Straight Outta Saigon

4.6

1086 Reviews

$40 and under

Vietnamese

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2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Born out of the wok-tossed flames of Vietnam and introduced into the bustlin’ heart of urban Melbourne, Straight Outta Saigon's serving eastern flavours for it's CBD crew. Immerse yourself in 90s hip-hop mixtapes, swim in our offerings of tropical elixirs, and bask in the taste of street-side viet-fare without the frills!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Asian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9654 2024
Website
https://www.straightouttasaigon.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Straight Outta Saigon can cater for a range of different events or functions. Order with us for your next corporate lunch meeting, team lunch, private work event or birthday! Call us at 0396542024 or place an enquiry on our website.
Private party facilities
Whether you partying like it’s your birthday, rolling through with the work crew or celebrating putting a ring on it - we got you! Our cosy venue caters up to 45 people inside or 20 outside with our chefs happy to work with you on a menu that suits.

Location
138 Russell St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Cross street
138 Russell Street 3000 Melbourne VIC
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Russell Street - Stop 7 (Trams), Parliament Station (trains)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Pre-Theatre
A$49.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Let us look after your Pre-Theatre dinner! Select 2 smaller, 2 larger and 1 side dish (per two guests) from our delicious menu, which will provide a nostalgic yet reinvented culinary journey. Minimum 2 Guests - Maximum 5 Guests
Saigon Social
A$49.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Let us look after you with our Saigon Social offer! Select 2 smaller, 2 larger and 1 side dish (per two guests) from our delicious menu, which will provide a nostalgic yet reinvented culinary journey. Minimum 2 Guests - Maximum 5 Guests
Saigon Social (Lunch)
A$49.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Let us look after you with our Saigon Social offer! Select 2 smaller, 2 larger and 1 side dish (per two guests) from our delicious menu, which will provide a nostalgic yet reinvented culinary journey. Minimum 2 Guests - Maximum 5 Guests

Popular dishes

Southside Wings (6pc)A$14.00
Our signature sticky fried chicken winglets with sticky sweet and garlic sauce
Spicy Salmon Sashmi A$18.00
green herb nuoc cham, yellow daikon, red radish
Sichuan Style Lamb Skewers (2pc)A$16.00
Chargrilled spicy lamb skewers, served with creamy mint sauce
Grilled Scallops (2pc)A$15.00
Baked-in-shell scallops drizzled with chefs secret zingy sauce and pickled ginger
Ba la Lot (2pc)A$15.00
Viet sytle marinated beef wrapped in betel leaf, topped with shallots and nuoc mam
Rice Paper Rolls (2pc)A$15.00
Choice of; Vegan Duck or Lemongrass Beef**. Freshly rolled rice paper rolls with mint, cucumber pickled carrot, lettuce, vermicelli served with pineapple hoisin sauce
Saigon Baos (2pc)A$15.00
Best Seller. Choice Of: Pork Belly, cucumber, pickled carrots, hoisin; Fried Chicken, asian slaw, sriracha mayo; Crispy Tofu, cucumber, pickled carrots, hoisin (Vegan)
Banh Mi Bites (2pc)A$16.00
Choice Of: Soft shell crab with kimchi and sriacha mayo; Crispy eggplant with coriander, hoisin, sesame seeds
Grilled Prawns (2pc)A$17.00
Flame grilled prawns with a herb drizzle

Larger

Crispy Fried Rice*A$24.00
Choice of; Prawn or Tofu. Wok-tossed in secret stir-fry sauce with egg and spring onions
Hanoi - Style Fish A$34.00
Fried whole, bean shoot, carrot ,mint, sweet nuoc cham
Vietnamese Curry**A$24.00
Choice of: Chicken or Crispy Eggplant & Tofu. Rich coconut curry with assortment of vegetables, topped with coriander and spring onion
Wok-Tossed Asian Broccoli*A$24.00
Choice of: Crispy pork belly or Tofu. Stir fried chinese broccoli with fresh garlic and a viet sytle stir-fry sauce (or mushroom sauce replacement)
Pork Belly with Apple SlawA$28.00
Crispy pork belly, served with green apple, cabbage, onion, capsicum and smothered in nuoc mam
Sweet & Spicy Vegan DuckA$22.00
Crispy mock duck made from soy bean curd served with mint, cucumber and fresh chillies
Saigon Shaking BeefA$28.00
Diced Beef, black pepper sauce, crispy kale, stir fried veg
Xao Noodles*A$22.00
Choice of: Chicken or Tofu. Rice noodles, egg, carrots, bokchoy and chinese cabbage
Traditional Viet Salad* **A$24.00
Choice of: Lemongrass Beef, Chicken or Crispy Tofu. Shredded wombok, red cabbage, celery, carrot and mint, topped with fried shallots and served with vermicelli noodles
Bò Kho (Beef Stew)A$26.00
Vietnamese bò kho (beef stew) filled with tender, braised beef, herbs, aromatics and delicious broth
Ca Kho (Caramelised Fish) A$27.00
Caramelised basa steaks, garlic, green pepper vine, chilli pepper

