Monthly Archives: February 2015

Feasts of Saigon, Part 2B: Goat Hotpot

Grill Goat is, without a doubt, one of the most delicious meals I’ve had in Southeast Asia. Goat Hotpot is, without a doubt, one of the most interesting. Now, interesting is an interesting word. Interesting doesn’t always mean bad, but … Continue reading

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Feasts of Saigon, Part 2A: Grill Goat.

The restaurant looked more like a warehouse than a restaurant. This, we have learned, is somewhat typical in Southeast Asia. Fluorescent lighting hung haphazardly from the ceiling. Rickety metal tables sat precariously on the slanted concrete floor. Tiny beach chairs, … Continue reading

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The Feasts of Saigon, Part 1: House of Phu

The major factor in me deciding to go to Vietnam? The food. Straight up. The food. I had heard so much about real Vietnamese food — its fresh flavors, its elegance, its complexity. And when I got off that plane … Continue reading

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