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Straight Outta Saigon, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Straight Outta Saigon

4.6 (1168)
$40 and under
Vietnamese
138 Russell St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Asian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
    TBD
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Pre-Theatre

    A$50.00 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
    Pre-Theatre Photo
  • Saigon Social Dinner

    A$50.00 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 Dinner Photo
  • 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
    Saigon Social (Lunch) Photo

What 1,168 people are saying

Straight Outta Saigon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Hot spot

  • City Centre

    Best Value

  • City Centre

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • City Centre

    Hot spot

  • City Centre

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Straight Outta Saigon is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "super friendly staff," offering a vibrant atmosphere perfect for gatherings. Highlights include the $49 Saigon Social deal, generous portions, and outstanding cocktails like the "Hanoi Highball" and "Ginger Binge." Ideal for a lively meal with a "cozy atmosphere" and attentive service.
1,168 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a birthday dinner except for... being made to wait outside for our table (it was cold out there). We thought it was odd that the upgrade special for 3 came with only 2 buns. Just seemed odd. Overall, we enjoyed the venue, staff and food.

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  2. Karishma

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Callum was fantastic! Love your enthusiasm! You were the highlight, more so than the food 😝🤣

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  3. Simone

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing 10/10, service was awesome very hospitable good energy and vibes. Drinks were spot on. My sister had accidentally left her bag there after we left they called straight away and we were able to come back and pick it up. So safe and reliable added to the list. Definitely would go back ❤️

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  4. Emma

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing- do the Saigon Social- cocktails were outstanding- Hanoi Highball and Ginger Binge both highly recommend- and service was super efficient, enthusiastic and entertaining. Great atmosphere and great place for a Friday night dinner to end the week on a high!

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  5. Rebecca

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic dinner at Straight Outta Saigon. They managed to accommodate a miriad of different dietary requirements. There was a lot of yummy food. A few small mix ups during the night but took full accountability and made up for it. All in all a great evening. The one downside is the toilet which is a bike to get to.

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  6. Lloyd

    Hawaii17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a great place to catch up with friends for a cheap (for Melbourne) meal. There was nothing wrong with anything but nothing stands out either. Would we go back, Yes definitely

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  7. Kathleen

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a family get together. As 6 people had to select a banquet. We elected to go for the $55pp. option. Restaurant accommodated our vegetarian and we all enjoyed a good range of food. We had a fantastic, fun, attentive waiter. The food was full of flavour and plentiful. The restaurant had a nice vibe, was comfortable and easy to chat. We all enjoyed our experience.

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  8. Wayne

    Melbourne3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service, ambience, the cocktail & value! The salmon entree was very good. Sorry that's where the good ends. The chicken curry lacked flavour, so did the entree beef in betel leaf that was overcooked. The sauce that went with it was sweet no real flavour. The fried whole fish was cooked well but the very sweetness of the sauce too away from the beautiful fish - gain no real flavour. I was so looking forward to going here but left disappointed.

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  9. Linley

    New Zealand2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Order one main for two people. I didn't enjoy the food but my friend managed half of his main. If I had to go again, I would order two starters maybe.

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  10. Cristina

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect location for a pre-theatre meal. Great food and really friendly staff.

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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 1168 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Straight Outta Saigon

138 Russell St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Cross street
    138 Russell Street 3000 Melbourne VIC
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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
    TBD
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