First time trying pho and I gotta say we can't wait to go back. Spring rolls were amazing my kids loved it. Definitely a spot to try.

I'm not from the surrounding area (stopped by here for a lunch break en route to NorCal) so I'm not sure how this restaurant compares to others in the area. I had the Grilled Pork Vermicelli and also tried the BBQ Chicken Banh Mi. The pork was decent - reasonably tender and seasoned. I was more or less satisfied, but I have had better. The sandwich was not striking to me at all. The chicken was tender (good!) but the pickled vegetables that came with it were not seasoned strongly enough. in general, the seasoning was also on the sugary side. read more

The hot and sour soup is good. It was on the sweet side but otherwise very flavorful and healthy eating, just vegetables and shrimp.

I enjoy this place! The only place I know of in town that makes a good banh mi. The bread has a perfectly crunchy crust, no matter which meat you choose, it will be tender and well seasoned. I have tried them each and the combination is my favorite. The Vietnamese iced coffee is also amazing! read more

Too much MSG in the Pho! The chicken is rubbery. The bean sprouts are days old. If you know anything about Vietnamese food, don't go here. They can't cook Chinese either. How this place averages 4 stars is beyond me. If you go to an Asian restaurant and see no Asian customers, run! read more

Eating here is like being with old friends and this last occasion was no different. We were greeted by the family that owns cooks and serve at Saigon. We ordered our familiar fare of shrimp omelet wrapped in veggies, pork bahn mis, shrimp and pork fresh rolls, fried vegetable rolls, wonton soup, etc. Heaven!! read more

My favorite is the Pho Ga (chicken soup) and the spring roll..my go to place for Pho.

The atmosphere is charming Saigon summer, with elegant cotton tablecloths and quality China service. We were five adults and one child. The staff accommodated us quickly and were very attentive. I had the Seafood Hotpot, which was delicious with fish, crab shrimp, and a wonderful rich brown miso-based sauce. Others all had either Pho or curry, which were generously apportioned and authentically seasoned. Despite a crowd, we were kept happy with appetizers, extra surprise side dishes, and very fast delivery to our table. The best Vietnamese for the money in SoCal. read more

My favorite and the only place I'll go to here in Bakersfield for Vietnamese food. They're really prompt on service and the portions are pretty good. Hands down, best place in town read more

The fact a person is writing their first, second, or third review shouldn't discredit their personal opinion. There is a person on Yelp who seems to believe if you are posting your first review, you don't know what you're talking about. I guess that person knows how to post twenty-or-so reviews all at once. This was my husband's and my experience at Saigon Restaurant, never again. We never got further than the front door of this place. We walked in, saw the "cook/chef" sneeze twice into a pan of food and all over the stove. We left. Well, I did advise the hostess of what we witnessed. Disgusting. read more

One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in bako. Service is super friendly. Pho, chicken curry soup are the best. Beef spring rolls are a must. Then top it off with a bolba. read more

The staff is nice however, the food is so not good. They're basically serving a dumbed down version of Vietnamese food and probably thinking that Bakersfield can only handle that version - shame on you, Saigon Restaurant! The tofu vegetables with black bean sauce was so crummy I couldn't eat it and I was starving too! The chargrilled pork over rice had a distinctly odd taste therefore was discarded for fear of middle of the night stomach problems. read more

Decided to try out this place for lunch with a girlfriend and it didn't disappoint! They had tons of lunch specials to choose from and all reasonably priced! We started with the shrimp & pork spring rolls which were just the right amount without leaving us feeling full before our meal. I opted for the chicken curry with steamed rice and it was delish! The service was prompt and our server was kind, attentive, and answered any questions we had. Looking forward to visiting again and trying other items..their soups looked yummy too! read more

My husband and I have been coming here for about 20 years this is our very favorite go to always everything on the menu is yummy always fresh..coming here is like home they know us have watched our four kids growing up great service you will not be disappointed read more

