When I'm craving pho, Saigon Saigon usually hits the spot. I typically order the large dac biet. The portion is generous with plenty of meat, though at times the meat can be slightly overcooked, and I wish there were more raw cuts added at the start so they cook properly in the broth. That said, the broth flavor is excellent and stands on its own without needing sriracha or house sauce. The noodles are great, and the vegetables are always fresh and good quality. Consistency is a strong point here, both with the food and the service. The staff is friendly, quick, and accommodating. The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated, and the full bar is a plus. The summer rolls are tasty, though a bit on the smaller side. read more

Saigon Saigon - Pho Dac Biet (Beef) - Flank + Eye Round + Meatballs LARGE - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. Lots of people at the bar but not many diners around 8 PM. Was going to try their Japanese Ramen, but it didn't really hit the mark for traditional Japanese Ramen compared to the Ramen shops. Does it hit the spot? Sure because it's tasty but the noodles, the broth, the ingredients when compared to authentic Japanese is not quite there. Also tried the spicy beef pho. It really wasn't that spicy a lot more water down probably for more Americanized taste. I personally enjoyed it because I was actually afraid it would be super spicy, but it was more that it wasn't very aromatic. That was the missing piece for me. read more

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Since I've moved here over 20 years ago, this has been and will continue to be my spot. I've never had a bad meal here. They have obviously changed up their menu over the years, but the authenticity remains. The service is great and the ambiance is relaxed. You will not be disappointed. My favs are the calamari and chicken fried rice! read more

Saigon Saigon - Chicken fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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It kind of takes several minutes for the waiters to take your order, but once the order is taken, the food comes out HELLA FAST. If you're hangry, this is the place to go. However, if you're trying to go somewhere after you're done eating, ensure you have enough time in between because it took them 15min to take our bill after our table was cleaned. The garden rolls weren't my favorite (smaller than other rice paper rolls I've had). My husband said his banh mi tasted great and the meat was cooked very well, but there was more bread than veggie/meat, so the ratio was off. I got the bun bo hue and IT HAD SO MUCH MEAT. I know I should be grateful but I wanted a little more noodles cuz there was barely any compared to the meat. If you're a meat lover, this is highly recommended! The flavor was on the spot. read more

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This is a must try if you're in Arlington. It's walking distance from the mall and other shops. My sister and I stopped in for lunch and the place was small but cozy with modern decor. The temperature inside was perfect; not too hot and not too cold. Our waiter attended to all of our needs and check on us frequently. The food was so good! Everything was 5 stars!! read more

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This is my go to place after shopping at Pentagon City Mall since it's just a 5 minute walk away. The pho is always consistent and the service is prompt. read more

Saigon Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Solid experience. I appreciate that they stay open a little later than most pho places in the area. Our pho was hot and hefty! I loved the quality of the beef. I would definitely come back. read more

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Cute little Vietnamese spot in Virginia right outside of DC. The server is attentive and checks on you regularly to make sure you're doing ok. It's not loud and gives you a feel of the culture with their art on the wall and decors. The food is very good. The soup portions are large despite being labelled small. read more

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Delicious Pho and delicious lemongrass beef on skewers with vermicelli. Add the crispy spring rolls. One downside: What used to be three skewers, is now down to two small. Still delicious. read more

Everything from the spring rolls to the pho was delicious!!! Had the brown sugar boba, very yummy as well. Very clean and great service. Highly recommend! read more

Good, decent Vietnamese food. While the menu is extensive with a variety of different noodle, curry and soup dishes, I wish there were more vegetarian options. I enjoyed every sip of the flavorful Veggie Penang Curry with a mild spicy kick that wasn't overpowering. While the fresh veggies were good, the tofu was a bit dense and stiff. Next time, I'll skip the tofu! The Peanut Sauce was the highlight of the Veggie Garden Rolls and asked for a refill of the sauce! The food was good and a nice neighborhood staple. read more

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Not totally disappointed but I've had better bun boe hue. Kind of plain with not a lot of meat and tastes stale. My wife ordered the seafood scallop plate. It could be better for its worth. Place is clean and great service though. read more

