Benjo
@vietnamhottakes.bsky.social
American living in Vietnam. well-seasoned human flesh. a junkie for sci-fi, all mediums. he/him 🏳️🌈🙌🥑 please subscribe to my HCMC Food/drink newsletter! https://saigonhottakes.substack.com it’s free and has pretty pictures!
Stop pressing your tofu - boil it! This is basic chemistry and it’s magical.
October 8, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Stop pressing your tofu - boil it! This is basic chemistry and it’s magical.
I miss proper Tex Mex food, so this is a great treat. There is no one there because I was there at opening 😝
October 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I miss proper Tex Mex food, so this is a great treat. There is no one there because I was there at opening 😝
Mmmmmmm banh beo, My lovlies…
September 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Mmmmmmm banh beo, My lovlies…
This tray of banh beo was outrageous! I ate them all ❤️
September 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This tray of banh beo was outrageous! I ate them all ❤️
Weird banh mi ơn this weeks Substack post. Check it out!
September 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Weird banh mi ơn this weeks Substack post. Check it out!
What is happening to the houses on this block?? Anyone have any guesses? I have a few but for now it’s a mystery
September 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
What is happening to the houses on this block?? Anyone have any guesses? I have a few but for now it’s a mystery
A little late on this post but it’s my last garden cafe review for now ❤️ #cafes #saigon #hcmc #vietnam #district10 #gardencafe #review
September 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
A little late on this post but it’s my last garden cafe review for now ❤️ #cafes #saigon #hcmc #vietnam #district10 #gardencafe #review
Get yer potassium the street food way! Banana in grilled sticky rice with coconut cream is a classic.
September 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Get yer potassium the street food way! Banana in grilled sticky rice with coconut cream is a classic.
My number 1 garden cafe I’ve visited so far. Check out my other recommendations on my Substack this week!
#hcmc #saigon #cafe #vietnam #gardencafe #district3
#hcmc #saigon #cafe #vietnam #gardencafe #district3
September 6, 2025 at 3:57 AM
My number 1 garden cafe I’ve visited so far. Check out my other recommendations on my Substack this week!
#hcmc #saigon #cafe #vietnam #gardencafe #district3
#hcmc #saigon #cafe #vietnam #gardencafe #district3
Garden cafes on my Substack this week! Check it out. This is Underhood in d10.
September 4, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Garden cafes on my Substack this week! Check it out. This is Underhood in d10.
Happy National Day Việtnam! Check out my favorite bánh khọt places around HCMC. Including a veg version!
September 2, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Happy National Day Việtnam! Check out my favorite bánh khọt places around HCMC. Including a veg version!
August 22, 2025 at 3:38 AM
BBQ night, my dudes! Cheap AND high quality, a real treasure here. #saigon #hcmc #vietnam #vietnamesefood #district4 #bbq #reviews
July 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
BBQ night, my dudes! Cheap AND high quality, a real treasure here. #saigon #hcmc #vietnam #vietnamesefood #district4 #bbq #reviews
“Anakin! I have the high grounds!” Is a good coffee pun and I will not apologize for it. #hcmc #cafes #vietnam #cafereview
July 3, 2025 at 4:10 AM
“Anakin! I have the high grounds!” Is a good coffee pun and I will not apologize for it. #hcmc #cafes #vietnam #cafereview
June 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Today was another busy day checking out Van Kiep in prep for a few videos. This street is unreal!
June 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Today was another busy day checking out Van Kiep in prep for a few videos. This street is unreal!
Checking out Van Kiep food street - part 1 #hcmc #saigon #vietnam #vietnamesefood a great Evening destination, but if you want to try everything, it’s going to require multiple trips! Parts 2-3 coming soon!
June 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Checking out Van Kiep food street - part 1 #hcmc #saigon #vietnam #vietnamesefood a great Evening destination, but if you want to try everything, it’s going to require multiple trips! Parts 2-3 coming soon!
My flatmate found a visitor in his pants pocket this morning (they were drying on the balcony; we don’t live in squalor lol)
May 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
My flatmate found a visitor in his pants pocket this morning (they were drying on the balcony; we don’t live in squalor lol)