The environment is great and the Lobster noodles are delicious! Easy to find parking around.

I've been to Saigon Kitchen every now and then, but this review is specifically for their Cơm Gia Đình $12.95 promotion. My bestie has been wanting to try braised claypot fish for a while, and she trusted me to take her to a good Vietnamese spot. Since we were already cruising around Vietnam Town the whole day, Saigon Kitchen felt like the perfect place for an early dinner. When we arrived, it wasn't too busy so we got seated right away by the window. The restaurant is actually quite spacious, and the interior has a nice mix of hometown Vietnamese vibes with a slightly modern twist. They also use matching bowls, plates, and utensils with their restaurant name on it, which gives it a more upscale feel. Our server introduced us to their Cơm Gia Đình promotion--$12.95 per dish, and it includes rice. We ended up ordering: Cá Bông Lau Kho Tộ (Braised Catfish in Claypot) Sườn Non Kho Tộ (Braised Pork Ribs in Claypot) Canh Chua Cá Bớp (Vietnamese Hot & Sour Cobia Soup) and side order of Cánh Gà Chiên Bơ (Butter Garlic Chicken Wings) for the regular menu appetizer. First of all, the portion sizes are HUGE. This is a full-on dinner plate with rice included and they did NOT cheap out at all even with the promo price. Honestly such a steal in this economy. Flavor-wise, everything from the promotion menu was well-balanced with that sweet, salty, umami combo you expect from Vietnamese comfort food. Not the absolute best I've ever had, but definitely solid, tasty, and feels authentic enough. The ribs and fish were both tender and not dry at all, super soft and easy to eat. My bestie was happy with her meal so mission accomplished!! But the chicken wings were okay, nothing exceptional about it. The soup came out last when we were already full so we didn't really get to touch it there. The server was really sweet though and helped us pack it to-go. I brought it home and shared it with my mom the next day. Even after sitting in the fridge for 24 hours, it still held up pretty well. I actually liked the cobia fish a bit more than the catfish, less fatty, more lean. The broth had a nice balance of sweet and sour, and it was loaded with veggies too. Overall, this promotion really won me over. I might bring my mom back to try other dishes on days we don't feel like cooking. The server told us it started around Lunar New Year/February, so I'm not sure when it'll end, but if you're in Vietnam Town and it's still running, definitely give it a try!! read more

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Restaurant was displayed clean and very nice. Staff were friendly and service was fast. This alone I would give a 4 to 5 stars. I really wanted to give a 4 star but ultimately my rating goes out for if the food is actually good. The quality and quantity along with price I think is very good. However the flavor was not there. Quality is good but the flavor is lacking however this can be a personal preference. Not much to say about stir fry morning glory/spinach. Garlic cloves could be a little more cooked. Crab soup, I forgot what type we got but it was super thick with not much crab. The clay pot ribs were good, flavor was on point, a perfect match with rice. Would order again. Sweet and sour catfish soup... veggies were good and presentation was A1! BUT the catfish was either frozen or old, texture was rubbery and color of fish was a bit off. Soup was more on the savory side and could use a more sour or tang profile. The goi salad we ordered did not have enough fish sauce/dressing or the dressing was not flavorful enough, veggies were thick cut so without enough or strong enough dressing, the salad was a bit bland. read more

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Our friend, who knows San Jose well, wanted us to try Saigon Kitchen because they serve authentic Vietnamese dishes that you would get in Vietnam. 4 of us dined here on a weekday for lunch at around noon. Thankfully, it wasn't crowded, so we were seated right away. Saigon Kitchen is a fairly large restaurant that can accommodate many, including large parties for special occasions. The ambiance was tropical and nature-inspired with bamboo and wood furnishings. Service was friendly and efficient, with each dish coming out promptly. ***OUR PICKS*** GÒI XOĀI TÔM KHÔ ~ Shredded green mango with dry shrimp and carrot in fish sauce with prawn crackers. This one gets your appetite going with a zesty and spicy dressing! The dry shrimp was a bit hard to chew, though. Boiled shrimp would have been better, but it was still a tasty starter. 4/5 BĀNH HÒI TÔM THIT NUŌC KHÔ ~ Fine Rice Vermicelli With BBQ Pork and Shrimp. A sizable platter with all the fixings, including rice papers and warm water to make your own spring rolls. A fun, hands-on experience that was delicious and satisfying! 5/5 BŪN RIÊU CUA ~ Crab Noodles Soup With Crab Cake, Pork Rib, Fried Tofu, and Pork Ham. I've never eaten this popular noodle soup, so I can't really say if it's on point. I thought it was good, but my companions had better elsewhere and said it was lacking real crab roe. 3.5/5 BĀNH BÈO CHÉN (5) ~ Steamed rice cakes with dry minced shrimp, pork rind, and fish sauce. I've heard of this dish being sold exclusively in specialty shops, but never had it before. I enjoyed the crunchy pork rind toppings and soft texture of the steamed rice cakes. Dipping it into fish sauce (nuoc cham) makes it taste so much better, so don't forget it! 5/5 CÁ QUAY DÙA XIÊM DA GIÒN ~ Crispy Roasted Catfish Served with Rice Paper, Fresh Herbs, Vermicelli, and Fermented Fish Sauce. The catfish was fried till most of the bones were crunchy and edible, while the bigger bones were easily removed. The fish was an impressive size, prepared well, and it was tender. We got this dish last, so we were pretty full, but we managed to eat most of the fish. 4.5/5 If you've never had anything but Pho at a Vietnamese restaurant, you're missing out! Everything we ordered was appetizing, fresh, and beautifully presented. Saigon Kitchen was truly an authentic taste of Vietnam. A solid 4.5 stars! read more