I was craving a Bahn Mi so I decided to check out Saigon. We started off with the Vietnamese crepe. It was delicious. A worker showed us how to roll it in lettuce. The Thai tea was great! We did have to wait a bit for refills. I had a bbq pork bahn mi. The meat was perfect and my family said they wished they had gotten that too. For dessert we had the mango sticky rice with fried banana. I'm more of a chocolate girl, but this was one of the best desserts I've ever had. read more

Great dishes! Nice pho, soup is great, smells really good and taste good! The BBQ is also really good, smells good and tasty! i would come back again. All the dishes are a little bit not enough for male but you can choose large size. read more

Everything from the service to the food is very good. I recommend this place! Also, try the jasmine tea. It is wonderful.

Whenever I need a pick-me-up from feeling under the weather, their Seafood Noodle soup always does the trick. The portions are just right, as well as the proportions of the ingredients. I also typically order the fresh shrimp spring rolls and those are just as good. The dipping sauce is flavored just right. Finally, I top it all off with a Thai ice tea which is nice and refreshing. Oh, and the staff here are helpful and expedient. read more

Love this place. Have been going here a long time. Never a bad meal... Pork chops are awesome! Love the crepe as well as the tofu with lemongrass appetizers. read more

OMG do not come here they are infested with roaches. It was so wrong for them to admit and one of the waitress went to kill the roaches with her hands and didn't even washed them after and went to serve someone else!!!!! Nasty read more

first time eating at Saigon and it was excellent, we had the noodles and wings. The food was hot and had great taste and plenty of it. the service was outstanding and the the waitress theat waited on us was happy and she was always there to make sure we didn't need anything. i will be going back soon. read more

It would be unfair to compare any pho with pho from OC so i will compare it with pho from other places. Can't beat OC pho but it's not bad. Broth is flavorful and good amount of meat. Store has plenty of tables and has a nice entrance. read more

JAJA! Working in Bakersfield, Ca and really for some good pho.I was so HONGREY. Ordered 4 springrolls, large bowl of pho with extra meatball, tripe, and tendons, mango slushie with boba, and seafood salad. Bill was almost 60, by my lonesome. Found roach body parts in my soup!!! EEEK! Thought it were spices until I saw the legs!! EWWW!! I was calm, called manager over and pointed out specimen. She said meal was FREE!! The entire restaurant were full of non-Asians. Didn't want to raise hell, be dramatic, loud, and have them lose their business and lower grade. Gave tip for waitress cuz she was nice and not her fault. Got up quietly and left. So lucky I ordered tons of food but never coming back. read more

We come here once a week. Our favorite appetizers are the fried egg rolls, pork and shrimp spring rolls, and crepe. Our go to pho bowls are the chicken, rare beef with meatballs, and #1 special. Very friendly and great service too. read more

As for Vietnamese cuisine, it is hard to do better than this place. It has been there for years, but they do it right. Not just another Pho restaurant. read more

Dined here because of Yelp reviews and had the totally delicious Hot and Spicy Shrimp Dinner. Perhaps the best shrimp dish I have ever had!

My husband and I come here quite often for lunch. Tonight we brought the kids for dinner. Everything was excellent as always. The #5 is my go to choice. I've tried other soups but always go back to #5! Always a great experience every time we eat at Saigon. Best pho in town! read more

I always order from Saigon when I'm at work because it's close to my work place. I really like that the staff will let you order ahead and dine there if you choose to eat the food there when you pick it up. It's super convenient when we are crunched for time during our lunch break. The staff is really nice and the restaurant is clean. I always order the beef pho and shrimp spring rolls! Both are outstanding!! I look forward to getting my pho fix from Saigon! read more

This establishment offers excellent cuisine. Very fresh and tasty. The reason I only provided 3 stars is they seem to assume I walk out without paying for my meal. This has now happened 3 times. I pay the server as soon as receiving the check so then why are they saying otherwise? I hate to say they are being judgmental on the way I look. So my advice is make sure you have them initial the check before leaving after you pay! read more

