Dining Guide

Saigon Block

Here’s where you want to gather a crowd for ca nuong, a whole catfish that comes baked to a crispy exterior and flaky interior, showered with peanuts and fried shallots, and flanked by its attendants: vermicelli noodles, piles of herbs, pickled vegetables, dipping sauce, and dry rice paper wrappers you soak and roll around the tastiest morsels, so there’s bliss in every bite.

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Past Awards

  • Best of Big D: 2022

Location

Nearby

Farina in Grani Pizzeria

Neapolitan-style pizzas prevail at this kitchen. The menu is short and atmosphere humble, but the pizzas are great.

Sara’s Market & Bakery

This grocery store also cooks up terrific shawarma sandwiches and cookies.