[[HIGHLIGHT]]First time here and let me just say for a cold night out with my son, the experience, food and ambiance was more than superb.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was quick and friendly and the food was great! Great portions, great combinations. My son and I ordered the Shrimp Summer Rolls and two Pho's, one with shrimps and one with beef balls. While you wait they serve you tea, which was great considering how cold it was out tonight. Everything was so delicious. Definitely recommend and I will definitely be coming back. :) read more

Few things take the chill out of a bitter cold winter night like a big bowl of pho. I gave Saigon Bistro a try with my usual Vietnamese order: summer rolls and pho. At about half an hour, delivery was much quicker than expected. The summer rolls were tasty and bright, with the peanut sauce a bit thicker than the usual side for dipping. And that bowl of pho (beef combination)? A bit lighter than at some other local spots but still very satisfying: hints of roasted ginger and onion in a rich beef stock with tender noodles, flank, meatballs, tendon, and tripe. Recommended if you're in the area or looking for a solid delivery option read more

Saigon Bistro - Summer rolls, combination beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Wow honestly 10/10 maybe the best pho I've ever had. Highly recommend the spicy lemongrass pho.

Spontaneously decided to visit this place and tick it off my 'The Heights, JC' bucket list. I had ordered 1) Chicken pho with veggie broth: The quantity was amazing, honestly I won't say much about the taste as it's up to the person to customize it according to their taste by adding the Sriracha and soy sauce. 2) Veg spring roll: These were simply amazing and had a good crunch! The salad (cucumber, lettuce, carrot and radish)which accompanied this was fresh and I could feel it. The sauce was an interesting one too! 3) Chicken Pad Thai: My friend had ordered this and took one bite, the noodles felt as if they had a good amount of spice, the chicken was roasted one I think and it looked good. (Would definitely try out this next time). The service was pretty quick and good, the staff was polite and welcoming as I would expect in an Asian restaurant! The ambience of the restaurant is fine, though they can improve in the future but as of now things are working well for them. read more

Saigon Bistro - Veg spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Stopped for a work lunch. Small location but big flavors![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great Pho! Everything was GREAT!!!!

Came in as a party of 4 for a Saturday lunch. The restaurant probably has 8-10 tables, and most of them were filled. Waitress & owner (?) promptly took our orders and got us drinks. I ordered the Spicy Beef Lemongrass Soup (Bun Bo Hue) and my friends got the pad thai, beef pho, and vermicelli noodles. Although the Bun Bo Hue didn't taste super authentic (pho noodles were used, broth seemed like almost more so of a pho broth with added spice), it was still very good. A tiny bit sugary for my taste but I would still absolutely eat it again. Everyone else was also pretty pleased with their dishes! Even after we finished eating and paid, the owner came to refill our water and tea several times. So nice! Wish I lived in the area, would definitely come more often. Note -- there's a slight discount for paying in cash instead of card. read more

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Really great spot I'm lucky enough to have within walking distance. Flavorful broth in the pho with prominent cinnamon giving a good depth. I also think the spicy lemongrass soup would cure just about any cold. Other options are great too, not a big fried rice guy, but the jasmine rice has great ginger flavors and is well prepared. Wontons have a great authentic chili oil preparation, and the sautees are healthy delicious options full of strong Vietnamese flavors. I've eaten most of the menu and love this place. Nice to have a good Viet spot here as I'm from Seattle and prior to this spot often missed the lack of food pho/Viet places which are all over there. read more

Looking for a new Vietnamese spot? You GOTTA TRY this new spot in JC!! We ordered a variety of items from the menu from Vietnamese style wings, beef banh mi, pad thai and beef brisket pho This is a must try place if your in the area!! Restaurant is small and intimate! Service was great! I think the owner took care of us and gave us great recommendations! Thank you we'll be back for sure!! read more

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I love this place. Their pricing is right and their food is very flavorful I eat here like 3 times a month lol

The place is cozy and the staff are super nice. Service is fast too. The food is so good and had unique flavors. The wings were so good m, I wanted to order more. The pad Thai and fried rice were also full of flavor that we couldn't stop eating it. I'd want to come again here as the vibe is chill and the food is great. read more

