issue 49 - AsiaLIFE Magazine

Mi Quangstreet gourmetQuang noodle soups area specialty of Quang Namprovince and Danang. Theygenerally have just enoughpork and dried shrimp basedbroth to cover the noodles.What makes Quang noodlesoups unique is the richnessand complex flavours ofthe broth. A bowl of miQuang is served with rice orspacious and welcoming atmosphere. Themenu boasts a wide range of Hong KongCantonese cuisine, including both dimsum, a la carte and set menus, regularlychanged by the creative chefs.Yu ChuInterContinental Asiana Saigon,corner of Hai Ba Trungand Le Duan, D1Tel: 3520 9099dine@icasianasaigon.comSpecializing in authentic Cantoneseand Peking cuisine. Award-winning chefegg noodles at the bottomand meat and seafood ontop. Then vegetables andcoarsely ground peanutsare added and it is servedwith pieces of crispy ricepaper. Mi Quang can befound throughout Vietnamand should cost betweenVND 15,000 to VND 60,000.Khoa Nguyenprepares dishes including handmadenoodles, dim sum and wok-fried items.Wide selection of live seafood. Fiveinteractive kitchens.FRENCHAu Manoir de Khai251 Dien Bien Phu, Q3 Tel: 3930 3394This top-end contemporary Frenchrestaurant is set in a picturesquecolonial villa with a lush courtyard anda lavish interior. Full of private roomsand opulent lounge areas, this uniqueeatery is the brainchild of Vietnamesefashion guru Hoang Khai of Khai Silkfame. Offers up dishes such as lobsterconsomme, pan-fried duck liver, salmonmedallions with Moet and escalope defoie gras.Le Bouchon de Saigon40 Thai Van Lung, D1This French diner-style restaurant hasan emphasis on hearty home cooking,courteous service and a relaxedatmosphere Chefs David Thai an AlexisMelgrani are well known industry figuresand this venue can hold its own amongthe city`s many French restaurantsLa Creperie17/7 Le Thanh TonTel: 0838247070A little taste of Brittany in Saigon at thisauthentic French creperie. A range ofsweet or salty crepes are available, andthey can also be made to your specifications.Also available it the deliciousBreton cider. Open 11am to 11pm,seven days.INDIANSaigon Indian73 Mac Thi Buoi, D1 Tel: 3824 5671Popular venue with an enormous menu.Serves both southern and northernIndian dishes like tandoori, biryani, dosaand idly snacks, plus a wide range ofvegetarian dishes. Offers a set lunchmenu. Cater service is available. Tandoor74/6 Hai Ba Trung, D1 Tel: 3930 4839www.tandoorvietnam.comPart of a chain of restaurants coveringHanoi and Saigon, Tandoor featuresa large selection of standard northernIndian dishes, including a good vegetarianselection. Excellent cheap set lunchesand reasonable prices all around.Will organize catering for events. INTERNATIONALAmigo Grill55 Nguyen Hue, D1 Tel: 3824 1248Outstanding steaks made with Australian,U.S. and Argentine beef, servedin a cosy, family-friendly environmentwith large tables and banquette seating.Dishes like leg of lamb and seafoodare also on the menu. Open 11 am to11 pm.Blanchy's Tash93 - 95 Hai Ba Trung, D1www.blanchystash.comA high-end bar and restaurant withoutdoor terrace. With ex-Nobu LondonChef at the helm, Blanchy’s offers tapaslikesnacks that fuse Japanese andSouth American influences. Expect greatthings here from international DJs andrenowned mixologistsBlack Cat13 Phan Van Dat, D1 Tel: 3829 2055Tiny but popular District 1 restaurantserving up an excellent selection ofWestern and Vietnamese fare and anextensive range of sandwiches and burgers.The District 2 location also featuresa slate of sushi and Mexican food, andthe District 7 outpost has a full barbecuemenu. BoatHouse40 Lily Road, APSC Compound,36 Thao Dien, D2 Tel: 3744 6790Riverside restaurant with umbrella-shadedtables spread across outdoor deckand small indoor dining room. Servesremarkably fresh and inspired dishesmade with choice local and importedingredients—favourites include the sirloinburger and pan-fried fish and chips.BoomarangCresent Residence 2-3-4, No. 107 TonDat Tien, PMH, D7 Tel: 3744 6790Riverside restaurant with umbrella-shadedtables spread across outdoor deckand small indoor dining room. Servesremarkably fresh and inspired dishesmade with choice local and importedingredients—favourites include the sirloinburger and pan-fried fish and chips.Cafe SaigonGround floor, Moevenpick Hotel Saigon253 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu NhuanTel: 3844 9222 ext. 234www.moevenpick-saigon.comAn international buffet with unique foodconcepts that is perfect for gatheringfamily and friends.Cham Charm3 Phan Van Chuong, Phu My HungTel: 5410 9999The highlight of this upscale, beautifullydecorated Asian restaurant is a specialseafood buffet that includes Portugueseoysters, Alaskan crab, lobsters, sushi,sashimi, Japanese-style seafood, Langoustineprawns, American Angus beefand much more. Errazuriz wines are alsoasialife HCMC 57