Small location, huge flavor! While we loved the pho, the crispy pork was by far our fav! And the bonus was the drinks were the best complements to our meal. But the best part was the hardest working server. Line was out the door and she managed to serve everybody so quickly Would've been packed even if the spot was 2x larger Thank you so much for the invite : Saiga Eatery, 17805 Sky Park Cir Suite B, Irvine, CA 92614 : Plenty of parking : very limited seating but plenty of space outside! : $71.79 total (includes tax and tip) Order Crispy pork rice Grilled pork garlic noodles Combination pho Egg rolls Lychee green tea Vietnamese coffee read more

If you are craving some Vietnamese food, this place has you covered! They have everything ranging from banh mi (chicken, pork belly, grilled pork, tofu), to pho, rice bowls, fried rice, garlic noodles, vermicelli (bun), salads, side dishes, and flavorful drinks! If you are even looking for some to-go options to save and eat during the week, they offer the convenience of frozen meals too! I personally tried the grilled pork banh mi, a milk tea, and topped it off with a chocolate cookie! I also got a frozen box of brisket pho. Everything was so delicious! The bread of a banh mi sandwich is always very important to me. This was a 10/10 as the bread was the perfect crispiness on the outside and soft on the inside. The milk tea combined with the chocolate cookie was the perfect afternoon refreshment that I needed. It is a smaller shop but there is plenty of parking and tables outside to enjoy. I highly recommend this shop to ALL! read more

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We were pleasantly surprised by this small take out spot in the middle of lots of warehouse-like buildings. We tried the garlic noodles with pork belly, the tofu vermicelli and the tofu banh mi. It was the best tofu we've had. They batter it and it's so flavorful. The banh mi was fresh with tasty veggies too. The garlic noodles weren't super garlicky, but I personally would have loved more garlic! The pork belly was crisp and the portions were good. There are 3 small tables outside and it was nice to try the food right away. Will be back for the tofu! read more

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Banh Mi!!! I love the overall taste and at a reasonable price. Go to sky park off of McArthur, well worth it. Not a lot of seats, but tons of flavor. read more

a friend of mine works in this area so we met for dinner. i was like "uhh where is this place?" because this is a GHOST KITCHEN in a businessy/industrial area! that seems to be a growing trend in irvine/costa mesa but it's cool with me. there was plenty of parking surrounding the restaurant and unlike other ghost kitchens i have been to, this place offered seating so you could actually dine in if you wanted. you order from a kiosk and it was very easy. they make everything to order but it only took like 20 mins for our whole order to come out. and they apologized for the wait too because it was a dinner rush (seriously there were a ton of people there), but again, it was cool with me. my friend got pho and garlic noodles with chicken. i got a grilled pork noodle bowl and egg rolls. and a vietnamese coffee. this places packages everything as if you're taking it to go. they're actually very thoughtful with it too; like the bowl comes with an eggroll and they packaged it separately so that it wouldn't get soggy. the only thing is that since we ate there, i felt like i wasted a bunch of plastic. but it is what it is! i thought my food looked better than my friend's. the bowl of pho /looked/ smaller than at other places. but then she let me try her food and i had fomo. the broth was super dark and rich and deep with flavor and the garlic noodles were bombbbbbb. they also come with this spicy green sauce that i really liked the flavor of but couldn't place what it was, even as i was licking the cup clean. my food was also great! the chargrill on my pork was a delight and the veggies were crisp. the sauce was again kind of spicy but the type that builds as you eat more. and the eggrolls were super crispy! my coffee was good too but i wish they had sealed cups for shaking because all the bitter coffee was on the bottom and milk on top and i couldn't get a good mix. i would definitely come back! read more

