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Mystery Diner - August

Something of an elder statesman on the Saigon restaurant scene, Tandoor has been dishing up Indian fare for 14 years. Our undercover investigator heads along to find out if it’s still producing the goods. Photos by Quinn Ryan Mattingly.

Material World

The NGO behind Vietnam Quilts, Vietnam Plus, has been preparing for the opening of a shop with a new range of products made by impoverished women in the Mekong Delta. Sarah Johnson visited Hau Giang Province to see who and how they help. Photos by Quinn R

The Long and Short of Hits

Community theatre is all about the love. And so was the Hanoi International Theatre Society’s 2010 summer production Love Shorts — a series of short plays presented by Joma Bakery.Words by Julia Plevin. Photos by Aaron Joel Santos.

Golden Oldie

Forty-five years after making her live debut in Saigon as a Beatles-mad teen, Ngoc Thy is still thrilling audiences. Duncan Forgan shoots the breeze with the irrepressible songstress. Photo by Quinn Ryan Mattingly.

Pinoy Power

Vietnam’s rampant development is drawing a growing contingent of expats to these shores and a significant number are Filipino. Sarah Johnson finds out how Southeast Asia’s master travellers are faring in this competitive job market.

Fill Your Cup

Solace can be hard to come by in Saigon. Luckily the city possesses a wealth of cafes where peace and respite are as plentiful as the coffee. Karin Esterhammer investigates. Photos by Linh Phanroy.

The Medicine Man

Julia Plevin checks the pulse of traditional Chinese medicine in Hanoi. Turns out it is alive and well. Photos by Aaron Joel Santos.

City Guide

  • Attractions
  • Eat & Drink
  • Nightlife
  • Travel
Museums, Pagodas, Excursions and Activities
Ho Chi Minh City may not have the instantly endearing architecture and greenery of its northern neighbour, Hanoi, but it is still a city with much to see and do. From pagodas and museums to rock climbing, excursions to the mangroves of Can Gio and a trip to Cholon (Chinatown), there is much to keep the visitor busy.
  Restaurants & Delivery Services
As Vietnam moves into the 21st century, so the options for dining out increase by the day. Local cuisine and street food continues to have a huge following while anything from Malaysian curries to falafels, French-style bistro fare, Korean bibimbap, sushi and pasta is also available around town. With aircon dining the present fad, so street dishes like pho, bun bo Hue and cha gio are getting a makeover.
  Bars, Clubs, Cafes and Music Venues
Saigon is not Bangkok, but the options for a night out on the town are continuing to grow. Live music in the form of bands playing covers is everywhere and bars from the dingy backpacker haven in Pham Ngu Lao to the more international-styled watering hole downtown are doing a good trade. And don’t forget the nightclubs and the fashion for drinking top-shelf spirits. It’s big. Saigon even has a bar dedicated to something called FTV.
  Resorts, Travel Agencies and Information
For contact numbers for airlines to local travel agencies, tours and transport information, the listings on these pages have everything you need for travel to and from the city. There is also a list of resorts and hotels up and down the country. So, find the best budget guesthouses and the country’s most exclusive hideaway, look no further.

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