I came across Kaffee Stude by chance when I was a bit early for another interview nearby.

It’s a lovely garden café and restaurant with comfortable outdoor and indoor areas amid the old villas of Tu Xuong Street, District 3.

At first impression, the place reminds me of a holiday spent watching the time roll away in a forgotten orchard surrounded by ivy-covered walls.

Serenity is the word that comes to mind as the big white umbrellas, long white French chairs and wooden tables with grey silk cushions rest above tiny yellow leaves lying lazily on the stone floor. In the middle of the garden, between the four umbrellas, there is a cherry tree with white pebbles under it.

It was a cool morning and I choose a table under the cherry tree. In the summertime, the tiny pink cherry flowers swing in the breeze and on the opposite wall, the blooming red flowers are bright and vibrant.

The garden is a different and more peaceful world than outside on Tu Xuong Street, where motorbikes and taxis race by.

My favorite part of sitting at Kaffee Stude was watching little birds fly down from the trees to find food on the ground.

I watched as a taxi stopped in front of the restaurant and a family walked out, about to enter the opposite restaurant. But a little girl in pink was drawn to Kaffee Stude and ran into the garden to satisfy her curiosity (probably hoping that her parents would change their choice of restaurant).

The indoor area also offers a cozy atmosphere with white furniture and transparent silk ceiling lights, highlighted by beaded and handmade Indian fabric paintings on the wall. On another side of the wall, there are photos of women from different corners of Vietnam wearing real silver necklaces made by ethnic minority communities in the mountains of northern Vietnam.

Kaffee Stude plays classic jazz, which suits the dreamy style of the garden. The menu is an unusual mix of common staples and unique dishes, and I ordered ostrich steak (VND53,000) and tea for breakfast.

After only a few minutes, the waiter brought me the hot ostrich steak still sizzling on a hotplate beside bread, a small dish of salad and a small bowl of pickles with chilly. She arranged them on a yellow bamboo placemat.

It was the first time I had ever tried ostrich meat. It’s similar to beef but more tender, soft and flavorful. Though it was morning, I ordered extra bread to enjoy every last drop of sauce leftover on the hot plate.

After I finished the tea, the waitress brought me some ice water with a slice of lemon and continued filling the glass each time it became empty.

The menu offers a selection of Italian, French, German and some Vietnamese dishes.

For appetizers, there is bruschette (choice of tomato, mushroom or eggplant – VND71,000 for three pieces and VND112,000 for five pieces); garlic bread (VND43,000); calamari with strawberry sauce (VND93,000); cheese sticks (VND83,000); verrine avocado & salmon (avocado, crème, smoked salmon – VND120,000).

The menu also includes sections on salads, stews, pastas, grilled dishes and rice and noodles.

After breakfast, I was already thinking about my next lunch there, wanting to try the pork ribs with pear (VND125,000) or the rabbit in red wine (VND142,000), or Turkish lamb (VND249,000), or baked sea bass with lemon butter cream (VND132,000).


By To Van Nga, 

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The Hanoi Daewoo hotel is offering a promotion combining a buffet meal with the use of the Vietnamese capital's longest swimming pool.

Customers can get a 10 percent discount and the use of the pool by booking for three to 30 guests at the Café Promenade of the hotel at 360 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh District.

The Swim & Dine lunch buffet costs VND465,000 (US$22) a person, and dinner VND591,000.

A swimming ticket at the hotel costs VND275,000.

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An afternoon tea selection, available from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, is awaiting guests at the Lobby Lounge of the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. For a limited period, guests can enjoy Vietnamese afternoon tea with free flowing Dilmah teas for VND360,000++ per person.

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The Top of the Town Bar and Restaurant on level 25 of the Windsor Plaza Hotel offers gourmets an elegant selection of authentic Italian dishes and international wines with beautiful views of Saigon’s skyline.

Start with your favorite salads and soups made with fresh ingredients and following traditional recipes. For your main course, taste the authentic flavors of Italian herbs and spices with your favorite pasta varieties and choice meats. The restaurant features a variety of international white and red wines to create the perfect dinner combination.

From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. there’s a promotion with buy 1 get 1 free on selected beers, cocktails, wines and more. Windsor VIPCard holders enjoy a 10% discount.

The hotel is located at 18 An Duong Vuong Street, District 5, HCMC.


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Chinese restaurant Dynasty at the New World Hotel Saigon will present a selection of beef dishes prepared by Hong Kong chef Ho Wing Sang, including Braised US Beef Short Ribs with Lemongrass and Ginger, Wok-fried Beef Tenderloin with Bamboo Shoots or Marinated Beef Tongue with Chinese Herbs.

Apart from a selected a-la-carte menu, guests can enjoy chef Ho’s signature beef dishes, all combined in one elegant seven course set menu priced at VND735,000 per person including a free flow of Chinese tea. The special menu may also be combined with matching wines from Celliers d’Asie for a package price of VND1.1 million per person.

The beef specials are served daily from June 11 to 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.


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The five star Hotel Equatorial has launched a Champagne Brunch (Sunday lunch buffet) promotion from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Sunday at Chit Chat Restaurant at 242 Tran Binh Trong Street, District 5.

Diners can enjoy 200 tasty dishes, champagne and many other drinks with a live performance by Jazz band Superbowl Quartet.

In addition to a strong focus of European dishes, the buffet will serve over 20 types of chilled seafood on ice and assorted home-made terrine, and more than 15 types of world-renowned cheese and crudities, traditional European desserts, pastries, cakes and puddings.

