VIETNAMESE CUISINE and RESTAURANTS
While writing this blog and taking a glance at all the photos I have taken of these various Vietnamese cuisine, I become so hungry and restless, that I don't know where this blog entry shall start. Nevertheless, it's time to finish this post.
A day before I went to Ho Chi Minh City, a friend of mine told me not to miss the spring rolls. Then, I answered in a normal manner, "Yes, I won't." To my mind, spring rolls, wherever made are all the same...no such distinction. But mind you, this is not all about spring rolls, as it is just one of the many dishes Vietnam has to offer. I had no expectations for the food in the city, as I had the impression that I will be bearing with the vegetables and other unknown fruits and leaves on this trip. To my surprise, the said notion all changed...
Local food is one of the must-trys in every travel...you get to learn the locals' way of living and their culture in general. Having said that, here are my top favorite restaurants and bars in Ho Chi Minh City:
Local food is one of the must-trys in every travel...you get to learn the locals' way of living and their culture in general. Having said that, here are my top favorite restaurants and bars in Ho Chi Minh City:
BOULEVARD RESTAURANT AND WINE
I am never a lover of vegetables and anything that goats chew and take for a meal. But the way this restaurant served it, I could say nothing is really permanent...everything changes. Take a look at these photos and I would bet you'll get hungry in awhile...
lotus root salad with chicken |
steamed clam with cream and milk sauce |
everybody's favorite- fried shrimps and pork spring rolls |
sauteed morning glory with garlic |
sweet and sour clam soup |
stewed fish in pot |
sauteed yellow noodles- for spicy food lovers |
interiors of the restaurant |
This bamboo-made structure is the favorite hangout place and rendezvous for backpackers as it is near the backpackers street and it's location is strategically located near the parks and other tourist destinations. It is located in District 1 and this is my second time to visit the said establishment. As compared in the year 2009, there are significant improvements, from its food presentation to the restaurant's layout. At night, a loud music can be heard from this restaurant, which makes it one of the liveliest in the First District of Ho Chi Minh.
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February 2011- with my future business partners |
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with my childhood friends/travel buddies last March 2009 |
at night |
the world famous Allez Boo burgers |
Tagged as the backpackers street, as there are various budget hotels in this street, it is no surprise that at night everyone seems to be wide awake and wandering for whatever activity they want to indulge into.
As for the food, all I can say is, it's bearable and not that remarkable. It is something that will just feed your appetite, what is important while in this district is the feeling that you are in abroad as you get to see and meet various nationalities. It is the company and the ambiance that matters here and not the food itself.
In the year 2009, I was able to try the Vietnamese chicken noodles on one of the restaurants near the Orient Hotel, which unfortunately I could not remember the name. And it tastes good.
PALACE HOTEL RESTAURANT
spring rolls again... |
Vietnamese chicken noodles |
The food can easily be forgotten but the comfort of staying there and the ambiance is something to remember. Moreso, the stay in the said restaurant becomes memorable when you have been walking for distances for a number of hours under the scorching heat of the sun and you need an airconditioned and a truly relaxing place to stay. One thing I've observed, it is only the manager who knows how to speak English, so in his absence, always hold the menu and point to the server whatever it is that you wanted to place for an order.
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nice! will try these restos out when we go July!
ReplyDeletethanks for reading! (",)
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