Tucked away in a more corporate area off of sky park circle is an amazing Vietnamese spot! It's a bit small for dining in, so when it's busy I will take it to go to the park across the street! Super quaint! Ambiance & Aesthetic: was a 7/10 fast casual stop in and grab a bite or grab to go. Seating capacity is around 10-12 people. Aesthetic is more minimalist design. Service: was a 8/10 they are always quick & kind. Chicken bowl: was a 8/10 the rice is cooked perfectly, the chicken is moist, and the skin is crispy. The salad has a hint of mint which is uplifting and compliments the salad well! Strawberry lemonade: was a 7/10 with a nice presentation and fresh strawberries, but a bit sweet. Lychee lemonade: was a 7/10 also for the same reasons, the lemonade, and fresh fruits are a great accent, but just a tad sweet. They are also having a BoGo 50% off for July! - They have plenty of choices read more

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My office catered from here so this was my first time trying Saiga. Holy smokes the food here blew me away! I got the tofu and BBQ chicken with their Vietnamese salad that comes with their fresh mint and basil. My favorite was their fried tofu (5/5)we it was slightly fried on the outside giving a crunch, seasoned so well with Vietnamese spices, and inside was soft pillowy tofu that had so much flavor! I could eat a thousand pieces of this fried tofu that was a flavor bomb and didn't feel heavy. Their bbq chicken came in second best next to their tofu (4.5/5). It was perfectly seasoned on the outside with a crisp, fatty thin skin on top, and so moist on the inside. Dark meat was used which I love! Wasn't fatty at all and it paired so well with the salad and rice. I want to come back to try all their other dishes! Love this casual dining spot! read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - BBQ Chicken and Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

I was planning to use Saiga to cater my event for 90 people, so I tested some items on their menu vermicelli w chicken and pork, egg roll, and grilled pork banh mi sandwich, they were all mediocre. Their food tasted more like cafeteria food, lacking taste. bbq chicken and grilled pork was dry, the lettuce was old and pickled carrots tasted bland. Presentation was messy. IMO, this was not good Vietnamese food and I'm glad I tested first. read more

Great place for pho hot noodles soup!! Tucked inside an industrial office plaza, it might look unassuming from the outside, but the food is sooo worth the stop! Their pho hot noodle soup is flavorful and comforting, the rice dishes are delicious, and the garlic noodles are a must-try! They also serve Bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwiches) with beef -- super tasty and my kids absolutely love it! And if you want something lighter, their pork belly rice dish with fresh salad is surprisingly healthy -- a perfect balance of protein, veggies, and flavor! Service was good and fast! The only downside is that there's no restroom inside the restaurant, which is a bit inconvenient, especially when dining with kids. But honestly, the food is so yummy that we will come back again. A great spot to grab a warm, satisfying Vietnamese meal! read more

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Saiga Vietnamese Eatery is a women-owned business with locations in Orange and Irvine. It's located in an industrial park with corporate offices and buildings with ample parking. You can order either through the counter by ringing the bell for assistance or at the self-serve kiosk. We ordered the garlic noodles with pork belly ($14.95), banh mi with grilled pork ($10.25), popcorn chicken ($8.95), and the lychee lemonade ($4.75). The garlic noodles weren't super bouncy and were on the thinner side. I thought it could've used more garlic too but I liked the charred pork belly. The banh mi could've used more mayo or even pate but I liked the flavor of the grilled pork. The popcorn chicken reminded me more of chicken nuggets and weren't super crispy. There's not much signage so you might almost miss it like we did. It blends in with all the other gray-looking buildings. read more

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Thank you for a quick experience. Coffee is really good and variety of menu items too. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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First time I tried this place was when we catered it for lunch at work. I appreciate that it's super easy to order individual lunches for a large group of people. It was ready on-time, packaged to perfection, and still hot when served! Great portions as well. I tried their Tofu Vermicelli. Loved their spicy fish sauce and pickled carrots. The breaded tofu is not that great. I personally think the breading may appeal to the non-Asian palate. I would prefer either non-bread or fried without the batter. It's a shame they only have one type of tofu! I also tried their garlic noodles, pretty good. Overall, great place for lunch. Lots of different options without it being overwhelming and good service. read more

