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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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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- 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 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

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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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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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

This place feels like you're eating your grandma's homemade Vietnamese cooking--but with a modern twist. The food tastes fresh, comforting, and full of flavor while still feeling elevated. They have a great variety of dishes, so there's something for everyone, and everything we tried was delicious. The service was also incredibly fast, making the whole experience even better. If you're looking for authentic comfort food with a contemporary touch, this spot is definitely worth checking out! read more

I was impressed by how fresh everything tasted. From the herbs to the vegetables and perfectly cooked proteins, every ingredient added something special to the meal. I'll definitely be back. read more

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

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

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

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

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 read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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 visited their orange location before i loved their food. The irvine location was their original spot. They baked and cooked here in irvine. I got the crunchy pork belly and pork belly bowl. I also got the refresher. Highly recommended. read more

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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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

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

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

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

Saiga feels like a to go spot. While there is a couple of tables I would definite just get my food to go. We got the Porkbelly garlic noodles and the porkbelly banh mi. Food was pretty good however I think the flavors were a little too strong. The sauce helps bring out a little more balance to the dish. If you want quick garlic noodles this is the place. read more

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

Really really delicious chicken banh mi!! This eatery is a little bit hidden away but is so worth the find. Easily order online beforehand for no wait. I will be coming back here for lunch for sure! read more

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Tried a few dishes including the pho combo, pork noodles, and chicken vermicelli -- everything was flavorful and freshly made. The pho broth was rich and comforting, the pork noodles had that perfect savory-sweet balance, and the chicken dish came with crisp, fresh veggies and an egg roll that tied it all together. This isn't a full dine-in restaurant -- it's more of a to-go and pickup spot with a few seats available if you want to eat there. Still, everything came out quick, hot, and beautifully presented. ‍‍ Service: self service but if you have a question they are super friendly and helpful team -- they walked us through the menu and made sure we had everything we needed. For more food finds and local gems, follow me on Instagram @joh.eats! read more

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

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A hidden gem in the area! Perfect for a quick take out as there is limited seating inside. The pork belly banh mi and grilled pork vermicelli bowl was our favourite. Really delicious! read more

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Simply delicious! Have ordered here multiple times, including catering, and it's always been a crowd pleaser. Their pork belly is out of this world, and the green sauce is drink-able. Their cookies are also amazing! read more

The crispy pork belly is the best here. I usually get it with garlic noodles. But it is honestly great in the banh mi or salad as well. The seating is limited for the location. But I usually order ahead on the website. This way the pickup is quicker in case there is a long line of people who ordered onsite via an ordering kiosk. read more

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

Found Saiga unexpectedly in this little airport business park. Hidden Gem! Crowded and busy but super efficient. The order terminals made the ordering process so easy. Small seating area but it seemed like the tables turned over quickly so I didn't have to wait long for a seat. At the same time, I didn't feel rushed while enjoying my food. I had the pork belly banh mi and it was out of this world. Super tasty with the perfect amount of seasonings. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. read more

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Holy shit this banh mi is so good even their lychee drink is so refreshing. I love almost every single item on this menu.

Saiga is a hidden gem popular in the foodie community for its amazing fast casual Vietnamese inspired eats. This spot is located in an unassuming area with a good amount of parking spots. Inside, the shop is on the smaller side with about 3 tables for seating. As for their menu, they have a great selection of rice, garlic noodle, banh mi, and pho dishes. I stopped by for lunch and knew I had to try their popular Crispy Pork Belly Rice Bowl! I really enjoyed the green aioli sauce that came with it and the flavor from the pork belly itself. Overall, this spot should definitely be on your list next if you are looking for a quick grab and go lunch or dinner. Keep in mind that this spot is not open on the weekends and that the crispy pork belly is sold while supplies last so they could sell out. All of the staff are very friendly and efficient here. I am glad I finally got the chance to check this spot out! read more

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Haven't been here in a while because I've been going to the one in Orange. And I was a little bit disappointed, the grilled pork banh mi wasn't as good, I also ordered the pork belly kimchi rice bowl and didn't get any aioli sauce read more

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Saiga Irvine is such a gem! Everything about this place hits - from the cozy, welcoming vibe to the super fresh, flavorful food. The bánh mì was incredible, the pork belly garlic noodles are an absolute must, and the blended coconut Thai tea was a fun, unexpected standout. Perfect spot for a quick but satisfying lunch if you're in the area. Easily becoming one of my go-to Irvine lunch spots. read more

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I got to go last night from here on the way home from work. I ordered ahead of time by calling in. Pick up was super quick. The place itself is tiny with about three tables for inside seating. This is more of a to go place. The food and flavors were on point. I got two combo pho and the popcorn chicken. Everything was delish. The broth was flavorful, chicken crispy, and portions were good. Pricing is very reasonable. Will def go back again for to go. They also have a catering menu that looks promising for work events or parties. read more

I've been to Saiga twice! This is my first time here for their Irvine location. I love how it's very fast service, food is always good! It's my go to Asian fast food! It's my first time trying the kimchi fried rice and would say 10/10 and you can never go wrong with any pork belly dishes they have! Ambiance is simple and cute I will definitely come back and try different locations. read more

Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - Garlic Noodles with Pork Belly Kimchi Fried Rice with BBQ Chicken Lychee Lemonade Strawberry Lemonade - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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