Quan BOC
Upscale Vietnamese cuisine in a historic location, Brett Davis visits Quan BOC. The historic courtyard at 74 Hai Ba Trung has seen a lot of …
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Zeytun Middle Eastern Cuisine HCMC and Hoi An
There is a deceptive simplicity to Middle Eastern food. On the surface it looks fairly straightforward: barbequed meats, various dips with flat breads, falafel and …
200 Years of History at The Quiet American Hoi Anh
One of the oldest existing buildings in Hoi An, it self a UNESCO World Heritage Listed town, is something truly remarkable and, not surprisingly, a …
Casablanca Moroccan Cuisine
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. …
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Lozzi Japanese Wine Bar
Lozzi is a cute little wine bar tucked away in the emerging Japanese neighbourhood around Pham Viet Chanh street in Binh Thanh district, just a …
Nhau Nhau
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 …
ChinChin Bar
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 …
Lost Boys Sports Bar & Grill
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 …
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Journeys Sandwich Bistro
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 …
Chocolat Frea
Peter Cornish dives into a dessert-centric cafe in District 2, Chocolat Frea. Photos by Romain Garrigue. Tucked down a small hem off Thao Dien, up …
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Got Bun
Offering steamed buns and fresh oysters, Taipei meets Vegas meets Ho Chi Minh City at this standout stall in District 1’s Street Food Market. Words …
Lee’s Noodle Kitchen
Elijah Ferrian gets into dumplings, and wet and dry bowls of the best noodles in Thao Dien. Photos by Vinh Dao. It’s no secret that …
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Atelier Des Reves
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 …
Jardin Des Sens
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 …
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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 …
Baba’s Kitchen Thao Dien
Barbara Adam samples some authentic Indian fare at Baba’s Kitchen’s new location in District 2. Photos by Romain Garrigue. Baba’s Kitchen has built a loyal …
Banana Leaf Saigon, 57 Vo Van Tan, D3
Opened by one of the original owners of Halal Saigon in district 1, Banana Leaf Saigon serves a mix of certified Halal Asian cuisines. Choose …
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Casablanca Moroccan Cuisine
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. …
Tap Out
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 …
Lost Boys Sports Bar & Grill
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 …
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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 …
Namo Tuscan Grill
Elijah Ferrian takes a tour of Tuscany at ‘NAMO’s second concept focussing on fantastic grilled fare and a comfortable ambience. Photos by Vinh Dao. You …
Pasta Fresca
If you have been looking for phenomenal, handmade pasta in Saigon, but have turned up short, bow down to your new best friend Pasta Fresca. …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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Saigon Soul Pool Party
Saigon Soul Pool Party Your Saturdays in Saigon just got a whole lot better! ENTRY 150,000 | Saturdays | Nov 26th – June 24th Saigon …
Cargo Bar
Cargo Bar Cargo Bar is the little brother of event space Q4. Industrial warehouse bar space offering cheap drinks and food together with the cutting …
Fuse Bar, 3A Ton Duc Thang, D1
Fuse Bar A popular bar that plays primarily hiphop music. Every Tuesday Fuse hosts a ladies night where women drink for free. 3A Ton Duc …
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Q.itchen Factory
Barbara Adam investigates Q.itchen Factory, tasty Asian-inspired sharing platters in a surprising location. Photos by Romain Garrigue. It’s an ambitious goal to set out to create a …
Got Bun
Offering steamed buns and fresh oysters, Taipei meets Vegas meets Ho Chi Minh City at this standout stall in District 1’s Street Food Market. Words …
Phat’s Dumpling House
Elijah Ferrian visits the brand new Asian fusion kitchen in Thao Dien, Phat’s Dumpling House, a new concept from the team that brought us Relish & Sons. …
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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 …
Green Around The Corner
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 …
Here and Now Vegetarian
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 …
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Quan BOC
Upscale Vietnamese cuisine in a historic location, Brett Davis visits Quan BOC. The historic courtyard at 74 Hai Ba Trung has seen a lot of …
Secret Cottage
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 …
Padma De Fleur
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 …