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    Saiga Vietnamese Eatery

    4.7 (465 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Betty Z.

    Great fast casual Vietnamese restaurant in Orange. If you don't want to trek out to Westminster/garden grove, Saiga is a solid option. They have a bunch of classics on their menu including pho, vermicelli bowls, bahn mi, garlic noodles and rice dishes. I ended up getting the vermicelli bowl with the crispy pork belly ($1 extra) as well as the grilled pork bahn mi. The vermicelli bowl was so good and refreshing with the slippery rice noodles and fresh vegetables. I also loved that it came with an egg roll. The egg roll was perfectly crispy and had a good filling ratio. I'm glad the cashier convinced me to get the crispy pork belly. I typically don't like pork belly because it's too fatty but this one was perfect with the crunchy skin and juicy tender meat. The nuoc cham fish sauce balanced out the whole dish too. I had the blended coconut Thai tea smoothie to go with my vermicelli bowl and it was delicious - creamy, nutty, sweet and a good amount of Thai tea flavor. The coconut paired so nicely with the Thai tea! I saved my bahn mi and paradise swirl (blended coconut strawberry and pineapple smoothie) for later and it was still good even hours later. There was plenty of parking in the plaza on a Saturday afternoon and the restaurant has a decent amount of seating inside. The workers were nice and professional. It was the perfect quick meal that I was looking for.

    Grilled Pork Bowl
    Dung N.

    This was our first stop on our recent Orange County trip. The eatery is modern and casual. We ordered two bowls- a vermicelli and a rice bowl. For the vermicelli, we opted for chicken, which came with an eggroll! The rice bowl came with grilled pork and a yummy green aioli sauce. They also have banh mi, pho, garlic noodles, kimchi fried rice, lemonade, and desserts! Both bowls were very flavorful and delicious! We also got a lychee green tea and a lemon guava green tea. Both drinks were refreshing! Service was friendly and quick! Can't wait to try more items on our next foodie trip!

    Stephanie H.

    A great fast-casual Vietnamese spot in Orange! So many options to choose from on the menu, ranging from banh mi to pho to garlic noodles! There is something for everyone! The staff were so friendly, and ordering was quick and easy. I tried the barbecue chicken banh mi, grilled pork vermicelli noodles, and the pork belly garlic noodles, and they were all a hit! The barbecue chicken banh mi was great, with the fluffy yet crunchy bread and juicy chicken, with the fresh and pickled veggies within. Such a large portion too, I saved the other half for later! The grilled pork vermicelli noodle was a nice palette cleanser, cool and refreshing noodles and fresh veggies, topped with fried shallots and amazing smelling grilled pork. Love the addition of the eggroll as well for a crispy texture change! The garlic noodles were definitely my favorite, with a hit-you-in-the-face garlicky punch. I loved the springy, bouncy noodle texture along with the fatty pork belly. Washed everything down with a lychee lemonade, which was not too sweet and refreshing for the carb-heavy meal. I can't wait to come back to try their other menu items, including the kimchi fried rice and pho! They're still having their promotion now, but 1 entree and get a drink 50% off! Lasting until this weekend! And then I believe they're bringing back a Happy Hour menu afterwards, which I'm excited for... Eat good, eat fast!

    Grilled Pork Vermicelli with Eggroll, BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl, & Lychee Green Tea
    Shirley L.

    I really like the variety on their menu and it's an easy go to spot, especially for takeout. My go to is the grilled pork vermicelli, especially with the fish sauce which is super flavorful and the crispy egg roll. We also ordered the BBQ chicken rice bowl and it was a solid choice. I paired my meal with the lychee green tea and it was really refreshing, and the service was great as well with everyone being very kind. Definitely a spot I'd keep in rotation.

    Strawberry lemonade and lychee green tea
    Ana B.

