Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Quan Ca SaiGon

    3.8 (370 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Seafood
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

    Quan Ca SaiGon Photos

    QUAN CA SAIGON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Quan Ca SaiGon

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Banh canh
    Dustin B.

    This is a great place to bring people who haven't experienced Vietnamese food before. It's like a speakeasy where it's kind of an adventure to find it and it's not easy an obstacle free path. I don't know if the health department just doesn't like stairs, but everything's messy, sticky and in disrepair on this upper floor of the Saigon supermarket. I've been to Vietnam four times and this place seems most like Vietnam. Almost no signs or menus are in English. Some people will not want to eat at here because it's so sketchy, but eat anyway. Just like Vietnam, the dish put in front of you is clean, safe and delicious even if the surroundings don't make it seem that way. I had the banh khot which are hard to explain. They are mini savory pancakes topped with shrimp (with shell), onion and coconut cream. I had it in Nha Trang where it was invented. These were good just slightly too sweet. You wrap one of these in lettuce with herbs and dip it in the sauce. Delicious! The other dish was fish cake soup with rice noodles. The broth was clean and flavorful. Ate every drop. This place proves that people make the hike up here stepping over trash and around Christmas items in July to get here just to get to the delicious Vietnamese food. Affordable too!

    Anthony N.

    Up some sketchy stairs behind an asian supermarket, you will find a literal hole in the wall. The lady working there walking around is the boss. She is a hustler, just tell her what you want and she'll hook you up. We got a $40 catfish and it was just the right amount for 2 people. If u get more people you can get the bigger ones and different dishes to share. I love this diy type stuff, the catfish was crispy and delicious and I loved all the toppings and the rolling. It's more of a group effort but fun nonetheless.

    Medium sized catfish
    Peter H.

    We were driving back north from San Diego while my friend was searching for something to eat. He quickly found five or so restaurants for us to choose from, everything sounded great since we essentially skipped lunch to go hiking. Ultimately, the Yelp review from friend Amy L swung the vote (many thanks!). The three of us arrived right as the sun started setting, so walking from the parking lot to the rear of the building and up the stairs felt rather sketchy. To be fair though, there were plenty of cars parked back there with what seems to be apartments on the opposite side. Speaking in Vietnamese, my friend ordered Cá Nướng, roasted catfish. While we initially wanted to order a small, the lady told us that they had ran out so gave us a medium for $5 more. In addition, we also ordered a plate of Bò Nướng Lá Lốt, grilled beef with guised leaves. Finally, we had wanted to order the Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm, the fried tofu pork with vermicelli, but the shrimp paste guy had left for the day. Their attentiveness was exceptional, and the food came out quick. Turns out the medium sized fish was perfect for three people. Amazingly flavorful with the pineapple and tamarind dipping sauces, we devoured everything and had little left over. The beef was also deliciously succulent, and the soup was a perfect complement. Right next to the restaurant was a bakery selling pork floss cake which proved not too sweet and delicately creamy. All in all, a very satisfying meal.

    Small catfish ($30). 3/24/2025
    Sandra L.

    I have a feeling this might turn into an annual tradition where I update my review of Quan Ca SaiGon. Honestly, this place never fails! It's still my go-to spot for catfish spring rolls. I appreciate how easy it is to order over the phone, pick up, and enjoy a delicious meal at home. The catfish is always perfectly prepared, the sauces are consistently amazing, and the price is spot-on. I always order the Small Catfish ($30), which comes with all the fixings to make your spring rolls. In my opinion, the small size is enough for 2-4 people, though if you're especially hungry, it might be more like 2-3. For those who haven't been, you can access Quan Ca SaiGon directly by driving to the back of the Saigon Supermarket parking lot. You'll spot a staircase outside (see photo) that leads you straight to the restaurant, so you don't have to navigate through the supermarket.

    Catfish
    Henry M.

    Ordered takeout from Quan Ca Saigon in Garden Grove and went with the XL fried catfish. Everything traveled really well and was still fresh and delicious when we ate it at home. The catfish was crispy on the outside and tender inside. They included everything needed to make your own spring rolls at home. Rice paper, fresh veggies and herbs, and a variety of sauces were all packed separately and thoughtfully. It was fun putting everything together ourselves, and the flavors were excellent. The portion was huge and easy to share. The lady that brought out the food was so nice and welcoming! The restaurant is tucked behind a market, so it's a little tricky to find, but it's well worth it. Even as takeout, the quality held up. 100 percent recommend.

    Tiffany D.

