I came to Saigon Eden for a quick lunch. I just wanted to grab a Bahn Mi sandwich to take away, but I ended up sitting down at the restaurant while it was being prepared. One of the waiters was nice enough to bring over a glass of water while I waited. The restaurant itself was pretty nice and spacious, so it looked like a decent place to go with a big group. My Beef Bahn Mi sandwich was tasty, but it wasn't anything spectacular. I enjoyed the beef flavor, but I think the sandwich could have used a bit more sauce, to counteract the dryness of the bread. I didn't try anything else on the menu, so I'm not sure how the rest of their dishes tasted, but I was decently content with my Bahn Mi. Next time I'm in the area, I'd like to try a different spot. read more

Saigon Eden - Interior - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Sad because we used to love this place but I just saw news that there was a roach infestation here so they're closed right now. We won't be going back. Instagram @lacountyhealthinspector read more

Saigon Eden is a very nice, spacious restaurant. Their different food items were all good and the service was good.

This place used to be my go to pho restaurant so I'm extremely disappointed. For years I've been coming here and never had issues but recently the new employees seem to not be able to take orders correctly. On one incident we ordered a large rare beef pho with thin noodles but a small pho with tripe and tendon was brought out. When we informed them of the incorrect order they proceeded to argue with us that that's what we ordered. Eventually they took it back but brought out another incorrect order. To make matters worse these young employees are hanging out in the dining area, openly joking with each other instead of paying attention to the customers. I'm a sucker for giving this place another chance and just had the same experience. I would recommend trying a different place since this place just can't get orders straight. read more

Best Pho in town. Stellar service great atmosphere. If you are looking for traditional cuisine, this is the place. I have been coming here for years, and it seems though every year the food gets better and better. I hope this place never closes!!! Best in town! read more

Good vermicelli but please include Pâté on your bánh mi's. I was informed by the waitress you don't. You can't serve and I can't order bánh mi without Pâté. read more

The food here was not the greatest. It's a little dirty inside. The wait is ridiculous. The service is the worst

Living in Pasadena, very limited Pho places to choose from. Having traversed Valley Blvd and San Gabriel, found this gem packed on a Monday night. Totally worth the wait. Great broth and higher quality meat cuts. Coming back! read more

Interesting, very interesting. An extensive, well organized menu that is almost overwhelming. Our food came out of the kitchen in a somewhat haphazard order. Pho broth was unremarkable. But everything we ordered was perfectly edible. Service was acceptable. read more

This is a cozy Vietnamese restaurant close to the intersection of Main and Garfield. You'll feel the air of nostalgia as this place has the style of an older pho restaurant. There's a free, public parking structure behind the restaurant. The staff here are nice and will make sure you're taken care of. There's lots of available seating. I got the medium bowl of pho and I got really fun from it. I ordered the pho with rare beef and tripe. They PACKED it with meat and noodles. For $12, you're definitely getting a value meal here! I also got the Che Bau Mau (3 color dessert) with mung bean, red bean, and pandan jelly poured with coconut milk. SOOOO good and the right amount of sweetness! read more

Saigon Eden - 3 color dessert - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Saigon Eden has the best egg rolls ever. The noodles are also spot on. All of their food is great and you will love whatever you try. The service is so friendly and they are nice to kids. All the servers are kind and sweet and boy can they help with the menu. The place is so pretty. It is always spotless Try their charbroiled beef rice plate combo. You will get one of those great eggrolls with it. It is all so good. You have to try. read more

I haven't dined in at Saigon Eden in Alhambra in nearly six years. Therefore, I was surprised that the quality of the food was still very good. Saigon Eden is a restaurant that specializes in Vietnamese food; mostly pho, Vietnamese-inspired appetizers, and more. I ordered the Pho Chin Nam Sach, otherwise known as pho served with cooked beef, brisket, and beef tripe. The pho noodle soup was served with bean sprouts, Thai basil, and lime on the side. The noodle soup was indeed pretty delicious! The broth was very rich, the beef was tender, and the noodle soup tasted great when mixed with some sriracha. The staff were very attentive and the service was quick. There had a large indoor dining hall and some outdoor seating. I will definitely want to come back for their appetizers and more! read more

Saigon Eden - Pho Chin Nam Sach - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

My Vietnamese bestie chose this place. She's very picky and she enjoyed her vermicelli bowl. I liked my rare beef pho as well. It was a little on the oily side though. But the broth had good flavor, the noodles were cooked perfectly and had good flavor. The noodles didn't have that weird stale taste that some places have when they don't rinse the noodles. It was tasty and satisfying. My husband had the lemongrass chicken on rice. We were all confused when it arrived at the table because it didn't look at all how we were expecting it to. It looked more like a Chinese dish lol. It tasted ok but he wished he got something else. read more

