Transcendental dining

These proved to be minor blemishes, however, as the service quickly turned gracious, efficient, and helpful. And that's good because there's precious little else here that could detract from an optimal dining experience. The attention to culinary detail coupled with an exquisite sense of balance and taste often yields remarkable results. Saigon Bistro is not only among the top Asian restaurants in the metroplex--it's among the best restaurants in Dallas.

Saigon Bistro. 17390 Preston Road, Suite 490, southeastern corner of Preston Trails shopping center; (972) 380-2766. Open for lunch, Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; for dinner, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. nightly.

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Saigon Bistro:
Saigon spring roll $2.75
Spinach soup $3.75
Seven-course beef sampler $11.95/person
Bonfire combination $12.95
Cantonese steamed fish $12.95