Homecooked Vietnamese Food

My love for food began with my mum, who taught me everything — from cooking over an open fire to understanding the importance of balance in every dish. In Vietnamese cuisine, that balance is essential: spicy, sour, salty, and sweet; soft, crunchy, and silky — all coming together in harmony.

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I’m Trung — a Vietnamese chef, a dad, and someone who truly believes food should come from the heart.

Everything I cook is rooted in how I grew up in northern Vietnam, surrounded by fresh ingredients from the morning market, honest flavours, and meals made to nourish both body and soul. The dishes at The Saigon Kitchen are inspired by my family’s and friends’ kitchens across Vietnam, each one carrying its own story and meaning.

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The Saigon Kitchen is my way of sharing that world — a modern Vietnamese kitchen where everything is made from scratch and guests are welcomed as if they were in my own home. Alongside the restaurant, we host cooking classes, supper clubs, and cultural events, and I love inviting people into my small Vietnamese herb garden out the back — a space to touch, smell, and discover the herbs that make our cuisine so special.

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We’ve always aimed to be that warm, welcoming spot with great local food and friendly faces — the kind of place you keep coming back to.​

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The Good Food Guide is celebrating the100 Best Local Restaurants 2026. If you think

The Saigon Kitchen deserves a mention, I’d love your support!

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Trung, Chef & Owner​