Vietnamese food is supposed to be fresh, delicate and well balanced.
The meal I ate in Saigon had none of these qualities.
In fact, none of the dishes, (bar the vegetable spring rolls), had any redeeming qualities at all.
The dim sum starters were half way between a Chinese steamed bun, a warm wet sock, and a thinly [...]
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China is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Millions of cash rich middle class citizens are looking for goods and services to enhance their lifestyles.
Western brand owners eye up the Chinese market with misty eyes. Getting it right at consumer level could mean enormous financial success.
On the flip side of the coin, [...]
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“I think I’m turning Japanese I think I’m turning Japanese I really think so…..”
The Vapors 1980’s hit echoed through my head as I entered Tsuyo Japanese Restaurant in Green Point, opposite the stadium.
The shop canopy proclaimed “Seafood Sushi Grill Thai”, and the Maitre ‘d said they were Chinese, not that that makes a bit of difference. [...]
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