issue 49 - AsiaLIFE Magazine

fast, lunch and dinner, and particularlynoted for its sumptuous buffet selectionwhich combines Asian, Western andVietnamese cuisine.Skewers9A Thai Van Lung, D1 Tel: 3822 4798www.skewers-restaurant.comRustic Mediterranean restaurant wheresubtle colours and exposed brickworkcombine with jazzy tunes. Serves tabouleh,falafel, couscous and kebab. Highly ratedfor its grilled meats, bread and dip combos,soups and pastas. ITALIANBasilicoInterContinental AsianaSaigon, Ground Floor,Corner Nguyen Du and Hai Ba Trung, D1Tel: 3520 9099dine@icasianasaigon.comContemporary and casual trattoria-stylerestaurant specializing in authentic Italiandishes and homemade desserts. Woodfiredpizza oven and a wide selection ofItalian wines.Casa Italia86 Le Loi, D1Tel: 3824 4286www.casaitalia.com.vnServes home-style Italian cooking includingpasta and pizza as well as a selection ofsteak and seafoodd dishes. Open daily 10am until late.Good Morning Vietnam197 De Tham, D1 Tel: 3837 1894Popular authentic Italian restaurant withadditional outlets around the country.Specializes in thin-crust pizza, pasta and arange of Italian dishes. Good selection ofItalian wines. La Braceria11 Le Thanh Ton, D1Tel: 3824 7446www.labraceria.com.vnA Mediterranean-style grill house thatserves imported prime steaks, lamb, duckand fresh seafood as well as pasta andpizza. Great selection of old and newworld winesLa Hostaria17B Le Thanh Ton, D1 Tel: 3823 1080Rustic eatery specializing in top-endtraditional cuisine from various regions inItaly. Main courses from 130,000 VND withdaily specials on offer. Serves excellentpizza. OperaGround floor Park Hyatt Hotel, 2 Lam SonSquare, D1Tel: 3824 1234Slick, contemporary eatery with exposedbrick and glass. The space revolvesaround an island kitchen from which chefsproduce gourmet Italian fare. Internationallytrained chefs work with the freshestand finest ingredients around to producesome superb dishes.JAPANESEChiisana HashiRiver Garden, 170 Nguyen Van Huong,Thao Dien, D2Tel: 6683 5308 0903 669 252Serves authentic Japanese cuisuineincluding sashimi, sushi, tempura, sukiyakiand shabu shabu.Kissho14 Nguyen Hue, D1Tel: 3823 2223Fax: 3823 3343kissho.wmcvietnam.comSaigon’s newest Japanese restaurantboasts a multi-concept cuisine set in acutting edge interior. Specialties includeteppanyaki, yakiniku, sushi and sashimicrafted by expert chefs. The freshestimported meats and seafood round outthe menu, accompanied by an extensiveselection of fine wines and Japanesespirits. Open 11.30 am to 2 pm and 5.30pm to 10 pm.IkiGround floor, Moevenpick Hotel Saigon253 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu NhuanTel: 3844 9222 ext. 127www.moevenpick-saigon.comA Japanese restaurant that turns the notionof the common hotel sushi eatery onits head thanks to an affordable menu anda fun atmosphere.MOF – Japanese Sweets & CoffeeLevel B3-17A, Vincom Centre, 70-72 LeThanh Ton, D130 Le Loi, D1Refined Japanese café specializing inunique desserts and food. Focusing onuse of organic products, this casual eateryhas a comprehensive Japanese diningmenu along with a wonderful selection ofsweets and offers possibly the most divineand delectable gelato in HCM City.NishimuraMövenpick Hotel Saigon, 253 NguyenVan Troi, Phu Nhuan Tel: 3844 9222Exquisitely prepared sushi and sashimifrom a globetrotting chef with threedecades’ experience. A wide range ofcooked dishes and monthly meal promotionsare also available.The Sushi Bar2 Le Thanh Ton, D1 Tel: 3823 80423A Ton Duc Thang, D1 Tel: 3911 8618This brightly lit Japanese-style restaurantserves over 40 varieties of sushi atreasonable prices. Sit at the sushi bar orin private rooms upstairs. Open until 11.30pm, delivery available on request. Zen20 Le Thanh Ton, D1 Tel: 3825 0782Located amid the sea of Japaneserestaurants on Le Thanh Ton Street,Zen offers a wide range of Japanesedishes. The yakitori station grills upfantastic steak and quail’s eggs, andthe chilled udon noodles are also astandout.KOREANKim Bab Chun GookR4 42 Hung Phuoc 2, Phu My HungTel: 6296 9057Korean boonshik/snack food eateryserving up a wide variety of light butsubstantial foods including dumplings,rameyon and fish cakes.Kumdo6A Pham Ngoc Thach, D3Tel: 3824 3253Korean beef barbecue served in small,welcoming dining rooms with barbecuesbuilt into tables. Large selection ofraw meat specialties.SOUTHEAST ASIANBaan Thai55 Thao Dien, D2Tel: 3744 5453If you have been missing the delights ofBangkok nightlife then this restaurantand bar should be for you. The Thaichefs whip up all the traditional dishesyou know and love, while in the barthere are a host of drinks and activitiesto help while away an evening.Lac Thai71/2 Mac Thi Buoi, D1 Tel: 3823 7506An elegant restaurant tucked in analleyway and decorated with art-decofurniture. Authentic Thai cuisine preparedby two Thai chefs. Food is tasty but lessspicy than you’d find in Thailand. LOUISIANEBREWHOUSEBeachside Nha TrangAsian & Western CuisineSwimming Pool & Private Beachwww.louisianebrewhouse.com.vnasialife HCMC 59