Vegetarian food
here & now74/1 Phạm Viết ChánhBình Thạnh District028 2253 8183 ************************************* The day’s heat was already pushing past 90 F at 9:30 am, when Hai and I set out on our morning jog / “power-walk” to Bosgaurus coffee shop, about 2 miles away. Only a few blocks into our mini-marathon, I noticed a shortcut through an alley [Read on …]
Pháp Uyển Dharma Garden 17/2- 17/4 Nguyễn Huy Tưởng, P.6 Bình Thạnh District 0916 943 877 lienhe@phapuyen.com www.phapuyen.com *********************************** A unique and special treat surprised Hai and I this afternoon when we stumbled upon Pháp Uyển tucked away within some quiet Bình Thạnh District streets. Lovely is the word that comes to mind to describe our [Read on …]
Pháp Hoa UPDATE – January 2018: Relocated to new address: 198 Nguyễn Cư Trinh , P. NCT, Q.1 0902 979 078 ********************************** It was the 1st day of the month. It was the 10th day of the month. (I know, how Dickens!) Actually, it was really both. It just depends upon which calendar your god [Read on …]
Eating with Hungry Ghosts I won’t pretend to clearly understand the subtleties of ancient Chinese and Vietnamese traditions that involve opening the gates of hell, restless souls wondering the earth, feeding deceased ancestors, entertaining ghosts, and the like. It was clear to me, however, that lễ Vu Lan rằm tháng bảy, which occurred last week here [Read on …]
Sometimes there’s not a lot to say. And that’s okay – because there’s not a need to say a lot. That’s the case when sharing our most recent vegetarian street food experience in Saigon’s District 3. One evening last week, Hai and I just wanted a quick bite on our way home. Zipping down [Read on …]
CLOSED as of January 2015 Usually, I go to try go to sample some new street food or a new eatery with a completely open mind. That’s my job – to be objective when sharing my experience about a Saigon restaurant or street food eating adventure. But, I must confess, last week I went to [Read on …]