This is such an underrated Vietnamese spot!!! I found it online and decided to try it out. And it did not disappoint. Very surprised with the options and the menu. The service was good, the ambience is super casual but the menu was phenomenal. They had artichoke and salmon pho! I clearly love a good pho and I was all for it! I got the artichoke pho with chicken and it was a 10/10!!! I wish this spot was in Atlanta where I live. I would most definitely be a regular. The fried rice and green beans chicken was awesome too. It was a 10/10 full flavor bomb. recommend. read more

Old Saigon Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I can tell they are definitely cutting costs.. For the shrimp only spring roll - they used ice berg instead of romane - 2 shrimp split instead of 3 - no caramelized peanut inside or in the peanut sauces - lots of lettuce - not as much noodles Soup - ton of noodles and veggies - not as much meat meat I hope you guys make through and profit read more

A rainy day in Houston put me in the mood for Pho, so I looked up restaurants near me and was looking forward to Old Saigon as it had good reviews. Unfortunately I was disappointed. When we entered, the restaurant was muggy as the AC seemed to be out, and there was a strong smell of Fabuloso cleaner that lingered around the restaurant. We ordered the fried egg rolls, banh mi, and Pho Tai which the menu indicates as "rare meat." The egg rolls had a nice crunch to it but skimpy on lettuce. The meat in the pho was very tough and chewy (opposite of the rare tender meat I was looking forward to) which was the most disappointing. The only highlight was the complimentary crème brûlée on a spoon as a dessert, but I probably will not be going back. read more

We visited this place in person today and we have to upgrade our review to 5 stars. The food was that good and the people are super nice. My wife enjoyed the shrimp skewers with some of the best fried rice we've ever tasted and broccolli. Normally the fried rice that comes with an entree is average but this stuff was tasty, wish i'd chosen that instead of white rice....next time I will. I enjoyed an iced Vietnamese coffee and Shaken beef tenderloin with grilled onions and jalapeno and sauce over a bed of lettuce and tomato and jasmine steamed rice...I should've went with the fried rice. We'll be back for more goodies. They bring a spoon full of creme brule for every customer with the bill...very nice touch!! read more

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It has been a while since we have been back. Came here for Sunday brunch. Place has been renovated since we were there. There is a mural of Vietnamese landscape and an aquarium of arwanas. We started with mango salad with grilled pork and papaya salad with shrimp. Both dishes came with sweet and sour dressing. Mango was sweet and grilled pork was yummy. Papaya salad was fresh and a bit more subtle. We also ordered the fresh spring rolls. The old Saigon rolls came with mango and pork. Always liked mangoes. The other was regular fresh spring rolls with shrimp. The rolls came out last after when we got our Pho. Would have enjoyed it more if it came after the salads. I ordered the combination Pho with all the ingredients (brisket, eye round, tendon, meatball and tripe)a. There is only one size. There was a lot of noodles for the size of the bowl. They were generous with the meat. Wish they would have more soup. The soup itself was ok. Thought it was a little bland compared to others. Service was quick. It didn't take long to receive our order. They offer reusable wooden chopsticks. Will plan to try the other dishes other than Pho like rice plates next time. read more

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First time here...had the Old Saigon Special Bowl. I left no crumbs or stray noodles behind because it was so good. I will definitely return when I'm in Houston. Clean restaurant, good service, and the food did not disappoint. read more

Old Saigon Cafe - Old Saigon Special Bowl...soooo good! - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Ohhh my freaking jewels!!!! Talk about flavor....I will drive 30 min for this...we had 2 orders of fried egg rolls bursting in goodness at $19.90, veggie fried rice at $7.95 and the portion is nice....grilled pork vermicelli and a pho....I wasn't big on the meet from the pho but it was fresh.... read more

At first glance the location looks sketchy, and the parking lot is very limited. But looks can definitely be deceiving. To start we had the artichoke as appetizers and did not expect how good it was. Really loved that the kids Pho was so big, my kid ended finishing it all. To top it, they gave complimentary Crème brûlée on a spoon. Everything exceeded my expectations! Definitely will be returning. read more

