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Tucked along Highway 7 in Richmond Hill, Saigon Star is a true Greater Toronto Area staple, serving comforting Vietnamese and Southeast Asian dishes for decades.
Since opening its doors in 1987, Saigon Star has become the oldest and longest-running Vietnamese restaurant in the Greater Toronto Area. Over the years, it has remained a go-to spot for families, group dinners, longtime regulars, and even celebrities, all of whom return for familiar flavours, authentic cooking, attentive service, and famously generous portions.
Saigon Star doesn’t chase trends. Instead, it stays rooted in culture and tradition, delivering authentic Vietnamese food that speaks for itself.
The Atmosphere
From the moment you walk into Saigon Star, the space is large, casual, and welcoming. It’s equally suited for family dinners, group outings, or low-key celebrations where the food is meant to be shared and enjoyed together.
One of the most striking details is the bamboo-lined ceiling, a powerful cultural symbol in Vietnam. Bamboo represents strength, resilience, and community, and its presence adds a meaningful and distinctive touch to the ambience.
The spot is the kind of place where meals stretch longer than planned, conversations linger, and there’s no rush to leave. I took my time. It feels lived-in, familiar, and comfortably busy in the best way.
A Menu Built for Sharing and Savouring
What’s not to like? Authentic food, bold flavours, and generous portions.
While the menu includes classic staples like pho, vermicelli bowls, spring rolls, noodles, and fried rice, many diners come specifically for Saigon Star’s seafood-focused offerings, which are designed to be shared.
The must-order dish is the signature 1987 Yellow Curry, available with Dungeness crab or lobster. Rich, aromatic, and deeply flavourful, it’s the kind of dish that instantly commands the table. Served with bánh mì, roti, or rice, it’s perfect for soaking up every last drop of sauce. Bold, comforting, and unmistakably Saigon Star.
Other menu highlights include charbroiled oysters, grilled seafood, lobster dishes, and heartier plates like grilled rack of lamb. Guests can also enjoy authentic Vietnamese coffee, sourced from Vietnam’s number one coffee brand.
Saigon Star uses fresh ingredients and spices imported directly from Southeast Asia, staying true to the flavours that have kept people coming back for decades.
Visit Saigon Star
In Toronto, where restaurants open and close every month, Saigon Star’s longevity says a lot. It’s a place that doesn’t rely on hype, but continues to draw crowds through consistency, flavour, and dishes people genuinely crave.
If you’re looking for an authentic restaurant that delivers comforting Vietnamese and Southeast Asian food, especially seafood dishes meant for sharing, Saigon Star is absolutely worth the visit.
Currently, Saigon Star offers a daily lunch value special starting at just $16, making it a great option for both casual and celebratory lunches.
You can reserve your spot directly through the restaurant and keep up with their latest updates on Instagram. As always, you can stay up to date with the latest foodie happenings across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.
Restaurant Information
Name: Saigon Star Restaurant
Location: 330 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1S1
Hours: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm