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| - Until my first visit to Saigon Palace Restaurant, I've always thought of Vietnamese food as Pho - but Saigon has showed me differently!
When I went into the restaurant, it seemed like a pretty typical China Town place (and the decor, tables, and service really are comparable to others). It is a typical "write down your order" kind of place, with decent (not fabulous) service.
Immediately our table got a pot of tea, which was really quite good - I've never had tea from a Vietnamese place before, but the food... the food is amazing!
On my first visit, I had #22 - the Chicken Curry Soup, and it was delicious. The chicken falls right off the bone, and it is creamy and really flavorful (and not too spicy, which was perfect for me!) the soup is full of noodles and chicken (2 thighs) so it is a full meal. I've been back since, and have had #50, which is BBQ Pork, Sweet & Sour Pork and Spring Roll on Vermicelli. This was also really good - the meats are tasty (the variety is nice), and the spring roll is very crispy - one of the best I've had! I've also tried the #105 appetizer, Shrimp Rolls, which are worth trying, but not as great as the entrees.
This is a great place to stop by for a quick/cheap lunch or dinner. The food comes out really quickly, and is very filling. The decor may leave a bit to be desired, but don't let the outer appearance fool you - it really is a gem!
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