Saigon Hut

We got to Saigon Hut at 8 pm on a Tuesday night and there were no people. The host was very lovely and brought us water and menus immediately. We ordered a Chicken Tom Yum, a Phở with Rare Beef and Chicken, and a Sizzling Calamari. The Tom Yum and the Phở arrived promptly. The Tom Yum was average - I wasn't expecting much better considering this is a Vietnamese restaurant. The Phở was really good. It arrived with a separately plate with Chillies, Lemon, Thai Basil, Bean Sprouts, and a couple of different Chilli Sauces (Sriracha and something else). I really enjoyed it. The Thai Basil gave it an amazing aroma and the Bean Sprouts added that lovely crunch. The Chilli Sauces added just the right amount of heat I wanted. Overall, a very pleasant dish. The Sizzling dishes come in a few options - Beancurds, Beef/Chicken/Pork, Calamari, Prawns or Rockling Fish Fillet, and Scallops. In addition, you get to choose the sauce from 9 different options - we chose the Mongolian one and we weren't disappointed - the sauce was rich and full of flavour. The vegetables were crisp, and the Calamari was cooked very well and wasn't chewy. We paid $41, which was a very good value. I do think, however, that the Sizzling Calamari is a bit overpriced at $20.80. If I don't find a better Phở around Elstie, I'll definitely be back.

This unassuming local restaurant offers honest and rich Vietnamese food at a great price. Their lunch menu represents great value, with many meals being under $11. The only thing letting it down is that there is a bit of a damp smell in the restaurant, the outdoor eating area is not made good use of during the summer, and they slug you for eftpos purchases under $25, which I think is annoying in this day and age! Here is my fave, the seafood Tom Yum. Delicious!

I love this place. Prices are great, food super delicious. Curry laksa is perfect, sugar cane prawns are wonderful. Fresh and full of flavour. Do pick up orders. Parking is usually easy and it helps all restaurants make a margin than lose it to delivery app companies. Better still, eat in. It's casual and cool

Great food. Love the Pho with a friendly atmosphere. Like how they do half portion combinations for their lunch specials. $10.80 for a Pho and banh mi. Been here a few times now and love it 😊 Amended review: still love the place but lunchtime combo special is off the menu post Covid. Manager citing too expensive to serve. Umm don't quite understand