Little Saigon (Vietnamese)

We finally returned to Little Saigon yesterday with our friends, Karin and George. It's in Upper Darby, PA, so we don't visit as often as we'd like. We had previously visited so much that we didn't need to look at the menu. (Karin and George used to visit weekly, but have discovered other restaurants so their visits have been more sporadic - what a shame)

Our hostess was extremely pleasant and welcoming.

While waiting for Ken to arrive, Jay, Karin and George enjoyed the roast pork wonton noodle soup. The noodles were light and the broth was delicious.

Once Ken arrived we shared: Two orders of shrimp and pork rolls; 3 orders of spring rolls (one with vermicelli, two without); two orders of crepes filled with shrimp and bean sprouts; one order of grape leaves.

After all of that, Ken and Jay weren't satisfied so we ordered another order of grape leaves and spring rolls.

You won't find food this good anywhere else so make the trip. Owner Han and his wife, Nancy, remembered us and sent us two orders of sticky rice with corn and coconut milk for dessert. It was so good, Jay ate one order by herself.

Jay and Ken also ordered food to go: more grape leaves, charbroiled pork over broken rice, and deluxe fried rice, the taste of which is so fresh and different from Chinese fried rice.

Wines enjoyed: 2005 Albarino Burgans Rias Baixis White Wine, 2003 Tittarelli Malbec Reserva, 2005 Smoking Loon Pinor Noir and 2005 Two Left Feet MollyDooker Sarah Sparkly (65% Shiraz, 19% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon)

• Dress: Casual.


• Service: Outstanding.


• Decor: Pleasant atmosphere.


• Portions: Large.


• Prices: Extremely affordable.


• Reservations: Not required.