Saigon Square, Melbourne CBD by Bureaucrat

The revamp of Menzies Alley has resulted in several new eateries lining this alleyway.  With a menu and prices to entice the nearby office dwellers to part with their money at lunchtime, I was tempted to try Saigon Square.

In line with my ordering preferences at a Vietnamese restaurant, I ordered a bun (warm vermicelli salad).  But uncharacteristically, I ordered five spice grilled beef instead as the betel wrapped beef was sold out (and I wasn't tempted enough to go for the chicken or crab options).

For $10, this was bun was disappointing.  The noodles were a tad under-cooked.  There was a small handful of salad, with even less amount of herbs.  And the five spice beef was dry.  I didn't enjoy this and didn't feel full.

Verdict

We wouldn't return

Overall

I'd definitely recommend you seek out the other Vietnamese eateries near Saigon Square.  Both Ba'get and Rice Paper are similarly priced, have bigger and more generous serves and offer tastier food.

Find it at

Menzies Alley
(near the corner of Elizabeth and LaTrobe Streets)
Melbourne Central Shopping Centre
Melbourne