The place was hopping on Memorial Day as you can imagine it was busy. We ordered Khai V Saigon Bowl or #160 as I like to call it :-0 and it was a delight for the taste buds. The dish is listed as an appetizer, however, it's easily big enough for two and comes with grilled shrimp, soft-shelled crab, pork, chicken, egg rolls, large leafy piles of greens/herbs and fish sauce. You'll also receive rice paper to roll all of this yumminess up into. Thanks to some personalized instruction, I have become skilled in the art of rice paper rolling and have taken to this new method of eating my greens like a duck to water. Pretty good, just not quite the caliber of it's bigger sister, Saigon Basil. read more

Horrible customer service. The waitress are very rude, and they don't care about customers. If they don't feel like working, they will just ignore you. Don't even try it if you have a big family. They will tell you they do not have tables. Horrible experience. read more

The actual food is delicious, I have been a regular here for about a year. My complaints come from one specific server who is always rude. I went there with my boyfriend recently, he barely gave us any time to decide what to order. He was impatient and seemingly annoyed. He didn't even acknowledge when we politely asked for a to go box. He then proceeded to demand a tip, after his unacceptable customer service. He even spoke underneath his breath to me as we where leaving. I will not be coming here again, not recommend this place to anyone ever. read more

Food was excellent as always. We have been going here for a while, but one specific server was being so rude and didn't acknowledge us at all. It is unacceptable to be treated that way. It honestly made you lose business because of this server. On top of that when I asked for a to go box he brought it rudely and got mad I didn't tip him. He was rude to my girlfriend after we left. So I ain't tippin shit read more

food and energy of this place is great however staff lacks customer service training. The male waiter (maybe in 20-30s)was incredibly rude, cold and transactional. I could sense irritation and agitation from the moment he almost yelled at me take a seat. As a result, I left him with a very low tip. I could hear him scoff under his breath. Very unprofessional! read more

I went with two other ladies to celebrate a birthday last week. It came highly recommended. Unfortunately it must've been a really bad night for them. The young male waiter seemed to find our presence very inconvenient. His behavior was quite appalling. Two of the three of us found our meal very subpar. I won't go back. read more

I went to one of my favorite restaurants today. I have been a regular customer for over 10 years and have introduced a great number of my friends and business associates to this wonderful restaurant. Unfortunately today I had my first major disappointment. I had ordered number 57 and explicitly requested a vegetarian egg roll. I always do this for that particular dish and have always been accommodated. When I advised the waiter that I had not received a vegetarian egg roll but one that contained meat he scowled at me and told me that he would take my dish back to the kitchen and exchange the egg roll for what I originally ordered. The roll was cut into about eight pieces. I had eaten one and a half of one before I realized that what I was not eating was not an vegetarian egg roll. I told the waiter that I didn't think that was very sanitary. (Most of us know that when you have to send back a dish sometimes strange things happen to it). I told the waiter that I would be happy to pay for a replacement but he insisted in taking my bowl back to the kitchen. I refused and told him to forget it. I simply did not eat the the remnant. Because the food is always so good, I'll go back. However, I will never have the waiter I had today wait on me again. read more

Poor service. No one smiled when we walked in, when they took our order, when they brought our food or when we left. Surly, The food for all 3 of us was lukewarm at best. Someone was walking around with a fly swatter swatting at flies but wasn't cleaning the areas where they fell, such as the tables. Gross. Barely a thank-you when we left. Never again for this place read more

Favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Denver, authentic and extensive menu, love pho, clay pot fish and lemon grass shrimp spring rolls

I came, I feasted, I satisfied my pho cravings. As a Vietnamese man with a VERY hard-to-beat reference point of grandma's pho, I have high standards. Let's see how Saigon Bowl stood up to those standards. Pho review Broth: 4/5 VERY nice, well cooked clear broth. A hint of the anise on the nose which is lovely, only don't give it a 5 because I prefer a more rich broth -- this is subjective, some like the purist perfectly clear broth, some like a bit more flavor in the base. This one serves as a perfect blank canvas to spice it up to your liking. Noodles: 5/5 using the correct banh pho squared rice noodles Meat: 5/5 perfectly sliced rare beef steak and flank, high quality Vegetable plate: 5/5 perfectly fresh bean sprouts, thai basil, juicy limes. I ordered a large, and it's easily big enough to feed 2 people, or one very hungry me. Fixed my cravings for some hot soup, and I'm nothing but satisfied. Really solid pho, on my top 5 list for Federal. read more

