I am constantly on the hunt for delicious local eats, as I really enjoy supporting small business owners in my county. Ever since Bistro Saechao opened a few months ago, I have been wanting to try their food! I first found about this place via their social media accounts. I finally had the chance to try Bistro Saechao out earlier this week! The Thai Satay sandwich had always called out to me, and it was delicious! The sandwiches are all freshly made to order, and I got it on the French roll. The peanut coleslaw was so refreshing! The chicken satay was super juicy and flavorful, with tons of sauce dripping from the sandwich. The French roll was perfectly crispy and held up well with all the sauce from the chicken and the peanut coleslaw. I love a good alternative to traditional banh mi, and this was excellent. As for the drink, I had the Tutti Fruity smoothie in a 16 Oz, and as it was a pretty warm day, I was thankful for such a refreshing drink. The ube foam was a great addition to the smoothie, and all of the components meshed well. Nothing clashed in terms of flavor or texture. Bistro Saechao is inside Jackson Fitness, but it is a quiet front area and there are bar chairs inside as well as a few rustic metal tables outside to sit if you wish to eat there. The owners are super friendly and are always keen to answer any questions about the menu, and the food is made with care, so expect a reasonable wait time after you order. I would love to try the other food/sandwich selections Bistro Saechao offers, as well as their other smoothies. I will be back in the near future! read more

Bistro Saechao - Tutti Fruity smoothie (16 Oz) + Thai satay sandwich on a French roll - Sandwiches Near Me - Jackson, California

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It was our first time trying it, the kids got the quesadillas my husband and I got the sandwiches. Everything was freshly made and delicious. The milkshake with Boba was very refreshing and real fruit. I enjoyed my Thai tea. read more

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I drove 40 min out of my way to finally try this place and it did not disappoint! Came strictly for their Friday special- shrimp pancit. My Lord! It was amazing. So light and fresh, loaded with veggies. I can't wait to go back and try their other items. Ellen, hats off to you and your husband, I hope you guys are around for a long time! read more

Bistro Saechao - Shrimp pancit- Friday special! - Sandwiches Near Me - Jackson, California

Great little cafe. I had a chicken Cobb salad and it was locally sourced, fresh and reasonably priced (for CA).

I have been wanting to try Bistro Saechao for a while now. I'm so happy I finally tried it today. I got the asian bowl & the chicken satay sandwich. Both are AMAZING!!! Hands down one of my new favorite spot to eat. I also got a brown sugar milk tea with boba. My only complaint is that the boba needed to be cooked longer but I still drank all of it! I wish I could've added a brown sugar drizzle. But it doesn't need it. Love love love this place. read more

This place has delicious, flavorful food which is hard to find in Amador County! Lol. I highly recommend the chicken philipino adobo sandwich on a French roll, it's amazing! The wait is a little long so I recommend to call it in ahead of time. The berry blast smoothie is also amazing! read more

My wife and I were on the way from Sacramento to visit the Black Chasm Cavern during the lunch hour. We were happy to find a new location that had just opened, Bistro Saechao, which was nearby. We were eager to grab a quick bite to eat as there were minimal food options in the area and we did not want to deal with restaurant wait times - also we weren't wanting any greasy nor heavy food. The bistro is located inside Jackson Fitness. Upon walking in, you are immediately greeted by Bistro Saechao. The interior is small but modest with modern touches to the high ceiling. I loved that the seating area gives you a clear view of the preparation of the food. We come from a Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander background - same as the owners. When we read their article on the local newspaper, Ledger Dispatch, we were instantly intrigued to see their take on Southeast Asian & Pacific Islander food with a western twist. As an Asian person, I am very picky with Asian restaurants especially when there is a modern twist but they proved otherwise. I ordered the Pilipino Adobo sandwich w/ chicken. I've never thought about pairing coleslaw with chicken adobo, let alone in a sandwich ! The cilantro and cucumber gave the sandwich a refreshing taste and the jalapeños were the perfect hint of spice. I had a wonderful experience and will for sure come back to grab some quick eats. I would say this is now my go to spot now when in the area. Not only is the food good and quickly prepared, it's healthy + delicious and affordable! I wish I got more photos but I was too busy enjoying my sandwich. The owners are very friendly and very attentive. They seem to already have made good relations with the locals here even calling them by name as they walk in. Gotta give it to them for creating something amazing and bonding with the community they are setting their roots in. I highly recommend this place if you need a quick bite to eat in or take it to go on your way to work or any outdoor adventures. They also serve smoothies (w/ boba if you want) - perfect for this summer heat coming :) Don't sleep on this place. read more

Bistro Saechao - Pilipino Adobo chicken sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Jackson, California

Small restaurant/cafe inside Jackson fitness. I have eaten here a few times and have never been disappointed. This is not a big family sit down restaurant but if you need that you could always get it to go. It's a mom and pop shop which I love to support! read more

