Little Saigon

Cuisine Vietnamese
Hours Daily 10am-9pm
Address 1106 E. Colonial Dr./Hwy. 50
Location Near downtown Orlando, Around Town
Transportation Take Exit 83B, Colonial Dr./Hwy. 50, off I-4 and head east. Turn right on Thorton Ave. The parking lot is immediately to the left
Reservations Reservations not accepted
Phone 407/423-8539
Prices Main courses under $5 lunch, $5-$10 dinner
Credit Cards AE, DISC, MC, V
Review

Asian immigrants created the demand for Viet cuisine, and this little eatery is one of the best. Better yet, it doesn't attract many tourists. Try the summer rolls -- a soft wrap filled with rice, shrimp, and pork served with a delicious peanut sauce. Head next for the grilled pork and egg over rice and noodles or barbecued beef with fried egg and rice. If your appetite is larger than average, try one of the traditional soups with noodles, rice, vegetables, and either chicken, beef, or seafood. The numbered menu isn't translated well, so you may need to ask your server exactly what goes into No. 86. (Some don't speak English, so ask to speak to a manager.) As a testament to the restaurant's authenticity, tables here are usually filled with members of the local Vietnamese community. There are very limited wine and beer choices.