Author Archives: K

Itacho Sushi vs. [Ho Chi Minh City] Sushi Bar – The Battle of Sushi

Posted on December 8, 2011 by K

It is interesting how our tastebuds changed over time. I use to fancy sushi with cooked ingredients i.e. tamago before I fell crazily in love with raw fish sushi i.e. sake. The tastebuds eventually evolved towards aburi sushi. I wonder … Continue reading →

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[Ho Chi Minh City] Banh Cuon – Delicious Rice Rolls

Posted on November 29, 2011 by K

One of my favourite snacks in Saigon is Banh Cuon (Steamed rice rolls). It is a popular local breakfast item and is similar to Singapore’s Chee Cheong Fun. Banh Cuon is typically served with bean sprouts and Vietnamese pork sausage … Continue reading →

Posted in All-Day Breakfast, Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam, Take-Away, Vietnamese | 6 Comments

Weekend in Singapore

Posted on November 28, 2011 by K

I spent the weekend back in Singapore and met up with P! We explored the quaint little shops & cafés in Tiong Bahru – that area is shaping up nicely to be the next Duxton hill. You can expect a … Continue reading →

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[Ho Chi Minh City] Intercontinental Asiana Saigon

Posted on November 8, 2011 by K

My temporary quarters in Vietnam and I we love it! I asked S & Y (who visited me in Saigon) what they liked MOST in the visit and the answer is…..Intercontinental Asiana It’s a very comfortable hotel in an accessible … Continue reading →

Posted in Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam, Hotel, Restaurant | 6 Comments

[Ho Chi Minh City] Trung Nguyen Coffee – The Saigon Starbucks

Posted on October 30, 2011 by K

I’m a caffeine addict (as opposed to the caffeine intolerant P) and getting a cup of starbucks on my way to work was a daily routine in Singapore (I guess having a branch in our workplace lobby helps). I’m having withdrawal … Continue reading →

Posted in All-Day Breakfast, Café, Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam, Vietnamese | 4 Comments