Saigon Avenue is hands down one of our absolute favorite places to eat. The pho is phenomenal, rich, comforting, perfectly balanced, and consistently some of the best I've ever had. Today I tried the grilled beef spring rolls for the first time and... wow. Easily the best I've ever had. Fresh, flavorful, perfectly grilled, and packed with so much goodness in every bite. I can tell already that I'm going to be craving these again tomorrow! What truly makes this place special (on top of the incredible food) is the service. The staff is always so warm, attentive, and genuinely wonderful. You feel welcomed the moment you walk in, every single time. read more

Saigon Avenue - Vietnamese Near Me - Monrovia, California

Ooof I don't like giving 1 star review but this deserves it. We were looking for a quick lunch and got 2 pho + 1 egg rolls & a kumquat slush that they recommended. Everything was mediocre, although the service was good. We finished our meal and took the unfinished slush to go, and I was just chewing on the bits of kumquat inside the drink when I FOUND A PIECE OF NAIL Holy shit that was so gross. 2/11/2026 read more

Saigon Avenue - Drank this much before I found the nail - Vietnamese Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Nice cozy restaurant in old town Monrovia. Good portion and delicious. Plenty of green onions that I love! Soup is hot the way I prefer. Attentive service ! read more

Saigon Avenue - Meat Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Monrovia, California

I'll never order from here again. I ordered an all beef pho that came with 3 different types of beef but there was barley any in there. As well as the noodles was such a tiny portion, it was mainly just onion, along with not even 1 full beef ball, I ordered my beef sandwich with no jalapeños and it still came with jalapeño and the smallest slice of beef. And the toppings only came with 3 jalapeños, 3 mint leaves and one small slice of lemon. Never again, this cost me $45 for everything to come out in small and terrible portions or just wrong. I'm pregnant with the flu right now and this was extremely disappointing. read more

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Very traditional and community rooted. This family restaurant knows what it takes to carry-on they been around for years. I just wish they would allow requested combinations or additives. For example....I wanted tofu and vegetables in my fried rice ... I was told they couldn't do that. It's either one or the other not combining. Service is very attentive and friendly. read more

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I wouldn't come here again.... Maybe for the pomegranate chia lemonade but that's it. I was surprised the place was empty on a Saturday night. But whatever, the place looks cute from the outside, it has good reviews...why not? First off, the place has an off putting smell. Our server was very nice and friendly. We sat in the front by the window. The table was very sticky and greasy. Not cute anymore. The soup selection was limited. With the option to add additional protein and veggie toppings. I was disappointed when I didn't see tendon as one of the options. We ordered 2 Supremes. And 2 orders of pork spring rolls and 2 pomegranate chia lemonades. The rolls came out first with a pre packaged serving of a sauce. Huh?!I was expecting peanut sauce. I asked for peanut sauce. They did t have any. Again, huh?! Anyway, spring rolls tasted off. The soup was just ok. Service was great. But unfortunately my experience was not a good one. It wasn't terrible either, but I just wouldn't come back. As I leave my review I see they are temporarily closed. I wonder why .. read more

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I can believe I've lived in the area for so long and never been to this gem of a place. This pho is so tasty! I love it. Definitely made with love and the serving size is big! Fresh ingredients, friendly staff, spacious location. I came here on our 1 rainy day we had and it satisfied my craving for hot soup! Definitely come check Them out read more

This is a quiet little restaurant in beautiful downtown Montrose that serves excellent Vietnamese food. We had appetizers of fresh spring roll and and wonton wrapped fried shrimp called rocket shrimp. I had a tofu bahn mi, two of us had beef pho and one had rice and grilled chicken. The portions are generous and the prices a good value. The best part of the meal for me was delicious Vietnamese iced green tea, delicious no sugar needed. The service is friendly and excellent. We'll be back and we live in Castaic! Plan for time yo stroll the great downtown are with great ice cream shops for dessert. read more

Always amazing! Food is always piping hot and fresh and service is always super super quick. I love coming here for lunch or dinner. I'd recommend the filet mignon pho or rare steak pho along with any type of spring roll! The Thai tea is also super good too :) read more

Saigon Avenue - Vietnamese Near Me - Monrovia, California

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My go-to pho place. Always get the all beef pho with a lemonade. Super flavorful and service is always great.

Recently moved to downtown Monrovia area so I've been trying a lot of places. This place was very hard to find, didn't help that we went at night time for dinner. The food was disappointing! Lacked flavor. Meat tasted dry and old. Won't be back. read more

This was a smaller restaurant but the flavor and quality of their pho packed a punch. The server was kind and took time to chat with us about the food and performance of the business. As for the pho, they have high quality meats, the vegetables were fresh, the broth was tasty and not too oily. Looking forward to coming back! read more

I ordered the pork bahn mi and loved it! The meat is crispy and savory and the veggies are super fresh and flavorful. Quick service and a happy vibe. Will def return and try the pho in person since pho is always best eaten in person! read more

Saigon Avenue - Pork bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Monrovia, California

Tasty pho and fast service. The pho taste was pretty standard and delicious. I went on New Years Day and it was open still which was very nice. Perfect for a chilly day. The shop is a little small but roomy enough with available seating. read more

Saigon Avenue - Vietnamese Near Me - Monrovia, California

Always friendly service when I go and I visit pretty often. The pho trio and the spring rolls do it for me every time.

