Vietnamese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cape Town Central
2 restaurant menus in South Africa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"The food at Saigon is incredibly flavorsome and the service is always exceptional. I eat from the restaurant regularly and will continue to return..."
Kelly Rae Gifford
"We always have the best meals here. Such flavoursome, delicious food with attentive service! One of my favourites. Try the oxtail- out of this..."
Monique Swart
"I went to Saigon about a month ago and it was just great.The food was amazing.From the starter to the desert!The staff was friendly too and very..."
Ann-Christine Baetge
"Very good variety of food, quality was superb. Attended a private party on the roof, and the service was..."
Cheryl Sadie
"Yes I am biased and have eaten there consistently for 19 years and I can honestly say it is my favourite restaurant. Chef My is creative and a..."
Beverley Fischer
"Great food & ambience . I love Saigon I've visited the Joburg one many times & it's always a..."
Buyi Lichaba
"Exceptional food and service! I'll be back on my next visit to Cape Town in..."
Jackie Pool Thompson
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Kate Jones
"Delicious food and excellent..."
Lisa Schröder
"Amazing food, cocktails, service!!! Will be back..."
Tanja Engelbrecht
"Excellent Asian cuisine, great service. Highly..."
Neels Van Rooyen
"Love, love, love this restaurant! Even though the menu is slightly reduced during lockdown, we had no trouble finding delightful dishes to tantalise..."
Stefan De Villiers
"SAIGON CAN DO NO WRONG IN MY EYES 😍 firstly, don’t even try go there without ordering the spinach cream cheese har gau they are life changing!..."
Pcgcla001
"I seldom sit in this restaurant, but the times that I have has always been a pleasure. The food is amazing! They’re not shy with their portions...."
Micaela Beaumont
"One of the best Thai restaurants in Cape Town. Decor. Beautiful.Staff. AmazingCocktails. Really good.Food. Amazing!Really enjoyed..."
Tselane
"Had absolutely great meals. The ginger prawns and chilli cashew prawns were amazing. Just order the mild if you not a fan of the heat. 😉...."
Solovjanovdennis
"I enjoy eating here when I’m in Cape Town. The staff are friendly and helpful and very attentive. The prawn toast is good as well as the..."
Ilyaas A. Mayet
"First time here. The space made me wonder about how we are going to be seated, but was seated on nice out of the way table. Now the menu is good..."
Francois De Beer
"Ate there with the family last night. Enjoyed their delicious food. Their wok-fried calamari was a winner. Also had prawn dumpling, trio of mushroom..."
Zahrah A
"One of the best Thai restaurants in Cape Town. There is a reason it has been around for so long. The menu is large and full of options and the food..."
Phoebe Kondylis
"One of the best Asian restaurants in Cape Town! It has an extensive menu, curry and sushi to die for! Nice for special occasions or casual dinners!..."
Gabriel Hair
"Went to Saigon for my anniversary and really enjoyed the veg spring rolls! It was delish. My boyfriend had the beef basil chilli with garlic fried..."
Zee
"Second time at Saigon. This time we tried it out in the evening. Beautiful ambience. Good acoustics. We had booked a corner table so we had a perfect..."
Lia CPT
"Brilliant service followed with amazing Vietnamese styled dishes, I can definitely recommend the spring rolls. All round a great evening at Saigon !..."
Keagan Lorenzo
"The ambience here is lovely and so are he martinis! I recommend the glass noodle with tofu and veg. For starters go for the prawn toast which is very..."
Yajna Gold
"Finally made it to Saigon after a whole year of driving past it! Love the interior, it’s cosy and inviting and the view of table mountain is..."
Sarah Mcghie
"Delicious food! And Great service! Driven past this so many times and at last got to taste. Restaurant was packed and we were attended to nicely. At..."
Samantha Dos Santos
"This is by far my favourite Asian resturant in terms of Authenticity In flavour. The fresh Ingredients and generous portions makes for a delicious..."
Chanel Fivaz
"Wonderful food. Prompt service. Amiable waiter. Lovely atmosphere. I would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for something a little..."
Sineadnataliebyrne
"I was told before that Saigon can get quite expensive and my friends didn’t lie. However, all the food on our big table was utterly delicious. The..."
