I decided to take a motorcycle ride to Thao Dien today. Stopping at Babas Kitchen in Thao Dien was a perfect excuse. It just a good quiet place to relax and have a nice meal followed by tea. I ordered the vegetable samosa and vegetable curry dish with rice. It is one of my favorite vegetarian dishes at Babas Kitchen but I will admit, I miss the chicken … [Read more...] about Vegetarian curry at Babas Kitchen Thao Dien
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Vegetable Navrathana Korma at Babas Kitchen
Today I tried the Vegetable Navrathana Korma at Babas Kitchen in District 1. It was pretty good though I have a preference for the more spicier vegetable curry. I had this korma with some vegetable samosa and one cafe sua da. Price came roughly 168,000 VND. … [Read more...] about Vegetable Navrathana Korma at Babas Kitchen
Authentic Turkish Food at Berru Turkish Restaurant
Last week I visited the Berru Turkish Restaurant in District 7. It is hard to believe that it has been over two years since I last visited Berru. Mr. Cem, the owner, is a former colleague of mine from our days at the Horizon Bilingual International School. He was the head chef there. When I arrived, I noticed that the restaurant has changed a lot since I … [Read more...] about Authentic Turkish Food at Berru Turkish Restaurant
Babas Kitchen (Summer 2016)
As everyone may know, I spend a fair amount of time at Babas Kitchen when I am in Saigon. It continues to be rated one of the best Indian restaurants in Saigon, let alone Vietnam and Southeast Asia. It is considered to be one of the few authentic Indian restaurants in Saigon offering both Northern and Southern cuisines. The cooks are brought in from India which helps Babas … [Read more...] about Babas Kitchen (Summer 2016)
New Halal Saigon Restaurant (Kampung Pandan)
There is a new halal restaurant in Saigon, Vietnam, now catering to the halal travelers community, particularly those from Malaysia. It is called Kampung Pandan and is located near the Ben Thanh Market in District 1 of Saigon. It is definitely a favorite of Malay tourists shopping near the Ben Thanh Market. Kampung Pandan is certified halal and offers both halal Malaysian … [Read more...] about New Halal Saigon Restaurant (Kampung Pandan)