Planning note
Good fit when
NW Vietnamese meals, pho and subs, family-friendly dining.
NW Vietnamese mealspho and subsfamily-friendly dining
Restaurant profileNorthland
Essence of Saigon
Essence of Saigon is a Vietnamese, Pho and Banh Mi restaurant in Northland. Good option for NW Vietnamese meals and pho and subs. Check current hours, menus, and availability directly before visiting.
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Calgary Culinary Atlas
Essence of Saigon
Northland - Vietnamese / Pho
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Essence of Saigon is a source-supported Calgary restaurant profile in Northland connected to Vietnamese, Pho, Banh Mi, with planning context for NW Vietnamese meals and pho and subs. This page gives diners official/source links for menu, ordering, website, category paths, last-checked context, and correction options without copied reviews or invented ratings.
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At a glance
- Neighbourhood
- Northland
- Quadrant
- NW
- Address
- 128, 3604 52 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2L 1V9
- Phone
- 403-210-4909
- Hours
- Official website lists Monday-Wednesday 11am-8pm, Thursday-Saturday 11am-8:30pm, and Sunday closed. Always confirm before visiting.
- Price range
- Not listed yet
Official website linkMenu linkOrder linkLast refreshed 2026-05-21
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Calgary Culinary Atlas
Essence of Saigon
Northland - Vietnamese / Pho
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2026-05-21
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Essence of Saigon currently has 1 public source link and 10 derived planning signals attached to this profile.
Confidence: highLast checked 2026-05-213 cuisine paths
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NW Vietnamese mealsPho and subsFamily Friendly dining
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Essence of Saigon
Northland - Vietnamese / Pho
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This profile is compiled from public restaurant information, submitted updates, and editorial review. Details such as hours, menus, prices, and availability can change. Always confirm directly with the restaurant before visiting.
Official website supports address, phone, hours, Vietnamese restaurant positioning, menu categories, pho noodle soup, Vietnamese subs, vegetarian dishes, gluten-free labels, order link, delivery link, and NW Calgary context. Review/testimonial and best-language were not reused.
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Essence of Saigon
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high
Profile confidence
2026-05-21
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Some planning details are high-volatility. Confirm current availability directly with the restaurant.
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Essence of Saigon is strong claimed-profile candidate with 10 source-supported planning details currently detected in the profile.
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Is Essence of Saigon ranked or reviewed by BestCalgaryRestaurants.com?
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Where does the Essence of Saigon information come from?
The profile is compiled from public restaurant information, submitted updates, and editorial review. Source links and notes show which fields were supported when last checked.
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No. Restaurant details can change quickly. Always confirm current hours, menu items, prices, dietary handling, reservations, ordering, and availability directly with the restaurant.
Why does this profile use illustrated artwork instead of restaurant photos?
The site uses original Calgary Culinary Atlas artwork to avoid copied restaurant photos and create a consistent local guide identity. The artwork is illustrative, not a photograph of the restaurant.
Can the restaurant update this profile?
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