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Saiga Vietnamese Eatery

4.6 (734 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Jenny C.

We stopped by for a meal and were impressed by the variety on the menu, especially the extensive drink selection and Happy Hour specials available from 2-5 PM. For food, we ordered the Garlic Noodles with Shaken Steak, Pork Belly Banh Mi, and Popcorn Chicken. The garlic noodles were flavorful with the tender shaken steak. The pork belly banh mi featuring crispy pork belly and fresh toppings on a toasted baguette. The popcorn chicken was crispy, juicy, and made for a great appetizer to share. For drinks, we tried the Lychee Green Tea and Lemon Guava Green Tea. Both were refreshing and complemented the meal well. The restaurant offers plenty of drink options, making it a great spot to relax with friends. Between the tasty food, refreshing beverages, and Happy Hour deals, it's definitely worth a visit.

Pork Belly Garlic Noodles , Pork Belly Banh Mi , Filet Mignon Pho
Gabrielle L.

My coworkers and I love getting Saiga for a quick Vietnamese food fix at work. The pork belly garlic noodles are my favorite -- the pork belly is perfectly crispy and they really load up on the garlic. The filet mignon pho had a rich, flavorful broth, and the pork belly banh mi was warm, crunchy, and super good. Service is always quick, parking is easy, and the whole spot is just really convenient. They also have frozen, packaged pho which I thought was so interesting. Have to get it next time to try!

Coconut Thai tea, lychee lemonade, lemon Guava green tea
Guadalupe R.

The food is amazing. I personally really loved their crispy pork belly with the kimchi fried rice. The rice was really flavorful and it came with a fried egg. I also loved their vermicelli noodles with their grilled chicken. They were very fresh and you could really taste the quality of their ingredients. For drinks I had the lemon Guava green tea and it was honestly very refreshing. The people were very friendly and answered all the questions I had. It really felt like a nice cozy place. I will defiently be coming back

pork belly banh mi
Yiping K.

Reservation: Not needed - fast casual; lot of people inside for a weekday lunch but mostly takeout/deliveries so turnover for tables was high Parking: Super easy parking in lot right outside Vibes: Bright and welcoming atmosphere with greenery, free wifi, and kiosks for convenient ordering Service: friendly and efficient despite the lunch rush Grilled pork banh mi: my personal highlight - perfectly toasted bread and the super flavorful grilled pork; other ingredients well balanced in good proportion Pork belly banh mi: also really great flavor, not super rich and fatty considering pork belly is used so wasn't heavy and reminded me of char siu pork Kimchi fried rice with BBQ chicken: chicken skin had really nice color on them and good portion though kimchi fried rice could use more heat for me personally Everything together was under $40 - a convenient, quick meal for good value!

Jenny P.

Usually I really like Saiga, but this dish was a little off. I got the kimchi fried rice with steak and it wasn't good. Rice was oily and didn't have a strong kimchi taste (tasted like they put too much sesame oil) and the steak tasted rubbery.

Carlton R.

Amazing place! This isn't a typical dine in restaurant. You order from a computer and all ordered are made to go but they do have tables available to dine in. Food was good but ambiance is very general.

Combination Pho  Pork Belly Salad  Kimchi Fried Rice
Ana S.

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery in Irvine is located in a business complex, but it's definitely worth checking out. This spot actually has more menu options than the Orange location. It can be a little hard to find at first, but it's worth it. We ordered the Combination Pho, and the broth and noodles were served separately, which kept everything fresh and nicely textured. The pho was good overall, but it wasn't the standout dish for me. The Pork Belly Salad was the highlight. The house dressing was light and flavorful, and the pork belly was crispy and delicious. Both the Irvine and Orange locations are consistent when it comes to quality and texture. We also tried the Kimchi Fried Rice with BBQ Chicken. The rice had great texture and was not just plain rice mixed with kimchi. You could tell it was thoughtfully prepared. The BBQ chicken was really tasty and went perfectly with the fried rice.

Frozen chicken pho (after adding water and microwave)
Elizabeth N.

This spot is tucked inside a business complex that serves legit Vietnamese food. There are definitely days when I don't have time to make the drive out to Little Saigon in Westminster, and this place absolutely fills that craving without the trek. I ordered the pork belly banh mi from the kiosk. It came out warm and the baguette was toasty. The pork belly was tender and flavorful. The jalepenos and cilantro is fresh and it just tied everything together. It hit the spot and is easily one of the best pork belly banh mi in Irvine. I also tried their frozen chicken pho. They sell them there but I picked mine up from Wholefoods market. I didn't know what to expect and it surprised me in the best way. It's now officially in my regular rotation. The broth tastes clean and comforting. It's close enough to a bowl of homemade chicken pho. Bonus points for healthier ingredients. Contains no MSG and has 22g of protein. I didn't feel heavy or bloated afterwards which is rare for packaged pho. The portion is on the smaller side, so you might want to grab two if you're really hungry or want a more standard bowl size. Since you order at the kiosk, I didn't have much engagement with people who work there until my food was ready for pick up. It's a casual and more of an eat and go type of spot. Just a heads up, no restrooms for customers.

