Vibe: 5/10 Service: 5/10…read moreValue: 5/10 Rice bowl: 6/10 Chicken pho: 7.5/10 (really salty) Grilled pork banh mi: 6.5/10 Overall: 5.83/10 (2.92/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical]

We're always on the hunt for great banh mi sandwiches in the area, and this was my favorite so far…read more I got the grilled pork banh mi that came on a very chewy, thin baguette (perfect). There was a generous portion of pork, a good ratio of carrot and daikon, and a delicious hoisin mayonnaise with jalapeños. I didn't get to try the chicken pho, but next time I will have to sample! Will definitely be back for another banh mi.

Hidden gem in deep jersey city! The food and service were…read moregreat! for the banh mi, I really liked how the bread was a little crispy and warm. for the pho, the broth was flavourful and the portion was good!

I'd give this a 4.5 if I could for consistency…read more The pho (on a good day) is the best in the area by far. Sometimes it's watery and not as aromatic as others. Sometimes they also send two miniature pcs of basil, which don't quite do the trick when you want to add herbs to your pho. Spring rolls are dank. Super consistent and crispy. The rice bowls are great too, but very pricey for the value (also inconsistent in portion size and flavor). Overall solid 4.5 order often and will continue to. Noice.

I was meeting a friend for dinner, and she suggested we check out Pho Express, since she was…read morecraving soup. The tiny place was packed with customers and delivery personnel picking up orders, but they did have a few tables for those that wanted to dine there, which we did. The menu was available on a tablet, and it was easy to customize your order. While I like Pho, I was not as in the mood for a large bowl of broth as my friend was, so I opted for the Chicken Fillet Rice Plate, which consisted of sticky rice, a sliced chicken breast, and some fresh cucumber slices. It took a very long time for our food to be ready, but, once it was, the counter staff brought it over to our table, which I had not been expecting. The sauce on the chicken was a delicious glaze similar to teriyaki, but the poultry itself was slimy and did not seem like white meat. The low quality and icky texture were downers, since the chicken tasted good otherwise. Overall, I would not run back to Pho Express when there are better quick-serve options in the area.

What a happy surprise! I live here and usually only get my bahn mi at Saiguette or Bahn Mi Saigon…read morein NYC. I came here after fasting for 12 hours for a blood test so I thought I would try the bahn mi here. I had the lemongrass pork bahn mi. To my surprise it was really flavorful and delicious! The pork was perfectly cooked and just bursting with flavor. I'm always afraid it wall be overcooked. Though the whole sandwich was smaller than its NYC counterparts-it was big enough-probably appropriately sized. It could have used more cilantro-I wasn't even sure there was anything in it. It had chopped iceberg lettuce which was odd-would prefer that it just put more cucumber slices in it. The roll was very soft so A plus for that. Overall, a very tasty lunch at a decent price point $11.99. Thank you!

The banh mi was everything I wanted and more- so good, so fresh, flavorful, YUM. Summer rolls were…read morealso quite good, not the best I've ever had but very tasty. Beef (lemongrass) bowl was good, but just slightly slacking in flavor. I wish it hit me with a bit more. Food came out crazy fast, and it was pretty empty on a Saturday around 5. Would go again!

Jersey city graffiti deco full house with high ceiling. Industry looks very nice 5/5…read more Fried spring rolls, over fried make the veg shewed pork very dry 3/5 House combo pho,broth is very plain with small portion soft pho 3/5 Rice grilled chicken, juicy with rice 4/5 Rice shaken beef cubes rice, again very plain 2/5 Hue beef noodle soup, not spicy at all 1/5 The end we find out the place under a new management on past year. Therefore the tastes are different

The Food is delicious and good customer service. You won't be disappointed…read more The Ambiance is good, confortable.

They are a Jersey City mainstay...their food is always good! The 3 of us shared crispy spring…read morerolls, a mango salad, and chicken satay as appetizers. Quite a start to our dinner! For my main, I ordered a spicy lemongrass dish (Ga Xao Sa Ot) that was really too good to share. They have a good beer selection, including HoD (Heart of Darkness) Saigon. Atmosphere, pricing, and service were all on point...

This place really hits a sweet spot between quality, value, and comfort. The staff is friendly, the…read morevibe is very casual, and the portions are incredibly generous--probably one of the better value meals you'll find in Hoboken. The soy garlic fried chicken tenders were a highlight: fresh, flavorful, and served in a portion more than big enough to share. The sauce leans sweeter than your usual soy garlic so keep that in mind. The make-your-own Bibimbap bowl is a great concept. Everything in the bowl was solid--fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you'd hope for. I do wish there were a few more side options to mix things up a bit, but overall, very satisfying. The galbi was on the sweeter side compared to other places I've tried, but still really pleasant. Only note is that my drink didn't show up until about 15 minutes into the meal. Seems like the kitchen forgot about it until someone else ordered a couple of drinks and they had to fire up the drink station.

Whether "All About Gogi" technically counts as a replacement for "Gogi Grill" or just a name change…read moreis beyond my pay grade. The bowls are relatively similar; I enjoyed the spicy pork with hot sauce. But one downside of the new version is one kimchi option instead of three in the prior configuration.

Saigon Bistro is incredibly cute and has great service. Unfortunately, i have a few bones to pick…read morewith the menu. Would gladly come back to give them another chance, because i can see the potential and want to try a few more items. Now, onto the good stuff. Greeted nicely and was handed hot tea. Love that. Usually you have to ask, but not here. props for that. Viet wings were good. Theyre on the small side, if im being honest. However, theyre cooked well and flavor is killer. i love the crunch to them and theyre not too messy. Veggie pho with veggie broth. I know traditional is beef and i took a gamble here, but the broth was just incredibly bland. ive had plenty of veggie stock pho that hit the spot, but here it was just so bland. I had to spicy it up with the chilli sauce and hoison. not good. the dessert. this just lost me. i was so let down here. the sweet corn pudding had a few issues with it. it was basically rice pudding, with maybe 8 corn kernals thrown in there. im not a chef, but it seemed like the corn was not cooked with the pudding. the corn was not sweet and neither was the rice pudding itself. it truly tasted like the corn was thrown on top. Also, the coconut sauce on top was not sweet. again, it tasted like it was poured on top and didnt blend with the pudding.

Adding more photos from my most recent visit of the following: Thai iced tea, Vietnamese ice coffee…read more& ofc more vermicelli noodles. My order has remained the same- vermicelli combo platter of 3 (make it one chicken and double beef).

I never liked Banh Mi until I tried the one from this place. The toasted bread, high quality…read moreingredients, and just general sandwhich experience was excellent. I'm so happy I finally got to enjoy Banh Mi!! Would absolutely recommend!!

The flavor here is really good. This is coming from a family that resides in Orange County, CA…read more For those who are unaware, there is a big Vietnamese presence here. With that said, we have picky eaters when it comes to Viet flavors. Love their cucumber lemonade. Pairs well with the charred meats. Mango and papaya salad was also a nice punch of flavors. Grilled Pork Chops and Shrimp delivered. Fried Spring Rolls could have been a bit crispier. Perhaps a different wrap or cooked a bit longer? Flavor, however, was good. When we stepped in, the server kindly asked other patrons to shift a little at a table to accommodate our small group. Love how their interaction was seamless and helpful. Inside, you have multiple smaller tables that can sit between 2 and 4 people. There are also outside seating areas, as well if you want to have a street view. Overall, great place to get Vietnamese food. FYI, it's cash only. There is an ATM outside if you need some green, but you can also order online. Just need to inform the service team.