Asian flavour at modern Parisian bistro

A cosy corner on a peaceful Parisian street, An Di An Di invites diners to try out a small selection of creative Vietnamese-French fusion dishes. Thúy Hằng explores.

Savouring an unbroken tradition in HCM City

HCM City’s best broken rice dishes can be found at Cơm Tấm Mộc restaurant, which specialises in southern fare, both traditional and fusion.  Mỹ Duyên reports. 

Romantic France, lurking in Hà Nội

Quaintly French depictions form the backdrop to delicious Vietnamese dishes served at a restaurant near the West Lake, Lương Thu Hương reports

Rediscovering tasty Thai food in the capital city

A chance re-discovery of Quaùn Thaùi 84 leads to a sampling of its menu in a new location with a completely different ambience. As a result, Nguyễn Mỹ Hà is inspired to cook Thai food and watch a movie with the family.

Food fit for a er.. president

A HCM City restaurant run by a friendly, creative and passionate chef serves French dishes that are works of art, gushes Võ Lệ Hồng.

Song Dương Restaurant opens my eyes to goat meat

Beef, pork and chicken are staples of any restaurant menu. Goat, however, is considered a little more exotic. Thuy Hang visits a spot in Ha Noi that specialises in the meat, and tries out some dishes.

Exploring Phu Tho’s lăng fish specialty

The province of Phu Tho is known for lăng fish, which is a type of catfish caught in the rivers that flow through the area. There are many ways to cook the fish, some of
which Hong Van tried on a recent trip out of Ha Noi.

Taste explosion at Đà Nẵng’s Red Crab

With a wide selection of fresh fish and seafood to choose from, Red Crab in Đà Nẵng is a perfect choice for delicious dishes in the coastal city. Mộc Miên pays visits to the restaurant.

A quiet corner for veggie-lovers in Ha Noi

Vegetarianism is not about religion or something complicated, vegetarianism is about keeping fit and staying healthy. These days vegetarian meals can be a fine culinary art. Hoàng Hồ finds out 

Specialty coffee, courtesy of prized baristas

HCM City’s coffee scene has picked up steam in the last few years. The Bosgaurus Café stands out for its ambitious goal to show the world that Việt Nam can make great specialty coffee. Susan Ransdell reports.

Seafood celebration in the heart of Ha Noi

Located in the centre of the capital, Quán Ăn Ngon seeks to dispel any doubts over Viet Nam’s seafood with a sumptuous platter of the freshest fish in traditional surroundings. Peter Cowan reports.

Hong Kong-style dining in the heart of Sài Gòn

You’ll be spoiled for choice at Ngân Đình Saigon. Dim sum, Cantonese BBQ and coconut marshmallow rabbits are only a few of the restaurant’s delicacies that will have you quickly making a return booking. Mỹ Duyên samples the fare.   

Tasty Korean grill on a quiet Hà Nội street

Hà Nội’s Lý Nam Đế street is not known for having a bustling array of restaurant. In fact, the street is so quiet in the shades of ancient trees it has become a home to some of the country’s older residents. Hence my surprise at finding a new Korean grill named Daebak.

‘Cocooned’ for tea, staying for dinner

Every Vietnamese child has grown up with quà chiều in their kindergarten years. Many years ago, during times of economic hardship, a quà chiều could have been something as simple as half a banana.

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