Madam Saigon is a Tawa restaurant built around fresh, modern Vietnamese food in a relaxed neighbourhood setting. Opened in 2021 and locally owned since early 2025, it is designed for lunch, dinner and family meals rather than a narrow takeaway trade. Reservations, table service and a fully licensed bar make the room suitable for an ordinary weeknight as well as a more planned gathering.
Rare beef rice noodle soup is one of the restaurant's defining dishes, pairing traditionally cooked broth with noodles, fresh herbs and thinly sliced beef. Honey-coated spare ribs offer a sweeter, richer direction, while a crunchy Asian salad layers cabbage, lettuce, carrot, bean sprouts, herbs, fried shallots and Vietnamese dressing. Together they show a menu interested in freshness, texture and balance as much as warmth and comfort.
Lunch has its own rhythm, with options such as fried-chicken bao, chicken wings and broth, followed by mango sticky rice for something sweet. Beyond the main lunch and dinner lists, Madam Saigon also maintains chef's specials, set menus, a children's menu and dedicated drinks and dessert choices. That structure makes it straightforward to order a quick midday plate or assemble a wider spread across several courses.
Vegetarian and vegan diners are catered for, and the kitchen asks guests with gluten-free or nut-free requirements to speak with staff so a suitable choice can be discussed. Delivery and catering extend the food beyond the dining room, while the bar and bookable tables keep the on-site experience central. The result is a flexible local restaurant with a clear Vietnamese identity and enough variety for mixed groups.
Address: 209 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington 5028, New Zealand
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Madam Saigon Menu
Start & Share
Dietary legend: VEG – Vegetarian; V – Vegan; CBV – Can Be Vegan; N – Contains Nuts; GF – Gluten Free; GFA – Gluten Free Option Available; C – Coeliac Safe On Request. We cannot fully guarantee allergy-free meals, due to the potential presence of trace elements in our working environment & supplied ingredients.
Sharing Platter
Combination of Summer Rolls (2), Spring Rolls (2), Dumplings (4), Wontons (4) & Satay Chicken Skewers (2)
Fried Tofu Bao Bun
served with Pickled Carrot & Daikon & Sweet Hoisin Sauce [V]
Slow Cooked Pork Belly Bao Bun
served with Crunchy Slaw, Spicy Mayo & Peanuts [N]
Fried Chicken Bao Bun
served with Pickled Onions & Spicy Mayo
Soft Shell Crab Bao Bun
served with Pickled Carrot & Daikon & Sweet Chilli Sauce
Roti (4pc)
Pan-fried Roti, served with House-Made Satay Sauce [CBV, N]
Dumplings (4pc)
Pan-fried Pork OR Vege Dumplings, served with House-Infused Soy Sauce [CBV]
Make this Spicy!! (6pc)
Steamed Pork OR Vege Dumplings, served in a House-Made Chilli Oil Soy Vinaigrette with Coriander, Spring Onion, Peanuts, Fried Shallots & Sesame [CBV, N]
Crispy Spring Rolls (3pc)
Deep-fried Pork OR Chicken OR Vege Spring Rolls served with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce [CBV, GF]
Crispy Wontons (6pc)
Deep-fried Pork Wontons, served with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Satay Chicken Skewers (3pc)
Pan-fried Satay Chicken Skewers, served with House-Made Satay Sauce [N, GF, C]
Fresh Summer Rolls (3pc)
Prawn OR Chicken OR Tofu Summer Rolls with Rice Noodles, Pickled Carrot & Daikon, Fresh Salad & Herbs, served with Hoisin Sauce [CBV, N, GFA, C]
Crispy Chicken Wings (6pc)
Deep-fried Chicken Wings, served with Spicy Mayo
Zucchini Corn Fritters (9pc)
Deep-fried Zucchini Corn Fritters, served with Sour Cream [VEG, CBV]
Honey Spare Ribs (4pc)
Marinated Pork Spare Ribs coated in a Sweet Honey Sauce with Spring Onion & Sesame Seeds [GF, C]
Salt & Pepper (6pc)
Deep-fried Prawns OR Squid, tossed in Salt & Pepper Seasoning with Spring Onion & Fried Shallots, served with Spicy Mayo [GFA]
Crispy Stuffed Chicken Wings (2pc)
Twice cooked Chicken Wings stuffed with Water Chestnuts, Wood Ear Mushrooms & Noodles, served with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce [GF]
Fried Tiger Prawns (6pc)
Deep-fried Tiger Prawns coated in Young Green Sticky Rice Flakes, served with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Sides/Extras
Sticky Rice
White Rice
Prawn Crackers
Rice Noodles
Fries
Chicken/Beef Soup
Stir-fried Vegetables
Side Salad
Takeaway Box
Mains
Dietary legend: VEG – Vegetarian; V – Vegan; CBV – Can Be Vegan; N – Contains Nuts; GF – Gluten Free; GFA – Gluten Free Option Available; C – Coeliac Safe On Request.