Sides

Jasmine RiceA$4.00
Coconut RiceA$5.00
Asian SlawA$6.50
Hanoi Vege Spring Rolls (4pc)A$8.50
Hanoi Seafood Spring Rolls (4pc)A$8.50

Dessert

Mango SagoA$10.00
Tapioca pearls, mango coulis, coconut milk
Fried Oreo BaoA$10.00
Fried bao together with oreo ice-cream, this is a dream come true
Steamed Banana CakeA$10.00
Vietnamese steamed, fragrant banana cake made with sweet bananas and a soft, chewy texture

Get Dishy Wit It

Get Dishy Wit It
Each Pair Chooses: 2 Smaller, 2 Larger, 1 Side. All Guests Must Participate (maximum 7)
- Minimum 2A$39.00

Cocktails

Mr. McgregorA$20.00
Proper No.12 whisky, lemon juice, egg whites, honey, orange bitters
Land of the rising sun A$20.00
Yuzu sake, lychee liqueur,lemon, foam
Hanoi HighballA$22.00
Grey goose, Bacardi coconut, lychee liqueur, lemon, mint, pineapple
Fresh Prince A$20.00
Bombay sapphire, lychee liqueur, coconut cream, cucumber, lemon
Saigon Espresso MartiniA$22.00
Grey goose , condensed milk, coffee liquer, cold extracted coffee
Real Gin ShadyA$20.00
Bombay bramble, raspberry, creme de cocoa, lemon, topped with soda
Spice GirlsA$22.00
Chilli infused Patron reposado, agave syrup, lime juice, gently rimmed with salt
Ginger BingeA$21.00
Gin, elderflower, fresh mint, lemon juice topped with ginger ale

Beers

Saigon Bia (Lager, Saigon Vietnam)A$11.00
Utopia Pale Ale, Bodriggy A$11.00
Co- Conspirators Usual Suspects (IPA)A$13.00
Two Bays Pale AleA$12.00
Coldstream Apple CiderA$12.00

What 1,086 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Hot spot
City Centre
Best Value
City Centre
Healthy
City Centre
Hot spot
City Centre
Vegetarian-friendly
City Centre
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Straight Outta Saigon delights with "amazing and delicious food" and "fantastic customer service." This lively venue offers an exceptional Vietnamese fusion dining experience with standout dishes like Shaken Beef and Soft Shell Crab Banh Mi Bites. While some dishes can be inconsistent, the vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "must-visit" for Melbourne cuisine enthusiasts.

1,086 Reviews

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Karen
New Zealand
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service excellent, didn't realise how large the portions would be on the $49 deal! Had to leave some! Very well organised and capable servers. Only negative comment would be that our table for two was so close to the next table for two we may as well have shared a table! WC is outside up 2/3 flights of stairs which may be difficult for some.
Straight Outta SaigonResponded 1 day ago
Karen we’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and great value of the $49 deal! It’s great to know our servers made your experience smooth and enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback regarding the table placement and the stairs to the WC, and we’ll certainly take that into consideration for future improvements. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Georgia
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was great. Food was delicious. Would recommend without hesitation.
Straight Outta SaigonResponded 1 day ago
Georgia we're so glad to hear you had a great experience! It's wonderful that you enjoyed the food and the service. Thank you for the recommendation—we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Emma
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! And good value fantastic atmosphere! Go enjoy
Straight Outta SaigonResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the great feedback Emma! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, value, and atmosphere. We hope you’ll be back soon for another fantastic experience!
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Laura
Melbourne
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was great but we were rushed by our waiter. He would clear plates with food still on it and every interaction he had with us he reminded us he needed the table back at a certain time. We were well aware and prepared to be on t. Took away from the experience. Felt like we were a hassle.
Straight Outta SaigonResponded on November 25, 2024
Laura, thank you for sharing your feedback and taking the time to speak with me over the phone today. I’m pleased to hear you enjoyed the food. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll ensure your concerns are shared with our team to enhance the guest experience. You now have my direct contact number and email, and I’d be happy to assist you with making a booking anytime at any of our venue's!
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Helen
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Service was excellent. We had a noisy table behind us - can’t do much about that.
Straight Outta SaigonResponded on November 18, 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and service! Thank you for your understanding, we’ll always do our best to ensure a great atmosphere for our guests. We hope to see you again soon for another fantastic meal!
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Rinni
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The chicken and pork bao - horrible! The Vietnamese curry, full of big chunks of potato and hardly any meat, very poor. The noodles - 0/10, very bad! Some gin infused coconut milk cocktail - disaster! Horrible experience for $150
Straight Outta SaigonResponded on November 14, 2024
Hello Rinni, thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and believe there is room for improvement. Your comments have been shared with our venue team to help us enhance our service. We’ve also reached out directly to discuss your visit in more detail, and you now have my direct contact number and email. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to connect further or make a booking at any of our other venues. We’d love the opportunity to make your next experience truly enjoyable!
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Neil
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
On arrival we sat at our table and the were told of our menu options. We have been here before but a first for our guests, we all thought the food was outstanding and service good,the atmosphere was good and cosy if not a little tight. If visiting Melbourne and you like Vietnamese it’s a must visit restaurant.
Straight Outta SaigonResponded on November 18, 2024
We’re so glad to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the food and service Neil! It’s great that the atmosphere added to your experience, even if it was a bit cozy. We really appreciate the recommendation for anyone visiting Melbourne who loves Vietnamese cuisine. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests again soon for another great dining experience!
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Susannah
Victoria
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful vibe and delicious food. Waiter was amazing.
Straight Outta SaigonResponded on November 18, 2024
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the vibe and the food Susannah! It’s great to know that our team made such a positive impact on your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic meal!
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Ellie
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our straight outta Saigon experience, definitely will be back, food was incredible.
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Stan
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely awesome food, great atmosphere, professional staff. Good main servings. Only criticism is the surcharge for using a card to tap and pay. Disappointing as the prices you charge for your drinks and food would be covering all your costs including alleged bank charges
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FAQs