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I was visiting in Jersey City and asked what was a good dinner place for Vietnamese food. We got here early which was good as there is limited seating especially on the weekend. The food is excellent and the portions are huge. (I know. That's what she said too. Lol) The service is exceptional too. When we were putting our leftovers in containers we were talking about the new NJ plastic bag laws and whether we would get bags. One of the guys working there overheard us and immediately provided bags for us! Great food, prices and service equals I will be coming back! read more

Saigon Bistro - My pork chop rice platter and other dishes. - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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This is THE spot for Vietnamese food in jersey city!! It's a little hole in the wall, no frills, family owned business that has fantastic Vietnamese food. We had the Vietnamese spring rolls ( a must), a spicy pho, and the XL beef pho combo. All the dishes were delicious, generous portions sizes and the prices were amazing! I think we spent about $40 for dinner for 2 Service is really wonderful with very warm, welcoming staff! Will most definitely be our new go-to spot for pho! read more

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Such a gem to find good pho and friendly service. They were very busy but never made us feel rushed. Also the food is delicious and exactly what you need on cold winter days. My husband tried the sugarcane shrimp and said they were juicy and flavorful. So nice to find a place that clearly labels veggie options. The tofu in the vegetarian pho was very bland, I probably would ask for it without next time. read more

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

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Amazing pho in the area! Accidentally stumbled upon all of the sister restaurants saigon kitchen in fort lee and pho saigon in Hackensack everytime I've been craving pho. Their recipe is bang bang for all locations. Loved everything we got: spring rolls, pork banh mi, spicy lemongrass soup, and grill pork chop rice platter!! Shoutout to Kevin for the amazing service and hospitality read more

I haven't found much banh mi in the area and not many that I enjoy, but this pork banh mi was authentic and super flavorful, good portion size and reasonable price! I tried this place on a whim since my friends were looking for a pho place, but so happy that I ordered here. I will definitely be a regular! read more

This is a review only for sandwiches and an appetizer, so I cannot rate any of their other food items. From the other reviews on here, it looks like a lot of their hot dishes are amazing, so I'll update my review once I've given those a try. I ordered two cold banh mi's and a summer roll to meet the delivery requirement. The banh mi's were huge and very filling. But I'm never had a banh mi where they mix the pickled veggies in mayo? It was very coleslaw-like and dripped everywhere while eating. The bread also could've used a good toast in the oven or toaster. The summer rolls were just OK and kind of a small portion for the price. The peanut sauce was pretty mediocre and I think I've made better peanut sauces at home. Delivery was quick and efficient - they outsource out to Doordash. read more

First time. I was in the need for soup. So happy I decided to come here. The pho w beef and brisket was so flavorful. And that's without sriracha or anything else. Orders the ginger sauté w chicken. Also very good. Add a little rice to that and yum! The service was warm and friendly too. Will def be back. read more

Saigon Bistro - Beef Pho Noodle Soup and Garlic Sautee - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

New localish Vietnamese spot. There's always room for more Vietnamese places in Jersey City. We ordered 2 times form Uber Eats. Soon we are hoping we can visit and eat at the location but for now we are supporting local using this service. We ordered beef and house pho, spring rolls. I liked the house pho slightly more than the beef. Both are well made and uses fresh ingredients. Moving forward we will try to visit during a long walk. So far their food is excellent and well made. Keep it up. We will see you soon. Recommended! read more

The food is fantastic. Flavorful and cooked perfectly. The service was friendly and quick. The restaurant closes from 3:30-4:30 as a heads up ! Had a great experience. Highly recommend the pork banh mi and grilled pork chops! read more

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I used to live across the street from Saigon Bistro for 3 years and still make the trip to JC from Hoboken! It's truly a gem, the food is always so good. Everything is great but the banh mi and summer rolls are to die for. read more

Great place for Vietnamese takeout. It's a very small place inside but the staff is kind, quick and friendly. I would probably stick to takeout here because of that. We ordered the combo chicken, pork and shrimp dish which was delicious! Love the char on each of the meats and the fish sauce that came with it made the whole dish very refreshing. My husband ordered the Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac) which he enjoyed as well. Overall would definitely recommend this for an awesome Vietnamese meal! read more

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

Fast, friendly service. I went for lunch on a Thursday. The portions are very generous. I got the fried noodles with chicken. It was very good and beautiful presentation. The chef came out to ask how everything was. Gem to have places like this in Seguin! read more

