Marla Botterill enjoys some tasty Pho, with Banh Xeo in foreground

It may not be the healthiest option for dining out as the kitchen tends to be a little heavy on the oils, but Saigon Delights (217 Division Street) is definitely one of the quickest, cheapest, and tastiest options in downtown Kingston. It’s comfort food at it’s best – easily ordered out, or always ready for a casual, last-minute walk-in – this place serves up some delicious treats to turn your melancholic mood into warm satisfaction. The menu boasts spring rolls cooked the way you imagine them but can seldom actually find (crispy, steamy, and stuffed full of shrimp and bamboo shoots), several kinds of green and red curries, a hearty Pho soup that comes garnished with cilantro, a vegetarian Com Sau Cai, and my personal favorite Banh Xeo – a platter consisting of two Vietnamese style crepes filled with chicken, shrimp, and mung beans, topped with fresh greens. Everything at Saigon Delights comes super hot, fresh, and flavorful, and never more than $10. The only setback here is that the downtown location isn’t licensed.

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