Halal
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Daily Life
Malaysian Street (An Ninh Street) all shutdown in Saigon
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…
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Food and Drink
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…
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Food and Drink
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…
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Food and Drink
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…
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Food and Drink
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…
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Food and Drink
Vegetarian curry at Babas Kitchen Thao Dien
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…
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Food and Drink
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…
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Food and Drink
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…
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Food and Drink
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…
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Food and Drink
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…









