HCMC
OPERA
RESTAURANT FAMILIAR BUT NEW
Inspired by Italy's
hearty cuisine, Opera
serves authentic and
sophisticated regional
Italian dishes such
as homemade pizza,
handmade pasta and
other Italian dishes
from the Tuscany region, including
Homemade Tuscan Pici served with
duck ragÔ and tomatoes. Tagliatelle
with rabbit ragÔ and saffron and
Seabass Cartoccio (baked seabass
in a paper wrapper with vegetables
and seafood).
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HCMC
ENJOY
AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE
DISHES AT
MOUNTAIN RETREAT
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 interiors
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)
HCMC
TAPAS KITCHEN
- NEW DINING
DESTINATION IN
SAIGON
Not only offering a variety
of dishes, Tapas Kitchen also
brings you a completely new
dining experience. Tapas
Kitchen's chefs select and
combine exquisite ingredients
16
TRAVELLIVE
from all around the world
to create colorful bit-sized
portions. These tapas portions
are beautifully presented on
black stone trays and often
served with vegetables, sauces
and spices, giving you a great
choice for a "generous" yet
gentle lunch or dinner.
This October, if you are
looking for a new spot for
small bites to eat, then visit
Tapas Kitchen, a welcoming
space to enjoy your favorite
wines and beer. At the same
time, you can witness the
skilled chefs prepare pretty
Tapas portions.
(CARAVELLE SAIGON
HOTEL *19-23 Lam Son
Square, Dist. 1, HCMC)
You will be enticed by saffron
tortellini filled with prawns and
fresh tomato, with zucchini flower,
mascarpone and basil pesto or fresh
green Italian ravioli filled with foie
gras, braised beef, forest mushroom
sauce and spinach. Tomato ravioli
filled with spinach and ricotta with a
veal ragÔ. Kalamata olives and fresh
chili is offered as a special treat for
those who love to discover new
creations. Vegetarians can enjoy
beetroot ravioli filled with burrata
and served with butter and truffle
sauce. Opera promises to be an
ideal place for diners who love
enjoying food outside as the days
get cooler.
(OPERA RESTAURANT *2 Lam
Son Square, Dist. 1, HCMC)
HCMC
START YOUR NEW
DAY AT THE DELI
Nothing else could be better than
starting your day with a small
muffin, a freshly made sandwich or
a panini accompanied by a cup of
coffee, smoothie or ice-cream. A
plethora of pastries are baked every
morning and ready to treat guests
at all times. You can also savor
macaroons, biscuits and chocolate
in the intimate atmosphere of the
restaurant or take it on the go for
your friends. Also, The Deli's chefs
can serve salads, sandwiches and
Italian pastas to order.
Designed in a Western style, The
Deli is a cozy colorful dining space in
the heart of Saigon, offering guests
a new and interesting experience in
the month of October.
(THE DELI *2nd floor, 22-36
Nguyen Hue, Dist. 1, HCMC)