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Wow! Who would've thought? Saiga Vietnamese Eatery is a hidden gem situated in an commercial area. This place is perfect to grab some food and drinks to-go, or to even eat inside or outside. My husband and I had the brisket pho and crispy pork belly banh mi. I believe the pho has some fatty brisket pieces, in which I thoroughly enjoyed. Both items were shareable between us both. We also had the lychee iced tea and the iced pumpkin spice latte. Both drinks were tasty and refreshing. Parking was free and easy. Definitely would enjoy coming back here to try other items like the noodles or fried rice! read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Banh mi here is soo good! I would add on more pork belly if it were an option though the amount is good already. Ordered it for curbside pick up and got my food fast! Order status is communicated through text message , I would say they have a pretty established online system! Looks like a small shop from outside but this might be my go-to banh mi stop! read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery is tucked away in a business district that you wouldn't notice if you didn't find it on Yelp first. The staff are nice and the location is super small but clean. I tried their Combination Pho and Chicken Banh Mi and ate at home. The pho broth was good but not the richest of pho broths. The filet mignon (bò tái) was very high quality and fatty and delicious! The brisket was good but a bit dry and could be more flavorful. There were no mint, bean sprouts, lime or hoisin sauce though so don't expect a full authentic restaurant pho experience. The Chicken Banh Mi was very good! The bread was fresh, the carrots were finely diced but still crunchy, the chicken wasn't dry and the house mayo was creamy. There was strangely no cucumber but it wasn't missed by any means. I also had the Thai Tea which was good and not too sweet. Overall it's great as a takeout option and I'd recommend trying it if you're in the area. I really want to try their frozen meal options which would make a great late night meal for when all the restaurants are closed and will have to come back and grab some. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Pho Noodle Soup Combination - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Peaceful location to come in. Card payment is mainly acceptable only. Pho I got is very nice but wish had more veggies. Service was perfect and got awesome staff. read more

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It's a hidden gem tucked away in a business park. The crispy pork belly is crispy and delicious and the garlic noodles have all the flavor you need. Would definitely come back and it's on my place to go for a good meal. read more

- I had the garlic noodles with chicken. Chicken was well cooked. Noodles were hard. - small sit down location, better for takeout. read more

We ordered grilled pork banh mi and plain pho. It was fast service and so good!!! I will definitely go back

i've actually been wanting to try this place for a while and it was sooo yummy!! service was super quick and we got more of the green aioli cos it tasted so good they have soo many options like vermicelli and pho and viet coffee and thai tea! i will go back to try more things on their menu! it's in a business complex so the place is smaller but they had a lot of seating inside and also nice outside chairs for bigger parties! garlic noodles w grilled pork (thit nuong): omgg this was my fav!! the pork was super soft and flavorful and i love how much they give u and it wasn't dry at ALLL! the noodles were also rly garlicky and citrusy and cooked more al dente which is just how i like them~ kimchi fried rice: the portions r so generous so it filled us UPPP this rice was on the softer side and im so glad the kimchi didn't have a sour flavor the rice grains r small like com tam (broken rice) so i love that they incorporated it! it already comes w an egg so we accidentally added an extra one on top but there r no regrets bc it was perfectly runny and added sm to the dish lychee lemondade + lychee green tea: my weakness is lychee drinks and these were super refreshing after such a heavy meal xD they weren't too sweet and u can rly taste the lychee flavor and i CHUGGED it after read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - garlic noodles with grilled pork kimchi fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

My first time trying Saiga & definitely coming back! My favorite was the grilled pork with vermicelli noodles. The sauce had a kick & was very flavorful. The pho was very homey & warmed my soul. The green aioli sauce was perfect to dip the pork belly & garlic noodles into to. The lychee green tea was a perfect pair with all of the dishes we tried. Can't wait to come back & try more! read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Combination pho, pork belly garlic noodles, grilled pork Vermicelli, bbq chicken kimchi fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

I got the garlic noodles with bbq chicken and pork belly and they did not disappoint. The pork belly was super crispy and flavorful and the bbq chicken was super tender. They also have frozen meals you can buy! The viet coffee paired perfectly with our meal and the lychee green tea did not disappoint. Plus, they have a self ordering kiosk and online ordering!! read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Garlic Noodles with Vietnamese BBQ Chicken Garlic noodles with pork belly Iced Vietnamese Coffee Lychee Green tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Simple, fast, delicious Vietnamese lunch boxes with a combination of meat, veggies, and carb. My favorite is the Crispy Pork Belly Vermicelli - the pork is perfectly fried and the fish sauce that comes with bowl compliments both the meat and noodles well. I also got to try their chocolate chip cookie - it's pretty giant and has a soft and gooey center. Really enjoyed the flavor and texture. Saiga offers good catering options for corporate and event lunches - they would deliver (for a fee) for large orders and the ordering process was easy and efficient! read more