I was obligated to come here cos my travel buddy wanted to have some hot asian food cos it was a cold winter night. first of all, the water glass was stained w dirts and what it appeared to be not washed at all, second, the greases on the restaurant floor could send an old lady or old guy to their graves! not the mention about filthy bathroom w empty soap jars! the pho was not impressed at all, soup base is blant, i've got only 4 pieces of meat on my medium bowl of brisket pho, my buddy ordered a large, it was a huge bowl, but he couldn't finish his bowl! I'd much rather venture out to the taco places nearby! read more

This restaurant was recommended by my brother. Upon arriving we were greeted but once we sat down we were ignored even though it wasn't busy. I guess the manager had to tell a waiter to come service us because we've been sitting awhile. With that aside, once the food came I have to say that the food is delicious and made well to satisfy my taste buds. Like many other Vietnamese restaurants similar to this one, there are many to choose from the menu. The service lacks but makes up in the food that they serve. I recommend this restaurant but be patient with the service. read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - Thai tea is prepared accordingly and delightfully. - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been to Denver twice and ate here both times. I like the seafood on the menu. You can't really go wrong with any of the peeps of the clams, snails, and mussels. There's a large variety! The duck noodle soup is also so good and comforting on a cold day. The only dishes I didn't like were the steamed fish (ca hap) with bamboo and mushrooms and the spicy tofu(pre fried tofu and then sauteed). The smells from the bamboo were so overpowering that it took over from the fish. It was our party least favorite. But that won't stop us from coming back whenever we are in town! read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - Mussels with shallots and butter - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Please beware!!! Ordered Pho lasted night for a friends birthday dinner. Within 1/2 of leaving Saigon Bowl I became violently ill. Notified restaurant who blamed me for eating that particular type of Pho.. Will never go back!!! read more

The food was good. Just commenting on the service. They were so casual. There was no real customer service. They obviously didn't care how much tip they were gonna get. When ordering, they just came over and ask what you want. Then alllll of them decided to take a lunch break at the same time. No one at the front to help paying, no one came and asked if we needed a box. Reminded me like an asian street vender, except the vender doesn't require a tip. read more

I was honestly underwhelmed for this place. Shrimp spring rolls came out looking sad and the bowl of pho had nothing amazing about it. I thought it was going to be great because of its location but it was not as good as my expectation. read more

Yup this place is pretty good. I am a fan of their clay pot fish, their snails. I also love their egg rolls. This is probably one of the better places in town. Someone complained that $34.95 for a cooked striped bass is expensive, but that's about right for 2019 and fully cooked striped bass. I actually like the striped bass, that's how we eat it at home. It's a Vietnamese thing I guess. read more

Love their spring roll appetizer, great for sharing with a group. They have a lots of dishes that are big enough to share. Their prices changed recently, they're a little more expensive now than what's currently reflected on Yelp. They have really good soups to share as well. I like their vegetarian options. read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - Canh Chua Ca Hoac Tom (with shrimp) - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Saigon Bowl offers hundreds of distinctive dishes to choose from and ironically I choose the same noodle dish time and time again with no variation whatsoever. I find this to be true for a lot of people who enjoy Vietnamese and Pho establishments. We pretend to look at the menu and talk about choices and specials and when it comes time to order we choose the same dish we always do. We like to think we'll choose differently if we flip through the menu and talk about all the various options but on the inside we want the same comforting dish we have loved from the first time we ordered it long ago. At Saigon Bowl, the dish I love is the Bun Dac Biet ($8.49), Combo Noodle Bowl with butterflied grilled shrimp, marinated pork, grilled chicken & egg rolls. The pickled daikon and carrots add a nice hint of vinegar and the minced peanuts add a crunchy texture to the entire dish. I could easily have this dish once a week. Some of the best Vietnamese food in Denver can be found on Federal Blvd. and Saigon Bowl is one of my go to places. read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - Combo Noodle Bowl - $8.49 - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I love new Saigon but they are closed on Mondays. I was told they were affiliated which is not true. I gave it a chance and was so disappointed I don't even know where to begin. I'll start with the food. I ordered the tamarind lobster. Market price $35 for 2 baby tails. They obviously don't know how to cook lobster. When you don't thaw lobster properly it sticks to the shell, is stringy and tastes wrong. That's exactly what it was. They told me to use my finger to get it out and that nothing was wrong with it. I'd like to see them eat that with a smile on their face. No offer to make it right or take it off the bill even tho it was un-edible. On to a bigger issue. I watched a Mexican couple and a African couple walk in, sit down, not get served for a long period of time and get up and walk out. WTF!? Stay away from this place! So many better Vietnamese restaurants in Denver with friendlier staff and better food.! read more

