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Best of Saigon: Noodles

June 12, 2026

Garrett MacLean

Nothing captures the energy of Saigon quite like pulling up a plastic stool for a steaming bowl of noodles. Whether you’re going for breakfast or dinner, there is no shortage of amazing noodle spots around the city. While Vietnam is known for it’s phở, this list aims to share various places around the city that offer something different. From big, tender duck legs on top of egg noodles in Bình Thạnh, to Michelin Guide recommended street food stalls, to the legendary daily rotating menu of the late Nguyễn Thị Thành near Hoàng Sa, here is a list of some of the best places to grab a bowl of noodles in Saigon.

Best of Saigon: Noodles

June 12, 2026

Garrett MacLean

Best of Saigon: Quán Nhậu

June 28, 2026

Liam Langan

Emblematic of Vietnam’s culinary landscape, to nhậu means to go out for the purpose of food, drinks, and conversation. Featuring ice-cold beers, hearty home cooked fare, and Vietnam's favourite low-plastic stool furniture, nhậu's are where you get to taste the country's culinary identity. In this list, we'll show you some of Saigon's best spots to nhậu!

Best of Saigon: Quán Nhậu

June 28, 2026

Liam Langan

Kai: Curiosity and the Art of Noticing (In)visible Spaces

June 20, 2026

Liam Langan

As co-founder of Invisible Space Studios, Kai has made a living out of finding creative solutions to problems, yet he credits a lot of his success to curiosity rather than raw creativity. With roots in a botanical-filled childhood in Trà Vinh, he's living proof of grace, humility, and how far you can go when you seek what speaks to you.

Kai: Curiosity and the Art of Noticing (In)visible Spaces

June 20, 2026

Liam Langan

Nhà Thảo: The Healing Powers of Tea

June 19, 2026

Liam Langan

Opened in April of this year, Nhà Thảo serves as a reminder about the power of herbal medicine and the health, beauty, and vitality that can be gained from a properly prepared glass of tea. With an emphasis on the quality of their ingredients, Nhà Thảo is building a reputation as one of Saigon's premier tea and milk tea brands.

Nhà Thảo: The Healing Powers of Tea

June 19, 2026

Liam Langan

Minh and Phuong: Two College Dropouts Rewriting Saigon’s Vintage Scene

June 18, 2026

Garrett MacLean

Minh and Phuong embody a natural synergy that emerged from the collision of contrasting backgrounds. Yet, when they first met four years ago, they were just two guys bonding over their love of fashion, their fears stemming from leaving school, and their quiet determination to build something real for themselves. Nowadays, they stand together at the helm of SPOT.HIDEOUT, one of Saigon’s most beloved independent vintage stores.

Minh and Phuong: Two College Dropouts Rewriting Saigon’s Vintage Scene

June 18, 2026

Garrett MacLean

Kane: Chasing Art and How (Not) To Be a Glue Bag

June 15, 2026

Liam Langan

Kane is the brains, blood, and guts behind one of Saigon's most interesting clothing brands, Glue Bag. Hailing from Wales where drawing, skating, and shooting videos gave his rural home the spark of creativity it needed, here's the story of someone who's always pursued art on his own terms.

Kane: Chasing Art and How (Not) To Be a Glue Bag

June 15, 2026

Liam Langan

Best of Saigon: Noodles

June 12, 2026

Garrett MacLean

Best of Saigon: Noodles

June 12, 2026

Garrett MacLean

Best of Saigon: Quán Nhậu

June 28, 2026

Liam Langan

Best of Saigon: Quán Nhậu

June 28, 2026

Liam Langan

Kai: Curiosity and the Art of Noticing (In)visible Spaces

June 20, 2026

Liam Langan

Kai: Curiosity and the Art of Noticing (In)visible Spaces

June 20, 2026

Liam Langan

Nhà Thảo: The Healing Powers of Tea

June 19, 2026

Liam Langan

Nhà Thảo: The Healing Powers of Tea

June 19, 2026

Liam Langan

Minh and Phuong: Two College Dropouts Rewriting Saigon’s Vintage Scene

June 18, 2026

Garrett MacLean

Minh and Phuong: Two College Dropouts Rewriting Saigon’s Vintage Scene

June 18, 2026

Garrett MacLean

Kane: Chasing Art and How (Not) To Be a Glue Bag

June 15, 2026

Liam Langan

Kane: Chasing Art and How (Not) To Be a Glue Bag

June 15, 2026

Liam Langan

Best of Saigon: Noodles

June 12, 2026

Garrett MacLean

Best of Saigon: Noodles

June 12, 2026

Garrett MacLean

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Kai: Curiosity and the Art of Noticing (In)visible Spaces

