Glad to have another Vietnamese option close to home and work. They have lunch specials now. I've tried the coconut milk noodle soup and the bun. Vegetarians: if you need options, you can swap out the meats for tofu in dishes, so just ask! You can specified fried or not as well. The tofu was great each time I had it. The service and interiors were so nice as well. Great place for lunch during the workday. read more

Saigon Kitchen was exactly what we were looking for in Vietnamese food! I ordered the pork belly fried rice, my friend ordered the curry coconut shrimp and noodle soup. We also ordered the pork belly banh mi to split. The fried rice was a 10/10! Flavor galore. The soup was also 10/10 if you're into all of those flavors together. This was my first time trying banh mi but my friend has it before and we both didn't enjoy it. It seemed like the bork belly should have been cooked longer (it was like ham) but I also don't know if that's how it's prepared since I've never had it (this is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5). We both got several drinks as well that tasted amazing. The service was attentive and prompt although we were only one of two parties in the restaurant. They were very friendly and answered all of our questions. The space is very beautiful and has an upscale chic vibe while still being cozy. I would definitely go back and really enjoyed my experience read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Saigon Kitchen is a Vietnamese restaurant with an elevated dining experience. Upon entrance, I was worried it would be catered toward an American taste palate as most Vietnamese restaurants I have been to have a more casual interior, but this place had a more upscale look. The servers were attentive and friendly, although our appetizer came out much later after our entrees. I got the Vietnamese Shrimp Garlic Noodles and Cha Gio. I was disappointed by the Vietnamese Shrimp Garlic Noodles as I was expecting more of an umami taste instead of a sweet taste. I could not even taste the garlic in this dish, which confused me due to the name of the dish. The Cha Gio with pork and shrimp was good, but I thought it could have been better seasoned inside. I tried the broth from the House Special Pho and Bun Bo Hue and it tasted super good! The lemongrass flavor popped out in the Bun Bo Hue. My friends also ordered some coffees which were strong but tasty. Overall, I would come back to try the noodle soups and drinks as that seems to be where most of the flavor is in their dishes. If I could, I would probably rate this a 3.5/5 stars just based on the food I ordered. I think it is a little pricey, but it is located in downtown Raleigh so it makes sense. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Shrimp Garlic Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Was visiting Raleigh and wanted to try the Vietnamese food here, as it's not as easy to get here. Ordered the Phở Tái and Soda Chanh. Food was good, broth had a pretty authentic flavor. It was flavorful and had the right balance, not too oily. However, the beef itself was a bit tough and thick, not like how it usually is with this dish. The food took an hour and 15 mimutes to come out, and it wasn't too busy of a night, so be aware of that. Servers were very nice and the place had a nice atmosphere! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Phở Tái - Vietnamese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Delicious food! The broth was delicious. What stood out the most was the excellent service. We were routinely checked up on by multiple people with such warm hospitality and generosity. However, the wait for our food was incredibly long.. not just for us, but for other people in our section as well. It could be just because it was a busy night, but our food didn't come out until a little more than an hour after we ordered. Great food, but prepare to sit down for a while if it's busy! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Soda Chanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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To have some of the best pho I've had and it was through delivery which is pretty amazing. The broth had great flavors and tons of steak added. There was also plenty of herbs and veg and it was delivered in a cardboard bowl that made it easy to make and heat up. read more

Saigon Kitchen - M1) **Pho Tai (GF) - Vietnamese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This place is way over priced for Vietnamese food. I never spent so much on pho unless it had the beef rib in it, but they sold out before dinner so couldn't even try it. Had the vermicelli with beef? 22? Why? Not to mention they forgot to add fish sauce and the waiter told me they already added it? But it's suppose to be on the side? So it can be customized by the consumers taste? But they gave me a side of eggroll dipping sauce. Waiter was nice to get me some but it wasn't there. Meat was tender. Atmosphere is nice but this some Americanized Asian food. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I'm not sure how I felt about this spot. Let's start with the good things. The portion sizes are very large and I thought the pho broth was very flavorful. The food came out quickly as well. The interior decoration of the restaurant is also nice! Some aspects I was less sure about food wise was the rare beef I got in my Bun Bo Hue. It was very cooked through so the meat was chewy. The pho broth while flavorful, also had a much stronger herbal flavor than I was used to, which may not be for everyone. I was indifferent about it. Not our waiter, but the host that sat us was very nice, but we received two different menus. One was the lunch special and the other was their normal menu so it created some confusion. He also stood behind me while I was looking at the menu but eventually moved away and gave me time to decide what I wanted. read more

