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…
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…
The range of options for housing in Saigon can be quite overwhelming. You’ve got luxurious, shared flats, serviced apartments, cute little studios. The list goes on, and will most probably need it’s own write-up, but at any rate, all of…