We saw this road side restaurant on the PCH and decided to give it a try. The Pho looked awesome but we decided on the chicken spring roll and beef brisket banh mi sandwich. Both were exceptionally delicious. I worked in SF in the same building that housed the famed Slanted Door Vietnamese restaurant and had many dozen meals there. The spring roll here was just as good! When Laguna Beach definitely grab a meal here. read more

Wow.... Amazing.... Their sausage Ban Mi sandwich is and was to die for! I'm a local regular of this place, everything is so good! Annabel.... Tell your mom, phenomenal read more

This place is a GEM ! Super special,,,, a great selection of traditional items, and a very exciting selection of specialty items. Excellent prices, very courteous and friendly service. They're open for lunch as well as dinner. Pho for sure, but u gotta try the sandwiches,,,,, and DO NOT forget the fries,,, they're for real !!! read more

The BEST Vietnamese restaurant in Laguna Beach! We order from Saigon Beach at least once a week. The grilled pork with vermicelli noodle is authentic and so good! The menu is unique with very authentic flavors. The service is always friendly and quick. The ambiance is casual with a great local vibe. read more

We love coming here - the service and every dish we've tried is amazing! The owners and staff are very sweet and caring! Love the change in evening menu items every now again as it gives us a chance to try out the chef's new dishes while still enjoying our favorite staples (pho baguette and 420 rice and of course nam nam wings!). We tried out the new Laguna Ragu-na and Tumeric cod dishes and they were so good! Flavorful and tender! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for amazing Vietnamese dishes with special flare, presentation and taste right next to the beach! read more

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Delicious, delicious, delicious! I was in the area visiting from the east coast and was excited to have great Vietnamese food while in Orange County. I had planned to go to little Saigon while there but did not have the time. So I thought I was settling by going to Saigon beach. Not at all! The food was fabulous! Amazing papaya salad, summer rolls and Banh mi. I wish I could get this food closer to home! read more

One of the worst meals I have had in a very long time. Ordered the yellow curry and was told it's one of their larger more filling dishes. 2 ingredients- potatoes and carrot, and not even enough curry in it to finish a bowl of rice. Honestly pathetic for 17$. Pity when restaurants start to skimp and serve up small portions and fairly tasteless food. Won't come back. read more

Saigon Beach - Yellow curry and rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I love their chicken soup and my husband loved their beef spicy soup and egg rolls... a must try in Laguna Beach, especially if you're looking for authentic Vietnamese Soup read more

Saigon Beach - Spicy Beef and Chicken Soup with Egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Got this for the first time and it was extremely delicious! I haven't had Vietnamese food this good in a very long time and definitely will be going back. The place is nice with in/outdoor seating, the staff is nice! The food came out quick and fresh. Highly recommend this spot ! read more

It's so yummy, I always get the grilled pork bahn mi and it's so well balanced. I don't really eat pork because it tends to be fattier and meatier but theirs is my exception. I've eaten there and have gotten take out and neither have failed me. The service is great! And the place is super cute, we used to go to the Thai restaurant that was here before growing up and they changed the place up a lot. read more

Very nice place off PCH in South Laguna.... super friendly staff and awesome location. Parking may be a bit of a challenge but as we had dinner Sunday evening, parking off Glenneyre was still an option. Highly recommended! read more

Really good vegan food and nice place to dine in. We ordered green rice and vermicelli bowl and they were delicious.

Sooooo good, fresh, family owned, fast and reliable!! I highly recommend this place and love their vegan pho, jackfruit bao, vegan Bahn mi, tofu bites, kale salad and fresh spring roll! Their green rice is also delicious!! read more

This has the best pho in Laguna Beach. But make sure it's the raw beef pho if you want the authentic flavor. Their pho baghuettes are quite good and unique. Good for takeout. This is for our go to place when we can't decide what to have for dinner. read more

Lemme tell y'all the kumquat black tea. Oh my god hands down the best drink that I've ever had. If you like kumquat and sour flavors you will love that drink. It is honestly a very acquired taste for those of you food lowers who have quite the diverse food palette. They also give you a sample incase you don't wanna just full send on the commitment. The grilled pork banh mi was also very good which was recommended by the cashier. Cashier was super knowledgeable about popular menu items and had great spirit. Will definitely come back when I go to laguna beach again (: read more

Saigon Beach - Grilled pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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One night I was craving a banh mi sandwich after trying to describe it to my son. Finally, said forget it and let's go get one. We found Saigon Beach close by, and it didn't disappoint. My son is now a fan. The young man at the front counter was super cool and suggested we also try the Pho Baguette Dip. Whoa!!! I remember that sandwich, but I wish I could remember his name too. read more

