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Vung Tau pancakes to savor in Saigon!

Ashley — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:19:54 +0000

I’m personally not a huge fan of the overly-touristy restaurants in Saigon, as they tend to do a poor job of recreating the smoky, motorbike-fume instilled flavours of some of the city’s real street food gems. BUT, there are some great restaurants in Saigon that really do deserve a visit – and Banh khot Co Ba Vung Tau is definitely one to consider… It has some great food options on the menu, but if you’re really looking for something local […]

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Den Long restaurant: a Saigon charmer!

Ashley — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:45:59 +0000

If old-school lanterns and delicious Saigon food is on your radar, head to Den Long restaurant in District 1! I first came across Saigon’s Den Long restaurant in 2017, way before any bat had even thought about the possibilities of spreading a deadly pandemic…and I’m sure that if you’ve spent any time in District 1, you might have come across it too. The beautiful lanterns hanging outside are an eye-catcher, and I’m sure have helped to draw in many a […]

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Cuc Gach Quan: a Saigon restaurant you’ll fall in love with!

Ashley — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:52:00 +0000

OK, sometimes when you’re in a dynamic metropolis like Saigon, you need a little bit of help in working out where to eat. There is, of course, a plethora of decent eateries in Saigon, but when my Vietnamese friends told me they wanted to show me Cuc Gach Quan, a famous restaurant in District 1 (see the map below for its precise location) that serves up some excellent Vietnamese dishes, I was completely in their hands…and wow, I fell in […]

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What Saigon is really like on the back of a motorbike…

Ashley — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:12:00 +0000

You’ve probably already seen the photos of the motorbike-packed streets of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) or Hanoi, and probably already asked yourself just how the f*ck do they survive out there on those roads??? It’s an excellent observation, of course, and even more pertinent when you’re trying to navigate through the chaos of rush-hour traffic, whether as a pedestrian or driver. So, yes, I got on the back of a motorbike (driven by a beautiful Vietnamese lady – the […]

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The BEST 10 things to see & do in Saigon

Ashley — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:49:00 +0000

Saigon – which is actually officially called Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) – is the largest of Vietnam’s cities (based on population). Hundreds of years in the making, this fascinating, and scooter-packed city has many things to offer the millions of visitors it receives every year. We fell in love with Saigon on our very first visit back in 2002. And OK, it doesn’t have the old school charm of Hanoi (or the delightful backstreets of an Old Quarter), but […]

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Pho 2000: Pricey but tasty Pho in the heart of District 1

Ashley — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 05:49:12 +0000

One of the must-try Vietnamese dishes is, of course, Pho. You can literally find a Pho joint almost everywhere, but then comes the question – are they actually any good? OK, you can find a cheapie Pho dish for a dollar in many a side street, but is your stomach going to be churning long after you’ve slurped up the last of the noodles? That’s one of the key elements for me, after getting acquainted with the inner reaches of […]

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No. 13 Restaurant, District 2, Saigon (Vietnamese food to savor!)

Ashley — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:25:07 +0000

UPDATE: Not sure this place is still around, it seems to have disappeared from Google unfortunately. But fear not, if you need another mightily tasty restaurant to try some delicious local food, we’d recommend Cuc Gach Quan. In fact, we highly recommend it! OK, so if fine Vietnamese food is what you’re after, head over to the excellently located Number 13 restaurant in District 2, right on Saigon River! It’s a bit of a ride out of town (if you’re […]

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Why you need to try a Saigon street food tour: the ULTIMATE Saigon experience!

Ashley — Wed, 15 May 2019 11:00:34 +0000

If you’re looking to experience some of the amazing street food in Saigon, you could (of course) just head on out there and explore on your own… But… would you really know where to go to find some of the most amazing Vietnamese food you’ve ever tasted? Uh-huh, didn’t think so. To be completely honest, neither did I, until I started reading up on some of the various foodie options (well, Saigon street food tours) available in this amazing city. […]

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Saigon Food Tour

Ashley — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:35:05 +0000

If you’re still struggling to unearth some real Vietnamese food gems while in Saigon, it’s time you considered a Saigon Street Food Tour! These tours will literally blow your socks off and prove to be one of the very best experiences you’ll have in Saigon! Seriously, trying to fathom out the best street food options on your own is far from easy – unless you stick to the over-priced, Westernized grub around the Benh Thanh Market area. And if you […]

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