Delicious food and good drinks. I had the beef pho which was absolutely phenomenal, the broth was full of flavor and I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED getting it! The service was very slowly, it took a minimum of 5 minutes to be asked if we'd like drinks and nobody asked how the meal came out(luckily the food made up for it)! We will definitely be back read more

Went there for lunch exactly at 12PM and the place got immediately filled. Ordered chicken satay as appetizer with Singha & two beef entrees. Beef Rendang & Beef with sauteed mixed vegetable. Satay went well with the provided peanut sauce & red Sriracha type hot sauce and beer. The Rendang was awesome and so the other dish couldn't compete relatively ! It was good too. All desserts were tropical, means with fruits, cocnut, etc. mixes which is not of my taste. But Rendang was the awesome-st I had anywhere in recent times! read more

Decent food - fresh rolls were nice and pho was average (doesn't include enough variety of meats). However, most expensive viet sandwich (banh mi) I've ever bought: $12 for a 6in sub...I've never paid more than $6 for a viet sandwich nor have I ever seen one shorter than 10inches. read more

This place stands out for this one amazing, incredible, mouth watering dish "Beef Rendang". Best beef dish around the town. The ambience is great too. I also really like that one big lonely fish in the glass aquarium whenever I go there. read more

Saigon Cafe - The majestic beef rendang! - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

First time here. Good food and good service !!! Wish they have vegetarian soups as well( veg broth ) Hope they can add that in menu soon !!! read more

Love the Rendang beef! That's soooo yummy!! I also love the fruit shacks here! Avacado shack is my favorite so far!! There are so much authentic desserts here, and I love them! Such as, pandan cake, three yams dessert.. I would love to try more next time!! :) read more

I have always been trying to go to this place and finally my boyfriend and I got a chance. I must say I wasn't disappointed . I orders the noodles with pork and spring rolls it was really good. My boyfriend got the Vietnamese crepe. Along with our food we also decided to get cold Vietnamese coffee. DELICIOUS. Very cute atmosphere inside, small and cozy read more

Best food on Newark Ave. Ingredients are fresh, flavors are out of this world, and service is great. Must try: spring rolls, chicken satay (sooo tender), beef rendang, and any of the claypot signature dishes. You won't be disappointed. read more

Delicious Vietnamese food and very accommodating to the COVID-19 situation. They have nice shaded outdoor seating, the staff are always sanitizing and being safe, and they have contactless payment. Did I mention the food and drinks are delicious? read more

Delicious. Go! I had the pork with spring rolls and vermicelli noodles. So dang good! And my date had the tofu with veggies in some brown sauce and loved it. I can't wait to go back, and can't believe it took me so long to go. read more

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

This place is excellent. The grilled lean pork vermicelli is a favorite, as is the stuffed calamari, and any type of claypot. They also have the best pork spring rolls I have ever tried. Homemade ginger beer is also really good - solo or as a mule!! The staff is also extremely friendly and helpful. read more

Being in the city all day long, you get custom to eating all the commercial restaurants in NYC. For the longest time, I've been searching to have something that was authentic and flavorful. Saigon Cafe's spring rolls are to die for. The entrees are portioned just right and the flavor is amazing. From its pho style noodle soup to rice noodle/beef combo dishes/amazing fish entrees. There wasn't one dish that has disappointed me there yet. Here is the most important part, the prices are affordable. Average entree is about $9. Between party of four, if you spend over $60 will be over spending. Try the home made beverages. Absolutely delicious. People travel to Brooklyn/Queens to experiment good authentic food. Try Jersey City. Minutes away from Holland Tunnel and blocks away from the Path Station. read more

These guys are professionals. The cocktails are simple and great. The homemade ginger ale aha the ginger kick. I had the clay pot seafood curry, that was amazing. Today I had the Saigon crepe, such an awesome dish with great flavor, foodies will love it. Ask for the recommended way of eating it - the lettuce wrap. It's simply outstanding. Hands down best authentic food. read more

3rd time at the Saigon Cafe and it still does not disappoint. Excellent food, tremendous service and nice people. Soup is fulling and plenty of other entrees to go around. Will come back for more. read more

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

Came on a Saturday night for dinner for two & were seated promptly. Had the curry puffs, bun w/ pork & spring rolls, and deep fried noodles w/ beef. Portions were decent and we left full & happy! We'll def be back. read more

The food was blah. The chicken curry was edible- the chicken tasted like it had been boiled earlier and then just thrown in. The seafood soup was bland and boring too. The only thing that was halfway decent - thanks to a plummy sauce and the hot chilly sauce in a jar on the table - was the plate of summer rolls. Will try not to go there again, because the prices are on the high side and the food is definitely not worth it. Two of the wait staff were extremely nice and friendly but one waiter has a really bad attitude. I should actually give the restaurant one star because of his rude behavior. read more

