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Straight Outta Saigon, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Straight Outta Saigon

4.6
4.6
1141 Reviews
$40 and under
Vietnamese

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 27 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 17:00–23:30 Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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
    Pre-Theatre photo
  • 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 photo
  • 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
    Saigon Social (Lunch) photo

What 1,141 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inner City

    Best Value

  • Inner City

    Healthy

  • Inner City

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Straight Outta Saigon offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Highlights include the bao buns, shaking beef, and generous portions. Guests rave about the "outstanding cocktails" and accommodating staff. While some mention noise and occasional service delays, overall feedback emphasizes the restaurant's "delicious food" and welcoming atmosphere.
1,141 Reviews
  1. George

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food as always. Try the Shaking Beef main - definitely worthwhile

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  2. Cecilia

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything amazing and the food was outstanding.we will definitely comeback.

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  3. Le Trung

    Melbourne3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu options; we did the Saigon Social which was great value for money. Highly recommend the grilled calamari and bo la lot. Service was excellent; friendly staff and super attentive.

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  4. Liz

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great night at Straight Outta Saigon. The food was yum and portions were huge so I have some for lunch today as well. Cocktails 10/10. And our waiter (can’t remember his name but the charming English man) deserves a raise for his customer service. Thank you team!!

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  5. Leigh

    Melbourne9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply fantastic. I'd certainly recommend the bao buns and the shaking beef. Service is excellent.
    Straight Outta SaigonResponded on 14 March 2025
    So glad to hear you had a fantastic experience! The bao buns and shaking beef are definitely crowd favorites. We appreciate your kind words about the service and your recommendation—hope to see you again soon!

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  6. JanetL

    Melbourne4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was fabulous and the wait staff excellent. The venue is just a bit acoustically challenged
    Straight Outta SaigonResponded on 12 March 2025
    Thank you for your kind words Janet! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your feedback on the acoustics and will keep it in mind. Looking forward to having you dine with us again!

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  7. Suzie

    Melbourne5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent wine and food and such lovely staff. One of my Fitzroy favs.
    Straight Outta SaigonResponded on 12 March 2025
    Thank you for your kind words Suzie! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, wine, and service. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon!"

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  8. Paul

    Melbourne4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Some smaller dishes too large, but food of very average quality.
    Straight Outta SaigonResponded on 6 March 2025
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts Paul. We appreciate your feedback on portion sizes and food quality, as we’re always looking to enhance our offerings. Our goal is to create a great dining experience for every guest, and insights like yours help us refine what we do. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for a more enjoyable visit in the future.

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  9. Dudley

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter we had was amazing. Very energetic and helpful as it was our first time there. He was very polite and friendly. He came back to check on us everything now and than to make sure we had everything and that the food was up to standard. He was positive and most definitely made our evening with how energetic he was. 10/10 would recommend. Also give that man a raise I didn’t catch his name at the end but he made our whole experience there an 11/10 if you ask me.
    Straight Outta SaigonResponded on 4 March 2025
    Sounds like you had an unforgettable experience Dudley! We love hearing that our team brings great energy and makes our guests feel welcome—it’s what we’re all about. We’ll definitely pass on your kind words (and that cheeky raise request!) to the superstar waiter who made your night. An 11/10 experience? We’ll take that! Can’t wait to have you back for another great evening soon.

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  10. Arrisha

    Melbourne5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for flavourful food & top notch service!
    Straight Outta SaigonResponded on 4 March 2025
    Such a lovely compliment Arrisha! It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed both the flavours and the service. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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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 1141 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Straight Outta Saigon

138 Russell St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    138 Russell Street 3000 Melbourne VIC
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:00–23:30 Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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