Food & Drink

Fresh Catch – La Villa, Saigon

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Fresh Catch lives up to its name by offering fresh seafood with a Mediterranean theme.

Co-owned and operated by one of Saigon’s most serial restaurateurs, Fresh Catch doesn’t disappoint. It introduces a fresh take on seafood that few others can match. Curated with a Mediterranean flair, be on the lookout for more from this brand as they continue to develop their menu. Our favorite time to visit is for their set lunch or their weekend brunch.

Location: 4B Phan Ke Binh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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ThirtySeven Woodfired Grill + Bar, Hoi An

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If you find yourself in Hoi An, stop by ThirtySeven Woodfired Grill + Bar for a river side dining experience.

It seems this month’s edition of The Directory is headlined with serial restaurateurs. We headed up to Hoi An to close out 2018 at Chef Duc’s new restaurant, ThirtySeven Woodfired Grill + Bar, situated next to the Thu Bon River, just outside of Hoi An’s old town. Dine on a variety of grilled, smoked, and slow-burned meats sourced from local farmers and fishermen. After your meal, spend some time upstairs at the Hoi An Cigar Club.

Location: 37 Phan Boi Chau, Cam Chau, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province

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Okkio Caffe, Saigon

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With its mosaic flooring and retro decor, Okkio Caffe is outfitted for snapping selfies and sipping coffee in style.

Instagram-worthy design is a must in Saigon for the everyday cafe in this age. Okkio doesn’t disappoint in that regard. Started by a young professional couple, both with careers in finance, Okkio Caffe is set on the upper level of an old building that features a corner view of Ben Thanh Market. Its charm is matched by the quality of its coffee pour.

Location: 122 Le Loi, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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Quán ăn Bồng Bềnh, Quy Nhon

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Set on an inlet in Quy Nhon, Quan an Bong Benh has become a local favorite for its fresh seafood.

Earlier this month we visited the sleepy seaside town of Quy Nhon, set in the south central coast. While our visit was headlined by our stay at the immaculate Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, we were no less impressed by the offerings at Quan an Bong Benh, which translates to ‘floating restaurant’ in Vietnamese. And floating it is. It’s set by the ocean with views to match. Come here for Quy Nhon’s best seafood in a local setting. Say hi to the owner too. We stayed late, making it hard to hail a taxi. He was nice enough to drive us home, a 15 minute drive back to the hotel.

Location: Cu Mong Lagoon, Xuan Binh, Song Cau, Phu Yen Province

Vietnam Guide, The Directory January 2019: Eat, Sleep, and See