NOODLES & RICE

Bánh Cuốn is a morning revelation, Bun Cha asserts its dominance before 10am, and the best Phở spots run dry by nine.

The weekend belonged to me and for the weekend, my tastebuds belonged to Huế.

Consider it a civic duty to keep your local spots in business or be doomed to a future of dystopian food-halls and shiny wok’s clean of char in permanency.

Ngon Ngon is worth a visit. It offers an interesting perspective on Vietnamese cuisine adapted for the palates of likely clientele.

Parting with Pyongyang - The last of the North Koreans closes its doors.

For over three decades, this family-owned gem has been serving up the city’s distinctive flavours, offering a taste of the Mekong Delta in the heart of southern Việt Nam. 

There is much peace and satisfaction to be found when a little Thai wisdom meets a big appetite.

 The star of the show here is, of course, the broth. Dark as the night, it's a rich, almost black potion that oozes character and depth with a captivating sweetness and slight kick.

If there was ever proof that looks can be deceiving, this cacophony of flavours available on plastic tables and chairs is it.

Phở Thìn Tokyo is an excellent homage to one of the best bowls of noodles on the wider continent. We’re fortunate to have the original on our doorstep.