Bistro Saechao - Bbq beef Sammy was very very good! The service was excellent, everything was so fresh and yummy! - Sandwiches Near Me - Jackson, California

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I found this little place on Yelp while driving through the area and looking for a bite to eat. Trust your Google Maps because you're going to end up in a small business park... and the cafe inside the entrance to a gym. Don't let that dissuade you in any way. We were greeted by one of the owners, Ellen, who was friendly and engaging. There is limited seating indoors but we took a spot ate the little table. Ordering was uncomplicated, menu varied and VERY reasonably priced. It didn't take long for our order to arrive, fresh and piping hot. We split the BBQ Quesadilla (really good) and the Pilipino Adobo sandwich (AMAZING). Such a wonderful experience at this business; I wish the owners nothing but wonderful successes and hope to visit them again soon! I'm sorry to have eaten half of the sandwich before I thought of taking a picture... it was beautiful. read more

Love Bistro Saechao!! Everything I've tried has been so fresh and amazingly delicious. Ellen is very sweet and welcoming and it's a spot my husband and I try to come to every week! Highly recommend! read more

The freshness in their food, smoothies, and service is truly refreshing! "I can't eat out anywhere else." Thanks again Saechao!! read more

On Fridays Ellen and Jason feature special meals -- and last Friday's pork rib adobo was just delicious! It came on a bed of rice with vegetables, and my only regret was that I didn't order two servings instead of sharing one with my husband! Next time I'll know better... read more

I have never had a bad sandwich from here. Their food is so incredibly fresh and well seasoned. One of the best places to get a nutritionally balanced and delicious lunch in Jackson. read more

Love Ellen & Jason. They always provide amazing service and food. The quality is super top notch, and Bistro Saechao is easily my favorite place to eat on a regular basis in Amador. read more

Delicious adobo chicken sandwich! Soft bread, flavorful sauces welcoming staff. Highly recommend.

This was a great spot for a weekday lunch! Enjoyed the customized Asian bowl. Service was attentive and friendly. Hope to be able to stop by again while traveling through the area next time. read more

We ate here for lunch and had 2 types of quesadillas, chicken adobo and bulgogi. Both were probably some of best savory quesadillas I have ever had, and I travel for a living. In addition we had some of their smoothies that were equally delicious. The owners were very kind and polite. The food felt fresh. We learned they make most of their sauces from scratch, in addition to the kimchi they use in their food. They also sell their kimchi and I am looking forward to purchasing some for home. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is in Jackson looking for a healthy and delicious meal. read more

My favorite place to stop at on my lunch break while in Jackson. Get the Mr. Greens smoothie. It's tasty and refreshing on a hot workday. I keep wanting to try the other smoothies too but this one is SO GOOD! Pictured is half (because I ate the other half) of the Korean Bulgogi sandwhich as a wrap with beef! Crunchy and flavorful. Food is always made to order and with fresh ingredients. Wrap was filling and I'd recommend the protein box as well! Great service and a welcoming environment. Look forward to trying more on the menu! read more

Bistro Saechao - Mr. Greens smoothie & half of my Korean Bulgogi sandwich as a wrap with beef! - Sandwiches Near Me - Jackson, California

Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Place: 10/10 Peeps: 10/10 I highly recommend this place. Good food and good people. Trust me on this, you won't regret it. read more

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Food was exceptional. Well spiced ingredients were fresh. We had tofu satay that was delicious. I'll be back soon.

Awesome sandwiches! Stopped by this little bistro on the way home from Tahoe. Located a little off the beaten track in a fitness center. Had the adobo chicken on sourdough and satay chicken on French breads. Both were delicious and the bread so fresh and soft! Will definitely stop here again! The woman who runs it was so nice and friendly. She even let our dog come inside as it was a bit chilly on the patio. High marks all around :). read more

Food was really good. The service was really good and friendly. Good lunch spot! I will definitely be coming back!

This is a nice hidden gem in Jackson city. The food and drinks are made upon order. I grabbed the Asian Bowl with chicken and Thai satay sauce. The noodles and greens hit the spot and the flavor was *chef's kiss*, including the spice level I was looking for. The menu is great if you're looking for something healthy, on the go or to sit down and enjoy. The owners are friendly and definitely know their stuff! I would highly recommend to check this place out, especially if you're in search of a truly asian western infusion place to eat. read more

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This cute little Bistro has amazing customer service and delicious smoothies. Their energy bowl is also wonderful. It's located inside the Jackson Fitness Gym but it's right as you walk in so it's very easy to find. 10/10 recommend! read more

Bistro Saechao - Chocolate peanut butter smoothie with added protein and the energy bowl. - Sandwiches Near Me - Jackson, California

Absolutely amazing food and service. I highly recommend the thai satay sandwich and the mr greens smoothie. Super cute cafe and lovely workers. 10/10 read more

Bistro Saechao - Pineapple express smoothie and chicken adobo sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Jackson, California

This is one of the BEST places for lunch in Amador County!!! Amazing food and the most delicious berry smoothies