New restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City to check out this May
This month’s hottest new restaurants and bars in Ho Chi Minh City to check out.
An Insider Guide to the Best Speakeasies and Cocktail Bars in Ho Chi Minh City
An industry insider guide to the best speakeasies and cocktail bars in Ho Chi Minh City. We hope you’re thirsty.
What to drink in Vietnam? 5 Distinctly Vietnamese Craft Spirits
Gone are the days when local East Asian spirits were synonymous with moonshine and cheap beer. Today, craft spirit distilleries in Vietnam are redefining what it means to be a ‘Vietnamese spirit’ and heralding a new wave of first-of-its-kind artisanal spirits.
A Guide to Vietnamese Coffee and Vietnam’s Café Culture
Learn more about Vietnamese coffee and our favorite cafes in Ho Chi Minh City
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Appoints New Executive Pastry Chef
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has welcomed a new Executive Pastry Chef, Stephane Prost, a French national who brings more than 30 years of international culinary experience to his new role at Vietnam’s most storied hotel
Top stories of 2023: A year in review of Vietnam’s food and drink scene
The top stories, events and happenings that happened in Vietnam’s food and drink scene this year!
Tết in Vietnam: Traditional Tet snacks and food myths debunked
Food plays an important and symbolic role during Tết and is not complete without traditional festive snacks such as Banh Chung (sticky rice with mung beans and ground pork) and Thit Ga (boiled chicken).
This is why in the Vietnamese language, Tết is not celebrated but rather “eaten” (ăn Tết) instead!
Hello 2024: New Year’s Eve parties and celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City
Ring in the new year at these 10 NYE happenings happening in Ho Chi Minh City. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.
Best Christmas Brunches and Festive Feasts in Ho Chi Minh City
Usher in the most wonderful time of the year with our top 20 festive food picks featuring decadent Christmas brunches to indulgent set menus.
Tried and tested: Jovel Chan’s Top Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
After a lifetime of eating, two years of full-time blogging about Vietnam’s food and drink scene and eating at 120+ restaurants and eateries across the country - here are my top picks for dining in Ho Chi Minh City.
5 Specialty Coffee Brands From Vietnam
As the spotlight shifts to Vietnamese specialty coffee, here are 5 specialty coffee brands from Vietnam worth checking out on your next trip to Ho Chi Minh City.
10 Healthy meal plans in Ho Chi Minh City (vegan, gluten-free and vegan options included)
Need a good cleanse or perhaps looking to adopt healthier and better eating habits this year? This list of ten healthy, tasty and convenient meal plan delivery services in Saigon is here to make it easy for you.
15 Cafe Brunch Spots in Ho Chi Minh City
Dig into your favourite brunch staples from French toast, eggs Benny, plates of pancakes and smoked bacon at these cafés in Ho Chi Minh City.
Best Cocktail and Rooftop Bars in Hanoi
With new restaurants and bars popping up all the time, one category that has become increasingly popular is rooftop bars. Thankfully in Hanoi, one is spoilt for choice. Here is my list of the top 10 to check out.
A Food Critic's Guide to Phu Quoc (2022)
Beyond street vendors, there is a new category of young and hungry tastemakers paving the way for Phu Quoc’s culinary scene and establishing innovative dining concepts and speakeasy bars. Check them out on your next trip to the island.
Beyond Bánh Mì: A Local Restauranteur’s Guide to Hội An’s Dining Scene
Already a top destination, Travel & Leisure awarded Hội An “The World’s Best City” in 2019, so if you’re ready to discover or rediscover the jewel of Central Viet Nam, and go beyond the bánh mì, read on for one local’s view of some of the best food and beverage options that Hội An has to offer!
10 Work-Friendly Cafes with Free WiFi in Hanoi
Amidst the hustle and bustle in Hanoi, settling with a cup of coffee in a relaxing and cosy cafe can help provide much-needed respite and focus on a busy work day. With hundreds of coffee shops to choose from in Hanoi, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused. So, here is our list of 10 work-friendly cafes to get inspired no matter where you are in the city.
Brewing Up a Storm: Vietnam’s Craft Beer Industry and where to drink them in Ho Chi Minh City
In 2020, Vietnam placed number 9 on the list of the world’s largest beer consumers (first in Southeast Asia) with an estimated consumption of 3,845 million kilo litres per year accounting for 2.20% of the global market share.
Going green: F&B players in Vietnam leading the way in sustainability
In response to recent government measures, a global consumer shift towards sustainable packaging, an increasing number of F&B retail players and restaurants in Vietnam are adopting more sustainable and eco-conscious efforts. Here’s a list of F&B players leading the way and making our industry greener by the day.
10 Wine bars in Ho Chi Minh City for a Sipping Good Time
From al fresco hangouts to fine wine havens and charming Italian wine bistros, there's even an underground cave wine bar inspired by the romantic blue grottos in Europe for the whimsy. Here's my list of 10 wine bars for a swirling good time in Ho Chi Minh City - take your pick.