Traditional Vietnamese cooking is greatly admired for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of dairy and oil, complementary textures, and reliance on herbs and vegetables. Common ingredients include shrimp paste, fish sauce, bean sauce, rice, fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables.
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
Saigon Express Restaurant - 335 Elizabeth St
Patrick Kissling - 2 months ago
Visited twice while on holiday. Food was very good both times. Staff were friendly and even remembered us from our previous visit.
Bento on George - 68 George St
Navin Chandra - 2 weeks ago
Ate here a few times and was satisfied with the food and serving size for the price. Had rice, noodles, and chicken for the meals I had. It’s quick, cheap and most importantly it’s open late at night when no other restaurants are open in Hobart.
My go-to food in the evenings at times. Just next door to Woolies
Dumpling World - 50 Liverpool St
Tristan Miranda - 6 months ago
Our first visit to this Vietnamese restaurant, the staff was friendly and with warm smile, our food was served very quickly. It was delicious, crispy rice paper was yummilicous, chicken soup my husband loved it. My vegetarian noodles was cooked to perfection. We enjoyed our meal here. Highly recommended. Thank you chef.
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yuvika pai - a year ago
Absolutely amazing! This bowl of noodles was pure perfection. The noodles were cooked just right, and you could really taste the freshness of every ingredient. What made it even better was the owner’s warm and attentive service—truly made me feel welcome. I will definitely be coming back again and again! Highly recommend!
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zi ye - 3 weeks ago
My go to Takeaway Joint. So good, Jill always chefs up an awesome Burger. The chips are always crispy as too.