I have dined here about 4-5 times. It is pricey for Vietnamese but some of the dishes are good and some are just ok. The real winner for me is the coconut curry-based hotpot - delicious, creamy, rich and whatever protein you go for is complemented with a nice blend of herbs and vegetables. The only downside is I have tried chicken meatballs in it, which were pretty bland, and then the shrimp, which was cooked to a boot consistency which I could barely chew. I would probably stick to a basic protein like beef or pork. The salads (Chicken & mint, pork & shrimp) are refreshing but they overdo the fish sauce and citrus for my taste. I have also had the Bun Cha, my favorite Vietnamese dish, but they dried out the rice noodles too much and I thought the taste/cook of the pork was just average. read more

The cafe was great my husband and I stopped in on a Thursday it was pretty quiet. The decor was cute and the service was great everyone was pretty attentive. My husband wasn't too hungry so he ordered the wings, I didn't give it a try but he says it was pretty good. I had the spring rolls which was okay. I was craving soup and So I ordered the porridge it was pretty good it just needed some extra lemon. Overall I would come back read more

The Saigon Cafe is a pleasant and homey place, with cordial servers. Their food is a notch above, and their portions and prices on par with expectations. The Goi Cuin, shrimp filled cold rice paper rolls, were tasty and distinguished by their freshness. Once moistened, rice paper becomes rubbery very quickly. We particularly enjoyed the pho, as its slow cooked goodness and quality ingredients were apparent. We next sampled several entrees; each was good, but the Ca Kho To (a clay pot casserole of salmon, aromatic herbs and veggies) was exceptional. This dish is a personal favorite, and one which I know to be difficult to find the balance and rich depth of flavor created here. An outstanding meal at a restaurant which I would be thrilled to return to. Typical of Jersey City, parking is never easy. read more

I gave one star not because of the food, but because of the waitress!!! She's incredible! We ordered one dessert after the meal, and I just asked for 3 share bowls. Then she felt angry and came back threw the bowls on our table! I was shocked. Never got this bad service before! The waiters are good, just the woman! Can't believe. read more

Came here for lunch with a stroller . They were very accommodating and made room for my stroller. I had the Lunch special rice noodles with lean grilled pork and a sangria . They were both really good read more

Really delicious. And reasonably priced. Would definitely eat here again. And service wasn't bad on a Friday!

Wrong menu description, oily soup, canned veggies, no apologies, overpriced, and tasted super gross!! I ordered one of the seasonal specials on the menu which states it is a spicy udon noodle w beef - it only came with thin pho rice noodle - huge difference and never explained why! Also, the "soup" base is full of oil and chilli sauce... They should have warned you about the level of spiciness as this was WAY too spicy!! We were kind of in a rush so I didn't want to raise my concern at first then never got a chance to do so.... The waitress didn't even stop once to ask us about the food cuz she attended 7-10 tables at the same time as she was the ONLY waitress on a Friday night... And when I finally got a chance to tell her about the noodle situation when she brought the check, she simply replied "ya alright"... no wonder why people stop coming to this place! I noticed before that they love using canned vegetables like baby corn and carrots in ALL their dishes but tonight was really the wake up call... We're never going again! And btw that special was $18! I'm only giving two stars for my previous two ok visits. This time they deserve a negative score! I still feel so nauseous from the spicy oily soup and it has been almost three hours! read more

Saigon Cafe - Super oily and spicy seasonal "spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup" - menu said udon but came with rice noodles - GROSS - Vietnamese Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Still loving Saigon Cafe so much! We've been heading over on Saturday nights and sitting at the bar for drinks and food. My updated faves are New Year's Cake, Curry Chicken Puff, and Cabrito tequila on the rocks. The best part, my fave gal there is Karen! read more

It's so good! And the staff is super kind and helpful! They've made some awesome recommendations and we keep going back. Try the pancake, its actually amazing! read more

It's ok, not as good as pho vietnam by zucccotti park. Funny story, somebody in my office building stole my order. Called the restaurant and they were gracious enough to redeliver. Great customer service; serviceable at best when it comes to their food. read more

Love me some good cheap pho! This is our go to place for a quick tasty eat. Note its cash only and the service isnt too friendly, but its pretty darn good. I would recommend it and will probably see you there. The spring rolls are fresh, hot and cripsy, the broth has flovor and produce is fresh and crisp. read more

