Dog Friendly Restaurants in Saigon
I just got a dog. I’m not going to say I “rescued” a dog, because that just sounds self-important. I got a dog because I wanted one. Started off as a foster, but then I realized I do want to…
Food
Shared Meals are the Best! Family Style Dining in Saigon
Meals are meant to be shared. Our ancestors didn’t hunt and gather, and then toil over a fire for hours to create a meal just so they could eat it alone. No, they wanted us to share in the fruits…
Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Danang – Tried and Tested
We’ve fallen in love with Danang. This city offers what is arguably the best quality of life in Vietnam. The cost of living is low, the weather is fantastic and there’s an incredible selection of things to do. One thing…
Noteworthy Vegetarian Restaurants in Saigon Tried and Tested
Saigon is blessed with a plethora of vegetarian options, from hole in the wall eateries to upmarket restaurants. Even “normal” restaurants will often have a section of the menu devoted to vegetarian dishes. We really don’t see how anyone would…
Better Than Highlands: A Shortlist of Vietnamese Coffee Shop Chains
So you’re in Vietnam and you like coffee, Lady Luck has smiled upon you. Just traveling? How does “50 cent espresso” sound? Live here? You probably already have a preference for the den da. This Southeast Asian country is home…
A Short Guide to non-Korean Restaurants in District 7 Saigon (Phu My Hung) – July 2022
Grab your passports, and get ready for a delicious tour of some of the best non-Korean restaurants District 7 Saigon has to offer! It might be best known for having some of the best Korean BBQ this side of Seoul,…
Authentic Japanese Food in Saigon – A Short Guide to Little Japan
Saigon may be well known for its delicious Vietnamese food, but there’s another facet to the city’s culinary scene that is often overlooked by visitors – Japanese food. Japan Town Saigon (or “Little Tokyo” as it is also commonly referred…
Alluvia Chocolate Factory: Saigon Day Trip
View Post Who would have thought that a chocolate farm/factory would be close enough for a day trip from Saigon? But it is! And it’s surprisingly easy to get to – apparently, there are some tour groups that go there…
Export Quality Liquor Made in Vietnam – Tried and Tested
The alcohol industry in Vietnam is booming, and liquor brands are starting to make a name for themselves both domestically and internationally. We’re going to avoid talking about the craft beer scene in this article, as it’s an industry that’s…
Fantastic Vietnamese Coffee Roasters and Where to Find Them
Coffee roasters have been around for centuries. I know this because I once read a book about it. One book. Great researching skills. Thankfully, I don’t apply this same low bar for actually drinking coffee. Don’t really think of myself…
A Short Guide to Proper Sunday Roasts in Saigon – Tried and Tested
I like roast dinners. And, judging from the range of options available, it seems that quite a few other people like their Sunday meat, veg, and gravy as well. You’ll find roast dinners at high-end hotels and restaurants serving international…
Best Restaurants in Danang That You Absolutely Should Not Miss
Danang is a growing city, and is a great base from which to travel Central Vietnam. It’s only going to get more and more international – and, foodwise, that’s definitely a good thing. There are a lot of awesome restaurants…