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Do you plan to use the metro lines in these cities?
Vietnam
Central Vietnam ơi, beware.
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Vietnam
Province officials cite safety concerns and animal welfare as reasons why the tourism activity should be stopped across all of Dak Lak.
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Tech
Guess the tax department wasn't a fan of Emily in Paris .
Vietnam
After days of being battered by adverse weather conditions, provinces in central Vietnam need all the help they can get, financial and otherwise.
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Vietnam
Vung Tau is a fitting name for the coastal town that invites people to pause and stay a while.
Saigon
The project is expected to last three years.
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Architecture
The five-story building, which includes a cinema, a 900-seat auditorium, large conference rooms, space for club activities, libraries and free areas, was praised for its eco-friendly design.
Vietnam
Within the last few weeks, Vietnam has been hit by consecutive storms, and the extreme weather conditions aren't showing any sign of stopping soon.
Hanoi
The train cars arrived in Hai Phong after being shipped from France.
Eat & Drink Partner
The backstory of the drink in your hand may be far richer than you imagine.
Eat & Drink Partner
The backstory of the drink in your hand may be far richer than you imagine.
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Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.
Vietnam
Communities across the central coast of Vietnam are going through one of the most challenging, widespread natural disasters in recent history.
Education
Promoting mental wellness requires a holistic approach.
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Society
Families are choosing to have more boys than girls, and experts worry this will cause problems in the future.
Eat & Drink Partner
With international tourism in Vietnam dead for the foreseeable future, now is the perfect time for Saigoneers to explore businesses in their own city that they may have previously overlooked. Take, for example, the elegant Sofitel Saigon Plaza on Le Duan, home to LE 17 Bistro. The convenient location recently underwent a redesign, transforming it from a fine dining restaurant with a Michelin-star chef to a cozy bistro. Featuring five distinct dining areas, each with its own je ne sais quoi , the spacious restaurant offers outstanding French food and a fine selection of drinks at a lower price point than one may expect from a five-star property. Described as ‘bistro chic,’ LE 17 is perfect for everything from a relaxed meal among friends or colleagues to a romantic dinner for two. The dining areas include the airy ‘gazebo’; the ‘terrace’ overlooking Le Duan; the white-table-cloth brasserie room; and a private dining room where one wall features the courtyard of a Provencal villa, giving diners the sense of enjoying their meal in the south of France - a trip that is physically impossible for those in Vietnam at the moment. The impressive menu aims to bring ‘mom’s comfort food’ to the table, if your mom is French, that is. It includes house specials such as frog legs sauteed with parsley and cauliflower tabbouleh, and lamb shank with dried fruit tabbouleh. The rest of the menu features a range of grilled meats, soups, fish entrees, and three vegan dishes, a welcome nod to non-meat eaters. During our visit, Saigoneer went with a feast of French classics, starting with the salmon tartare with avocado and watermelon. The plump bites of imported salmon were bright and extremely fresh, while the avocado and watermelon provided alternating hints of buttery and sweet. The most pleasant element was the delightful burst of citrus that accompanies the first bite of the fish. Next was the Nicoise salad, a dish that really needs no introduction. This version featured thick slices of seared red tuna, and it was immediately clear that LE 17 Bistro’s seafood game is top-tier. Another appetizer was next, the foie gras with red fruits sauce, a variety which the chef assured us is as French as it gets. The rich, hefty pieces of foie gras were a real treat, while the sauce only added to the decadence. This was not a meal for light eaters. That really became clear when the next dish came out, the genuinely hedonistic beef bourguignon with tagliatelle, which was a menu special that night. The dark, velvety Burgundy sauce cradled two pieces of imported beef that were among the most tender I’ve ever consumed. I really can’t overstate how tender they were; truly melt-in-your-mouth in every sense of the phrase. I was already getting full, but weren’t done yet, as the sauteed frog legs landed on the table next - they were also splendidly tender, practically falling off the bone as you picked them up. Finally, a few different, exquisitely presented desserts arrived, namely the warm apple tart with vanilla ice cream; profiteroles swimming in a veritable ocean of chocolate sauce; the special rum baba, a boozy delight that I was not previously familiar with; and finally thed Kouign-amann, a cake from the Breton region that is unlikely to appear on any other menu in Saigon. While I am far from an expert on French food, LE 17 Bistro’s food surely ranks among the best of its kind in town, and is certainly worthy of a visit - especially at a time when hotels are facing a tough business environment due to the pandemic. The ambiance is wonderful as well, with ample sunlight streaming in during the day, accompanied by the light music one pictures playing at brasseries across Paris. Of course, an extensive wine list will make even the most discerning vino fan happy, while the Kronenbourg beer, imported from France, is a nice touch as well. There are other signs of the Sofitel’s attention to detail as well. For example, diners can purchase an engraved cutlery box to take home or keep at the restaurant, so that each time they visit they will have their own special set of utensils to use. Such personal touches help LE 17 to really stand out from the crowd - and the outstanding food really puts it head-and-shoulders above the rest. Sofitel Saigon Plaza's website Sofitel Saigon Plaza's Facebook Phone: 28 38241555 Sofitel Saigon Plaza's Email
Environment
What would Vietnam be without the Mekong Delta?