Simply put, there are not that many good Asian places in Denver and even fewer good Vietnamese places. However among the good places, this is as good as it gets in terms of price, tastiness, good customer service, and an overall good meal. There are many different dishes to choose from, from Pho to rice bowls you can never really go wrong, but the dish that you must get if your party is greater than two is the #160, the platter of the restaurant. Beef egg rolls, chicken, beef, fried shrimp paste, and softshell crab come out with a heaping helping of veggies and wraps, and you wonder to yourself why there aren't more places selling this food. Every thing on that dish is delicious and if you don't care for one protein, there are others to choose from. As a popular place, there is sometimes a line, but the well trained staff is attentive, fast, and will fulfill your order, clean the table, and make sure that the water is never below half a glass. They are all great employees and have made our experience great every single time. A great price, good food, and a good experience. What more could you want? read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - #160 with eggrolls, beef, chicken, fried shrimp paste, softshell crab, and a heaping helping of veggies all to wrap - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place has me knowing that if I had to pick one cuisine for the rest of my life...... it would pho sho be Vietnamese. Damn. Hands down my favorite restaurant ever. Perfect service. Perfect food. I need a cot in the back so I can live here. read more

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Amazing food but TERRIBLE service! I really want to rate them two stars, but the food really is just that good! It took over 20 minutes for anyone to really acknowledge that we were sitting there. We just got done talking about leaving when a server magically appeared! I should also add that she never really returned either. The only time we could even grab her attention was to ask for the check. Our server walked by us numerous times without even glancing our way when we said "Excuse me, ma'am!". We went almost the whole meal without drinks. This alone irritates me! We wanted to order more food, but weren't able to due to the fact no one would come to our table. Even though they have great food, I will not waste my time returning here. read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - Vegetarian Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is use to be our spot whenever we crave for some Vietnamese food. We would drive almost an hour and a half at least twice a month just to get our fix, sometimes more. However with new Vietnamese restaurants opening up closer to home we have not been to Saigon Bowl in a few months. This weekend since we were around the area we decided to stop by. We ordered our usual Combination Pho, egg rolls and Grilled Pork rice plate. I am not sure if maybe since we have been trying other Vietnamese restaurants our taste pallet changed , but we were a bit under whelmed. The meat in the pho was dry and a little tough. The egg rolls changed. They are now bigger , but taste like any other Vietnamese egg roll. We use to drive up to this place just for the egg rolls as they tasted home made to us. The grilled pork also was nothing special and tastes like any standard pork entree we can order from any Vietnamese restaurant. We know the owners changed some time back so that could be why the change. I do have to say that the staff was very friendly and attentive unlike before so this was a nice change. Overall the place we use to crave has morphed into the standard Vietnamese restaurant. Most likely will just stay close by for our Vietnamese fix. read more

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Having an incredibly lazy day today, I decided to go out to have lunch instead of cooking a meal. Craving something soupy, I decided to drive over to SW Denver to check out this Vietnamese restaurant. Saigon Bowl has quite an extensive menu, ranging from vermicelli noodle bowls to rice plate plates to pho to family-style entrees. So many choices! I went ahead and ordered the bun rieu--the crab tomato noodle soup. The food came out relatively quickly and was steaming hot--no complaints there. First sip though? Utter disappointment. It's not that the taste was bad--the flavor was fine. It's just that the broth was definitely not bun rieu broth; it was pho broth. Now, I realize a lot of other Denver Vietnamese restaurants do this. For various soup-based dishes, restaurants use a pho broth base and doctor it up to have the toppings and coloring intended for the soup. I suppose it makes sense to do this when the Asian population density in Denver is not incredibly high. It's just so incredibly disappointing when you expect one thing but you get something different. That being said, Saigon Bowl's pho broth is pretty good. They added a lot of tomatoes in soup so the broth tasted closer to bun rieu, but there was no denying the broth was pho broth. I also wasn't fond of the fact that the noodles seemed like noodle scraps--short pieces of noodles and not too much in the bowl. Would I go back? Honestly, yes, I'd actually like to try their family meal dishes. While the bun rieu is disappointing, the way they cooked it shows that Saigon Bowl does have some skills when it comes to flavor. I'll have to get some friends to go with me next time to try a larger variety of things, while avoiding the noodle soups (unless it's the pho). read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - Part of the extensive menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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So, I was a quite sceptic of this place to be honest but I am glad I experienced it for myself. The place has good food hands down. Try everything...you are bound to have a favorite. read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - #42 - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Pho addict, have been to Vietnam and love this place! Really flavorful broth, fresh produce and nice fried tofu and quality meat

