Searched for restaurants in nth hobart, most were full of customers. Found this small unassuming diner"Saigon express" three of them in the main drag. Chose the unlicenced middle one . On first appearance it looked quite drab, noticed a seafood sizzling hot plate advertised without noodle or rice for $27.
WELL , did I get MORE than I had expected...
Prawns ,squid seared with fresh red capsicum ,ginger, spring onion shallots, brocolli, cauliflower,carrot along with the most delicious stock/ sauce. All cooked too an absolute perfect level still alldente and juicy.
I asked about byo and was told yes and not even charged corkage!.
Sometimes, looks can be deceiving, I would recommend this authentic Vietnamese diner for any person looking for a fresh / healthy dinner without the pomp and ceremony that most upmarket restaurants base their menu prices on. I will return too try out many of my other Viet dishes featured on the expansive menu...
Staff are all friendly Darlings xx
Patrick Kissling
I had never tasted Vietnamese food like here before. So yummy. Love the service too. Warm welcome by the staff.
Kamana Tamang
Vietnamese food is amongst my favourite so when some friends booked here I was very happy to try them.
Somehow they seemed to have lost the booking so we had to wait outside (which was a cold night) until a couple of tables were free. Luckily we didn't wait too long.
Their menu is more like a large novel. Vietnamese selections, Chinese dishes and then more western style food. There is probably way too many options, maybe they should stick with Vietnamese dishes only.
The staff were friendly and I ordered crispy Chicken wings for an entree and a classic beef Pho for the mains with a Tiger beer (cost $45+). We seemed to wait quite a while for the food to come out which came oddly enough mixed between entrees and mains in mixed order. Nevertheless, my food was super delicious and I struggled to finish it off so ended being very good value.
This is one place you'd want to certainly book beforehand as it was busy when we were there. And double check your booking just to be on the safe side. But very much worth a visit if you like Vietnamese food.
Peter Vrakatselis
Too too too salty better bring 3 bottom of water for each dish
Every dish too too too salty not only one we feel bingo to buy the lotto
Pho can only eat without soup the fried chicken can only each half OMG
江东尼(Donny)
One of best Vietnamese restaurant in Hobart, Tasmania.
Staffs were very friendly, welcoming and knowing best. Fried spring-rolls were very crispy and amazing me with a big surprise.
Pho was very decent, warm and tasty in a cloudy and cold weather.
Highly recommended
JIM LEE