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Pancakes at Saigon Siblings

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Took a short break today at Saigon Siblings (formerly Vietcetera Cafe). I had a craving for pancakes so I headed that way after I finished my "chores" in District 1. I ended up ordering a hot mocha and banana pancakes. Currently Saigon Siblings has a 20 percent discount for checking in. That is a great incentive for visiting Saigon Siblings Cafe. Better hurry before … [Read more...] about Pancakes at Saigon Siblings

Shop Fuji – Japanese food in Vietnam

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Being a person of Japanese ancestry, I have to have my Japanese food. Buying Japanese food in Saigon can get a bit expensive. Hence, I normally just focus on buying miso soup and curry blocks. If I am lucky, I have friends from Japan bring me some of my favorite Japanese items. Now, with the popularity of Lazada and other online marketplaces, it is easier to get Japanese … [Read more...] about Shop Fuji – Japanese food in Vietnam

Sri Lankan Buffet at Baba’s Kitchen (Thao Dien)

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Every Sunday at Baba's Kitchen in Thao Dien, the Sri Lankan chef prepares a Sri Lankan buffet. It has become one of the customer favorites at Baba's Kitchen on Sundays now. Items prepared by the chef include a variety of local favorites such as: Daal curryFish cutletsChicken ishtaSri Lankan rotiSambaland more... The buffet costs 250,000 VND for adults. Currently children … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan Buffet at Baba’s Kitchen (Thao Dien)

Northern Thali at Baba’s Kitchen (Saigon)

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One of my favorite dishes at Baba's Kitchen is the Northern Thali. According to Baba's Kitchen's menu, a thali is: "...is a complete meal with curries, vegetables, rice ,bread, and dessert. We offer North and South Indian thalis, with vegetarian and chicken options. Northern dishes are creamy and mild, while Southern dishes are more spicy." Since I tend to prefer less … [Read more...] about Northern Thali at Baba’s Kitchen (Saigon)