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Oysters Prepared 24 Different Ways
06 Jul 2017

Oysters Prepared 24 Different Ways

Ho Chi Minh Citydistrict 4, food, grill, nhau, oysters, seafood, street food, vietnamese

There’s a stretch of Vinh Khanh Street in District 4 where you can lines of stores making seafood for your street eating pleasure. One such place, Chilli, stood out for its offering of oysters prepared in 24 combinations. There was a bit of a hesitation splitting two dozen oysters between the two of us, but...

A Taste of Hai Phong at Dì Lý
05 Jul 2017

A Taste of Hai Phong at Dì Lý

Ho Chi Minh Citydistrict 10, food, rice dish, street food, vietnamese

Looking for a late night bite that’s light and casual in the heart of District 1? Stop by Dì Lý – Bánh Đa Cua for some northern cuisine from the Hai Phong region. A flavor that’s not too heavy on the palate, yet still relying on the ingredients of seafood. It’s tucked away from the bustling...

Venturing Out For Cơm Tấm
05 Jul 2017

Venturing Out For Cơm Tấm

Ho Chi Minh Citydistrict 10, food, rice dish, street food, vietnamese

You will find signs for cơm tấm, broken rice, all over the streets of Saigon. From small carts with those legendary plastic red chairs to established restaurants luring you in with the sanctity of air conditioning. Either way, to find the best one the advice I got was simply “the one where you can smell...