    For drinks, we got the strawberry lemonade, which was sweet and mildly tart, and the lychee green tea, with a sweet flavor and a green tea aftertaste. Highly recommend both! Tried the eggrolls; first off they were pretty big. The outside was flaky and not at all greasy. The filling was hot and flavorful. Got the pork belly bahn mi. Good flavor, tastes smoked with flavors of cinnamon and star anise. However, didn't have a lot of meat in it. Had about 4 slices per half. The pork belly was nice and crispy. Tried the grilled pork bahn mi. Was expecting a BBQ pork flavor but this was different and good! Smoky and juicy. Felt like this sandwich had a little bit more pork in it. You order at the kiosk and they bring your food out! Easy and great service!

    Crispy Pork Belly Garlic Noodles
    Trinity T.

    Overall we really enjoyed the food and ambiance here. Everything was brought out to us (we dined in). The lychee lemonade was sweet, tart and strong on the lychee (I love that). The Thai tea was decent, not strong on the tea flavor but still good. I added an egg to my shaken beef and it was cooked perfectly, nice and runny. The beef was tender and the side salad + pickled onions added to the dish was a nice refreshing touch. The star dish was the crispy pork belly! The pork belly is perfectly crispy while also being flavorful. The flavor came through in every single bite! The staff was very nice, they have an Easter "iSPY" hunt happening and if you find everything on the list you'll get a sweet treat. Really nice touch to get customers & kiddos to engage and look around.

    Julie T.

    Delicious Vietnamese food in OC. From vermicelli, rice to salad bowls and PHO and Bánh Mi, this spot has a little bit of anything for everyone! Their Pho is solid and also tastes just as great to go! Love that they don't use the plastic to go packaging! Rich broth with generous portions of meat. Their bánh mì is a large portion and my go to is their roasted pork belly! Cannot to wrong with whatever protein you crave. Their vermicelli bowls feel light and fresh to satisfy your Vietnamese food cravings! We went for pork belly and the grilled pork. Also their Vietnamese coffee game is STRONG just how I like it Go check them out!

    BBQ chicken garlic noodles
    Yiping K.

    Reservation: Not needed - fast casual Parking: Super easy parking in lot right outside Vibes: Very bright and welcoming atmosphere with greenery and free wifi Service: friendly and efficient Grilled Pork Banh Mi: my personal highlight - perfectly toasted bread and the grilled pork was so flavorful Garlic noodles with BBQ chicken: chicken skin had really nice color on them and noodles had the right amount of garlic Brisket Pho: great amount of noodles and brisket with the classic basil, bean sprouts, and jalapeños provided and hoisin and sriracha packets to taste Everything together was under $40 - a convenient, quick meal for good value!

    Chicken Vermiccelli Bowl.
    Daniel D.

    I was pretty bummed that the Boba place was shut down initially, not knowing what new spot would replace it. But like a Phoenix reborn from the ashes of a past life, Saiga Vietnamese Eatery was created. The store itself leans small-medium size, but it was empty when we came in so there was no issue finding a seat. Ordering was easy and we got our food within 10 minutes. I ordered the Chicken Vermicelli bowl and I feel like I hit an equally healthy and delicious find. The sauce was just the right amount of tangy and the sides were proportioned just right. It looks like they use Rotisserie chicken as the protein. I would order that bowl again and again. Though I am tempted to also go for their garlic noodles. Coming back again for sure.

    Banh mi w pork belly
    Anne I.

    I've been to their Irvine location and was hoping that this restaurant would be as consistent as Irvine and it delivered! Husband and I ate the banh mi sandwich with grilled pork, vermicelli with barbecue chicken and garlicky noodles with crispy pork belly. Don't tell anyone, but we actually like the banh mi sandwich more here than at Lee's Sandwiches! And the crispy pork belly with the garlicky noodles put it over the top - I never had crispy pork belly before. Every bite was so good, definitely coming back! The restaurant is casual and family-friendly and the server is cheerful. :)

    Justine R.

    Came here recently and was really impressed. We tried the pho, pork belly banh mi, egg rolls, and drinks -- honestly no misses. The ingredients tasted fresh, portions were solid, and the flavors were on point. The pork belly banh mi was probably my favorite. It's a great place for a casual lunch or dinner when you want something comforting but not too heavy. Bonus that they also sell items in stores! Would definitely return.

