The Intercontinental Hotel in Saigon is one of the best in the city, so naturally it is also home to some of the top restaurants. Any Saigon native, whether expat or local, knows that the place to go for Chinese food is the city's Chinatown Cho Lon (District 5) however we were looking for a slightly … Continue reading Yu Chu at the Intercontinental Saigon
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Vegan Food Tour
We will keep this brief so as not to give away too much of the tour. We aren't really 'tour' kinda people however recently some travelling friends (nomadnoodles) recommended this walking vegan tour and their rave review had us sold. The tour is run by Hieu, a dynamic, young Vietnamese man who is very knowledgeable … Continue reading Vegan Food Tour
Simple Place
Simple place is about as no frills as you can get. If you drive too quickly down Quoc Huong Street in Thao Dien, you won't even see it. Its the kind of spot you end up at deliberately, not stumble upon unintentionally. Two tiled steps get you up into the restaurant, through the sliding glass … Continue reading Simple Place
The Vintage Emporium
The Vintage Emporium in Saigons expat suburb of Thao Dien, is a real aesthetic masterpiece. The restaurant is housed in a magnificent old remodelled vila with dark wood finishes and big curved windows which let in an abundance of light. The decor is minimal but trendy and the space feels clean and uncluttered. Big palms … Continue reading The Vintage Emporium
Welcome to Ate What Where
Welcome to Ate What Where. We are a Cambodian-American and South African couple living in Asia. This little food love child was born out of our passion for exploring Saigon and trying as many of it's diverse range of restaurants, cafes and bars as we could. We hope you will be inspired by the food, … Continue reading Welcome to Ate What Where