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The food was delicious and came out so quickly! Customer service was top-tier! We went with their recommendations, and we were very glad! read more

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This location offers a broad menu with all the typical family-style Vietnamese dishes. We ordered a wide variety of favorites--including Bun Bo Hue (not pictured)--but unfortunately, most dishes fell short. Several items were either dry, overcooked, or lacking proper seasoning. The lobster, in particular, was drenched in a thick layer of buttery sauce. It was served cooler than it should have been, causing the butter to solidify on the shell and making it taste overly heavy and greasy. Overall, the food was average. The portion sizes were decent, but the pricing felt on the higher end for Vietnamese cuisine, especially considering the execution. read more

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The restaurant has nice modern decor and spacious seatings. Ordered their sugar cane juice which was not what I had expected as they added calamansi to the sugar cane drink which alter the taste of the juice itself. I was expecting pure sugar cane juice. It was refreshing nevertheless. My spouse orders Banh Hoi Tom Thit Nuong which was served on a very nice bamboo tray. It came with rice vermicelli, bbq pork and shrimp. I ordered their crab noodle soup which came with good portion of meat, tofu and vegetables. The broth tasted better when you add their "shrimp paste" to it. The steam rice cake was just average and not as fresh, soft and tender as the ones I had at other places. For vegetarians, they have some good selection of dishes to offer. Overall huge menu with lots of entree dishes as well. read more

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Grilled fish was flavorful and cooked well, and the cheesy oysters were rich and super satisfying!! read more

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Stoped by on Friday and it was pretty packed. Apparently this place has been open since 2005? Lol. Or at least that's what a bench inside the restaurant said. And I see some reviews dating back 13 years lol probably some even older. Anywho we ordered Banh Khot - 4/5*: Pretty good. My favorite is still from Banh Khot lady in OC. The outside was a little crunchy but the inside was maybe too battery that they kind of canceled each other out. Super big pieces of shrimp, well cooked, didn't even notice I was eating the fish tail lol. The worst part of this dish was the pickled carrots and daikon. Cut too thick, and not Pickly enough. Bo La Lot - we had this in Vietnam on a street food tour and it was mind blowing. We've been looking for place that does it as good since then but haven't been able to. I've also cooked it a few times myself. Came with tiny spring roll paper which barely holds everything in place. Was so messy I just stopped making spring rolls and ate it on its own. The meat was a bit dry and bland and maybe even undercooked. Needs a little more fat in the ground meat mixture. Also came with those thick pickled carrots and daikon, and also thick cut cucumbers. Caramelized Cat Fish - Usually a dish that's home cooked and not some thin we've ever ordered out. There was one with catfish and another with cobia? Never heard of that fish, but I wasn't sure which fish was the more traditional take on it, so we ordered cat fish. The fish fell apart easy but was still very thick and maybe lean is the right word? Typically when we eat this dish, the fish is supposed to be buttery and melt in your mouth. The sauce was good though with a nice kick from a Thai chili. read more

Everything we ordered was delicious! The grilled fish, baked oysters, fried chicken wings, and snails were all super flavorful. Great ambiance and friendly service! read more

