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Straight Outta Saigon brings you the best from the south of Vietnam. The newly renovated restaurant has a much similar ambiance to the sister restaurant Hochi Mama. The rustic-street vibe restaurant focuses on bringing the best from Saigon with a modern twist. Diners can expect to experience high-quality casual dining, a full range of cocktails inspired by tropical areas of Vietnam such as Nha Trang & Da Nang, great alcoholic fresh off the boat drinks inspired by our parents using ingredients such as Grass Jelly, Chia Seeds and Tea infused kombucha.
PRICE RANGE
USD 7 - USD 13
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Asian, Vietnamese, Fusion, Street Food
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Delicious Food and generous serves. Great customer service & buzzy atmosphere. Mini Ba Mi’s with soft shell crab were scrumptious & the whole fish main dish was topped with Asian slaw and full of flavour. Highly recommend

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 15 October 2023 via mobile

Second visit here and it did not disappoint! Food was extremely tasty and service was impeccable. Would definitely recommend for anyone who hasn’t tried the food here yet. You won’t be disappointed!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 15 October 2023 via mobile

We passed this place so many times and it was always packed and had a good vibe , so we booked. Note: have just been to Saigon and going again this weekend, so have a pretty good sense of Vietnamese food as my focus was...to eat my way thru Saigon. We ordered the full menu which entail two starters, 2 mains and a side for ~$45 each. Starters are generous and lamb skewers tasty. Curry as a main was too sweet and thickened to a degree which is not found in the original versions. The Vietnamese salad with spicy beef was excellent but again too sweet. Overall a good meal, adapted to some degree to aussie palates. Good value deal overallMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 14 October 2023 via mobile

This place sells brilliant Vietnamese food it’s piping hot and served family style which means there is enough for everyone the portions are big and the food is tasty

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023

Finally got in and it was worth it - We had the well priced saigon special with 2 smalls, 2 mains and a side for $44 each. The barramundi fish was tasty and well cooked. My partner said the sichuan style lamb skewers were the...best he had ever had. All in all, a lovely intimate atmosphere with a tasty meal. Highly recommend.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 5 October 2023 via mobile

A great selection to food to choose from. It is a very busy place, but most understandable due to the true to flavor, food experience. The staff were helpful. Awesome experience.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 10 September 2023

Great food even better service. Waitress Emily is a superstar. Whole barramundi to die for. So good

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 9 August 2023

I went with great hopes, relying on their great reviews. But found the food ordinary if anything. My beef salad - it was so sweet that it was like eating a desert rather than a normal course. They'd added so much sugar in it. I...couldn't finish it and told the waiter and ordered something else (which was small and ordinary). They didn't even take it off the bill. Instead of a fragrant beef salad - I got a beef desert... Not going back again, sorry...More

Date of visit: July 2023
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MAMAS DINING GROUP, Owner at Straight Outta Saigon, responded to this reviewResponded 14 August 2023

We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us, and we are sorry to hear you didn't enjoy parts of your experience with us. We will ensure this is passed on for further discussion and consideration.

Reviewed 24 July 2023

This is a great place for Vietnamese food! We love each dish and appreciate the value here. Highly recommended!

Date of visit: July 2023
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MAMAS DINING GROUP, Owner at Straight Outta Saigon, responded to this reviewResponded 14 August 2023

Thank you, Sammy! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us! We hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed 17 July 2023 via mobile

Booked here for an early dinner before a show on a Friday night. Glad we booked as they were very busy. Fantastic menu - we chose the special deal. 2 small, 2 large and 1 side dish. Quick service and good food. The prawns were...a little over cooked and chicken salad a little bland but everything else delicious. Great vibeMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 11 July 2023

Stumbled across this hole in the wall and was pleasantly surprised! Great service, great food and a comfy atmosphere. We will be back!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 21 May 2023 via mobile

Had lunch here yesterday. Sidewalk seating is a little underwhelming in daytime. Food however was amazing. Baos, spring rolls, followed by a rice dish and a noodle dish and a sizzling pepper beef. All items were tasty and fresh!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 22 April 2023

I took my misses here for our anniversary, once we walked in the customer service was excellent, the food was quick and flavourful, the waiters were fabulous so friendly they been able to pull us our favourite table. Our favourite was Emily she was able...to give great recommendations in drinks and food. She deserves to be a manager in the future. Thanks for this excellent experience worth it all.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 3 April 2023 via mobile

Dined for a late lunch & did the Get Dishy Wit It where you get 2 smaller, 2 larger & 1 side dish. Great value & you choose your own dishes. We had the pork belly bao & lamb skewers to start, then Vietnamese chicken...curry & crispy fried rice for main & seafood spring rolls as our side. All the food was tasty & had great flavour. I also had a ginger binge cocktail which was good. Enjoyed eating here & will return to try other menu items. Service friendly.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 1 April 2023 via mobile

Mmmmm, don’t miss this place when your in Melbourne. It’s got a lively and cool vibe, very friendly staff and the food is to die for! We had a small group and did the “get dishy with it” option. Great value. The highlight for me...was the whole Barramundi, so fresh and packed with flavour. Lamb skewers and the bao also fantastic. Good range of drinks. Will be back when next in town.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Straight Outta Saigon is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5