New Vietnamese cuisine with ANAN and NHAU NHAU

Aanan and Nhau Nhau’s modern and chic building might look out of place in its old wet-market surroundings, but once you’ve tasted the food and heard the story, it begins to make sense…   Walking restlessly up and down the three-story building near HCMC’s wet market is Harper’s Bazaar’s Chef of the Year Peter Cuong […]

Rediscovering Vietnam’s soul

  “It could’ve been easier if we decided not to root our music in the music of back then, but it wouldn’t have been this fun…” Psychedelic guitar sounds mingle effortlessly with flavours of traditional Vietnamese music. Indy Laville, lead guitarist and the man responsible for the psychedelic part of this marriage, dives into another […]

Breaking tradition with a Vietnamese-inspired Christmas Cake

Smashing up English traditions, with a mix of sweet Vietnamese ingredients and a healthy dose of ruou. While Christmas cake is seen as a staunchly English tradition, you may be surprised to learn that you can find a variation of this fruit-laden treat in Japan and the Philippines.     So, why not try a […]

The future of Vietnam’s mixology with Le Anh Viet

  There’s a symbiotic relationship between Twilight Sky Bar and its youthful mixologist Le Anh Viet. Both representing Hanoi’s growth. Viet, starting as a cleaner, then progressing to a receptionist at the Intercontinental Hanoi, and progressing from there, up the barman’s ranks. The bar itself rises from the streets of Hoan Kiem to become a […]

5 must-try Vietnam boozy trends for 2020

  International trends are one thing, but in Vietnam, we tend to go against the grain. Our cocktail scene is on the rise, and while international trends may come and go, if the drink’s good, the bar remains. The same goes for the trends, too. Crafted in Vietnam Nguyễn Thành Công, Bar Manager at Mad […]

The Vietnamese cocktail guide: Powerful tastes and unique recipes

  Vietnam’s cocktail scene is booming, and original recipes and clever twists on international classics can be found in lounges, bars and speakeasies throughout the country.  As with Vietnam’s much-lauded cuisine, vibrant colour, exotic spices and punchy flavour profiles are plentiful.  Enjoy Son Tinh Original Ruou’s Vietnamese cocktail guide whether you’re wanting to experiment at […]

The unique and wonderful Vietnamese ingredients of Ruou Son Tinh

  We’ve searched far and wide for Vietnam’s best ingredients. Now we want to celebrate the abundance of unique fruits and herbs that go into every bottle of Son Tinh rice liquor…   The unique and wonderful Vietnamese ingredients of Ruou Son Tinh What makes Vietnam’s produce so unique? The climate, altitude, or the people […]

How to pair your mid-autumn mooncakes with Son Tinh rice liquor

These indulgent treats go hand-in-hand with mid-autumn festivities, and make the perfect partner to a glass of ruou… Pair your mid-autumn mooncakes with Son Tinh rice liquor   Mid-autumn festival is a fantastic time for families to get together. Kids are enthralled by lion dances, parades, lanterns and presents, while the adults begin to notice […]

The Secret Behind Vietnam’s Fragrant Sticky Rice

  When we talk about our ingredients, we tend to focus on the vast range of hand-picked fruits and herbs from around Vietnam. But it’s the country’s fragrant sticky rice that truly built this spirit… The secret behind Vietnam’s fragrant sticky rice    We scoured the country to find the ideal rice for our original […]

How to dress sustainably with Gian Don

  From kicking trends to choosing the right sustainable materials – find out how to dress for the future. Vietnam’s Most Inspired: Gian Don    There are many worrying facts that we could start telling you about the clothing industry. How it’s polluting the air and water, the terrible conditions it forces people to work […]
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