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I visited Saigon Kitchen with a group of seven and we shared a variety of dishes, including gỏi bò tái chanh (rare beef "cooked" with lime juice served with onions, bell peppers and shrimp crackers), mussels with garlic, bò 7 món (seven courses of beef), đậu hũ rang muối (salted crispy tofu), bánh khọt (mini fried rice pancakes with shrimp), canh chua cá bông lau (sweet and sour catfish soup), bò lúc lắc (shaking beef over garlic noodles), and a large order of rice. This ended up being just the right amount of food with no leftovers to take home. Of the dishes we ordered, the group's favorite was definitely the salted crispy tofu. The outside was generously seasoned with salt and pepper, the outside had a nice crunchy shell, and the tofu on the inside had a soft, silken texture. I wish this dish came with more pieces because one per person was not enough. Another dish I really enjoyed was gỏi bò tái chanh. I really enjoyed the sourness of the dish and the thin cut of the beef reminded me of perfectly cooked roast beef. If there's one dish I'd personally recommend, it would be this one. Just a side not -- if you end up ordering seven courses of beef, gỏi bò tái chanh is included as one of the preparations of beef. One dish that had room for improvement was the shaking beef: the beef pieces were a bit tough (read: overcooked), but I appreciated that the garlic noodles weren't overly oily and they had a nice chew to it. Overall, I had a pretty decent meal at Saigon Kitchen. I had an opportunity to try out many dishes and sides I had not tried before, including the sweet and sour catfish soup, gỏi bò tái chanh, and mắm nêm -- a fermented dipping sauce made from anchovies, and there were some very memorable dishes I'd gladly order again. I am stilling waiting for the Venmo split from our friend that picked up the check, but Saigon Kitchen is definitely fancier than your average weekday neighborhood Vietnamese lunch spot and is priced accordingly. Worth checking out at least once if you're in the area. read more

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Usually we would go to Anh Hong but they were closed so we came here to check out their fish. It was decent, it had a good crisp to it. It lacked a little flavor. The customer service was ok. First lady was fast and efficient, we did come an hour before coming so they wanted to get us in and out, it wasn't rushed though. Would I come back? Maybe to try something else. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Fried fish. Decent. $65 fed 2 to 3 people - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Service was polite/helpful and ambiance was decent. However I was pretty disappointed with the food. It felt old, oily, especially with the braised meats and fish. The texture was dry and extremely salty. (I'm sorry to say, but I threw up after the meal because I couldn't stomach it. I kept having that old and oily aftertaste. I'm not sure if this was a one time thing with the food served that day, or my stomach had issues that day). My family also ordered the steak and Vietnamese pasta, the steak was very poorly seasoned, salty, chewy (with a bit more fat) and distasteful. The only good thing we ate was the catfish hotpot, which was the redeeming entree. But regardless, probably won't be back. Again, service is good but quite displeased with the food. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese macaroni pasta and steak. Fish. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The food and service is amazing !! This incredible Vietnamese spread was an absolute masterclass in fresh, vibrant, and authentic flavors. Every dish excelled, from the perfectly crisp garlic water spinach to the deeply savory, caramelized clay pot. It was a phenomenal, comforting meal that I already cannot wait to order again. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Very good , and I love the sugarcane! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Solid spot for Vietnamese food in San Jose, and overall I had a really good experience. The restaurant has a casual, comfortable vibe, and the menu has plenty of options, whether you're coming for something quick or a full meal. The food itself was flavorful, fresh, and came out hot--you can tell they know what they're doing in the kitchen. Portions were generous, too, which always makes the meal feel worth it. What stood out most was the quality of the food. Everything tasted well-balanced and comforting, the kind of place you could easily come back to when you're craving Vietnamese food without overthinking it. The only reason this isn't a full 5 stars for me was the service timing. Our waiter took a while to check in on us and it sometimes felt like we were waiting longer than expected for attention. Nothing rude -- just a bit slow. Best for: Casual meals, family dinners, or anyone looking for reliable Vietnamese food in San Jose. read more

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The bánh bèo is delicious - they're generously sized and comparable to what I've had in Vietnam! Would recommend! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

food was awesome! nice variety and the service was really good, felt taken care of and my friends enjoyed our time here read more

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I passed by this place while walking around looking for a place for dinner. I'm so glad I stopped and came in. The food looked really appetizing. I ordered the 7 course beef and egg rolls. The presentation was nice and each course was delicious. The eggs rolls were fresh, crispy and piping hot. It came with lettuce wraps and herbs paired with fish sauce. The service was attentive and very friendly. The restaurant had a relaxed and lively vibe. Great spot for good Vietnamese food with a modern touch. read more

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We are having a great time and excellent service with Nam! We came as a party of four and we were seated immediately. No wait time for us. But they also have a kiosk in case you need to sign up. read more