June 20, 2026|

Liam Langan

Minh and Phuong: Two College Dropouts Rewriting Saigon’s Vintage Scene

June 18, 2026|

Garrett MacLean

Kane: Chasing Art and How (Not) To Be a Glue Bag

June 15, 2026|

Liam Langan

Duy: The DJ Who Learned to Love the Dancefloor

June 8, 2026|

Liam Langan

Part of Saigon's creative collective, Tung Tăng, Duy, otherwise known by his stage name, Gỏi Cuốn, has been making a name for himself despite only starting to DJ three years ago. From The Observatory, Unmute in Hanoi, to gigs around Southeast Asia, here's the story of one of Vietnam's most up-and-coming DJs.

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Nhà Thảo: The Healing Powers of Tea

June 19, 2026|

Liam Langan

Kirimen: The Beauty of Subtraction

June 11, 2026|

Liam Langan

Kirimen is a ramen establishment that began in Osaka, Japan. Newly opened in Saigon, the brand continues its philosophy built around stripping a dish back to its essentials. Their 'Kiritama' is a prime example of this: consisting of noodles, a sauce, and an egg, the bowl is proof of all that you can gain when you focus on quality.

Tiệm Tóc Của Chú Tư: A Barbershop With a Beginner's Mind

May 30, 2026|

Garrett MacLean

I arrived early, a quarter to 1pm on a hot and humid Friday afternoon in May. The lounge area of Tiệm Tóc Của Chú Tư (4RAU's Deluxe branch in District 3) was neat and tidy, with two others already seated and being groomed. The shop had a distinct wabi-sabi design—cracks on the wall revealing the raw brick and stone beneath. I sat down for only a moment before I noticed the bookshelf in the corner.

Lulu: When Cuba Sings in Saigon

May 20, 2026|

Liam Langan

The longer you live in Saigon, the deeper you discover it goes. The city bursts with a vibrancy that’s hard to contain but what makes all of its personality so special is that some of its most interesting places are the ones hidden in plain sight. When I finally stepped into Lulu, what I found was another world.

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Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell: Escape Through Transformation

March 5, 2026|

Garrett MacLean

Phạm Thiên Ân’s debut feature film is a rare cinematic journey. Through color, sound, and contemplation of the soul, you experience life, death, and rebirth.

The Lover: On Pleasure, Pain, and Power

December 12, 2025|

Garrett MacLean

It’s been awhile since I read something as beautiful as the prose of Marguerite Duras. Her writing is elegant, cunning, and dark. Her main character in The Lover is the same.

The Scent of Green Papaya: Observation Over Destruction

October 26, 2025|

Garrett MacLean

Set in Vietnam in 1951, a young girl, Mùi, shows up to work as a servant for a family. She witnesses many things, learns a lot, but above all, never loses her childlike sense of wonder.

The Blues, Greens, and Yellows of Da Nang

September 20, 2025|

Garrett MacLean

Every city has a color scheme. You hear the name, you imagine the colors.

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Best of Saigon: Quán Nhậu

June 28, 2026|

Liam Langan

Best of Saigon: Noodles

June 12, 2026|

Garrett MacLean

Best Of Saigon: Burgers

May 31, 2026|

Liam Langan

Who doesn’t love a good burger? Sure, Vietnam’s home to one of the tastiest cuisines in the world but nothing screams comfort food as much as a pair of buns and a patty. Once you’ve got those two ingredients, the possibilities are endless. From more classic burger styles to the recent smashburger craze, in this list, we’ll cover some of Saigon’s most beloved burger joints.

Best of Saigon: Places to Exercise

May 24, 2026|

Garrett MacLean

In a city as wildly fun as Saigon, there are many outlets to blow off some steam when you need to the most. No matter who you are though, at the top of the list has to be getting some exercise. From yoga to dancing to jiu jitsu and beyond, Saigon has places across the city that offer a wide variety of ways to get sweat in. Here is a guide that will show you the best places to kick-start your exercise routine and keep you fit year-round.

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