Came here accidentally, as we mixed it up with another establishment. First mega-good impression was when we told the owner our intentions, she told us we were in the wrong spot and could go there instead. No way, we're staying after her frankness.... Love that attitude! She did say her food was better than unnamed place and she backed it up! Great Vietnamese staples with a pseudo--authentic twist. Example being the Bun Bo Hue, which is slightly "Americanized" for the Yinz - same spiciness and flavor but no funky meat options. Tasted very authentic and the fresh roll was excellent. Pricing was fair for 2026, and the ambience was basic and no-frills, not a bad thing. Will be returning and recommending other friends visit this spot - glad we made the mistake! read more

If I lived in the area, Saigon kitchen would be my absolute go to on a regular basis. I ordered the yellow curry chicken, which was light and fresh and I kind of wanted to drink up the rest of the curry when I was done. We also have Celiac in the house. They have a good gluten free menu. We tried the pho and chicken fried rice which they made without soy sauce but was still just as tasty. So good that my teen had his leftovers for breakfast. read more

Authentic and casual Vietnamese restaurant in Ithaca. The wonton dumpling soup was fresh and flavorful, perfect for a rainy day. My dining partner had the general chicken with level 3 spice. They said it was the best they've ever had!! Service was minimal but efficient. Be sure to ask for water if you'd like it. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Pho toppings - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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I was visiting my cousins in Ithaca for the weekend and we go out once in a while. They recommended the Saigon Kitchen. I always loved Viatnamese food so I was eager to give this restaurant a try. We were greeted instantly when walking in the door and the restaurant gave off a warm and friendly vibe, so I knew that we were in for a good dining experience. I loved the way that our food was cooked and each of us loved our meals. Our food came out in good time and our servers were friendly. The meal was also decently priced and if I find myself in Ithaca again I could probably afford it on my own budget. I'm glad that my family gave the recommendations because we had a great experience and I would recommend it to any college student looking for a nice study break or a family coming in for a fun meal. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Approaching Saigón Kitchen, a fragrant aroma of curry drew us in. The menu features a selection of appetizing dishes. Though I invariably gravitate to the Singapore Mei Fun. This particular rendition included tofu, red and green peppers, and squash, all stir-fried with a subtle hint of curry and scrambled egg. The service was efficient, and our meals arrived within 10 minutes. Joseph ordered the beef pho. It came with a side dish of basil, lime and mung bean. On a bustling Friday night, we found Saigon Kitchen packed with a devoted clientele. The restaurant's reputation for authentic Vietnamese food drew in a steady stream of students and local residents. I highly recommend Saigon Kitchen. Bring friends, family, or a date. read more

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One of those authentic Vietnamese places that I'd definitely want people to try out. The Saigon Chicken Curry which I ordered was so mind blowing! I requested the spice levels to be 5/5 and it didn't disappoint me. The base of the curry was so authentic and fresh ingredients were used. I have never had anything so good so far in USA. I'll definitely return here when I'll visit Ithaca or Cornell again. There's no private parking though that's the only small issue but there's plenty of street parking. read more

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We were craving Asian food, so we got lunch at Saigon Kitchen. The waiter placed us in the middle and informed us that there will probably be large crowds coming in later due to graduation and ceremonies happening. We ordered the: Chicken Spring Rolls ($7) comes with 2 hand rolled deep friend spring rolls, served with sweet chili sauce. The roll was good, but I wish it came with the normal Viet fish sauce mixture. House Special Pho ($15) comes with rare eye round steak, brisket, tendon, and meatball. Tai Gan Pho ($14) comes with rare eye round steak and tendon. The pho broth was much sweeter than I'm used to, but it was still pleasant and rich. The tendon was a bit on the tough chewy side, and the steak slices were a little too overcooked for me. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Food 4.25/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 3.5/5 Very decent pho for this area!! Enjoyed the house special pho a lot! But the viet ice coffee was not so good. It tasted very instant and way too sweet The stir fry pork with vermicelli was great too! The pork was tender and sweet. read more

