London, Nov. 9 -- Nestled in a 117-year-old heritage building in Middleton, Manchester, Saigon Lotus: The Vietnam - UK Culture House harmoniously blends classic British architecture with distinctly Vietnamese decor, offering Vietnamese visitors a heartwarming sense of home.

Founded by Pham Thi Thanh Nhung, Saigon Lotus officially opened in October 2024, exactly a decade after the first restaurant branch was established in Ancoats, Manchester. The new centre marks a new chapter in Nhung's vision: to create a Vietnam - UK house of culture that connects the overseas Vietnamese community with their origin while introducing Vietnamese culture to international friends.

Evolving from an authentic Vietnamese restaurant into a community cultural...