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January 23, 20210

EATING VIETNAM | Khmer-inspired fish noodle soup in Ho Chi Minh City

Not all noodle soups in Vietnam are beef or chicken. This aromatic fish noodle soup is flavoured with plenty of turmeric which also gives it that alm

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January 16, 20210

EATING VIETNAM | A big & bold beefy Hủ Tiếu Bò Kho on Hồ Thị Kỷ Street in Hồ Chí Minh City

Ms Nga's Hủ Tiếu Bò Kho is for lovers of big, bold beefy stews will get a kick out of this one. Succulent beef so tender it can be cut with chopstick

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January 16, 20210

EATING VIETNAM | This Bún Thịt Nướng on Hồ Thị Kỷ Street in Hồ Chí Minh City is to die for!

When Ms Tiên spotted our intrepid street food editor wandering around the narrow streets and alleyways of Saigon's District 10, she motioned him over

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January 6, 20210

EATING VIETNAM | Bánh Xèo bigger than Texas in Ho Chi Minh City!

In this episode, Matt finds myself wondering around the back blocks of District 7 in Ho Chi Minh City and not only does he find the bánh xèo he's bee

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December 26, 20200

Why do men like watching birds so much? These two bird cafes in Ho Chi Minh City have the answer!

It doesn't matter how much time you've spent in Vietnam, it's impossible to ignore the coffee culture. Going for coffee is essentially a national pas

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December 16, 20200

Namamasko po! A Filipino Christmas party in Vietnam with OFWs

Each year, the Filipino Community in Vietnam (Samahang Pinoy Sa Vietnam) holds a Christmas party in Ho Chi Minh City that brings together Filipinos t

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December 14, 20200

EATING VIETNAM | Fusion Suites Vung Tau executive chef Gabe Boyer

Awesome Vũng Tàu where you can Latin dance in the park in the morning, eat bánh khọt till it's coming out your ears, drive up Núi Lớn for some awesom

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December 9, 20200

EATING VIETNAM | Banh what?! Banh Khot in Vung Tau!

Vũng Tàu is known for its bánh khọt – crispy little deep-fried heavenly discs made from rice flour and coconut milk batter topped with shrimp (tôm) o

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December 7, 20200

EATING VIETNAM | On the Snail Trail in Vung Tau!

Matt hits the streets of Vung Tau on a trail for some ốc after he gets a tip-off from a local that a lady cooking them up under a tree on a quiet nei

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December 4, 20200

Modern Cantonese restaurant Black Vinegar opens with a “Wowy” at New World Saigon Hotel

To say that 2020 has been the year of food deliveries and home cooking would be an understatement.  There have been a few new restaurant open

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November 30, 20200

Gin Festival Saigon 2020 welcomes 18 gin brands & creates over 700 smiles

Little did I know that when I raided liquor cabinets as a youngster that it would set off a life-long love of gin.  Back in those days, most home

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November 27, 20200

Richie Fawcett & The Art of Reinventing Himself

Artist Richie Fawcett’s story reads like a blurb from the back cover of a swashbuckling adventure novel. In it, the main protagonist throws in a prom

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November 9, 20200

Bettane+Desseauve Vietnam set to go with sustainable flow next wine event at Mandala Wellness

After two massively-successful events already this year, Le Club Bettane+Desseauve's regular rendezvous for food and wine lovers in Ho Chi Minh City

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October 27, 20200

Where to get the sh*t scared out of you this Halloween in Saigon 2020

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October 13, 20200

Boondocks Brewing Company Philippines brews for K-drama star Hyun Bin

While the Philippines has always held fast to San Miguel Pale Pilsen and Red Horse beer as crowd favorites, quite a few Filipinos are slowly turning

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October 10, 20200

Hospitality Is All About Making Memories

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October 7, 20200

Gin Festival Saigon: 12 Cocktails You Need To Try At This Year’s Event

Okay, yes, I said it last year, too. But this year’s third annual Gin Festival Saigon on Nov. 14 at Caravelle Saigon is set to be the biggest one

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October 3, 20200

Heroes Of Hospitality Initiative Recognises Ho Chi Minh City’s Unsung Hospitality Leaders

An exciting new and heartfelt initiative conceptualised by Ho Chi Minh City-based champion of hospitality Chris Thompson and called Heroes of Hospita

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September 22, 20201

Bettane+Desseauve Asia’s Le Club Vietnam Wine Tasting Event To Be Held At Saigon’s Historic Hoa Tuc

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September 16, 20200

#QuickBeers Ep.7 Revons Coffee & More Is An Undiscovered Open-Air Cafe By The Water In Saigon’s District 4

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