Brunch & The Oriental Snapper at WKND in Thao Dien

Vietnam Podcast: Culture, Community & Conversations

Adrie Lopez-Mackay joins host and husband, Niall Mackay, as they venture out for a brunch in Thao Dien, Saigon and as recommended by Mischa Smith, the Oriental Snapper
They discuss the major infrastructural changes in the city over the past few years. From the transformation of roads and tunnels to improved traffic systems, they reflect on how the city's charm has evolved.
The episode also features a near miss with a dog, funny moments of driving in Saigon, and highlights of new dining spots and amenities in Thao Dien, including a review of a delicious zucchini corn fritter brunch.
00:00 Starting the Journey: Heading Out for Brunch
00:21 Navigating Saigon's Changing Roads
00:50 Unexpected Encounters on the Road
01:32 Saigon's Infrastructure Evolution
02:05 Modernization and Traffic Improvements
04:42 Exploring Thao Dien: Then and Now
06:51 Brunch Time: Trying the Oriental Snapper
08:00 Food Review: Zucchini Corn Fritter

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1. Starting the Journey: Heading Out for Brunch (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Saigon's Changing Roads (00:03:14)

3. Unexpected Encounters on the Road (00:03:43)

4. Saigon's Infrastructure Evolution (00:04:25)

5. Modernization and Traffic Improvements (00:04:58)

6. Exploring Thao Dien: Then and Now (00:07:35)

7. Brunch Time: Trying the Oriental Snapper (00:09:44)

8. Food Review: Zucchini Corn Fritter (00:10:53)