Saigon Flavours - Vietnamese Restaurant is a restaurante vietnamita in Flores, Porto. Rated 4.7 stars from 425 Google reviews. Known for fresh, properly made food and warm, attentive service. Best for craving asian food in porto and group dinner. Ranked #7 of 12 in Flores. Price range: 10 - 15 €.
Rankings updated April 2026
Saigon Flavours - Vietnamese Restaurant
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Quick Verdict
Locals come back because the food's consistently good and the owner actually cares. This isn't a tourist trap masquerading as Vietnamese—it tastes like the real thing.
You want Vietnamese food that doesn't taste like it's been sitting under a heat lamp, and you've got 10–15 minutes to wait for fresh cooking.
About Saigon Flavours - Vietnamese Restaurant
Saigon Flavours sits on Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira in Flores, a bright, clean space with Vietnamese décor and quiet background music that doesn't assault you the moment you walk in. The owner's there, the kitchen's fresh—reviewers mention homemade quality and ingredients that taste like Vietnam itself, not a approximation of it. Pho arrives in gigantic portions, the broth actually tastes like broth, and they've got solid vegetarian options if that matters to you. Service is warm and unhurried; staff will do their best even if English isn't their strong suit. They take cards now (used to be cash only), they accept reservations, and they'll do delivery or takeaway if you're not sitting down. The place fills up enough that you'll want to arrive with time to spare on weekends.
What Stands Out
Fresh, properly made food
Multiple reviewers praised 'fresh made food with fresh ingredients' and one noted the pho broth and bo bun tasted 'like Vietnam'—they'd travelled and could compare. The egg noodles with shrimps had 'amazing flavour,' and portions are genuinely large.
Warm, attentive service
Reviewers consistently mentioned 'very warm and friendly atmosphere and service' and 'impeccable, smiling' staff who check on you. One noted the waiter 'did her best' despite the language barrier, which reviewers respected.
Authentic Vietnamese atmosphere
The decorations are 'reminiscent of Vietnam' and the music stays quiet—not intrusive. One reviewer said the space is 'large, clean and bright,' and another felt they 'travelled the time of a meal.'
What Customers Say
The 10-15 minutes between our order and receiving of our food was not bad.
It may have been true in the past, but they take card at this establishment.
The decorations were reminiscent of Vietnam, and the music in the background was quiet.
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Practical Information
Opening Hours
Reservations
Reservations RecommendedContact
R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 221, 4050-421 Porto, Portugal
+351 932 713 500Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions about Saigon Flavours - Vietnamese Restaurant
Yes, they accept reservations. On weekends or busy nights, arriving early (before 8pm) is smart—reviewers mention waiting if you don't.
€10–15 per person. You're getting fresh ingredients and generous portions, so it's decent value for what arrives.
Yes. They used to be cash only, but they now take both debit and credit cards.
10–15 minutes between ordering and eating. One reviewer noted this wasn't bad given everything's cooked fresh, though another mentioned food takes time to arrive—go with patience.
The pho is consistently praised for huge portions and proper broth. The bo bun and egg noodles with shrimps are solid. They've got good vegetarian options too.
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