Having eaten several burgers in the service of Word readers, I feel somewhat qualified to declare a ‘short-list’ of sorts. It’s not necessary, because there’s no official competition going on, but when it comes to food wars, let's face it, the battle of the burger is never over.
The Vietnamese version of the waffle has long been a street snack of choice. But as ‘fast food’ and ‘convenience stores’ take hold, so the demand for these tasty morsels is starting to wane. Words by Vi Pham. Photos by Francis Xavier
With the Mui Ne Music & Arts Festival just round the corner, Kieran Crowe catches up with Morgan Mugnier, one of the leaders of the burgeoning reggae scene in Saigon, and the co-organiser of the Reggae Stage at December’s inaugural festival.
Venture through the entrance of Mekong Merchant and you will find yourself in an open-air rustic patio where two verdant trees dominate the sky and lend a cooling shade to the whole place.
The district of Thao Dien hides a large number of gems where one can relax and forget about the stress of downtown Saigon. One of the latest retreats to be added to this list is Cafe de la Mer.
Most street food that makes its way to Saigon from elsewhere gets adapted to the local palate. One such dish is pho chua. Words by Vi Pham. Photos by Kyle Phanroy
This year’s cyclo challenge will take place in both cyberspace and in real life. Saigon Children’s Charity (SCC) and Zing Me, Vietnam’s largest social network, are incorporating the cyclo challenge into one of Zing Me’s most popular games, Parking Challenge.
The Opera Room on the 3rd floor of The Caravelle will host a fundraiser on Thursday Mar. 3 from 6pm to 8.30pm to raise money and awareness for the victims of the earthquake in Christchurch.
