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A Saigon café milks a 'different' breakfast habit

A Saigon café milks a 'different' breakfast habit

For 20 years, an unassuming Saigon cafe has been catering to an atypical Vietnamese breakfast tradition: fresh milk.
Have a bite of this decades-old wonton noodles in Saigon

Have a bite of this decades-old wonton noodles in Saigon

A wonton noodles shop in the suburban Go Vap District has been serving since 1980.
September 25, 2018 | 08:00 pm PT
‘Pomegranate’ cake adds color and sweetness to Tet in Saigon

‘Pomegranate’ cake adds color and sweetness to Tet in Saigon

The attractive pomegranate-shaped cake is traditionally made for the Lunar New Year celebrations in Saigon’s Chinatown.
February 1, 2019 | 12:33 am PT
In Saigon, enjoy a bowl of pho without the bowl

In Saigon, enjoy a bowl of pho without the bowl

A Saigon eatery has pioneered a completely new way to savor pho, the noodle soup that epitomizes Vietnamese cuisine.
August 5, 2019 | 06:26 am PT
Saigon market eateries serve an array of appetizing snacks

Saigon market eateries serve an array of appetizing snacks

Ban Co market in District 3 is the place to head for if you are feeling hungryish and fancy a delicious bite or two.
September 17, 2019 | 02:00 am PT
The fruit with a bad rap now in pastry form in Saigon’s Chinatown

The fruit with a bad rap now in pastry form in Saigon’s Chinatown

A cart sells durian pastries that are so popular customers often have to wait in line to get them.
September 26, 2019 | 01:03 am PT
Fragrant grilled beef rolled in lolot leaf

Fragrant grilled beef rolled in lolot leaf

Bo la lot, made by rolling Vietnamese beef in lotot leaf, might grab you instantly with its fragrance.
October 3, 2019 | 03:26 am PT
Durian pastry: an explosive dessert

Durian pastry: an explosive dessert

If you are a fan of durian, this pastry is an explosion of flavors that will have you longing for more.
November 19, 2019 | 02:17 am PT
A Saigon dish that worms its way into your heart

A Saigon dish that worms its way into your heart

The peanut worm porridge, originally from China, is popular among Saigon food aficionados for both its taste and its health benefits.
November 19, 2019 | 05:07 am PT
Saigon eatery’s signature dish: stone-grilled beef in salted egg sauce

Saigon eatery’s signature dish: stone-grilled beef in salted egg sauce

Stone-grilled beef with salted egg sauce and spicy beef ribs served at a restaurant in Saigon's District 5 has patrons hooked.
October 7, 2020 | 04:15 am PT
Saigonese queue for $3 banh mi

Saigonese queue for $3 banh mi

After HCMC eased Covid restrictions, queues have formed every afternoon in front of a famous banh mi shop in District 1.
October 14, 2021 | 04:45 pm PT
US envoy tastes Saigon's broken rice

US envoy tastes Saigon's broken rice

U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper enjoyed com tam (broken rice), a popular Saigonese dish, during a working trip to Ho Chi Minh City.
August 14, 2022 | 11:41 pm PT
How to sell 3,000 baluts a day in HCMC

How to sell 3,000 baluts a day in HCMC

A stall in Ho Chi Minh City sells over 3,000 duck egg embryos daily thanks to the owner's unique way of cooking and preparing.
October 3, 2022 | 08:07 pm PT
Hot cakes: Saigon salted steamed chicken sells out in an hour

Hot cakes: Saigon salted steamed chicken sells out in an hour

A stall selling salted steamed chicken in Saigon sells out so fast that many customers start queuing up early in the morning to avoid disappointment.
November 2, 2022 | 05:53 pm PT
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