issue 49 - AsiaLIFE Magazine

listingsfood &drinkBAR RESTAURANTSBuddha Bar7 Thao Dien, D2 Tel: 3744 2080An Phu institution serves up tasty mealsand good drinks in a friendly, chilled environment.Plenty of room to relax inside orout, plus a pool table on premise. Cafe Latin17 Dong Du, D1In its third location, this expat favouritecontinues to deliver good food, anextensive drink list and a comfortableatmosphere. Two levels to watch sporton or simply unwind. Said to serve thebest chicken parmigiana in Vietnam.Corso Steakhouse & BarNorfolk Hotel, 117 Le Thanh Ton, D1Located in the chic Norfolk Hotel CorsoSteakhouse & Bar is well known for itssteak imported from the US and Australia.Good destination for both lunchand dinner.Le Pub175/ 22 Pham Ngu Lao, D1www.lepub.orgOne of Pham Ngu Lao’s favouritewatering holes, Le Pub also has a goodmenu of well-executed pub grub andinternational favourites. Hearty breakfastis available all day and specials are offereddaily.Mogambos50 Pasteur, D1 Tel: 3825 1311This restaurant has been around sincethe mid-1990s, which offers an insightinto its enduring quality. Specializes inAmerican grain-fed steaks, hamburgersand salads served in a pleasantatmosphere. Phatty’s46-48 Ton That Thiep, D1Tel: 3821 0705www.phattysbar.comJaspa’s Steve Hardy and Ben Winspear’ssports bar has five widescreen TVs, alarge drop-down screen and lots of pubgrub and beer for fans looking to take ina game or two.Qing110 Pasteur, D1www.qing.com.vnSophisticated downtown bar just off LeLoi specializes in Asian tapas, Asian/South American fusion dishes and a fewdelectable deserts. Variety of good winesby the glass or bottle.Sheridan's Irish House17/13 Le Thanh Ton, D1 Tel: 3823 0793www.sheridansbarvn.comCosy Irish pub with authentic Irish decor,a pleasant atmosphere and regular livemusic. Wide range of classic pub grub,East Asian dishes and a fantastic breakfastfry-up available from 8 am.The TavernR2/24 Hung Gia 3, Bui Bang Doan, D7Tel: 5410 3900Boasts good international food, a pooltable, dartboards and sports coverageon large screens. Outdoor seating onmutiple levels. Second floor sportslounge hosts DJs at the weekends. ZanZBar41 Dong Du, D1Funky, modern interiors and variedinternational breakfast, lunch and dinnercuisine. Imported beers, cocktails,gourmet espresso coffee, and happyhours make ZanZBar a great after-workspot. Open late.CAFESCay Da CafeGround floor, Moevenpick Hotel Saigon253 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu NhuanTel: 3844 9222 ext. 118www.moevenpick-saigon.comStocks the Moevenpick’s chef’s mostdelicious cakes, pastries, ice cream andsandwiches.Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf12-14 Thai Van Lung, D194 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D3Nowzone, 235 Nguyen Van Cu, D5Metropolitan Bldng, 235 Dong Khoi, D1International café chain with a widevariety of coffees and teas, as well aslight snacks and food. Also sells freshroastedcoffee beans and tins of wholeleaf tea. Mojo88 Dong Khoi, D1www.sheratonsaigon.comA top-end cafe with an attractive interior,outdoor terrace at street level and comfortablelounges upstairs. Good businesscoffee or lunch venue.That’s CaféRivergarden, 170 Nguyen Van Huong, D2The Crescent, 103 Ton Dat Tien, PhuMy Hung, D7Hailing from the U.S., That’s Café isa new Khai Silk initiative. Claiming toprovide the best coffee in town in acomfortable and friendly atmosphere, it’sa great place to hold a business meetingor catch up with friends.X Cafe58 Pasteur, D1 Tel: 3914 2142Bright, spacious foreign-run cafedecorated in the style of an Alpine chalet.Popular with local makers and shakers,has a great open-plan upstairs area andtwo outdoor terraces. Regular live musicand homemade ice cream.CHINESELotus Court1st