This is the first time I could really get a shot of this picture on my motorbike. There is a new building near the alleyway where I live along Nguyen Trai Street. I can't wait until they finish since it is making the alleyway a bit cramp. The building will most likely be a hotel. There are roughly 3 new hotels where I live which means I will be seeing more tourists around … [Read more...] about My District 1 (Saigon)
Archives for January 2012
Halal Kitchen and Doner
Last night I spent several hours at the Berru Turkish and Coffee Restaurant in District 2. I took some photos of the kitchen. I do warn people, you will be hungry looking at the photos. In the picture are the doner kebab on the spit, iskender and kofte. All of the food is halal, of course. … [Read more...] about Halal Kitchen and Doner
Santa Fe Cafe (Pham Ngu Lao)
Santa Fe Cafe is a very popular restaurant frequented by Expats in the Pham Ngu Lao (Backpacker Area) of District 1 (see map below). It is always packed and prices quite reasonable. Many Expats like eating the hamburgers there with the Aussie cheeseburger being a favorite. I tend to order the penne or rice dishes. … [Read more...] about Santa Fe Cafe (Pham Ngu Lao)
New Saigon (2012)
About a week ago I took this picture in District 2 (An Phu Ward) just after crossing the Saigon River Bridge. For many of you it may not mean much but for me this very photo illustrates the speed of Saigon's development. When I first arrived in Saigon back in May, 2004, I spent over three months in Thu Duc District. I used to commute on this same highway back and forth to … [Read more...] about New Saigon (2012)
Turkish Baklava in Saigon
For those of you that like Turkish baklava, the Berru Turkish and Coffee Restaurant in District 2 has them on the menu. Nice and sweet, you can even order with some ice cream. Even better … [Read more...] about Turkish Baklava in Saigon