    Support your small local businesses!! Got the Medium baked catfish for $40. Such a steal, most other restaurants sell this fish for $60-70. I called ahead so they had enough time to prepare. The catfish was pretty big (despite the bad camera angle in the pic), feeds 3-4 people. Owner is an older Vietnamese lady, super sweet and kind, speaks primarily Vietnamese only. Make sure you bring cash because they charge extra with card!!

    Betty M.

    Was craving grilled crispy catch fish fish and found this place. This is not a stand alone restaurant but set up sad a part of the food court. Tuck in the far right corner above a supermarket. Signs are everywhere to lead you to the place. Once you're there, the. The enjoyment begins. The main dish is the grilled and very crispy fish. Order the approximate size for your party. The squid mango salad was good. They charge for all additional condiments even with the dipping sauce. The main dish came out quite fast but be prepared to wait for your drinks and other dishes. All over all are good.

    Ly N.

    Recently came here for the Ca Nuong and it was really bad. There's no A/C so it was really hot inside. Service was non existent, no menu was given, and wasn't asked if we wanted water for maybe 5-10 minutes after we sat down. We asked for a few extra things and didn't get it for over 10 minutes. We had to ask multiple times. Few customers came in and sat down and ended up leaving because there was no service. As for the food, the fish meat was really mushy and didn't taste fresh.

    Cassidy V.

    It's a mom & pop shop restaurant with one lady running the cashier and serving. She is the sweetest lady and though we had a language barrier, she did her best to check in on us, make sure the food was okay and served us quickly! It's a grungy, unsuspecting place but it's a small business that deserves more recognition! The food was great, price was amazing and service was excellent! Please support!

    Two go order - 2 medium $40 each
    Amy L.

    This is such a hole in the wall, "if you know, you know" type of place. In our first time here, I called in for an order for 2 medium fish $40 each. I had no clue where or what this place was about but my friend sent the yelp page to me and I sent my bf to go pick it up. Since we were both unaware of how to navigate and get to the restaurant, he went through the long way and told me he was almost creeped out by the entire walk because there were just empty shops and not much else going on the building. My friend sent me an Instagram video after the matter and we saw that there is a back secret entrance that leads you straight to the restaurant. Wow. What an experience for my bf. He thought I was sending him off to die. Haha. Anyway, back to the food.. everything was so good and well cooked/crispy! This was the perfect amount to feed 6 people (one person didn't eat much though) and with no leftovers. Pro tip: take this to go and make more vermicelli/buy more spring roll wrap at home. Veggies and sauces were plentiful (more than enough) and it's just such an enjoyable experience to eat with everyone! I would definitely come back again and introduce this place to other people.

    Ca Nuong SMALL SIZE $35 4 LBS
    Nadine N.

    So if you never been before it's in the Saigon market and go upstairs because that where it is. There are a lot of signs if you don't go through the main entrance but if you do go to the main one just as a worker if you are lost and they will tell you where to go. Once I walked for like 2 mins up the stairs and kept walking finally found it. I called an hour before hand and they still weren't ready with my fish so I would call an hour and a half ahead from the time you want to pick it up. The lady was working alone and she was quite busy handling customers that were dining in. I was the only one picking up. I had to wait 15 mins there until she packaged it and took payment and then I was on my way home. When I ate it at home it was not warm as I wanted it to be which was okay because the lettuce, rice paper, white noodles and sauces made up for it being not warm. It was so good and I would definitely consider going to purchase from them again if I don't find another place I like.

    Medium Fish

    See all

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Vi Y.
    561
    2505
    768

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    The food at Quan Ca Saigon was the most delicious I've ever tasted! It's amazing, and the server is very nice too!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Ha L.
    225
    142
    754

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    I love grilled fish. The dipping sauces here were so delicious. Yummy tamarin drink. Definitely will return again.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Eric T.
    210
    1015
    24771

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Paige N.
    23
    17
    43

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 4
    Photo of Thu N.
    65
    12
    13

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Trang N.
    255
    30
    13

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lavana W.
    0
    65
    261

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Helene V.
    878
    25
    19

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 1
    Love this 5
    Oh no 2

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Trisha N.
    70
    45
    51

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Anna L.
    342
    10
    7

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Grace P.
    2
    107
    436

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Minh D.
    320
    31
    21

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of P M.
    277
    118
    90

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Jenny T.
    110
    115
    1936

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Judy T.
    166
    76
    163

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dang N.
    331
    2331
    459

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lisa N.
    136
    24
    26

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Hop B.
    44
    90
    20

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Carol N.
    795
    1003
    6321

    5 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tay T.
    0
    499
    36233