floor, Moevenpick Hotel Saigon253 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu NhuanTel: 3844 9222 ext. 168www.moevenpick-saigon.comDim Sum and exciting Cantonese cuisinein a unique and elegant setting.Ming Dynasty23 Nguyen Khac Vien, Phu My HungTel: 5411 5555Decorated in Ming Dynasty-style; offers100 dim sum varieties and 300 dishesprepared by a chef from Hong Kong. Therestaurant’s Imperial Buffet costs USD $39per person and includes free flow of wine.Ngan Dinh ChineseRestaurantWindsor Plaza Hotel, 18 AnDuong Vuong, D5 Tel: 3833 6688Beautiful wood paneling, colourful hanginglanterns and a sparkling mineral gallerymake for a relaxing dining experience atthe Windsor. Feast on roasted Pi Pa duck,giant grouper and steamed king prawns.Be sure to check out monthly specials.Shang Palace RestaurantNorfolk Mansion, 17-19-21Ly Tu Trong, D1Tel: 3823 2221www.shangpalace.com.vnAn upscale Chinese restaurant with afeast broaden your palate with promotions around townChocolate Easter Brunchat Hotel equatorialOn 8 April the Hotel Equatorial in HCMCity will present a buffet of traditionalEaster dishes from around the world atChit Chat @ the Café. The Easter SundayBrunch buffet is available from 11.30amto 2.30pm for the price of VND 690,000++/ person and VND 345,000++/ child 6to 12 years. There will also be an Easteregg hunt led by the Easter Bunny. Forreservations contact Hotel Equatorial at(08) 3839 7777, ext: 8000 or dine@hcm.equatorial.com.High Tea at CaravelleThe Caravelle is now offering twoafternoon high tea menus in the LobbyLounge. The Traditional English High Teapresents 11 classic sweet and savourybites, such as British chicken pie andberry scones with jam and whippedcream, on a three-tiered tea tray; whilethe Vietnamese High Tea treats come inwicker bowls and feature favourites suchas mini Banh Mi, Po Pia rice paper rollsand steamed tapioca layer cake. There isalso freshly brewed Ronnefeldt teas andLavazza coffee with either menu, pricedat VND 280,000 per person, or VND380,000 per person with an additionalflute of Taittinger Champagne. LobbyLounge, Ground Floor, Caravelle Hotel19 Lam Son Square, D1, HCMC. Tel:38234999. www.caravellehotel.com.Sweet Pavlovas availableat the CaravelleFrom 18 to 24 April try the Caravelle’sversion of the famous Pavlova cake.A light meringue cake with a crisp outercrust, each Pavlova comes freshly bakedwith a choice of toppings such as creampatisserie, caramelized bananas,toffee sauce, almonds, sliced kiwi, pistachiopowder, white chocolate shavingsand roasted hazelnuts. The cakes can bebought in the Caravelle’s Lobby Loungeon the ground floor for VND 118,000++per Pavlova.InterContinental Easter specialCelebrate Easter with special offers at theInterContinental Asiana Saigon. On GoodFriday (6 April) there will be a seafooddinner buffet for VND 828,000/person.The Easter Brunch on 7 April will costVND 996,000 VND/person, inclusive ofchampagne, bloody marys, mojitos andTiger draught beer; VND 796,000/person,inclusive of a free flow of selected wine,Tiger draught beer and soft drink, or VND696,000 with no beverages. There willalso be an Easter diner on 7 and 8 Aprilfor VND 820,000 and includes free flowof wine, Tiger draught and soft drinks orVND 348,000 for children from 5 to 11years old on 8 April only.Easter Sunday at WindsorOn 8 April, celebrate Easter Sunday withspecial egg hunting activities for childrenand a buffet dinner that can be sharedwith friends and family. There will also bea buy two get one free Krombacher Dark,Krombacher Draft, or Schneider Weissebeer available daily during Iced BeerCool-Down. Bring your Windsor VIPCardand get a 10 percent discount. CaféCentral An Dong, 4th Fl., Windsor PlazaHotel, 18 An Duong Vuong, D5.56 asialife HCMC