Posts in category Reviews

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Peter Cornish checks out Cork and Fork, a stylish new wine bar near Saigon’s backpacker district. Photos by Romain Garrigue. There’s no shortage of decent …

Peter Cornish checks out ZuZu, one of Saigon’s best-kept secrets, a quiet little cafe with historic links. Photos by Romain Garrigue. There’s something special about ZuZu, …

Lauren Cameron feasts her senses at one of Ho Chi Minh City’s newest fine dining establishments,  Jardin Des Sens. Photos by Romain Garrigue. It comes as no …

Annigje Jacobs chows down on some well-travelled bites in District 1, at Journeys Sandwich Bistro. Photos by Romain Garrigue. Most of us share the highlights of …

Barbara Adam dives into decadent dining at Quince. Photos by Jonny Edbrooke. Ky Con Street is named after a Vietnamese revolutionary, so it seems appropriate …

Peter Cornish checks out a chilled new whiskey joint on Nguyen Hue Street, Below Whiskey Den. Photos by Romain Garrigue. Just below rooftop bar Broma is …

Peter Cornish, AsiaLIFE’s resident vegetarian, checks out a new vegan cafe hidden just around the corner in the hems of Thao Dien. Photos by Romain …

Barbara Adam takes a quick trip to South America for everyday Colombian food at Don Patacon Saigon. Photos by Romain Garrigue. Oscar Fernando Ruiz learned …

Peter Cornish investigates tasty Spanish tapas at Tomatito. Photos by Romain Garrigue. We held off on our review of Tomatito while others rushed to get …

Peter Cornish checks out a chilled new cocktail joint on Bui Vien Street. Photos by Romain Garrigue. The recent weekend pedestrianisation of Bui Vien has done …

Barbara Adam gets the low-down on a new food-and-beer collaboration, Publik House. Photos by Romain Garrigue. Once upon a time two chefs met and bonded over …

Peter Cornish samples some sublime vegetarian fare in the here and now. Photos by Romain Garrigue. Nestled in the corner of a small hem, off …