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A love affair with Ho Chi Minh City: a British traveler's journey

A love affair with Ho Chi Minh City: a British traveler's journey

Ben Maguire has fallen so hard for Ho Chi Minh City, from its traffic to its food, that he joked he would write a love letter to banh mi or marry a bowl of pho to stay in the city.
8 chef-recommended vegetarian restaurants in HCMC

8 chef-recommended vegetarian restaurants in HCMC

Roaring HCMC food scene beckons Michelin chefs

Roaring HCMC food scene beckons Michelin chefs

Vespa, vibes, and Vietnam: American couple takes street food adventure through HCMC

Vespa, vibes, and Vietnam: American couple takes street food adventure through HCMC

For their first visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Roger and Lynsey from the U.S. embarked on a four-hour Vespa street food tour, discovering the city's culinary scene while cruising through its districts.
December 7, 2024 | 01:30 am PT
Michelin's picks for 8 budget-friendly eats in Ho Chi Minh City

Michelin's picks for 8 budget-friendly eats in Ho Chi Minh City

In 2024, Michelin highlighted 73 dining spots in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring eateries known for their affordable specialties like spicy beef noodles and crispy pancakes.
November 17, 2024 | 04:01 am PT
Ba Ghien: Vietnam's only Michelin-recognized broken rice restaurant

Ba Ghien: Vietnam's only Michelin-recognized broken rice restaurant

Ba Ghien, the only com tam (broken rice) restaurant in Vietnam recognized by Michelin, has been serving its grilled pork ribs for 29 years, drawing both local and international visitors with its portions and flavors.
November 13, 2024 | 07:29 pm PT
Du Yen: a Michelin experience redefining vegetarian dining in Vietnam

Du Yen: a Michelin experience redefining vegetarian dining in Vietnam

A Michelin-selected vegetarian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City offers a twist on plant-based cuisine by transforming traditional dishes, offering a fun experience that captivates both locals and visitors.
November 1, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
Luxury in a bowl: $24 lobster pho in HCMC

Luxury in a bowl: $24 lobster pho in HCMC

Pho 2000 in Ho Chi Minh City offers a $24 option with a tangy, spicy broth, squid, clams, and a lobster, drawing attention from locals and tourists alike.
September 20, 2024 | 08:07 pm PT
Plant-based flavors: the sushi changing HCMC's vegan scene

Plant-based flavors: the sushi changing HCMC's vegan scene

A Japanese-style vegan restaurant in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City is turning heads with its lifelike vegan salmon sashimi made from seaweed and agar.
September 14, 2024 | 02:00 am PT
HCMC's premium banh mi: what makes this $3 sandwich stand out

HCMC's premium banh mi: what makes this $3 sandwich stand out

A shop in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 sells banh mi at VND79,000 (US$3.20), featuring premium ingredients and an in-house production process that keeps customers returning despite the high price.
September 1, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
24-hour broth, handmade noodles: HCMC's pho secret

24-hour broth, handmade noodles: HCMC's pho secret

A pho eatery in Ho Chi Minh City wins over customers with its handmade noodles, crafted right in front of them, and served in a broth that simmers for 24 hours.
August 10, 2024 | 04:00 am PT
The perks of Vietnam's two major cities

The perks of Vietnam's two major cities

There are countless justifications to suggest which of Vietnam's two biggest cities, Hanoi and Saigon, is more favorable to travel to. This article picks out a few for each city.
June 1, 2024 | 10:31 pm PT
HCMC beats Bangkok as world's fourth-best foodie city

HCMC beats Bangkok as world's fourth-best foodie city

Ho Chi Minh City ranked fourth out of the world's 20 best globetrotting foodie cities, surpassing Asian cuisine paradises Bangkok, Beijing and Kuala Lumpur, reported British travel magazine Time Out.
June 1, 2024 | 12:45 am PT
Saigon foodies queue up to buy Chinese stone-grilled sausages

Saigon foodies queue up to buy Chinese stone-grilled sausages

For more than a week, Saigonese youth have stood in line at street-side stalls to buy stone-grilled sausages after the popular street food originating from China recently stormed social media.
January 20, 2024 | 01:31 am PT
Herbal bliss: Saigon's salted steamed chicken sells over 500 portions daily

Herbal bliss: Saigon's salted steamed chicken sells over 500 portions daily

Dat’s salted steamed chicken in HCMC's Tan Phu District started with just 30 servings and has flourished to selling over 500 daily, offering tender, herbal-infused flavors.
December 20, 2023 | 05:46 pm PT
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