/)/) ( . .) ( づ so sorry for the review but this was the worst banh mi I've had it was so disappointing for $11??? That's outrageous charging that much for a small skinny banh mi. Barely any fillings and almost no veggies in there only meat in a small baguette. Super greasy, not crispy at all. I really don't understand the good reviews here they haven't had a good solid banh mi before. I can recommend banh mi hoa phat, half the price but crazy quality. Even the packaging is so smartly designed that it keeps the bread fresh and they package the veggies separately for you to add so the bread won't get soggy. Here it was all wrapped in plastic wrap. Super disappointing for that price. Didn't even take a picture because it was too sad and not picture worthy. read more

Back again.. this is my go to spot for Vietnamese in the area. Food is always fresh and service is prompt and attentive. Ambiance is ok I just order to go mostly because parking in Monrovia sucks. They also have the best eggrolls around. Would recommend if you're in the mood for Pho.... read more

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Went to Saigon Ave for lunch and we shared a couple of dishes. We started with the pomegranate lemonade w/ chia seeds and the drink was perfectly sweetened, and very refreshing. We ordered the pork spring rolls, the shaking beef banh mi, and the pork vermicelli. All the dishes were very tasty, no complaints. We would definitely return again. The service was very friendly and the restaurant has a nice warm welcoming feel. read more

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we are staying at the hospital nearby and ordered a few items (we order from local spots every day for cancer patient getting treated) the Thai ice tea had bugs ontop and under the lid. His sandwhich had a hair in it ! (the hair was half black half white) horrible service called but got no answer . I want them to be aware because food safety should be top priority. they do not deserve the A on their window . I hope staff sees this because the food you prepared went to someone who wanted Thai tea and is getting treated for cancer. read more

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The food is excellent! I have had their egg rolls, beef pho, pork banh-mi sandwiches with fried egg (and without twice) and Vietnamese coffee. This is my go-to Vietnamese restaurant for the Arcadia/Monrovia area. The interior is dated. But the service is excellent and he always has a smile on his face. He is super friendly! The restaurant is located on a small side street off Myrtle in downtown Monrovia. There is free street parking all around. The pho noodles are flavorful and comforting . The egg rolls are crunchy and you can adjust the sweetness level for the ice coffee. I also love their sandwiches. Overall, the food is consistently good. read more

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This is one of our long time fave local spots and we were so happy to see that they recently opened their indoor dining back up finally!! Their pork trio bowls have always been our go-to fave dish here - full of a choice of vermicelli noodles or rice, delicious thin pork, shrimp, egg roll, and veggies - SO GOOD!! Awesome flavor - especially with their vinegar sauce. We've been ordering this to-go throughout the pandemic just to get our fix haha!! As we were walking around Old Town this past Friday, we saw they reopened indoor dining and we were SO excited! It was chilly out and we really wanted some pho so we stopped in. It was so nice to see the smiling faces of the local family that own and run the restaurant!! We enjoyed a nice long chat to catch up after all these years haha! We both had a huge steaming bowl of their Shrimp Pho and wowww!! This might be the BEST pho broth I've ever had! The flavor is phenomenal- a delicate balance of ginger and savory notes with a nice hint of citrus. Their noodles have the loveliest texture and the portion of their shrimp in the pho is extremely generous. They're definitely gonna be our go-to for pho now lol. We also tried their Crispy Tofu and Frizzle Starter apps to begin with. Their crispy tofu is delicious - perfectly fried with very decent portion of tofu to breading. The Frizzle Starter comes with their Rocket Shrimp and two egg rolls - so so good! Rocket shrimp are shrimp wrapped in wonton paper and fried - excellent! And their egg rolls are some of my fave around. Full of deliciousness like pork, shrimp, glass noodle, veggies and even taro! All chopped up very nicely and fried perfectly - tastes fantastic dipped in that lovely vinegar sauce and the texture is on point. The inside is very cozy, intimate and relaxed - you can tell they're still trying to adjust to being back open. We're just so happy they're back and I highly recommend stopping in if you're visiting Old Town! read more

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The pho here is really good! Just inconvenient that sometimes there's the farmers market and it's hard to access the building. The restaurant isn't fancy or anything inside but the food is solid. read more

Love supporting small businesses. If you're in the area come try it. I got the beef with rice pretty good.

