The famous Malaysian Street near the Ben Thanh Market has been hit hard by covid-19. This used to be a busy area full of Malaysian Muslim tourists. Sadly, nearly a year after the country closed its borders to travel, the entire street is now empty and shutdown. Hopefully next year, this area can recover. … [Read more...] about Malaysian Street (An Ninh Street) all shutdown in Saigon
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Sri Lankan Buffet at Baba’s Kitchen (Thao Dien)
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)
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)
Baba’s Kitchen (District 1) new location
Baba's Kitchen's District 1 location will be moving on July 5th, 2018. Babas will be moving to the end of Bui Vien Street at 274 Bui Vien. See the below map for more information: Contact Baba's Kitchen if you have any questions visit their Facebook Page for any updates. … [Read more...] about Baba’s Kitchen (District 1) new location
Mumtaz Bui Vien is closed
A long time favorite of Expats closed a week ago in Bui Vien. Mumtaz was one of my favorite Indian restaurants until Babas Kitchen opened. No word if they're located yet. No signs listed on the restaurant. … [Read more...] about Mumtaz Bui Vien is closed