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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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

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

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

Saigon Kitchen - basil clam - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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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

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

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

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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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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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 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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Okay, let me start by saying, if you're starving hungry, don't come here. The WAIT TIME for the food is CRAZY. I'm literally still waiting for my food and been at the restaurant for about an hour. They don't bring the food altogether for your party. They bring out the plates one by one with 20 min waiting periods in between. Half my party is already done eating and I still haven't received my dish. Looking around, I see tables that were seated after we arrived and they already have their food. I wish I could review the food, but who knows when I'll get it at this point. Straight up pissed. Update: Finally got my plate of banh xeo 1hr 20 mins in. Banh xeo was good. I will say, the food here tastes good so I will update my review to 3 stars. The wait alone was too insane. Tip: order to go and avoid dining in. Don't expect the food to be cooked quickly, so only order if time does not matter to you. read more

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

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

Saigon Kitchen - Banh Hoi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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If you don't speak Vietnamese, service might be a bit slow for you. We were seated all the way in the back towards the mall entrance and away from the cashier/bar area since we were a big party. We split into two tables which is fine with us. The problem was when we needed something, if we didn't speak Vietnamese, we had to wait for a certain waitress to come to our table and then had to repeat it again. I wished that they had options for smaller soup orders. Soups is about $17-$18 and it feeds 4-5 people. Since our second table was just 3 people eating we had wished to order soup in individual portions because we wanted to try different soups. I had ordered the tamarind shrimp. For $18 you get about 7 prawns. The dish itself is tasty, however I don't think I can justify the pricing for it. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Tamarind shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was delicious and service was great. They were busy on a Sunday afternoon but our dishes came out at reasonable times. They were good with providing napkins and water refills. We were seated at a larger table which was perfect as we ordered a lot of dishes. Everything was well seasoned and the sauces were flavorful. read more

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First time here but it was selected by a local and it was a good choice. Everything was delicious. I particularly liked the shrimp paste, slightly sweet, savor and tangy. It made everything better. read more

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The food was really good. I loved the Durian smoothie. Service was excellent, servers are too friendly. Ambiance was warm and comfortable. read more

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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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We come to Saigon Kitchen every week with my family and in-laws, and today was extra special because my stepson came to visit from Oregon and got to try this family-owned restaurant for the first time. My family , mocha and I tried many Vietnamese restaurants in the area, but Saigon Kitchen is by far the best and most authentic Vietnamese food we've had. The food is consistently delicious, and the service is always amazing. I highly recommend Saigon Kitchen to anyone who hasn't tried it yet--please come and support this wonderful family-owned business! I believe in supporting authentic family own restaurants and businesses . Highly recommend ! read more

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Great food and drink!! Good service. Will come back in the future. Creamy avocado smoothie with a light sweetness and fresh taste, perfectly balanced! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Avocado smoothie so good - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped by for lunch on a cold and gloomy day. We wanted something soupy and comforting. We ended up ordering Lau Thai Hai San, and Banh Khot. Both came out great. Service was also quick. There's a tablet to check in at the front during busy times. But it was quiet when we got here so we got seated right away. Everything is clean, friendly, nice, and welcoming here. We've been coming here for a while already. Usually for quick dates, catching up with friends, and family birthdays. They have a pretty big menu of Vietnamese dishes. And it's usually good. Def recommend coming a trying. read more

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Ordered the following two dishes to share between 3 people which was more than enough: Cá Quay Dừa Xiêm | Crispy Roasted Catfish ($59.95) Whole catfish served butterflied, cut up into pieces, and came with a side of herbs, veggies, and noodles. While the skin was crispy, it was a bit tough to chew and some parts were inedible. As for the meat, I found it a bit mushy in some parts of the fish. I wasn't a fan and didn't care for this fish, but my friend loves this dish. Lots of bones so be careful. Bò 7 Món | 7 Course Beef ($34.95) Includes: Beef Salad, Beef Fondue, Grilled Beef Wrapped in Betal Leaf, Beef Sausages, Lemongrass Onion Beef Rolls, Steamed Beef Pate & Ginger Beef Rice Soup It was good, but not great. I've had better elsewhere. The lemongrass onion beef roll was essentially a large stalk of onion wrapped in a thin layer of beef. The large piece of onion inside was impossible to bite through so I ended up pulling it out and tossing it. I wasn't expecting to have all the dishes served at once. By the time we got to the beef rice soup (congee) it was cold. We also had to ask for bowls. Overall, the food was tasty, but nothing was exceptional or stood out enough to make me want to return. read more

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This place was really good. The food came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Everything I tried tasted really well made, and you can tell they care about the quality of their food. The portions were a good size, and I left feeling full and satisfied. Nothing tasted bland, and every bite was enjoyable. The service was also really nice, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere made the whole experience even better. Overall, I had a great time here and would definitely come back again. I would recommend this spot if you want good food and a nice experience. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I went for a lunch with my bestie after our morning walk. It's been awhile since we have been there. With a new management, the place looks much better and the menu also looks good! We order a few things to share since we loved what we saw. Too many good things that we had a hard time to choose lol. Everything was delicious except the turmeric fish. It tasted bland for me unfortunately! But this won't stop me to come back. So yeah I'll be back soon The service was really good and the staff were friendly. The ambiance is good, casual, and perfect for group gatherings. read more