Catharina
"I have never had a bad meal at Saigon. The food is extremely tasty. Service is generally very good. I usually have the box calamari with cilantro..."
Cpreller02
"Food was absolutely delicious and the ambience was great. Service was excellent. Only critique would be that soft music in the background was missing..."
Bianca
"Update: returned on a hot summers day for Asian ‘tapas’. Ordered salmon maki rolls, fresh prawn salad rolls and steamed pork&prawn dim sum...."
Aletha Jeftha
"This was my second time at Saigon after I enjoyed the first so much. The spring rolls, spinach dumplings and pork potstickers were all amazing. I was..."
Gabi
"I had a wonderful dining experience from the warm service to the scrumptious dishes.Their vegetarian options were so delicious and thought out . I..."
Umai
"Really enjoyed what the Chef cooked us. Delightful ambience! Dim Sum was spectacular and the sweet and sour prawns was one of the best seafood dishes..."
Troy Horrell
"Living right around the corner from Saigon is going to be an issue in the future. Being the ultimate Asian food lover, having Saigon so close means..."
Claudia Penny
"I've been to Saigon every time I landed in Cape Town. Their menu is big enough to never seem boring. Each plate delivers taste and freshness of..."
Pusm
"Excellent food, I've eaten at the one in Johannesburg and the other sister Restuarants they are all good. Worth every penny. Authentic dishes full of..."
Jill Casserley
"I haven't been here for a few years, but damn it has gotten good! The dumplings are light and well balanced flavours with their compliments! The..."
Talia Lee Cohen
"Though I have driven past Saigon many times and always thought that it's sign's design was similar to that of an exotic porno I was desperate for..."
Karl-Luke Steinhagen
"The food was SENSATIONAL ! The best Vietnamese restaurant by far! The service was excellent and the atmosphere was vibrant and extremely comfortable...."
Kiks Eats
"From the outside you can't imagine what you are about to eat. Very cozy environment, with a very Good service. The waiter explains you every..."
Margarida Lázaro
"We managed to get a table last minute. I was really impressed by the quick service considering it was busy. We didn't have to sit around waiting to..."
Elle Mbadaliga
"Saigon is top notch. Some people don’t like trying a pan-Asian restaurant because they feel it is neither here nor there but believe me – this..."
FoodMissionary
"Wow, came here at 9pm and lucked out with finding a table. Kitchen was very quick in preparing our food, maybe because it was near closing time, but..."
Gabriel Stein
"We didn't book a table, but they did tell us that they can help with a table, but we will have to be done by a certain time, so the booked table can..."
Liezle Obermeyer
"Saigon, while a bit more expensive than other Asian restaurants has a great selection of delicious dishes. For starters, you have to try what..."
Francesca Favero
"One of best sushi I've tasted in a long time! Definitely a recommendation for an eat out or a take away. A bit pricey though and the..."
Scarlett
"Situated in the heart of Kloof street, this is the best Asian cuisine in the city. The angry duck is legendary, make sure to have it 'very angry' if..."
Karthik R (The OmegA Man)
"Looove Saigon on Kloof. It really never goes old. Love the duck spring rolls for a starter and then the angry duck for main. It is the best..."
Shauny D Foodie
"The best spring rolls in town! Our dinner was amazing, the flavours were clean and fresh and well presented. The chocolate duo for dessert should not..."
Conrad Jonck
"My uncle was in town this weekend n gave me the task of picking the resturant.ive always wanted to try PHO the vietnamese noodle soup that saigon was..."
Rebone
"Had a lovely dinner tonight at Saigon. The crispy ginger fish and the chicken chili ginger was to die for. We had garlic egg fried rice on the side...."
Ulisha Moodley
"Walked in here looking to satisfy a food craving. My family and I were visiting and staying in More Quarters so Saigon was a natural choice...."
Iamjulienne
"Saigon is a great spot for date night 😀 I would recommend going at night because the lights are dim and its just a cozy atmosphere. They have..."
Simone Hasselbach
"One of my favourite restaurants all all time. Been coming here since I was a child and over the years the restaurant has gotten better, but still has..."
Chetna Black
"Superb meal, service and ambiance! Been here twice and not disappointed ❤️ Recommended for large and small groups or romantic outing. Coming back..."
