Menu - Saigon

What a luck we thought, a Vietnamese opposite our hotel. This was the clear candidate for our lunch break. We were there at noon sharp. The only guests, and tha... read more What a luck we thought, a Vietnamese opposite our hotel. This was the clear candidate for our lunch break. We were there at noon sharp. The only guests, and that stayed that way. We ordered 2 lunch specials, one main course and goi cuon. The lunch specials (one tofu one turkey) were nothing special, and not very Vietnamese. The main course (beef) just made it to average whilst the goi cuon, due to lack of herbs and spices, didn't impress and felt like a big missed opportunity. The bill was steep leaving us quite disappointed. No more Saigon for our next Bonnie visit.

Popped-in on a Thursday evening, whilst passing by Bonn (based upon the reviews on TA). Felt like a family run affair, which I mean positively (like being in so... read more Popped-in on a Thursday evening, whilst passing by Bonn (based upon the reviews on TA). Felt like a family run affair, which I mean positively (like being in someones own place, rather than their place of work). Service friendly, if a little slow at time (although not an issue). Food was fresh the tastes were very enjoyable. Portion sizes were plentiful. So a good result in the meal department. Prices reasonable, so a winner all round.