I've been searching for a solid banh mi spot between Fairfield and Vacaville for a while now, and…read moreI'm honestly glad I finally found Saigon. From the first bite, I could tell this place was different. The bread had that perfect crisp on the outside while still being soft inside, the ingredients tasted fresh, and everything came together really well. You can tell they actually care about the quality of the food here. I've tried quite a few banh mi spots around the area, and this is easily one of the best I've had in a long time. The flavors were balanced, the portions were great, and the sandwich didn't feel thrown together like a lot of places do nowadays. It hit the spot without trying too hard. What I also appreciated was how simple and authentic everything felt. No gimmicks -- just really good food done right. If you're anywhere around Fairfield or Vacaville and craving a good banh mi, this place is absolutely worth checking out. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu. Glad to finally have a go-to spot in the area.

We ordered a large pho to-go, and when we got home, it had only two small pieces of meat and maybe…read more1/4 cup of noodles. I've never seen such a RIDICULOUS small portion for a large pho. My husband called to see if there had been a mistake, and we were told to drive back. Since our bánh mì was already cold, he asked if they could remake the entire order. When they did, the pho still had barely any more meat than before. When he questioned it, he was told it only looked like there was more once the broth was added. He then asked for a little extra noodles, and they tried to charge him. There was no apology, and the employee seemed annoyed. When he asked if they could offer anything for the inconvenience of making another trip, he simply said, "We don't do that." The biggest disappointment wasn't just the small portions--it was the customer service. We won't be returning.

We come down from Sacramento a 45 minute drive and this place is our first stop …read more We had the warm pork sandwiches. The bread is sooo soft in the middle and crunchy on the outside. This delicious sandwich is a must to eat and don't forget the Mango / peach boba A need, must from a hectic week

Went here two times already this month and loved it. The bread was fresh, warm and toasted! Love…read moretheir Banh Mi!! So happy they are here in Vacaville, we also tried their fresh rolls, which was so fresh and good! I tried their BB6 Taro Boba with the Taro Puff, and this time I didn't add any jellies. The Boba was perfect, it was not overly sweet, I'm such a big Taro fan, this definitely hit the spot. I can taste the fresh Taro they add to the bottom of the drink, next time I'm getting the 24oz, not 16oz! Located in a shopping area off of Peabody, it's close to the US Post office. Lots of parking, the decor inside is so cute, I like the I love you Matcha in the back of the restaurant, 10/10 we will be back!

I have been frequenting this spot since I moved to the area around 10 years ago. They have always…read morehad great food that is consistent and provides value as well. My go to is always the banh mi. The grilled chicken and pork are my favorite and at the current price of $7-8, I find them a great lunch or dinner option. They are a good sized sandwich and I usually eat one half at a time. Their chicken wings had a great and satisfying crunch even after taking them home.The insides were super tender and juicy. The sauce is a great balance of sweet and heat. I recommend this place to all my friends visiting the area and are craving so Vietnamese food. Also, they've always professional and friendly customer service, even when the restaurant is swamped. It definitely fills up on the weekends.

A+ service is extremely weloming warm and helpful. The Spring rolls we're amazing. I've never had a…read moreroll with fried chicken skin in it, Best ever ! The vermicelli bowls are a favorite of mine and these did not disappoint, i should know we frequent Vietnamese cuisine often and these were definitely up to par. I will definitely be going back for the service alone. Food was delicious and i'm excited to try more of the menu! Restaurant was very clean and had a nice calm vibe going while still being very busy.

Last chance to have food at Barzar Eatery tomorrow, Sunday, 7/26! They're closing after tomorrow…read moreand then hoping to reopen... closer to the Bay Area proper! Come early or you'll likely not get to have what you're eyeing on. When: Saturday dinner at 5pm (came when they were opening door) What: Chicken satay, pork satay, beef satay, seafood laksa, hainanese chicken rice, fried spring roll Experience: Superb food!! It is a lot of food, but we wiped out all of it among two adults and two young kids. The satays were SO GOOD! Hands down the best I've had in the USA, and on par with the best satay places I've had in Southeast Asia! Our favorites including both kids were beef and pork. So tender, so flavorful and delicious even without using the peanut sauce. We even got another two orders of each to take home! Seafood laksa was such a big portion with good amount of seafood. If you've had Singaporean or Malaysian laksa, this is different. Different in a good way since the owner chef is from Indonesia. The Hainanese chicken rice was tasty. Turmeric rice was different since I'm used to the ginger chicken rice, but the poached chicken was very well made. Under the chicken skin was a layer of gelatin which happens when the chicken is poached and then cool in a meticulous method. Together with the ginger scallion oil sauce, it was umami! Fried spring rolls were crispy and good flavor of meat and vegetables inside. Together with their house lime chili sauce, it was a party in the mouth! Looking forward to their opening at their next location!