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 10

    Ask the Community - Quan Ca SaiGon

    You might also consider

    Destination Seafood House

    Destination Seafood House

    3.6
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Catering service

    One of the reasons we wanted to visit this restaurant was to try the NOLA Grilled Oyster Combo…read more($69.99). Along with that, our table also ordered: the quail with sticky rice ($20.99), salted fish and shrimp fried rice ($24.99), shaken beef with garlic noodles ($22.99), bok choy with sautéed garlic ($12.99), a hot tea ($4.00), Coca-Cola ($5.50), a mojito ($15.00), and a margarita ($15.00). With tax ($17.71), our ticket was $209.16 before gratuity. The NOLA Grilled Oysters come sizzling on a hot griddle, with four different fillings, four pieces each, for a total of 16 oysters. The price might seem a bit indulgent, but not if you consider the effort and ingredients that go into this presentation. Each type was flavorful, and there wasn't a single one I didn't enjoy. The salted fish fried rice was an interesting experience. I enjoyed the dish, though the salted fish was less salty than I expected. Someone in our group, who usually doesn't like salted fish fried rice because they find it too salty, actually liked this version for its milder flavor. The plate also includes four large shrimp. The shaken beef was tasty and tender; the garlic noodles were al dente and had just enough garlic--not excessive. The sautéed garlic added a smoky, nutty taste to the bok choy. The quail was marinated well and tasted good--but I wonder if it was fried just a bit too long. After this meal, I chatted with a friend who lives in the community. He'd been to this spot before but dismissed it as just another seafood boil joint. After our conversation, though, he said he'd be willing to give it another shot. I guess your impression of this restaurant depends, at least in part, on what you order. The service, by the way, was excellent. The dining environment was clean and comfortable, with plenty of television screens so people could keep up with World Cup matches.

    You can't eat here alone. I drove here and wasted gas to come to this restaurant for AYCE. Waste of…read moretime. It's not advertised that way so it's bait and switch false advertising. Not coming back or recommending. Put that on your website and advertising on instagram. Ciao!

    Photos
    Cajun seafood bucket
    Cajun seafood bucket
    Lobsta rolls
    Lobsta rolls
    Destination Seafood House

    See all

    Seafood Cove 2

    Seafood Cove 2

    3.9
    (2.6k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    Second visit here, and I still enjoy coming to this place. The atmosphere is pleasant, and it's…read moreactually cleaner and more spacious than many other dim sum restaurants I've been to. The service is good. They use a menu ordering system rather than the traditional carts rolling around, and I have to admit I miss the carts. There's something fun about the serendipity of seeing a dish go by, pointing at it, and trying something new. I also enjoy having a wide variety of options available. They did bring around a few plates to offer, which was a nice touch. I do have one major complaint: they list siu mai on the menu, but it really isn't siu mai. Traditional siu mai has a thin wrapper around the filling, while what they serve is essentially a ball of filling. I ordered the shrimp and mushroom version, but it was basically a shrimp ball topped with a shiitake mushroom. The individual dim sum pieces are larger than average, which is nice, but it also makes them easier to prepare and doesn't necessarily justify the very high prices. In fact, I think this may be one of the most expensive dim sum restaurants I've been to. When you're averaging more than $10 for three pieces of dim sum per dish, it becomes too expensive for a regular visit. That said, as an occasional treat, it's still a nice place to come.

    Haven't been here in awhile, but just a shout out to the friendly staff and a plus that they have…read morevery well mannered young adults at the front desk and on the phone WHO SPEAK PERFECT ENGLISH. It's frustrating at times (at various restaurants) when the person taking your order cannot understand. Today my order was taken by Emily who didn't mind reading my order over when I got there to make sure I got everything I ordered. I ordered dim sum to go for dinner tonight and can't wait to enjoy it with my husband. It's hard to cook in this hot weather and after a full days work.... it's nice to have dinner already ready when I walk in the door. The last time I dined in, they had stopped using the "carts" for dim sum, which was a disappointment, but for whatever reason... times change. This is not the only restaurant who've ditched the carts and you order off a menu. I'm sure you'll agree that the parking here is difficult, however, now that I have a handicapped placard, it makes it a bit easier. They also have two elevators that go up to the second floor of the restaurant, which also helps in my current personal situation. Thank you Seafood Cove 2. You're still my #1 choice when the dim sum urge hits!

    Photos
    Entrance
    Entrance
    91. Peking Duck / 北京鴨雨吃 / Vịt Quay Bắc Kinh (Hai Món) | $41.95 (Fried Duck Bones Not Pictured)
    91. Peking Duck / 北京鴨雨吃 / Vịt Quay Bắc Kinh (Hai Món) | $41.95 (Fried Duck Bones Not Pictured)
    SM- Siu Mai

    See all

    SM- Siu Mai

    Quan Ca SaiGon - vietnamese - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...