The Saigonese Home kitchen and Coffee — Restaurant in Helsinki sub-region

Lovely little place seats about 10 max. Fresh food made on sight was really delicious. They have a fairly limited menu but include vegan options for most and do everything well as far as we tasted. The Pork buns were a great starter, the pork itself was tender and flavorful without being too fatty and a few fresh mint leaves in there really set these off. The only tiny thing is - they look great with the sauce over them, but I would usually want to pick up and eat Bao style buns with my hands. The beef pho looked great (sorry messed that up with some extra hoisen sauce before taking the picture) but it matched the look with deep flavour and was very filling. The chicken curry was excellent, maybe a little thinner sauce than I would want for this style curry but I'm really being picky. The flavour was perfect and I left a clean plate. Would...

Cozy and friendly small cafeteria. The Bún Thịt Nướng I had for the dinner time was very good. Portion is not much but just at right amount. Juicy, flavorful, tender grilled pork is paired with fresh salad including fresh herb & pickled veg. The dipping sauce did not have a very strong fish sauce flavor (which I like) and the rice noodle (bún) was cut into edible chunks already for the people who can´t use chopsticks. In other words, the cook here balanced well between the original taste & texture of a traditional dish for Vietnamese and an exotic but not-too-strange cuisine experience for foreigners. The only wish I could make was the upgrade for their ventilation system. Overall good experience for a casual dining with...

If you are looking for authentic Vietnamese flavors in an unassuming spot, check out The Saigonese Home Kitchen. This place flies under the radar but offers some of the best Beef Pho and Lemongrass Grilled Chicken around. The broth in their pho is incredibly rich, layered with spices that taste like they have simmered for hours. The grilled chicken is perfectly seasoned, creating an ideal balance of flavors. The atmosphere is simple, and the service is friendly and attentive, making it a cozy, hidden gem for anyone craving traditional Vietnamese food without the frills. Perfect for a laid-back lunch or a comforting dinner, this spot deserves more...