Chili Lemongrass Beef Rice – This is truly comfort food at best after a long day at work. I can’t wait to try the new chili lemongrass chicken wings too! Overall – Caphe East remains as one of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants in Singapore. I’m happy to see that the business seems to be doing pretty well.… Read More
Category Archives: Vietnamese
The Best Banh Xeo……is a Home-Made One
The title of this post said it all. Next on my “to master” list -Banh khot . I can’t find this dish anywhere in Singapore! Read Saigon Sandwich – Authentic Vietnamese Food in Singapore #10 Read Vietnamese Cafes – Authentic Vietnamese Food in Singapore #7, #8 & #9 Read Caphe East Vietnamese Cuisine – Authentic… Read More
#CookForFamily – K
ENTRÉE GOI CUON (Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimps, Pork & Rice Noodle) - I learnt how to make this popular Vietnamese appetiser in Saigon cooking class. My family is very fond of this healthy snack so it’s an obvious choice for the #CookForFamily menu. [TOP LEFT] Pan-sear the pepper and salt marinated pork and cut it into thin slices [TOP RIGHT] Boil the… Read More
[Ho Chi Minh City] Cuc Gach Quan – Homestyle Vietnamese Favourites
Cuc Gach Quan is my most frequented restaurant in Saigon. And no, I can’t pronounce the name. This is one of the safest choices to bring visitors for wholesome Vietnamese food - Even Brangelina visited this restaurant in their Saigon trip! Cuc Gach Quan is so popular that reservations is a must. Having the experience of being turned away… Read More
[Ho Chi Minh City] Banh Khot – Savory Coconut Rice Cakes
Banh khot is a delicious street food in Vietnam. It’s like a mini size savory pancake with pork or shrimp toppings . The main ingredients in the “cake” are rice flour, coconut milk & mung beans. The best banh khot I had in Saigon was at this street vendor based at the corner of Tue Tinh Street and Cong Chua… Read More
[Ho Chi Minh City] Up Cafe – Up Up and Away
An Up House Replica by National Geographic – Image from its website I love the movie Up. It’s my all-time favourite Disney movie. The movie was so touching and deep that I sometimes wonder whether the targeted audience (i.e. children) understand the meaning of the show. I was really intrigued to check out the Up Café in Saigon… Read More
[Ho Chi Minh City] L’usine – P.S. I Love You Too
I read about L’usine in many magazines and I regreted that I did not try this “PS. café” alike until my most recent trip there. I can imagine that this would be my every Sunday hangout if I were still staying in HCMC. The pretty cafe is located conveniently in Dong Khoi but you need to pass by the dodgy… Read More
Vietnamese Cafes – Authentic Vietnamese Food in Singapore #7, #8 & #9
[LEFT] Trung Nguyen Coffee – Authentic Vietnamese Food in Singapore #7 [RIGHT] The cafe was empty on a Saturday evening. I wanted to order my favourite Legendee coffee but it costs more than $12 which i’m not ready to pay . I took the cashier’s suggestion and ordered a traditional Vietnamese coffee – Creative 4: Creation ($6).… Read More