I love the beef pho. It completes me. It's the only thing that got me through Winter 2014/2015 in Jersey City. Also, great family run business, great service! read more

The location of this restaurant sooo convenient for me. The prices are actually comparable to other restaurants in the area, but they are a bit pricey compared to your standard pho places in Chinatown. For my last visit, I ordered the pho while my friend had the seafood curry. Both were very good. The menu has a nice, eclectic mix of familiar Asian food staples that I normally see only in Chinatown, including some tasty desserts and appetizers. Would definitely come back if I'm ever in the mood for some solid, non-greasy Asian food. read more

I'm so picky about my Asian food because I grew up with both my parents cooking regularly. Where other people choose Chimese takeout for comfort food, I rarely if ever do. This place is my comfort food. Love Saigon Cafe. All time favorite dish is shrimp curry acorn squash. Try as I might to order something else, this is my favorite dish. read more

A delicious, family-owned & -run restaurant. Unlike most Vietnamese restaurants in the city, they don't lean on MSG for flavor; their excellent dishes hold their own by virtue of fresh ingredients & steady-handed expert preparation. We've eaten here for 9 years & have ordered all over the menu & in that time we've never had a bad dish or meal. Everything is earthy but nuanced, surprising but comforting. If you're new to Vietnamese cuisine & don't know where to start: beef pho is a classic. Feel free to ask about the herbs & sauces that accompany it, but you can also just take your time adding a little of each & season to taste. read more

Incredible dish. I had the light pork dish. It came with orange rice and like a salad with cucumbers and greens, carrots and tomatoes.

Love Saigon Cafe! I seriously order from here at least once a week. Their pork and vermicelli noodles are spot on and I'm constantly craving them. Their pho is pretty good also, but it's not as good as some Pho's I've had in the city. I do prefer their Pho to Nha Trang's. Their Asian Vegetable soup is really good too, but they have their off days with it. Overall it's a really good place and I definitely recommend checking it out if you are in the neighborhood. The only downside is that they are closed on Mondays. read more

We had the following - - Pork spring rolls - pork was super cold, preprocessed and smelly. - Chicken puff - not bad but was microwaved - Pho - was nice. - stirfried noodles - gravy too thick - like reheated frozen gravy - kinda slimy instead of being just thick. there was no one at the restaurant and we heard microwave go on and off quite a few times before our food arrived. and it arrived like immediately after we ordered our food. so, yes - i have no illusions about this place. read more

My favorite restaurant in Jersey City and in my opinion one the best Vietnamese restaurants I ve been to in the NYC area. The food is fresh and delicious. The menu consists of authentic Vietnamese dishes along with other western influenced dishes. The chef also looks for fresh and local ingredients for the daily and season specials. It is family owned and operated so the service is consistent and you cant ask for a more friendly experience. Steve, the owners son, is a pleasure to talk to. Hes always in a great mood, walking around with a big smile, cracking jokes with the regulars and offering great suggestions about the food and wine menu. They often have new wines and they have a very good bar with interesting selections. Favorite dishes: Clay pot curry, Shrimp and potatoes cooked in a curry and coconut sauce and served in a clay pot. NJ Stuffed tomato, seasonal NJ tomato stuffed with pork and noodles, cooked in a broth. Tapioca banana pudding read more

Best Vietnamese restaurant in the neighborhood. Great food. Interesting (and unexpected) rare Belgian beer selection. One of the few local spots that is not afraid to make a spicy dish. We love sitting by their fish tank. That guy has so much personality for a fish! read more

Simply put.......Nice menu. It's a good quaint restaurant. I like a place that is friendly and offers good food, portions, and flavors. I highly recommend it!! read more

The food here is Pho Real!! I eat here for lunch all the time and it never disappoints. The pho and salmon sandwich are f'n awesome......they also have a full bar and it's family owned......have lunch or dinner here, you won't be disappointed. read more

Finally tried this place after passing by every day - it's OK. The service is good, but the food is overpriced for what you're getting especially for Jersey City. We had the mango salad which comprised of large, kebab chunks of vegetables and mango. Oh, did I mention the canned pineapple? The lemongrass beef resembled Chinese dog food, thick with gravy and onions but very little lemongrass flavor. The only redeeming dish was the salad noodle squares that made me wish I had ordered two of the same dish. The pork, the combination of the salad, mint, noodle and fish sauce was delicious. Just not for $15. Lower the prices, a bit! More people will try. read more

Came here after reading reviews and I must say this place was quite delicious. Ordered the grilled pork chop with fried egg and it was perfectly seasoned. Steve (our waiter) was such a cool guy and very funny to say the least. The service was excellent as well and I love the water glasses they leave on the table! read more