Welcome to the Vietnam is awesome podcast. We'll help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences.

My guest today is Canadian Vietnamese, and also worked in the nightlife scene there for over 10 years. He moved to Vietnam in 2019 and has since then opened up three food and beverage businesses. The latest one is in Thao Dien which has changed dramatically post COVID and now a destination for tourists who want to see a different side of Saigon.

I'm Niall Mackay, your host. I've lived in Vietnam since 2016, and I'm the host of A Vietnam Podcast, A comedian, and now brand ambassador for Vietnam is Awesome. I came to Vietnam for a two week vacation in 2015 and was immediately taken by the beauty, friendliness, energy, and even all the quirks of Vietnam.

Venues to visit

Cocktails and cool vibe

• Brix
• Clay
• 86 Proof
• Zumwhere
• Le Cafe des Stagiaires
• Racha Room
• Dram

Pizza/Pasta

• Pendolasco
• Pasta Fresca

Craft Beer

• Pasteur Street Brewing Co.
• BiaCraft
• Belgo

Sports Bar

• The Avenue

Great Food

• Okra HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
• Ut Ut
• Bep Vo
• Tinto

Craft Chocolate

• Marou

Nightclub

• Indigo

Activities

• Ice Skating at Vincom Mega Mall
• Yoga Pod
• Skating at Outcast
• Rock Climbing at Outcast
• Festivals at Outcast