Saigon Kitchen - House special pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Delicious lunch spot, will be revisiting to try more of the menu, but really enjoyed the atmosphere and great location. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The food was amazing as was the service. Bob, our server (12 women table) was really on point. We kept him running and he did a great job. The drinks were also very good. The ambiance was cool for a birthday dinner. They really made the occasion special. Will definitely go back with my husband real soon. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Bún Chả Giò Thịt Nướng - Vietnamese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We went for lunch and everything was so good. Pho was spot on. You can tell they use bones for the broth. The sizzling steak is also awesome. Their pate is so good. We also have the pork vermicelli. I have never had this before in States. The broth that comes with the vermicelli is spot on. Overall everything is so good. The only thing that is OK is the Thai tea but it is still good. It is just that the food is so so good. read more

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Very yummy! I think they decorated very nicely here with the vibrant lanterns. My parents approve of this place and theyre hard to impress as Vietnamese immigrants! Service was super nice!! Everyone we interacted with were kind from start to finish. read more

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Super vibey atmosphere, servers on point, and the pho is phenomenal especially for Raleigh , more stewey n rich flavorful broth, nice cuts of meat quality is supreme, don't forget to ass their house made chili oil looks like it has fried onions in it super id def come back around read more

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An exciting new addition to the downtown Raleigh food scene! This place was delicious and service was fantastic. I went for a late Sunday lunch and the place was packed, but the staff were so friendly & welcoming. Service is definitely their strong suit as I heard many others comment the same. Atmosphere was cheerful and energizing. The food came out quick & was delicious. I highly recommend getting one of the traditional Vietnamese iced coffees, which had a strong, rich flavor that grew on me the more I drank it. I also got a pork Pho, which had perfectly soft noodles and tender pork, plus a huge plate of aromatic herbs and toppings. The broth was absolutely delicious. Menu had a variety of delicious offerings - can't wait to go back for more! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Pork Pho and traditional Vietnamese iced coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Lunch. Normally go to Midtown Pho but they were closed Tuesday. We tried Saigon Kitchen and glad we did. The house special pho, was filled with meats but the broth was really good. Wife got the vermicelli bun and the fish sauce was very good, not the normal strong flavor. The summer rolls were large, freshly rolled, filled with extra items that made it a step up from others. A little pricier that normal but portions and flavor made it very worthwhile. Try it out when downtown. Service was good and it has a nice ambiance about it. read more

Lunch on Saturday...Generous portions. Pleasant atmosphere. Tasty cuisine. Polite wait staff.

Great food and service, love the vibe, this is a must-go if you enjoy Vietnamese cuisine!

A great new addition to downtown Raleigh with amazing flavors. This review is really speaking to 4 different orders and all 4 people raving about the food. Looking forward to eating here again read more

I got the house special pho to go and it was the best pho I've ever had from a restaurant! It was ready super fast, too. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great addition to Raleigh cuisine. Authentic Vietnamese food and great service. A wide variety of Pho.

BEST VIETNAMESE FOOD IN RALEIGH!!!! Owner is a sweet heart and the food is awesome. The decorations are very stylish and create a great mood. It can be a tad pricey for specific dishes but 15 bucks for a Bahn Mi, soup, and prawn chips is an amazing deal for a restaurant in down town. The food is incredibly fresh and you can taste it. read more

The food was really good and the waiters were awesome . All food was fresh and very quick delivery of the food.

Stepped in for a drink and dessert both were delicious. staff was so welcoming and warm throughout the whole experience. very attentive. will be returning to give the food a try read more

I was so stemmed about this place opening but it's turned out to be a downer. we went on Sunday and the place wasn't crowded. Our server was SUPERB! He was sweet, funny, engaging-I felt like I was on a date with him. I ordered the chive/pork dumplings and they were really good, the dough was a little tough but the inside was kissing a boy. I asked about the chicken dish and was reassured that it was chicken breast and after waiting an hour and ten minutes the thing was not a breast. Then I was told they could bring me a Pho in like minutes-but it took a long time and it was tasteless and not at all what you would expect from a new restaurant trying to impress. The dishes were unimpressive and dull. The one dish that stood out was the crepe. It was tasty but not divine. I wish restaurants in Raleigh would step up and do great food like in NYC and other crowded fun places. Raleigh has a ton pf people but no soul. Maybe I'll return here if they UP the menu and actually add flavor. read more