A Viet eatery with a grab & go vibe! Even if you decide to eat there, they will serve it in to go containers & it is so quick & easy! Delicious food with refreshing special crafted drinks! I got the combination pho & the broth was flavorful filled tender meats & tresh herbs. The grilled pork vermicelli bowl was very filling & the fish sauce added the perfect balance of sweet & sour to it! read more

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I ordered the pork bahn mi and it was terrible! The bread was too chewy, the meat was nasty, and there was nothing flavorful about the sandwich. I imagine that it was an interpretation of what the cook thinks bahn mi should taste like. I also ordered egg rolls, they were okay, not worth $10 for four pieces. They didn't even provide any lettuce or the correct sauce that goes with cha gio... so disappointing. Why do people even like this place? read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Not good - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Service & efficient 5 stars Food 4.5 stars Finally got to take my family here! This spot is a must to check out if you're looking for delicious fusion dishes for the whole family. Pork belly kim chi fried rice with egg- I like creating the"one bite" method with this dish. Rice has a slight coconut spice blend paired with the crispy pork creates a combination of spice, savory, and melt in your mouth Krispy pork. This paired very well with the starberry iced lemonade. We enjoyed their garlic noodles and grilled chicken. I have to say the noodles was not oily like other garlic noodles which felt healthier. Most and tasty. Definitely check out their holiday drinks and holiday vibe. read more

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My office has ordered from here a few times and it is always a hit! I have had the garlic noodles with bbq chicken, the salad with bbq chicken and crispy pork and the egg rolls. My favorite is the salad with either proteins I mentioned. The salad is light and refreshing, I really like the dressing it comes with. The green sauce that comes with the protein is very good and addicting, you can't have it without. The food is very good and enjoyable. Can't wait for my next meal here! read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Garlic Noodles with Vietnamese BBQ Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is very convenient for on the go but good food. I got the st. Patrick's day drink special and the coconut Thai tea. They were both really good and refreshing! They also have self service for ordering which is a plus if you want to look at the menu without being pressured by the people waiting behind you. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

This place can be a little hard to find because it blends in with the other buildings around it, but if you can find it, usually parking isn't a problem. I order the pork belly vermicelli. I thought the pork belly was tender, flavorful, and the skin was crispy. It also wasn't overly fatty which I liked. The egg roll itself was also crispy and the filling was good. The herbs and veggies along with the rice noodles all tasted fresh. I thought all those ingredients came together nice with the fish sauce on top. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Pork belly vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

I checked out this new location since i had the one in Orange and it was delicious! They're located in a business center but they serve up some delicious Togo vietnamese food! I had such a great experience here. The space is a bit small but felt very homey! read more

This location is really random in the middle of a bunch of corporate office buildings and a roundabout. I'm not familiar with Irvine but maybe this is just how a lot of businesses are around here. This is more of a to-go kind of place. I called my order in. They have a Doordash option as well. When I got there, my order was packaged and ready to go. I tried the vermicelli bowl with grilled pork which was delicious, especially mixed in with that nuoc cham fish sauce! I love that sweet and sour acidity! The bowl was well balanced, fresh, and tasty--the perfect mix of acid, fat, and fresh ingredients like mint, lettuce, pickled cucumbers and cucumbers. I love Vietnamese vermicelli bowls and this one did not disappoint. I also tried the lychee green tea which was tasty and refreshing. Price was reasonable and service was fine. Parking: free in lot read more

I went back and tried the banh mi this time. For about $10 this was a gem. The grilled pork was tender and the Vietnamese baguette was really good--not too tough or crusty. The pickle wasn't too powerful so everything was in good balance. I'll be coming back for more banh mi for sure. read more

