Saigon Bistro is incredibly cute and has great service. Unfortunately, i have a few bones to pick with the menu. Would gladly come back to give them another chance, because i can see the potential and want to try a few more items. Now, onto the good stuff. Greeted nicely and was handed hot tea. Love that. Usually you have to ask, but not here. props for that. Viet wings were good. Theyre on the small side, if im being honest. However, theyre cooked well and flavor is killer. i love the crunch to them and theyre not too messy. Veggie pho with veggie broth. I know traditional is beef and i took a gamble here, but the broth was just incredibly bland. ive had plenty of veggie stock pho that hit the spot, but here it was just so bland. I had to spicy it up with the chilli sauce and hoison. not good. the dessert. this just lost me. i was so let down here. the sweet corn pudding had a few issues with it. it was basically rice pudding, with maybe 8 corn kernals thrown in there. im not a chef, but it seemed like the corn was not cooked with the pudding. the corn was not sweet and neither was the rice pudding itself. it truly tasted like the corn was thrown on top. Also, the coconut sauce on top was not sweet. again, it tasted like it was poured on top and didnt blend with the pudding. read more

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Adding more photos from my most recent visit of the following: Thai iced tea, Vietnamese ice coffee & ofc more vermicelli noodles. My order has remained the same- vermicelli combo platter of 3 (make it one chicken and double beef). read more

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Really great and friendly service! Came on a Sunday around dinner time and we were seated immediately. Pretty chill spot, only a few other groups in there and it was pretty quiet. Summer rolls were fantastic and refreshing. Pho was absolutely soul warming, really just lovely. My one and only complaint was the grilled chicken on the pad Thai tasted a bit too much like the gas I'm guessing they used for the grill. Other than that, would recommend everything else! read more

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I ordered for pick up and the process was seamless. The food was ready when I arrived. I got the beef and brisket pho. While the broth of the pho was flavorful, the portion size here has sadly shrunk. My recent order of the beef & brisket pho contained 5 short pieces of thin, sliced beef and small handful of noodles. The pho broth was a more reasonable size, which was a saving grace. The latest 2 pictures are my most recent order of pho and spring roll while the other 2 pictures are my order from last year for comparison. A little disappointed! read more

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I don't know what happened but today I ordered a take out for pho and the portion is the smallest portion I ever had, across different pho restaurants. Their previous portion is not that bad before. In other restaurant, 2 pho portions can feed 3 of us. Furthermore, the beef meat is already cooked where usually, is left raw for take out. Even the bean sprout portion is small and they didn't give mint and basil leaves. In summary, meat ends up overcooked, incomplete and I am still hungry after the meal. Hence, only 2 star. Don't think I'll come back read more

Saigon Bistro - Pathetic pho portion - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Very calm and quiet place to eat. Went there around 3 pm a few weeks ago with my best friend. I ordered the shrimp fried rice and it was so delicious. Great portion sizing read more

Pleasantly surprised to find this place with delicious pho and banh mi. You wouldn't miss a lot if you skip the spring roll but I do like the banh mi. It's good. Service was also great, we came in around 3 pm where there's no crowd and the place is quiet and nice. I do recommend the grilled beef banh mi, the bread is lightly toasted and the grilled beef is tender and tasty. I remembered our host saying you can't go wrong with any banh mi filling you choose, so when I come back next time I will try a different one. read more

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Tasty Pho. I love getting extra tripe here. The shaken beef is also a highlight. Music here is also well selected most times. I love it here and will be back! read more

In my opinion, this is one of the staple Vietnamese spots in town. I usually get the beef cubes platter when I got to Vietnamese restaurants but this time I wanted to try their Pho. Boy.. This place made me fall in love with Pho again. The broth was so good and the meat was tender. There is plenty of seating inside or you can take out as well. For Vietnamese places in town, this is one of the top places on my list. read more

Saigon Bistro - Pho House Specialty Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I was craving something comforting and have been meaning to try Saigon Bisto! We ordered the following to go: summer rolls, beef combo pho, curry noodles with steak, pork belly banh mi sandwich and a Thai iced tea. The spring rolls were light and refreshing. My pho was really good. I've never had pho before but I enjoyed it. The portion for the price is great; I had enough for lunch for the next day! My fiancé enjoyed the curry noodles. The pork belly banh mi was delicious. The thai tea was also very good. It had a strong tea flavor. I definitely want to come again but dine in. There's plenty of seating. read more

