If you’ve just moved to Vietnam, here’s something nobody really warns you about: you might never cook again. And honestly? That’s completely fine. Vietnam is one of the rare places in the world where eating well is genuinely more convenient, and often cheaper, than cooking at home. I remember one of the first times I…
Category Archives: #dine&drink
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Aug
Aug
iVegan is finally back in Thảo Điền! I am genuinely so excited that this plant-based business opened a location here in Saigon again. I used to order from them every single week, and was so sad when they closed their Thảo Điền restaurant. While iVegan has continued serving the city from their District 1 location,…
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Jul
Jul
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…
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Jun
Jun
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….
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Jun
Jun
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…
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Mar
Mar
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…
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Mar
Mar
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…
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Jan
Jan
Step off the street in District 1 and into East West Brewing – Sai Gon, and you immediately feel it: this isn’t just a place to drink beer, it’s a place to stay awhile. There’s an unmistakable sense that this is somewhere Saigon regulars return to, not just pass through. If you live in the…
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How To Find Amazing Vegetarian And Vegan Dishes In Vietnam
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Nov
Nov
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…
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