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Saiga Vietnamese Eatery

4.6 (728 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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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.

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!

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.

Joy M.

Gotta roll me out of here!! They're so fast and efficient here, even on a very busy weekday food rush! And always yummy food!

Thai tea coconut slush
Tanya L.

My new favorite Vietnamese place in Irvine! I got the shaken beef with garlic noodles and crispy pork belly, egg roll with vermicelli. The garlic noodles and shaken beef were very savory and well balanced when eaten together. I especially loved the green sauce. It's a lemon grass aioli I believe. The pork belly is their best seller for a reason. I only ate half at the restaurant and brought the rest back to work and it was still crispy. That fish sauce (nuoc Cham) was slightly spicy and sweet. It brightens up the dish. I had to get 2 drinks. The Thai tea coconut slush was a surprising treat. Both flavors were strong. My other drink was the Vietnamese coffee with pandan top. The coffee was nice and sweet and you can taste the pandan. I'll be swinging by to try their other coffees now. It's tucked in the office building area near Red Hill and MacArthur BLVD. There are some tables if you want to sit but most people took their food to go. Even so, I found a seat in a weekday at 12:30. They have online ordering as well! This location isn't open on weekends so I'll have to try out the Orange one soon.

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

Shaken Steak Garlic Noodles & Vietnamese Coffee
Daniel L.

Stumbled upon this spot while browsing for places to get lunch. It is a small, simple Vietnamese restaurant near the John Wayne Airport that serves everything from sandwiches, noodles, rice, dessert, and drinks. Plenty of parking and some seating is available for dine-in. Ordered ahead online to maximize my lunch breaktime. Opted for their Steak Garlic Noodles along with a cup of Vietnamese Coffee. Both items, sure, hit the spot. Great balance of flavor for the noodles along with the tender steak. The coffee paired with the food rather nicely. Recommend to anyone near the Irvine area craving for some Vietnamese food.

Coconut Coffee (Blended) Pandan Vietnamese Latte
Elizabeth M.

Delicious! I got the coconut blended coffee and I loved it 10/10 (you can actually taste the coconut). The Pandan is a 7/10 (he says it's more on the sweet side versus the taste of coffee) per my husband. Service is fast. The outside of the coffee shop looks like offices so I was a bit surprised when my husband drove up, but a pleasant surprise nonetheless.

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

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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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6.4 mi
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Free WiFi
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After a wonderful dinner with family, we headed across the street to this coffee spot that always…read moreseems to have a line. After trying it for ourselves, I can see why! We ordered the Banana Coffee, Ube Latte, and House Coffee, and all three were delicious. I'm not usually an iced coffee person, but these drinks completely changed my mind. They were smooth, flavorful, and incredibly refreshing. The Banana Coffee was unique and surprisingly enjoyable, while the Ube Latte had a rich, comforting flavor. Even the House Coffee stood out with its well-balanced taste. The line may look intimidating, but it's definitely worth the wait. This is another spot that's earned a place on my list of favorites, and I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu.

First time checking out their new location and I have to say the space is bigger, brighter, and…read morethey finally have tables and chairs where you can actually sit down, sip your drink, and hang out for a bit. There was a line out the door when I arrived, but don't let that scare you away. The team kept things moving quickly and efficiently. I ordered the Matcha Pandan with less sweet, and it was absolutely delicious! The pandan flavor pairs well with the earthy notes of the matcha. Honestly, I cannot even imagine how sweet it would be without modifying the sweetness level. As someone who prefers non dairy drinks, I was happy to hear from the girl taking my order that it's made with oat milk. That creamy oat milk combined with the matcha and pandan made the drink smooth. This one is definitely going to be my new go to order!

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MoonGoat Coffee Roasters

4.2
(216 reviews)
3.6 mi
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This is my first time at moon goat Coffee Roasters in Irvine in a commercial complex by UCI. There…read moreis lots of parking out front. It is a Large coffee shop with a warm and cozy interior. I loved the large painting on the wall depicting the rugged old west with a cow boy having a cup of coffee by the fire in the mountains. They have Different types of seating arrangements. The interior is modern with a comfortable lighting scene and wrap around floor to ceiling windows. They also have a large patio with more seating. I also noticed a fire place and a Television outside. Aside from their great coffee and Tea menu, they offer daily pastries, refreshments, small bites and coffee bean bags to go. I had the Horchata Latté with oat milk (available hot or cold). It was really good. It is made with 2 shots of their signature espresso with a house-made horchata syrup or base, steamed or iced milk, and a dusting of cinnamon. You could taste the quality of the coffee. It was really good. The coffee was a little strong. The service was great and prices are average. I really enjoyed hanging out in their shop with friends. They have several locations. I highly recommend Moon Goat Coffee Roasters.

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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Wall Writers Coffee

4.3
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Wall writer is awesome…read more Definitely get the pandan latte, but ask for it extra sweet because sometimes they don't put enough pandan syrup in it. Friendly staff, quick service, and a great place to work/study. The only downside is that the bathroom situation is a little weird because it is in a corporate park . but honestly, so worth it to go just make sure you park in the one hour parking!!

This is an ok coffee shop... 5-Stars for atmosphere & 3-Stars for drinks. That gives it 4-Stars…read moreover all. There is lots of seating inside and out with spaces for working/studying more inside and relaxing outside. Its also a great place if you want to take some nice IG photos. The staff is friendly and make drinks quickly. But the coffee drinks themselves are just ok. We both had Cortados this time and they were a little tasteless and too hot. Drinkable but not worth coming back for. Last time I came in alone and had a Flat White that was terrible and I dumped it out. I did not have time to ask for another but I'm sure they would have remade it. Wall Writers is located in an office complex but in a good way. There is plenty of free parking and in the afternoon and on Saturdays you can park right at the entrance. The restroom is located in a separate building across the courtyard and watching people search for it can be mildly entertaining LOL It is a nice place to work with plenty of natural light and a wonderful patio for enjoying nice weather. I just wish the drinks were a little better. But because of the convenient location I will probably try it again. Maybe Ill try something iced?

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