Definitely one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in town! Large expansive menu with tons of offerings. My favorites include the bun bo hue soup and the dong Kahn appetizer. Always clean, service is fast, and the food is great. Definitely a go to. read more

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When it's 34-degrees, pho cures what ails you. Local friend brought us here, and told us the nearest cross-street at Alameda and Federal was known for having the most shootings. So you know the food is definitely good. Had a small bowl of pho tai for $5, ordered some springs rolls, which came two/order and were packed with the usual shrimp, noodles, parsley, etc. Tried their combo fried rice, which was a little dry for that night, but had an awesome flavor. HK told me that aside from Hong Kong, this was the best fried rice he's ever had in his life. It's clean, they have a huge menu and service was great. Git your pho on here! read more

The grilled pork/spring roll Bun was exceptionally good, with an amazing fish sauce. The Vietnamese coffee was what you'd expect, good quality. The service was flawless. They seated us, took our order, brought us water, brought our food, filled our water. Also, even though we had to wait for a table for lunch, we never felt a "turning table" mentality. Bustling and relaxing at the same time with great food. Exactly what I love in a restaurant. I have to update this one from 4 to 5 stars. I returned to this place the other day. Between two people splitting a meal - spring rolls and a dish it is really a perfect and cheap meal with such perfect service. Makes me want to move to this area. read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This is a little good surprise harvest today! I was originally dropping by the Chinese bakery next next door in the far east center and suddenly felt a little hungry. So I decided to go in this "Saigon Bowl" for a little pho soup. It looks small from outside but actually rather spacious when sitting inside. The place was well packed with people from all races and carpet is reasonably clean. I guess that's the first good sign. I ordered my favorite soup - beef flank pho, as I would have ordered in any other pho soup. It turned out to be the best flank I've ever had! The meat is juicy, well cut and flavorful. The soup is great, too! (although it's not the best soup I've ever had, but it's definitely the best soup I've ever had in Denver). Although the place is kinda busy, the service is good and timely, and my pho came out very fast. They do have a large variety of food on the menu and many of them look very alluring judging from the food on other tables. It just I'm only craving for pho today. I will definitely come back to try those other dishes another day! Another little perk is that the environment is clean, compared to many other vietamnese restaurants. I've always loved pho but hated the restaurant owners who just can't put a little thought to keep their place clean. This time I am rather happy. I am leaving a five star so that people know how good they are to encourage more businesses like this in our Denver neighborhood. read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - #71 pho w/ beef flank - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is fantastic! I have to agree with all reviews here, everything is massive, no joke! I usually go there with more friends, and usually order the family dinner; which comes to $10 a person, and includes salad, soup, 3 to 5 entrees (depends on people)... And everything is well done. I agree with Shiho, eventhough is a Vietnamese restaurant, they still cook Chinese food very well. The braised fish is really good! Gotta try it! read more

Pros- open till 10 during the week, the grilled pork with eggroll noodle dish was tasty. Big portion of food. Cons- spring rolls tasted old but I did come in at 930 on a Wednesday. The service was a tad slow. read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - Grilled pork with pork egg roll on rice noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is your go to pho or just authentic Vietnamese restaurant. You have plenty to choose from but I've been coming here since I was in elementary school and it's been 20 freaking years! If you see a restaurant expanding for more space it's because they are that busy and let me tell you they have a reason to be busy! Because they are amazing. Their prices never go up Their portions are huge Their staff is on point And the atmosphere is energetic on a busy day! It's family friendly and you will not have to worry about getting sick! My stomach thanks them my wallet does and so do all my friends and family! Your are the reason I live in Denver lmao read more

