Saigon Deli and Market

8610 N. Lamar, 837-6641

Deli hours: daily, 11am-8pm

A true hidden gem of a cafeteria-style buffet and deli counter. Most get food to go, but a few tables exist. Gracious service (although sometimes tough to find an English speaker), and huge servings of fabulous home-style Vietnamese food for little prices. Find the elusive Bahn Xeo (egg and coconut milk crepe with shrimp) and the best char siu roast pork around these parts. They have a lunch special every day for $3.99, and unless you speak Viet, it can sometimes be a surprise (but always delicious). Wonderful people and chow; go now.

This article appears in March 2 • 2001.

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