Saiga Eatery was amazing! They have everything you could want from noodles, to pho, and other small bites. Their food has so much flavor and they are great at serving you quickly. Their service is amazing and they have options to dine in or take your food to-go. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Garlic noodles with pork belly Strawberry Lemonade - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Right off the bat, the atmosphere in here was amazing! Music choice is great I ordered the garlic noodles with pork belly. The pork belly was sooooo crispy and the noodles were so garlicky. My friend got the filet mignon pho and the lychee green tea which was also very yummy. Next time, i think I'll get the lychee green tea instead of the thai tea to balance out the flavors but the thai tea was still top notch. DO NOT SLEEP on the cookies, either!! The chocolate peanut butter cookie was to DIE FOR! It was crunchy and gooey and not super sweet. This spot is a must try if you love viet food! read more

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

Found this hidden gem 5 mins near my office. Me and my friends waited less than 10 mins for our food. I bought some frozen meals to try as well. 100% recommend! read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - I'm glad I found this place, literally 5-minute drive from my office. They are known for their garlic noodle and banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Saiga is tucked away in the corporate complex of Sky Park Circle. Pretty sure they mainly cater to the businesses around during lunch hours for people to grab take out and go. There are a few small tables inside and outside, but not enough for more than a few groups without also crowding the unmanned storefront. For what you get it's a little underwhelming. Rice had a bit of quinoa consistency. Generally bland without sauce. The 'extra' sauce is 50 cents, but the meal doesn't come with any to begin with so it's not actually extra. Food comes in a recyclable container, but it isn't microwaveable which could be a turn off if you're grabbing food to-go but not having the means to heat it up later. The presentation is nice, like a mom who's put care into putting together their kids lunch, but the portion suggests you're the least loved of your siblings. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Fried rice with tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Nothing bad but nothing stood out to me. I would go back to try other dishes since my group only ordered the garlic noodles and the restaurant has such high reviews - it makes me think I ordered the wrong dish. We ordered three different noodles and the consensus was that the BBQ chicken was the best one. I had the pork belly which was decent but really oily. I also was excited to try the lychee lemonade but it was just tasted like regular lemonade. Tons of parking though, easy to miss because it's in an industrial area. read more

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Saw this spot on Instagram had high expectations cause the video made it seem fire. Bread was OK. Definitely store bought. Veggies were fresh. Decently portioned. Peppers had a nice kick to them. The pork belly was nicely cooked but in my opinion a crispy skin texture would have been icing on the cake. I feel like if y'all had options to add on more toppings other than fried egg it would enhance the flavor profile and texture of the banh mi. Passion fruit spritzer was syrup based, but the way it was described - made it seem fancy for $6 lol Also turn up the A/C !! sheesh I was sweating hard in there. Lastly, cashier or front should always have someone there to greet or accommodate with questions. Assuming it's lack of staff but if this is an ongoing thing it's unacceptable. read more

Food here is pretty decent. Nothing super special but does the job if you are working near by and don't want to go some place far for decent Vietnamese food. Service's been decent except yesterday, the person that was handing out the order had attitude towards not just me but other customers picking up the food. Just unfriendly and didn't really want to help out trying to pick up order. Service could be better. Also, it's a self ordering service on iPads but asks for tip at the end. I don't understand why it asks to tip when I'm ordering my own food. read more

Me and my son came out here for some Vietnamese food. We were totally craving for some noodles and a Bahn Mi. Loved it! The noodles were so flavorful as well as the chicken and I absolutely loved that the noodles were not greasy. That was the winner for me. When I say the chicken has flavor it really dud and so juicy. My son had the Bahn Mi which he said it was the best he's ever had. The bread was nice and soft. The service was awesome and the workers were friendly. The place is small but there are a couple tables and chairs that you can sit on and it's super clean. Overall experience was an obvious 5 stars. You gotta go get you some. You will not be disappointed! read more

