Vietnam Restaurant
Vietnamese · Philadelphia · Chef Benny Lai
Legendary Chinatown institution serving Philadelphia since 1984, run by the Lai family. James Beard America's Classics Award 2024. Known for authentic Vietnamese cuisine with fresh ingredients and generous portions. Features Bar Saigon upstairs lounge.
221 N 11th St, Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Philadelphia
- America's Classics
Menu
Dishes
- Lime Chicken (15) — Lightly battered fried chicken glazed with lime sauce
- Marinated Sliced Pork Vermicelli Bowl (w/ same accompaniments) (56)
- Wok Seared Chicken w/ Spicy Sweet Soy, Chili Bean, Garlic (spicy) (76)
- Crispy Spring Rolls (9) — 3 pieces stuffed with choice of protein or veggies/mushrooms, lettuce, pickled daikon, mint leaves, chili vinegar sauce
- Chicken / Pork Vermicelli Bowls (56)
- Specialty cocktails like the Volcano drink run around (22)
- Pork Claypot (18) — Thinly sliced pork simmered in traditional sauce and coconut juice with black pepper
- Lightly Battered Chicken (Lime Sauce) (76)
- Crispy Duck (24) — House specialty roasted duck
- Caramelized Shrimp (17) — Sweet and savory prawns in caramel sauce
Cocktails
- Bar Saigon Cocktail (12) — Signature Vietnamese-inspired cocktail from upstairs lounge
- Sweet & Sour Chicken (76)
- Volcano Drink (22)
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee (5) — Ca Phe Sua Da with sweetened condensed milk
Related restaurants
- Award-winning restaurants in Philadelphia
- More from chef Benny Lai
- Mister Jiu's — San Francisco (1 Michelin stars)
- Neighborhood — Hong Kong (1 Michelin stars)
- Gia — Hanoi (1 Michelin stars)
- Lai Heen — Macau (1 Michelin stars)
- Long Trieu — Ho Chi Minh City (1 Michelin stars)