Saigon Saigon

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  9     

Loved the ambience of this place - unobtrusive chill music, great lighting and colour scheme, and best of all, we could hear each other speak! The service was also great - lovely people, attentive and friendly without being in our faces. Good menu too, with fresh and delicious food. We will come back!

Jan 21, 2012 

3 Below Average

Food  1      Ambience  5      Service  5      Value  1     

I used to go to this place quite frequently when I lived in Glebe. I hadn't been in a few years and was really excited to go for a romantic dinner. The service was good, the wine was good but the food was terrible. I could have made it better myself. It was very bland and extremely overpriced. I don't mind paying for a meal if its worth it, but I felt very ripped off - I didn't want to pay for it, we didn't even finish the food - which is unlike my boyfriend and I! Has this restaurant changed chefs?

Oct 13, 2011 

6.3 Average

Food  5      Ambience  9      Service  5      Value  6     

I think the thing I enjoy most about this place is the vibrant warm red walls. A great place for a romantic dinner. The food is nice but not overly memorable. I didn't get a strong sense of authenticity. Flavours a bit too subtle. Service Ok but would benefit from more friendliness. Overall a great restaurant if you have a vietnamese craving.

Aug 26, 2011 

4 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  5      Service  3      Value  3     

Not a great experience. One waiter was good but the other (probably a family member who had just arrived off the boat) could not speak a word of English. She just collected plates and ran away so she couldn't answer requests! The food was average and a few $$ overpriced. I got a curry that was bland and forgettable for $18. When we paid with cash they didn't bring out the change - assuming that they could keep the rest as a tip? Not likely - we had to ask for our change and will never be back. I thought Newtown was the only place that had an excess of Thai and Vietnamese below average rip-off restaurants. I can now add Glebe to the mix.

May 10, 2011 

7.3 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  6     

My partner who is Vietnamese ordered dinner for the two of us. The entree of the summer rolls were very nice, the amount of mint is just right and taste very refreshing.

The mains are a sweet and sour soup with a claypot salmon, which both of them tastes good and authentic, but somehow the soup taste very overly sweet towards the bottom, which we suspect it was because of the canned pineapple with syrup, but the last of the soup became very unedible for us.

One waiter whom is a Vietnamese was very helpful suggesting dishes to the table next to us, was attentive to every table in the restaurant, and has a good knowledge of the culture and the food.

Apr 14, 2011 

5.3 Average

Food  6      Ambience  7      Service  2      Value  6     

As per other comments re. this restaurant, very westernised menu. Service from general staff was good, however, senior staff thought he was Eddy Murphy and did not know when to leave despite the obvious body language from myself and my guest. Definitely better Vietnamese options in neighbouring Newtown.

Jan 31, 2011 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Had dinner here last night. Loved everything about the place. Obviously the decor is stylish, simple design with the hats, red lanterns an dark bamboo.

Last night the place was busy and the service was exceptional, given that they could have done with an extra few people to help out. Not that this was reflected this night, we were not left wanting for anything.

Food wise, delicious. Fresh prawn rolls for entree were lovely. Mains, sizzling beef and the chargrilled prawns. Flavours were beautiful. We have been here before and would most definitely return.

Jan 05, 2011 

6.8 Recommended

Food  6      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  6     

Service was good and the decor of Vietnamese hats on the wall was effective in creating a feel for Asis. I would have to agree with a previous comment that the mixed entree was excessive fro $18. 4 items each and rather pathetic particularly the money bags which were really very ordinary. Fried rice and Saigon Saigon pork was very tasty. Certainly go back, however, try a different entree would be my advice.

Dec 04, 2010 

7.8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  8     

Probably the best Vietnamese restaurant on Glebe Point Road. I've only had good service here. BYO is a bonus. They're currently renovating so I'm looking forward to checking out the new-look in '09.

Edit: Having gone back since the renovation I'm pleased to report the food is still great with the added bonus of a bold new look. The vibrant atmosphere makes this a must-visit.

Oct 18, 2010 

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  7      Value  9     

I am a very fussy eater and I have been frequenting this restaurant for the past 5 to 6 years and this is definitely one of my favourite places.

The beef luc lac is full of flavour and the beef is always tender. The tomato rice there actually tastes like tomato rice and not just plain rice that looks red. Salt and pepper prawns are fresh and they are always generous with the servings! Another favourite is the lemongrass chicken. The mint and lemon drink is a must have!

I love the newly renovated decor, the red lanterns and pink walls creates a delightful ambience. Quality of service is rather inconsistent and is probably the only area that needs improvement. I always look forward to my next meal at Saigon Saigon and I will definitely be back again soon!

Aug 14, 2010