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
Teriyaki chicken curry is fantastic. Not just the slop out of the bain-marie but a generous portion of just fried delicious chicken with curry and rice for $17. 10/10
Bento - 385A Main Rd
Ekkers Lovarkia - a month 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 - 3 weeks ago
Food was OK I guess but wonton wasn't that great at all. The Nasi Goreng was absolutely not what you'd expect but I guess it was my fault for ordering Indonesian food from a chinese place.
Daves Noodles - 110 Main Rd
Marvin - a year 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
Lunch special with the fried rice tasted excellent!
Only thing I’d request is 25% larger portion size.
Otherwise, great value for money! And tasted great! Staff were friendly also.
The one star reviews are questionable, so take with a grain of salt.