Being part Japanese, I always need a small link to Japan in my home. Normally I eat Japanese food a couple times of weeks. I am learning to make more Japanese food at home. Picked up some mugicha and green tea last week with a friend. Enjoying them both now at home. Mugicha and genmaicha purchased in Saigon at Takashimaya I usually have my green tea with the Japanese tea … [Read more...] about A bit of Japan in Saigon
Food and Coffee
Vietcetera Cafe
This is an article long time in the making. I have spent over a year watching Tam, a friend and fellow University of Washington grad, plan and set up Vietcetera as both a coffee shop and AirBNB hotel. With his partners, he currently runs Vietcetera in three Saigon locations. With his background in Nielsen in marketing, Tam did a great job in establishing Vietcetera … [Read more...] about Vietcetera Cafe
Homemade vegetarian Japanese curry rice
I have now been on a mostly plant-based diet for roughly 6 weeks now. One key meal that helps me transition to this healthier diet is Japanese curry rice. Being mixed Japanese, I have to have this meal at least 3-4 times a week, seriously. Normally every two weeks I make a big pot of curry rice and then freeze up the remainder. It makes for a good post workout meal due to the … [Read more...] about Homemade vegetarian Japanese curry rice
Wednesday night Vegetable Market
My bike outside a Tan Phu vegetables market. … [Read more...] about Wednesday night Vegetable Market
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 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