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Doobie Doo Bar—the “disco izakaya” that landed in Ho Chi Minh City: a night of Showa retro × sake × oden

Singapore's renowned bar team opened a “disco izakaya” in Saigon. 118 Pham Viet Chanh Street, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City. On this street crowded with craft-beer shops and local eateries, “Doobie Doo Bar” quietly opened. The sign reads “Disco Sakaba (De..

June 1, 2026
A toast in ao dai—Saigon hosts an ao dai × cocktail day-and-night festival on May 10, with Le Méridien opening its ballroom

At Le Méridien Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City on May 10, the traditional ao dai and modern cocktails cross paths in a 10-hour straight-through “Saigon Ao Dai Cocktail Festival 2026.” We report on this new landing point for nightlife.

May 9, 2026
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Doobie Doo Bar—the “disco izakaya” that landed in Ho Chi Minh City: a night of Showa retro × sake × oden

A toast in ao dai—Saigon hosts an ao dai × cocktail day-and-night festival on May 10, with Le Méridien opening its ballroom

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