I come here atleast 3x a month because it is just so delicious. Kevin, the owner, is always so nice... the customer service is always on 100% read more

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Officially a fan of Saigon bistro. I'm usually not a huge fan of Vietnamese food but their grilled vermicelli combo is soo good I actually crave it. The noodles are perfect. The sauce is tasty. And it feels light and fresh. It's the perfect amount of food. We have also tried a few other dishes. The curry noodles were tasty but a little dry for me. The summer rolls with shrimp were good. The the spicy lemongrass soup is very good (I don't eat red meat so I only tried the noodles and the soup but still very yummy and the hubby enjoyed the meat). The guy that works there is also very nice. We had a little mix up with grub hub last week and he went above and beyond to accommodate and didn't complain or look upset about making our takeout after they closed and even apologized several times even though it was not their fault at all. We will definitely keep supporting. Thanks for making great food and being good people. read more

Food was good! Shop is tiny and was crowded when we arrived, so we needed to order food to go. Did not mind. Enjoyed the veggie options

So so impressed with Saigon Bistro. First off, I love that it's literally downstairs from us which makes it a good and bad thing (easy decisions not to cook). We have ordered twice already and must say, they do not disappoint. First time we order the pad Thai and it was yummy, thinner noodles, and great taste. Second time we ordered the lemongrass noodle soup and vegetarian pho. Outstanding!! So flavorful, great portions, and take out is compartmentalized so well. Staff is absolutely friendly and attentive. So glad they opened up in our neighborhood and hope they continue to do well! read more

Saigon Bistro - Spicy Lemongrass Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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This is hidden gem. Best pho I've ever had. The spicy lemongrass soup base was perfect for the cold winter day. Rice Noodles were so fresh and chewy. Service was amazing, waiters were so attentive and friendly. They cared about the feedback. Complimentary jasmine tea was served and replenished often. Only drawback is not having outdoor dining, but this place is pretty awesome so I'll definitely come back soon!! S/O to the lovely wait staff for being so friendly. read more

Lemongrass pho is the best one in the menu!!! The service is always great and FAST! The place is packed the most of the time but it doesn't impact the service. Thank you guys for the delicious food! read more

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

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Awesome pho for the area. Solid $13 for pho which is a rarity these days. Bf got the lemongrass beef soup (bun bo hue?) which was super flavorful, perfectly spicy and overall no complaints. Def a need for the area, RIP NTH. Now adding to my rotation-so convenient in the heights! Small humble space with ~6 tables. Menu def caters to non-viet people but the flavor is authentic. Price+flavor+location= win in my books! read more

Cheap, delicious pho with a vegetarian broth option!! Perfect place for a quick hangover cure. read more

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

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Ok this is arguably THE best new Pho spot in the JC/Hoboken area and I'm not even joking. I have been looking for a good new Pho spot and have failed to find one- until I went exploring on Yelp and stumbled upon this gem. I ordered the steamed dumplings and the beef & brisket pho. Everything. Was. Phenomenal. And should I mention with delivery fees/tip + taxes, everything was $25!!!!! That's a steal. The dumplings come with 5-6 pork dumplings and a dipping sauce. Nothing out of this world but gets your dumpling craving out of the way. The real hit is their pho - came scorching hot (exactly how I like it!) and delivery was quick. I am definitely going to be a returning customer throughout the winter (and year round) to get my Pho fix. Do yourself a favor and give this spot a try! read more

Saigon Bistro - Pho Noodle Soup Beef & Brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

What a welcome addition to Central Ave.! I had really great take out experience with Saigon Bistro. We called to order and the staff was friendly and clear and told me the order would be ready in 15 min. When I walked into pick up, I saw both staff at the location were wearing masks and the space was spotlessly clean. It's not a big place but clean and cozy. I would definitely come back to dine in once the covid situation is better. We ordered Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Spicy Lemongrass Soup, Beef Combo Pho and they were all really great. You might find the prices to be slightly higher than other Vietnamese spots you might be familiar with in NYC but portion size was generous and the freshness and super flavors more than justified it. Even then, this is not something that would break your bank. The only minor thing for me was that the meat that was already submerged in the soup were cooked well done so they were a bit tough by the time I assembled the soup with noodles. You know how when you dine in, the pho bowls come out with thinly sliced meat still semi raw so that when you swirl them around in the soup with your chopsticks they cook with the heat of the soup and they are super tender? I guess it's kind of hard for takeout. Loved my spicy lemongrass noodle soup and the spring rolls were amazing!! Overall, super excited that there is an authentic Viet place near my neighborhood and I cannot wait to come back to try other dishes. read more

