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…
They say money can’t buy you happiness and to a large degree that is true. However, people who say this fail to realize that motorbikes aren’t free unfortunately. I would seriously consider voting for a political party that promises free…
There’s a lot of incorrect, and/or incomplete information out there, and it’s difficult to determine what is true and what is just faulty data. We’re not claiming to be experts on the subject here, but we’ve done this ourselves and…
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…
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…
If you’re like me, you’ve probably done a lot of scouring through Facebook foodie groups to find the best restaurants in Saigon. There’s some pretty awesome stuff out there! You might want to check out Foodies in Saigon for some…