Restaurant Review - VietNam News

Not so long ago, it was difficult to get Italian ingredients in Ha Noi. But the success of Pane e Vino demonstrates that bread and wine are now almost as easy to find as rice and beer. Elisabeth Rosen reports.

Ukrainian restaurant full of eastern promise

Serving up a typically robust selection of hearty food, strong ales and liver-warming vodka, Bud'Mo offers a solid alternative to the lightness of the usual Ha Noi fare. Elisabeth Rosen reports.

French fare infused with local flavours

A new bistro in downtown HCMCity serves gourmet French food at reasonable prices, thanks to a chef who chooses local meat and spices over more expensive imported ingredients. Vo Le Hong reports.

Shrimp paste dish kicks up pleasant stink

A Ha Noi speciality made with rice vermicelli, fried tofu and shrimp paste has become a smash hit at a newly-opened HCM City restaurant.

Spices Garden digs up VN's northern soul

With a minimum of fuss, Spices Garden provides the maximum amount of pleasure through its sure-fire approach of offering the finest ingredients, expertly cooked and elegantly served.

Mango to raise the steaks in chain dining

A new steakhouse in Ha Noi aims at carving out a niche in the packaged luxury market with the idea of setting up a nation-wide franchise operation. Elisabeth Rosen reports

Pie empire rolls out fusion sandwiches

Like the banh mi, The Cart's best offerings smash together contrasting flavours and textures drawn from both Western and Vietnamese pantries.

Monastery food for the modern appetite

Thisfamily-run vegan restaurant offers a contemporary take onBuddhist fare, featuring options like lemongrass-fried snails and "pork" ribs - some more enjoyable than others. Elisabeth Rosen reports.

Fungus-filled fare hits the right buttons

As demand mushrooms for cleaner produce, one couple is taking advantage of this expanding market. Elisabeth Rosen reports.

Simple pleasures hidden in imperial setting

At Emperor, where he took over the reins in May, Tam inherited a menu of standard Japanese crowd-pleasers: sushi, sashimi, tempura, hot pot.

The buffet banquet which covers all bases

With its comprehensive selection of high-end cuisine, Brasserie Westlake's buffet is more than a match for even the most ravenous of eaters.

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First Korean-language newspaper hits shelves

The Vietnam-Korea Times – Viet Nam's first Korean language newspaper made its debut in Ha Noi yesterday.

New industrial zone to lure Japanese firms

Construction of the Phu My 3 Industrial Zone starts today in the south-eastern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau to predominantly house Japanese companies. Viet Nam News spoke to Nguyen Thi Thao Nhi, CEO of the Thanh Binh Phu My Joint Stock Company, the major investor in the zone, about its strengths and commitment to the province's development.

Classical guitarist to entertain

Vietnamese classical guitarist Nguyen Thi Kim Chung will perform famous melodies by Vietnamese and foreign composers in Ha Noi tonight.

Broadway revue back in business

A Broadway-inspired revue which became a stage phenomenon in Viet Nam last summer is set to briefly return to Ha Noi next month.

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