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ecipes<br />
Salmon is great for a burst of protein mid-week. This<br />
scrumptious glaze will give it an extra kick.<br />
2 salmon fillets<br />
2 tsp sugar<br />
1⁄2 cup light soy sauce<br />
2 red chillies, sliced<br />
2 tsp ginger, grated<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
4 tbs sesame oil<br />
2 tbs cooking oil<br />
Soy Glazed Salmon<br />
ONE<br />
Put all ingredients in a ziploc bag excluding cooking oil. Shake until<br />
fillets are marinated evenly.<br />
TWO<br />
Take out fillets, pour excess marinade in a pan and let thicken.<br />
THREE<br />
Heat oil, pan-sear fillets (4 minutes on each side).<br />
FOUR<br />
Pour glaze over the salmon and serve.<br />
SERVE WITH<br />
Brown rice + a side of greens.<br />
serves 2 | prep time: 10 minutes<br />
TRY THIS<br />
Use teriyaki sauce instead of soy sauce in the marinade, just omit sugar.<br />
For more information contact Elizabeth Png-Reade at<br />
elizabeth.png-reade@electrolux.com<br />
Recipes provided by<br />
loft space with dark wood and linendraped<br />
tables. Expect simple, classic<br />
dishes prepared to perfection. Rotating<br />
seasonal menu.<br />
La Camargue<br />
191 Hai Ba Trung, D3 Tel: 3520 4888<br />
Boasts a reputation for excellence in fine<br />
dining for more than 10 years. Modern<br />
French and Italian cuisine is served in<br />
a colonial-style alfresco dining space.<br />
An extensive wine list allows diners to<br />
choose the perfect pairing.<br />
La Fourchette<br />
9 Ngo Duc Ke, D1 Tel: 3829 8143<br />
Rustic downtown restaurant, with a<br />
good longstanding reputation for serving<br />
good traditional French fare at reasonable<br />
prices. Open 12 am to 2 pm and<br />
from 7 pm to 10 pm.<br />
La Nicoise<br />
42 Ngo Duc Ke, D1 Tel: 3822 8613<br />
Small French-style bistro, with pretty<br />
mosaic tiled bar and tables. Offers<br />
a good range of teas, coffees and<br />
espresso-based drinks. Lunch menu<br />
changes daily, but always encompasses<br />
traditional French food. Open until 10<br />
pm.<br />
Le Jardin<br />
31 Thai Van Lung, D1 Tel: 3825 8465<br />
This delightful restaurant in a picturesque<br />
garden setting is open for lunch<br />
and dinner and serves excellent French<br />
food at reasonable prices. Main courses<br />
cost about 60,000 VND and a carafe of<br />
house wine costs 50,000 VND.<br />
L’en Tête<br />
139 Nguyen Thai Binh, D1<br />
Tel: 3821 4049, 0903 188 091<br />
This stylish bistro and gallery serves up<br />
a large selection of French fare representing<br />
an excellent selection of classic<br />
French fish and meat dishes, as well<br />
as international cuisine. Live music on<br />
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays<br />
starting at 8 pm.<br />
Olivier Restaurant<br />
Level 2, Sofitel Saigon Plaza,<br />
17 Le Duan, D1 Tel: 3824 1555<br />
Imaginative French cuisine cooked up<br />
in a blend of classic and contemporary.<br />
Executive Chef Martin Becquart<br />
prepares a solid but creative selection<br />
of French favourites with an extensive<br />
range of fish and meat dishes.<br />
Ty Coz<br />
178/4 Pasteur, D1 Tel: 3822 2457<br />
Homely and attractive venue specializes<br />
in classic French cuisine. Does excellent<br />
three-course business set meals for and<br />
sells carefully selected seafood.<br />
INDIAN<br />
Ashoka<br />
17/10 Le Thanh Ton, D1 Tel: 3823<br />
1372<br />
33 Tong Huu Dinh, D2 Tel: 744 4144<br />
S9-1 lo R13 - KP Hung Vuong 2, D7<br />
Tel: 5410 1989<br />
Ashoka is one of the city’s most popular<br />
and enduring Indian restaurants with a<br />
reputation for good food and service at<br />
a reasonable price.<br />
Ganesh<br />
15 - B4 Le Thanh Ton, D1<br />
Tel: 3822 3017<br />
