Humble Vietnamese home cooking are paired with strikingly patterned shopfront signage, brightly colored furnishings and vintage elements at the new Maison Saigon. What started out as a casual eatery near the Rama V roundabout has gotten a new lease on new life at its new location in Velaa Sindhorn Village, the new community mall on Langsuan Road.
One of the owners of Maison Saigon is Vietnamese, and he is hoping to bring the “true taste of his home” to diners at this reinvented undertaking. Kick off your meal with banh loc (B150), a Central Vietnamese dish of steamed shrimp-filled dumplings with sweet and sour sauce, or goi ngo sen (B195), a slightly spicy salad of lotus root, shrimps and pork topped with peanut bits.
Single-portion items are also available, such as bun thit nuong (fermented rice noodles with roasted pork and briny pickles, B225) or pho with Australian beef (B295).
The desserts are not to be missed, either. Try the bahn flan, a crème brulee-like treat that showcases how Vietnamese fare is influenced by French cuisine, or the uyen thy pudding, which features a refreshing mix of tofu and ginger.