Vietnam - a land of vibrant cultures, vivid contrasts, and an intricate history gives way to some of the most delicious and intriguing food in the world. A colonial background of China and then France, food of Vietnam was the first true fusion cuisine, blending the techniques and ingredients of France and Chinese culinary traditions - Vietnam has created a cuisine with a spirit and a flavour all its own.
Our chefs refer to their cooking as "the nouvelle cuisine of Asia." Our dishes rely on abundance of fresh herbs and vegetables, the use of contrasting flavours, varied textures, exotic ingredients, a minimal use of oil, and meat as a condiment rather then a main course - with all this combined, our cuisine is amongst the tastiest and healthiest.
Our chefs refer to their cooking as "the nouvelle cuisine of Asia." Our dishes rely on abundance of fresh herbs and vegetables, the use of contrasting flavours, varied textures, exotic ingredients, a minimal use of oil, and meat as a condiment rather then a main course - with all this combined, our cuisine is amongst the tastiest and healthiest.
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Colin Millar
Jan 23, 2022
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Great range of authentic Vietnamese food (and beer, and bubble tea!) in a really nice setting. Staff very friendly and customer service is second to none. One very small drawback, which is nitpicking, is that tables are a little too close together - but cannot find fault with the food or the service.
Alan Chan
Jan 16, 2022
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The restaurant has a nice old far East style deco which is really relaxing. The staff are friendly and polite and service good. Unfortunately I can't say the same about did the food and thought everything we ordered was so so, additionally the portion sizes are very small and we left feeling hungry hence is not value for money. Do not order the soft shell crab, we thought it was nasty. There is a 15% service charge added to your bill. Your mileage might vary but I don't think I will be going back out of my own choice.
Justine
Dec 15, 2021
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If you are looking for a true Vietnamese food then this is not the place. I don't understand the reviews which mentioned food was good. Service was good but the food left a lot to be desire. There is also a 15% service charge.
I had the lunch offer and the portion was not enough, even for a child and pho had no flavour just salty.
I had the lunch offer and the portion was not enough, even for a child and pho had no flavour just salty.
Jen Noble
Nov 30, 2021
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F. Ouli
Nov 28, 2021
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Quite disappointing. I eat at a different Vietnamese restaurant in various parts of London near enough every week. They charged £12 for this measly portion that had maybe 4 or 5 small scraps of meat in it. Not only that, they added Tax to our bill in addition to the service charge. flavourful but the portions were a letdown 👎🏼
Dean F.
Nov 20, 2021
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Philip Nicholls
Nov 11, 2021
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This is a brilliant restaurant which has lots of tasty options on the menu. I always enjoy the pork ribs alongside the egg fried rice with chicken. All options are cooked to order so can be adjusted to personal preferences. Service is fast, efficient and friendly. One of the best restaurants in west London. If there was room for improvement it would be to add a couple of drink options, including cider.
Prima Imperial
Oct 15, 2021
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To begin with I have a sweet tooth and a fan of meat
I'm deeply inlove with this Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant located at (Kingstreet in Hammersmith) I would describe this restaurant as a hidden gem of West London and everyone must try a dig or have a go!
To be specific this dish is the "Caramelised stewed pork in a clay pot" and it was immaculate! I'm a art student and I would describe this dish as a masterpiece with flamboyant flavours, detailed elements, and it was fun!
I had one of the best dinner tonight not only because of the food, but also because of the hospitality and service of
I'm deeply inlove with this Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant located at (Kingstreet in Hammersmith) I would describe this restaurant as a hidden gem of West London and everyone must try a dig or have a go!
To be specific this dish is the "Caramelised stewed pork in a clay pot" and it was immaculate! I'm a art student and I would describe this dish as a masterpiece with flamboyant flavours, detailed elements, and it was fun!
I had one of the best dinner tonight not only because of the food, but also because of the hospitality and service of
Juliana L. Dubuisson
Sep 18, 2021
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Kamisha Darroux
Sep 11, 2021
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Mj M.
Sep 01, 2021
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I ate here last night and I cannot stop thinking about HOW AMAZING IT WAS. All the sauces are made in house — all UNPARALLELED. I’m not usually a fan of sweet and sour sauce but I asked for second helpings of theirs — that good! I had the prawn crisps, soft shell crab starter, the papaya salad and the beef pho. I’ve been eating different kinds of Asian food for the past two weeks since I’ve got a friend in town who is fan, and I can say hands down this was our favorite meal. Cannot wait to go back and try more of their menu. This is probably my only food review this year and it’s very
Bobby Lau
Jun 29, 2021
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My parents came down to London to visit me so we went to our usual Vietnamese place. The starters were nice, specially the prawns on sugar cane which is served with stacks of rice paper, pickled vegetables and rice noodles patty. For the mains we had mixed beef pho and that broth was very salty and not much beef but a lot of noodles.
Janet C.
Dec 29, 2019
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Absolutely love this place even though I never came here. That being said, I always ordered delivery from here and never had a problem. The pho broth is amazing here and so is everything I've tried. All the salads are balanced perfectly with herbs and seasoning. I recently came back to London and isn't staying in the area anymore and I miss it so much. Must try.
