Tartine Saigon Breakfast with a Quiet View
Big Breakfast
Tartine Saigon is a hidden fourth-floor cafe where the big breakfast is alright, but the quiet setting and city view are the real draw
Ngoi Saigon Fried Wontons
Vietnamese
Lunch at Ngoi Saigon was seafood glass noodles in a claypot and crisp fried shrimp and pork wantan, with the wantan my pick
Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát Bến Thành Pork Liver Pâté Puff
Pastry
The pork liver pâté puff was the standout from our Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát Bến Thành takeaway, with crisp flaky pastry and a rich savoury filling
Tan Hai Van Ho Chi Minh City Bill Shock
Chinese
- RM50 - RM100 per pax
Chiefeater VK's dim sum meal at Tan Hai Van Ho Chi Minh City was overshadowed by a bill containing dishes that he did not order
The Gem at Bánh Mì Mẹ Ỉn Is Their Service
Banh Mi
Bánh Mì Mẹ Ỉn serves a generously filled Original Banh Mi, but it was Minh's thoughtful service that made our visit memorable
Serene Lunch at the Independence Palace Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese
A Vietnamese lunch beside Independence Palace became memorable less for the food than for the remarkably green and peaceful surroundings
Cocotte Ben Thanh Escargots
French
Cocotte Ben Thanh served excellent Escargots de Bourgogne, while the French onion soup and steak were less convincing for Chiefeater VK
Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát Bến Thành Wantan
Wantan
Hủ Tiếu Hồng Phát Bến Thành served a wantan that reminded me of Penang, with a tasty filling but a noticeably thick dumpling skin
Izakaya Unatoto Bến Thành Nishin Kazunoko
Japanese
Izakaya Unatoto Bến Thành is known for unagi, but it was the Nishin Kazunoko, cold soba and sour plum Sapporo that we enjoyed most
Taco Del Sol Beef Tacos Condiment
Tacos
Taco Del Sol served beef tacos with an excellent salsa, while a locally crafted stout made it a second stop for the night for Chiefeater VK
Quán Kho Xưa Ho Chi Minh City Braised Intestines
Teochew
Quán Kho Xưa Ho Chi Minh City impressed with wok hei-laden stir-fried greens and a Teochew braised platter where the intestines stole the show
Phở Sườn Bò Bến Thành Beef Shank Pho
Pho
Phở Sườn Bò Bến Thành served a flavourful Beef Shank Pho, but the firm, beefy meatballs and the view over busy Lý Tự Trọng were the highlights
Quán Mì A Lì 236 Wanton And Pork Ribs Noodles
Wantan Mee
Chiefeater KC Yan had Chinese wanton and pork ribs noodles for dinner at Quán Mì A Lì 236 in Ho Chi Minh City
American Dining at Eddie’s D2 Diner
American
Chiefeater Paula Tan enjoyed the American style dining at Eddie's D2 Diner with their mess hall style food and muses selection
De Tham Restaurant Dinner
Vietnamese
Chiefeater Paula Tan enjoys a dinner at De Tham Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
Au Parc Café Poached Eggs
Poached Eggs
Chiefeater Paula Tan had brunch at Au Parc Café and says their Cilbir, Turkish poached eggs in yoghurt, was yummy
Desserts at Ten Coffee Gelato Matcha
Desserts
Chiefeater Paula Tan had an interesting dessert which was a cheesecake with a meat floss topping at Ten Coffee Gelato Matcha
Trung Nguyên Legend Café Breakfast
Noodles
- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Paula Tan had a noodles breakfast at Trung Nguyên Legend Café
Dinner at Pho Le
Pho
Chiefeater Paula Tan had pho for dinner at the legendary Pho Le
Cà Phê Trứng 3T Hoàng Sa Egg Drop Coffee
Coffee
Chiefeater Paula Tan kicked off her Ho Chi Minh City trip with the famous egg drop coffee at Cà Phê Trứng 3T Hoàng Sa
Pho Viet Nam is Very Good
Vietnamese, Pho
Chiefeater Luke Soon generally is not fan of pho or Vietnamese food but the pho at Pho Viet Nam is one he says is a must have