Haven't been back here for a while, I believed it is new ownership now. I came for the special $12.99 each dishes which includes ca kho to, thit kho tieu, rau muon xao, canh chua, etc... the restaurant is the still the same but they all a lot more items on the menu as well. The restaurant was 1/3 full when we came for dinner on Friday night. Ca bong lao kho to was okay, 3 small pieces. The thit kho tieu was good but salty. The rau muon xao was good as well as the canh chua. I can't complain for the price at $12.99 each, but you have to order rice with it as it did not come with white rice. read more

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Com Tấm Sườn Bì Chả was so good. The thit nuong was char grilled to my liking. They give you oranges for desserts. Service was friendly and attentive. Nice decoration and gives you the Vietnam feels. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Com Tấm Sườn Bì Chả was so good. The thit nuong was char grilled to my liking. They give you oranges for desserts. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here for a girls' night out and had such a great experience. The service was excellent -- Hue was an amazing server and really took care of us. We started with drinks, the Nuoc Mia and herbal tea, both were so refreshing and delicious. For food, we ordered the Bo 7 Mon and the coconut core salad with shrimp and pork, and honestly, everything was a hit. Super fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You can tell a lot of care goes into the dishes. Overall, great vibes, great service, and great food. We'll definitely be coming back! If you want it shorter, more casual, or with a little more hype or personality, I can tweak it in seconds read more

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The service is great and friendly! Linh was always smiling and efficient. The food is pretty good and at affordable prices! My grandpa likes this place and we would come again again. read more

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I came here yesterday with family and overall I thought it was pretty good. When I entered the restaurant I noticed there were about ten tables that were not cleaned up and the dishes weren't cleared out and later realized that this restaurant is very understaffed with one waiter serving tables and basically doing everything and another worker who brought out all the food. We ordered clams, baked oysters with cheese, canh chua, goi sua tom thit, and Banh khot. I really liked the baked oysters with cheese, nuoc mia, and goi sua tom thit the most. The canh chua, banh khot, and clams were pretty plain. I added fish sauce to the canh chua which made it taste a little better. read more

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I have eaten here a few times now but today as of June 19, 2025, I am finally writing a review about this Saigon Kitchen lol. I definitely enjoyed their indoor and outdoor Dining. Fancy and Nicely Decorated Inside. Reasonable Prices on the special Lunchtime Options. Plenty amounts of Authentic Vietnamese dishes. I like their Flavorful Salad platters, Appetizers, Noodles dishes, Hot Pot Soups, Seafoods, and Rice Platters too!!! A pretty good deals on the Beverages and Cocktails as well. Will Definitely be back with my friends!!!! read more

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The food here is good, but nothing crazy. It IS one of the few places in San Jose where you can get special dishes like the whole grilled catfish. I especially like the lobster garlic noodles, banh khot, oc luoc, and durian smoothie are my faves. The vibes are a little hectic -- it's good for large parties, but it can get very loud and scattered. I think the ambiance takes away from a higher score. The service is pretty good -- kind and attentive staff. read more

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Came here for a girls brunch on a Friday and there was no wait. If it gets busy, there is a yelp waitlist to join. We ordered the banh kot, chicken cartilage, fried rice and oc (snail in coconut milk). Everything came out very quickly! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Bánh Khọt - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place is great food. Awesome service. Price is ok. Here is my scoring card for this restaurant: 1) Location: ( 5 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Great parking for street parking and back side with parking lot parking. 2) Decoration : (2 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Clean and nice 3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is competitive but still a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve 4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are average . ( must be inflation ) 5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of Vietnamese food they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in Vietman . Not bad! But some dishes did have slightly modify to cater the customer's need Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies Total max is 25 Score 18 Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars read more

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I've been coming here for years! Good food. Quick and friendly service. I really enjoy the Bun Dau Mắm Tôm here. Will be coming back again soon. read more

This is a really good Vietnamese restaurant which has an especially nice classy interior space. The service is also very good. The prices are also very reasonable for the quality of food and ambiance. Lots of large tables available so they can accommodate large family gatherings here as well. We've tried various rice and noodles and entree dishes and all have been very good. I will make note that they don't have pho here so keep that in mind if you were planning to order that here. We've been here twice and will come back again. read more

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Let me tell you about this place. Every time I go here with my family, we always order the banh knot and the 7 beef course. The meat has so much flavor and it's very juicy. I love the passion fruit sugar cane drink it's a must. I love how they are always there to refil your water and ask what you need. The decorations inside the restaurant is so traditional. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Passion fruit sugar cane - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here last night for dinner! The food is so good! It's like being a home. I felt like I was dining at my parent's houses. My friends and I decided to dine family style and order a bunch of dishes to share. We had they caramelize catfish clay pot, braised spare ribs, grilled pork (thit nuong) and banh hoi, and a few other dishes. Literally everything was so flavorful and easy to share! Ordering was easy, there's a QR code at every table. You just scan and place your offer. It you want to order their smoothies you will need to flag down a servers. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Bánh Khọt Saigon | Savory Pancakes - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Overall price and food are good. Great service. Garlic noodle is really good. Rice cake is a bit sweet for me. Snail is overcooked and too chewy. Will try new things next time. read more