Saigon Bistro - Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Spicy Lemongrass Soup, Beef Combo Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I have been searching for a place to get great bahn mi in NJ-something that can beat or compare to Saiguette in Manhattan. I came here earlier this summer and had the pork belly bahn mi. I thought it was ok-the French bread wasn't very fresh and a bit dry. I made a note to try something else next time. That next time was last night. I brought my husband here and he had the pho which he said was very flavorful. We also ordered shrimp summer rolls which were quite small in comparison to ones we have gotten down at our regular go to place in Sayreville. I would give the summer rolls a 3 because of the size. Otherwise they were fresh and tasty. I ended up ordering the beef bahn mi and OMG! I found my new favorite bahn mi joint and it's only 10 min from me. It was so delicious-there was some type of white dressing which just made all the flavors pop. The beef was tender and the bread was fresh, crispy on the outside and soft when you bit into it. And the sandwich is huge-I thought I would save half for the next day but it was too good. I also love that it was packed with cucumber strips and carrots....many mediocre places skimp on this. AND....they had extra on the side. This was a home run. I am so happy! I will definitely be back! Service was lightning fast and very friendly and attentive. read more

Saigon Bistro - Beef bahn Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Delicious well seasoned I highly recommend. Very busy small establishment with awesome customer service. I will be a regular Thank you read more

I recently moved to the area from the city and wanted to find a new place to get a banh mi. When I bit into my sandwich, I felt something small sharp and hard in my mouth. I spit it out immediately and realized it was a piece of plastic and saw a bigger piece still in my sandwich. I went to the restaurant, notified them and asked for a refund. I didn't want another sandwich because I was feeling nauseous after I took the bite. But they insisted on making me another.. honestly, a little nervous to eat here moving forward and don't think I will. It was unfortunate but I'm sure my situation was rare here.. read more

Saigon Bistro - Bahn Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Much-needed Vietnamese restaurant in the Heights. Before this, Central Avenue didn't have any Vietnamese restaurant at all. Fortunately, Saigon Bistro's Pho soups taste like the authentic real deal. This is probably one of the best Vietnamese meals you can get short of traveling to Chinatown or Queens. Thoroughly enjoyed my spicy lemongrass soup! 5/5. read more

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

I just tired this place for the first time today and I just want to say - this really hit the spot. There is currently a $10 off your order of $15 or more on Uber Eats so I decided to try it out and treated myself to a Vietnamese iced coffee along with my Grill Pork Chop Combo Rice Platter. Everything was packaged really nicely by the restaurant, and there was no spill of my coffee whatsoever. It was prepared quickly and was out for delivery within 15 minutes. Highly recommend checking this place out, especially if you're craving some Vietnamese food! read more

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Summary: Phenomenal lunch spot in the Heights In a city as diverse as Jersey City, it's surprisingly tough to find a good banh mi sandwich. Years ago (pre covid) when I worked in NYC, I loved Num Pang as a quick and tasty lunch alternative to salads, but sadly hadn't been able to find anything similar while working remotely in NJ. Saigon Bistro is a relatively new and small restaurant, but their pork belly banh mi sandwich is amazing. I didn't expect it to be this good - the portion size, the freshness of the ingredients, the unmistakable taste of the spiciness. It's one of the best sandwiches around. I've tried other items, such as the dumplings, and they were great too. Look forward to coming back in the future to try even more! read more

The management for this place is absolutely irresponsible. We ordered food from here and the food was delayed 45 minutes. Each time we called the restaurant management, we were told the order was 5 minutes away and that they would call us back in 5 minutes. We got zero calls and they were just obfuscating in their responses. They even blamed their third party delivery service instead of owning up to their fault. The most frustrating part of their service was management talking over us on phone calls and NEVER calling back after committing to check delivery status. Very poorly managed restaurant. read more

Best place in town!!!! Food is always fresh. Tea is always served 100% loving going here anytime. read more