None of that is the case at Saigon Inn. Even before you've spent any money you're treated like a most welcome guest. Your water is refilled promptly. The waiters and waitresses are immensely good-natured. What this bargain lunch consists of is a spring roll and a plate with samples of three entrees chosen from a long list.
Rice comes along too, and tea, of course.
Dinner isn't exactly expensive either. As a general rule, the more expensive dishes aren't worth the splurge. Remember that at low-price restaurants like this, seafood is rarely a highlight. The ingredients are costly even when they are mediocre, and they are highly perishable. Grilled meats, particularly pork, are what Vietnamese kitchens tend to do best.