A Hidden Vietnamese Gem in St. Louis: Saigon Cafe

Saigon Cafe—formerly known as Little Saigon, if I remember correctly—is tucked near the medical school in CWE. The restaurant is small, and you might need to find street parking nearby, but it’s never too crowded. Usually, there’s no wait for a table, and the average cost per person is around $25–$30. Bo Luc Lac (Shaking Beef Rice Bowl) – 5/5 Stars ⭐ This dish comes highly recommended—it’s easily the best shaking beef I’ve had at any Vietnamese restaurant in St. Louis. The beef is grilled to absolute perfection: cooked to roughly medium-rare, it’s tender and juicy, with a wonderful charred aroma and perfectly balanced seasoning that keeps you coming back for more. The side of fresh veggies and tangy pickled radish strips cuts through the richness perfectly. Just trust me and order it—you’ll be too busy savoring every bite to say a word 😌. Pineapple Fried Rice – 4.5/5 Stars ⭐ This fried rice is fantastic! It’s packed with shrimp and meat, fragrant, and has a lovely sweet-tart flavor. Personally, I prefer my pineapple fried rice a bit sweeter, but that’s just a minor preference. Note that this is a current special—no one knows when it might be taken off the menu, so grab it while you can! Goi Cuốn (Fresh Spring Rolls) – 4/5 Stars ⭐ These are delicious too, though they’re pretty similar to fresh spring rolls at other Vietnamese spots—no major surprises, but still tasty. I’ve been here many times, and their fried spring rolls and phở are solid, if not particularly mind-blowing. That said, their garlicky fried chicken wings (an appetizer) are incredibly good—don’t miss them! 📍 Address: 10 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108 #VietnameseFood #RestaurantRecommendation #HiddenGemRestaurant #FoodieCheckIn #GlobalFoodieSquad #USA #StLouis