Xin Chào Utrecht - Saigon Street Food

Visited this little Vietnam restaurant by one of my Vietnamese friends recommendation and it is indeed really nice one. You need to order and pay at the bar, and then they bring you the food to the table. The service was decently quick and the food was amazing. It got the flavors you look for and goes really well with their homemade tea.

After raining hard, i need something warm. I was afraid that it has already closed but luckily it hasn’t. It’s quite a little resto in a corner in the centrum but feels soo cozy. I took a seat close to the register and the kitchen. I want to express this. I love the atmosphere in the kitchen. The staffs are silent, focused, with occasional chatting between each other and idk i like that it has kind of “they’re family” vibe? And not to mention they are friendly to costumers too. Okay. Now to the food. I could cry because it was perrrfect after a looong day with changing weather and rain. Idk anymore to say other than i enjoyed it so much. It was warm, delicious, and the rice cakes are also perfect for appetizer. Zeker aanrader!

Good food at a good price! What I enjoyed the most were the friendly service and the great atmosphere-to-price ratio. This spot feels more like a cozy restaurant than a typical Asian takeaway — nicely decorated with comfortable seating, which makes dining here pleasant. At the same time, prices remain fair. As for the food: It’s typical Vietnamese fare. The pho dishes are good (especially with beef rib), as are the noodles. If I could suggest improvements, I’d add more meat to the beef rib pho and make the noodle dishes a bit richer in flavor. The fresh spring rolls, however, were underwhelming: they could be juicier and contain more protein and vegetables, so I wouldn’t recommend those at this point. Vietnamese coffee was good, our filter was stuck a bit and it took us ages to get coffee ready. But it didn’t affect the taste. If you add condensed milk it will be at the bottom and not as a creamy foam which you often find in Vietnam. Overall: Definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for a cozy spot with a touch of Vietnamese atmosphere in NL. .

The most fantastic rice noodle bowl I’ve had, try the fish! Great combinations of ingredients that complement each other, everything is fresh and tasty. Really enjoyed every bite, their service was friendly and fast.

If you are looking for authentic Vietnamese food, this place is definitely it. I got chicken Banh Mi & Bo Kho, it was amazing 🤩 it took me back to the times I was sitting in the streets of Vietnam having the same dishes. Much respect to the cooks. 🫡