Casual dining with takeaway available,<br />
Ganesh serves up both North and<br />
South Indian culinary traditions. Very<br />
reasonably priced, with vegetarian<br />
curries from 40,000 VND and chicken<br />
dishes from 64,000 VND. <br />
Mumtaz<br />
226 Bui Vien, D1 Tel: 3837 1767<br />
Reasonably priced north and south<br />
Indian fare in a clean, light and spacious<br />
setting. Vegetarian curries go for around<br />
30,000 VND while meat dishes cost<br />
between 45,000 VND and 55,000 VND<br />
each. Excellent kebabs. <br />
Saigon Indian<br />
73 Mac Thi Buoi, D1 Tel: 3824 5671<br />
Popular venue with an enormous menu.<br />
Serves both southern and northern<br />
Indian dishes like tandoori, biryani, dosa<br />
and idly snacks, plus a wide range of<br />
vegetarian dishes. Offers a set lunch<br />
menu. Cater service is available. <br />
Tandoor<br />
74/6 Hai Ba Trung, D1 Tel: 3930 4839<br />
www.tandoorvietnam.com<br />
Part of a chain of restaurants covering<br />
Hanoi and Saigon, Tandoor features a<br />
large selection of standard northern Indian<br />
dishes, including a good vegetarian<br />
selection. Excellent cheap set lunches<br />
and reasonable prices all around. Will<br />
organize catering for events. <br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
Al Fresco’s<br />
21 Mac Dinh Chi D1 Tel: 3823 8427<br />
27 Dong Du, D1 Tel: 3822 7317<br />
D1-23 My Toan 3, D7 Tel: 5410 1093<br />
400 Nguyen Trai, D5 Tel: 3838 3840<br />
www.alfrescosgroup.com<br />
Theme restaurant boasting a range of<br />
Tex-Mex, Italian and Australian-style<br />
BBQ dishes. Huge portions and tasty<br />
Australian ribs coupled with a good<br />
atmosphere and helpful staff. Good<br />
lunch menu. <br />
Amigo Grill<br />
55 Nguyen Hue, D1 Tel: 3829 0437<br />
Outstanding steaks made with Australian,<br />
U.S. and Argentine beef, served<br />
in a cosy, family-friendly environment<br />
with large tables and banquette seating.<br />
Dishes like leg of lamb and seafood<br />
are also on the menu. Open 11 am to<br />
11 pm.<br />
Au Lac Do Brazil<br />
238 Pasteur, D3 Tel: 3820 7157<br />
36/19-21 Pham Van Nghi-Bac, D7<br />
Tel: 5410 5566<br />
www.aulacdobrazil.com<br />
A Brazilian barbecue restaurant that<br />
takes meat seriously. The mixed grills<br />
and rodizio are fantastic and served<br />
in generous portions. No meat-eater<br />
should miss the churrasco: 12 cuts of<br />
meat carved at your table, plus unlimited<br />
salad.<br />
Au Parc<br />
23 Han Thuyen, D1 Tel: 3829 2772<br />
Lavishly decorated brasserie borrowing<br />
from Moroccan and French styles and<br />
popular during lunchtime with expats.<br />
Specializes in Middle Eastern and North<br />
African food. The salad menu is a favourite,<br />
and a great range of lush smoothies<br />
and juices are on offer. <br />
Black Cat<br />
13 Phan Van Dat, D1 Tel: 3829 2055<br />
628 An Binh, An Phu, D2<br />
Tel: 3898 9837<br />
Tiny but popular District 1 restaurant<br />
serving up an excellent selection of<br />
Western and Vietnamese fare and an<br />
extensive range of sandwiches and<br />
burgers. The District 2 location also<br />
features a slate of sushi and Mexican<br />
food, and the District 7 outpost has a<br />
full barbecue menu. <br />
BoatHouse<br />
40 Lily Road, APSC Compound,<br />
36 Thao Dien, D2 Tel: 3744 6790<br />
Riverside restaurant with umbrellashaded<br />
tables spread across outdoor<br />
deck and small indoor dining room.<br />
Serves remarkably fresh and inspired<br />
dishes made with choice local and<br />
imported ingredients—favourites include<br />
the sirloin burger and pan-fried fish and<br />
chips.<br />
BoatHouse Cafe<br />
37 Thao Dien, D2 Tel: 6281 9182<br />
68 <strong>asialife</strong> <strong>HCMC</strong>
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