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    Sai Gon Xua

    3.7 (92 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    New cua be (crab egg rolls)
    Hellen N.

    I took my family here to try their bun mam (vermicelli with fermented fish paste soup), and we were pleasantly surprised. We got the bun mam, nem cua be (crab egg rolls), and banh tam bi (thick vermicelli noodles with shredded pork). The bun mam was just the way I like it - just the right amount of fermented fish flavor and seasoned just right for the mien tay Vietnamese (southwestern Vietnamese). The nem cua be was alright in my opinion, crispy egg rolls shell with meaty filling and not enough crab flavor, nothing too special. The banh tam bi (forgot the picture) was our least favorite. The mixed fish sauce that it was served with was too salty for us and the noodle was a bit too hard, in a not good way. Overall, I would come back for the bun mam and skip everything else. The outdoor setting reminds me of the restaurants in Vietnam. It's that vibe of someone serving food in their front yard. The biggest downside is the parking situation. They're located on the side plaza next to Phuoc Loc Tho (Asian Garden Mall) with barely any parking space. We had to park at Phuoc Loc Tho and walked over.

    Chomp
    Cristian B.

    I had a good experience if it wasn't for a fly buzzing around do I would have gave it a five star. The waiter was attentive and the dish was delicious I would have had seconds but this spot sure hit the spot for healthy eating. The place is hidden however easy to find with a layback environment.

    Nicki T.

    First time here for a weekday lunch. I got Bún Nắm. The fish flavor was good. Not too sweet as other restaurant. Can definitely taste the fish sauce. They have fish cake stuffed in jalapeño instead of eggplants, which can be a little spicy. Not bad at all and I would come back. However, I still this can't top Bún Nắm at Ốc &lẩu. Plenty of seatings inside. Right next to Asian garden mall on moran street. Might not have parking as guests from Asian garden mall often park there. Would come back to try other items.

    Crispy Bot Chien
    Rachel T.

    Easily one of the best Vietnamese restaurant in OC. I came to try their restaurant without any expectation, on a Thursday morning. To my surprise, every single dish that we ordered was amazing. (+1) when the owner said she doesnt like to add sugar to her food, and I can tell since a lot of her dishes are more on the savory side. -Seafood Udon: bánh canh tôm cua: Sai Gon Xua nailed it!!! I am super picky with this dish since my grandma makes it the best. This is the first time that I gonna say a banh canh from a restaurant lives up to my preference, feels just like eating at home: the broth is not too condensed, very flavorful, they use real crabs, and each bowl has like 3 giant shrimps!. Even the boiled pork was nicely cut , ingredients are very fresh and I can see the owner put a lot of passion + thoughts to this dish. 10/10 for me. I probably gonna order this again tomorrow thats how delicious the banh canh was lol. - Crispy egg with rice doug ( Bột Chiên). OOooh 9.5/10.my photo does not do this dish justice, she ( the chef) made it crispy on the outside but still soft inside. Its a simple appetizer, but hard to nail the flavor. Many places tried to make this dish but they turned out to be chewy and greasy, so far this is my favorite one. - Vermicilli with crispu crab wrap: oh wow. This reminds me of the flavor of Nem cua be from a famous place in Saigon (district 1). It was cooked perfectly, the seasoning, the wrap, how the "nem" was perfectly fried. Also dont forget to order a Viet Coffee! Overall, i would love to come back here to try other specialties :)! Worth the wait and the drive.

    John N.

    Service was great and the people are nice but the food is just okay. Restaurant is not the cleanest and my crab and pork egg rolls came out raw.. they brought out a new one for me. While the restaurant is clearly popular, the food didn't live up to the hype, unfortunately.

    I came here for the yummy drinks especially the tamarind with peanuts!
    Paul N.

    Avocado smoothies, the tamarind with peanuts refreshments and the creamy coffees are my favorites. Will come back for the food! Next to Asian garden mall, plenty of parking . Turn in the street before Asian garden mall by lees on the other side.

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    Kien T.

    I love the outdoor seating ! Bring your pooch and family to enjoy some good food in Little Saigon.

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    Robert N.

    The Bún Mắm Trà Vinh was very well balanced between savory, sweetness, and full of umami flavors. It has all the right ingredients, although the fresh herbs accompaniment lacks some herbs. Friendly service staffs. The place is clean and bright with lots of seating space. Parking however, will be hard, especially during weekends and holidays. So plan accordingly. The menu offers other dishes as well and I will try them at another time.

    Fly inside sealed tray

    It's very disappointed. I bought 2 trays Lẩu Mắm today (6/18/26), and went home found flies inside. I called the store and they said their kitchen very clean so no flies. We live in San Diego and these trays are unopened (still sealed). We drove home for 2 hours from little Saigon. The food is inside the car so where are these flies coming from? How the flies can get inside? The owner is very rude. The food is not cheap (almost $99). We paid for it and want to enjoy it. We are disappointed about how the owner responded.

    Tintin B.

    Great Bun Mam from Can Tho province of Vietnam. A delicious delicacy full of flavorful umami goodness is known as Bun Mama or stinky fish soup noodles with fresh local herbs and spices from that region of Vietnam. Beware it's highly recommended and quite addictive once you've tried Bun Mama stinky soup with fish and squid. Everything is good here too and always made to order. No microwave needed. A quiet garden next to the fire station. Enjoy the evening and get your hands on some delicious Bun Mama today.

    Bún Cüa
    Betty M.

    Saw this place from one of the well known Vietnamese influencers so we decided to try it since it has the fish fermented soup with vermicelli(Bún mǎm) and the famous Bánh tǎm bì. We also ordered crab tomatoes soup and the crab and minced pork egg rolls. The crab and minced pork egg rolls were good. Wrapped in large lettuce leaves and varieties of mints with fish sauce. The house special Bánh tam bi is unique to the middle area of Vietnamese cuisine. In a tray, it has Vermicelli, bean sprouts with cucumbers and strips of pork and special noodles. Served with coconut milk and fish sauce. Mix it all together and enjoy. Not sure how to describe the flavor but it was different. The two noodle soups were just a meh! The special egg rolls was a saving grace to our lunch. Services were attentive and friendly. The restaurant has a very nice outdoor dinning area. Feels like you are back in Sai Gon city.

    Betty G.

    Visited this restaurant for the first time after watching some YouTubers dining here. Thought I would try something different this time: the noodles soup with baby squid. It was surprisingly very good. They served in a big bowl and the squids were so tender. There was some ground pork and a quail egg. Broth was also very good and you can tell it was made with bones and not some pre-made soup powder. The restaurant is fairly large but kind of dated. But I came for good foods so it didn't bother me. Business appears to be owned by a small family with the parents and their son. Service was quick and the boy was respectful. Will be back soon with my family.

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    19 days ago

    food is good, service fast, air is refreshing, they also have tv for the World Cup is happening right now !! Recommended this place !!!!

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    Good food, we will come back for more. We are looking for new year 2026 to com back. Make sure you are opening.

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    Ask the Community - Sai Gon Xua

    Does the store accept card?

    Yes but with a 3% fee

    Can I take a cat (she sits in her stroller) to eat at the restaurant outdoor seating?

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    Review Highlights - Sai Gon Xua

    My mom loved the big chien here so much she came back a week later while I came back for bun mam again separately .

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