Delicious food, one of my long time favourites. The sweet and sour soup is the best soup on earth!!! The vermicelli bowls are excellent. Food is always delicious.
Was ok went market over weekend stopped in for a quick bowl of pho the broth was very good however not a lot of noodles/meat, had to ask for lime but for $10 a bowl pretty good value.
Great :). I came here on date a 2 weeks ago and I liked it very much. I had the chicken and beef rice noodle pho soup, and the broth was literally the best tasting pho broth I've ever had. I usually have to add my own lemon or salt or spicey sauce, but this one was great tasting on its own, all I added to it was the bean spouts. Very friendly servers and for the amount of costumers they had that night, the food was served quite quick. The patio was kinda small, but it was cozy. Its a great place to go all year round. :)
I went there with my wife. The food was delicious. We liked their sweet and sour soup. We also ordered the lemongrass chicken, it was great. We will definitely be going back.
One of the best Vietnamese places in Ottawa. I usually order a vermicelli dish-the meat is deliciously seasoned. Decor is nothing special but they have a decent patio in the heart of the market. I always get a Vietnamese coffee for dessert -yum!
Back Again. When we lived in Vietnam we always visited the Saigon with family when in Ottawa. Two reasons; great food and the friendly staff who spoke Vietnamese. Now that we are back in Canada we visit often. Highly recommended! And the crispy noodles... oooh.
Wonderful service. Great food. The deep fried banana is like crack. So good. :)
Good vietnamese. Went back after quite a few years and was not dissapointed. Recommended.
I have been going to Saigon for years. I love the vermacialli. Noodles are light and the meat is always perfectly grilled and flavored. The interior of the restaurant has been redone on the last few years but menu and prices stayed the same. Always a go to restaurant in the market.
I went with my boyfriend, we had a great dinner. The stir fries are really good. The waitress was really nice.
The food was good (beef taco was INCREDIBLE), service was very friendly but also quite slow. They were sold out of pork belly which seems to be their most popular item so I did not get a chance to try it.
Vegetarian spring rolls - (3.2/5)
Crispy but bland tasting and not worth trying. (Forgot to take a picture)
Saigon Tacos
Beef - (4.8/5)
Absolutely incredible BBQ beef flavor with great toppings.
Shrimp - (3.7/5)
Shrimp was tender and cooked well but overall the taco was not as vibrantly flavored as the beef tacos and was also more expensive.
Saigon sliders - (4.1/5)
Fresh soft bun, simple pork patty with a good tasting sauce and crispy toppings for texture.
I chose this spot for an afternoon gathering for my colleagues on a weeknight because the patio is gorgeous and the small plates would work for pre-dinner. Service was outstanding, they proposed a menu in advance and things rolled so smoothly (but I ate too much to have dinner later!) I loved each dish, sliders were spiced so nicely. Skewers were a huge hit. We were too stuffed to try the mushrooms but I can't wait until next time. Cocktails were absolutely incredible too. Having lived in Shanghai and tried cocktails in over 15 countries, I'm familiar with bustling nightlife spots and this one was just the right amount of casual ambiance while keeping flavours and service top notch. LOVED IT!
Great food and better service. A unique menu that's great for sampling the many dishes they offer. The pho bomb and sliders are a must try. They have a tremendous variety of cocktails on their drink menu too! The bartender was more than happy to share his story and inspirations behind each drink . Can't wait to go back!
The nachos here are like nothing you've ever had before, and the fries are perfect. My favorite drink ever is the watermelon sangria and I can't wait to come back for more. A bit pricey (not terrible) but it's definitely worth it.
One of the most amazing experiences you could ask for.
The quality of food and service is beyond exceptional. This is fine dining food with great prices.
If you are downtown Ottawa definitely a spot you want to check out.
Jason the owner is down to earth and goes above and beyond.
We had an excellent meal and wonderful service here. Will be back and highly recommend this restaurant!
Saucebauwce (Saucebauwce)
+4
Overall good experience. The restaurant just reopened 2 days before this review. At this time they appreciate customer feedback. The son has taken over for his parents and has tried to modernize the menu and experience.
Experience: Customer service was excellent. I forced to eat a low fat diet due to gallstones, they were happy to accommodate. Constant refills on the water. Quick service. Friendly staff.
Menu: It is very diffierent then before they closed. Currently it is focused on modern Vietnamese tapas. Go there expecting to order a few things. Photos of menu (August 2021) are attached.
Food: Overall the quality was good. Portions were small but flavourful (as to be expected of tapas style). There is no traditional pho option. The pho bomb (photo attached) is a unique way to eat pho. Its a rice wrap with vermicelli and beef brisket. You start eating with fingers, but the wrap slowly dissolves and turns into regular pho. As of this time I would have liked more broth, but the owner accepted my feedback and will likely be changing this.
Drinks: We both ordered the Tiger Shrike. The price was slightly higher than normal ($14), but still within reason for restaurant cocktails. Taste was wonderful, very unique, and the lychee - although not for everyone's palate - added a nice accent once dipped into the drink itself.
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