Saigon Deli is a Vietnamese restaurant.[1] According to Thrillist, "This hole in the wall is a one-stop shop for everything ranging from bánh mìs and curry chicken to bubble tea and all kinds of prepackaged snacks."[2] Most known for its bánh mì,[3][4] the restaurant has also served banh bo nuong,[5] barbecue pork sandwich, beef stew, stuffed bitter melon, coconut chicken,[6]catfish,[7] pork meatballs, and spring rolls.[8] The restaurant does not offer seating.[9]
Reception
Julien Perry included the business in Eater Seattle's 2013 lists of "The 38 Essential Restaurants" and "Handy Guide to Seattle's 18 Iconic Sandwiches".[3][10] The website's Gabe Guarente included Saigon Deli in a 2015 overview of "Where to Get Fantastic Vietnamese Food in Seattle for Takeout and Delivery".[6] Jay Friedman included the restaurant in a 2021 overview of "Where to Get Some Great Banh Mi in the Seattle Area".[11]
Chona Kasinger included the restaurant in Thrillist's 2014 list of "The 15 best places to eat in Seattle's International District".[2] Kara Tiernan of The Stranger included Saigon Deli in a 2018 list of "Our Favorite Vietnamese Restaurants in Seattle".[9] Writers for the newspaper included the barbecue pork bánh mì in a 2020 list of "The Cheapest Eats in Seattle". Rich Smith said "it's probably the best $5.00 you can spend in the city" and wrote, "Few places in Seattle make you feel like you live in an actual city. Saigon Deli is one of them."[12] Allecia Vermillion included Saigon Deli in Seattle Metropolitan's 2022 list of "The Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Seattle".[13]
^Baume, Matt; Burns, Chase; Graham, Nathalie; Keimig, Jas; Mudede, Charles; Smith, Rich (2 September 2020). "The Cheapest Eats in Seattle". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2022-10-03.