Finally a Vietnamese place that has great food and Pho. Just walk right in make sure you check the hours. I've tried nearly everything on the menu. It's all good and I'm so happy they stayed open highly recommend it. read more

We had the BEST brunch at Saigon Beach. Food: We ordered the coconut Pandan waffles, egg/meatball skillet, and one of each of the fruit drinks. My absolute favorite were the coconut Pandan waffles - I've tried plenty of other ones and theirs were hands down the best. They were crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. Paired with the coconut whipped cream, they were such a great indulgent treat. The egg/meatball skillet was super filling, flavorful, and unique! The drinks were also refreshing and fun - also much needed when I accidentally ate the jalapeño garnish in the egg/meatball skillet! Ambiance: The inside was spacious, clean, and well organized. There was a station for water and utensils adjacent to the register so it flowed really well. There was plenty of seating when we first got there but they filled up pretty quickly around 12. The outdoor patio was also such a vibe! Service: Although you order at the register and they bring the food to you, the servers were still very attentive and always available for requests. They were also so friendly and helpful with recommendations off of the menu. 10/10 recommend and will return soon for those to die for waffles! read more

Saigon Beach - Egg/meatball skillet, coconut Pandan waffles, fruit drinks - Vietnamese Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

SO DELICIOUS everything here is so good The pork belly ban mi is amazing everything is so fresh read more

I was very disappointed with the food and service at Saigon beach. I was overcharged for an extra bowl of pho, I was told that I would be refunded within 3-5 days, I was not. I was overcharged about $20 which is disappointing. My sister received her pho 15 minutes before I received my food, so her pho was cold. The pho broth lacked dimension and tasted like a white washed version of pho. We also ordered the pork eggrolls and were really disappointed because the pork tasted spoiled. read more

This place is a gem in a city of overpriced, overhyped eats. Everything--from the banh mi to the pho to the spring rolls--is fresh and fantastic. Easy ordering over the phone for fast pickup or come in for sit down service on the patio or inside. Either way, you'll leave happy. Located near Pearl at Coast Highway and they have a small surface lot to park in. read more

My girlfriend and I were coming into laguna beach after a long day of traveling so we wanted to eat something that wouldn't take too long. This spot was the perfect choice for us! It was 2 minutes walking distance from where we stayed and we felt safe walking to and from the restaurant at night. We walked in and it was surprisingly empty. The staff at the front were very helpful and kind. We ended up getting the combination pho, an order of eggrolls and a pork banh mi! The pho came in a huge bowl and had a ton of protein, which was a pleasant shock to me because I'm never given that much everywhere else. The eggrolls were super crispy and flavorful and the banh mi was exquisite. Overall the food was great, wish there was a location near us because I would be here every week. read more

Great service and delicious food at a surprisingly affordable price, especially for Laguna Beach. Plus there's a parking lot next door! We got two orders of the 420 rice one with chicken and one with pork, as well as an order of the special dry rub (lemongrass, I think) wings and all of it was delicious! The 420 rice order is more than enough to leave you full. The service was exceptionally friendly and they have indoor and outdoor seating options. Note, this is not on the beach as some other reviews made it seem to us before we got there. Still a nice experience we were very happy with. read more

Nice little spot, I enjoyed the combo pho very much. I would definitely stop here again. read more

Saigon Beach - Vietnamese Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Stopped in after being at the beach all day- the staff were very kind. Ordered the garlic noodles and they weren't the best. Tasted kind of weird and not a lot of flavor, but the nam nam wings were amazing I would come back just to get those read more

If you're in the area and looking for the most closest to Vietnamese foods you can find then this is it! I thought this place was going to be like any other fusion American's restaurant where they water down the flavor of the foods then said it's Asian foods but that's not the case at all. The dish we tasted was cilantro rice with shredded chicken, panda coconut waffle, and coconut panda panna cotta, and a passion fruits drink. The food was tasty and the flavors was fresh. If you're expecting an authentic Vietnamese restaurant then go to Little Saigon/Westminster about 30-40mins away where the foods are more simple as well as the service. If you want to try something different like a Vietnamese restaurant with a modern twist, exciting flavors, and unique combination then come here!! As an added bonus, the service was amazing from the beginning to the end. Can't wait to come back and try their dinner menu! read more

