Bánh Khúc Cây Giáng Sinh: A French Tradition Lives on in Vietnam
With Christmas around the corner, Saigon’s demand for Yule log cakes, a holdover from the days of French colonialism, has returned.
Saigon Launches New App to Track Pork's Origin
From now on, Saigoneers can get to know their pork better via a brand-new app that displays the origin of the protein along with other useful information.
Bottoms Up: Alcohol Consumption Exploding in Vietnam
While this may come as no surprise to anyone who has driven past one of Saigon's many raucous beer clubs, Vietnam is home to one of the fastest-growing alcohol markets in the world.
Brian Letwin in Food Culture
[Photos] Rita Cafe, a Lush Oasis Under Saigon Bridge
Before it was added to Google Maps a few months back, Cafe Rita was nothing more, it seemed, than a green smudge along the District 2 side of the Saigon Bridge.
[Podcast] Meet the Woman Who Introduced Denmark to Vietnamese Cuisine
Growing up in Nordjylland, Denmark’s northernmost region, chef Anh Le didn’t meet many other Vietnamese people.
Saigoneers to Consume 40m Liters of Beer, 45m Liters of Soda This Coming Tet
This upcoming Tet holiday, Saigoneers are projected to down some 40 million liters of beer and 45 million liters of soft drinks.
[Video] Watch This Japanese Competitive Eater Wolf Down 5kg of Vietnamese Instant Noodles
Hao Hao noodles have never looked so good.
[Video] Snoop Dogg Rolls a Mean Gỏi Cuốn
Cross this off the list of things to see before you die: Snoop Dogg trimming some, erm, cilantro and hand-rolling a perfect plate of spring rolls.
How French Colonialism Brought Spring Rolls to Senegal
Thanks to a strange twist of colonial history, fried spring rolls have become a popular snack in Senegal, a West African country with no apparent connection to Southeast Asia.
Ben Tre Company Eyes International Vietnamese Coconut Water Sales
A Mekong Delta-based company is aspiring to bring Vietnamese coconut water to the world stage.
[Photos] You Can Now Have Japan's Mouthwatering Fake Food on Your Phone
Japanese food is not only amazing in your tummy, it’s also wonderful on your phone.
The KAfe Group Becomes Entirely Foreign-Owned After CEO Resigns
On October 25, Hanoi-based fusion food chain The KAfe became completely foreign-owned after CEO Dao Chi Anh announced her resignation.
New Partnership Allows Vinamilk to Sell Dairy Products at Vietnam's FPT Stores
Fancy a side of milk with your smartphone?
Hanoi's Hot-Tempered 'Bún Chửi' Vendor Featured on Anthony Bourdain's CNN Show
Anthony Bourdain is probably the favored culinary Midas among Vietnamese vendors, as it seems that every bowl of bún he touches turns to gold.
Mainland China’s First Michelin Guide Debuts in Shanghai to Mixed Reviews
Michelin’s first-ever mainland China guide debuted last month to mixed reviews.
Vietnamese Rice Wine Goes Global
When it comes to alcohol, Vietnamese rượu doesn’t rank high on the list of easy-to-drink Asian spirits.
Singapore's Michelin-Starred Chicken Rice to Become a Global Franchise
International fans of Singapore’s latest Michelin-starred chicken rice eatery will be glad to hear that they may no longer need to travel all the way to the island nation for their soya sauce chi...
Phở Furor: American Chef Blasted for Telling People How to Eat Phở
By now you have probably heard of, or even watched, the notorious Bon Appétit (BA) phở video that has spread like wildfire on social media over the last few days.
Khoi Pham in Food Culture
Bánh Trung Thu: From Traditional Festive Fare to Asia’s Answer to Fruitcake
While Saigoneer’s previous installment in our Food History series touched on the evolution of bánh xèo, a light, airy crepe that screams summer with every bite, this week’s dish belongs to t...
Vietnamese Government to Sell All Stakes in Nation’s Biggest Brewers
The Vietnamese government announced last week that it will sell all of its shares in the country’s two biggest beer companies by the end of 2017, an unprecedented move.