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Not amazing, but close by and better than chain pho restaurants. The ambiance is quite nice and it is nearby a lot of cute date spots. read more

Saigon Eden - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

We were planning to eat at Borneo but there was such a long wait so we saw this Vietnamese restaurant next door and decided to give it a try. We're so glad we went here instead because the food and service were really good. They're located off Garfield Ave. and share the same parking lot as the other restaurants in the same block and a few on Main St. Food: We both ordered #84 & #96 the vermicelli dishes with charbroiled pork, shrimp (grilled or shrimp paste), and egg rolls. It was really flavorful and so delicious. Good portion size and you can ask for extra fish sauce if needed. This was my friend's first time trying the Vietnamese vermicelli dish/bun thit nuong and they love it. Vert healthy option with half rice noodles and half veggies. FYI: the shrimp paste cost more than the grilled shrimp. Their egg rolls are made from the spring roll/rice paper not the wonton/egg noodle paper. It reminds me of Golden Deli's egg rolls. Atmosphere: Nice, decent size restaurant. The lady who we think is the owner is so kind and kept stopping by to see if we need anything. Note: You need to walk up to the counter to pay your tab, but they accept credit card payment. Plenty of parking in the parking structure off 1st street. No wait whatsoever. We will definitely come back to try their pho, rice dishes, and other menu selections. read more

Saigon Eden - #84 & #96 Bun Thit Nuong Ca Gio (Vermicelli with Charbroiled Pork, Egg Rolls, and Shrimp) - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

I've ordered a few times here and every time it's been soooo good! I always order the pho ga (chicken pho) and I've tried other places, this one by far is the best! The flavors are so good and the chicken breast is just right! Service always great read more

Great taste. Big portion. Lots meat. Great value. The authentic Vietnamese ice coffee is amazing. Passion fruit green tea is a bit sweet though. Will come again for sure. read more

Saigon Eden - Ox tail and Rib Pho. Authentic Vietnamese ice coffee and passion green tea. - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Was recently shut down from the health department 12/3 for unsanitary condition and cockroach infestation! Received a SC GRADE!!

I've been going here since this place used to be Pho 79 as it's one of the few places that serve Bun Rieu. It's conveniently located with a parking structure next to it and you can enter from both the front and rear of the building. Bun Rieu (4/5): Solid, it used to be better years ago and they've changed the type of the tofu used but the broth is still good. Wish the crab patty mixture was not so ground up but taste is there. Pho Tai Nam Sach (3.5/5): I usually get this cuz I like tripe and got my bf into it too. It comes with the rare beef and well done brisket as well. Meat is very tender. Not a super standout or best pho out there but it's not bad. Cha Gio Egg Rolls (4/5): This is one of my faves, it always comes out super crispy and I love the pork vegetable meat mixture inside. It's pretty no frills and nothing very standout but a solid choice especially if you're not up for waiting to get a table at some of the other restaurants in the area here. Or if you're like me and looking for Bun Rieu specifically. read more

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Pretty much a staple pho place we go to eat. The Banh Xeo is good and the pho too! We pretty much gobble everything down Parking is the free structure behind it. read more

Saigon Eden - Hu tieu tom shrimp cua crab kho - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

I've visited the parking structure near Saigon Eden a few times, and I can't believe I never entered despite the light decorations outside the back entrance. Seating is pretty quick on weekday nights, and I came with a small group of friends. The first thing I noticed were their clean, brown tables, which aren't oily but still have quite a bit of shine. Around the restaurant, there is quite a bit of greenery which pairs well with the white interior. The atmosphere is quite relaxing and easy on the eyes; the best view is sitting facing the street, where you can't see the rush hour cars behind walls of plants, but they're still slightly audible. I ordered the Bun Bo Kho was very good. The taste was neither too strong nor too salty. It was rich in flavor and not spicy at all, with most of the flavor coming from the meats and salt. The beef had tons of fat, but I enjoyed the carrots and all of the sides that came with it. Other than that, everything was so smooth and consistent from ordering to the food to paying - hard to not return in the future! read more

Saigon Eden - Sides - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Pho hit the spot on a cold June gloomy day. I like how you can customize your pho here with any of their toppings. My usual is flank, meatballs and tripe with a side of cooked bean sprouts. Broth was flavorable and the regular size was just right for me. Hubby enjoyed his customized rice plate with various proteins plus red rice. So you can be as healthy or hearty with your meal. Food comes out quickly and plenty of free parking with the city lot in the back. read more

