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    Saigon Bay Express

    3.3 (74 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    SAIGON BAY EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tofu pho
    Julia L.

    Saigon Bay has changed a bit since I graduated 4 years ago. They now have a self order station, smaller condiment stations, and changed their to go containers. Previously, I have only tried the broth and noodles pho. This time, I tried the tofu pho and it tasted so good to eat something warm on a cold day! There's also more food than you think inside the bowl. Not really much service interaction here except when picking up your food. There's a good amount of tables inside and outside, but it always feels humid when you walk inside. The only con is that I feel like this place is more on the pricier side now compared to before when I felt like it was more affordable and budget friendly.

    Thai tea, Coffee tea, an order of shrimp spring roll
    Johnny S.

    We gave the spring rolls a 3/5. Very heavy on cilantro personally so I'll have to try the pho next time. The drinks were great, 5/5 and there's a good selection of toppings. The lychee jelly and boba tasted just right. Items are a little overpriced Yelp says this place doesn't accept apple pay but it does! There's also a self-checkout line.

    Saigon Banh Mi
    Susanna P.

    Saigon Bay Express is not bad, not bad at all. When I first started coming to Sac State this was my go to spot for a fresh, convenient, quick, and comforting meal. Did I mention filling? The service is friendly and they get your food/drink to you very fast. Food is more on the pricier side for a college student but you can't beat fresh quality with it. Dining area is a little tight, about 3-4 two seaters and 3-4 four seaters. Usually like to study here and eat since it's pretty quiet when I come. So far I've tried: Vietnamese Coffee: pretty solid, definitely helped me stay up in class. Tasted like most Vietnamese coffees I've had. 4/5 Spring Rolls: Tried both pork and shrimp and just shrimp. All were really big portions, tasty, filling, and fresh. The sauce for the rolls were on point. 4/5 Saigon Banh Mi: Crunchy and warm toasted baguette with 3 different types of meat like cha lua, ham, and head cheese with pickled veggies, paté, cucumbers, and cilantro made fresh to order. The meats are sliced perfectly too! 4/5 I would def order again and ask for more paté. Also can pick your own jalepenos on the side bar. I've seen people with a bowl of pho and it may look like a small bowl but I'm sure I'd get a food coma out of it cause the noodles look really filling. Overall, great experience, very comforting, and food gets to you fast. Place can get busy but I've been here during the non peak hours so I can't say for the busy hours.

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    Connie A Concepsion T.

    This is such a gem on campus the only bad thing I would have to say is hopefully they become more eco friendly and use less plastic I really enjoy the menu Like the shrimp spring rolls , ham sandwiches and honeydew smoothie Very friendly and fast even though they get long lines

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    Really comforting food particularly enjoy the spring rolls with the sauce and kind workers.

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    Ask the Community - Saigon Bay Express

    Do you cater or do large orders for a student we've t?

    Hello Catherine, Thank you for reaching out! We certainly offer catering services for all types of… Read more

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