I order from here regularly and usually have a good experience. Unfortunately, on this order only 2 of 3 meals were delivered. I immediately placed a replacement order and called to ask if it could be prioritized. During the call, I was told the missing item had been sent, which was not the case. I ultimately canceled the replacement order. Sharing this for awareness. read more

In the top 2 of best grilled pork bahn mi sandwiches I've ever had. Went twice in a month and consistently delicious. Cozy place with fast and friendly service. Will definitely be back again and again. read more

Saigon Avenue - Grilled Pork Sandwich (banh mi) - Vietnamese Near Me - Monrovia, California

Love this place because there are so many veggie options while my meat eaters can be happy as well. Location is steps away from Myrtle and a Friday night date spot is perfect because you can walk it off at the street fair. Service is always friendly and pleasant. read more

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first time eating at the restaurant and it was soooo yummy and lovely!! Food: -always my pho tai -partner gets the multiple meat one The food was sooo good, the noodles are chewy and well cooked, broth isn't too heavy tasting but fully flavorful and clean (my fave type), and what stuck out was how many items (thatS what i call the add-ons like extra onion cilantros green onion) they added to each dish!!! It was sooo tasty. I loveeee my greens and it definitely added to the broth flavor and my experience! Service: -he was awesome as a server, prompt and present but also just kind and welcoming which is lovely! Price: -a couple more dollars than other places, but I think it's worth it! Overall: -yes! I really enjoyed Saigon this time around :) read more

I stopped in here on a rainy day to grab some takeout. I was really impressed with the quality of the food and service. The fresh kumquat slush was an awesome find that is definitely not a common menu item to find at a Vietnamese restaurant. It was delicious and I'd go back for that alone. The Chả giò (Vietnamese egg rolls) weren't overly greasy like some places and the portions were really generous. The lettuce that came with it for wrapping was, like, pristine?? 10/10 just what I was hoping for. I don't write yelp reviews often so unfortunately they're almost demolished in the photo but trust me they were good. Definitely best Chả giò I've had in a long time. The pho was perfect & I liked that they had it super hot to make sure it was still a good temperature when you got home. The food came out super fast too. I will be back the next time I'm in the area for sure! read more

Saigon Avenue - Fresh Kumquat Slush Specialty - Vietnamese Near Me - Monrovia, California

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I've been eating in this city for years and we finally tried Saigon Ave. It's a smaller restaurant but it was empty for a Friday afternoon lunch. The price and flavor are on par with the other Vietnamese places nearby, I just wasn't a fan of their fried eggrolls. read more

Great customer service. Everything is made fresh and the PHO is the best I have ever had.

Their food is really good!! Got the grilled pork with bún and it's one of the best in the area for sure.

The pho was great! We also tried a Vietnamese sandwich with chicken! It was delicious! Over all my favorite was the Vietnamese coffee!! It was strong and tasty! read more

The broth is on point. Service is fast. I would have given them 5 stars, but I received my delivery without utensils. Really?

This place was funny. We walked in around 2pm and we got the vibe of walking in on a crime meeting, lol! The staff appeared surprised to see us as customers! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ They quickly regrouped and asked us what we wanted and then proceeded to make a couple of Banh Mi sandwiches that were the best we had in a long time! Better than what I'd get a a Lees Sandwiches place. The only ding was that they were a bit sweet - could have used some added jalapeño - maybe that's something to ask about. Parking was easy on the street and some of the side lots looked open so not too bad! read more

Food is ok. Lots of msg and salt in their soup. Service is ok. Ambiance also okay but stuffy air and room. Small space and little to no ventilation. Would not come again or recommend. read more

I tried many rice noodle. They making best rice noodle and shrimp roll was so crispy u guys need to come here if u guys wanna try Vietnamese food read more

Saigon Avenue - Fried Shrimp Roll (8pcs) All beef rice noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Monrovia, California

Wonderful place to eat. We had the Filet Mignon Pho, Beef Trio and Vietnamese iced coffee. Everything was delicious! Server was super friendly and helpful too. read more

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The bahn mi was really good! Nice family business, I'm excited to try their other food!

This was one of the most disappointing meals I've had in a long time. The interior is incredibly meek and dated, but whatever, I look past it. We ordered the appetizer platter with egg rolls and fried shrimp. It came with a sweet and sour sauce that tasted like it was just poured out of a generic condiment bottle, the egg rolls were honestly disgusting. Crunchy with an off putting flavor. The fried shrimp completely lacked flavor. We also ordered a filet sandwich and a pork sandwich. The sandwiches were good, except for the fiery chilis that completely ruined it. I love spice, but this was unreal - my lips went numb and got full off drinking water. I love Vietnamese food and grew up in Alhambra/San Gabriel area with some of the best Vietnamese food I've ever had. This was just so disappointing and hate that I spent my hard earned money here. read more

They have excellent Banh Mi (sandwich), we usually order the filet mignon and grilled pork.