I made it here about thirty minutes before closing and made an effort to quickly order off their QR…read morecode menu/tab. (I also paid using the online services, but I did see someone paying in person.) I was drawn to Bazar Eatery when I saw they had Laksa; I ordered the Seafood Laksa. Ever since I had it in Singapore, I've been hoping to find somewhere that serves this soup. It was nice to find somewhere that serves it, but it doesn't compare to the flavor of the laksa I had in Singapore. (Maybe it's a different variant of the dish, but I preferred the more coconut heavy broth flavor that I had over there.) I still enjoyed this dish overall though. I also tried the Hainanese Chicken. It really wasn't anything amazing, but this could be due to the dish being served with regular, white rice; they had run out of turmeric rice for the day. I also had the kumquat sparkling drink. The menu notes it's sour, but I didn't think it was overly so. It was still more sweet than sour in my opinion. I enjoyed the drink, and it tasted like they used real fruit rather than artificial syrups. I think the portions are a bit small, particularly in the case of the Hainanese Chicken, but it's nice that they served complimentary shrimp chips. Service came off as genuinely welcoming/friendly, even if we weren't checked on after the food came out.

The place is big enough to have a good lunch rush, which is perfect for the neighboring offices…read more They open at 10am, an hour earlier than the majority of restaurants, which is a huge plus! The banquets and chairs are comfy, the lighting is great, and the tvs are always popping off local news. Solid bowl of pho, and very solid banh mis as well! The crispy string rolls are a nice way to start a meal. They also serve Vietnamese coffee, tho I haven't had the time to try! Will be back!

Saigon Nho...more like, Saigon YES! We came on a weekday morning and were seated right away…read more We ordered the #2 Combination Pho and the #6 Pho with brisket, flank, and meatballs. The broth was rich and balanced, and the tendon was perfectly tender. Our small secret is to request a side of Hanh Dam - tangy, slightly sweet onions, to counterbalance the flavors. Do it! Our food came out quickly, and our server was kind and attentive. This is a smaller pho location with about 15 tables on the main street in downtown Fairfield. Thus, there's no dedicated parking lot, but street parking is easy to find. There seems to be a lot of turnover in local businesses in this area, so I hope this family-run restaurant flourishes well into the future!

Tom Yum Goong is located in the back corner of the parking lot next to the Vietnamese restaurant…read more(Pho Lee Hoa Phat). We frequent the Vietnamese restaurant, but never really think about going to Tom Yum Goong until today. We were originally going to Pho Lee Hoa Phat for dinner, but when we walked up I asked my son if he want to eat Thai instead which he and my wife decided they wanted to eat instead of Vietnamese. Ambiance (3.5/5 stars): first impressions when we walked in is that it is dark and needed more lighting. After sitting down, I noticed that one side of the restaurant was full of random antique items. I overheard someone asking them about the antiques and the owner said that her husband buys the antiques at estate sales, etc and that they are open to offers to purchase them. There are some Thai decor in the restaurant. Older 70's/80's music was playing in the background so it didn't feel like being in a Thai Restaurant especially with all the American antiques on one side of the restaurant. There are a handful of tables (seating for 4 people), but they do have room for larger parties. Food (4.5/5 stars): We really enjoyed our food. They had great flavors. The portion size was not big, but the price also reflected the smaller portion size compared to other Thai restaurants in town. Dishes: - Mango Salad: nice chunks of mango, mixed with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, mint, cilantro, carrots, cashews, shrimp and the chef's special mango sauce. It was a nice refreshing dish and was once of our favorite dishes that we ordered today. - Super Pad Thai w/ Chicken: flavorful, authentic Pad Thai flavors - Moo Yang (B.B.Q. Pork): nice tasting grilled pork with sweet chili dipping sauce - Pad Ka Prow (Pad Basil - Beef): nice flavor, had a lot of green beans (not usually in Pad Ka Prow), but I liked the flavors. I always welcome extra veggies. Service (4/5 stars): The waitress/owner was very nice and was pretty attentive overall. She was the only one waiting tables and with take out orders as well as helping some in the kitchen. She came by a few times to check on us and refill our waters. It was a slow night for dinner (~7pm, Friday), only one other table eating and 2 take out orders while we were there, so not sure how the service would have been if they were busy. Food came out relatively quick. Tom Yum Goong is a kind of hidden in Vacaville. They have great tasting food and would be much busier at a better location. They do have smaller portion sizes, but prices do reflect that. Between Vacaville and Fairfield, I feel Vacaville's Thai restaurants are much tastier than any in Fairfield and Tom Yum Goong is no exception. If you are craving some good Thai food, give them a try. You might even find a piece of antique that you may want to purchase.

The owner sat with customers with a kid whose phone was blaring with kid game sounds…read more The food was slow to come out.

