Saigon Bistro
(206) 329-4939
1032 S Jackson St Ste 202
Seattle,
WA
98104
47.599185
-122.319245
Neighborhoods: International District, Downtown
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The Scene
Tucked around the backside of a steep parking lot, this authentic bistro can be hard to find, but is always worth the effort. Vietnamese families and students crowd around long tables, happily chatting (high ceilings and linoleum floors can foster a noisy ambience), while couples and solitary diners gravitate towards smaller tables on the periphery.
The Food
Bun mang vit is an ideal soup-and-salad duo: A light noodle soup in duck stock accompanied by duck and cabbage salad with sweet, pungent ginger sauce. Grilled beef, chicken or pork served "bun on tray" style is a must-try: Smoky, grilled meat is served with rice-paper wraps, fresh herbs and crisp butter lettuce--drizzle spicy plum sauce and roll it up like a burrito. Generously sized crepes with a variety of filling options--from mushroom or tofu--are also excellent choices.
User Reviews
Anonymous
September 05, 2005
saigon bistro is an excellent vietnamese restaurant in the international district in seattle. Everything ive had there is excellent and very authentic. Best spring rolls ive ever had all the food is very affordable ($6 an entree). the vietnamese iced coffee is out of this world. So get up go to the internatonal district and check out the Saigon Bistro you wont be dissapointed.
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April 04, 2005
I'd have to agree that the exterior and even the interior are suspect, but we've visited this location more than a few times and we've never been disappointed. I love food and everyone that has been there had no real complaints. We've tried their grilled steak special; smelled really good sitting across from me as my partner ordered it. We often order their crepes and all the fillings are good. And then there is my standby dish, grilled lemon grass chicken with vermicelli. Good size portion and still tasty. Service is okay. When they're busy there is lots of staff around, but when you drop by and it's quiet it's harder to find help.
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March 30, 2005
Okay, neither the restaurant facade nor interior was appealing to the eyes, but I've often been told that the best Asian restaurants are ones that appear like dives but inside offer excellent, authentic cuisine. So being as busy, inexpensive yet grimy the place appeared, the food was fair, making me wonder was that really beef I just ate? Made me a little suspect, unsure. Needless to say, I don't plan on being a repeat customer.
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Know Before You Go:
Although dining alone is certainly an option, this is the ideal venue for adventurous group dining--tables can accommodate more than a dozen people and most dishes are large enough to share.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Hidden Find
