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Cafe Saba - Vietnamese eats

Unit 7/47 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067, Australia

Recommended by 56 people

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Unit 7/47 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067, Australia

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+61 8 8363 2006
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cafe Saba - Vietnamese eats

Tucked into an arcade off The Parade, this unassuming counter turns out Vietnamese comfort with zero fuss. East-end regulars point straight to the broths—fragrant beef pho and bún bò Huế dialed to your exact chilli and sour preferences. The kitchen moves fast. Crispy chicken dried noodles and pork over broken rice land at tables in minutes. Settle into the sheltered outdoor atrium with a DIY drip iced coffee.

  • Deep Broths & Fast Lunches: Steaming bowls of beef pho, laksa, and bún bò Huế hit the table fast alongside crispy chicken dried noodles.
  • Customized Heat Levels: The kitchen adjusts the exact levels of chilli, sourness, and spice to suit individual tastes.
  • Sheltered Atrium Dining: A protected courtyard inside the arcade provides quiet dining protected from street traffic.
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Why Dine at Cafe Saba

From restorative broths to sheltered courtyard dining, discover why Cafe Saba is Norwood's favorite Vietnamese lunch retreat. Book your table today.

  • Swift Service During Peak Hours

    Orders hit the tables swiftly even during peak midday service, making it an ideal destination when time is tight for pho or crispy noodle bowls.

    We went during lunch time where it was a bit busy, but the food came out quickly.

    Nhu Tran

  • Tailored Spice and Seasoning

    Diners can adjust the exact heat and seasoning profile across noodles, pho, and rich broths to suit their exact tastes.

    You can select the level of chilli , sour and spice.

    Miriam Alford

  • Sheltered Outdoor Atrium Setting

    Set away from the hustle of The Parade in a protected arcade, the venue offers calm open-air dining in any weather.

    Alway delicious with a lovely sheltered outdoor atrium to eat in.

    Bec Scanlon

  • Quiet Norwood Arcade Retreat

    Tucked inside a quiet shopping arcade, the cafe offers an unhurried, peaceful escape with relaxed indoor and outdoor seating.

    A lovely cafe tucked away in a quiet Norwood Arcade.

    Lynn Lap

  • Regional Comfort Broths

    The menu features deeply satisfying traditional specialties, from fragrant pho and spicy bún bò Huế to classic broken rice.

    One the the best bun bo hue (spicy beef noodle soup). Pho is also of great flavour and quality.

    Pete C

  • Signature DIY Vietnamese Coffee

    Bold DIY Vietnamese drip coffee and punchy street eats satisfy cravings with memorable culinary punch and exceptional value.

    The iced coffee was a diy number, and strong enough to let you see through time. So. Damn. Good.

    Cass Loh

Authentic Vietnamese street food staples favored by regulars on The Parade

  • Pho

    Their pho is my staple for lunch. Well priced and consistent quality dishes.

    ADRIAN LEE

  • Banh Mi

    Delicious Bahn mi, really fresh rolls & ingredients.

    Tillie Saxon

  • Broken Rice

    Pork chop broken rice is also delicious.

    Pete C

  • Laksa

    First visit was to dine in with a mini Laksa and Vietnamese Iced Coffee. These two items did not disappoint.

    Cass Loh

Frequently Asked Questions

Is outdoor seating available?

Yes, indoor seating is paired with a sheltered outdoor atrium area tucked inside the arcade.

Can the spice levels be adjusted?

Yes, Cafe Saba can adjust spice, sourness, and chili levels to suit your taste, and the kitchen has happily remade dishes when spice levels were too sensitive for guests.

Where can I park when visiting?

Yes, plenty of parking is available at the back of the arcade, along with free parking lot and free street parking options nearby.

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