Came here with my girlfriend since we were in the area. The restaurant is quite small, better for to go orders & has a few two person tables. The Pork Belly Banh Mi is quite good, a little expensive but overall yummy. The pork belly rice bowl is solid but there isn't enough meat to the rice ratio unfortunately so we were left with a ton of rice. Overall good & 4/5 experience. Lunch rush happens bc of the local business park patrons. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

I love that I found a Vietnamese spot less that's in Irvine and so close to the airport and my place. It's a small space located in Sky Park but the food is amazing and they have good drinks as well. There's not that many good viet places in Irvine especially one that serves banh mi. I love the pork belly banh mi and the pork belly garlic noodles, and their Vietnamese iced coffee and Thai tea was amazing as well. Will definitely be back. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is near my work so I wanted to give it a try during lunch today. I had a couple coworker to order with me. I would say the place may be a bit hard to find. Please note that they are a vendor in Smart Kitchens. The entrance area has signs that say "pick up in the back of the building" but the owner let me know that it's only for delivery drivers so normal pick up can go to the front. However, pick up was very fast and timely. I ordered Steak & Egg bowl, Pork Belly Banh Mi, and Kumquat Spritzer. Both of my coworkers got the Chicken & Egg bowls. I would say that it is a bit on the pricier side, but the food was definitely worth it! The bowl was very filling, and everything was well cooked and seasoned. My coworkers are very satisfied as well. It will definitely be my go-to place whenever I need lunch on a workday. I just wish they could open for dinner or for weekend so I can have my friends and family to support them! read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Stead Steak & Egg Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

On a whim, I decided to try Saiga. It is a little hard to find since it is in an individual park. I ordered in the store. You pay when you order and I waited about ten minutes. I ordered bun, vermicelli with lettuce, cucumber and carrots and herbs. It comes with a crispy spring roll on the side. What a nice surprise. They mix fish sauce and chili. It is a great blend. My mouth is still happy. I ordered the grilled pork as my protein. There are a couple of tables inside. Don't plan on eating here unless you are traversing to somewhere that you can't sit down and eat. The new model for restaurants is no customer service. Pay and they deliver to the front counter. I'm shocked, but I will be back again. read more

Saiga is an interesting spot in that it's only to go and uses a shared kitchen format that is starting to become a bit more popular. The easiest way to get the food is probably ordering from a food app although you can go there yourself to pickup as well (unsure if they take orders at the door so do recommend either calling ahead or using a takeout app). If you do go decide to pick up yourself like I did, do be warned it's a little bit tough to find. It's in the center of the strip mall in some narrow lanes. You'll come to Saiga when you see a bunch of doorbells near a white door. Just ring the doorbell with Saiga and someone will come out with your order. The food itself is not only pretty well-priced but also a good amount and flavorful. I got the pork belly bowl for about $11, and it came with lemongrass pork belly that was so well seasoned, some aioli that was a good complement and not too heavy along with Vietnamese veggies. Not too complicated but all made for a really solid lunch. Definitely recommend trying if you're looking for a simple to go / delivery option that isn't super overpriced and packed full of flavor. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Pork Belly Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Long overdue review...this small family owned Vietnamese restaurant is easily one of the best ones out there. You don't find many that are good in Irvine as well. Very close to corporate businesses for a quick lunch. The inside has minimal seating space, but most people order to-go. I highly recommend their pork belly bowl. Their homemade sauce compliments it so well. Big portion of protein and some greens to give it some balance. Their Thai tea was really tasty for me, however, it can be a little too sweet for some. They also have party trays available for sandwiches. Large parking space since it's located inside some sort of business center. Go check them out! read more

