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    Quan Ca SaiGon

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

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    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.

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    I just order baked fish here, a good size with good amount of sauce and veggies. We loved it

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    Great mom and pop place and excellent fish. Cash only helps them out but they do take credit card.

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    Always my most favorite cá Nướng place to go to. Bây giờ có nhiều món khác cũng ngon lắm luôn.

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    No AC, it's hot like hell and not clean. You decide to dine here or not. Sorry, doesn't matter how good it is this place is not for me.

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