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Authentic Pho in London: Mother-Daughter Duo Serving Old Spitalfields Market Since 2019
Pho Street Eats is proof that comfort can flourish in unexpected seasons. The mother‑an d‑daughter stall launched in 2019 while...

NOVA ESEA
Jul 171 min read


July 2025 UK Culture Guide: Authentic Pad Thai in Southbank, Vietnamese Film Season
Hope you are enjoying the stretch of summer sunshine! ☀️ Pride Month may have wrapped, but the celebration rolls on: London Pride hits...

NOVA ESEA
Jul 33 min read


Beyond War Stories: Star Nhà Ease Returns to Reframe Vietnamese Cinema
The UK's only curated Vietnamese cinema season returns with a bold mission: to show Vietnamese stories beyond war narratives. Star Nhà Ease Season 2 dives into the raw energy of 1990s 'instant noodle' films and the rebellious storytelling of Vietnam's Đổi Mới era, complete with live musical responses and the launch of the first bilingual digital archive of Vietnamese cinema

NOVA ESEA
Jul 35 min read


Asian Culture Guide: Where to Eat, Watch and Celebrate in London this week – Issue 04
Hi friends, How incredible has this sunshine been? ☀️ I hope you’re soaking it up, topping up on sunscreen, enjoying that sunshine and...

NOVA ESEA
Jun 194 min read


Celebrating Pride, Filipino Independence, and Asian Culture in the UK – Issue 03
Hi friends, Happy Pride Month from NOVA ESEA! 🌈 Pride month always reminds us that equality and freedom are never given freely. They’re...

NOVA ESEA
Jun 55 min read


Celebrating ESEA Voices: Asian Food, Refugee Stories & Upcoming Cultural Events in London – Issue 02
Hey friends, Thanks for reading the second issue of NOVA. While we’re here to celebrate community and culture, I also want to take a...

NOVA ESEA
May 155 min read


ESEA Events, Food & Culture in the UK – Issue 01
Discover upcoming East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) events in the UK, a featured story on Nepalese Tibetan Street Fusion, and how the ESEA community is showing support for Myanmar & Thailand. Curated by NOVA ESEA.

NOVA ESEA
May 14 min read


HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS: A PERFECT BLEND OF NATURE, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
Horniman Museum & Gardens is one of South London's hidden gems, nestled in the heart of Forest Hill, and has been captivating visitors...

NOVA ESEA
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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