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Traditional Moroccan food, with an emphasis on the classics, served up in stylish and comfortable surrounds. By Brett Davis, photo and video by Jonny Edbrooke. …

Peter Cornish investigates Secret Cottage, the newest member of a very special secret society in Saigon. Photos by Angeli Castillo. This place isn’t staying a …

Barbara Adam checks out the “sequel” to the popular AnAn restaurant, a tiny little bar dedicated to the Vietnamese art of drinking and eating, Nhau …

For his final City Bites review for AsiaLIFE print edition, Peter Cornish forgoes the food (which is pretty awesome) and gets stuck into Tap Out’s …

Barbara Adam uncovers Atelier Des Reves, a stylish corner of Saigon with an adorable history. Photos by Angeli Castillo. Thao and Lucas are living their very own …

Barbara Adam discovers some medicinal delights in a converted warehouse in District 1, at ChinChin Bar. Photos by Angeli Castillo. One of Ho Chi Minh …

Peter Cornish gets in touch with his sports-loving inner Peter Pan at Lost Boys Sports Bar & Grill. Photos by Angeli Castillo. There’s quite a …

Barbara Adam discovers a botanical fairytale serving up healthy home-cooking at Padma De Fleur. Photos by Angeli Castillo. Down a wide alley in the backblocks of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …