At approximately 8:26 PM Saigon time (6:26 AM San Fransico time), I officially reached my 37th birthday. As per my tradition in Saigon, I like to have my birthday dinner at the Sushi Bar at Zen Plaza. Today was no different :-) I love Japanese food!!! I know many of you do not know, but I am half-Japanese which explains why I love Japanese food. I can make a couple good … [Read more...] about Zen Plaza Sushi Bar – Saigon
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Vietnamese Pho for breakfast
This morning I had time for some pho. There is a good pho restaurant near my house. It is one of the best pho in Saigon but for many, it is hard to reach. I had bowl of pho and a coca cola for around 21,000 VND ($1.20 US). (Pho food stall) (Many customers come here in the morning and evenings) (My bowl of pho and coke) This should be my last post from Vietnam. My … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Pho for breakfast
Saigon Hue Street Food
I had some great Hue street food last week. This location is near the Saigon Convention Center in the Tan Binh District. I like to visit this place once or twice a week with my friend. … [Read more...] about Saigon Hue Street Food
Saigon Al Frescos
I had lunch the other day at Al Fresco's Mac Dinh Chi location with Patrick in Saigon. I ordered a mushroom burger and we both shared some really good nachos. Al Fresco's is pretty good, a bit pricey even by Expat standards, but worth the price. As usual, the service is pretty good though, I hate to say it, the cafe sua da is one of the worse in the city. Stick with a coke … [Read more...] about Saigon Al Frescos
Nice Barbecue Along the Canal in the Phu Nhuan District (Saigon)
My Vietnamese friend's friend just opened a seafood restaurant along the canal near my house. It is located near Pham Van Hai street in the Phu Nhuan District (sorry I forgot the address). We just had barbecued goat and some chicken but it was very good. I will try to get the address the next time I visit this restaurant. (Grilled Chicken and Goat Meat) … [Read more...] about Nice Barbecue Along the Canal in the Phu Nhuan District (Saigon)