Saigon Babylon

"Cicada and the Eaves chef Vinh Le, co-owner Duong Huynh, and their talented team have expanded yet again with rooftop Vietnamese restaurant and bar Saigon Babylon at Sonder 907 Main, a boutique hotel in Central Square. Head to the top-floor oasis for dishes like xôi chim with squab and turmeric sweet rice and coconut salmon paired with inventive cocktails like the Good Dealer, made with gin, yuzu jam, egg white, and pho spices like cinnamon and star anise." - Erika Adams

"Saigon Babylon is the newest project from the team behind buzzy Vietnamese hotspots Cicada Coffee Bar and the Eaves, and, true to form, this spot is all about great vibes and excellent cooking. Sip the tart, refreshing Good Dealer cocktail on the patio overlooking Central Square in warmer months, or book a reservation indoors to eat your way through the small, ever-evolving modern Vietnamese menu." - Erika Adams, Karen Wilber, Terrence Doyle

"When The Eaves announced their temporary closure in June, it felt like when Dunkin’ pulled the Dunkaccino. We were, in a word, crushed, and continue to eagerly await the return of both. In the meantime, the same team behind the Somerville favorite just opened what’s quickly become the new spot for birthdays and general good times in Cambridge. Taking over the whole fifth floor of a building on Lafayette Square, Saigon Babylon has a huge roof deck and a vibey dining room with enormous windows, tons of plants, and chandeliers dangling over mismatched furniture. Beyond the atmosphere, we’re here for dishes like the tender lemongrass beef—rich, barely seared wagyu kissed with a passion fruit sauce and topped with a rice cracker. The Good Dealer, a cocktail that mixes pho spices with yuzu jam and gin, tastes like it was engineered to be enjoyed on the roof deck at sunset, overlooking bustling Lafayette Square." - tanya edwards

"When The Eaves announced their temporary closure in June, it felt like when Dunkin’ pulled the Dunkaccino. We were, in a word, crushed, and continue to eagerly await the return of both. In the meantime, the same team behind the Somerville favorite just opened what’s quickly become the new spot for birthdays and general good times in Cambridge. Taking over the whole fifth floor of a building on Lafayette Square, Saigon Babylon has a huge roof deck and a vibey dining room with enormous windows, tons of plants, and chandeliers dangling over mismatched furniture. Beyond the atmosphere, we’re here for dishes like the tender lemongrass beef—rich, barely seared wagyu kissed with a passion fruit sauce and topped with a rice cracker. The Good Dealer, a cocktail that mixes pho spices with yuzu jam and gin, tastes like it was engineered to be enjoyed on the roof deck at sunset, overlooking bustling Lafayette Square." - tanya edwards, megan zhang, dan secatore

"When The Eaves announced their temporary closure in June, it felt like when Dunkin’ pulled the Dunkaccino. We were, in a word, crushed, and continue to eagerly await the return of both. In the meantime, the same team behind the Somerville favorite just opened what’s quickly become the new spot for birthdays and general good times in Cambridge. Taking over the whole fifth floor of a building on Lafayette Square, Saigon Babylon has a huge roof deck and a vibey dining room with enormous windows, tons of plants, and dimly-lit chandeliers dangling over mismatched furniture. Beyond the atmosphere, we’re here for dishes like the tender lemongrass beef—rich, barely seared wagyu kissed with passion fruit sauce and topped with a rice cracker. The other must is the xôi chim, served with ground squab and savory shiitake mushrooms on top of an orange nest of sticky turmeric rice. The Good Dealer, a cocktail that mixes pho spices with yuzu jam and gin, tastes like it was engineered to be enjoyed on the roof deck at sunset, overlooking bustling Lafayette Square." - Tanya Edwards