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Really cozy place in Ithaca! The service is fast, and staff are very attentive. I love their beef stew which has such a deep and rich broth that clings onto the noodles in every bite. The beef is also extremely tender as are the carrots. The portion is large and is typically good for 2-3 meals for me. I've also tried their House Pho which also has perfectly cooked noodles and a flavorful broth. Their grilled beef platter, however, was a bit more disappointing. The beef was overcooked and a bit thin and tough. Overall, a good experience, and I have come back several times. Definitely a good spot when you're craving Vietnamese food here in Ithaca. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Beef stew - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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I had almost written Saigon Kitchen off. I know they are under new ownership and were getting their feet. Still, I eat there! The food wasn't bad it just wasn't what it was when they first opened ... 2013? I'm happy to report that we went in on Friday and I was amazed at the quantity, the quality of fresh ingredients and the generous good flavors. I got my fav, the vegetable-tofu vermicelli with spring rolls. My partner got pho chay and we shared fresh summer rolls. All excellent. My dish even had a nice pile of napa-based salad, a nice new crunchy addition. It was the best meal I've had there in years. Keep at it! read more

Great pho and service. The meat arguably was a little less than expected but for the price I would ok it! Broth was solid. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Chicken @ Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Initially doubtful of this place despite good reviews since it was located a little away from Ithaca Commons, the ambience changed my mindset about it. Glad the menu was very detailed with vegetarian options and a separate section for vegan dishes. My order: Classic pho Fried rice Veggie Summer roll jasmine tea The pho was really amazing. Glad they didn't crowd the bowl with length sprouts and they were served on the side. That was the best part! Loved the broth and it was amalgamated with flavors. The fried rice was large in quantity and served two very well. The summer rolls were yummy but a little on the blander side. Accompanied by the peanut sauce, it was out of the world. Jasmine tea was like a cherry on the top, and you could never go wrong with it. It was only $2 for such a large pot of tea!! Never miss this gem! They gave us an umbrella to walk to our car due to heavy rain. Nice people! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

A highly recommended Vietnamese place that certainly did not disappoint. Unlike most Vietnamese restaurants that specialize in pho (their pho was quite good, with a very rich broth!), the other traditional dishes definitely stole the show for us. The Honey Lemongrass Vermicelli had a great balance between the soft vermicelli, the tasty beef, and the tangy sauce. The beef stew was also a stand-out dish, with a very flavourful yet not too salty broth. The restaurant is quaint and cute, and service was great and attentive too! Would definitely come back! read more

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Usual pho restaurant I thought. Service was attentive and a good pho place to stop in to while in Ithaca. A bit hot in the restaurant for the summer but that's nothing unusual for a noodle soup shop in the summer. Cheers pho now. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Crispy squid was solid - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Saigon Kitchen has such delicious Vietnamese food! I would definitely return. The service here is friendly as well as fast. There is metered parking outside the establishment. The menu ranges from beef pho, chicken pho, rice bowls, etc. There is a lot of variety! I had the house special pho and it was big and the broth is very flavorful. I went during lunch time and it was pretty busy. But I still got my food pretty fast!!! read more

Average Vietnamese food. Not bad, not great. Ordered a chicken vermicelli dish. Chicken was very dry (jerky level) and there wasn't much vermicelli. The amount of vermicelli is probably 1/2 of what you'd expect and replaced by bean sprouts. If you've been to a Vietnamese restaurant in NYC, then you would find this one subpar. If you are a hungry local student, you may enjoy this restaurant more. read more

I ordered the beef stew and it was delicious! It reminds me of my young time. The waiter was so nice and friendly with us. I'll come back. read more

Saigon Kitchen - The beef stew reminds me of the time my mom made stew when I was really young. This food brings me back memories. I love it! - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Service was great & everything came out so fast I was shocked. Everything we tried was phenomenal and we couldn't get enough. 10/10, can't recommend enough. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Beef pho, shrimp summer rolls, vegetable & tofu vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Great, authentic vietnamese cuisine. The soups are all tasty. Service is excellent. I would come back. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Caramelized Eggplant - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

A great casual eatery that won't break the bank with delicious traditional Viet food. The Pho's are great. The broth is the most important part of the dish and they have a good one. Stop in if you're in the area if you want a quick delicious meal. read more

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Portions are embarrassingly small for the price. Even with modern prices, 6 tiny shrimp for $17 is nuts.

