Little Saigon Cafe – Vietnamese
Little Saigon Cafe invites diners into a fragrant sanctuary where the steam from simmering cauldrons of beef pho mingles with the irresistible aroma of honey-glazed BBQ pork ribs and golden-fried quail. Crispy, hand-rolled egg rolls and delicate summer rolls bursting with fresh herbs offer a vibrant play of textures, showcasing a kitchen that balances traditional Vietnamese soul with a playful array of savory starters. Whether you are tucking into a comforting bowl of noodle soup or sharing a platter of golden dumplings and crab rangoons, the experience is one of warmth and authentic culinary discovery.
1524 West 23rd Street, Lawrence KS 66046 https://littlesaigonlawrence.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, heart-healthy, diabetic, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, atkins, volumetrics, raw-food, detox, tlc, alkaline, carnivore, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 10:00 AM - 7:45 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the fair pricing and consistent value found at Little, where diners highlight the approachable menu and reasonable costs. Celebrated for providing a dependable dining experience, reviewers note the balanced portions and straightforward flavors that make for a satisfying and accessible meal. The atmosphere is often described as practical and welcoming, offering a reliable spot for those seeking a quality meal at a fair price point.
Menu
- Vietnamese Summer Rolls (2) - $3.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox
- Fried Vietnamese Egg Rolls (2) - $3.95 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crab Rangoons (3) - $2.95 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Deep Fried Dumplings (6) - $4.5 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- BBQ Pork Spare Ribs (2) - $5.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Deep Fried BBQ Quail - $4.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vietnamese Vegetable Summer Rolls (2) - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Vietnamese Vegetable Egg Rolls (2) - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Deep Fried Tofu - $4.5: Served with dumpling sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Sliced Beef Pho - $7.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Meatball Pho - $7.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Beef & Meatball Pho - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Combination Pho - $8.95: Beef, Tripe, Meatball, Tendon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Chicken Pho - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Seafood Pho - $8.95: Shrimp & Crab Meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Vegetable & Tofu Pho - $7.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Beef Chow Fun - $10.95: Stir-fried wide flat noodles with beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Stew with Flat Rice Noodles - $8.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Stew with Thin Egg Noodles - $9.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pad Thai (spicy) - $10.5: Choice of shrimp, beef, chicken, combination, tofu, or vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Sliced Pork with Flat Rice Noodle Soup - $7.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Seafood Udon Noodle Soup - $8.95: Shrimp & Crab Meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Roast Pork with Egg Noodle Soup - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Sliced Beef with Egg Noodle Soup - $8.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Stir-Fried Egg Noodles - $10.5: Choice of shrimp, beef, chicken, or combination Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Stir-Fried Lo Mein - $8.95: Choice of shrimp, beef, chicken, or combination Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegetable Lo Mein - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Stir-Fried Egg Noodles with Vegetables - $10.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Chow Fun - $10.95: Stir-fried wide flat noodles with vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetable & Tofu Flat Noodle Soup - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetable & Tofu Egg Noodle Soup - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Drunken Noodles with Chicken - Pad Kee Mao (spicy) - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Singapore Stir-Fried Noodles (spicy) - $10.95: Choice of shrimp, beef, chicken, combination, tofu, or vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Bun Bowl (Choice of Grilled Pork, Chicken, or Egg Roll) - $7.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Grilled Pork & Fried Egg Roll Bun - $8.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Grilled Chicken & Fried Egg Roll Bun - $8.85 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Bun - $8.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- Pork Meatball & Fried Pork Egg Roll Bun - $9.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Vegetable Egg Roll Bun - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Vegetable & Tofu Bun - $7.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Grilled Pork or Chicken with Fried Egg over Rice - $9.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Rice - $8.95: Choice of shrimp, beef, chicken, pork, or combination Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef over Rice (spicy) - $8.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Bulgogi over Rice - $10.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shaking Steak (Beef Cubes) with Rice - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Stir-Fried Swai Fish Filet with Bok Choy and Rice - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Stir-Fried Lemongrass Chicken with Rice (spicy) - $9.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Stir-Fried Broccoli over Rice - $8.5: Choice of shrimp, beef, or chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Stir-fried Vegetables over Rice - $8.5: Choice of shrimp, beef, or chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegetable Fried Rice with Eggs - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Szechuan Bean Curd with Rice (spicy) - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Stir-Fried Tofu & Vegetables with Rice - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Curry Fried Rice (spicy) - $9.5: Choice of shrimp, beef, chicken, combination, tofu, or vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crazy Fried Rice (spicy) - $9.5: Choice of shrimp, beef, chicken, combination, tofu, or vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Stir-Fried Black Pepper Beef with Rice (spicy) - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chinese Sausage & Shrimp Fried Rice - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Stir-Fried Shrimp & Basil with Rice (spicy) - $10.95: Choice of shrimp, beef, chicken, combination, tofu, or vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Add Meatballs to Pho - $1.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore
- Thai Iced Tea - $2.95
- Hot Tea - $1
- Iced Tea - $1
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee - $2.95
- Soft Drink - $1: Pepsi, Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Root Beer, Mountain Dew, 7-UP, Ginger Ale
- Asian Drink - $2.25: Mango Juice, Coconut Juice, Soy Milk, White Gourd, Chrysanthemum Tea
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Saigon Cafe
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include beef and seafood pho, honey-glazed BBQ pork ribs, golden-fried quail, and crispy Vietnamese egg rolls.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided information does not include the current operational hours or status for Little Saigon Cafe.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- The atmosphere is described as practical, welcoming, and a fragrant sanctuary, offering a reliable and accessible casual dining experience.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Reviewers do not mention specific concerns, instead highlighting the fair pricing, consistent value, balanced portions, and straightforward flavors.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Seafood Pho and Vietnamese Summer Rolls work for multiple diets, including gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and low-fat options.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates diverse needs with vegan vegetable rolls, gluten-free seafood pho, and various dairy-free, nut-free, and high-protein options.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Reviewers highlight the consistent value and fair pricing of this budget-friendly ($) restaurant, noting balanced portions and satisfying meals.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Little Saigon Cafe is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant where guests appreciate the fair pricing, consistent value, and reasonable costs.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers appreciate the fair pricing, consistent value, approachable menu, and balanced portions that provide a satisfying and dependable dining experience.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided data does not include a specific street address, but the restaurant's website indicates it is located in Lawrence.