This place is reliable in serving yummy dishes with lots of flavor. Great for introducing kids to different meals in a fun quirky atmosphere. Love the fresh coconut that is offered. Even the salad that comes before dinner is great for young eaters as it is sweet and refreshing. The service is always friendly and prompt. I love introducing people to this tasty spot. read more

Sooooo after a short 8hr work day of non stop physically demanding work I decided on some pho.... Read the reviews bout this whole in the wall and thought hell I shouldn't have it as bad as those folks who eat in... I'm eating out...I called my order in for pick since they don't deliver .... Went to go pick it up place was packed with 2 customers.... The lady at the register gave me my order and rang me up. I left the place thinking it was all in order.... Got to my room and opened the bag... To my surprise these ppl gave me the meats and veggies in a regular to go box, and the broth in a tiny/small inadequate size cup/bowl. The bowl was just big enough for the broth.... After I tryd to fit some in there and the other have in a to go container I gave up. I was livid. Sooo I said fuck this shit, I went back and tryd to explain to them what was going on.... But there limited English was another problem......She finally understood that I needed another bowl... Needles to say I will never go back there again... They suck balls at both dine in and dine out service! read more

My new go to when I'm traveling north. Good service and great beef broth in the Pho!!

I have given this restaurant several opportunities. I've been let down several times by their lack of cleanliness. The bowls have a thick layer on the rim from previous soups served. Obviously they don't wash their dishes properly. The final straw came when I discovered a long gray hair that came from an old woman. Disgusted by this, I asked for my money back. They refused to do this, and claimed that the hair was not theirs. I looked at the old woman behind the counter and said "this is your hair woman." She said "Not my hair, you pay and get out!" Can you believe this? This place is running their service straight from the ghettos in Vietnam. read more

for the last 7 yrs, my family and relatives have been coming to this restaurant. the waitresses have become our friends. they serve really good viet dish. we always get the spring roll for apetizer. we love the pork chop w/ lemongrass, beef stew soup, and the combination rice vermicelli. will always love this place! read more

1/10/16 Soup for dinner! Egg Noodle Chicken & BBQ soup. Had it for takeout. Very filling and good. I'll be back!

This is our favorite Vietnamese place we have found! It has Vietnamese crepes which my husband adores and hasn't been able to find outside of Kansas City. I have tried many noodle soups and all are delicious. The hot spicy beef soup is my fav! My husband likes their stew and combo vermicelli, I tried a bite of that and it was to die for! Their bobas are flavorful and the boba cooked just to the right texture. The ladies who run the front end are always very sweet and such hard workers! It's amazing to watch them because they can get quite busy in there, but not jam packed where you can't find a seat. I feel so lucky that they are so close in my neighborhood. Love love love them and I am picky on my bobas and pho! :D read more

love this place. I think they put much less additives in the soup compared with other pho restaurants.... and the spring rolls are great. Proper portion, good service and cheap. read more

My family and I were on a road trip and we were looking for a place to stop for lunch that wasn't fast food. We were happy to find this restaurant thanks to Yelp. It's relatively close to Hwy 99 so we didn't lose much time stopping here. We had pho, egg rolls, and the BBQ pork lunch special. The food was good and the service was prompt, polite, and attentive. We'll definitely be adding this to our road trip food list. read more

i ordered food to go based on the website menu, when i picked it up, i was charged $3.00 to $3.50 more per order and when i asked, the owner tried to show me the menu and told me not to follow the website because they did not do the website. just wondering how all their menu got in to the website with the current address and phone number if its true that they did not put up the website. will never order from this vietnamese restaurant again. read more

Worst pho I've had in town, I ordered the chicken one and like most of them it didn't have much flavor, ingredients didn't taste fresh either, I also order chicken spring rolls and they weren't great either, the chicken had a weird smell coming out of them which is not a good sign of freshness. I will say that the customer service was great but not so good food. read more