Restaurant Review: Somtum Der

A first look at Thai newcomer Somtum Der For indexplicable reasons, even though they are close neighbors, there seems to be only a handful of Thai restaurants in Saigon, and rarer still to find one dedicated specifically to Isan cuisine. This is where Somtum Der (136 Pasteur, D1) enters the dining scene to fill that … Read more

Meet Mr.Big

Thai artist Pariwat Anantachina’s digital collage of Saigon and its people Meet the other Mr.Big. He’s not very tall. He’s not even large. And he has nothing to do with Carrie Bradshaw. But he’s been Mr. Big since birth. You see, his parents owned a heavy machinery shop in Bangkok – buying, selling, repairing. Of … Read more

Restaurant Review: Ngon Asia House

It’s difficult to put into words the incredible amount of detail that went into designing and creating Ngon Asia House (99 Nguyen Hue, D1). From dark wood furniture and red curtains separating various dining spaces to exposed light bulbs hanging from the ceiling, the restaurant is like an interior design showroom. And with greenery and … Read more