Straight Outta Saigon

Straight Outta Saigon has a gluten-free menu with GF items marked on the menu, knowledgeable staff who ask about coeliac status and adjust orders accordingly, and some reports of dedicated kitchen space and equipment. However, the fryer is confirmed shared by multiple reviewers across multiple years, and staff are transparent that traces cannot be guaranteed. Not a dedicated kitchen. Suitable for lower-sensitivity gluten-free diners; higher-risk for highly symptomatic or asymptomatic coeliacs relying on zero cross-contamination.

Address138 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

CuisineVietnamese

Price€

Hours

Mon	12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM
Tue	12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM
Wed	12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM
Thu	12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM
Fri	12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:30 PM
Sat	12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 10:30 PM
Sun	12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM

Websitewww.straightouttasaigon.com.au/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.72 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorStraight Outta Saigon - Gluten-Free Vietnamese Restaurant in Melbourne , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree listing: multiple celiac community reviews confirm GF items marked on menu, knowledgeable staff, shared fryer confirmed by several reviewers, staff transparent about cross-contamination risk. Also notes vegan options and good for dairy-free. One older review flags it as 'not coeliac friendly' due to shared fryer and shared pans. Venue is explicitly marked NOT a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-09 [2] blogStraight Outta Saigon - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Melbourne , atly.comAtly listing: classifies venue as 'celiac friendly' with 'dedicated kitchen space', 'dedicated appliances (Pots/Pans)', trained staff, and a dedicated GF menu. Community reviews broadly positive for GF. Note: Atly's 'dedicated kitchen space' claim is not corroborated by FindMeGlutenFree community reports which consistently flag a shared fryer; treated with caution.fetched 2026-05-09

Vegan

confidence 0.35 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

One reviewer notes 'vegan options' are available. No menu marking or structural evidence for dedicated vegan preparation provided.

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Vegetarian

confidence 0.45 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

One reviewer noted they could not eat here as a gluten-free vegetarian because tofu is deep-fried in a shared fryer with gluten items. No other specific vegetarian menu information is provided by sources. Accommodations may exist but are not documented.

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Dairy-free

confidence 0.40 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

One community report notes the venue is 'good for dairy-free'; no further structural detail provided. Treat as available on request only.

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Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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