Maria Elvira Mariola
"Their Vegetable Wrap Sensation is still my favourite starter of all times. It could be the interactive aspect or the prospect of having bites of..."
Lindie White
"I really enjoyed the food at Saigon. The dishes were fresh and delicious, and spicy as requested. I love sticky rice and really appreciated that you..."
Azele Anne Naicker
"One of my personal favourites but I am a fan of Vietnamese food 😀 Sleek interior located on the busty Kloof Street. There's an option of sushi. My..."
Celeste Tsang
"Went here last night for dinner for the first time - and what a treat! From start to finish, the service was impeccable. Our waiter was knowledgeable..."
Melanie Du Toit
"Oh my word- the speciality crystal rolls with peanut dipping sauce!! It is absolutely to die for! And if you like playing with your food (I do),..."
Angelique Smit
"Saigon was lovely. The wife really wanted Pho, and so she did. It was my first time having it so it left me satisfied. We started off with duck..."
Siege
"I've been searching for some good Pho bo for what seems like ages. I've tried many places and they just didn't cut it! But guys, this is the place!..."
Lamisa Naushin
"This was my second time to Saigon and again I was so impressed with the service and the food. Both times I went, it was really crowded but the..."
Sruti Simon
"Saigon is my regular go-to for pick-me-up Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine. I am completely taken by their crispy tempura vegetables, prawn toast and..."
Raeesa Naik
"Great restaurant. 'Build your own meal' pretty cool if you like wrapping food up in leaves. The beef dishes are pretty frikken insane. Haven't tasted..."
Neil McBain
"Today was a rare day - a day I dined at a near perfect restaurant. I love Asian food, so it should be no surprise that Saigon, the well established..."
St John Grimbly
"I recently went to Saigon for dinner and was blown away by the array of flavours that I experienced. The food was definitely some of the best Asian..."
Deee
"I order exactly the same thing every single time I go to Saigon. I start with the prawn & vegetable crystal salad rolls. It's the most refreshing..."
Cindy De Bruyn
"Went to Saigon last night, and had the best eating out experience I've had in a log time. We had a lovely seat right by the window with such a great..."
Jennifer Ueberberg
"We had a lovely meal. Good atmosphere in restaurant, friendly staff. Saigon Speciality Crystal Rolls with Peanut dipping sauce (Avo, rocket, shiitake..."
Christine Du Toit
"1- three kind of cuisine...all good in the same place2- dim sum superior and pork also...big portion, nice price3- waiter with....HUGE..."
Paolo Del Greco
"One time I tried to break up with somebody at Saigon, but then the food was really good and I wanted to share a platter with them, which meant that I..."
Ben Rhys
"We went to Saigon on a Friday night, which meant it was really busy. Service was a bit slow, and the waiters not very attentive, but the food was..."
Popsi
"Asian food at its best. This restaurant has never disappointed my wife and I over the past 6 years. Vibe is always great and always busy. Attention..."
Dhrupal Amin
"Saigon is a lovely restaurant in Gardens. They have a bunch of interesting Vietnamese dishes, but I enjoy their sushi most of all. They're a little..."
I Love Foodies
"We were treated to a Sunday night supper here recently and it was lovely! I have been here before ( many years ago) and it feels like Saigon..."
Michelle Parkin
"An impromptu decision led a group of us to Saigon for a late dinner. The staff were extremely accommodating and the service was really..."
Jonathan Szoke
"After living in Vietnam, this was by far the closest I could find to Vietnamese cuisine in South Africa - and I'll have you know it was damn close at..."
Roxanne Boyes
"I have never had a disappointing meal from Saigon. They serve Vietnamese/Asain food and also do sushi. Their steamed pork dumplings are fantastic, as..."
Catherine
"Food was very flavorful and unique in Cape Town. It was my first time here, and I would suggest to share some starters and I realize now you can..."
FoodieC
"In my humble opinion, one of the best restaurants in Cape Town: consistently incredible food with mind-blowing flavours, great service and..."
Ceiran Megan Vd Westhuizen
"What a mission to find parking... luckily the great food and awesome service made up for this unpleasant start to a great evening. Loved everything..."
Carlétjie Van Eck
"Really tasty food but quite pricey. I ordered the honey ribs which were divine... Service was good and the food came quickly. Decent ambiance as..."