Had an auntie visit from Florida, so we decided to bring her to Buddha Thai Bistro. Part of the…read morereason I chose Buddha Thai was because of their new menu items, particularly the ALLIGATOR dishes. The 3 different alligator dishes. I chose the Alligator Drunken Noodles. The alligator meat was soft and not chewy or dry and "tastes like chicken." You literally cannot tell the difference by look and taste. Texturally, the meat has a slightly more chew to it than chicken, but other than that 99%+ people would not know the difference. Other dishes we had were: Pad See You (beef), Mango Curry, Tom Kha Soup, Eggplant S'il Vous Plait and Papaya Salad. Everything was delicious! Service: Great! Waitress was very attentive and came by multiple times to check on us and refill our water without asking. She also came by when it was the last call before the kitchen closed to see if we wanted to order other dishes or desserts. The prices have gone up some from their old menu, but the portions have also gotten bigger. Their new menu items are great and I look forward to trying out more of their new items as well as the old, traditional items.

The staff at Buddha Thai Bistro were welcoming, friendly, and attentive from the moment we arrived…read more We stopped in for lunch after our round of golf, and it was a great choice. The food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The service was outstanding, with the staff checking in regularly and making us feel well taken care of. The ambiance was comfortable and inviting, making for a relaxing dining experience. Ratings: Food: (5/5) Service: (5/5) Ambiance: (4/5) Overall, this is a great spot, and I would definitely stop by again the next time I'm in the area. Highly recommended!

100% I am coming back here again. Since visiting Thailand in 2024, I've been searching for a place…read morethat makes gra pow similar to the street vendors in Thailand. Of course, it wasn't exactly the same, but this was pretty dang close. The spice level was on point (asked for spicy and it actually was), the portion size was huge, and the food came out pretty quickly. If I had one knock, I wish the fried egg I had was a bit runny still. Overall, it's a nice homey spot that tasted authentic to me.

Omg! I'm blown away with this place! The food is ready, fast, packaged well, really good portion…read moresizes, tasted so fresh, and made so perfectly traditional and exactly as described!! I was not expecting this at all! I have a local Thai restaurant I've been going to for years, but they've changed in our quality over the past year or so so my family and I decided to just try something. We've never tried before and this is what we landed on.... THIS is our new favorite Thai restaurant 100%! What you see in the picture? Is there chicken larb, mango sticky rice, sticky rice, & Thai ice tea. The picture doesn't do the size portion justice, it is well worth the price and each portion size is enough for two people or more. I'll definitely be a returning customer! (P.S. I had DoorDash this and it was so good. I felt motivated to jump over here to Yelp and write this review)

My GO TO for anything Vietnamese in my hometown! Their beef stew and ribs are consistently delish…read moreand I always overeat when Im here lol. Service is always great and fast and ambiance is also great with great vibes. A+++

I am hoping this is a one off experience, but I've been coming here for 10 years about 90% of the…read moretime it is great but this time it was, it was bad. The broth didn't taste good. The chicken was not looking like it was up to code the service just left. You got served your food then the waiter disappears doesn't even offer to refill your water. You got hot spicy soup in front of you. You expect a little bit more. There's nobody in the restaurant either so it was a little difficult to give this a solid rating hopefully this changes.

We tried the soft shell crab with crispy noodles, crispy chicken fried rice and thai iced tea…read more Soft shell crab with crispy noodles - 10/10, soft shell crab was fried to perfection and on top of a bed of dried crispy noodles. the amount of crispy noodles was a little too much in my opinion, but paired well with the sauce it came with. the sauce was refreshingly herbaceous and had a nice kick to it. Crispy chicken fried rice - 10/10, chicken was juicy and super crispy, paired with two different sauces (1) some sort of creamy mayo aioli (2) sweet chili sauce; i personally preferred the sweet chili sauce. The rice itself was subtle, with a slight soy sauce flavor; definitely allowed the chicken to shine. Thai iced tea - 8/10, good thai tea. not too sweet, stronger on the tea side. Staff were friendly and food came out quickly. The restaurant is decent in size (has both outside and indoor seating), and had a modern, clean look. Overall, food was delicious and would definitely come back. (extra note: the menu has some interesting items that I'm looking forward to trying, definitely unique in comparison to other thai restaurants)

Rice Barn offers your typical Thai food cuisine and unfortunately, it did not live up to par. The…read moredishes are just okay - nothing too spectacular that would really make me crave the dishes here. Surprisingly, my main complaint for the yellow curry was that it had too much chicken. I wanted more variety and balance with the potatoes and carrots. I expected the carrots to be crunchy, but not with the potatoes. The potatoes were on the tougher side and just needed a bit more time to cook and soften. And also with more cooking time means the soup to be thicker, which it also needed. Overall, taste of the yellow curry was decent, just the ingredients were a bit off. As an appetizer, the pork belly surprisingly had a good portion size. Or maybe that's just the illusion of the long plate it is served on? Among the dishes we ordered, this was my least favorite. It was not crispy, more on the harder and chewy texture. It just didn't have that crisp like a typical crispy pork belly should. The other two dishes - pad see ew and pineapple fried rice - were great. Taste, texture, color - all near-perfection. The pad see ew can add a bit more on the portion size, otherwise both dishes are a must to order here. As for customer service, we had pleasant experience. We did not know they close mid-day, so we arrived about little more than 30 minutes before closing, but they were still pretty eager to take us in. Many other folks were still in the restaurant and the staff were very attentive.