Tuoi Tre News just did a story on a new Russian film, Soldier (??????), depicting the Vietnam War. The film seems very interesting and based on the trailer below, the cinematography is really good. Russians tend to make very good films. The film stars Vietnamese actress Truong Ho Phuong Ha which speaks Russian fluently after living in Russia for 9 years. … [Read more...] about Soldier (??????) – Russian Vietnam War Film
Archives for 2012
New Saigon Food Blogger in Town
I am adding a new blog to my list of Vietnam Bloggers on SaigonNezumi. Yesterday I met a new food blogger, John (@SGNPilot), for dinner at Bon Mua Four Seasons, a halal Cham/Malaysian restaurant in District 1. John is an American airline pilot who has worked for Air Mekong for the last … [Read more...] about New Saigon Food Blogger in Town
Sushi Bar (Then and Now)
Today I met up with Clifton for lunch at the Zen Plaza Sushi Bar in District 1. Despite being walking distance from Zen Plaza, this was my first visit to Sushi Bar 2 is over a year. For once, I remembered to take some photos of the food I normally order there which includes the Ebi Ten Maki sushi rolls and Sakae Furai fish dish. One noticeable thing about the Sushi Bar over … [Read more...] about Sushi Bar (Then and Now)
Farewell Java Cafe
As many of you know, over a month ago Java Cafe closed down. It was a popular mainstay at the corner of Hai Ba Trung and Dong Du in District 1. I have been using Java Cafe as my main meeting points and coffee shop "office" for nearly 5 years. I was first introduced to Java Cafe … [Read more...] about Farewell Java Cafe
My District 1 (Saigon)
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)