Category Archives: #dine&drink

The Japanese Restaurant Hiding in Plain Sight in Thao Dien

Thao Dien has a funny way of keeping secrets. The neighbourhood is constantly moving –  new cafés appear out of nowhere, old favourites evolve, and every street seems to have another place waiting to be found by you. But sometimes the best finds aren’t the ones tucked away down a quiet alley. Sometimes they’re sitting…

3 Vietnamese Dishes as Popular as Pho You Need to Try

Vietnamese Dishes

If you ask anyone about Vietnamese dishes, chances are they’ll say one word: phở. And fair enough – a steaming bowl of noodles in fragrant broth is hard to beat. But here’s the thing: Vietnam is a full-blown noodle and street food universe, and phở is just one star in a sky packed with flavour….

Think You Know Tropical Fruits? Vietnam Says Otherwise!

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Walk into any local market in Vietnam and you’ll see it instantly – piles of fruits in every colour, shape, and texture you didn’t know existed. It’s not just about mangoes or bananas here. Vietnam’s fruit culture is seasonal, regional, and deeply woven into everyday life, from roadside snacks to family gatherings. We’ve wandered through…

D5 Food Tour Itinerary: Best Chinatown Eats in HCMC

There’s something about District 5 that hits different. Maybe it’s the golden roast ducks hanging in glass cases, the sound of Cantonese echoing through alleyways, or the way every corner smells like something you need to try. This isn’t just another food tour, it’s a full-on Chinatown deep dive, from breakfast to late dinner, one…

Streetfood Classics: Our Favorite Bánh Cuốn in Saigon!

You’re on a tiny plastic stool. The air smells like steamed rice and fried shallots. A metal ladle spreads silky batter over a stretched cloth, and within seconds – a thin, translucent sheet appears. And just like that, breakfast in Vietnam is served. But what do you really know about Bánh Cuốn in Saigon? Because…

How To Find Amazing Vegetarian And Vegan Dishes In Vietnam

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If you’ve ever worried that being vegetarian or vegan in Vietnam might mean living off plain rice and papaya salad, you can relax. Vietnam might just be Asia’s most underrated vegetarian paradise; it’s not just possible to eat plant-based here, it’s joyously easy. Between Buddhist traditions, vibrant local markets, and an ever-growing community of creative…