Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 1175 reviews

What Lisa T doesn't like about Saigon Restaurant:
Ordered the lunch special with beef. The beef was stringy and fatty and I could not eat it. The waiter did not come around till we were done. He looked at my plate and noticed I did not eat the meat and kinda shrugged. I told him that it I did not eat it because it was fatty and stringy and not good meat. He smiled and handed me the bill. Needless to say, I was not impressed and I don’t think I will go back. View all feedback. What Angie likes about Saigon Restaurant:
Great : . I came here on date a 2 weeks ago and I liked it very much. I had the chicken and beef rice noodle pho soup, and the broth was literally the best tasting pho broth I've ever had. I usually have to add my own lemon or salt or spicey sauce, but this one was great tasting on its own, all I added to it was the bean spouts. Very friendly servers and for the amount of costumers they had that night, the food was s... View all feedback.

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Menulist
4.2 ★ from 5 reviews
Egidio
20.01.2018 - 17:36

Rainy day ... so sat inside vs the patio. Next time hope the sun is shining - on the patio the people watching would be fun. Had the vermicelli bowls. The meals...

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Cameron
20.01.2018 - 17:36

Found the small patio on the market, a nice quiet spot in a busy place. I had the salad rolls, which are nice and full of large shrimp, and the calamari was ver...

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Catherine
20.01.2018 - 17:36

Just had my first trip to “Saigon” in the Byward Market. I haven’t eaten in a lot of Vietnamese restaurant, but I really enjoyed this experience. The atmosphere...

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Fausto
20.01.2018 - 17:36

Had dinner here last night; was a bit surprised to enter at 7pm and see an entirely empty restaurant! Once we sat down, the waitress turned on the music and pro...

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Jeffrey
20.01.2018 - 17:36

The service at this place was great, even though the waitress had a lot of people to serve. I had the Crispy chow mein with beef, pork and chicken and I would r...

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Saigon, a Vietnamese restaurant located in the bustling market area, offers a variety of dishes that have received mixed reviews from customers. While some have praised the flavorful beef dishes and crispy noodles, others have been disappointed by the slow service and lack of attention from staff. The controversial 20% mandatory tip added to the bill has also been a point of contention for some diners. Despite the inconsistent experiences, many patrons have found their go-to dishes on the menu, such as the braised pork belly and beef tartare. Overall, Saigon seems to be a hit-or-miss choice for diners looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the area.

Yelp
3.9 ★ from 273 reviews
Raj
19.05.2024 - 00:55

Had the catfish hot pot with a nice pour of wine. The food and ambiance were excellent!

Sharaun
19.05.2024 - 00:55

This was my first time at this restaurant. I was a part of a big party and I was able to sample different appetizers. The lettuce wraps and the grape leaf that...

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Andrew
19.05.2024 - 00:55

Traveling for business and was craving lemongrass chicken, and Saigon fit the bill! Service was prompt and friendly, and my meal was just as I'd hoped for. The...

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Arkadiusz
19.05.2024 - 00:55

The FOOD is is good but not great. I like to grab few appetizers and few main dishes to share and that's what we got. Crispy spring rolls and summer rolls were...

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Daniel
19.05.2024 - 00:55

First time here! Very good! Food/Drink: Very tasty, very well cooked, very well plated. Pho/Vietnamese menu. Appetizers, drinks, and deserts. Dinning Area: Pret...

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Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 70 reviews
Meagan
02.08.2023 - 12:55

Excellent special rolls of the house, and good rice noodle seafood pho. Very spacious restaurant with nice ceiling decor.

EPottawa
02.08.2023 - 12:55

The menu has quite a few options but the proportions (shareable plates vs individual portions) isn't really clear. That would have helped with ordering. Nonethe...

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bobmatnyc
02.08.2023 - 12:55

Stopped by and asked the hostess about the menu, super nice and friendly and we shared a birthday! So I went for lunch and glad I did. I ordered the combo plate...

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Neil
02.08.2023 - 12:55

Just had a small meal here. Service very good. The spring rolls are excellent! Light, crispy, not oily/greasy. The best I've ever had. Chicken skewers were good...

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sherryleeahtoner
02.08.2023 - 12:55

All I can say is go! The pho is a must try as well as the sliders. A new take on Thai food. Love it! Recently reopened with a new menu.

INT Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 490 reviews
Moltofoodo
18.01.2024 - 00:46

Was ok went market over weekend stopped in for a quick bowl of pho the broth was very good however not a lot of noodles/meat, had to ask for lime but for $10 a...

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Angie
18.01.2024 - 00:46

Great : . I came here on date a 2 weeks ago and I liked it very much. I had the chicken and beef rice noodle pho soup, and the broth was literally the best tast...

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Jordan
18.01.2024 - 00:46

Wonderful service. Great food. The deep fried banana is like crack. So good. :

Trusty
18.01.2024 - 00:46

I have been going to Saigon for years. I love the vermacialli. Noodles are light and the meat is always perfectly grilled and flavored. The interior of the rest...

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Chloe
18.01.2024 - 00:46

I went with my boyfriend, we had a great dinner. The stir fries are really good. The waitress was really nice.

Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 79 reviews
Kailee
16.02.2024 - 23:15

We went for our first time tonight and the waiter was amazing and the food and drinks were great as well.

Luis
16.02.2024 - 23:15

Great service and food , the cat robot waiter was my favourite

Celina
16.02.2024 - 23:15

The braised pork belly and beef tartare are my go to. The small pho is also very delicious. The portions might look smaller but the prices are pretty decent and...

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Sebastian
16.02.2024 - 23:15

Great service. Lovely cocktails. And good and reasonably priced food! Great for an outing or a

Terrence
16.02.2024 - 23:15

This is the $19 large beef pho, I can finish it in 1 second. Also, the table is sticky and uncomfortable.

Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Floyd
15.06.2023 - 06:34

Great food and better service. A unique menu that is ideal to taste the many dishes they offer. The Pho bombs and sliders are a must try. You also have a wide s...

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Natasha
15.06.2023 - 06:34

For years I have always been a fan of this place and I was really excited to reopen it in the last weeks! I love the innovative menu and cocktails; there are to...

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Tommaso
15.06.2023 - 06:34

One of the most amazing experiences you could ask. The quality of food and services is exceptional. This is fine food with great prices. If you are definitely a...

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Πολύδωρος
15.06.2023 - 06:34

It was delicious! So tasteful, we tried to share a few different dishes and loved the Pho Bomb and the Spits! The staff was very friendly. Definitely recommend

Scot
15.06.2023 - 06:34

If you're looking for Vietnamese tapas style food with good drinks, go here! Had a super awesome experience at this restaurant about two weeks ago. Went with th...

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Zomato
3.4 ★ from 59 reviews
Doordash
4.4 ★ from 8 reviews

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