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HCMC TIME BISTRO - THE OLD TASTES OF SAIGON Featuring simple, sophisticated and classic design with the images of the old Catinat corner and the bustling Ben Thanh Market, Time Bistro is attempting to save the true values that belong only to Saigon. The restaurant is decorated in a Saigon style from the 1960s. This spring, you and your friends and family can come to Time Bistro and enjoy signature dishes such as greasy duck with taro, spicy and crispy duck tongue and simmered meat with ginger and special tastes of the Saigon of days gone by. (TIME BISTRO RESTAURANT *44 Nguyen Hue, Dist. 1, HCMC) HCMC NEW VIBRANT WIND AT SAIGON SAIGON BAR Known as an ideal mecca of journalists during wartime, Saigon Saigon Bar is still one of the most beautiful places in the city, overlooking Lam Son Square and the historic Dong Khoi Street. Located on the 10th floor of Caravelle Saigon Hotel, Saigon Saigon Bar offers an open space to save the antique atmosphere harmoniously combined with modern highlights, making it a favored entertainment place. Stella Artois draft beer is first on the bari's menu, giving another reason for you to come and enjoy the festive season here. (CARAVELLE SAIGON HOTEL *1923 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1, HCMC) HCMC CHAM CHARM - THE ART OF LIFE BARS PUBS &RESTAURANTS HCMC ENJOY AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE DISHES AT MOUNTAIN RETREAT L ocated on the rooftop of a building in the center of Saigon, Mountain Retreat is a favorite authentic Vietnamese restaurant for many diners. The restaurant is designed in a traditional mountainous style combined with simple interior made of wood and neohouzeaua. Under the yellow light, in a warm and friendly atmosphere, diners can enjoy an array of Vietnamese dishes perfectly served with wine and distinct cocktails. The restaurant is an ideal place for relaxing and exploring Saigon with a lavish menu including authentic dishes and specialties from all three regions. (MOUNTAIN RETREAT - VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT *Rooftop 36 Le Loi, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1, HCMC *Tel: 0907 194 557) 20 TRAVELLIVE Built on the concepts of "traditional Champa culture reservation", Cham Charm resembles a mini museum showcasing antiques and sculptures depicting soldiers, dancers and stone pillars in My Son, Linga statue and Gods in Champa culture. An Impressive interior creates a space teeming with history. On the second floor are open windows where you can take in the beauty of Ban Nguyet Lake and Anh Sao bridge. Welcome spring at Cham Charm and you will have a chance to explore the strange tastes and flavors of more than 130 dishes from European cuisine to Asian specialties such as sushi, Japanese fresh fish salad, Vietnamese rolls and a variety of seafood such as milky oysters and blue crab. (CHAM CHARM *2 Pham Van Chuong, Dist. 7, HCMC)