I got a grilled chicken plate from Saigon kitchen and I really like it I will definitely come back. They were very nice and we had creamed coffee and really enjoyed it. They were really friendly and fast my plate had chicken and rice and veggies my dad had a soup. They have a nice place I like it and will come back I was definitely satisfied. The water was very clean and refreshing and was very good compared to other places we went. read more

The crispy squid and House Special Pho is outstanding. Couple this with quick and friendly service and you can't go wrong eating here!

Used to come here all the time while I was living in ithaca. It was definitely what I remembered. I remember it being so good, but since we live in nyc, I've been spoiled with more authentic Vietnamese food. They offer indoor seating now! Can dine inside! We ordered the summer roll, which did not taste very fresh. It had lettuce and shrimp inside. This is something that shouldn't go wrong, but it just wasn't that good. Ordered the house special beef pho, which was good. The broth was flavorful, but the beef slices many of them had pieces of fat. Not very healthy. Also ordered the chicken vermicelli. They completely forgot my order! It arrived at the end after hubby finished the beef pho! This dish was just so plain. Vermicelli with dry chicken pieces. Overall was just a mediocre experience. read more

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Love their food. My husband got pork with sunny side up rice and I got lemongrass pork vermicelli. Seasoning is amazing. They were busy but food came at decent time read more

Saigon Kitchen - Grilled pork egg rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Was visiting a friend at Cornell when we decided to grab dinner at Saigon Kitchen. I was pleased with the service because they were very accommodating of our party size (7 people) even though they were pretty busy. The service was great as we were constantly attended to with getting our waters refilled and our order taken. I honestly wasn't expecting much from the food, but it was surprisingly good. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and would recommend it if you are looking to eat Vietnamese food in the area. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Beef Honey Lemongrass Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Good food, but charged twice for order and staff made no effort to fix or apologize. Website is terrible.

My first time trying Saigon Kitchen was by takeout and I ordered online through their website. Even eating at home, I was impressed with the flavor. I loved that their takeout packaging was organized and the fact that the bowl they give you fits the soup and noodles so no need to search for bowls big enough at home. I ordered the house pho and my bf got the chicken pho. I also ordered the spring rolls for which you can choose your protein so I went with shrimp. My pho had plenty of meat and they didn't skimp out on the veggies and there was plenty of onions and cilantro which I love. The broth had so much flavor and wasn't missing anything. The spring rolls were the perfect contrast and were very fresh. I definitely want to try eating there next time because it was pretty busy when I went to pick up my order. Their restaurant does not have a parking lot so be prepared to search for street parking. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Takeout - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Very good family owned restaurant! The food was flavorful and the service was very quick and easy. Very good- Beef Stew (great flavor, meat was tender), Imperial Meat Rolls (fried rice paper had a wonderful crunch with great filling- ended up ordering another!), and dumpling noodle soup (good flavor but great with a bit of added chili oil and lime) Good- pot stickers were good but I'd prefer them fried a bit more so they have more of a crunch, the chicken fried rice was good but the chicken needed more seasoning, the rice was great Overall, good prices for portion sizes. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Beef Stew - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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Great food, typical Vietnamese menu with Pho plus some others. Great service, fast and polite. No loud music or tv screens all over. Tables for 4 standard. Didn't ask if they would move tables for bigger parties. read more

Long time no Yelp! Came through on a trip up north. The service is good, the ambiance is okay, and the food is okay. Overall, it was okay. read more

