WELCOME TO ESSENCE OF SAIGON
the best vietnamese restaurant in calgary
Eat, taste and experience fresh and authentic Vietnamese cuisine as it should be at Essence of Saigon. We create and cook flavourful and delicious Vietnamese dishes based on traditional recipes, wholesome and natural ingredients, all made with passion. Let your tastebuds enjoy at our Vietnamese restaurant:

MAKE YOUR NEXT MEAL EXTRA SPECIAL
Visit Our Vietnamese Restaurant in Calgary NW
FAMILY-FRIENDLY BISTRO
Bring the family together to experience our generational cuisine and culture at our Vietnamese restaurant in NW Calgary. Whether you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary or enjoying a pleasant date night, our Vietnamese restaurant is the place to experience these moments together.


AUTHENTIC CUISINE
Our passionate chefs hope to bring you pure, wholesome and rich-tasting Vietnamese cuisine from your plate to your palate. We put together a traditional and modern menu based on our family’s recipes and using freshest ingredients. You’ll enjoy the likes of amazing Vietnamese subs and the best pho in NW Calgary at our restaurant.
FRIENDLY STAFF
We have always prioritized our customers, delivering quality service that transforms their night from ordinary to marvellous. Our friendly and committed staff will add an authentic touch to proceedings, assisting you with your requests and making sure you leave your table with a fantastic experience and a belly full of rich and tasteful Vietnamese food.


OUR STORY
Essence of Saigon has been open for over 23 years - and it all started with Cathy's dream to share our traditions, culture and food with Calgary. She started the restaurant before her son, Tony, took over in 2015, and has continued to uphold the traditions and standards set by his mother.
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Our family wanted to bring our community together, inviting locals and foreigners to experience our way of sharing, enjoying and embracing food.
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We’re committed to creating, cooking and offering fresh, authentic and special Vietnamese cuisine, based on our family recipes, which have been passed on from generation to generation. It’s our way of sharing our history and culture with this great city.
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We’ve built restaurants that never lose sight of our values: quality and fresh ingredients, warm and welcoming hospitality, meals made with traditional cooking techniques, and of course, passion and love.