Banh Xeo Pancake
Pork OR Prawn OR Vege OR Combination Vietnamese Pancake served with Pickled Daikon & Carrot, Fresh Salad & Herbs & Vietnamese Dipping Sauce [CBV]
Rare Beef Noodle Soup
Signature Beef Noodle Soup served with Thinly Sliced Beef, Fresh Salad & Herbs [GF, C]
Combination Beef Noodle Soup
Signature Beef Noodle Soup served with Thinly Sliced Beef, Braised Beef, Meatballs, Fresh Salad & Herbs
Chicken Noodle Soup
Signature Chicken Noodle Soup served with Chicken, Meatballs, Vietnamese Ham, Fresh Salad & Herbs *Contains Pork* [GFA, C]
Fried Rice – Vegetable
Your choice of: Vegetable [VEG, CBV, GFA, C]
Fried Rice – Chicken
Your choice of: Chicken [GF, C]
Fried Rice – Pork
Your choice of: Pork
Fried Rice – Seafood
Your choice of: Seafood [GF, C]
Fried Rice – Combination
Your choice of: Combination [GFA, C]
Creamy Curry
Vietnamese Chicken OR Vege Curry with Coconut Cream, Lemongrass, Carrots & Potatoes served with Rice OR Roti [CBV, GFA, C]
Crispy Chicken
Twice cooked Chicken Leg served with Salad & Rice
Shaking Beef
Wok-fried Beef Fillet & Seasonal Vegetables served with Salad & Rice [GFA, C]
Grilled Pork Chop
Served with Salad, Rice, Fried Egg & Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Seared Salmon
Served with Beetroot Puree, Seasonal Vegetables & Rice [GFA, C]
Pork Spare Ribs
Marinated Pork Spare Ribs, coated in House-Made Garlic Chilli Sauce served with Salad & Rice [GFA, C]
Garlic Prawns
Wok-fried Prawn Cutlets & Seasonal Vegetables in Garlic-Infused Oil served with Salad & Rice [GFA, C]
Vermicelli Noodle Salad
Beef OR Pork OR Chicken OR Mushroom OR Tofu served with Rice Noodles, Pickled Carrot & Daikon, Fresh Salad & Herbs & Spring Roll [CBV, N, GF, C]
Crunchy Asian Salad – Mushroom
Fresh Mesclun, Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot & Daikon, Bean Sprouts, Coriander, Mint, Peanuts & Fried Shallots tossed with your choice of: Mushroom [CBV] [N, GF, C]
Crunchy Asian Salad – Chicken & Mango
Fresh Mesclun, Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot & Daikon, Bean Sprouts, Coriander, Mint, Peanuts & Fried Shallots tossed with your choice of: Chicken & Mango [N, GF, C]
Crunchy Asian Salad – Beef
Fresh Mesclun, Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot & Daikon, Bean Sprouts, Coriander, Mint, Peanuts & Fried Shallots tossed with your choice of: Beef [N, GF, C]
Crunchy Asian Salad – Prawn
Fresh Mesclun, Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot & Daikon, Bean Sprouts, Coriander, Mint, Peanuts & Fried Shallots tossed with your choice of: Prawn [N, GF, C]
Lunch Specials
Dietary legend: VEG – Vegetarian; V – Vegan; CBV – Can Be Vegan; N – Contains Nuts; GF – Gluten Free; GFA – Gluten Free Option Available; C – Coeliac Safe On Request.