Fantastic food, fast service, convenient location. The portions are gigantic. One entree would satisfy two diners. It was so good, I plan to go back for lunch tomorrow. To top it off, the prices are incredibly reasonable. read more

Excellent Vietnamese food with great flavor. Service was excellent and the restaurant is a small place with a warm and inviting feel. It's definitely a must goto! read more

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We came here after my daughter's graduation. My husband and I got the Singapore Mei fun. It was not the clear rice noodles we were expecting, and the curry was bland. We couldn't finish the dish. My parents got the pho which was okay. My daughter got the beef stew which she said was okay too. Watch out for the bill - because for 5 people they tagged on 18% service fee. We didn't get water refill nor did anyone came by to ask us how the food was during our dining experience. read more

Great friendly quick staff. Pho is okay. Needs to be seasoned better. Missing onion base IMO. Should also be served hotter to the table. Appetizers: wings not great as they are very greasy, fried squid was very good perfectly cooked and seasoned. Shrimp dumplings tender and fresh. Wish they had bahn mi ! Prices are fair. excellent staff and service moved this review to a 4. Otherwise would of been a 3. The pho should be the star of the show here and just lacking that correct base and bite for a great pho. It still tasted good but really average Will return. Wonderful staff. read more

Was very excited to come back to the area to try Saigon Kitchen again to reminisce the good old times! My taste buds must've been refined because it wasn't as good as I remembered! However, I still recommend this place because the pho is so clean and the crispy squid is delicious. If you're in the Ithaca area, definitely stop by to support this local biz! read more

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Haven't been to Saigon Kitchen in a while but I was in the neighborhood and figured I would check them out. Oh, what a good decision! I had the home made pot stickers, steamed, and then a bowl of "beef stew" (really oxtail, I think) pho. The pho was sensational, just so flavorful! I have no idea how they concentrate so much umami and flavor but wow... just spicy enough for a slight tingle, with a very aromatic, almost heady perfume, and packed with végétales ahd noodles plus a generous amount of beef. Just great! Fast service in a nice but not fancy room. Five stars for the food, three for ambience, four for service... read more

First of all I find it interesting that they are still take out only. I have been here a few times before and had enjoyed a sit down meal in a crowded restaurant. I guess they are doing enough business with takeout that they don't need to deal with the hassle of waitstaff employment. I do find that a shame though. So I haven't had the food here since winter of 2020, right before the shut down. Dinner back then was enjoyable. I remember being pleasantly surprised that the dishes tasted as good as the NY Metro area. Fast forward to this weekend. We took out the House Special Beef Pho, Tai Nam Bo Beef Pho, Honey Lemongrass Vermicelli with Chicken, Summer Rolls, Crispy Squid, Fried Pork Potstickers and Lemongrass Marinated Chicken Skewers. I forgot to take pictures as I spent a lot of time opening packaging and preparing the food for everyone to eat before the food got colder than it was. For the most part, the dishes tasted pretty good. The flavors were there. My daughter complained about an alcoholic taste to the broth but the rest of us didn't taste it. My biggest complaint will be that the skewered chicken was raw. Thankfully we were at a hotel with a microwave so I cooked it in there but then the chicken tasted dry. All in all, if you are craving Vietnamese in Ithaca and have a place to spread out for takeout then I would recommend this place. The 3 stars is because when I am in Ithaca, I am visiting so do not want to have to takeout and eat at my hotel. If we were eating at the restaurant, I would not have been busy unwrapping food, the crispy squid and potstickers would not have gotten soggy and the raw chicken would have been sent back. read more

An Ithaca institution! I'm a big fan of their Subgum Vermicelli, but their pho is also delicious with deep flavors and fresh herbs. read more

Saigon Kitchen - a plate of noodles with meat and sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Ithaca, New York

It seems hard to find a restaurant that has Golden Crispy Noodles but this place does. Very good!! BF had fried tofu with white rice (I felt the tofu tasted freeze burnt a bit) and vegan tofu pho (he's a vegan) and he also enjoyed his. We each had mango juice but it didn't taste very fresh read more