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At Makeni African Bar & Grill, the broth, deep and very peppery, sends warmth through you with each mouthful. This will get us through the impending northern winter.

When old friends gather under the leafy shade of a sapodilla tree, good food becomes more than just a meal — it becomes memory. In this heartfelt culinary journey, a spontaneous dinner at Chào Bạn unfolds into a Vietnamese-style “omakase,” led by chef Vincent Cao Minh Page.

Sài Gòn Memoire Restaurant features authentic Vietnamese dishes in a warm ambience for special gatherings.

Dining at Vien Dining is not just a meal; it is an immersive experience that invites diners to savour the essence of Việt Nam.

It’s a homage to British food, a knowing scoff towards the TikTok generation that would file away British food as but a beige meme.

In a city where Vietnamese food often gets lost in fusion trends or watered-down flavours, Mắm is one of the most authentic places.

In a maze of Michelin-starred dining concepts with polished, picture-perfect plates, is there room for fine dining that cuts through pretension?

A uniquely Sài Gòn “specialty” that I’ve come to love: the foodbar. And among them, Okra stands out as a place that feels like having dinner in a friend’s kitchen: warm, intimate, and full of surprises.

Tenku - Japanese Modern Kaiseki & Bar: A great fine dining experience with a scenic view of HCM City in the Landmark 81 building and attentive staff.

Here, there’s a clear absence of seitan, soy mock chicken, or any other such imposters.

Cơm Thóc is a cosy spot serving traditional Vietnamese home-style dishes that seem like they have been ladled straight from a family kitchen.

At Primavera the pizza is fired in a wood oven and served hot next to the fresh garden salad directly from the garden.

The jury is still out on whether all celebrity-owned restaurants deserve their hype, but with honesty, effort, and dedication, Chan Chan Noodle is undoubtedly one of the standouts.

Summer’s here, and honestly: what’s better than wrapping up work with a cold craft beer? West Lake view? Check. Surprisingly good food? Big check.

Knowing how much phở means here, who is out there straddling the line between bravery and madness with the nation's most beloved dish?

DragonCello offers a rare triple: family-friendly, date-night ready and deeply Italian without ever feeling staged.

Spice Canvas in Bình Thạnh District is a sweet haven that is perfect for anyone seeking innovation in baking, or simply a deeper appreciation for Vietnamese flavours.

Who doesn’t love a little surprise at noon? A refined three-course French lunch, crafted fresh each day with care and creativity, so you never have to settle for the ordinary.