Great menu with lots of choices for all. Excellent service in a comfortable atmosphere. read more

The Garden rolls were smaller and chewier than I ever had it however, it was good there were the usual basils and mints but they added Cilantro. The peanut sauce was perfect! It was thick, rich, creamy, well balanced with the peanut butter, sour, fish sauce; and whatever they used. My first Bun bo Hue and I LOVE it! The broth was beefy, spicy, deep/rich flavorful, the noodles were super soft with a bit of a chewy, there were all types of meats in the soup and each meat added different taste to the dish. The place was super cute and the service fast. read more

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I ordered pho and they didn't close my broth all the way and it leaked into the bag and I was left with literally nothing. I was very upset, I had ordered veggie pho and there were barely any veggies. This whole dish was upsetting such a waste of $16. Disappointed. read more

Saigon Saigon - Broth out of the container - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Hands down best Bahn Mi served in the DMV area. It is a bit pricier than the bahn mi in other spots, but I love the way that the steak is seasoned. The bread baguette is always very fresh, and all the ingredients inside it are well seasoned (pickled) too. Comes wi the some shrimp chips! Beef pho has a ton of meat, noodles, all the classic fixings (bean sprouts, onions, limes, basil). It isn't the best soup broth base, but it's alright. The ambiance is nice, lots of indoor seating, a pretty restaurant with a bar inside. Service is decent for the north east, and the food comes out super quick! read more

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It's not the best but not the worst pho you've had. It is probably one of the best you can get in pentagon city/crystal city for the price point but there are definitely much better places in NOVA for Vietnamese food. Eden center has an amazing selection and pho 75 in Rosslyn is the best pho I've tried in Arlington There is some outside seating which can be a plus on a nice day read more

Came here for the first time for lunch with a friend on a weekend. We ordered the rice rolls for the appetizer, lemongrass grilled beef vermicelli noodles, and the beef pho. Total came out to approximately $43 (not including tip). What's Hot - Quality. Pretty good. The rice rolls were delicious, especially with the peanut sauce. It came with a small side of pickled vegetables, which was slightly sweet and tart. The grilled beef in my vermicelli noodles was grilled nicely. It was tender and flavorful. The sauce was good, as well, and not too sweet. - Portions. Decent size for one person, but see below for additional information. - Price. Each bowl of noodles was $16, which is pretty decently priced. - Location. Convenient location, as it's close by the mall and the Pentagon City metro station. Easy to walk to and find. - Layout. The half front of their restaurant has a large sliding door, which is helpful. It can slide open leaving a large screen, so there's a nice breeze that can waft through the restaurant, but keep any bugs out. What's Not - Layout. Their layout is tight as in their tables are pretty close to each other. There's not much room walking between tables, so be prepared to bump into others. - Service. Each seat gives you a napkin rolled around chopsticks and a fork. There's no soup spoon included. When my vermicelli noodles arrived, it did not come with a soup spoon, either, so I had to ask for one. Since when do pho restaurants, not automatically come with soup spoons? Additionally, their staff don't appear to be very knowledgeable of their menu. I asked if their vermicelli bowls have options of tofu and meat in one bowl, and their staff said their vermicelli bowls don't come with tofu. That was contradictory to their menu, because there is lemongrass tofu vermicelli noodles on their menu. He didn't even tell me if I might have to pay for an additional charge for adding something on their pre-set menu. Odd and off-putting that their staff appeared so unknowledgeable about something so basic. - Only one size bowl of pho. Call me old fashioned, but I grew up with pho restaurants that gave you at least 2 options of your bowl size- small or large. They only have one bowl size, which kind of sucks if you're more hungry. Just be aware. Final Answer Would be willing to come back when I'm in the area, but not a place I'd go out of my way to return. read more

Saigon Saigon - Garden roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Do not judge my veggie-less pho. So good! And never a judgment from the staff for my order. Whenever I feel like I want "homemade" food, I just for get some Pho in Pentagon City. The staff is amazing and fast and the venue itself is great. Easy parking on the street or can park in the garage too. read more