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Love this place! The service from Chi Linh was outstanding , super attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcomed the entire time. You can tell she really cares about the customers. The food was just as impressive , fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Everything came out hot and delicious. Definitely coming back again. Highly recommend! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Saigon Kitchen never disappoints! Their Mì Xào Giòn is spot-on -- perfectly crispy noodles with a rich, flavorful sauce and fresh veggies that make every bite satisfying. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and the cooking is done with care. *We rushed to eat forgetting about taking pictures" The Nước Mía Chanh Dây (sugarcane juice with passion fruit) is the perfect match -- refreshing, sweet-tart, and so addictive. Together, they make the ultimate comfort combo! Friendly staff, consistent quality, and flavors that truly feel like home. Definitely one of my favorite Vietnamese spots around. read more

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We got the whole roasted catfish, this is the best one so far in the Bay Area. Our server, chị Linh, is very helpful and super nice. She kept checking on us make sure everything ok. Our food came out hot and delicious. Definitely come back every time I crave for that crispy roasted catfish read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Huge portions, tons of veggies and fresh herbs, and meat is perfectly sweet, salty, and savory. The interior feels like a more earthy and slightly more modern version of a giant dim sum banquet with tons of indoor seating and a fire pit which I'm not sure works but looks cool nonetheless. I've been wanting to come here ever since my mom brought home the grilled turmeric fish dish (Chả cá là vòng) one day. We came right at opening for Sunday brunch so we were immediately seated. Our server was a sweet lady who was happy to give recommendations. Service is alarmingly quick as all three of our entrees came out before I came back from the restroom. * Bánh hỏi tôm thịt nướng (Rice vermicelli w/ BBQ pork and shrimps) - 8.5/10 You get 4 shrimps and 4 pieces of grilled pork which are phenomenally grilled and seasoned with a sweet and savory fish sauce. A good amount of herbs and lettuce comes with it. I wish the portion was bigger but the quality of this dish itself was very high. * Gỏi rong sụn (Seaweed salad w/ shrimps, pork, pig ear, cucumber and pickle fish sauce with prawn crackers) - 10/10 my favorite dish from this meal. The seaweed has a konjac-like texture and looks like it was picked straight off the beach and cleaned right away because holy I had never had anything like it before in my entire life. It perfectly balanced out the proteins. The sauce was perfectly sweet and savory and not too fishy, which is how I typically like my nước chăm. But the salad was perfect on its own. The peanuts and fried onions added a perfect crunch to the different textures going on in this dish. The pig ear was perfectly tender enough for me to eat too! I typically don't like cartilage but the pig ear was good. * Chả cá là vòng (Grilled turmeric fish and onions) - 10/10 Eating this when it comes out sizzling on top of a gas stove is something I didn't expect but was blown away by. I liked how the fish tasted as leftovers so the fact that I could eat it steaming hot AND crispy while it's fresh was a memorable experience. This dish comes with generous supplies of rice paper, lettuce, herbs, cucumber, and pickled carrots & daikon so you can make your own rice rolls with the fish. I'd never had a fish rice paper roll I particularly enjoyed until this dish. The owner herself came out at the end to ask us how our meal went which was really sweet of her. She gave us some sweet cut oranges and extra napkins because their napkins are really cute and high quality. Overall I was so impressed by my first time here and I can't wait to make this place a staple in my home! read more

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We had family gather here. We got the v bo 7 mon 7 course. It is a but pricey. Cute aesthetics.4/5 I got smoothie. 4/5 The service was quick during lunch tine. The ambience was family friendly with Vietnamese music chiling in background. read more

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This was our 2nd time here. We went on a Wednesday at 6:30pm. The restaurant was completely empty we thought they were closed. However, we stuck it out because we really wanted bo nhung dam. The restaurant seemed much cleaner and newer than the last time I came which was years ago. It was pleasant. The plates and bowls were very clean. We ordered the Bo Nhung Dam which wasn't as vinegary as I'd like. But it hit the craving. We also ordered the jellyfish salad and the chicken salt and pepper chicken knuckles? Those were both delicious. I really enjoyed the food here! The service wasn't bad. Everything came quickly and our water was refilled. By the time we left, the restaurant was pretty packed! I guess everyone just eats really late? read more

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Friendly staff, authentic tasty viet food, and reasonably priced. I tried the egg rolls and 7 course beef. The egg rolls were still hot and the beef dishes looked freshly made. All the included veg was also fresh and vibrant. Probably will become one of my go to's or a place I'd show friends. Server was also extremely nice read more

