Western cuisine is on the rise in Vietnam, and not just since yesterday: especially the metropolises Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have seen a wave of French, Italian, American, Mexican and German restaurants in the past decade. Interestingly, Vietnamese seem to embrace this development. More and more local residents have been venturing to foreign […]
Cheese lovers can be found on every continent in the world. The British have their sharp and crumbly cheddar, the Spanish have their nutty manchego and recently there has even been a movement towards artisanal, hand-crafted cheese in the US, where industrial orange Velveeta™ was previously the norm. However, for real savoir faire when it comes to cheese-making, people […]
It all began in 2010. A young couple – Tina, Vietnamese, 22 years old, had started her career in hospitality four years ago while Thierry, French, 32 years old, was already an experienced Michelin-standard chef – moved into a 15-year-old villa in Ho Chi Minh City’s not-yet-trendy Thao Dien Ward in District 2. What were they up […]
Diners won’t start ambling into La Villa French Restaurant in Thao Dien in District 2 with rumbling stomachs until just before noon,but the day begins much, much earlier for the restaurant’s staff and owners. At La Villa French Restaurant everything is made fresh daily and that takes time and dedication. La Villa French Restaurant is not just in the business […]
Western cuisine is on the rise in Vietnam, and not just since yesterday: especially the metropolises Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have seen a wave of French, Italian, American, Mexican and German restaurants in the past decade. Interestingly, Vietnamese seem to embrace this development. More and more local residents have been venturing to foreign […]
In France, during the holiday season, along with Père Noël (Santa Claus) coming to town, you can usually expect foie gras, les huîtres (oysters) and a bûche de Noël cake for dessert. On 24 December, people will start wishing you a “Joyeux Noël” and if you’re surrounded by Frenchies come midnight on 31 December, be sure to tell everyone “Bonne Année!” with a […]
La Villa French Restaurant in Saigon’s District 2 has recently released its succulent Spring Menu by Chef THIERRY MOUNON. These latest culinary creations are dedicated to the optimism of spring and its bright and colourful flavours. Le Menu Printemps – Spring Menu at La Villa French Restaurant In Europe, as spring arrives misty rains are pierced with rays of […]
La Villa French Restaurant in Saigon’s District 2 has become a destination in itself for those seeking a fine dining atmosphere during lunch hours with consistent excellence. La Villa recently released an updated set lunch menu with top quality culinary creations by Chef Thierry Mounon. The menus are crafted to impress any guest whether the purpose is a classy business lunch […]
The food and beverage scene in Ho Chi Minh City is booming. But with so many ‘fine dining’ options offering deconstructed reimaginings of classic dishes, and the latest efforts to fuse various cuisines, how does La Villa French Restaurant differentiate itself from the culinary pack? What do they have to offer that cannot be found elsewhere within […]
This time, we want to spotlight something that is easily overlooked when a perfectly seasoned and cooked-to-order Wagyu steak sits on a plate right in front of you: the importance of sterling service. Please allow us to introduce to you: Stéphanie. Despite her name, you might have noticed her unmistakably Asian appearance. La Villa French Restaurant’s […]
