Essence of Saigon Vietnamese Bistro

Fantastic food - I eat here once a week, If not more. An abundance of gf options on menu, and very conscientious staff. I’ve never had a reaction. Highly recommend!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Nous avons pris des repas à emporter durant un voyage famillial à Calgary. Le personnel est extrêmement attentionné. Ils nous ont même fait attendre avec une bonne tasse de thé. Il y a des springs roll fait dans un four dédié. Le repas était vraiment excellent j’ai pris des vermicelli avec poulet et crevettes. La sauce était fabuleuse. Je n’ai eu aucun problème suite à la dégustation de ce repas. Merci

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Our favorite place for gluten free Vietnamese food. Always quick for takeout and very flavourful vermicelli bowls. They also have a separate fryer for spring rolls.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This is one of the best place for people with allergies, respect to the owners and people who work here. On the bottom of the receipt they say they have been around for 20yrs, amazing, Well done!!! All other Vietnamese restaurants should take note

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

If I could eat here every day I would. So delicious! Their GF spring rolls are AMAZING! They have options when ordering online to indicate if you are Celiac or have a GF allergy.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

We have ordered here regularly since I was diagnosed celiac. Like any non-dedicated restaurant, you do take your chances with cc and on one occasion they sent us regular gf spring rolls instead of gf (but we always order delivery so I think this was just a mix-up that wouldn't happen with dine-in). However, I've never been sick after ordering and they get consistently recommended in the local celiac groups. I feel confident eating here, and the food has always been delicious!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

I heard really good things, but I just ate there recently and got very sick, so there must of been cross contamination somewhere

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

This restaurant was recommended by members of the Calgary Celiac Facebook group. Dedicated fryer.

I had the pork vermicelli bowl. It was delicious. My husband had the gf spring rolls, and said they tasted great and were filling.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent