Straight Outta Saigon

4.6

1136 Reviews

$40 and under

Vietnamese

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

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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
(03) 9654 2024
Website
https://www.straightouttasaigon.com.au/
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.

Location
138 Russell St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
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
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 (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

Popular dishes

Southside Wings (6pc)A$14.00
Our signature sticky fried chicken winglets with sticky sweet and garlic sauce
Spicy Salmon Sashmi A$18.00
green herb nuoc cham, yellow daikon, red radish
Sichuan Style Lamb Skewers (2pc)A$16.00
Chargrilled spicy lamb skewers, served with creamy mint sauce
Grilled Scallops (2pc)A$15.00
Baked-in-shell scallops drizzled with chefs secret zingy sauce and pickled ginger
Ba la Lot (2pc)A$15.00
Viet sytle marinated beef wrapped in betel leaf, topped with shallots and nuoc mam
Rice Paper Rolls (2pc)A$15.00
Choice of; Vegan Duck or Lemongrass Beef**. Freshly rolled rice paper rolls with mint, cucumber pickled carrot, lettuce, vermicelli served with pineapple hoisin sauce
Saigon Baos (2pc)A$15.00
Best Seller. Choice Of: Pork Belly, cucumber, pickled carrots, hoisin; Fried Chicken, asian slaw, sriracha mayo; Crispy Tofu, cucumber, pickled carrots, hoisin (Vegan)
Banh Mi Bites (2pc)A$16.00
Choice Of: Soft shell crab with kimchi and sriacha mayo; Crispy eggplant with coriander, hoisin, sesame seeds
Grilled Prawns (2pc)A$17.00
Flame grilled prawns with a herb drizzle

Larger

Crispy Fried Rice*A$24.00
Choice of; Prawn or Tofu. Wok-tossed in secret stir-fry sauce with egg and spring onions
Hanoi - Style Fish A$34.00
Fried whole, bean shoot, carrot ,mint, sweet nuoc cham
Vietnamese Curry**A$24.00
Choice of: Chicken or Crispy Eggplant & Tofu. Rich coconut curry with assortment of vegetables, topped with coriander and spring onion
Wok-Tossed Asian Broccoli*A$24.00
Choice of: Crispy pork belly or Tofu. Stir fried chinese broccoli with fresh garlic and a viet sytle stir-fry sauce (or mushroom sauce replacement)
Pork Belly with Apple SlawA$28.00
Crispy pork belly, served with green apple, cabbage, onion, capsicum and smothered in nuoc mam
Sweet & Spicy Vegan DuckA$22.00
Crispy mock duck made from soy bean curd served with mint, cucumber and fresh chillies
Saigon Shaking BeefA$28.00
Diced Beef, black pepper sauce, crispy kale, stir fried veg
Xao Noodles*A$22.00
Choice of: Chicken or Tofu. Rice noodles, egg, carrots, bokchoy and chinese cabbage
Traditional Viet Salad* **A$24.00
Choice of: Lemongrass Beef, Chicken or Crispy Tofu. Shredded wombok, red cabbage, celery, carrot and mint, topped with fried shallots and served with vermicelli noodles
Bò Kho (Beef Stew)A$26.00
Vietnamese bò kho (beef stew) filled with tender, braised beef, herbs, aromatics and delicious broth
Ca Kho (Caramelised Fish) A$27.00
Caramelised basa steaks, garlic, green pepper vine, chilli pepper

Sides

Jasmine RiceA$4.00
Coconut RiceA$5.00
Asian SlawA$6.50
Hanoi Vege Spring Rolls (4pc)A$8.50
Hanoi Seafood Spring Rolls (4pc)A$8.50

Dessert

Mango SagoA$10.00
Tapioca pearls, mango coulis, coconut milk
Fried Oreo BaoA$10.00
Fried bao together with oreo ice-cream, this is a dream come true
Steamed Banana CakeA$10.00
Vietnamese steamed, fragrant banana cake made with sweet bananas and a soft, chewy texture

Get Dishy Wit It

Get Dishy Wit It
Each Pair Chooses: 2 Smaller, 2 Larger, 1 Side. All Guests Must Participate (maximum 7)
- Minimum 2A$39.00

Cocktails

Mr. McgregorA$20.00
Proper No.12 whisky, lemon juice, egg whites, honey, orange bitters
Land of the rising sun A$20.00
Yuzu sake, lychee liqueur,lemon, foam
Hanoi HighballA$22.00
Grey goose, Bacardi coconut, lychee liqueur, lemon, mint, pineapple
Fresh Prince A$20.00
Bombay sapphire, lychee liqueur, coconut cream, cucumber, lemon
Saigon Espresso MartiniA$22.00
Grey goose , condensed milk, coffee liquer, cold extracted coffee
Real Gin ShadyA$20.00
Bombay bramble, raspberry, creme de cocoa, lemon, topped with soda
Spice GirlsA$22.00
Chilli infused Patron reposado, agave syrup, lime juice, gently rimmed with salt
Ginger BingeA$21.00
Gin, elderflower, fresh mint, lemon juice topped with ginger ale

