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BARS PUBS &RESTAURANTS HCMC V VIETNAMESE FOOD TASTES BETTER IN A VIETNAMESE HOME ietnamese cuisine is diverse and delicious with thousands of unique dishes from the country’s 3 main regions: the North Central - and the South. Ngon 138 Restaurant was founded with the ambition to bring together all the well-known dishes of the country under one roof, and has been a reliable destination for many locals and foreigners. Located in the heart of magnificent Saigon since 2001, Ngon 138 Restaurant is the sole restaurant nesting in a traditional Hue - styled wooden house built based on the oriental living philosophies and architectural principles. Ngon 138 Restaurant proudly offers its respected customers a perfect combination of the essence of Vietnamese gastronomic culture and the beauty of traditional Vietnamese wooden architecture. (NGON 138 RESTAURANT (Since 2001) 138 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Dist. 1, HCMC (opposite to Reunification Palace) *Tel: 08 3827 9666 / 08 3825 7179 *Email: [email protected] *Website: www.quanngon138.com) HANOI HCMC DINE IN THE SKY IN VIETNAM A chain of "Dinner In The Sky" events will bring guests an extremely unique dining experience in canapä and cocktail styles. While enjoying the finest dishes, diners will also enjoy a magnificent view of Saigon from a height of 60m. "Dinner In The Sky" has been held for royalty, authorities, billionaires, sports superstars, legendary rock stars and A-class Hollywood artists from 45 countries worldwide, ranging from London, Paris, Brussels, 20 TRAVELLIVE and Rome to Las Vegas, Rio De Janeiro, Shanghai, and Tokyo. Now, "Dinner In The Sky" has finally appeared in Vietnam. The event will take place near the Saigon River, a great place to take in the beauty of the river and city. 22 diners will have a chance to sit on dining tables lifted up by high-tech cranes. From the high position, they can be the first to experience this in Vietnam. (DINNER IN THE SKY *Website: www.dinnerinthesky. com *Tickets are available on Ticketbox) DINING EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD OF FILMS Homey and unpretentious, Bohemia West Lake Cafä enchants guests with its simple interior and intimate space where diners can feel at ease. Bohemia's bookshelf consists of a small but thoughtful selection books by Milan Kundera, Doi Tu Kiet, and Joseph Heller will give you much to contemplate after a busy working day. While checking out the film posters on the wall, you can try a menu item named after one of Milan Kundera's works. Also, to be found here are some signature smoothies named after famous characters and films by the Italian director, F.Fellini. If you plan to come here in the evening, note that there is a free film screening every Monday and Wednesday. (BOHEMIA WEST LAKE CAF– *65/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho, Hanoi *Tel: 04 3719 2084)