The Rise of Kombucha in Vietnam
You may have recently noticed cans of kombucha appearing in convenience stores and grocery shops around the city beside familiar teas and soft drinks.
How Sixth Form Prepares British International School Students to Thrive
“It’s not just about getting into university, it’s what you’ll do there, and after, will you thrive?” Sean O’Neill, Headteacher at British International School, Ho Chi Minh City explains.
Eddie’s Brings Good American Food, Friendly Service & Great Milkshakes to District 1
“An authentically American dining experience is what we set out to create for our guests in Vietnam,” explains Trần Lê Thanh Hằng, Managing Partner of Eddie’s New York Deli & Diner, when we sat down f...
A Decade of Growth at the European International School
In 2012, a small group of teachers, parents, and Administrators had “a dream and a hope and an aspiration for an educational village.” Eight years later, the School celebrates a decade of growth, and ...
Saigon Schools Create a Productive Learning Environment
“If we get the environment right, it naturally lends itself to teaching and learning…if students feel safe and happy, learning can happen,” explains Beth Wills, Deputy Primary and Kindergarten Princip...
Villa Song Pivots Towards Local Communities
When you picture one of Saigon’s luxury hotels, you likely imagine it occupied by international business travelers and families indulging in dream vacations. The last year has changed that image, and ...
Kumquat Beer from Pasteur Street Brewing Arrives in Time for Tết
Along with red envelopes, homemade bánh chưng and elegantly written câu đối, kumquat trees are one of the most ubiquitous symbols of the Tết holiday.
Annam Gourmet Opens New Binh Thanh Location
Saigon is constantly evolving, with some districts taking on new personalities. In addition to Thao Dien and Phu My Hung, parts of Binh Thanh District are quickly joining the ranks of the city’s most ...
How Saigoneers Celebrate the End of the Year
Vietnam began recognizing the western calendar during the French colonial period, and people here have gradually developed ways to celebrate the festive time that falls between the international New Y...
Phu Quoc Prepares for Holiday Travel Boom
Vacationers are looking to Phu Quoc in 2021.
Pasteur Street Brewing Keeps it Local with Ba Gác Grill & Beer
Vietnam’s first craft brewery continues to ingratiate itself with local audiences.
Kitchen: A Non-Profit Restaurant Dishing up No-Nonsense Comfort Food
The kitchen is the heart of a home. This is the philosophy behind Kitchen, a new not-for-profit restaurant in District 2 that aims to nurture a community with delicious, healthy food.
“Tree Spirit” Plants Lim Khim Katy’s Soothing Landscapes in Saigon
“I just fly with my knife,” Lim Khim Katy explains of the process behind her striking landscapes.
From Plant to Pour: Rethinking Vietnamese Coffee
Saigoneer will never see coffee the same way again.
Two New Jasmine Beers Arriving at Pasteur Street
Considering the success of Pasteur Street Brewing Company’s flagship Jasmine IPA, it was only a matter of time before the craft brewery re-imagined the flavor to reach new audiences. Since its foundi...
Gin on 8 Shares it’s Graceful Indochine Story
“MIA is luxurious, MIA is glamorous, MIA is a graceful woman” explains General Manager Linton Borthwick, and therefore, the boutique hotel’s elegant rooftop bar contains sleek touches of femininity.&n...
Labors of Love: Bento Expo Brings Kawaii Japanese Culinary Trends to Saigon
When foreign trends emerge in Vietnam, Saigon is usually the first place they take off, due to its open-minded urban population which is always on the lookout for new concepts, from bubble tea to craf...
Michelin-Starred Chef Hervé Rodriguez Hits Saigon Institution Shri for One Night
While the covid epidemic has stopped Saigoneers from international exploration, we can still take culinary journeys here in Saigon, for one night at least.
At Picniq, a Series of Sunset Soirées for Kindred Music Enthusiasts
Picniq, a new series of monthly electronic music events, has become a musical banquet rarely seen amid Saigon. This is where one can treat their eyes to the city’s most breathtaking sunsets while givi...
The History Behind One of Vietnam's New Favorite Drinks
The backstory of the drink in your hand may be far richer than you imagine.