As with most of my reviews, this one is overdue. I eat at Saigon Beach at least one or twice a week, if not I have withdrawals. I LOVE THIS PLACE! My daughter is addicted too. You know when the day is a bit dreary and all you want is a bowl of soup to make you feel better? Well, prior to Saigon Beach opening, I ended up going home and making my soup. Now, I go straight to Saigon Beach and order a chicken pho soup. It's so good. The chicken is fresh and cooked to perfection, the noodles are yummy and the broth is perfection. It's a home run every time. Sometimes though, my daughter and I opt for the 420 green rice and Chicken Spring Rolls. Again, the chicken is moist and juicy and the Spring Rolls are crunchy filled with yummy veggies and noodles. The 420 green rice is to die for and the yummy chicken on top is DELICIOUS ... I think it's been marinated in some sort of yumminess and cooked to perfection. Ok, i think you get the gist, this place is SO good and the owners are terrific, it's a family-run business and a must visit! And you can get it to go if you don't have time to dine-in. Go, you won't be disappointed! read more

Saigon Beach - Awesome family-owned restaurant. Who doesn't love going to a restaurant where there are abundant smiles, love and AMAZING food?!?! - Vietnamese Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This was my second time to this restaurant, and I liked it as much as the first time. I had the pork belly lollipops and grilled pork Vermicelli plate. Did not disappoint. I be eating there more often if I lived closer. Easy parking and dogs are allowed on the patio. read more

Things to know. They take your order, gratuity and payment first before seating. Then you find out that you have to get your own plates, utensils and water to your table. The fried rolls were very small. The shrimp and avocado rolls were bigger. The side pork bahn mi was soaked in a sweet salty sauce. I expected a crispy pillowy French baguette. The pork seemed boiled. At least my grandkids enjoyed their pandan waffles. This place is not a repeater. read more

I come here pretty often and always get the same rude horrible nasty server who for some reason singles me out and rolls her eyes at me, speaks rudely to me, and today was no different. Done giving this place chances. Fix your service. Why am I being bullied by a restaurant server lol. She's the one thats pale with dark long hair. read more

I will squeeze my car into their small little parking spots or do laps around the block looking for parking just to treat myself to some 420 Green Rice, a Banh Mi sandwich and Green Thai Iced Tea. The Pho Filet Mignon is delicious as well. I don't even bother looking for other restaurants in the area when I'm hungry cause it's the 420 Green Rice for the win. There's indoor seating as well as an outdoor patio so all the cars driving by can see you enjoy your glorious meal. I'm a repeat 420 green rice eating offender and will gladly return! Staff is super friendly and service is great! read more

Omg you have to try the pho baguette dip! It's so unique and delicious! We also had the pork belly bao which was also bomb. Highly recommend this place! read more

Saigon Beach - Pho Baguette Dip - Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

As locals, my wife and I couldn't wait for this 2nd location to open. Just in time for the summer too! I actually think this spot is better than the Newport Beach location. Friendly staff and service. They are usually slammed with orders so be patient about the wait time. Interior and outdoor dining is cozy and clean, right across the street from the beach. I recommend the steamed bao buns with grilled pork, fresh rolls with pork and shrimp, and their rainbow salad. The bahn mi sandwiches are excellent and made with fresh crispy Viet style French bread and ample protein/veggies. The pho soup is ok. Sorta bland. If you're looking for more authentic and traditional Vietnamese, try the restaurants in Garden Grove or Irvine. Can't beat the prices for the amount of food you get. read more

I'm so happy to have this Vietnamese restaurant in Laguna Beach! It's so good! Everything tastes, so fresh and clean, not to mention good for your waistline! It's a go to for me.... read more

I stopped by here for a late lunch and ordered a banh mi. It was delicious: the baguette was fresh, the carrots, cilantro, cucumbers were crispy; the brisket was very good (although a tad fatty for my taste). The flavors meshed well. The banh mi was a nice, filling size and served with a thin keropok. The restaurant has very nice, light airy ambience with outdoor and indoor seating. The gentleman taking the order and serving the food was incredibly friendly. Also, a very nice attribute in parking constrained Laguna Beach: the restaurant has a parking lot so you don't have to search for parking. I'll be back to try their other dishes. read more

Loved this spot in Newport, and enjoyed it just as much in Laguna Beach too - 420 sticky green rice is decadent, the bao sliders were great, and the banh mi was juicy. Staff were friendly and the location is really neat and cool, as well. read more

Saigon Beach - 420 sticky green rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Me and two friends had lunch at Saigon Beach and each of us enjoyed our dishes. Great flavor and decent portions for lunch. Sat on the outdoor patio which made it even better read more

Such a cute place! Found it on Yelp while my boyfriend and I were having a beach day. Got the pork belly bahn mi and, while I haven't had many, I can safely say this is the best one I've ever had. The curry was also beautiful and delicious! Definitely plan on coming back. read more

Saigon Beach - Curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Absolutely our favorite lumpia n wings! Also, awesome spring rolls, rice dishes.. We drive 70 miles for their delish foods! read more

This place is the best! The pork belly sliders were so good, one of my favorite things on the menu. The shaking beef was so tender and juicy, and so was the beef in the curry. They are friendly.... read more