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)
Graham says
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 🙂
SaigonNezumi (Kevin) says
Arghh, I just think I responded to you by email 🙂
Yep, I will try to post more good Vietnamese restaurants that I visit.
Le Huyen. says
I think that its ”Son Ha” restaurant – in Hai Ba Trung Str. The foods are excellent and the service is also good..
Graham says
Yup, you did… have replied 🙂
SaigonNezumi (Kevin) says
@Huyen: Cam on nhieu.
@Graham: I am redesigning SaigonNezumi.com to make it more organized. I am editing the theme Preya uses.
Tuan says
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 ….
Tuan says
Also, dont forget to post the price if you can remember them ;p.
SaigonNezumi (Kevin) says
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 🙂
Tuan says
Well, the only thing i can make is instant noodles. So my man, you are much better cook than me!
SaigonNezumi (Kevin) says
I learned to cook when I was 19. I had no choice, it was either that or go hungry 🙁