Tag: district 1

  • DHL to the rescue

    I had to ship my documents to the US but there was no USPS or FedEx at the Central Post Office in Saigon today. No choice, had to cough up $60 to send my documents via…

  • Saturday Buffet at Babas Kitchen

    My big Saturday treat. After I workout at the new Get Fit Gym in District 4, I head to Babas for the all you can eat buffet. Today they had my favorite, chilli chicken…

  • Great meal at Indus Indian Restaurant

    Since Bon Mua was closed for renovation, Tony and I head next door to Indus Indian Restaurant on 11-2G Thi Sachin street in District 1. I am glad we did, the food was…

  • Monday morning across from the US Consulate

    I had to pick up a letter from the US Consulate this morning. Perfect time for some shots. First picture is of the US Consulate itself which was not as busy as I thought…

  • Insomnia

    For some odd reason, I get a lot of insomnia in Saigon. Today is another one of those nights that I cannot sleep. I did drink a cup of masala tea at 4 pm today but it…

  • My Yamaha Nouvo damaged again

    Just over 3 months ago my Yamaha Nouvo had it's left rear tail light damaged at Vincom Center. Well, over a week ago, it happened again but this time at the Trung Nguyen…

  • Indian Jamia Muslim Mosque (2012)

    I visited my friend at Skunkworks last weekend. I forgot that their building was next to the Indian Jamia Muslim Mosque in District 1. I took some photos of the area…

  • Vietnam Delights - new halal restaurant in Saigon

    Several months ago, a new halal restaurant opened in Saigon called Vietnam Delights. Vietnam Delights serves both halal Vietnamese and Cham cuisines. It is already one…

  • Pinky Ice Cream

    After being harassed by Evelyn for sending her to a construction site and not Pinky's a couple months, I finally found one near where I live in District 1. Pinky's is…

  • Bitexco Building from District 4

    The Bitexco Building can be seen from various parts of the city. Last Sunday I took this photo from the law school in District 4. I have no idea the name of the new…

  • Halal Banh Mi

    After my trip to the medical clinic this evening, I decided to head back to District 1 and try out the halal banh mi for the first time. I always passed it but never…