Saigon Pai

What is Saigon Pai? Taking over the longtime storefront of Saigon Flower right beside The Drake Hotel at 1138 Queen Street West, Saigon Pai brings its dual-focus Vietnamese and Thai concept westward after building a loyal following on Parliament and Gerrard. The refreshed dining room trades dated finishes for a crisp, contemporary aesthetic with warm wood accents, clean lines, and relaxed table seating. It serves as a dependable casual dining room and swift takeout hub along the West Queen West strip.

Saigon Pai Menu & What to Order The expansive menu bridges Northern and Southern Vietnamese street classics with central Thai staples. Start with crackling chicken spring rolls (chả giò) or fresh salad rolls, then move on to a deeply aromatic beef pho or a spicy, lemongrass-heavy bún bò Huế loaded with beef shank and pork sausage. The sizzling bò né—served on a cast-iron skillet with beef, pâté, sausage, a runny fried egg, and a crusty baguette—is a standout, while the kitchen also produces reliable pad thai and dedicated vegan and gluten-free noodle options. Finish with an order of sweet mango sticky rice and a strong iced Vietnamese dripped coffee.

Know Before You Go The restaurant operates largely on walk-in seating with tables turning over efficiently, though online table bookings can be made directly on their website. Streetcars on the 501 Queen route stop steps from the front door, while street parking along Queen West can be scarce on busy weekend evenings. The kitchen remains open daily from late morning through late evening, making it a handy go-to for both lunch and post-show noodle runs.