Eddie’s New York Diner
Diane Squires samples the fare at the newest kid in District 2’s food scene – Eddie’s New York Diner. Photos by Jonny Edbrooke. A who’s …
Posts in category Restaurants & Bars Saigon
Saigon has a world class choice of restaurants and bars. AsiaLIFE has hand-picked a selection of what we consider some of the best in the city. Click on the photo above, or find them on the map below. You can narrow your selection by using the sidebar menu or search box.
Soul Curry
Peter Cornish tucks into Indian and Sri Lankan food in a stylish setting, at Soul Curry. Photos by Angeli Castillo. The corner of Ton That …
Saigon Craft
Peter Cornish checks out Phu My Hung’s premier craft beer bar, Saigon Craft. Photos by Romain Garrigue. When we rocked up at Saigon Craft there was …
Herbivora Saigon
Peter Cornish discovers amazing vegan comfort food at the Ben Thanh Street Food Market. Photos by Romain Garrigue. There’s a good number of vegetarian and …
Boat House Thao Dien
Jess Warren checks out the new menu at an old favourite, Boat House Thao Dien. Photos by Jonny Edbrooke. The Boathouse, already an institution among …
Sake Central Saigon
Barbara Adam test drives Sake Central Saigon, the first of three Japanese-inspired outlets set up by the dynamic international team at the Eight Four Collective. Photos …
Bistro Song Vie at Villa Song
Barbara Adam discovers a feast for the senses in the back reaches of Thao Dien at Bistro Song Vie at Villa Song. Photos by Romain …
Orient Bar Thao Dien
Jonny Edbrooke checks out one of the newest watering holes in District 2’s Thao Dien, Orient Bar Thao Dien. Like many bars, Orient lost its …
El Camino
Barbara Adam investigates El Camino, a hidden Korean taco speakeasy in downtown District 1. Photos by Jonny Edbrooke. An eclectic mix of dive bar, Korean food …
Pizza & Bia
Peter Cornish samples the wares of an Italian-trained Vietnamese piazzaiolo. Photos by Romain Garrigue. On the corner of the Dien Binh Phu and Hai Ba …
Meat Me Wood Fire Steakhouse
Jonny Edbrooke gets the lowdown on a new meat-centric place in District 2 that’s outside the expat zone of Thao Dien, Meat Me Wood Fire Steakhouse. …
Bistro Everyday
Bistro Everyday is a European/Vietnamese restaurant owned and operated by graduates of the Maisen Vocational Training Centre in Binh Thanh District which is a hospitality …
Octo Tapas Restobar
Annigje Jacobs taps into Saigon’s newest tapas bar, Octo Tapas Restobar. Photos by Romain Garrigue. Anyone who has ever been to a tapas bar in Spain …
Layla Eatery and Bar
Barbara Adam seeks out Layla Eatery and Bar, an intriguingly elusive downtown nightspot. Photos by Romain Garrigue. For a true “hidden bar” experience, you need a …
Gringo Tacos Y Cantina
Peter Cornish revisits an old favourite, Gringo Tacos Y Cantina, in a new location. Photos by Romain Garrigue. The first time we met Doug Stratton, …
Kasen
Barbara Adam experiences a modern version of omakase at Kasen. Photos by Romain Garrigue. Omakase means “trust the chef” and at the sleekly minimalist sushi …