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Air Quality in Saigon 

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I brought my AQI monitor to Saigon. I was curious to see the air quality. Saigon's air is getting worse but I would argue it has always been bad. I still remember my black feet when moving to a villa in Thu Duc back in 2004. Anyway, here is a reading I got from the room I am staying in.  Not bad. With the air conditioner on, it drops below 50 which is healthy. I did a … [Read more...] about Air Quality in Saigon 

Babas Kitchen (Summer 2016)

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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)

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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)