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A great bang for your buck and such a satisfying meal! Came here on a Saturday around noon and the restaurant was 75% filled. The parking lot outside is always crowded around weekend meal times, so allot some time for parking. We were seated and attended to immediately. We ordered: 1. Dau Hu Rang Muoi (crispy egg tofu) 2. Hau Nuong Mo Hanh (grilled oysters with peanuts) 3. Canh Chua Ca Bong Lau (fish soup) 4. Bo 7 Mon (7 course beef) The food came out really quickly, with each dish being fresh: 1. The crispy egg tofu lived up to its name -- very crispy and fresh out the fryer. Loved the contrast of the crispy exterior to the soft interior with the tofu. It paired well with the bell pepper in the dish. 2. The grilled oysters were super fresh and delicate. The size of each was larger than I had expected. The combination of the slippery oyster, crunchiness of the peanuts, and fragrance of the scallion oil made the dish super delicious. 3. The fish soup was a large portion and filled with fish and veggies. The broth was super tangy and felt calming. 4. The star of the show - the 7 course beef! As a huge fan of spring rolls, this was heavenly! 7 different beef styles means at least 7 spring rolls - all of which super yummy. The star was definitely the beef that you had to boil in the hot pot they give you. Paired with the pickled veggies, vermicelli, and bean sprouts - each roll is texturally perfect and tasty. Would definitely get this, especially if you're in a big group! If you're ever in Little Saigon area, come try this restaurant! read more

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Made reservations to avoid a wait. They don't require the entire party to be present in order to be seated so we were able to just walk in as part of our party arrived before us, so thats cool. The host who took our order was very friendly, super accommodating, and patient. He even gave some recommendations for our large party and also suggested we wait to add more to our order just in case we ordered too much. The food was so good! And the portion sizes were great too. I've we paved our orders, the good stayed coming out fairly quickly after one another and there were no complaints on quality or quantity. The drinks were great too. Two of us ordered cocktails, and they did not skimp us on the alcohol. Ambiance was very lively and loud. The room was full of conversation and buzzing with laughter. Overall a great experience and will definitive come back. I want to try the other dishes read more

Great service with polite and helpful staff. The food was okay, nothing too special but still fine. Nice atmosphere and clean environment. Overall, a good experience read more

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Great atmosphere and food! Tumeric cat fish was great Waitress was very nice Drinks were delicious! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Tumeric Fish - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Authentic Vietnamese gourmet restaurant here. It is a busy and bustling place that tables get filled quickly. It is best to get seated immediately between 11-11:30 AM. Do not compare this place to any pho noodle house. This is a step up for tasting Vietnamese food. The grill fish, beef 7-ways dishes are priced $49-$59, not what you would expect for Vietnamese food. The seafood rice wrapped in lotus leaf was surprisingly delicious. They have a few vegetarian dishes, but you would go there for their meat and seafood dishes. Service was prompt, only a few servers speak English. So I had to flag a couple guys for communication. I knocked down a star for the value. It is a bit pricy but authentic Vietnamese cuisine to try out. Portion serving is great for party of 5 or more. It is worth a try. read more

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I come to this Saigon kitchen with my ladies friend for their first time having lunch here.we order banh seo and banh khot for appetizers and we order the catfish for our meal to share. We're love everything here and the drinks.We're recommended everyone to come try their foods. read more

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Food here was delicious! To be honest the names of each dish were so authentic I don't remember what they're called. I absolutely loved the seafood/crab fried rice! It had a unique flavor set apart from other fried rice. I regret not ordering more fried rice for home. read more

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My parents haven't been around Little Saigon all that much, and my mom wanted to try this restaurant after watching a video somewhere. This was a great excuse to get them out of the house and try a new restaurant that's not there on their usual lineup list. First off, there is plenty of parking since the area is a shopping plaza. Upon entering the restaurant, it's quite spacious. We went at lunchtime, and it wasn't very busy. Their menu selection was pretty big. We ordered the Banh Khot, Banh Hoi Tom Thit Nuong, Com Thit Nuong, and Nui Xiao Bo Luc Lac. The Banh Khot was good! I've honestly never had it before so I cannot compare it with anything else. However, I thought the flavor was well-balanced, and I think the batter is the same batter they use to make Banh Xeo. The vegetables tasted fresh, which complemented the dish well. The Nui Xiao Bo Luc Lac (shaking beef with garlic noodles) was good. Flavor was definitely there. I will say I was slightly disappointed in the noodles. While the texture was good, not hard and had a good chew to it, it was lacking in garlic flavor. You couldn't taste any garlic, so the name was misleading to what you're actually getting. But aside from that, the beef was pretty tender and absorbed the sauce well. Portions are definitely shareable here, so be mindful of that! Overall, I would say it was a good place to try out and the price was reasonable for the amount t of food you're getting! read more

Saigon Kitchen - The aftermath - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

My mom loves the fish with basil. We ordered the beef wrapped in leaves, nem cuon, kids meal, fried rice, and noodle soup dish. All were gone. The only leftovers were some fresh veggies that we didn't get to use. Would highly recommend. Con: not enough wait staff and they are busy read more

The food here is so good! We ordered oyster, clam and lobster noodle. The seafood here is very fresh and the size of food is big. Besides our server nam is very kind and with excellent service. The environment here is good as well. A good place to have dinner and union with family read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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