Beers

Saigon Bia (Lager, Saigon Vietnam)A$11.00
Utopia Pale Ale, Bodriggy A$11.00
Co- Conspirators Usual Suspects (IPA)A$13.00
Two Bays Pale AleA$12.00
Coldstream Apple CiderA$12.00

What 1,136 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City
Best Value
Inner City
Healthy
Inner City
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Straight Outta Saigon impresses with "amazing food," "excellent service," and "great value for money." Diners consistently praise the "delicious cocktails" and vibrant atmosphere. The "Saigon Social" offers "fantastic value," with standout dishes like "shaking beef" and "crispy fried rice." Despite occasional service and portion size issues, it's a "must-try" in Melbourne.

1,136 Reviews

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JanetL
Melbourne4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
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
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Suzie
Melbourne5 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
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.
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Paul
Melbourne3 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 5 days ago
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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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 7 days ago
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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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 7 days ago
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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Linda
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were friendly and welcoming with great suggestions for both food and drinks. It was a great experience
Straight Outta SaigonResponded on 26 February 2025
Thank you for your kind words Linda! We're delighted to hear that our team made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed their recommendations. Looking forward to seeing you again for another great experience!
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Wendy
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food, friendly efficient staff. Great place for a pre Matinee lunch!
Straight Outta SaigonResponded on 28 February 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback Wendy! We're delighted you had a great experience and found us to be a perfect spot for a pre-matinee lunch. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Brian
Melbourne6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good service. Timely and attentive. Really tasty food. Ambience was fine. Price I’d say was on the higher side of reasonable. But would definitely recommend and will return.
Straight Outta SaigonResponded on 26 February 2025
Thank you for your kind review Brian! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and service and that you’d recommend us. We appreciate your feedback on pricing and are glad you found it reasonable. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Akshit
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were amazing. Super friendly staff - elevated the whole experience
Straight Outta SaigonResponded on 19 February 2025
Thank you for your feedback Akshit! We're so pleased to hear that both the food and service met your expectations. It’s great to know that our friendly staff helped make your experience even more enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great visit soon!
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Paul
Gold Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food and big portions too. Lots of options on the menu for all dietary requirements too. Lovely ambiance and good service. Would recommend
Straight Outta SaigonResponded on 19 February 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback Paul! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the delicious food and generous portions. It’s great to know that our menu offers plenty of options for all dietary requirements, and we’re pleased you liked the ambiance and service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to having 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 1136 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.straightouttasaigon.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9654 2024
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.

Straight Outta Saigon

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pre-Theatre

Saigon Social

Saigon Social (Lunch)

Crispy Fried Rice

Sweet & Spicy Vegan Duck

Vietnamese Curry

Smaller

Southside Wings (6pc)A$14.00

Spicy Salmon Sashmi A$18.00

Sichuan Style Lamb Skewers (2pc)A$16.00

Grilled Scallops (2pc)A$15.00

Ba la Lot (2pc)A$15.00

Rice Paper Rolls (2pc)A$15.00

Saigon Baos (2pc)A$15.00

Banh Mi Bites (2pc)A$16.00

Grilled Prawns (2pc)A$17.00

Larger

Crispy Fried Rice*A$24.00

Hanoi - Style Fish A$34.00

Vietnamese Curry**A$24.00

Wok-Tossed Asian Broccoli*A$24.00

Pork Belly with Apple SlawA$28.00

Sweet & Spicy Vegan DuckA$22.00

Saigon Shaking BeefA$28.00

Xao Noodles*A$22.00

Traditional Viet Salad* **A$24.00

Bò Kho (Beef Stew)A$26.00

Ca Kho (Caramelised Fish) A$27.00

Sides

Jasmine RiceA$4.00

Coconut RiceA$5.00

Asian SlawA$6.50

Hanoi Vege Spring Rolls (4pc)A$8.50

Hanoi Seafood Spring Rolls (4pc)A$8.50

Dessert

Mango SagoA$10.00

Fried Oreo BaoA$10.00

Steamed Banana CakeA$10.00

Get Dishy Wit It

Get Dishy Wit It

Cocktails

Mr. McgregorA$20.00

Land of the rising sun A$20.00

Hanoi HighballA$22.00

Fresh Prince A$20.00

Saigon Espresso MartiniA$22.00

Real Gin ShadyA$20.00

Spice GirlsA$22.00

Ginger BingeA$21.00

Beers

Saigon Bia (Lager, Saigon Vietnam)A$11.00

Utopia Pale Ale, Bodriggy A$11.00

Co- Conspirators Usual Suspects (IPA)A$13.00

Two Bays Pale AleA$12.00

Coldstream Apple CiderA$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Straight Outta Saigon offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Straight Outta Saigon restaurant rated?

Is Straight Outta Saigon currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information