Old Saigon Cafe - Completely Crème brûlée hit the spot - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The lemonade was great! The spring rolls were mostly lettuce. Plenty of peanut sauce though. The stew was full of flavor. Big crunchy carrots. Noodles were great. Beef had too much fat. Creme brulee was so so read more

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Food still solid, but all the service perks are gone...they didn't have the creme brulee, no more making pho table side. After I was told i can sit anywhere, no menu was provided until I asked and once I barely opened to first page another staff member asked if i was ready to order...literally just got the menu. I had to flag them down for drinks. Service was not good in this experience. read more

Old Saigon Cafe - Shrimp Spring Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Old Saigon Café is a very casual spot that delivers on flavor, especially when it comes to their pho. The broth is rich and satisfying. I tried the salmon pho, and while the broth was full of great flavor, the fried salmon itself was unfortunately tough and hard to chew. The spring rolls were super fresh and paired with an amazing peanut sauce. For dessert, they provide complementary crème brûlée on a spoon. The crème brûlée was delicious and the perfect amount of sweet. Service was friendly, but our server didn't seem very familiar with the menu and couldn't answer many of our questions. Overall, it's a solid choice if you're craving pho and want something low-key and casual. read more

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Old Saigon Cafe provides extremely fresh Thai cuisines that are sure to satisfy. While the pho remains a staple for the restaurant it's certainly worth considering some of the other offerings. The lemongrass beef, curry chicken and spring rolls are all fantastic dishes to consider. The ambiance, is cozy and casual. I would like to see them do something with the fish tank as it's very bare inside. Overall, if you're looking for a good casual pho spot Old Saigon will not disappoint. read more

Old Saigon Cafe - Pork Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pho is delicious light meal any time but especially since it's colder outside. I get the vegan pho and I always enjoy the fresh veggies they put in it. Having Pho is like a warm hug in a bowl, cozy. The service is always nice and knowledgeable about menu items for my dirty needs which I appreciate. This is perfect for these upcoming winter days. read more

Old Saigon Cafe - Veggie Pho Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Noodle and meat way too little. Prices too high for appetizers. Won't get full here. Not the best pho place.

Very disappointed. Ordered delivery of the grilled pork Vietnamese bowl and received burnt meat. The order was also missing the fish sauce and other condiments that normally come with the dish. Without them, the bowl was bland and tasteless. Not the quality or experience I expected. Would not order again. read more

Old Saigon nails it--this is phở the way Southern Vietnam meant it. If you're used to light, bare-bones broth and minimal toppings, brace yourself. This is Saigon-style phở: bold, fragrant, a little sweet, and packed with flavor. The broth has depth without being heavy, and it's served piping hot--just how it should be, so your rare beef (tái) finishes cooking at the table. They bring out the full Southern herb garden--basil, culantro, bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeños--plus hoisin and chili sauce on the side (non-negotiable if you grew up on phở in the South). You can doctor it up to your heart's content or just dive in and let the broth do the talking. I went classic with phở tái nạm (rare beef + brisket), and it was spot-on: tender meat, chewy but soft rice noodles, generous portions. If you like extras, they've got tendon, tripe, and meatballs too. Atmosphere is chill, service is quick, and the menu's got enough variety if someone in your party isn't feeling soup (but honestly, why are they here?). Bottom line: If you're craving a legit Saigon-style phở experience without the jet lag, Old Saigon delivers. It's comfort food with a story--and it's told in every bowl. read more

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I had high hopes for them after seeing all the great photos, numerous positive reviews, and a 4.5-star rating. Unfortunately, my experience didn't live up to the expectations. The service was quite slow, and the food was underwhelming, just average at best. The broth was warm, not hot, the Thai tea tasted more like milk than tea, the complimentary "dessert" was basically yoplait yogurt scooped into little plastic container. Overall, I left disappointed and won't be returning. read more

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Great lunch spot in the galleria area. Food is decent and would come back again. I am a little sick and the beef stew helped bring me back to life. read more

Old Saigon Cafe - Old Saigon Spring Rolls (Non-fried) - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love their spring rolls, their lemonade is hand squeezed and so fresh! I usually go for the pork banh mi but tried the chicken pho which was good! read more

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Food was exceptional and I will definitely go back again. The service was top notch and everyone was very nice.

