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 - a week ago
We ordered a few dishes to share and loved everything! The spring rolls were crunchy and hot, the pho was rich and full of flavour, and the beef lemongrass dish was absolutely delicious. The service was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We couldn’t resist finishing with the banana fritter — totally worth it!
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Imogen Di Florio - 3 months ago
Really tasty, decent price. Only let down was the rude uber eats or other delivery meal people, just standing there pushing others out of the way
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Greg Mutton - a year 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.
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Marvin - 9 months ago
Absolutely delicious food. Well worth a visit and very good prices.
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David Lawton - 3 weeks ago
Came here after our hike to Mount Lofty and oh boy was it a good meal. At 18Aud, it was a huge bowl of pho with plentiful of beef combination meats. The cold spring rolls were excellent also as well. The owner was kind enough to offer us a free packet of prawn crackers too.
The soup stock was very flavourful and savoury and exactly what you'd want on a cold winter day. What a great meal.