OFFER YOURSELF A QUICK LUNCH AT FOOD DELIVERY! They are literally serving Vietnamese sandwiches, rice bowl, garlic noodle, coffee and cartering trays. Because the store is located in Irvine where there are many businesses and manufacturers; they offer quick lunch and food delivery to your work place. This place is featuring CRISPY PORK BELLY BANH MI (Vietnamese sandwiches). The crispy pork belly is marinated so flavorful; it's not salty and the pork skin is really crispy. The KIMCHI FRIED RICE is served with crispy pork belly and a medium omelet, which is the most popular bowl. This bowl is so delicious; the fried rice tastes rich and smell so good with flavor of butter. The kimchi doesn't make the rice taste sour. It is also a perfect combination of fried rice and crispy pork belly. I was so full, but still craving another bowl . I wish I could have a green chili dipping sauce to make it more flavorful (I'm a savory eater). The Vietnamese coffee is a must to try because it's just strong enough to help you stay awake during your working day. The food is so delicious and satisfy my craving. I highly recommend you CHECK IT OUT and order their signature bowls. read more

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First time trying this place tonight. I ordered online for pick up and it was ready within 10 minutes. Ordered pork vermicelli with egg roll and pork rice bowl for the wife. And a side of beef broth. Food was ready when I got there so that's a plus. No waiting. Got home and we proceeded to inhale this delicious meal. The sauce for the vermicelli was delicious with a sweet spicy blend, full bodied flavor that I poured all over the vermicelli. I left a little for the egg roll so I can dip it in that sauce for a little kick of spice! The broth was full of flavor as well and everything tasted fresh. Some Vietnamese places feel like mass produced food tasting stale or lacking flavor. Not here. Glad we tried it and definitely coming back. read more

Came here for lunch today and what a pleasant surprise!! Now I know where to go for Vietnamese food close by. We tried the vermicelli with grilled pork and egg roll and the garlic noodles with pork belly. Both were very flavorful and decent size portions. The coconut coffee was delicious!! I never thought coconut and coffee would go well together but yum! This is a great place for casual dining. Would love to try more! My husband loves pho so we'll come back for that! read more

Delicious food! Will definitely come back. Tucked in the middle of a commercial area, not too easy to find. Very friendly staff. Did take out read more

Amazing place! Went here and the service was so convenient. Very fast and the staff was really nice. Ordered the Pork belly rice bowl & the chicken rice bowl as well as the lychee lemonade and lychee tea. The food was good! I think the lychee tea was a bit on the sweeter side but overall the meat in the dishes was so flavorful and filling. Not a lot of seating, but I feel like it's a more take it and go type of place. I heard that they will be opening up another location soon so i'm excited! read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Pork Belly Bowl, Chicken Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Found this location on Yelp and I was surprised at the location. There was a good selection and food was good. I had the kimchi fried rice with pork belly! So delicious. The location was small with a few seats and some outside seating. The staff was friendly and helpful. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Kimchi Fried Rice with Belly - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Had the chance to try this Vietnamese eatery and was impressed by the quality of the food they serve. The restaurant is tiny located next to some business complex but offer ample seatings outside. I tried the garlic noodle with grill pork and the grilled pork banh mi. Both were flavorful and very filling. I really enjoy eating it with the special green sauce on the side. The lychee tea I had was good as well as the pumpkin spice Vietnamese latte. Overall, I'm quite impressed by the quality of the food and what's the menu offers. I noticed they also sell a variety of healthy frozen packaged meals that look delicious as well. Seems like a good idea to grab some for a quick meal on the go. read more

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Found this place on Yelp. In a business park. About 5 tables inside, and you order at kiosk. Got the roasted pork bahn mi and pork belly bahn mi. Both were outstanding. Right amount of spice, veggies were crunchy, pork was tender, and baguette was soft and chewy. I would have liked more meat on both sammies. Prices were reasonable and service was friendly snd quick. Highly recommend! read more

I had the chicken vermicelli and wow...lots of flavor and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'm definitely going to be back!

Food is good at a good price. When ordering online it automatically charges you a 15% tip so if you don't want to tip pay close attention before accepting the total. The places is small not much room to sit it's best to order to go. read more