Saigon Secret

Carlton North Vietnamese BYO known for banh mi lunches and the secret 'insane fish' special.

Relaxed, casual North Carlton eatery with upstairs seating, wall art and outdoor tables; buzzy on weekend banquet nights, quieter for a solo lunchtime banh mi.

BYO with flat $6 corkage; secret chef's-special board item nicknamed 'insane fish'; $40 Feed Me banquet (5 entrees, 4 mains, rice, salad) for groups of 3+; 5% cash discount offered.

Reviewers repeatedly praise the 'genuine' and 'authentic' Vietnamese flavours, including a former Vietnam backpacker who said the food reminded them strongly of travelling there.

Generous $40/head banquet portions are repeatedly called the best value 'feed me' menu in the area, though a la carte mains plus drinks can push a couple's bill toward $90-100.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.