There’s a free flow of Jacques Picard champagne, beer, wine and soft drinks. There is also a special Kids Zone with outdoor swimming pool access included in the Champagne Brunch. If diners enjoy the brunch on their birthday, they will be presented with a lovely birthday cake when booking seats at least two days in advance.

Tickets for adults are priced at VND880,000++ while children from 6 to 12 years can enjoy half price with kids under 6 dining for free.


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The Lion Restaurant in District 1 is running a promotion offering 30% discount on German draft beer for diners to mark its 10th birthday until Sunday. The restaurant offers a dinner buffet on Friday featuring over 40 Western and Asian cuisines and numerous grilled treats for guests to choose from at the barbecue station with a free flow of soft drinks, draft beers and mineral water. The buffet which is priced at VND250,000++ per adult and VND150,000++ per child is available from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Those who buy ten tickets will get one free. For bookings, call 08 3823 8514.

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Hotel Equatorial HCMC
The five-star hotel is launching Kiddie’s Month Promotion in June at Chit Chat @ the Cafe at 242 Tran Binh Trong Street in District 5.

Children under 12 years old will eat for free when accompanied by their parents at the buffet dinner at Chit Chat. Available at VND690,000++/ adult, the buffet dinner features an array of 90 mouthwatering dishes, additional free flow of wine, beer, soft drinks and many dishes prepared for children like soup, French fries, chocolate, chicken wings and ice cream. The promotion is valid from 6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. throughout June at Chit Chat. Up to three children below 12 years old of age will enjoy complimentary buffet dinner when dining with both parents.

In addition, diners also have a chance to enjoy magic shows from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and every Saturday evening in June.

Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
A buffet at the Saigon Cafe on level one of the hotel will be designed for kids who can choose from favorites such as beef burger and French fries, spaghetti with tomato sauce and crispy fish with tartar sauce. For parents, there will be many delectable dishes such as fresh oysters with lime and baked lobster topped with ham XO sauce. The mouth-watering dessert corner has cakes, chocolates and ice cream. The buffet is available from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at VND910,000++ per adult.

Daewoo Hanoi launches Stay & Meet Package
The Daewoo Hanoi Hotel will launch its Stay & Meet package for guests who stay in deluxe rooms for VND2.1 million per night for a consecutive two night stay with breakfast. The package, available from June 1 to September 30, includes two hour free use of a Business Center meeting room, free use of a projector for the duration of the meeting, 50 pages of free photocopies, complimentary wifi and 25% discount at Cafe Promenade and Silk Road. For more information contact the hotel at 360 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, tel: 04 8831 5000, ext. 3236.


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From June 1 to 10, the Duxton Hotel Saigon will add captivating new dimensions to diners’ options in the city. With fresh and live ingredients including garoupa fish, pen shell, lobster, tiger prawn, baby octopus, oysters and a selection of shellfish in fish tanks, there is no better way to enjoy unlimited live seafood for a fixed price. Have them all prepared ‘a la minute’ to your preferred taste. 

The hotel’s Japanese, Asian and international corners are still available with a choice of Sashimi, Sushi, Maki, Tamaki, cold cuts, salads, stir fries in clay pots, carvings of imported meats and a selection of fresh fruits & desserts. Dinner buffet is priced at VND590,000++ per person.


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The New World Saigon Hotel has just re-launched its popular BBB package, which combines a convenient room-booking service with breakfast and wireless Internet access for business travelers to town. The hotel has installed wifi hot spots throughout the premises and is now introducing its attractive bed, breakfast and broadband offer, combining accommodation and breakfast with free wireless Internet access in one package and removing the hassle that guests encounter in making separate arrangements for these essential amenities.

The package rate starts from VND3.25 million per room a night, depending on the room category and period of stay.

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Sushi and Sapporo buffet at Mojo Cafe From Monday to Friday, if you purchase four adult lunch buffet meals you receive one free at Cafe Central An Dong on level 4 of the Windsor Plaza Hotel. Or for an evening escape, receive a VND500,000 instant discount with an order of eight or more adult buffet dinners. The whole family is sure to enjoy a collection of riches from the sea combined with savory flavors of healthy tofu. This marvelous display of delicious seafood features fresh salmon, prawn cocktails, chilled mussels and much more.

Cafe Central An Dong, which has won the Certificate of Excellence from The Guide Magazine for three consecutive years, offers to guests vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, monthly promotions, and international and Vietnamese choices.

*Fans of Japanese food, can experience sushi at Mojo Cafe. Enjoy our sushi buffet daily from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. with a seductive selection of sushi favorites accompanied with a free flow of Sapporo beer at VND390,000++.


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Due to a fantastic response to the Legend Hotel Saigon’s Weekend Getaway Package, the hotel will extend the validity of the package until August 26 with the same rates and conditions.

Applicable to Vietnamese and expatriates for a stay on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, the package is priced at around VND2 million ++ per night for single or double occupancy in a Deluxe Room. The package includes complimentary buffet breakfast (up to 2 people) at the renowned Atrium Cafe, 10% discount on food and beverages, 20% discount voucher for massage services, high-speed internet, use of Fitness Center, Kids Play Center and Swimming Pool. The package also offers the flexibility and more time for relaxing with early check-in time from 11 a.m. (instead of after 2 p.m. as normal) and late check-out until 3 p.m. (instead of by 12:00 noon).

For reservations, email to reservation@legendsaigon.com and quote “WGP”.

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