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    Saigon Bowl - Denver

    3.8 (540 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:30 pm
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    Good for kids
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    fish sauce
    Jenna E.

    although i've never been to any asian countries, the food here seemed really authentic. my veggie spring rolls and rice noodle bowl were super fresh. the grilled shrimp in my noodle bowl was fabulous: really tasty and easy to eat. i do think, however, that there could've been more tofu in the spring rolls. this is a great place to eat solo. the servers are attentive and friendly, and the restaurant is spacious, with plenty of booths and tables. my only other caveat is that the menu may be a little too big/long. i counted more than ten pages, and it took me a while to choose my meal. however, for families with picky eaters, the wide selection of items is a plus.

    62. Pho Tai, Chin, Gau, Gan, Sach (MED)
    Joanne T.

    This is a solid spot for Vietnamese cuisine with a large, varied menu. Prices are reasonable, especially considering today's economy. We tried the pho, which was decent--the broth could've used a bit more depth, but they did serve it with plenty of fresh herbs and bean sprouts. We also had a flavorful duck entrée with mushrooms and veggies. The flavors were great, though the duck itself was a bit on the lean side.

    Bánh canh
    Tracy H.

    This is hands down one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I've been to--not just in Denver, but anywhere! And I have the glowing praise from my Vietnamese mom to back that up! We tried two different types of bánh canh (Vietnamese "udon" noodle soup), and both broths were incredibly rich and flavorful. My mom had the roasted duck noodle soup, and she couldn't stop raving about it--from the perfectly cooked duck to the depth of the broth. She's a tough critic, so that says a lot! My sister and mom also got durian and soursop smoothies, respectively, and both were big fans of their drinks! The herb plate was generous, to say the least. We actually had to ask the server to take some away because there was no way we could finish it all. But beyond the quantity, the quality was on point--10/10. I didn't spot a single brown leaf or any imperfections. Everything was fresh and vibrant. As for the service, it was equally top-notch. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm, making us feel like we were part of their family the whole time we were there. My mom's already planning a family outing here to try even more dishes from their extensive menu. Can't wait to come back!

    Our table of food!
    Tori H.

    The Vietnamese food here is so authentic like my mom's home cooking, that I was craving while visiting Colorado! The Guo Cuon was enough to feed our table of 8, they brought out 3 full bags of rice paper, and we had almost a full bag to take home. The pork and crab was SO good! The salads were SO good, we ordered the pork, shrimp, and seafood one that had squid! Everything was so yummy but the jellyfish on top was quite salty. The mussels were so good, I'd recommend not adding the extra salt and pepper, just the leaf that comes with. We also ordered the bun Bo hue, the spicy beef noodle, but it wasn't up to my standard. The broth was not spicy and the noodles were too soft. The bun lemongrass, the noodle bowl, had an overwhelming amount of noodles. It was ok at best. The beef was good but not what I expected. We also ordered flat noodles, which was fried and stir fried again, very crispy and soft at the same time. I have never had it like that, but it was good. The veggies and meat on top soften the noodles. The Com Dac Biet, the rice dish with the pork, chicken and beef with veggies and egg, was good. Exactly what you'd expect. The pork was the best! Overall, such a good spot to try so much food! The service was good, with a large party. The food came out quick. The ambience was good, not modern but had large TVs. The waiter turned on the soccer game for visitors who asked for it. There is also a large VIP room with karaoke in the back! I'd definitely come back when I visit again!

    Pho #59. Ph c Bit Trung - Pho Medium Combo Meats (MED)
    Angie W.

    This place is so freaking good! My bf and I each got what we always do at Vietnamese restaurants- a combination bun bowl for me and pho with rare steak and brisket for him. Mine was so flavorful and had the cucumbers with the serrated edges which I love! They gave me plenty of fish sauce and it was perfect. The noodles seemed like a different kind than the traditional vermicelli but it didn't affect the flavor or experience at all- just an observation. The pork was super fatty so I could t each much of it- that is the picture of the pho spoon with meat bits in it, to show how much fat I tore off. A note about the pho spoons in general: they don't have the curve at the top end to be able to lean it on the side of the bowl so my bf's spoon kept falling in his pho. He said the broth was really good, not too salty and very umami. He said he got better the more he ate as well. Service was good but what really took it a step above was that they boxed my leftovers for me. That's never an expectation but definitely a bonus. I will absolutely be back and highly recommend.

    8 tiny fatty pieces of meat. For $19. Sad.
    Jen C.

    This was disappointing at best. The meat portions were so small and the brisket was mostly fat. The noodles were so hard they looked like they were a day or two old. We had to reheat the broth twice to even get it warm enough to make the raw steak edible. Highly Do Not Recommend. The Boba was ok, but again for the portion, very disappointing. Find another place for pho for sure.

    Condiments
    Bee W.

    We arrived early for an event so we decided to have an early brunch. Heard about this restaurant so we went in. Greeted and seated right away. We ordered and of course I ended up with a no soup bowl of noodles. Sigh. I always forget to look closely. I ordered the grilled shrimp rice noodle bowl and he ordered the Pho Dac Biet. It's combo meats in a beef flavored rice noodle soup. Because it was cold the soup was lovely. I took some and spooned it into my noodle bowl. He liked his dish and ate it all. The grilled shrimp in my dish was delish. Tasty and well seasoned and not over cooked. Just not a fan of the dry noodles. If I had one complaint it would be that the server didn't refill my water and I ran out. They were busy chatting with each other. Would we come back? I'm not sure.

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    The service was legendary, the restaurant was very clean and the music was great. Not to mention, the food is yummy

    Oc Len Xao Dua
    Julie H.

    I was craving snails and Saigon Bowl was one of the few places in Denver that serves up just the way I like them! They came out sizzling hot and packed with flavor! My soup was also good. Service was a little slow but overall a good experience.

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    Ask the Community - Saigon Bowl - Denver

    What are the gluten free options?

    Their menu has (literally) over 300 dishes. I think your best bet is to pick a few of the offerings that sound the most appealing to you, and have the server explain which can be made gluten-free when you visit.… 

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    Everything was absolutely delicious--and that's coming from a Vietnamese person! My friends and I…read moreshared several dishes, and everything had that homemade touch that reminded me of authentic Vietnamese cooking. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain the dishes in English to my friends who don't speak Vietnamese. He even brought us three additional slices of bánh mì to go with our bò kho (beef stew), since the dish only comes with two slices and there were five of us. Such a thoughtful gesture! This place is truly a hidden gem in Denver. Overall, all five of us were very impressed. The portions were generous, the prices were reasonable, and our server was attentive, helpful, and provided excellent service. We also didn't have to wait long for our food.

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