Saigon bowl is always packed Pho and beer they've never lacked Order the appetizer-it's the best This place is better than the rest The waits are short and service- quick For pho, this is my number one pick read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - Always a wait at Saigon Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Service was slow in the beginning. My family sat down in a booth in a corner, where we received water within less than 5 minutes but then waited nearly 15+ minutes until a waiter/server noticed that no one took our orders. The menu is reasonably priced and almost everything comes in a large portion, which is good for sharing with young kids who are picky eaters. Food came out within 5 minutes of placing our orders. Husband and I both chose the rice noodle bowl w/ grilled pork and egg rolls. Quite tasty with lots of fresh vegetables. I'm not sure if we're supposed to go to the front counter to pay but we waited for our check for quite awhile until our kids became impatient.. Overall, my family and I would come back again and again for the food but we're not crazy about the slow service, which we've experienced a few times before tonight. read more

Due to the immense popularity and frequent overload of customers coming in, they had to expand the restaurant and I can see why. Not only is the food good, but I noticed the service is very quick, efficient, and effective. I can tell they utilize each other and work together as a team really well to get your food out as soon as possible despite how busy they are. They have a wide range of variety when it comes to Vietnamese food you can order. They have "Com Phan" which I highly recommend getting if you're eating with multiple people, especially if they don't know what to get but want to try different dishes because it's a great deal and much cheaper than ordering them all individually. With that said, the food is amazing! One time I ordered Com Phan 2 Nguoi (Food for 2 people) for myself when I was with a friend to take the remaining food home and the server was like "Would that be all for you ladies?"and she was like "No, that's all her's! I'll take the lemon chicken." I really like their Goi Ga (Chicken salad), Canh Chua Ca (Sour fish soup), and Ca Kho To (Caramelized claypot fish)! If you love Vietnamese spring rolls, there is an option to make multiple ones yourself where they bring out the rice paper, vermicelli noodles, vegetables, meat, shrimp, and everything you would need to make it along with the fish sauce! If you ever get a chance to go, Saigon Bowl is definitely one of the top must go-to restaurants on Federal! read more

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Dong Khanh is probably better known by its other name, Saigon Bowl. I unfortunately did not have a chance to visit while under the old ownership. A buddy talked it up and upon hearing how I had never been, insisted that we go for lunch. He hadn't been in a few months and when we walked in he commented on how he didn't recognize any of the staff. Doing a bit of quick reading here, we find out that the ownership had changed. Under the new steward the pho broth isn't as tasty as Pho Duy just down the street. The broth just doesn't have the same kick to it. Aside from lack of mouth feel, there's also the missing hint of star anise. I was however, impressed by the appetizer platter, or "build your own spring roll" dish which was varied and quite delicious. I'd come back again, but from those I've spoken with, it's not the same as its former self (a shame). read more

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What better restaurant to dedicate my first review to than Saigon Bowl. This place gets 5 stars for its delicious food. I am taking off a star because when they are busy, they are understaffed and it takes a while to even get some straws/extra plates and bowls. My boyfriend and I come here almost weekly especially because I used to work around here every weekend. This is hands down one of the best places for authentic Vietnamese food in Denver region. Forget the boring old pho when you visit! I always get #147 Banh Xeo (might be spelling this wrong) but it's the Vietnamese crepe filled with pork, shrimp, bean sprouts pan fried in an egg crepe. It's MASSIVE and delicious and comes with lettuce and pickled daikon and carrots and cucumbers. We always ask for rice paper on the side so we can wrap it up (reduce mess and it's like a spring roll!). Try this dish! Another dish we get is Bun Rieu which is this hearty, slightly spicy soup filled with clear, round noodles, tomatoes, meatballs, and crab. It's filled with flavor and I even drink the soup afterwards (oops sodium overload). Bottom line: come here for some traditional, authentic vietnamese cuisine you can't find in stores like pho 79, 888 etc. You will go home satisfied! read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - Banh xeo and bun rieu:) must tries! - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

After a bad experience here in 2014, I did not come back until Christmas Day 2015 when a weird snowstorm changed our plans. We were on Federal and thrilled to find Saigon Bowl open! Our group of four enjoyed several appetizers! First up, traditional spring rolls with peanut sauce, yum!! Next was a cold duck salad puled high with duck, cabbage, lettuce, bell peppers and a delicious light sauce for dressing. My favorite course was the nems, little meatballs served with rice noodles and garnishes, served with rice papers that were cooked at the table top in hot water so we could roll our own spring rolls- yum! We had a great meal and would come back- glad it has improved!!! read more

Saigon Bowl - Denver - The appetizer came out about 10 minutes after our (cold) noodle bowl entrées - Vietnamese Near Me - Denver, Colorado