I decided to start a category of restaurants I really like in Saigon. My Vietnamese friends take me to many restaurants in the city that are never published in the travel books or magazines. Many times I will be the only non-Vietnamese in these restaurants.
Be aware that I have a tendancy to forget the names of the restaurants I visit. I also forget to take pictures of the cuisines we order. I will try to break that habit.
The restaurant that I had lunch today classifies as one of my Best Saigon Restaurants. Sorry, I forgot the name, I meant to get a business card. It is located in alleyway near Nguyen Thi Minh Khai on Hai Ba Trung in District 1. My friend ordered a traditional Vietnamese dish that was very delicious. I think you will like the traditional Vietnamese house setting and I was surprised at how cool it was. We did not need to turn the fan on. I really enjoyed the food here and I will definitely return in the near future.
(The restaurant)
(Cooking area nearby)
(Our Vietnamese meal)
(Excellent Shrimp dish)
I look forward to more Kevin… Sometimes I desperately miss the nosh there. France is great, but you know…
I used to get so many requests for this kinda info I blogged my faves from Vina to Tay to refer folk to
http://www.noodlepie.com/2005/11/top_saigon.html
Guess it’s all change now 🙂
Arghh, I just think I responded to you by email 🙂
Yep, I will try to post more good Vietnamese restaurants that I visit.
I think that its ”Son Ha” restaurant – in Hai Ba Trung Str. The foods are excellent and the service is also good..
Yup, you did… have replied 🙂
@Huyen: Cam on nhieu.
@Graham: I am redesigning SaigonNezumi.com to make it more organized. I am editing the theme Preya uses.
I am a foodie so I love these restaurant reviews, keep them coming.
Man, sometimes i wished i can just go back to Viet Nam and just flat out eat and eat and eat ….
Also, dont forget to post the price if you can remember them ;p.
Right now I just want to remember to take some pictures 🙂 After that I will get to the prices.
I am trying to eat home more often now. I prefer to cook at the moment though it is mostly cha gio and rice 🙂
Well, the only thing i can make is instant noodles. So my man, you are much better cook than me!
I learned to cook when I was 19. I had no choice, it was either that or go hungry 🙁