Where to Find the Best Vegan Food in Saigon
Saigon is a paradise for vegan and vegetarian foodies. HappyCow ranks it as the 10th most vegan-friendly city on the planet. Here is where to eat, from street stalls to upscale restaurants.
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Strange Vietnam Street Food: Saigon's Most Exotic Dishes
Saigon is renowned for its amazing street food culture, and its reputation for having some of the most exotic and weirdest street foods in the world is well earned. An introductory guide for adventurous eaters.
Breaking Down the Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)
As a traveller in Vietnam, Banh Mi is one of the safer street foods you can enjoy. Here is everything that goes into the quintessential fusion Vietnamese sandwich so you know exactly what you are ordering.
How to avoid getting sick in Vietnam while traveling and eating
One of the fastest ways to ruin a vacation is by falling sick! Great tips on food safety, water, air pollution, sun and heat, insects and stray animals, and where to get medical care in Vietnam.
Unique Dining Experiences in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it is referred to by the locals, is a mecca for foodies, with a lot of must-eat restaurants. We have rounded up a few of the most unique dining experiences in Ho Chi Minh City, from fine dining establishments where you cannot see the food in front of you to street food venues where you have to catch your own dinner.
Mapping Street Food Culture in Saigon
What makes Vietnamese street food special, how street food culture was born, where to get certain dishes district by district, and how to make your Vietnamese street food experience the best it can be.
How Obama and Bourdain’s Vietnam Visit Helped Ignite Tourism
The past couple of years have seen a massive increase in tourism to Vietnam, and we cannot help but think that President Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain’s 3-day visit to Vietnam in 2016 helped dramatically boost the local tourism industry.
XO Foodie Tour Review by a Renown New York Chef
An excerpt from the food diary of Mario Tolentino, a New York chef and winner of The Food Network's "Chopped" in 2010, who took the XO Foodie tour on August 6th, 2011.
How is Vietnamese Coffee Made? Does Starbucks Know?
Starbucks has finally opened shop in the coffee capital of Asia! A little bit about coffee production in Vietnam and, more importantly, how to make a perfect Vietnamese coffee at home.
Eating Gluten Free and Other Food Restrictions in Vietnam (2023)
Vietnamese food is among the most delicious in the world, and is generally very fresh and healthy. Here is how to work around gluten, dairy, nut and vegetarian restrictions while still enjoying it.
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