Floating Saigon

Floating Saigon is a family-run Vietnamese restaurant on a renovated boat docked at Basargatan 10 in Gothenburg, right by the water near Kungsportsplatsen. The owners, with over 30 years of experience from Saigon in southern Vietnam, fire up a massive charcoal grill for skewers and street-food style dishes like the Saigon Single at 279 SEK, alongside pho, banh mi, spring rolls, and Vietnamese pancakes stuffed with shrimp, chicken, and vegetables. Inside, light Scandinavian wood panels mix with a mural of Vietnam, and the deck makes for prime summer seating with water views. They serve halal meat but also stock a full bar with Asian cocktails like the Saigon Special—orange juice, Rose's lime cordial, and grenadine—plus beers on tap. Hours run Monday to Thursday from 3 PM to 10 PM, Friday to 12 AM, Saturday 12 PM to 11 PM, and Sunday 12 PM to 10 PM; book ahead on busy nights via +46 73 764 22 20 or their site, especially for the cozy boat spots that can get chilly. Dogs are welcome, and they handle vegetarian, vegan, and takeout orders too.