With Covid restrictions steadily easing up, things have started to regain some sense of normalcy. Bars are open, restaurants are busy, schools are… well, that’s another issue. But at least we’ve now been given the option to go to the…
If you’ve been here for a few years, you might have noticed that Vietnam is getting more and more international. Saigon, in particular, seems to be jumping into the great blue yonder, with all sorts of brands setting up shop…
Drinking is fun. Drinking is really fun. I’m pretty sure most of us enjoy a drink or 2… or 12. After all, drinking is arguably the quickest, most direct way to time travel. You start on Friday, and then you…
It’s hard to believe that a country as “small” as Vietnam could have a population of over 90 million people, but is that really the case? This Southeast Asian powerhouse is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in…
If you’re looking to do a bit of David Attenburough-ing in Southeast Asia, Cat Tien National Park is a must-visit destination. This beautiful park is home to an amazing diversity of wildlife: hundreds of species both large and small. Birds,…
HCMC has been a popular destination among tourists from around the world drawn by its unique charm present in everything from local street food stalls, to atmospheric cafes, and swanky bars which serve craft beers on tap. The city is…
First time to Vietnam? I’d recommend you to try out everything – as much as your time allows. It’s a welcoming country, with a lot of things to discover. And it’s all affordable! You live in Vietnam? Then maybe you…
To live in Saigon for any amount of time is to appreciate the sheer number of shops available to buy all sorts of items, from traditional clothes through to food, appliances, electronics… you name it, they sell it! And amongst…
Nestled deep in the Darklands, lies a savior who will bring us flavor. Or at least, a change away from our everyday pho and bun rieu. It was a nice surprise, so taking time to write this review of Mr.…
This is not a review about the “best sushi” in Saigon. No. This will be a review of the best value sushi in Saigon. We’re just poor writers here at Urban Sesame, so we try to find the best value…
The Naka Sushi is a cheap street-side sushi joint located in Binh Thanh, close to the up and coming Pham Viet Chan area. It’s a bit rundown with no real seating other than those small plastic chairs that are precariously…
I initially thought this was a joke. Salmon delivery? In Saigon? Nah. I’ve seen (and smelled!) half-off salmon at a reasonably big international supermarket. There was certainly a reason why that shit was half-off. Luckily for me, I had the…