Located on 139 Ly Van Sy in the Phu Nhuan District (at the intersection of Ly Van Sy and Hunyh Van Banh) is best wonton stand in the entire city. Run by a Chinese-Vietnamese family, for about VND 18,000 ($1.20 US), you can get a big bowl of wontons with noodles and a Miranda Lemon soda. It is a great place for lunch. (This restaurant uses an original, maybe antique, wonton … [Read more...] about Best Wontons in Saigon
Archives for Sunday, May 7, 2006
Phu Nhuan Alleyway Craziness
In Saigon, one must learn how to navigate through the narrow alleyways if you want a house in a quiet area, i.e. a house where you can hear the birds chirp in the morning. It can be nerve wracking and do not be surprised if a part of your bike OR your body scrap against a building or two. (Walking along the alleyway in front of my house with Dominic, my housemate) (Many … [Read more...] about Phu Nhuan Alleyway Craziness
The Rat and the Pig
The Rat and the Pig make a great pair, in friendship, in business or in love. The Rat loves to be the center of a large group of loyal friends and knows how to treat its loved ones with a special, warm generosity. The Pig puts friends and family first and makes a great, loyal member of the Rat's social group. The Pig tends to be an optimist and an idealist who sees only the … [Read more...] about The Rat and the Pig