SOMETHING LIKE A “PHỞNOMENON” Arriving on the Saigon food scene just 12 weeks ago, Phở Chào’s 20-seater eatery has fast become one of the city’s go-to spots for dining or takeaway. With Mama Dung overseeing the kitchen, the small restaurant produces an incredibly clean, traditional Pho from Nam Dinh using a 3-day beef-bone stock and a secret blend of roasted herbs and spices. Add to this a range of delicious traditional beef cuts, chicken for their phở, a Ragu Bo (Beef Stew), and Mama Dung's Fried Chicken, they have all bases covered! Mama Dung’s daughter, Linh, oversees operations accompanied by legendary Saigon foodie, Will Knight, who has crafted a menu for foreigners that includes Phởtine (Poutine with Phở Gravy). Combining crunchy golden French fries with sharp cheddar cheese and smothered in a rich Phở gravy reduction, this glorious fusion of East meets West comfort food is a hit with all who try it. 52 Nguyen Cong Tru Street, Ward 19, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
ALL SYSTEMS ON THE GO FOR LACÀPH Whether we’re stuck at home in another lockdown, or our hectic schedule keeps us glued to the office chair, it’s not always possible to escape to our favourite cafe for some well-deserved me-time and an indulgent ice-cold drink. If this rings a bell with you, Lacàph has just what you’re looking for with a temptingly refreshing selection of ready-to-drink cold brew coffee and cold steeped cascara tea. Lacàph Signature Cold Brew is made from the finest Arabica beans, carefully roasted to enhance their smooth, dark, chocolaty notes, then brewed for over 18 hours to create a wonderfully refreshing drink. Their Cold Steep Cascara tea is made from the dried peel of Arabica cherries, cold steeped for over 20 hours to accentuate their delicate hints of fruit then blended with Lacàph Coffee Blossom Honey to complement their natural sweetness. Both are perfect for drinking at home, on the go, or anytime you’re thirsty. 1st Floor, 151 Dong Khoi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, DIstrict 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Tel: (+84) 866 721 202
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