Great authentic Vietnamese food amid the Bergen Lafayette neighborhood. I have had the Lemongrass soup on a couple of occasions and was not disappointed. The Ramen is great too. It comes with the traditional basil leaves, lime, and sprouts on the side. It is spicy, just the right amount. The ambience is cool and less common in this part of town. The staff and waiters are laid back but attentive and helpful. Highly recommended spot for Vietnamese fare! read more

As a seasoned Vietnamese food enthusiast, this place has earned my love and respect. I had low expectations because I don't venture into Jersey but I was working the area and was desperate. I was not expecting to be eating this damn good. Definitely a lucky gem for Jersey city area diners. Ordered the spring rolls. Crisp outer shell, delicious and soft savory on the inside. Paired with the pickled veggies is perfection. Summer rolls. Didn't break apart. Great fresh shrimp. Sauce could be more savory but it's okay I can let that go. Pho. The grand finale. Portions are well put. Tendons are perfectly cooked. The beef balls are homemade?! What? Am I at my grandmas house in Saigon???? The broth was rich and they littered the broth with enough scallion to kill cilantro haters. Noodles were perfectly cooked. It was so good I didn't even need to add hoisin or sriracha. This rarely ever happens to me eating out at random viet spots. Saigon Bistro. You made my day. Please continue to deliver this quality! I shall return! read more

Happy to have Saigon Bistro in the neighborhood! The Bahn Mi was good (maybe a bit too much roll to ingredients ratio), the Pad Thai was delicious (even with thinner noodles) and couldn't get enough of the Thai Iced Tea (so good). The staff was so nice and the the decor is simple and functional. Happy to make this my local Vietnamese spot! read more

We like the Heights location. Wanted to try the new second spot. We came for an early dinner. Got seated right away. A lot of space and good decorations. We ordered the spring rolls, pho and pork chop meal. All came out hot and well made. Taste is similar to the other location. Overall great service and food. Stay in the hood for a long time. Highly recommended! read more

Gotten takeout from here at least 5 times, and every time is consistent and delicious! Beef pho is always 5/5, curry noodles, pad thai, vermicelli bowls always hit too. Fast and courteous service. Will be back often read more

Ordered for delivery via Doordash and I was really impressed by the food. I had the beef combo pho and X had the grilled rice platter with chicken. The beef pho was really good, the soup was flavorful and it was the perfect portion size for me. With the chilly weather and a cold, it really hit the spot. The noodles were cooked perfectly and survived the delivery. read more

A very nice edition to Bergen Lafayette neighborhood ! The food was very good The ambience is nice and clean The owner is nice and friendly ! . It was a very good experience ! read more

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We came here on the hottest of days, and the staff was very accommodating putting tables together for the large party we had. I had to get the Thai iced tea which did the job on a sweltering afternoon. Both the spring rolls and summer rolls were up to par - crunchy and tasty full of texture and flavors. For the entree I got the pad Thai which was pretty good - nothing extraordinary. It was a nice spot for a group lunch. read more

Tastes good, but does not travel well via delivery. Summer rolls broke apart when I picked them up (the wrapper immediately ripped) Beef pho has amazing broth taste. However it has the beef slices already in the broth container so by the time it arrives it is overcooked and tough. I prefer other spots that have the raw slices in the noodle bowl and you pour the pho broth over it to cook the beef (how it's supposed to be). I would recommend dining in for this spot perhaps, but not order for delivery here. read more

A delicious and welcome addition to the neighborhood! We ordered takeout last night and everything was fantastic. The curry noodles were my favorite and I recommend giving them a try. This is definitely going to become a go-to for us. The staff was wonderful and it's great having such a cool place within walking distance. read more

I am so sad I did not get a chance to take photos because I devoured my dinner! It's a cute spot in Jersey City, I ended up doing takeout but will definitely be back to dine in. The service was amazing, since it's a busy block and there's not parking I paid for my order and sat in my car letting the staff know I would be back to pick up my food. They were so kind, that when my order was ready they brought it out to me! I had the chicken pho and a Vietnamese coffee. The pho was delicious, the chicken was grilled and perfectly cooked. I asked for extra hoisin sauce and they were generous with that. The pho was flavorful and the coffee was so strong. My partner had the seafood noodle soup and his bowl was empty when he was done. I'm not a seafood lover but he surely enjoyed it. Overall 10/10 I have no complaints and can't wait to go back!!! read more

The Chicken wings were super flavorful and refreshing with the herbs and aromatics. The combo pho was tasty but could have used a more beefy flavor. Definitely a more subtle beef flavor I the broth. Service was quick and speedy and the vibe was def cafe with the R&B and some pop music read more

