Fresh-food tips, recipes and the latest from Farmi
· Farmi Team · 10 min read
For Japanese expat wives in Ho Chi Minh City looking to start yoga or Pilates: English-friendly studio options, home practice tips, and how to build a sustainable routine.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Practical pest control guide for Japanese expats in Ho Chi Minh City: cockroaches, mosquitoes, ants, dengue prevention and daily hygiene habits.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
A practical guide to joining the Japanese community in Ho Chi Minh City: JCCH, LINE and Facebook groups for expat spouses, sports clubs, volunteer groups, and seasonal events like Hanami and Undokai.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
You may have come across "Bún Nưa" on a supermarket shelf or in a market stall in Ho Chi Minh City and wondered what it is.
Read more· Farmi Team · 5 min read
What is bún nưa? Discover the origins, texture, and taste of this traditional Vietnamese noodle — plus 3 easy ways to cook it at home in HCMC.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Guide to Nippon Ham frozen beef (NH Foods Vietnam, FSSC/HACCP certified) in HCMC: compare short plate and chuck flap cuts, storage tips, safe thawing in tropical heat, and recipe ideas. Order via the Farmi app for delivery in as little as 1 hour.
· Farmi Team · 7 min read
The golden ratio for nikujaga is sugar 1 : sake 2 : soy sauce 3, or soy sauce 3 : mirin 2 : sake 2 : sugar 1. This guide covers easy-to-remember ratios, quantities for four servings, tips to keep the potatoes from falling apart, and how to source the ingredients in Ho Chi Minh City.
· Farmi Team · 11 min read
Compare the nikujaga golden ratio across four styles: classic water-based, waterless pro method, dashi-based sweet-savory, and easy equal parts. Learn the seasoning order, drop-lid tips, and how to find Japanese seasonings and thin-sliced meat in Ho Chi Minh City.
· Farmi Team · 9 min read
What is bun nua (shirataki/konjac noodles)? How to choose, prepare, and cook at home in HCMC.
· Farmi Team · 9 min read
KAMEREO is a B2B food sourcing platform in Vietnam co-founded by Taku Tanaka, former COO of Pizza 4P's. Discover how it supports over $15M in sourcing and 3,000+ business customers, and how Farmi brings the same quality standards straight to your home.
· Farmi Team · 9 min read
Kirin is a Japanese beverage brand with a factory in Binh Duong and ownership of Wonderfarm. Learn about its origins, products, and how to buy authentic Kirin drinks in Ho Chi Minh City.
· Farmi Team · 10 min read
A ranking of the most popular Japanese snacks, backed by the latest data. From timeless favorites loved across generations, like matcha KitKat and Tokyo Banana, to the trends of 2026. Plus how to get 'that taste' even while living in Ho Chi Minh City.
· Farmi Team · 1 min read
Smart Angel, the private label baby brand from Japan's Nishimatsuya chain, is now available in Ho Chi Minh City.
Read more· Farmi Team · 6 min read
How Japanese families in HCMC can use certified frozen beef to balance daily nutrition. Covering protein, iron, zinc and B12 with a practical weekly meal plan. Order via the Farmi app.
· Farmi Team · 5 min read
Practical tips for Japanese families in HCMC to reduce sugar intake without stress. Covers 5 kitchen adjustments, unsweetened tea, lighter teriyaki sauce, fruit yogurt, and portioned low-calorie sugar.
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