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    Kat N.

    The server had only been working at Saiga for 3 days but she was doing an amazing job; she acknowledged us pretty quickly when we arrived, was doing some food prep activities as well, delivered the food, and was bussing and cleaning tables immediately. Truly superb work ethic and customer service. The vermicelli with pork belly and egg roll was our favorite of the 3 dishes we tried. The pho was classic and tasted nice and light. Unfortunately the kimchi fried rice fell flat in terms of tangy fermented kimchi flavor although the chicken was decent.

    Sharon L.

    Saiga Vietnamese Eatery absolutely nails it with their pork belly bánh mì--it's hands down the best I've ever had, and I've tried a lot. The pork belly is perfectly cooked, crispy and flavorful without being overwhelming, and the balance with the bread, sauce and pickled veggies is just spot on. Service is always fast and quiet in the store, maybe I've always caught them at a slower time. I do enjoy the calmness compare to other Vietnamese places (ambiance) I'll admit, I've stuck to this one item because I'm usually hesitant to order noodles at places like this, but honestly, this sandwich alone keeps me coming back. Even if you made the drive out to Garden Grove or went to a more traditional Vietnamese spot, you'd be hard-pressed to find a bánh mì quite like this one. It really stands out.

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    What is the tofu covered in, breadcrumbs? GF?

    Hi Elizabeth, the tofu is bread-coated so it is not gluten-free.

    Is there no kimchi fried rice for this location?

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    Mama Hong's Vietnamese Kitchen - Orange

    Mama Hong's Vietnamese Kitchen - Orange

    4.3
    (319 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    The food is why we return…read more Parking here isn't bad! There's enough space to drive around in peace. Leaving the lot though, I recommend you be safe and aware. At random hours, there can be tons of movement outside the restaurant. The food here?? Oh my gosh. I absolutely love that combination plate. I always order the combination meat with grilled chicken vermicelli noodles. I think this time I went was probably the best I've received! My boyfriend and I decided to try their fried rice because we constantly order the same thing here and in all honesty? It was delicious! They added a generous amount of beef to the dish. I honestly thought it was great. Their lemonade straight up tastes like lemons were truly used (we have a lemon tree and it reminds me of my dad's lemonade.) Highly recommend the food here. The environment here is so cozy. I absolutely love coming here at night because the interior is lit up by some string lights wrapping around the restaurant. Great family friendly spot and an excellent date spot. The service? It felt awkward coming in. The 3 people at the counter just stood there staring at us I'm like so do I just go pick a seat or something haha. Eventually the person who would be our actual server showed us to our table and was one of those "I'm here to get things done" kinda workers. Everything came out in an efficient manner and we were checked up on when necessary. No complaints here :) As always though, will definitely be coming back

    Visited Mama Hong's for a pho outing with my daughter, who's a huge fan of the dish. From the…read moremoment we sat down, our server Daisy set the tone. She was attentive, warm, and genuinely great with my daughter. The one hiccup came when my daughter wanted to swap a meat option for steamed veggies in her pho. Daisy let us know the kitchen doesn't accommodate menu customizations, so we got creative and ordered everything on the side. It worked out, though it ended up costing about the same as a kids' pho for what amounted to a simple substitution. Outside of that, the experience was excellent, the restaurant was clean, the service was top-notch, and the menu had a solid variety to choose from. The lack of flexibility with customization is the only reason I'm not giving five stars, but I'd still recommend Mama Hong's without hesitation.