Saigon Eden - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

To be honest I had another place in mind but it's closed, so I chose to come here since I'm in the area. This place takes me way back to my high school days. I don't come here often so I noticed they redecorated the dining room. It's pretty big, two big rooms and more tables outside. Here's what I got: 21. House special combination beef noodle soup 46. Bun Rieu, ground shrimp, crabmeat, tomato vermicelli soup 116. Charbroiled pork, imperial roll, shrimp paste with tiny vermicelli served with lettuce Coffee with condensed milk (iced) Flavor is good, better than average but it's still not my first choice if I have to choose. After all, taste is subjective so give this place a try. Servers are nice and they bring out food pretty quickly. Plenty of parking in the back. Yon can park right behind the restaurant but because it is a small parking lot, it might be hard to back out. You can park at the parking structure and walk over too. read more

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Been coming here for the past few years, but this is my first time trying other dishes that I don't usually order. I found it so good but I think their banh xue can use a little bit more of flavoring. Their pho and vermicelli dishes are decent I think, but still hit sentimental values because I used to come here all the time before or after movies. read more

Saigon Eden - Banh xue - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Have been coming here for a couple of years. Really like how convenient the location is and how many options there are on the menu! They have everything from sandwiches (for only $6) to rice dishes or noodles or soup! Parking is in a shared public structure but usually you can find a spot. The service could be better if they had more people dedicated to taking orders/giving checks. But when we came recently, it was only ONE lady doing it all. We came during the busy hour too so we had to raise our hand several times to get attention (or go up to the desk). I came with a group of 5 and everyone ordered Pho. I was the last to receive mine -__- and thought it was odd they brought it all out at different times. Make sure you enunciate cause my friend ordered extra Rare Beef to go with his Pho but they brought out a Red Bean drink for him instead She fixed it though and checked on us twice to make sure incase we needed something. The food is always delicious and that makes it worth to keep coming back! Prices are super reasonable too (my small bowl of Pho with rare steak was $10). read more

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4 stars I got Pho Khong (plain boodle soup) and my mom got Bun Cha Gio (rice noodles, veggies, and eggrolls). The portions are pretty big and their food is pretty standard. It's not the best and it's not the worst. The veggies they gave us was pretty fresh. For dessert, we got Che Ba Mau, which is a bean dessert. They use red kidney beans instead of the regular red beans... It was pretty good. Would have been better if they used the smaller red beans. Their green jello was a lot chewier than expected. Still delicious...just different. It's a solid restaurant for reliably consistent Vietnamese food. I'd return. read more

Saigon Eden - Pho Khong (front) and Bun Cha Gio (back) - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Really love their #99 charbroiled pork banh mi. It's the perfect "meal on the go" that meets my craving for tasty but not super unhealthy quick bite. I also really like their #25 Pho Chin. Sometimes I order it with extra noodles when I want the Pho to last for two meals :) I haven't been to the San Gabriel location, but to me, this place is a winner! read more

Overall: 3.5 Pros: - Very affordable pho. Ordered the Pho tai (rare beef noodle soup) for ~$10. The meat was thinly sliced and cooked in the clear broth. There are the usual bean sprouts, lemon, and mint leaves on the side. - Convenient location with nearby free parking - No long lines Cons: - We dined in on a Saturday. There weren't many people in the restaurant but the service was pretty slow. - Compared to some other pho places, I just wasn't very impressed by the flavors of the pho broth, which I think is one of the most important parts of the dish. Final thoughts: - Decent food that is inexpensive, but tastes just okay. read more

Saigon Eden - Pho tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Nice cozy spot. I love all the plants that surround the shop! The man who brought out our food was very friendly as well. I came here on a rainy day and ordered #84, and I quite enjoyed it. The egg roll was super crunchy and the pork was very tasty. read more

Saigon Eden - #84 - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

The parking structure right behind it can get pretty packed, but we have never had trouble parking there during prime dinner time. We have also never waited to be seated here, although the restaurant is quite bustling. Service is polite and very quick. If you are hungry, come here as your food comes out fast. The soup tastes light, but flavorful. Compared to other pho restaurants in the area, I feel like the broth does not rely on seasonings as much for flavor. They are also generous with the meat in the soups. The large doesn't look much larger than the medium, but it actually is. I can easily finish a medium soup, but cannot finish the large at all. The inside is clean and casual, with minimal decor. Perfect for a quick, casual meal with friends. read more

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Best beef comes from Kobe(st) Saigon Eden promises you Kobe beef on their pho. I can't say if it's true or not, but this is the most tender beef ever pho sure! You can literally inhale the beef. So smooth and tender. But it doesn't break. You can get that satisfying chew of a bite-sized beef. Some other beef can be tender because it was sliced paper thin, but once it enters the pot then it becomes like, well, paper. It just breaks and turn into morsel. The broth is a little bit sweet, but it's never sickly sweet. You won't get tired of it until you've found the bottom of the bowl. THEN you'd be asking yourself why did you order the large portion. But did you regret it? You won't. Or you'd probably will. Because once you go Kobe, you can't go bek. read more

Always a good bowl of phở. Amount of protein has dropped recently but still more than most other establishments. Friendly folks.

