Saigon Delights

Many underestimate the variety of Vietnamese cuisine, and Saigon Delights is putting the spotlight on southern Vietnam for a supper that goes way beyond the status quo.

Homey with an organic kind of feel, Saigon Delights chooses free-spirited wicker, rustic rattan and sage undertones to bring together their tranquil haven. A restful and revitalising space away from the activity of Wellington, not to mention the crazies of Ho Chi Minh, Saigon offers much more than a great feed.

Nevertheless, food remains their love language and they're keeping things fresh and southern Vietnamese with regional variations of banh mi, Saigon crispy rolls, and homemade dumplings for starters. They also have some plates to share, be that a bun plate or a stack of crispy pancakes, that make for excellent appetisers.

Now, for food that lingers long in the memory, you couldn't do better than the signature dishes that include fish of the day smothered in black pepper sauce, stir-fried lemongrass tofu, and grilled pork ribs with a side salad and dipping sauce. And for something comforting, a bowl of nourishing pho is the best way to go.