Straight Outta Saigon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9654 2024.

Straight Outta Saigon is rated 4.6 stars by 1086 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

138 Russell St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Cross street
138 Russell Street 3000 Melbourne VIC
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Asian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Russell Street - Stop 7 (Trams), Parliament Station (trains)
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.straightouttasaigon.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9654 2024
Catering
Straight Outta Saigon can cater for a range of different events or functions. Order with us for your next corporate lunch meeting, team lunch, private work event or birthday! Call us at 0396542024 or place an enquiry on our website.
Private party facilities
Whether you partying like it’s your birthday, rolling through with the work crew or celebrating putting a ring on it - we got you! Our cosy venue caters up to 45 people inside or 20 outside with our chefs happy to work with you on a menu that suits.

Straight Outta Saigon

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pre-Theatre

Saigon Social

Saigon Social (Lunch)

Crispy Fried Rice

Sweet & Spicy Vegan Duck

Vietnamese Curry

Smaller

Southside Wings (6pc)A$14.00

Spicy Salmon Sashmi A$18.00

Sichuan Style Lamb Skewers (2pc)A$16.00

Grilled Scallops (2pc)A$15.00

Ba la Lot (2pc)A$15.00

Rice Paper Rolls (2pc)A$15.00

Saigon Baos (2pc)A$15.00

Banh Mi Bites (2pc)A$16.00

Grilled Prawns (2pc)A$17.00

Larger

Crispy Fried Rice*A$24.00

Hanoi - Style Fish A$34.00

Vietnamese Curry**A$24.00

Wok-Tossed Asian Broccoli*A$24.00

Pork Belly with Apple SlawA$28.00

Sweet & Spicy Vegan DuckA$22.00

Saigon Shaking BeefA$28.00

Xao Noodles*A$22.00

Traditional Viet Salad* **A$24.00

Bò Kho (Beef Stew)A$26.00

Ca Kho (Caramelised Fish) A$27.00

Sides

Jasmine RiceA$4.00

Coconut RiceA$5.00

Asian SlawA$6.50

Hanoi Vege Spring Rolls (4pc)A$8.50

Hanoi Seafood Spring Rolls (4pc)A$8.50

Dessert

Mango SagoA$10.00

Fried Oreo BaoA$10.00

Steamed Banana CakeA$10.00

Get Dishy Wit It

Get Dishy Wit It

Cocktails

Mr. McgregorA$20.00

Land of the rising sun A$20.00

Hanoi HighballA$22.00

Fresh Prince A$20.00

Saigon Espresso MartiniA$22.00

Real Gin ShadyA$20.00

Spice GirlsA$22.00

Ginger BingeA$21.00

Beers

Saigon Bia (Lager, Saigon Vietnam)A$11.00

Utopia Pale Ale, Bodriggy A$11.00

Co- Conspirators Usual Suspects (IPA)A$13.00

Two Bays Pale AleA$12.00

Coldstream Apple CiderA$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Straight Outta Saigon offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Straight Outta Saigon restaurant rated?

Is Straight Outta Saigon currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information