Decked out in colorful murals created by Vietnamese illustrator Phu Anh Tran, metal coffee cups and wicker fixtures – some of which resemble the Vietnamese conical hat – Son of Saigon is Shaun Pham’s ode to his Vietnamese heritage.
Chef and owner Pham’s menu pays tribute to his mom’s recipes — the food he grew up eating and says he still makes for friends and family.
The cafe signatures include the timeliness bánh mì (THB260/grilled pork; THB250/grilled chicken), made fresh to order with homemade pate, locally sourced meats, and house mayo on crusty baguettes.
Son of Saigon also makes a special bún thịt nướng (noodle bowls with grilled meat), featuring char-grilled pork or chicken marinated in a secret family recipe alongside fresh veggies and a tangy dressing (THB260/pork; THB250/chicken).
For breakfast, try Vietnamese’s version of eggs…