The family came here for my older daughter's 18th birthday. She always asks for phó for her birthday and this year we were in Houston so I searched for a highly rated restaurant with a great looking menu. Service was fantastic. Our server was very attentive and kept our water filled. All the food came out quickly and everyone really enjoyed what they ordered. I got the artichoke phó, the broth was sweeter than I'm used to, but delicious. My older daughter got the chicken dry phó, which she gobbled up. It also came with a choice of spring roll or egg roll. She chose the egg roll, which she loved. My older son got the shrimp fried rice, of which there were no leftovers. My younger son got the kid's shrimp ramen and spring roll. Again, no leftovers. The youngest just got some of all of ours and was satisfied. We left completely full and satisfied. We will definitely be back next time we're in Houston. read more

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That BEST SPRING ROLLS in HOUSTON! Staff is great. Very helpful! I always order pork spring rolls. No one in the city makes them as good as Old Saigon! 4 large spring rolls. Made fresh to order! Peanut sauce is yummy. Ginger tea is fantastic cold or hot! Bun thit nuong is amazing also one of the best I have eaten in my Vietnamese food search across Houston! Owner is great. Staff is very friendly. Great place for a yummy dinner or lunch. Stays open late as well. 10:00 pm. Enjoy! read more

Old Saigon Cafe - Spring Roll with Grilled Pork (4) - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yum!! It's always nice to have a bowl of pho on a rainy day. Second time coming by, and it still as good as I remembered. Old Saigon Pho - Broth was delicious! Meat given was a little bit small, but it tasted pretty good and hit the spot! Old Saigon Spring rolls - didn't know mango and crab meat would compliment each other so well! The peanut sauce included was also delicious! Would highly get this again Workers were nice, and frequently making sure we were doing okay which is much appreciated! highly recommend if you're craving for pho! read more

I was going to get some ramen after church today. On the way there, I saw a guy waving a sign about dogs. I parked in front of the pet store. Suddenly, my tummy said, "Feed me. Feed me." Then, I looked around and found Old Saigon Cafe right across from a busy driveway. Good, I thought. Let me get some food. Normally, Vietnamese restaurants that serve pho and noodles would say pho on the window. Not this one, I can't find anything close to it. I had to read a few reviews by my Yelp friends to verify. The prices are competitive to other pho restaurants in Chinatown. Service and food quality were a lot better than I expected. The menu looks simple and well organized. I came during late lunch hours on a Sunday afternoon. There were few tables of customers already. Waiter was very helpful. I wanted pho with tripe and tendon. He recommended the "special pho" off the menu for $15.00. Yeah. Give me that. I asked to "study" the menu for a bit. Then, I noticed Fried Artichoke for $10.00. I didn't know what to expect. Until it got to my table. Wow. It knocked my socks off all the appetizers I have ever tried. The "lightly fried" would be seared in my cookbook. Chopped cilantro and pepper flakes dressed up the bed while artichoke hearts with long stem stood up. Spectacular plating technique. The pho soup base was delicious, no additional sauce required. I also loved the tripes. They were seasoned while other pho restaurants skipped out. I usually have pho soup leftover. But this time, I chose to drink it up. It's that delicious. Yay!! After eating (tummy said thank you), I loved the view of traffic on Westheimer. Watching cars gone by definitely relaxes me. Yup. I'll be back to try other dishes. read more

