Step into a world of Parisian wonder at Fashionista Cafe, where Chef Sakal Phoeung takes your taste buds on a journey to Paris with his French cuisine and Vietnamese flavours. This venue is absolute class, showcasing life’s refinements in the perfect setting for an epicurean adventure. 

Cambodian-French Executive Chef Sakal Phoeung, with over a quarter-century in luxury hospitality, has become a culinary star in Ho Chi Minh City. His journey includes leading roles at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra and Sofitel Saigon Plaza. Now at Le Corto & P’ti Saigon, he blends traditional French cuisine with innovative approaches, and as President of les Disciples d’Escoffier Vietnam, Sakal fosters community and culinary excellence. We had the opportunity to chat with Chef Sakal about his illustrious career in Gastronomy.

On the 24 of May, in an awe-inspiring display of solidarity, 25 of Vietnam’s most esteemed chefs gathered at the Upscale Experience Zone in Galleria, Metropole to endorse Chef Vu Xuan Truong and his commis, Chef Đỗ Văn Đông, as they prepare for the Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific competition. Hosted by Upscale, the event not only celebrated Vietnam's rising status in the culinary world but also highlighted Upscale’s leadership in national gastronomy and innovative kitchen appliances.