If there is one dish that captures the everyday food culture of Saigon, it is com tam, or Vietnamese broken rice. Smoky grilled pork, fragrant rice, pickled vegetables and sweet fish sauce come together on one simple plate, creating a meal that is filling, affordable and deeply connected to local life. Originally associated with Southern…
Beyond the modern skyscrapers and busy streets of central Saigon lies a neighbourhood with a very different character. District 5 Ho Chi Minh city, historically associated with Cholon, is where generations of Chinese Vietnamese communities have shaped the culture, architecture and food of the city. For travellers looking for authentic Chinese food in Ho Chi…
When the heat settles over Ho Chi Minh City, few things feel more refreshing than Saigon beer. But drinking beer in Saigon is about much more than finding something cold. It is a social ritual, a reason to gather with friends and colleagues, and an essential part of the city’s lively food culture. From plastic…
Saigon bakery scene has quietly become one of the most exciting corners of the city’s food culture. Tucked behind unassuming shopfronts and up narrow staircases, a new generation of pastry chefs, many trained in Melbourne, Paris, or Tokyo, are turning out entremets, laminated pastries, and inventive cakes that rival anything found in a major international…
If there is one snack that captures the spirit of Saigon street food in a single bite, it is com chay Saigon, Vietnam’s beloved crispy rice. Golden, crackling, and piled with savory toppings, this dish has quietly become one of the most photographed and most eaten treats in Ho Chi Minh City. For anyone building…
Rising sharply out of the flat rice fields of Tay Ninh province, Ba Den Mountain Vietnam, also known as Black Lady Mountain, is one of the most rewarding day trips from Ho Chi Minh City. It combines a record breaking cable car, a towering bronze Buddha statue, centuries old pagodas, and sweeping views over the…
Can Gio eco-tourism area is a great ideal place for people to enjoy their weekends! Temporarily stay away from the hustle and bustle of urban life to immerse yourself in nature and breathe bad from the “green lung” of the South. Many visitors are sharing that: “Can Gio is a unique and extremely attractive weekend…
Flowing quietly through the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the Saigon River is more than just a geographical landmark – it’s a living timeline of the city’s transformation. From its early days as a bustling trading route to its current role as a leisure and lifestyle hub, the river continues to shape how locals…
Right in the middle of one of Saigon’s busiest intersections sits a strange, slightly surreal landmark. Locals call it Ho Con Rua, or Turtle Lake, even though the turtle that gave it its name has not actually been there since the 1970s. The lake itself is more of a fountain than a body of water….
Walk past any school gate or busy sidewalk in Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon, and you will likely spot a small cart surrounded by teenagers, all waiting for the same thing. That thing is banh trang tron, Vietnamese rice paper salad, tossed together right in front of you in a big metal…
