Saigon Soymilk Lady 288 Doan Van Bo P.10, District 4 ***** Hai doesn’t currently make sữa đậu nành (soymilk drink) in his restaurant. But at home, he does prepare the best sữa đậu nành in Saigon. Well, at least he DID! Now I hope Hai doesn’t read this post, but the truth be told, there’s a little [Read on …]
Thuy Truc Dinh Bo Linh Street (at intersection with Chu Van An Street) Binh Thanh District ***** There’s a bit of peaceful tropical paradise smack-dab in the middle of Ho Chi Minh City where one can easily escape the noise and congestion of the city. Complete with a bamboo forest (more or less), waterfalls (or [Read on …]
Eating Saigon! launches our first “Guest Foodie of the Month” Contest Do you know a great street food vendor in Saigon? Do you have a favorite neighborhood restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City? Do you know a place hidden in a small Saigon alley where only the locals eat now? If you do, share it [Read on …]
I guess few readers will be surprised to hear that FOOD played a central role in Hai and my visit to the USA East Coast this past 2 weeks. NEW JERSEY Most importantly, though, Hai got to see my home town, got to know my 2 sisters, Leonore and Teri, and enjoy some of New [Read on …]
Cafe Nhen 618/B11 Xô Viết Nghệ Tinh P.25, Bình Thạnh District ***** Spiders … Everywhere! But, relax. The hanging, creepy things are just part of the decor here at Cafe Nhen. A brightly colored webbed theme entirely entangles this small one-room cafe. Have a seat (on the floor), sip some good Vietnamese coffee, and possibly [Read on …]
As Hai and I spend a couple of months visiting good friends and family in California and other areas of the USA, Saigon’s excellent street food is never far from our minds. In fact, not a single day goes by without the plea from Hai: I want Phở So, I thought I’d share a few [Read on …]
Phở Phú-Vương #1 333E Lê Văn Sỹ (corner of Hem 333) Tân Bình District Phở Phú-Vương #2 120 Nguyễn Thái Bình Q. 1 ****************** The horizon has turned jet black. The continuous rumble of thunder is growing louder. The dragonflies are swarming at the edge of my 4th-floor balcony. I’ve unplugged my laptop, just in [Read on …]
First, thank you, thank you Linh and Noel. The Ghirardelli chocolates are wonderful! In fact, I’m savoring one now as I think about the fun lunch we shared together today at Hai’s Dong Hoa Xuan restaurant. Getting to meet and enjoy time together with readers like you (and, of course, the chocolates themselves 🙂 ) [Read on …]