Hoi An on a Plate

Spice Viet Restaurant serves up lighter, fresher fare One of the joys of Hoi An is uncovering its surprisingly robust culinary scene. While part of the foodie experience is wandering down alleyways in search of a single-dish food stand that may or may not be open or even uncovering your own hole-in-the-wall find, sometimes you just want to enjoy it all with minimum … Read more

Northern Comfort Food

Rice Fields brings regional Red River Delta dishes to Saigon Across the street from Bitexco Tower, up two flights of stairs and behind a curtain of hanging beads is Rice Fields – Homecooked Vietnamese Cuisine (75-77 Ho Tung Mau, D1). Here, in the heart of the city, hides a peaceful countryside oasis complete with murals of pre-1975 Vietnam and bordered by literal … Read more

ANAN Saigon

Chef Peter Cuong Franklin brings a hip, new Vietnamese culinary experience to the Saigon dining scene After many years abroad in New York, London and Hong Kong, award-winning Chef Peter Cuong Franklin returns to his home country to introduce his “Cuisine Moi,” or New Vietnamese Cuisine, at ANAN Saigon. “Moi” in Vietnamese means “new, fresh … Read more

Restaurant Review: Ngoc Chau Garden

Share in traditional Vietnamese cuisine at Ngoc Chau Garden Serving up fresh and traditional Vietnamese fare since September 2015, Ngoc Chau Garden (116 Ho Tung Mau, D1) is a centrally located gem in District 1, just a stone’s throw from Nguyen Hue. The extensive menu is loaded with local favorites, ranging from frog legs to … Read more

Promotions & Contests @ Di Mai Restaurant

Di Mai restaurant, located next to Ben Thanh Market,  will introduce a new Vietnamese menu in order to meet the tastes of domestic and foreign customers with specialties such as Pomelo Crab & Shrimp Salad, Cold steamed rice noodle with grilled chicken and lemon leaves, Stir Fried minced  pork in Quang Nam spicy sauce, … … Read more

Restaurant Review: Di Mai

A modern celebration of Vietnam’s culinary diversity and past As anyone who lives here knows, Vietnamese people are serious about good food. Whether it’s the street vendor rolling spring rolls or your aunt making noodles, they carefully blend different flavors and textures to make each bite amazing. This is the inspiration for Di Mai (translated … Read more

Restaurant Review: Quan Bui

A charming restaurant with food inspired by tradition and Vietnamese moms Nestled down an inconspicuous side street off Le Thanh Ton sits Quan Bui (17A Ngo Van Nam, D1), a culinary haven, which also happens to shelter us from an uncharacteristic downpours this time of year. Danh Tran, owner of the five Quan Bui restaurants … Read more

Restaurant Review: The Fish Sauce

Looking up to find delicious Vietnamese comfort food If you’ve ever wondered where your food comes from, then head to The Fish Sauce (OCB Building, Rooftop, 6th floor, 41 Le Duan, D1) for the answer. All the vegetables are organic and locally sourced, and the pickles and sauces are made in house. Prepare for a … Read more

Capital Consumption

A 48-hour eating and drinking marathon in Hanoi’s Old Quarter… As an Australian-born Vietnamese who has only visited the southern parts of Vietnam, I had limited understanding of Hanoi and how different it is to Ho Chi minh City when it comes to cuisine. Southerners would claim that northern food is bland whereas those from the north would … Read more