Norma Forrester
Nov 17, 2019
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Jennifer S.
Feb 26, 2019
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I was skeptical going in here but this is some damn good Vietnamese food. I got the curry with tofu, aubergine, sweet potato and okra and it was spot-on: pungent, spicy (and this was supposed to be nonspicy haha) and filling. My husband similarly praised his dish and my friend hers and her pandan dessert.
Mollie H.
Aug 10, 2018
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Theron L.
Dec 20, 2017
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I had the Pho Bo (beef). The broth was clean and flavorful and they weren't skimpy with the beef. They used the flat narrow rice noodles and they had a good texture. The accoutrements included sliced chilies, Thai basil, culantro, bean sprouts, hoisin sauce, and chili sauce. Overall it was the perfect choice for lunch after a long plane flight. I'm definitely returning!
Ramon S.
Dec 03, 2017
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Delicious Vietnamese food. It has an extensive menu with plenty of vegetarian options too. We went for the glass noodles and an aubergine pot. Everything was delicious. Some things took longer to arrive. It is a very busy place but we didn't need a reservation for a Sunday evening. I will definitely go back if i am in the area.
Soomin R.
Nov 18, 2017
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We ordered pho and summer rolls for dinner, and absolutely enjoyed every bit of it.
Pho was very flavourful, and they used the medium-thick rice noodles, which I prefer over the fat ones. It also came with a reasonable portion of bean sprouts and other side vegetables, which you learn not to take for granted in London delivery. Summer rolls were also very good. I enjoyed the peanut sauce that accompanied it as well.
I would order from here or visit in-person in a heartbeat!
Pho was very flavourful, and they used the medium-thick rice noodles, which I prefer over the fat ones. It also came with a reasonable portion of bean sprouts and other side vegetables, which you learn not to take for granted in London delivery. Summer rolls were also very good. I enjoyed the peanut sauce that accompanied it as well.
I would order from here or visit in-person in a heartbeat!
Arthur F.
Mar 03, 2017
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Wife and I were in London Westfield mall and I was in the mood for Pho. However, we wanted to get back to Barnes. Low and behold I checked Yelp for Pho restaurants and lucky me, Saigon Saigon near Hammersmith. This was on the way back to Barnes. No detours necessary.
As usual you can't go wrong with Yelpers! We always deliver home runs.
I had the Pho soup with prawns. Hugh prawns and plentiful. The broth, noodles the entire soup was delicious. The bottle of Saigon beer hit the spot.
The wife opted for green tea and egg fried rice with veggies. No complaints from her.
I just found my
As usual you can't go wrong with Yelpers! We always deliver home runs.
I had the Pho soup with prawns. Hugh prawns and plentiful. The broth, noodles the entire soup was delicious. The bottle of Saigon beer hit the spot.
The wife opted for green tea and egg fried rice with veggies. No complaints from her.
I just found my
Ana N.
Feb 26, 2017
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Found this restaurant after a long day of traveling. Had the squid appetizer, beef pho, the ginger chicken in clay pot and the bun bo hue (my husband is vietnamese) everything was delicious and the portions were perfect. We also had tea, 2 soft drinks an orange juice and a Vietnamese coffees. Dinner was 61 Euros, all and all it was a very satisfying meal.
Rona L.
Dec 14, 2016
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Saigon Saigon is a large, bright Vietnamese restaurant in Ravenscourt park. Easy walk from Hammersmith or Chiswick. The decor is bright and fairly neutral. The staff were warm and welcoming.
Food-wise we ordered veggie and meat spring rolls which were both excellent. The duck skewers were also flavourful. The beef in betal leaves were the biggest surprise though. Super juicy and succulent minced beef with gorgeous seasoning wrapped in leaves and served with noodles, salad, lots of fresh and dried garnishes and a beautiful dipping sauce. A really delicious dish and generous in portion size.
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Food-wise we ordered veggie and meat spring rolls which were both excellent. The duck skewers were also flavourful. The beef in betal leaves were the biggest surprise though. Super juicy and succulent minced beef with gorgeous seasoning wrapped in leaves and served with noodles, salad, lots of fresh and dried garnishes and a beautiful dipping sauce. A really delicious dish and generous in portion size.
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Shambhavi P.
Jun 09, 2016
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I love Vietnamese food, but I have had it at the chains with amazing food but limited choice. Saigon Saigon is a place we tried accidentally...no reviews read, no recommendations by friends. Did we stumble on a gold pot or what?
The menu is extensive to the extent of being spoilt for choice (read confusing). I chose a prawn starter and chickn for mains. Loved it all. The prawn especially - grilled prawn flesh on sugarcane! The whole DIY, roll your own prawn spring roll made it fun and yumm. The husband had Mackerel and Mr. Fussy-about-fish said it was the best Mackerel he had eaten in a restaurant
The menu is extensive to the extent of being spoilt for choice (read confusing). I chose a prawn starter and chickn for mains. Loved it all. The prawn especially - grilled prawn flesh on sugarcane! The whole DIY, roll your own prawn spring roll made it fun and yumm. The husband had Mackerel and Mr. Fussy-about-fish said it was the best Mackerel he had eaten in a restaurant
ShanShan W.
