tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post6671046820315199052..comments2024-03-01T11:09:22.394-05:00Comments on Indianapolis Restaurant Scene: Saigon RestaurantErin in Indyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06236924407558284371noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-47164273179698294362010-07-16T12:32:34.905-04:002010-07-16T12:32:34.905-04:00Give the pho here a try before you write it off, t...Give the pho here a try before you write it off, theirs is the best in town. But I recommend their showstopper: called something like "house bbq platter," it is your choice of delicious grilled meat (or a combo of meats) along with veggies, noodles, and a stack of rice paper sheets so you can make your own spring rolls. The meat is so good, you will lick the platter when it's gone! Also, try the Vietnamese crepe, and I will second the recommendation for the bun, especially on a hot summer day. Don't forget to order the fresh lemonade to go with. Yum!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-23943000182390166502010-06-25T12:27:57.559-04:002010-06-25T12:27:57.559-04:00When I first moved to Indy 12 years ago there was ...When I first moved to Indy 12 years ago there was a place called Saigon on the E. Washington St. that I really liked -- I wonder if these are the same owners?<br /><br />I also quite like the tofu rice noodle combination from Long Thanh on 71st St near Binford Blvd (in the same strip mall as GT South's). The decor is not much to look at but I really like that dish.asiansplendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04059140064385507000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-39493527159080674932010-06-18T08:51:16.775-04:002010-06-18T08:51:16.775-04:00BTW I second Condimentality's comment about Ki...BTW I second Condimentality's comment about King Wok. Lots of ethnic Vietnamese people patronize that place too, as they do at Saigon.huiraynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-57023410128557370872010-06-18T08:48:49.716-04:002010-06-18T08:48:49.716-04:00Glad you like Saigon. Good place.
If you are goi...Glad you like Saigon. Good place.<br /><br />If you are going to skip pho here and elsewhere (pity, that...) consider trying something else rustic like the rice congee (besides other things). Saigon's versions are pretty decent. Try it with the curdled blood pieces, if you are adventurous. :-)<br /><br />Interesting that you and hubby are hesitant about the pan-fried noodles with meat/veggies. This is a common dish in many southern-chinese-influenced cuisines (like Vietnamese) especially Cantonese cuisine. There are various iterations of this dish in East Asian/SE Asian food. I myself like it very much. You can do versions of this with skinny rice noodles ("mei fun"), or fat ones ("hor fun"). There was a version of this that I ate frequently when I was growing up - fat rice noodles pan-fried in a generous amount of very hot oil in a large wok, drained, then over which is poured the accompaniment of stir-fried tenderized beef with lots of sliced scallions and ginger, in a slightly thickened sauce and with a raw egg barely mixed in just before pouring over the fried noodles... YUM!!!huiraynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-76328579536010966102010-06-17T15:54:51.762-04:002010-06-17T15:54:51.762-04:00Probably my favorite restaurant in the city.Probably my favorite restaurant in the city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-64248152885656048502010-06-10T14:52:54.213-04:002010-06-10T14:52:54.213-04:00I love Saigon, I have never gotten a bad meal ther...I love Saigon, I have never gotten a bad meal there. I wish there was a<br />Vietnamese restaurant on the south side that was as good. I'd love to add Vietnamese to my southside dining choices.Missypoo<a href="http://www.stonecreekdining.com/">Greenwood Dining</a>noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-694415487122650372010-06-10T01:00:22.100-04:002010-06-10T01:00:22.100-04:00Good stuff. You should try their Asian-style pork ...Good stuff. You should try their Asian-style pork chops. Not sure that the establishment is as good as many of the Vietnamese places in Uptown, Chicago but it's probably the best Indy has to offer...Speaking of spicy Asian fare, would you consider reviewing the new Korean taco truck in BR? It's not technically a restaurant, but the fact that this city has a "Kogi Truck"-like offering is pretty amazing and exciting!oh-so-Fabulosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366681660626956373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-69963703855558010332010-06-07T19:35:57.471-04:002010-06-07T19:35:57.471-04:00That stetech on Lafayette Road, from Saraga Market...That stetech on Lafayette Road, from Saraga Market to Georgetown Road holds a veritable wealth of tasty, local, varied ethnic restaurants.....Indy Grub Reviewhttp://www.indygrub.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-11740032101781837142010-06-07T15:44:18.147-04:002010-06-07T15:44:18.147-04:00Saigon is great. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Th...Saigon is great. I'm glad you enjoyed it. The banh mi are great for a snack if you're in the area, and the quail in the appetizer section is very good. <br /><br />Another good Vietnamese place to try is King Wok, north of 38th on Lafayette in the same strip mall as the Patel Brothers grocery store.<br /><br />Here's a great resource for use at Vietnamese restaurants:<br /><br />http://www.pho411.ca/dish-names/condmentalityhttp://condimentality.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-17867843952758962612010-06-07T12:43:32.528-04:002010-06-07T12:43:32.528-04:00Saigon is one of my "crave" spots, I abs...Saigon is one of my "crave" spots, I absolutely love the pork bun, full of fresh crunchy veggies,rice noodles, tender delicious pork, and a fish sauce broth to pour over. Umm, think I'll have to go there this week!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17697765131172601489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-70850335246855612652010-06-07T08:15:39.000-04:002010-06-07T08:15:39.000-04:00I love this place. Been multiple times and have ne...I love this place. Been multiple times and have never had a bad dish. Their cold rolls are so tasty, especially the BBQ cold rolls.<br /><br />I've had the dish your hubby got, and it was really good sans the octopus/squid whatever. I'd get it again and ask for it to be left out.<br /><br />Overall, great food at very reasonable prices.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801795740199072666noreply@blogger.com