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Probably some of the best Kimchi fried rice I've ever had. You NEED to order it with the crispy pork belly for the full flavorful experience. Also ordered the garlic noodles with bbq chicken. Wasn't my fave but would absolutely come back to try more menu items. Originally came to order the lunch special during my lunch break but was swayed by the other items. Will for sure try the snack combo (1 snack + 1 drink for $9) or lunch combo meal (banh mi + drink for $13) next! Service was fast. Interior was pretty small with a few tables but overall ambiance was great. read more

Back at Saigaaaa - this time in Irvine! I took my friend here for a dinner and we really enjoyed our time. The space is much smaller than their Orange branch BUT it gave cozy vibes. I noticed there were a lot of people dining here and I'm not surprised because you can't go wrong with some fast, comfort Vietnamese food! I got some new items this time: the kimchi fried rice with pork belly (it reminded me of chashu!) and the garlic noodles with grilled pork for my bf who LOVES their garlic noodles! Which I do as well, I often recommend Saiga garlic noodles to my friends :) their drinks were good, I would have gotten coffee if it wasn't so late but the lychee ones are equally yummy! read more

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The Vietnamese food here is really flavorful. I love how convenient it is to order from the kiosk. My go to order is the chicken garlic noodles and the pork belly rice bowl. Their green sauce is super tasty! The staff is friendly and the store is nicely kept as well as warm. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

I love love love the garlic noodles and pork belly The green sauce is amazing ! My favorite drink is the Coconut Coffee ice blended! I can't tell you about the rest of the menu because it is a 10 for me so I don't want to order anything else because I already have my 10 meal! read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - I love the Coconut Coffee and Pork Belly Garlic Noodles Coconut Coffee (Blended) - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Quick, tasty, and inexpensive. This place hits the spot and is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. If you want Pho, they serve the broth seperate from the rest so it's easy to take it to go too! read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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The restaurant is tucked away in an industrial area and may be a little challenging to find. It's not like a typical restaurant so the outside looks like the other businesses in adjacent gray buildings. The inside is cozy with a few tables if you choose to dine there. I saw a lot of take out while waiting for my order. You order at a kiosk as there are no people there to take your order. It is also cashless so don't forget your credit card! I ordered the pork belly banh mi sandwich as it seemed to be the most popular. Price is comparable to other Vietnamese sandwich places in the area. The portion size was reasonable and I thought there was a decent amount of meat. I was hoping for the juicy pork and crunchy skin that everyone was talking about but mine was on the dry side and the skin wasn't crunchy so I was a bit bummed out. The overall flavor was good but different from a typical Vietnamese sandwich. The carrot slaw in the sandwich was very sweet but went together well with the pork. The bread was nice and crusty. Overall I was slightly disappointed by not getting crunchy pork but would try it again to see if it was an off day. read more

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Saiga Eatery is so convenient, you can order ahead online or order in-person through the kiosk. It was busy on a Friday evening, but our food came out so fast after we ordered. I love their pork belly, it's so crispy and tender. The restaurant is small with a couple seats inside for you to enjoy your meal. I like that if you don't finish your meal, you can just pop on a lid and bring it home so easy! ig: @cravingswithcat read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Combination Pho & Kimchi Fried Rice w/ Pork Belly (ig: @cravingswithcat) - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

So so so good! Super fresh, flavorful, healthy thoughtfully put together food! We regularly get the salads and vermicelli and it's always spot on! The two sauces it comes with are delicious yet light! Please don't change a thing.... The food is 10/10! read more