May 19, 2016
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Authentic Vietnamese food with lovely decoration, we had a great time there! It's £40 for 2, w ordered two starters, 2 main and fried rice. 12.5% service fee included. Really impressive food! The Pho is many times better than the chain restaurant Pho, and cheaper! The starters are my favorites (fried spring rolls and meetballs, which go perfectly well with coriander) I'll defo come back again! Miss the food already!
FYI: it's close to kew gardens which is worth a lovely visit. Saigon Saigon+kew garden gives you a relaxing getaway:)
FYI: it's close to kew gardens which is worth a lovely visit. Saigon Saigon+kew garden gives you a relaxing getaway:)
Trammy D.
Nov 21, 2014
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I was in London this past summer for a week and was craving Vietnamese food halfway through, so I yelped and this place came up.
This restaurant is quite large considering other small restaurants and cafes I've seen around the area and it had a warm and cozy ambiance.
They had a lot of menu items and I ordered the spring rolls and bun bo hue.
The spring rolls were delicious. It reminded me of my mom's, which made me miss home cooking. The bun bo hue was decent, but really small. That bowl cost about $15, so it definitely wasn't worth the price to me. That small bowl was probably
This restaurant is quite large considering other small restaurants and cafes I've seen around the area and it had a warm and cozy ambiance.
They had a lot of menu items and I ordered the spring rolls and bun bo hue.
The spring rolls were delicious. It reminded me of my mom's, which made me miss home cooking. The bun bo hue was decent, but really small. That bowl cost about $15, so it definitely wasn't worth the price to me. That small bowl was probably
Chloe W.
Jun 04, 2014
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Leo U.
May 27, 2014
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Summary:
+ Very large restaurant with dark wooden furnishings
+ High ceilings and chic décor
+ Excellent food and very reasonable price
Overall:
Saigon Saigon is Viet Grill of West London. Or should I say Viet Grill is Saigon Saigon of East London.
This is a widely debated topic that divides the capital into left and right.
No, not really. But I just find it interesting that two of the great Vietnamese restaurants are located at both ends of London. But I personally prefer Saigon Saigon. Here is why...
Saigon Saigon is a gorgeous Vietnamese restaurant in West London that has the grandeur
+ Very large restaurant with dark wooden furnishings
+ High ceilings and chic décor
+ Excellent food and very reasonable price
Overall:
Saigon Saigon is Viet Grill of West London. Or should I say Viet Grill is Saigon Saigon of East London.
This is a widely debated topic that divides the capital into left and right.
No, not really. But I just find it interesting that two of the great Vietnamese restaurants are located at both ends of London. But I personally prefer Saigon Saigon. Here is why...
Saigon Saigon is a gorgeous Vietnamese restaurant in West London that has the grandeur
David S.
Feb 15, 2014
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Good sized portions, great taste and very reasonable prices (mains are £7-£10).
We had the papaya prawn salad, 5 spiced chargrilled chicken with rice and the pork vermicelli bowl. All were really tasty.
The wine was cheap but flat, if you skip the wine and go for beer you shouldn't go wrong here.
Left feeling very satisfied, will definitely come back.
We had the papaya prawn salad, 5 spiced chargrilled chicken with rice and the pork vermicelli bowl. All were really tasty.
The wine was cheap but flat, if you skip the wine and go for beer you shouldn't go wrong here.
Left feeling very satisfied, will definitely come back.
Puria F.
May 02, 2012
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Gooooodmorning Vietnam was yelled on the air by R. Williams , and Hello Saigon Saigon should be yelled by us all! In my opinion this place is just that good!
Lets get some, imho, less important things out of the way before I attest for what is really important, that being the food! The Saigon Saigon is a nicely decorated, well designed and spacious place yielding to a great ambiance that together with prompt, professional, friendly and capable service ensures your dinning experience to be nothing but good. Now lets move on to what makes the entire experience great which is the food.
I am not
Lets get some, imho, less important things out of the way before I attest for what is really important, that being the food! The Saigon Saigon is a nicely decorated, well designed and spacious place yielding to a great ambiance that together with prompt, professional, friendly and capable service ensures your dinning experience to be nothing but good. Now lets move on to what makes the entire experience great which is the food.
I am not
Robin W.
Dec 11, 2008
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We like it here, elegant and ideal for an intimate meal for two. An extensive menu allows you to choose carefully whilst taking in the wonderful ambience and charm of this place with little oils burning candles glowing in the otherwise dim lighting add to the mood. When your food arrives it is very well presented and matches the décor in terms of attention to detail and a wiliness to please.
Great attention to detail is therefore the key to this restaurant along with an authentique and romantic atmosphere and the food is shown as much care as do the excellent waiting staff.
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Great attention to detail is therefore the key to this restaurant along with an authentique and romantic atmosphere and the food is shown as much care as do the excellent waiting staff.
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