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    Pho Oh Tasty

    Pho Oh Tasty

    4.2
    (972 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Our FAVORITE pho spot we've been coming to for 10 years, it's always so delicious. The beef spring…read morerolls were fresh, flavorful, and honestly one of my favorite things we ordered. The dipping sauce was very delicious. The rare beef pho soup was rich, comforting lots of flavor, the broth tasted like it had been simmering for hours. My Hubs ordered #34 rice plate with beef, 2 egg rolls & salad, it was a good portion, he said it was a satisfying meal. The beef was well seasoned, the egg rolls were crispy, and everything paired really well together. Great food, generous portions, and definitely a place I'd go to when craving pho & Vietnamese comfort food. :)

    When I'm in a pho mood, I tend to come here…read more This place is tucked away next to a barber shop in a strip mall. I've never had trouble parking for dinner, no matter how busy it was. The place is small but there's a lot of seating. Decor is sparse but I'm just here for the food. Even when it's busy, there's usually quick turn over on the tables so the wait is never long unless there's a big group. Service is usually pretty quick. My only complaint is that the pho often comes out before or the same time as the appetizers. I tend to order a shrimp and pork spring roll which comes with a peanut sauce for dipping, and my go-to is the large pho beef combo bowl, which comes with all the cuts of beef along with thin strips of tendon and tripe. The flavor of the broth is delicious, and the bowl is always filling, but if I want a little more variety then maybe I'll skip the appetizer and order a small bowl and a pork banh mi sandwich to go with it. My +1 prefers the pho bowl with meatballs. Note: there's no children's menu so we've had to get creative for our little one. We've had luck ordering a side of rice and a fried egg, and mixing it together. There are closer pho spots, but I prefer the broth at this one. I've never had a bad dish or experience here.

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    Nguyen's Kitchen

    Nguyen's Kitchen

    3.9
    (2.8k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    We were in the area from out of state and found this place , let me tell you the food was amazing I…read moreordered the NK sliders and my husband ordered the garlic noodles with bulgogi beef both dishes were delicious and you can taste all the ingredients that blend so well together! A+ for the garlic sauce ! Definitely recommend!

    A friend recommended Nguyen's Kitchen to me. She said the bulgogi garlic noodles (with fried egg)…read moreand chicken wings would change my life! I stopped by for an early dinner on my way back to San Diego last weekend. My friend and I each got the bulgogi garlic noodles (I added the egg but for $2.50 not sure it added a lot of flavor or value to the dish), shared the wings and an order fries. I also ordered a Vietnamese coffee on the cashier's recommendation--good suggestion, nice flavor without an overpowering amount of sugar. The wings were fantastic. Fries were fair, good portions and flavorful. I liked the noodles but weren't blown away. Everything was very soft, not a lot of textural change. The portion was generous with lots of bulgogi beef. The service was great--friendly and responsive. They have a small lot which was fine at 530pm on Sunday but probably problematic at lunch or normal dinner hours. My one complain was dirty dining room. Maybe it was just after the lunch rush, but the tables and floor could have used some wiping and the trash cans were full. Nice easy meal stop off the freeway at Orange.

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    SUP Noodle Bar - Irvine

    SUP Noodle Bar - Irvine

    4.3
    (3.3k reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$

    Pho was amazing, the spring rolls were delicious with the dipping sauce! The restaurant was packed,…read morebut service was still on point! My server was so considerate and asked if we needed extra noodles because we only ordered one bowl of pho. Will def come here again!

    I've always wanted to properly dive into the world of Pho? Well, after an amazing hike in Irvine…read morethe other day, I was absolutely famished and decided it was the perfect time to make that happen. I spent a little while scrolling through options, and boy, am I thrilled I landed on this particular spot! Seriously, it was such a great decision. From the moment I stepped inside, the whole atmosphere was just fantastic - really warm, inviting, and had a super cool vibe. And the food? Oh my goodness, the pho itself was utterly incredible! The broth was incredibly rich and flavorful, and all the fresh ingredients just hit every single spot. It wasn't just good; it was truly the best pho I've ever tasted, by far! The staff, especially the person who served me, was so genuinely friendly and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I even had a bit of a comical struggle trying to master the chopsticks (still a work in progress, haha!), but honestly, it just added to the fun. I'm already daydreaming about my next visit - I absolutely can't wait to go back!

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    Our Beef Belly Pho Lunch Special is back! Valid for dine-in only from 10AM to 4PM.
    The answer to all your cravings!
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    Garlic Chicken Wing with Aji Sauce

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