Rachel C.

Needed something quick and found this place on yelp. I ordered the pork belly garlic noodles via the Toast local app and I was notified within less than 10 minutes my order was ready for pickup. The pork belly had a nice crispy skin. I'd prefer the pork belly to be a bit more tender and the garlic noodles to have a bit more flavor. But overall not bad, would come again

Lychee Lemonade
Linda L.

This place is a hidden gem right by john wayne airport and other business , im glad I found this place is right by my job and its very accesible The food was fast and great customer service they also have self ordering computer which is great I got their vietnamese iced coffee so delicious and their lyche lemonade very refreshing I ordered their garlic noodle with grilled pork it comes with green aioli sauce the pork is well done and great flavor I also got their Banh Mi with pork belly , it was soo crunchy and fresh , They ambiance was relaxing its a small place so mainly is for take out

Grilled Pork Vermicelli with Eggroll
Suzy N.

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery is always an easy choice for me because Vietnamese food is usually my first pick when I am deciding what to eat, and whenever I see this spot on our work menu, I choose it hands down. My go to order is the grilled pork vermicelli bowl, which comes with fish sauce on the side and an egg roll, plus garlic oil, pickled carrots, mint leaves, lettuce, and cucumbers. Everything works so well together. The pork is flavorful, the noodles are light, and all the fresh herbs and veggies make each bite super satisfying. I have also tried their garlic noodles, which were tasty, but the vermicelli is definitely my favorite and what I would recommend first. The flavors are balanced, the portions are solid, it's packaged very well so that nothing spills, and it always hits the spot whenever I am craving Vietnamese food. If you are debating what to order here, go straight for the grilled pork vermicelli. It does not disappoint.

The service was amazing. Very kind staff who offered recommendations. I was able to try multiple things and will be back for more of the menu since the food was so delicious

Cassie T.

We loved Saiga Vietnamese Eatery in orange so much that we tried their Irvine location recently! their restaurant in Irvine is smaller, tucked in the Irvine business center complex, but their service is just as friendly and efficient with their food just as magnificent! BBQ chicken salad : absolutely wonderful salad with spicy, tangy, and zesty house dressing and green aioli--the bbq chicken is a hearty protein that elevates everything with its smokiness! (10/10) Grilled pork garlic noodles : a MUST if you're going to visit -- the garlic noodles are just salty and oily enough, although they could use a few vegetables for added texture; grilled pork complemented the noodles superbly, though any other protein would do (9/10) BBQ chicken banh mi : we loved how spicy the sauce is and that they were generous with the cilantro, carrots, and chicken !! Granted, what would have made this banh mi a 10/10 would've been toasted baguette, but other than that, this was marvelous (9/10) Note that this location is only open on weekdays, so this is perfect for a workday lunch break or dinner after ! Highly recommend you visit besties

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Do you cater on weekends?

Hi Kristin, we offer catering from our Orange location on the weekends. The Irvine location is open Monday through Friday only.

Are you still doing the meal packs for later? I don't see it anymore to order

Hi Melissa, We no longer offer the chilled meals on the menu, but we are coming out very soon with… Read more

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4.7
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Finally, I was able to try Airoma for the first time! I had the opportunity to come while in the…read morearea and the location was much better location wise compared to their previous spot. Parking, however, due to the other popular neighboring restaurants can pose a challenge. There was a line forming, but it goes by quickly and the drinks seem prebatched to save time. Even if that was the case, their drinks are amazing. My recommendations are their Double Matcha, Matcha Einspanner, and their Pandan Coffee. All are excellent choices and the sweetness level is a good ratio for me. I kept my matcha at a regular sweetness and it was perfect. Any less, the bitter taste may be too strong for me, so I enjoyed it. The service was fast, and the matcha was definitely up to my standard. I would highly recommend Airoma for your matcha and coffee fix!

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4.2
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Came here on a Wednesday before lunch and it was decently busy, with a steady stream of people…read moreduring my visit. They've got a self-ordering kiosk, or you can chat with someone at the register, which is what I did since I wanted some opinions on teas and coffee beans. They've got a pretty good selection of swag including loose leaf teas, various coffee beans, brewing gear, clothing, and other items. And they've got an RTE case too. Plenty of space inside and outside to sit, and the outside seating area has umbrellas, shade, and even a giant Jenga-style game. I asked for some recommendations for tea and was pretty let down. They only had 3 available, and 2 were ones I could find pretty much anywhere else (Earl Grey and...English Breakfast, I think?). I asked for any unique ones and they had a lavender one, which I ended up trying. It was okay, nothing special. Very floral. I also asked for recommendations for beans that are not too acidic and had the Darkside suggested because it's their darkest roast. I'm excited to grind it up and try it!

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4.4
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