Saigon Saigon - Dac Biet. Pho with meatballs and beef. - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This isn't going to be the greatest Vietnamese place in the entire DMV, but for a place located in Pentagon City that's an easy metro ride to get to, it's pretty solid. I've ordered the bubble tea here many times and they're always satisfying though on the pricier side. The pho is also excellent: the broth is rich in flavor and the meatballs perfectly tender. It comes with a pretty large serving size. I often have it after a climbing session in Crystal City and I feel very full afterwards. The price is reasonable for the serving size though it's not a bargain by any means. The service is very efficient: they will take your order quickly and bring out your food pretty quickly. Typical for a lot of Asian places, they don't do the fake friendliness typical of American food places. They're straight to the point and won't be overly attentive: it's simply a cultural difference. I've never experienced any rudeness as other reviews have complained about - it feels like some people are upset that they weren't being specifically catered to but I don't think that's a fair expectation of a place. It has dimmer lighting making for a quieter, more lowkey ambiance. Overall, a pretty solid place. I wouldn't come to Pentagon City for eating here specifically (if you really want to travel for pho, go to Edens Center) but if I'm in the area, I'd happily make a stop here. read more

Saigon Saigon - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My Go-To Vietnamese Restaurant in NoVa. Not just Pho, but multiple Vietnamese specialties like vermicelli and HotPots! They are delicious and the portions are large. Great service and clean everything. read more

Great ambiance and decor, fast and smooth pick up experience. I ordered on UberEats, and my order was ready and well packaged waiting on a table when I arrived. The waiter was courteous and quickly identified my order. I would love to dine in some day. Beautiful place. Easy to miss though (tiny sign, tiny door, narrow store front) as you walk by. The penang curry lunch box was wonderful, with plenty of ingredients including tender chicken and mushroom. The grilled shrimp lunch box was also wonderful. Each box comes with a crispy spring roll. Love how the hot food is wrapped in aluminum foil before being put into the foam box. The crispy tofu is good (Standard Vietnamese offering). read more

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We tried various food and they were all good. The Thai tea and Vietnamese coffee were also great.

Not the best spot if you have a big group especially on a Sunday afternoon, so we had to split up. Overall, the space is clean, but the server we had would get visibly upset when we asked him to bring us soup spoons (and other necessities needed to eat our food that he had forgot to bring us). So definitely not the best experience with the service. PHO TAI NAM (SMALL) - 13 This bowl of pho was so small yet it was 13.00. While the soup was pretty clean and most of us enjoyed it, it's definitely not worth the price. I think the soup could have been more flavorful and found it way too light for my taste. It's just not worth it, and paying an extra 2.00 for the large is probably just more noodles in a slightly bigger bowl. There was a decent amount of meat, at least. I killed my bowl within 5 minutes. Unless my friends want to come back, I'm not sure if I'll willingly suggest Saigon Saigon for a future meal out. read more

Saigon Saigon - Pho Tai Nam - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I've been going to this restaurant for years. My favorite thing to order is the curry tofu today I unfortunately ordered it and received a lack list of dish. The tofu was rubbery not the usual puff tofu. The curry sauce had a sour taste, almost fermented, and the onions were almost raw. I don't know what's happening in the kitchen the guys fix it. read more

Saigon Saigon is slowly becoming an Arlington staple for me, I always come here to grab some pho. I always get sitted very quickly and service is also fast. I definitely recommend this place - I will need to try more menu options in the near future also, but pho is great here! read more

Saigon Saigon - Hanoi Beef Noodle Soup - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Got a large order of Tai Nam (Beef - Slice of Eye of Round + Flank) ($15) for pick up. Overall it was alright. The broth was on the oily side, not as flavorful as I hoped. Although this was a large, it really felt like a smaller size compared to other pho shops. Service could be better as I originally wanted to order at the counter. As no one showed up to assist, I reluctantly ordered from the QR code and picked it up a few minutes later. I also had to go back to get utensils as they were not provided. read more