Amy Chen
"After drinks at Asoka (across the street) we were starving and popped in! Restaurant was fairly full for a Tuesday eve but we were seated asap...."
Sharon Malan
"Very fancy place is great food. Service was excellent. The portions are quite large but some of the items are rather pricey... also its not that..."
JdP
"Delicious food. In my opinion this is where the best dim-sum is in Cape Town. Service is excellent too. Be sure to book otherwise you won't get a..."
Irishman
"Arrived at Saigon on a busy Saturday night. Service was brisk and attentive. We settled down opened a bottle of wine and ordered starters from an..."
Stuart
"It's a bit pricier than some other restaurants in the area, but the BBQ duck is life-changing. Everything we ordered was very delicious and the..."
Diné
"Had a lovely meal with my family, first visit to this restaurant in a long time. We got excellent service and wonderful food from start to finish...."
Alexis Aronson
"I'm giving Saigon a 5 / 5 because it is my style of food and they do it perfectly. It is a restaurant where I could eat everything on the menu and..."
Nicole Vrede
"One of my favorite Asian spots in town, the sushi is good but in the expensive side so I usually stick with the other Asian dishes. The crystal rolls..."
Carla Whitehead
"My word was that meal delish! We shared a bit of everything between 3 of us and trust me, if I had had my way, I probably would have eaten it all and..."
Kelly Rae Gifford
"I have been to most restaurants in Cape Town and there is no other restaurant that I will rate as 5, but Saigon deserves it. We have visited there..."
Coral Le Roux
"What a fabulous place with good food and service. Thank you to our Waiter, Christian for serving us in such a professional manner and explaining in..."
Elzette van Tonder
"HOLY F
One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Cape Town!! Service was slow but the tasty food made up for it. The drinks are very reasonably..."
Natasha Jacobs
"Saigon Restaurant truly impressed me with its exceptional dining experience. The pho-bo soup and sushi rolls were delicious. The attentive service..."
Marina Tikhai
"Delicious food, great service. I enjoyed the vast menu and the different tastes. It was an overall great..."
Prishanta Pillay
"Had wonderful taste like home 🏡 💕 my friends and I really really enjoyed the food, we had pho traditional, eel sushi was the best 👌, bao,..."
Steffi Asisi
"What a feast. There is so much delicious food to choose and so many things to try. Your mouth salivates as you read the menu. So order with the size..."
Azania Mosaka
"Another great visit .. still renovating the place but the food was still amazing . Had the fillet in soy .. so tender and juicy . Friends had great..."
Clydell Heidrich
"One of the best Asian restaurants in Cape Town!! Make reservations as the place gets busy.
The food is very authentic and delicious and the..."
Happy Space
"Thoroughly enjoy them every single time! Friendly parking assistant, with more than enough parking allocated to Saigon, amazing staff and beautiful..."
Marieske Basson
"Not sure how authentic it is,but food was fairly good. Good service. Bit on the pricey side but that is to be expected in Town. The deep fried ice..."
Gideon Rademeyer
"Saigon certainly did not disappoint! We were very lucky to be able to get a table as it's very busy lunchtime. The sushi was delicious! The beef..."
Michelene Arendse
"Excellent and friendly service, delicious food. Definitely..."
Simona Marinkova
"Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Great for lunches.
Had a lunch date with my siblings and sat for about four hours. Our waiter was kind and very..."
Lady Kensley
"A meal at Saigon is always delicious. I always try something new for a starter but one main dish keeps bringing me back! The service is great - and..."
Monique Meder
"A delightful find in Cape Town. We were looking for any Vietnamese restaurant and our hope was low. We arrived late with three kitchen closing in..."
N Pham
"Always wanted to try out but haven't had opportunity until now. Food was great. So many options it's hard to commit. Starter and main course were..."
Blake W
"Amazing Vietnamese restaurant with a great tasting Pho. I highly recommend it. The pork belly was so well made and everything was just perfect. Staff..."
Larry Liu
"What a pleasure to finally have dinner at this iconic restaurant. It was busy so booking is strongly recommended. Per the waiter’s recommendation,..."
Stefan De Villiers
"This place keeps us coming back. On a cold and rainy Friday evening in October we visited one of our favorite eateries in Cape Town. The service was..."
Wikus Fourie
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