Saigon Bistro - Pho Beef Combo Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Ordered curry noodles with chicken for takeout. I liked the taste and I'm glad it's not spicy. The location in Communipaw is more spacious than the one in Jersey Heights. read more

Saigon Bistro - Curry Noodles with chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

We came down to Communipaw to get a sandwich at Mordi's when my Vietnamese girlfriend and I stumbled upon Saigon Bistro. The decor was simple but, if you've ever had Vietnamese street food on the street, this place would be a luxury. We had prompt service after we sat down. And our server was kind and attentive. The food was delicious and... girlfriend approved! I believe in supporting local, small businesses. If you're looking for an overpriced, stuffy, overdone decor restaurant, go to NYC! I am a global traveler/resident. I have eaten at 5-star to no-star establishments. I highly recommend this place for a casual sit down meal. We had the wings and spring rolls for appetizers. My girl had the Pho Beef Combo. I had fried rice with grilled shrimp. I try not to do comparisons, I just enjoy the experience that I present in. And we enjoyed our experience! read more

The spicy lemongrass soup is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Cannot recommend enough.

Make sure the curry chicken is not red inside. Tell them well cooked. Other than that, I like their curry stew.

The vibe is very nice. The place is also clean. Once you seat down, they give you free hot tea Qe ordered their pho which really hit the spot. This will be our new go-to pho spot now read more

Saigon Bistro - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I ordered beef satay which I order all the time but today was a disgusting you will see in the picture mess when I called and went back to the store the supervisor and front girl was rude as hell I left took it back and placed it in the trash. After I paid $10.95 the rude supervisor Latina I presume will tell me that's how it's packaged after I order there several times and refuse to fix it read more

Saigon Bistro - Horrible service and food today - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Delicious! Great pho! Everything we've had on this menu has been amazing. The only thing that keeps this from being a a five star review is the service: the young ladies are nice, but they spend their time at the counter on their phones rather than keeping an eye on the guests at the tables, often forgetful about bringing things to the table, and generally inefficient. This is something that could be completely fixed with a little bit of training. read more

I genuinely love this restaurant because of many things. the food is delicious, i always get the beef and brisket pho and the veggie spring rolls and its always so good! its a hidden gem so it's usually never that busy (atleast the times i've gone) and the ambiance is always super chill, never rushed like in other restaurants and the MUSIC is always so good i leave with so many more songs on my spotify!!!! Daniella was my server and every time i go she's super attentive, friendly and sweet!! read more

Pleasant environment with nice background music ( French?) and understated, beautiful, service. clean pleasant sitting area. A very satisfying experience sitting next to a window. Taste of pho was good and reasonably priced. read more

Enjoy their food. Vegan Banh mi and pho are really yummy. Consistently good. Will continue to give them my business. read more

Delicious Vietnamese food! I love their Spicy Lemongrass soup, chicken wings, and Shaken Beef. Staff there are always so nice and attentive to customers. read more

We've foolishly walked past 1,000,000 times since it opened recently. We tried for the first time the other night, and already want to go back!! The food was DELICIOUS (so delicious), authentic, affordable -- and we could speak just as highly about the service. The atmosphere is cozy, and the tea with the meal was a very pleasant, complimentary, surprise for us. To anyone who hasn't tried Vietnamese food, this is a great place to try it!!!! Can't wait to come back soon :) read more

So happy to have them in the neighborhood! Everything is great: pho, curry noodles, summer rolls. Dining in is a nice ambiance as well and staff is always friendly. As a Vietnamese, do wish the bun bo hue was more authentic (pork hock, pig blood, etc). But that's my only gripe! Love everything else. read more

Tastiest Vietnamese food I've had in a long time - these guys are must try! Try the pho beef combo, chicken wings, and shrimp garlic sauté.

The food was great and the service was too. Food came out fast and portions were generous. Staff was friendly and helpful.

The food is always consistent, tasteful, and presented beautifully. Everything on the menu is delicious.

Best Pho I've ever had! I tried the Spicy Lemongrass Beef Pho add shrimp! So tasteful! Customer service was 10/10 everyone I spoke to was so kind! Definitely found my new fav Pho restaurant. read more

So happy to have Saigon Bistro in the neighborhood. I been going to the central ave location for a few years, but this location I like more. The quality of the food is always great. The food is on point and the ambiance is nice in the restaurant. My favorite part though is the staff. Both front of the house and back of the house staff, are incredibly attentive and friendly they make it feel like a neighborhood place, so if you have a chance, if you are feeling gloomy in winter, come for a delicious Pho beef combo soup, the sugar cane shrimp is on point and the bahn mi sandwiches always hit the spot read more