A longtime northwest favourite, Essence of Saigon continues to draw a crowd with generous portions and deeply comforting Vietnamese dishes.
From loaded soups to classic subs and vermicelli bowls, it is the kind of place that earns repeat visits.
Essence of Saigon
Essence of Saigon opened in a northwest Calgary strip mall in 2001. Two years later, my family and I moved in a couple of blocks away. We’ve been enjoying their food ever since. This second-generation family-owned restaurant is a neighbourhood hot spot and for good reason. Whether you have a hankering for a sub, vermicelli or soup, they have you covered. The list of 11 soups includes a spicy satay beef, satay seafood, chicken noodle soup and brisket. The regular-sized wor wonton is loaded with veg and meat and is large enough for two people. Just thinking about it makes me hungry. (By the way, their sister biz, Bang Bang Banh Mi, does some awesome Vietnamese charcuterie.)
Essence of Saigon’s Wor wonton soup | $15.49 | Northland Plaza, 3604 52 Ave. N.W.
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