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This place was an unexpected delight. Just a small restaurant in the shopping center I was in. So glad that I found it. The food was really really good. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered hot green tea, coconut shrimp, Vietnamese egg rolls and beef curry. They gave us these cute little bites of creme brûlée, they were cute and delish. Everything was fantastic! I will definitely be back and I highly recommend this place! read more

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Cafe Saigon Closed on Mondays, this Vietnamese restaurant has Pho with vegetarian broth, salads, noodles curry options, and some more... The coffee was great. For food we got the soft spring rolls and the Pho. Spring rolls with the peanut sauce was good, the soup was kinda salty with not many vegetables, still ok. The service was good, they were very polite but the plates and especially the glasses were.... mmm, how do I describe it, all had watermarks, u know like u get them out of the washer and don't wipe, so there are spots all over it....so did the plates, they had some scraps of cut vegetables, fresh vegetables as in probably it was used for cutting the jalapeños that came with the soup or something.... Oh, and there is cream brûlée as a little complimentary dessert. The restaurant itself is well maintained. I read many reviews about their curry and I do want to try their salad, so next time, I might just get a to go order. read more

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Honestly fell off so bad. Used to be my favorite place to get pho in Houston, i had been going for 6+ years, then the owner sold, prices went up, and the recipe of their broth changed, and not for the better. The effort put into making the establishment look and feel fancy is pointless imo. But maybe i had been going here too long idk. Maybe its good if you never been here before, but the customer service, and food is not as good as it once was. Super disappointing read more

Was craving some pho so we decided to try Old Saigon. The soup was delicious - I got the Old Saigon pho. The brisket was very tender and it was great with the vegetables added in. Lots of noodles! I also had the Thai tea and after the meal they gave two spoons with crème brûlée - nice touch! The Thai tea wasn't too sweet. It was perfect! The staff was very friendly and attentive. Nicely decorated inside and people kept coming in, even after 9pm! read more

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To go order of 3 bowls of pho, and three egg rolls. All 3 bowls had a small sheet of paper in them, (see photo), noodles undercooked, steak non chewable, and broth was very thin and watery. Spring rolls were not fresh, and had an off-putting flavor. All of the above went in the sink disposal. I've eaten here several times before and never had food like this. Owners need to do some serious quality control, quick! read more

Old Saigon Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pho being the national dish of Vietnam and sold everywhere from nice restaurants to street corners where grandmothers set up makeshift kitchens was on my tastebuds mind today. A quick Yelp search brought me to this little gem. Walking in you are treated with the usual Vietnamese flair of the murals on the wall. It was lunch time but they were not busy. Service was average, nothing above and beyond yet not lacking in any aspect. I had my heart and stomach set on Pho but when I looked up I saw that their daily special included the Beef Stew. Now, if you know me, you know that Bò Kho is my favorite and I will always go for it if it's an option. You normally get a choice between having it served with rice noodles OR baguette... Be EXTRA and ask for both. The broth was great, needed some kind of kick to it BUT this was not a spicy version so I took that into consideration. The meat was soft. The only thing wrong with this dish was the over cooked carrots. Still the flavors were there! The shrimp spring rolls were on point too! Freshly made, crunchy and just flat out delicious. read more

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We've been here several times throughout the years. We always enjoy the food and the experience. You can't go wrong here. read more

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The food was alsome and the pho noodle brings back childhood memories and will continue to come back and the workers was super helpful and the place was very clean and neat and I recommend it I give 10 stars 100% read more

This is my go-to pho spot when I'm craving delicious pho. The service is quick and they're amazing. Going there always makes me feel comfortable and just at peace. It's very quiet usually during the week but at night it's such a cool environment for a night out. read more

Old Saigon Cafe - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

We found this place through Yelp while searching for pho. We were so glad we picked a spot that we had never heard of before. It is located on Westheimer in this busy strip center that has multiple restaurants. It has good amount of seating and is nicely done inside. We ordered their chicken pho, and beef pho with no meat. Both had a lot of flavor and the right amount of meat, noodles and broth. They give you a spoon each of their crème brûlée when you ask them for a check. The crème brûlée gesture is so unique and cute, we absolutely loved it. And their crime brûlée was delicious. I would've totally ordered some if we didn't have an appointment to head to. read more

