RESTAURANT REVIEW SERIES: CHINESE CUISINE
Saigon deceiving on the outside, exquisite on the inside

FAIRFIELD — When senior writer Chris Vogt and restaurant connoisseur Rocky Gregoire ventured down the streets of Route 4, Saigon Dragon, located in Fairfield, sounded like the real deal.

Even though they hesitated to step foot on the premises, their hunger prevented them from searching elsewhere.

The Lindenwald Ledger’s first exploration into the world of foreign restaurants wasn’t what one

may have thought it to be — a little deceiving to say the least.

But all in all, it hit the spot.

“As I was coming up (to the restaurant), I didn’t think I would like to be here,” Gregoire said. “But after having a bite to eat, I liked it.”

Saigon Dragon, which was recently taken over by new ownership, served both Vogt and Gregoire a healthy serving of sweet and sour chicken. That’s all it took for them to rate the establishment “something to crave for.”

Even though their server said business hasn’t been sub par as of late, friendly service is guaranteed.

And there’s a full-service bar to treat those who have an urge to tip a few.

The Chinese cuisine seats 44 guests and three bar patrons. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9:30 p.m. The establishment is a non-smoking facility.