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Monday evening visit & it was not busy at all, for a party of 4 we were seated right away, inside is very fancy & beautiful decor from the time you walk in & sit down. Plenty of parking because it's located in a Whole Plaza, but depending on if they have anything going on or people decide to all go at the same time, somewhere in this plaza, Good Luck on parking. Everyone in this restaurant is super duper friendly, Great Customer Service! The menu is quite overwhelming, if you actually don't know what you're looking for, but the workers are happy to answer any questions you have & also give recommendations of your unsure. Everything we got, had its own unique yummy flavor& the pricing was not too bad. Will be back for sure to try more items on the menu. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Inside Seating - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

We came here a few times already. The most recent one we had a bit of a wait as it was pretty busy. We were seated about 15 minutes later. The bright side was that we were able to order our food while waiting, so the food came out quick. We got the spring roll appetizer. It came with 3 and it was delicious. It didn't feel like we were only eating greens inside the roll. We also got the jellyfish salad. I appreciate that the crunch was there with the peanut and pickled vegatables added a nice acidity and refreshing taste to the dish. Finally, our main dish was the crispy fried catfish. It was seasoned in coconut juice and also had some coconut shavings on the side. It came with fish sauce and fermented shrimp sauce on the side. I like pungent sauce so the shrimp sauce was the one I liked the most. It came with rice roll paper, rice noodles, pickled vegetables, lettuce, herbs, and cucumber. It was nice that they gave us refills of the sides without charging us. The fish was nice and crispy but could have been less fatty of a fish. For our drinks, I got the lychee rose cocktail. it came with 3 lychees inside and it was pretty strong drink for the price. We also got the rose lychee tea. It had a strong floral taste so it might be acquired for some people. Overall, a nice place to come to and we would return again to try other dishes! read more

Updating my review after another visit: I also want to update my comments on the egg rolls. I'm now giving them 4 stars because they are now available with Vietnamese rice paper. I also tried the Bo Cuon La Lot and was quite disappointed, so I'd give it 2 stars. The meat inside was very dry. In my opinion, maybe they should have used ground beef with a higher fat content and/or mixed in some ground pork to help keep the filling more juicy. A big plus for this restaurant is still the service. The waiters and waitresses are always friendly and courteous, which is something we really appreciate. read more

The food was pretty good! We ordered a soup and catfish banh trang (spring rolls). The catfish was enough to serve almost 3 people if you didn't order anything else. It SHOULD come with 2 veggie dishes so make sure you ask for 2 if you only get one (which happened to us). We also got a soup which was century egg and seafood. A little on the salty and sweet side but it was flavorful, pretty tasty! read more

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Excellent service and nice spacious environment. Lots of food choices. We got a salad, banh hoi, bun, read more

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Arrived here at 6:30pm and got seats for 4 ppl. My cousin was on a business trip from Japan and wanted to eat family style Vietnamese food. Once we were seated, more people kept coming in, and this huge restaurant was full- a great sign that this place serves good food. Looked around and saw people eating delicious food- but - my cousin from Japan wanted dishes with rice and noodles. He wanted pho but I said this is a family- style Viet food place- not a pho place. Ordered what I wouldn't order if I had come here with my Vietnamese friends. Afterall, my cousin ordered Sapporo beer Everything we ordered was soo soo delicious anyway. read more

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The decor and atmosphere here are really nice--very welcoming with big open windows that let in a lot of natural light. It feels clean and comfortable, and the bathroom is spotless. The overall vibe is friendly, which makes it even more disappointing that the service didn't match the setting. Service was a letdown. It was hard to even find our waiter, and I ended up having to flag someone down from another section just to get basic things like water refills or napkins. There was no offer for chili pepper or any attention after the food arrived--it felt like we were forgotten as soon as our order was dropped off. That said, the food comes out extremely fast, which is a plus if you're in a hurry. As for the dishes: the *com chien ca man* (salted fish fried rice) had very little salted fish and was mostly made up of oversized fried chicken breast strips, which threw off the balance. The 7 course beef set also didn't come with enough vermicelli, making the meal feel incomplete. The only good food we got, was the complimentary orange slices. Super sweet read more

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