Bao & Dumplings
Bao of your choice, served with 2x Dumplings, Chicken Soup & Mango Sticky Rice (Soft Shell Crab +3)
Bao & Spring Rolls
Bao of your choice, served with 2x Spring Rolls, Chicken Soup & Mango Sticky Rice (Soft Shell Crab +3)
Bao & Summer Roll
Bao of your choice, served with 1x Summer Roll, Chicken Soup & Mango Sticky Rice (Soft Shell Crab +3)
Bao & Chicken Wings
Bao of your choice, served with 2x Chicken Wings, Chicken Soup & Mango Sticky Rice (Soft Shell Crab +3)
Summer Roll & Dumplings
Summer Roll of your choice, served with 3x Dumplings, Salad & Mango Sticky Rice
Rare Beef Noodle Soup
Signature Beef Noodle Soup served with Thinly Sliced Beef, Fresh Salad & Herbs [GF, C]
Combination Beef Noodle Soup
Signature Beef Noodle Soup served with Thinly Sliced Beef, Braised Beef, Meatballs & Fresh Salad & Herbs
Chicken Noodle Soup
Signature Chicken Noodle Soup served with Chicken, Meatballs, Vietnamese Ham, Fresh Salad & Herbs *Contains Pork* [GFA, C]
Fried Rice – Vegetable
Your choice of: Vegetable [VEG, CBV, GFA, C]
Fried Rice – Chicken
Your choice of: Chicken [GF, C]
Fried Rice – Pork
Your choice of: Pork
Fried Rice – Seafood
Your choice of: Seafood [GF, C]
Fried Rice – Combination
Your choice of: Combination [GFA, C]
Creamy Curry
Vietnamese Chicken OR Vege Curry with Coconut Cream, Lemongrass, Carrots & Potatoes served with Rice OR Roti [CBV, GFA, C]
Shaking Beef
Wok-fried Beef Fillet & Seasonal Vegetables served with Salad & Rice [GFA, C]
Grilled Pork Chop
Served with Salad, Rice, Fried Egg & Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Vermicelli Noodle Salad
Beef OR Pork OR Chicken OR Mushroom OR Tofu served with Rice Noodles, Pickled Carrot & Daikon, Fresh Salad & Herbs & Spring Roll [CBV, N, GF, C]
Crunchy Asian Salad – Mushroom
Fresh Mesclun, Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot & Daikon, Bean Sprouts, Coriander, Mint, Peanuts & Fried Shallots tossed with your choice of: Mushroom [CBV] [N, GF, C]
Crunchy Asian Salad – Chicken & Mango
Fresh Mesclun, Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot & Daikon, Bean Sprouts, Coriander, Mint, Peanuts & Fried Shallots tossed with your choice of: Chicken & Mango [N, GF, C]
Crunchy Asian Salad – Beef
Fresh Mesclun, Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot & Daikon, Bean Sprouts, Coriander, Mint, Peanuts & Fried Shallots tossed with your choice of: Beef [N, GF, C]
Crunchy Asian Salad – Prawn
Fresh Mesclun, Cabbage, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot & Daikon, Bean Sprouts, Coriander, Mint, Peanuts & Fried Shallots tossed with your choice of: Prawn [N, GF, C]
Chef's Specials
$25.00 each
Pork & Prawn Wonton Noodle Soup
Served with Char Siu Pork
Sweet & Sour
Served with Salad & Rice. Chicken OR Fish OR Pork
Char Siu Pork
Served with Salad, Rice & Chicken Soup
Kids Combo
$19.00. Available for guests aged 12 and under.
Kids Combo
Juice: Apple, Pineapple, Orange OR Cranberry. Main: Choose 1 of each: Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Skewers, Dumplings, Spring Rolls AND Chips, Noodles, Rice, Salad. Dessert: Ice Cream Sundae with Chocolate OR Caramel Sauce & Sprinkles
$50pp Set Menu
$50 per person. Entree: Sharing Platter. Main (1x Per Guest): Rare Beef Noodle Soup [GF, C]; Chicken Noodle Soup [GFA, C]; Pork & Prawn Wonton Noodle Soup; Shaking Beef [GFA, C]; Char Siu Pork; Pork Spare Ribs [GFA, C]; Garlic Prawns [GFA, C]; Creamy Chicken OR Vege Curry [CBV, GFA, C] served with your choice of Roti OR Rice; Fried Rice [GFA, C] your choice of Pork, Chicken OR Vege [VEG, CBV]; Sweet & Sour your choice of Pork, Chicken OR Fish; Vermicelli Noodle Salad [CBV, N, GF, C] your choice of Beef, Pork, Chicken, Tofu OR Mushroom; Crunchy Asian Salad [N, GF, C] your choice of Beef, Chicken & Mango OR Mushroom [CBV]. Dietary legend: VEG – Vegetarian; V – Vegan; CBV – Can Be Vegan; N – Contains Nuts; GF – Gluten Free; GFA – Gluten Free Option Available; C – Coeliac Safe On Request.
Sharing Platter
Combination of Summer Rolls, Spring Rolls, Dumplings, Wontons & Satay Chicken Skewers
Rare Beef Noodle Soup
[GF, C]
Chicken Noodle Soup
[GFA, C]
Pork & Prawn Wonton Noodle Soup
Shaking Beef
[GFA, C]
Char Siu Pork
Pork Spare Ribs
[GFA, C]
Garlic Prawns
[GFA, C]
Creamy Chicken OR Vege Curry
[CBV, GFA, C] Served with your choice of: Roti OR Rice
Fried Rice
[GFA, C] Your choice of: Pork, Chicken OR Vege [VEG, CBV]
Sweet & Sour
Your choice of: Pork, Chicken OR Fish
Vermicelli Noodle Salad
[CBV, N, GF, C] Your choice of: Beef, Pork, Chicken, Tofu OR Mushroom
Crunchy Asian Salad
[N, GF, C] Your choice of: Beef, Chicken & Mango OR Mushroom [CBV]
$60pp Set Menu
$60 per person. Appetizer: Prawn Crackers; Roti served with Satay Sauce. Entree: Sharing Platter. Main (1x Per Guest): Rare Beef Noodle Soup [GF, C]; Chicken Noodle Soup [GFA, C]; Pork & Prawn Wonton Noodle Soup; Shaking Beef [GFA, C]; Char Siu Pork; Pork Spare Ribs [GFA, C]; Garlic Prawns [GFA, C]; Creamy Chicken OR Vege Curry [CBV, GFA, C] served with your choice of Roti OR Rice; Fried Rice [GFA, C] your choice of Pork, Chicken OR Vege [VEG, CBV]; Sweet & Sour your choice of Pork, Chicken OR Fish; Vermicelli Noodle Salad [CBV, N, GF, C] your choice of Beef, Pork, Chicken, Tofu OR Mushroom; Crunchy Asian Salad [N, GF, C] your choice of Beef, Chicken & Mango OR Mushroom [CBV]. Dietary legend: VEG – Vegetarian; V – Vegan; CBV – Can Be Vegan; N – Contains Nuts; GF – Gluten Free; GFA – Gluten Free Option Available; C – Coeliac Safe On Request.
Prawn Crackers
Roti served with Satay Sauce
Sharing Platter
Combination of Summer Rolls, Spring Rolls, Dumplings, Wontons & Satay Chicken Skewers
Rare Beef Noodle Soup
[GF, C]
Chicken Noodle Soup
[GFA, C]
Pork & Prawn Wonton Noodle Soup
Shaking Beef
[GFA, C]
Char Siu Pork
Pork Spare Ribs
[GFA, C]
Garlic Prawns
[GFA, C]
Creamy Chicken OR Vege Curry
[CBV, GFA, C] Served with your choice of: Roti OR Rice
Fried Rice
[GFA, C] Your choice of: Pork, Chicken OR Vege [VEG, CBV]
Sweet & Sour
Your choice of: Pork, Chicken OR Fish
Vermicelli Noodle Salad
[CBV, N, GF, C] Your choice of: Beef, Pork, Chicken, Tofu OR Mushroom
Crunchy Asian Salad
[N, GF, C] Your choice of: Beef, Chicken & Mango OR Mushroom [CBV]
$75pp Set Menu
$75 per person. This menu is designed to be shared – Feasting Style. Appetizer: Prawn Crackers; Roti served with Satay Sauce. Entree: Sharing Platter. Main (1x Per Guest): Rare Beef Noodle Soup [GF, C]; Chicken Noodle Soup [GFA, C]; Pork & Prawn Wonton Noodle Soup; Shaking Beef [GFA, C]; Char Siu Pork; Pork Spare Ribs [GFA, C]; Garlic Prawns [GFA, C]; Seared Salmon [GFA, C]; Creamy Chicken OR Vege Curry [CBV, GFA, C] served with your choice of Roti OR Rice; Fried Rice [GFA, C] your choice of Pork, Chicken OR Vege [VEG, CBV]; Sweet & Sour your choice of Pork, Chicken OR Fish; Banh Xeo Pancake your choice of Pork, Prawn, Vege OR Combination; Vermicelli Noodle Salad [CBV, N, GF, C] your choice of Beef, Pork, Chicken, Tofu OR Mushroom; Crunchy Asian Salad [N, GF, C] your choice of Beef, Chicken & Mango OR Mushroom [CBV]. Dessert: Fruit Platter; Assorted Tea; Filter Coffee. Dietary legend: VEG – Vegetarian; V – Vegan; CBV – Can Be Vegan; N – Contains Nuts; GF – Gluten Free; GFA – Gluten Free Option Available; C – Coeliac Safe On Request.