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Twas so good especially artichoke pho with vegetarian style! Literally, this is the best place for vegetarian pho in houston! Keep up the good work! I ordered lemon grass tofu sandwich and I remember it was so good when I tried it 2 years ago but today I felt like something was missing. Perhaps, vegan spicy mayo sauce can do some tricks for it! Anyways, thanks for the yummy dishes! :) Cheers read more

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YUM! Such a pleasant surprise- ordered on door dash. Very reasonably priced and very generous servings. Will definitely be visiting and ordering again. I wasn't feeling well and the pho and a mango smoothie felt so nutritious! It was light enough for my upset stomach. Excited to have a go-to Vietnamese spot in my hood. :) read more

Old Saigon Cafe - Chicken pho subbed with egg noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Got some of the best spring rolls I've ever had and a great, flavorful, unique, almost mexican-style 9/10 banh mi. I loved the grilled or pan-fried onions and peppers and tomatoes, never had that on a banh mi that I liked before. My only banh mi note is that I would love for would love for the bread to be a bit crispier and fresh - not that it was bad, just not what I typically look for in a banh mi. Also, service was great, and me and my partner were given a free creme brulee as the check arrived. Highly recommended, would return again :) read more

When you walk in, you're greeted by a server and they let you sit anywhere. The service is nice and fast. Everyone is kind. The manager walks around asking how everything is. I spent about $40 I ordered Fresh coconut juice Water Fried calamari Shrimp crackers House special pho The fresh coconut was amazing. 9/10 The shrimp crackers. Always a hit. Can't really mess that up. You just fry it. 10/10 Fried calamari. Could be crispier. The batter gets soggy really fast. The flavor was good. Kinda bland but not bad 7/10. Wouldn't order again. It was ok. House special pho. 9/10. Broth was very flavorful. The brisket was super amazing and tender. The meatballs were good. Good portion. The interior was really nice and pretty. Clean. I love the booths. They give you a creme brûlée spoon for dessert instead of a fortune cookie. Would definitely come back again. read more

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After an incredibly long journey to Houston, my family and I were famished and ready to enjoy the Asian food scene! We had originally been scheduled to arrive around lunchtime but due to crazy weather and tornados, we arrived well after dinner time. Hungry and tired, we found the closest restaurant still open near our house. Old Saigon Cafe it is! We arrived and were surprised to find the restaurant fairly full considering the time. We were seated immediately and enjoyed impeccable service throughout our meal. Our server, one of two servers in the entire restaurant, really took the time to answer our questions, tell us about his favorites, and guide our ordering decisions. My family ordered the spicy lemongrass beef, a rice plate with grilled pork and I personally ordered the vermicelli bowl with shaken beef. I like that they have their house fish sauce in large containers on the table. My shaken beef vermicelli was very delicious - the variety of vegetables were incredibly fresh and the beef was marinated and cooked incredibly well. Considering I had not eaten a real meal in 15+ hours, I thought I could easily finish the entire bowl of vermicelli but it actually turned out to be more than I could handle! They give you a tooooonnnn of food and at $16, it's quite a bargain. The only criticism is that some of the dishes were a bit too salty for my taste, but they were not overbearingly so, I just have a lower salt tolerance. Adding fish sauce at your discretion probably didn't help, either. Excellent staff, delicious and fresh food - and bonus that they're open when everyone else is closed - give this place a try if you're looking for a later evening dinner in Houston! read more

This used to be our go to spot. But twice now we have been disappointed in the quality of food. We ordered the Special Vermicelli and the shrimp were poorly seasoned and tasted reheated. The food was really poor but our waitress was super nice. The restaurant is a nice place to go, food needs help. read more