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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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …