Little Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant will close on December 28, ending 40 years as a staple of Orlando’s dining scene. Located on East Colonial Drive in Orlando, the restaurant has been a part of the Vietnamese community since the 1980s.
Orlando’s Little Saigon Bids Farewell
Founded in 1987, siblings Vu Nguyen and Mai Huynh have operated one of Orlando’s longest-running Vietnamese restaurants. The family-run spot will close as the owners retire. The siblings shared their gratitude to customers who have supported the restaurant for decades, Tasty Chomps reports.
“As one of the original Vietnamese restaurants of Orlando, we are proud to have shared our culture and a little piece of home for four decades. We loved hearing that we were the first for many to experience Vietnamese cuisine. We thank you for the love, generous support, and feel so much gratitude for our time in Little Saigon. Thank you for 40 years!” the website quoted the siblings in a social media post.
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Little Saigon will serve its final meal on December 28, inviting longtime customers to stop by one last time.
One of the Oldest Vietnamese Places in Orlando
Since the 1980s, Little Saigon has been a cornerstone of Orlando’s Vietnamese community. The restaurant was established amid the rise of Orlando’s Vietnamese community in the late 1970s.
As Vietnamese refugees settled in Orlando after the Vietnam War, Little Saigon became an early stop for locals eager to try Vietnamese cuisine.
Menu highlights include Vietnamese Shrimp & Pork Pancake, Beef Pho, Sautéed Garlic Shrimp, and Fried Spring Rolls.
As Little Saigon closes its doors, Orlando’s community says goodbye to one of the city’s longest-standing Vietnamese restaurants.