- garlic noodles with pork belly (9/10) tastes incredible, great garlic flavors, can be a little dry - chicken banh mi (10/10) packed with a bunch of flavor and wonder crispy bread - Vietnamese coffee (8/10) very very good! The coffee taste can be a little overpowering if you aren't expecting but it's honestly a great coffee drink. - Thai tea (10/10) classic Thai tea with incredible portions - parking : free parking 100/10!!! Note: this location is small with few seating options. The restaurant is also located within a corporate setting so when you drive in know that you are in the right spot. It should be right next to a round a bout! Quick and hospitable service :) Saiga Eatery @saiga.eatery @saigafoods 17805 Sky Park Cir Ste C Irvine, CA 92614 United States read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - our order! - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

The location of this restaurant is pretty odd; it's located within gray business complexes that all look the same with quiet and empty parking lots. It doesn't feel like a place that you would want to sit and relax. At Saiga, there weren't any workers you could talk to and ask questions; you must order at a kiosk. It felt very cold and robotic. I ordered the pork belly banh mi, which was $12 in total. It took about 10 minutes to come out. A worker came out to give the sandwich to me and ran back into the kitchen. She didn't even include napkins in the bag, so I had to go up to the counter to grab some. The sandwich itself was good, but not exactly worth $12. The sandwich didn't have enough sauce spread evenly throughout it, so parts of it were dry for me. I prefer the pork belly Bánh mi from Carrot & Daikon or Pickle Banh Mi Co. I'm interested in the other dishes here, so I'll be back to try again next time. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Pork Belly Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

The garlic noodles were good and so was the belly bowl; however, the fish sauce is a little thick and sweet. The taste was overall pretty authentic and the prices was good as there was a buy 3 entrees get one 50% off deal for their opening--but another thing that was off was that the egg roll for my vermicelli noodles wasn't cut beforehand. There was also no restroom available for customers and felt crowded even though the restaurant was nicely decorated. Overall 4/5! read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Garlic Noodles with Grilled Pork Belly Vermicelli with Eggroll - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Was finally able to stop by Saiga! I got the banh mi, kimchi fried rice, and my friend tried the vermicelli. The banh mi had great flavor the heat was honestly the best part; and of course the bread had a good crunch which is essential. The kimchi fried rice was flavorful without being too heavy or oily, and my friend said the vermicelli was light and refreshing. There's good parking since it's in a business office area, which is common in Irvine. The place itself has a small amount of indoor seating and a few outdoor tables. Ordering through the kiosk was easy and quick too. Overall, loved how everything tasted - definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

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I'm not a big salad eater but I absolutely love eating every bite of Saiga's grilled pork salad. Omg. It is divine. The addition of fresh mint leaves mixed with freshly shredded carrots, cucumbers, and cabbage was amazing. I'm drooling as I'm writing this review. I didn't really like the egg rolls too much and the grilled chicken rice bowl was ok. The garlic noodles with pork belly was ok too. I thought the raw garlic was a bit too much and it left a really bad garlic breath/taste afterwards. It was just my dogs who insisted on kissing me afterwards. Haha. The service is quick and free parking is readily available at the Irvine location. It's best to place the order online so you don't have to wait. The inside of the restaurant has some seatings and there are also places to sit outside too. There are only a couple of things I wish are done differently at this otherwise stellar dining place. I wish the lightings inside was not straight up dark florescent lights. I also wish the sauces aren't mounted directly inside the salad or other food items. I don't know how and where the bottom of the sauce cups touched prior to going inside the food containers. I find it gross. I also really dislike having to pick the sauce containers out of my food right before eating. My hands can get greasy and unless I'm mindful, I end up forgetting to put it on the backside of the food container lids.....and if I don't, yay for grease stains on my table to deal with later. Joy! I also don't want to taste hand sanitizers on my salad greens, noodles, etc because I'm trying to pluck out the sauce containers. Lastly, it would be nice if there's some music playing upon entering the restaurant. It would make the place feel a bit brighter even with drab lighting and hungry anxious customers waiting impatiently. read more

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My absolute favorite place to get vermicelli bowls in Costa Mesa. Their pork belly bowl is DIVINE! I've also had their pho which is not bad either but their pork belly is where it's at. Super crispy, fatty and juicy! I wouldn't recommend to dine in as it's a relatively small spot with only a couple of tables inside. I mainly get it delivered or picked up as my work lunch. They've raised their prices a bit over the years and they're definitely a little more expensive than other Vietnamese places but honestly it's sooo worth it! Also appreciate that it's Asian woman owned!! You just can't help but support it! read more

Small and unassuming location. Tough to find, but worth the search! Garlic noodles are amazing.

