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Café Saigon Montreal RestoMontreal.ca
Café Saigon Montreal RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant

Café Saigon

Bring your own wine
The Village/Centre-Sud
4.3$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 am
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VietnameseThaiFusionAsianVegetarianSoupsBring your own wine

About

This classic Vietnamese greasy spoon restaurant is located close by the French Université de Quebec à Montreal, thus serving an enormous student population daily. No surprise either, for Cafe Saigon is a surefire place to find a great bang for your buck. Daily table d'hôte menus at noon will fill you up at a minimal expense and evening dining is not much harder on your wallet.

Details

Our Specialties

General Teo chicken, Satay Soup, Pad Thai, Red Curry, Peanut Stir Fry, Salt and pepper shrimps, Tonkinese soup, Wonton soup, Imperial rolls, Rolls of spring & Homemade desserts.

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Interac
Semi-private room.
5★
66%
4★
12%
3★
10%
2★
11%
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1%
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Reviews for Café Saigon

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (1000+)
*as of 2026-07-09
5★
66%
4★
12%
3★
10%
2★
11%
1★
1%

Review Summary

Café Saigon is widely regarded as a charming and authentic neighborhood destination offering a cozy atmosphere and welcoming service. Many patrons frequently praise the high quality of the dishes, particularly highlighting the flavorful General Tao chicken, crispy spring rolls, and generous portions. As a bring your own wine establishment, it provides a relaxed setting perfect for both solo dining and social outings. While experiences regarding payment methods and consistency can vary, the majority of visitors appreciate the attentive staff and the great value found in the comforting Vietnamese fusion menu.
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Honestly one of the best hidden gems I have overlooked for a long time. Our waitress was excellent explaining options, fast delivery, & even helped with my french (a rare courtesy for a service worker anywhere in Montreal).

Food was epically good. Seems all sauces, including their soya, are made in house. I've never had sauce like this - thick & rich, almost like a creamy oil consistency - not watery at all. The spring roll was one of the best I've ever had. The Pad Thai was equally to die for & the price was amazing. Chicken seasoned really well & fried perfectly. 10/10 & I will be back. I was shocked the place wasn't packed.

Jun 5, 2026
on Google

Very good hot platters, but the soups leave much to be desired especially for their price. The meat is very obviously frozen for the soups as it maintains an unfortunately grainy texture, & slightly undercooked & stucked noodles.

Very lovely atmosphere however.

Jul 26, 2025
on Google

My go to.Very reasonable price & the service is always amazing. I highly recommend it.

Jun 16, 2025
on Google

It worth the quality & the friendly stuff, I give 5 stars for those! First time trying this restaurant with my friends, not a place that I wanna go back to asap, it's good but not so delicious for the price & the quantity (Some plate are little over priced) If you wanna try this place go for it but don't have high expectations.

Nov 16, 2024
on Google

It is a simple but super solid place to have dinner. I had the Shrimp Pad Thai, & it was excellent. It was not too expensive, & the service was attentive & polite. I will definitely go back. When I read the reviews about poor authenticity, I roll my eyes. This is not Vietnam. My date & I were happy with tasty fresh food at a very reasonable price & polite service with a smile.

Aug 16, 2024
on Google

Absolutely amazing place! I've been eating at Cafe Saigon since i was a baby & it has never disappointed. The owners & the staff are so friendly & kind & the food has never let me down. It is so rare nowadays to find a place that offers great meals & generous portions at such an affordable price! I highly recommend the soupe tonkinoise or the soupe satay. Go Flyers!!

Apr 10, 2024
on Google

The staff was so nice. Food was fresh & price was very reasonable. They have a nice lunch special. I had their pho & the general Tao. I liked that the general tao came with vegetables & their homemade soy sauce. Their pho broth is very tasty too.

Dec 15, 2023
on Google
5.0

Greatest Vietnamese joint ever! Staff is soo attentive, friendly & intuitive it amazes me! Food is delicious & amazingly priced for the great quality they're providing. I'm definitely returning!!!

Apr 21, 2018
Foodie
2 Reviews
3.5

After some shopping in Rue St-Catherine we were dying for some good Asian food. You can bring your own wine in Cafe Saigon. Don't we love this?
The atmosphere was quite busy & noisy, but that didn't bother us. I think some people had a bit too much of the wine they brought ;-)
The place itself hasn't got a terrace or big windows, but there's plenty of space. You can breathe.
We ordered Pork & Shrimp Rolls with a groundnut sauce. Very nice. The other Springroll was also quite tasty. Good starters.
The General Tao Chicken was absolutely great. Crunchy & really tasty, served with some pretty good rice. The Red Chili Beef Noodles with fresh Mint, Cucumber & Carrots were also quite refined.
Very nice dinner for a correct price. We definetely recommend this little charming Vietnamese restaurant! Cheers.

Jul 12, 2013