Prawn Crackers
Roti served with Satay Sauce
Sharing Platter
Combination of Summer Rolls, Spring Rolls, Dumplings, Wontons & Satay Chicken Skewers
Rare Beef Noodle Soup
[GF, C]
Chicken Noodle Soup
[GFA, C]
Pork & Prawn Wonton Noodle Soup
Shaking Beef
[GFA, C]
Char Siu Pork
Pork Spare Ribs
[GFA, C]
Garlic Prawns
[GFA, C]
Seared Salmon
[GFA, C]
Creamy Chicken OR Vege Curry
[CBV, GFA, C] Served with your choice of: Roti OR Rice
Fried Rice
[GFA, C] Your choice of: Pork, Chicken OR Vege [VEG, CBV]
Sweet & Sour
Your choice of: Pork, Chicken OR Fish
Banh Xeo Pancake
Your choice of: Pork, Prawn, Vege OR Combination
Vermicelli Noodle Salad
[CBV, N, GF, C] Your choice of: Beef, Pork, Chicken, Tofu OR Mushroom
Crunchy Asian Salad
[N, GF, C] Your choice of: Beef, Chicken & Mango OR Mushroom [CBV]
Fruit Platter
Assorted Tea
Filter Coffee
Dessert
Mango Sticky Rice
Fresh Mango with Sweet Coconut Cream & Sticky Rice [DF, GF]
Sticky Date Pudding
Served with Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream
Brownie A La Mode
Served with Chocolate Fudge Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream [GF]
Cold Drinks
Peach Iced Tea
Lemon Iced Tea
Taro Milk Iced Tea
Original Milk Iced Tea
Ginger Beer / Lemon Lime Bitters / Old Fashioned Lemonade
Soft Drinks
Coke, Coke No-Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, L&P
Fruit Juices
Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry, Tomato
Coffee
Vietnamese Drip Coffee
Can be served Hot or Iced.
Black Coffee
Short Black, Long Black OR Americano
White Coffee
Flat White, Latte OR Cappuccino
Chocolate
Mochaccino OR Hot Chocolate
Iced
Coffee, Mocha OR Chocolate (served with Ice Cream & Whipped Cream)
Tea
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Jasmine
Green
Chamomile
Chrysanthemum
Cocktails
Pash & Dash
Vodka, Vanilla Galliano, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Cranberry & Lemon
Straight Outta Saigon
Sparkling Wine, Orange & Raspberry
Mulan Mule
Vodka, Lemon, Peach & Ginger Beer
Trouble In Paradise
Vodka, Kahlua, Baileys & Espresso
What The Pho
Coconut Rum, Guava, Grapefruit, Pineapple & Grapefruit LaCroix
Happy Ending
Vodka, Triple Sec, Lychee Liqueur, Orange, Cranberry & Lychee
Mocktails
Lycheezy
Lychee, Apple, Lemon, Mint & Soda
Raspberry Lemonade
Raspberry, Lemon & Lemonade
Lucky Cat
Ginger Beer, Mint & Lemon
Nojito
Elderflower, Mint, Apple & Soda
Fresh Off The Boat
Passionfruit, Orange, Pineapple & Lemonade
Galaxy Lemonade
Butterfly Pea Tea Flower, Lemon, Mint & Lemonade
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