Places that fill District 0.
In the lush Đà Lạt hillsides you may find yourself wandering around in the cool, early morning in desperate need of a pick me up. One of the seemingly peculiar solutions to that is to grab a crisp, refreshing cup of weasel coffee.
Date night? There's no better place for a table for two.
If you’re in the mood for hidden bars and cafes, must-visit shops, or unforgettable street food, District 0 is ready to take you to Saigon’s hidden gems.
From the moment you sit down, your taste buds are salivating, your stomach is grumbling, and you know you’re in for a show tonight.
From modern masterpieces to traditional works to thought-provoking installations, here are some of District 0's favourite art galleries in Saigon.
What makes a building feel like home? What makes a space feel great? What makes a cafe feel worthy of visiting? It’s all in the subtle, almost invisible details. The ones you don’t see right at first.
Everyone talks about Taco Tuesday but why not enjoy an evening of Mexican goodness when you know you won't have to work the next day? That's why for me, nothing really beats MixTape's $1 tacos on Friday.
When love is in the air, District 0 knows where to go. From cafes to wine bars to parks, here are some of District 0's favourite date spots.
Bookstores are otherworldly, possessing a deep, spiritual quality that as a kid I could never understand nor put my finger on. Now that I’m older and I’m trying to make a living writing, the ethereal essence of a bookstore continues to hold me in a transfixed wonder.
It’s the perfect trap. The perfect room to get cozy, get caffeinated, and get lost in thought.
Saigon has some of the best cuisine from all over the world. Let District 0 guide you to the best of what the city has to offer.
Then that magical thing happens. At some point while admiring nature’s simplicity, you’ll realise you’ll have stopped thinking about all the things that were bothering you before. It all melted away.
For a glimpse into Saigon's vibrant bar scene, check out some of District 0's favourites.
Saigon is a cafe haven. Whether you like a busy spot for people watching, or a quiet, hidden cafe to spend some alone time, these are some of District 0's favourites.
Union Jack’s has been a mainstay in Saigon since opening in 2017. Priding themselves on being the quintessential British Fish & Chips restaurant in the heart of Saigon, they’ve upheld that reputation with love from locals and expats alike.
Like most weekends, when we arrived Rafters was already in full swing. People upstairs. People downstairs. Drinks flowing. Conversations overflowing. Newcomers popping in. Day-oners stopping by. But last Saturday was different.
Above Cafe Nuta’s red door are four red letters: L-I-V-E. As if to say, the cafe itself is live on the air and for those about to enter: please do so quietly.
It started with a harmless Google search.
Whenever I’m desperate for a dip in a pool, whenever I need to slow down a little, escape the grinding machinery of Saigon and spend several hours sinking into a peace and quiet like no other, I know where I’m going.
I never used to care much for cafes. Why pay for a coffee when I can have one at home? A Priori, to some extent, changed this.
When I speak about my barbershop, I’m not talking about the shop itself. I’m referring to my barber, a Vietnamese guy in his late-twenties called Phát .
It was quiet, and the quiet felt good. The quietness slowed things down. So slow, in fact, I could finally hear.
A wino's wonderland, when you wander into Mowe you can't help but wonder whether you're still in Saigon
Some places have their pulse on the city: Neo's one of them
Not sure what to do? Here's a trifecta of activities for an evening well spent in Saigon