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| - Saigon Bistro has been open in Liberty Village for months, but I could not find it on Yelp, so I added it. Yelp prompts for a review in creating the new business record, so here is a brief one.
I would not say that Saigon Bistro is at the top of my list of eateries in Liberty Village, which makes this review my first one below the maximum of five stars (any time I have to spend on writing a review is usually saved for my favourite places).
The food here is okay. Today, I had beef on vermicelli and the cuts of beef were average to mediocre (gristle, hard bits, overly chewy hard fatty bits, etc.). My last visit was better (I think I had a lamb dish).
I went with a couple friends. We went in and sat at a table. It took a while for the staff to notice us and initiate servitude. In their defence [sort of] I can say that we came in near the end of the lunch rush (~1PM) - the place was nearly full, but in the process of thinning out. The staff is nice and courteous.
Saigon Bistro has a nice selection of food - different kinds of noodles, curries, meats, etc. Their Vietnamese coffee is as good as any I've had.
They also have plenty of booze - beers, whiskeys, bourbons, cognacs, etc.
One thing I was disappointed in not seeing was an XO cognac. Despite Luxury Village's propensity for pretentiousness, the only place where I have found XO cognac (among many other very fine spirits that no other places seem to have) is the Academy of Spherical Arts, which is within eye-shot of Saigon Bistro. You'll be torn between XO cognac and Asian/Vietnamese food if that is the combination you seek!
Saigon Bistro's interior and décor is also nice. There are standard tables & chairs, booths, and an outdoor patio in front.
All in all I would say Saigon Bistro is worth a try. Some might say the prices are a bit inflated, but this place is located in Liberty Village, so it's to be expected.
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