Experiencing Vietnam through food


Wonderful souffle at La Villa, which was included in Vietnam’s first Michelin Guide last year. — Photos: ABBI KANTHASAMY

Venturing deeper into the heart and soul of Saigon, one encounters a city that pulsates with the energy of a thousand stories, each one a thread in the rich tapestry of Vietnam’s history. This is a place where the echoes of the past are not mere whispers but vibrant, living presences that shape the city’s present and future.

The roots of Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City, stretch deep into the annals of history, back to a time when it was a mere collection of fishing villages, known collectively as Prey Nokor. Its transformation began in earnest in the 17th century when Vietnamese settlers, pushing southward in a movement known as “Nam Tien”, began to inhabit the area.

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Saigon , Vietnam , Culinary , Food , Ho Chi Minh City , History

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