Saigon - Taste of Vietnam CANAL VIEW @ Business Bay

Name: Saigon - Taste of Vietnam CANAL VIEW @ Business Bay
Address: Marasi Dr, Business Bay, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971523570584

Business Bay

Vietnamese restaurant 0 523 570 584

Saigon - Taste of Vietnam CANAL VIEW @ Business Bay is a Vietnamese restaurant serving dishes such as beef pho and steamed dumplings. Reviews point to fresh, authentic-tasting food, welcoming service and a canal-side setting, with both indoor and outdoor seating for relaxed lunches or dinners.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

243 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic pho

The beef noodle soup and pho are repeatedly praised for bringing genuine Vietnamese flavour to the bowl.

Canal setting

The outdoor seating looks across the canal, adding a scenic option for meals in Business Bay.

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What to Eat at Saigon - Taste of Vietnam CANAL VIEW @ Business Bay

These items at Saigon - Taste of Vietnam CANAL VIEW @ Business Bay got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 4

Beef pho Net +3

“My husband’s beef Pho was so good as well.”
Banh xeo Net +2

“Best Vietnamese food I've had in Dubai! Find this and enjoy everything. Pho, Vietnamese ice coffee, eggrolls, banh xeo. authentic and amazing. Don't miss it! Thank you.”
Bun bo hue Net +2

“Delicious dishes, place to be for pho and bun bo hue lovers.”
Spring roll Net +2

“We ordered beef pho and spring roll. Both dishes were delicious.”

Honorable mentions (18)

Beef noodle soup Net +1

“My favorite Vietnamese restaurant the flavor is truly authentic. The beef noodle soup is amazing! 🥰🥰🥰””
Beef satay Net +1

“The tastes and flavours of the dish (beef satay ) were wholesome and delicious , I really wanted to have a second serving but decided to have a desert (quay) instead, and I'm glad I opted for the latter as it really complimented the end of the meal.”
Beef sauté with vegetables Net +1

“I chose the beef sauté with vegetables and the green papaya salad. The beef dish was pleasant, offering a decent flavor, though it didn’t particularly stand out. Additionally, I found the portion size to be on the smaller side.”
Bun bo Net +1

“I recommended you all should try “Banh Xeo”, “Bun Bo”, “Mandarin juice”.”
Bún chả Net +1

“Other highlights include the lemongrass chicken, bún chả, and their signature Vietnamese iced coffee, which is rich and robust.”
Chicken pho Net +1

“I recently savored the Chicken Pho at this Vietnamese eatery in Dubai, and it left me speechless. The broth, infused with the subtle fragrance of lemongrass instead of star anise, was simply divine. The chicken was tender and mingled flawlessly with the delicate rice noodles and fresh herbs. It felt like a genuine taste of Vietnam! The restaurant's cozy vibe and attentive staff added to the overall experience. Without a doubt, this Chicken Pho reigns supreme in Dubai. For a true taste of Vietnam, make sure to visit!”
Deep fried spring roll Net +1

“I recommend trying their deep fried spring roll as an appetizer, and then bun bo Hue as a main dish.”
Eggrolls Net +1

“Best Vietnamese food I've had in Dubai! Find this and enjoy everything. Pho, Vietnamese ice coffee, eggrolls, banh xeo. authentic and amazing. Don't miss it! Thank you.”
Fish broath Net +1

“We had their rice paper rolls in vegan option, fish broath, and vegetarian rice.”
Fresh spring rolls Net +1

“The fresh spring rolls are light and crisp, with a dipping sauce that’s perfectly balanced between tangy and sweet.”
Lemongrass chicken Net +1

“Other highlights include the lemongrass chicken, bún chả, and their signature Vietnamese iced coffee, which is rich and robust.”
Phō Net +1

“Was looking for phō, I chose this place specifically from the photos and I'm very glad I did! Some of the best I've had in years, and very authentic as well! Absolutely recommend it!”
Pho beef Net +1

“✨ The pho was literally perfect (get the beef!), but the decoration is everything.”
Pho bo Net +1

“We ordered Pho Bo, and it was very yummy!”
Rice paper rolls vegan option Net +1

“We had their rice paper rolls in vegan option, fish broath, and vegetarian rice.”
Saigon platter Net +1

“Their saigon platter and beef pho 😍 is a must try. Would love to come here again with my friends.”
Steamed dumplings Net +1

“I keep going back whenever I’m craving pho or their steamed dumplings, they’re so yummy.”
Vegetarian rice Net +1

“We had their rice paper rolls in vegan option, fish broath, and vegetarian rice.”

Drinks 2

Mandarin juice Net +1

“I recommended you all should try “Banh Xeo”, “Bun Bo”, “Mandarin juice”.”
Matcha drink Net +1

“They even gave us a complimentary matcha drink to try, which was absolutely amazing and such a thoughtful touch.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 1

Green papaya salad Net −1

“I chose the beef sauté with vegetables and the green papaya salad. The beef dish was pleasant, offering a decent flavor, though it didn’t particularly stand out. Additionally, I found the portion size to be on the smaller side. The green papaya salad lacked the vibrant flavors I anticipated, coming across as somewhat bland.”

Drinks 1

Bubble tea Net −1

“I take out one star in food only because the bubbles in my bubble tea were kinda hard and not supple, but the spring rolls and the pho were superb and very authentic.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try pho. First-timers should consider beef pho; reviewers repeatedly single it out, with one calling the broth exceptional.

Choose indoors. For a quieter meal, choose indoor seating rather than the terrace, especially when nearby ventilation is running.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Marasi Dr

Business Bay, Dubai

0 523 570 584

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Common Concerns

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Service charge

One diner found the business lunch expensive and objected to an additional service charge above the displayed price.

Terrace noise

The outside terrace can be noisy because of ventilation from a nearby building.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 52

beef sauté with vegetables

“Considering the beef dish was priced at AED 52, I felt it was a bit overpriced for its portion and taste”

Google review · February 2025

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The Bottom Line

Saigon - Taste of Vietnam CANAL VIEW @ Business Bay is a cozy Vietnamese restaurant where pho is the main draw. Beef pho, chicken pho, Banh Xeo and bun bo Hue all receive specific praise, while Vietnamese iced coffee and spring rolls are useful choices if you want to explore beyond noodle soup. Several diners say the flavours taste genuinely Vietnamese and the food arrives quickly.

The setting is warm rather than formal, with bamboo details, lantern lighting and wall art indoors. Outside, you get a canal view, but the terrace has two practical drawbacks: ventilation from a nearby building can make it noisy, and outdoor tables may be hot in summer. The restaurant has suited family dinners and larger groups in reviews, and customers mention free parking at DAMAC Maison Canal Views as well as valet parking.

Value feedback is mostly positive, though not universal. One diner felt a business lunch was expensive and questioned an added service charge, while a delivery customer found the AED 52 beef sauté small for its price and the green papaya salad bland. If you have allergies, take extra care: one no-coriander delivery request was not followed.

For a first visit, indoor seating and beef pho are the safest starting points.