Exceptional quality food and taste! We visited on a Tuesday evening around 6pm and were seated without a wait. There wasn't many people in attendance, but it may have been caused by the poor weather (steady rain with flash flood warning). The staff was very friendly and answered all of our questions. They were very knowledgeable in the menu too. The decor inside fit the dining atmosphere perfectly. We ordered a few appetizers and their spicy soup. Everything tasted amazing. One of our friends did the ordering but Most of the items were chicken, beef and pork. Everything had full flavor and even more when complimented with their sauces. Food was prepared fast and the waiter made sure we were tended to at all times. I'd highly recommend this please any day! Be mindful that parking is very limited in the surrounding area. If you stop in, you may need to use a nearby parking garage. We used a ride share to get there, which made it much easier. read more

The quality of the food does NOT match the price. Do not recommend, there are other good Vietnamese places.

Live across the street from this place and it's a solid choice. There are other spots in Arlington that are better but in Pentagon City it's the best spot and won't dissapoint read more

Great food overall! The chicken pho was good but the veggie bibimbap was gorgeously presented and tasted amazing! I added a chicken satay skewer to it and masterpiece was made! read more

Saigon Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Sooooooo good! I've came here about 5 times now but my first time sitting and I really wanted a solo lunch date with my phone and headphones. And it was pure bliss, great service, great food, and the ambiance was therapeutic and private at the same time! read more

Saigon Saigon - Beef/Steak Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Yummy! Large portions and nice staff. I like to order takeout from there. Lemongrass beef is most delicious

An old favorite when we lived in the area. Started with fried tofu that came with chili sauce. A little blank..ok it is tofu so expected. Also ordered Hanoi pork over vermicelli and Chicken with hot chili and lemongrass. Generous portions, great flavors..did not disappoint us. read more

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Very DISAPPOINTING! While parking isn't easy (street or short walk), I can get past that. The setting inside is nice enough which was what I wanted for my wife and I. What bothers me about tonight's dinner is everything was wrong. My wife and I went in and it started with not having menus for us to use; instead the waiter was insistent I use the QR code. Understand I've been here a number of times and been able to have a menu. The waiter said all the menus were being used but the restaurant was less than 40% full so it should not have been an issue. We ordered fried gyoza for appetizers and they were'n't hot nor crispy nor flavorful. I ordered chicken in hot chili and lemongrass. What I got was a barely warm (cold within a few minutes) dish with completely raw vegetables. I mean the onions and bell peppers were completely uncooked, and the steamed broccoli was crunchy, maybe steamed 15-30 seconds. And some of the chicken had clearly been sitting around for awhile as it was touch and rubbery. Dreadful! My wife got the penang curry and like my dish, her vegetables were raw; she didn't eat half of it. It was painfully obvious the restaurant now just has sauces sitting around and then thrown together with raw vegetables when a customer orders. My wife and I agreed to never go back there. read more

Saigon Saigon - Chicken with chili and lemongrass - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Horrible! Processed frozen French fries used as "potato". We ordered vegetable spring rolls and given pork spring rolls which we don't eat pork. Pad noodles were dry and sour. Curry puffs not completely cooked and raw in the middle. We've ordered here before and always loved it. $92 dinner that was totally disappointing and borderline disgusting. We will not order again or have dinner on site anytime soon. Processed "Ore ida" French fries from Harris teeter....really?!?! read more

Saigon Saigon - Frozen French fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Family craved some some pho and glad we dropped in here. A little on the pricey side for a large pho was close to $15+. But nonetheless was very delicious! The broth was tasty, noodles were buttery, and meat was deliciously tender. Parking was available right along the street but there is a paid parking lot shared with the surrounding businesses just a few steps away. The service was fast and courteous and the restaurant was very clean. We will be back! Enjoy! read more

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Food Service And Ambiance is excellent Surprisingly the restaurant is never crowded It's close to the mall and Metro There's a big parking lot in back of the restaurant read more

One of the few Vietnamese restaurants that took reservations and served alcohol. Wine prices very reasonable. All the food the four of us had was delicious. The places was not too noisy and the Tv's were muted. read more