This is a solid and inexpensive Vietnamese place. Nothing fancy, but some good, traditional Vietnamese dishes that most people will like. I have typically gotten the Pho whenever I have come here. But, recently I tried the Banh Hoi which was quite good, different and maybe better than Bun in my opinion. Though next time I may try one of the rice (Com) dishes. The Banh Xeo was ok. We had it a few times on our trip to Vietnam a few years ago, and it's not something you see often on menus here. Anyways, their version was ok, maybe a bit too stuffed to eat with your hands, and no rice paper to roll it up with, just lettuce. I like Saigon Eden. It's good and inexpensive, and coming from the LBC an easy place for me to meet family or friends from the Pasadena area. read more

Saigon Eden - #107 Banh Hoi - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I'd give this place 3.5 stars for decent pho and rice plate dishes. Although their egg rolls are probably one of the best. It's similar to golden deli but better in my opinion. This place is walking distance from work so it's more of a convenience more than anything. Their pho will hit the spot when you're craving some but it's not the best. The rice plates are too salty for my taste. But they do give big portions so you can def make two meals out of it. I like that they have the shrimp paste with tofu curd because that's my favorite. It's not available at all Vietnamese restaurants and other places make it with fish and it's definitely not the same. I can tell they use shrimp in their version which is a plus. I would recommend this place to my coworkers and anyone who just wants a to fulfill a Vietnamese food craving and don't want to wait for golden deli. Customer service is better than the other typical Asian restaurant joints. read more

Saigon Eden - Charbroiled pork, shrimp paste with tofu curd, and steamed egg - around $14 (off menu, customized item) - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Came on a Friday night and it was quite busy. We were seated quite quickly even so and immediately ordered. I got the beef pho. The food came really quickly! I ordered the medium but felt like there was really little noodles, next time i'll definitely order the large. Overall the broth was yummy and tasted great. Nothing beats a good bowl of pho on a chilly day! read more

Saigon Eden - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Compared to some of the other pho restaurants that I've been to, this place marks just on the okay scale. Not too bad, but not too great. It's decent if it's the only place convenient / nearby, but I'd probably go somewhere else for my usual pho tai bo vien. What I did try for the first time here was pennywort juice, which is apparently quite common in Vietnam. I've never seen it served anywhere else before so decided to try it. The best way to describe this juice is grassy and sugar cane-y. Although, I'm not sure if it's naturally sweet or if there's added sugar but there's definitely some earthyness/herballyness to the flavor. Something worth trying if you haven't already, but also just okay for me. I personally don't prefer it and would probably not order it again. read more

Saigon Eden - Pho Tai bo vien - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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LOVE THIS PLACE. I used to always go to their Las Tunas location, but I'm very happy that they opened one closer to my house. My go-to is their pho tai. They definitely do not skimp on the portion size because I can barely finish the regular size and they give a good amount of meat too! I get the large if I want to eat it for 2 meals. Their egg rolls are also a must. They're super crispy just how I like it. I also like to order their pennywort drink. I get it with half sugar and it's perfect for me. All my friends love this place too. It's one of our go-to spots. My bf is super picky with Vietnamese restaurants, but this place got his stamp of approval LOL. Service is super fast. Our food is always ready in like 10-15 min after we call in our order. I love that their prices are super reasonable and they accept credit cards too!! They're WAY better than the overrated golden deli. read more

Saigon Eden - Egg rolls - so crispy! - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

This is my favorite pho spot. I actually usually go to the one in San Gabriel but has started to come to the Alhambra location. Both places have the same tastes so that's great. You know sometimes there's multiple locations of the same restaurant but they all tastes a bit different but not here lol. I got eggrolls, spring rolls and pho tai. The eggrolls are delicious and it made with springroll wrappers so it's that super crunchy kind. The spring rolls have a great sauce that goes with it. The pho is great and I love how thin the meat it cut. Always satisfied whenever I come to eat here. read more

Saigon Eden - Eggrolls, spring rolls and beef noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Alhambra, California

I love this place! This is literally my comfort food spot, I've been at least 10 times in the past year now. The service is always spot on, the waiters are so smiley and happy to help. There's super easy parking in the back in the parking structure if you're not able to secure a spot directly behind the restaurant. The ambiance is nice too, being super spacious, with self-serve sauces and utensils at the table. Personally, I LOVE their eggrolls and pho, and I almost always ask for extra meat! The eggrolls are fried to perfection and piping hot when they come out. Some of the best I've had, be sure to try! read more

Great pho, the fresh noodles are my favorite and the broth is rich and flavorful. Also their garlic green beans are DELICIOUS. The thai tea and springs rolls are a lot bomb.com One of the staff members sang hello to us when we walked in to be seated and I really appreciated it was very cute. Left feeling restored. I like all the plants and chill atmosphere. read more