Today I met up with Clifton for lunch at the Zen Plaza Sushi Bar in District 1. Despite being walking distance from Zen Plaza, this was my first visit to Sushi Bar 2 is over a year. For once, I remembered to take some photos of the food I normally order there which includes the Ebi Ten Maki sushi rolls and Sakae Furai fish dish. One noticeable thing about the Sushi Bar over … [Read more...] about Sushi Bar (Then and Now)
Farewell Java Cafe
As many of you know, over a month ago Java Cafe closed down. It was a popular mainstay at the corner of Hai Ba Trung and Dong Du in District 1. I have been using Java Cafe as my main meeting points and coffee shop "office" for nearly 5 years. I was first introduced to Java Cafe … [Read more...] about Farewell Java Cafe
My District 1 (Saigon)
This is the first time I could really get a shot of this picture on my motorbike. There is a new building near the alleyway where I live along Nguyen Trai Street. I can't wait until they finish since it is making the alleyway a bit cramp. The building will most likely be a hotel. There are roughly 3 new hotels where I live which means I will be seeing more tourists around … [Read more...] about My District 1 (Saigon)
Halal Kitchen and Doner
Last night I spent several hours at the Berru Turkish and Coffee Restaurant in District 2. I took some photos of the kitchen. I do warn people, you will be hungry looking at the photos. In the picture are the doner kebab on the spit, iskender and kofte. All of the food is halal, of course. … [Read more...] about Halal Kitchen and Doner
Santa Fe Cafe (Pham Ngu Lao)
Santa Fe Cafe is a very popular restaurant frequented by Expats in the Pham Ngu Lao (Backpacker Area) of District 1 (see map below). It is always packed and prices quite reasonable. Many Expats like eating the hamburgers there with the Aussie cheeseburger being a favorite. I tend to order the penne or rice dishes. … [Read more...] about Santa Fe Cafe (Pham Ngu Lao)