Ordered DoorDash from Saiga while on a work trip and it was so good! I was a little worried because I ordered crispy pork with garlic noodles and usually I have terrible luck with anything crispy staying crispy during delivery, but WOW! I was impressed that it was still extremely crispy and juicy when it arrived. The pork was perfection, the garlic noodles extremely garlicky and tender. I wished this was closer to where I lived, I'd be coming here all the time! read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Wow! This restaurant was absolutely amazing! I loved that everything was packaged to go and you had the option to eat inside the restaurant! The service was super friendly and the food came out fairly quickly as well! The pho with filet mignon and brisket was my favorite by far! I will definitely be checking out this restaurant again and will bring my friends to try it out :) read more

Located next to the John Wayne Airport is Saiga, a Vietnamese eatery in Irvine! They offer quick bites and meals with flavorful drinks. All of their food is served in ready to go packaging so it's convenient for you to take with you. Saiga Irvine is a quaint and small location located within business/office buildings with a couple of tables to dine in. What we got: * Grilled Pork Banh Mi (9/10) - great smokey flavor from the grilled pork and their pickled carrots are amazing! * BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl (7/10) - the chicken was good but could use the smokey flavor from their grilled pork. The overall bowl is nice and balanced with some greens and the pickled carrots. * Coconut Thai Tea (9/10) - great flavor from the coconut and Thai tea! Just wish the Thai Tea flavor was stronger. * Lemon Guava Green Tea (9/10) - very refreshing drink, great for the hot days!! read more

I got the BBQ chicken rice bowl and loved it!! I don't know what the green sauce was but I liked it-- tasted tangy and a bit spicy. I liked how the sauce came on the side so I could control the portion. The veggies were fresh and crispy and mixed well with the sauce. The chicken was also so good! Good flavor and not fatty. The bowl is convenient to grab and fills you up. Kind of like an Asian version of a chipotle bowl. The store itself is located in a random area with plenty of parking around. The store entrance is small and the inside has around 5 tables. They also do catering which is right next door. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Bbq chicken rice bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I really enjoyed my meal here. The garlic noodles were super flavorful and buttery. The pork belly in the salad and vermicelli were crispy. Additionally, the shaken beef was super tender. The aioli packs a ton of flavor that elevates every single dish. The service was also amazing and the staff were super friendly. read more

Ordered garlic noodles today it tasted stiff , flavorless. Tastes like it was used from an old order.

This is such a great fast casual Vietnamese fusion spot with options from banh mi to rice bowls to vermicelli. The options are endless here, and food is so fresh. Ordered to go and my food was nicely wrapped up by the workers. I'd recommend the crispy pork belly items over anything else read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Pork Belly Vermicelli with Eggroll - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

The food was soo delicious everything we got was good! Our favorite was the grilled pork--it was perfectly cooked and soo juicy. The crispy pork belly was also fantastic! It was like cantonese siu yok, and soo good with the bahn mi. Highly recommend! read more

Stumbled on Saiga Vietnamese Eatery on N. Tustin in Orange and I'm hooked. It's a clean, bright spot next to Target which is super easy to park and grab a quick bite. Service is also fast and friendly. Tried the Garlic Noodles with Pork Belly and the noodles are buttery and garlicky, with crispy pork belly on top is chef's kiss. A drink that is worth mentioning is the lychee lemonade which is super refreshing during the summer time. All the food comes in take‑out containers (it's a grab‑and‑go vibe), but everything stays fresh and tasty. A great place to go if you want something quick, tasty, and modern. read more