Banh Khot, A Vung Tau Street Speciality

Every little village in Vietnam seems to have its own special dish. When Vietnamese travel in their own country, trying the local speciality is an absolute must — and I.

15 years ago

Going Overseas For Dinner

As seven teksi drivers loudly discussed my tattered scrap of notepaper, I wondered if going to Malaysia for dinner was actually a good idea. As it was, we were.

15 years ago

Battered Banana From A Bucket

One of the greatest things about Vietnamese street food is that it’s everywhere. There are sidewalk stalls and food carts in just about every street, selling everything from sugar.

15 years ago

Not-So-Late-Night laksa

We live just outside the “war zone” in Katong, a groovy part of Singapore with a lovely urban village atmosphere. My daily commute involves walking past the intriguingly-named Famous.

15 years ago

Gruesome Garden Restaurant

There was a commotion in the next room. “They just killed the chicken for us,” Darling Man said. I hadn’t been listening when Darling Man ordered, busy keeping Miss.

15 years ago

Wonderfully Wild Weedy Wraps

Herbs are not for dainty garnishes in Vietnam. They are used in abundance, great fistfuls of them. Mounds of weedy-looking leaves are served alongside soup, the leaves to be.

15 years ago

Taliban Tales

During a rowdy after-work drinking session, perched on a tiny plastic stool at a sidewalk “bar”, I discovered my boss had been sent to Afghanistan as a reporter. I.

15 years ago

Sundried Squid

Spotted sundrying squid during snorkelling trip from Boracay Island in the Philippines. Darling man not impressed because dried squid is a popular street food snack in Vietnam. He’s not.

15 years ago