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    Saigon

    3.4 (842 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Chinese
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    SAIGON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Pork chop combo
    Malia P.

    It has been so long but nothing has changed. Food was great and fresh. Portions are huge enough to have leftovers for days. Their water is infused with lemongrass? which is unusual. Must try their chicken wings. It's a little feathery but once plucked it's super flavorful.

    Menu Feb 2026
    Lily M.

    Food is great and authentic as always. Service was nice and friendly. Easy parking as there's a huge lot in front. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is clean and spacious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would highly recommend!

    hematemesis due to food poison

    NEVER COME TO THIS RESTAURANT IF YOU DON'T WANT TO STAY IN THE HOSPITAL FOR FOOD POISONING. DO NOT EAT HERE! My family had a very serious experience after eating fried rice from this restaurant at 9PM on 6/3 and ended up with symptoms consistent with food poisoning, including NAUSEOUS, VOMITING WITH BLOOD that required hospital care on 6/4. This was not a minor issue. When I called to report what happened, the staff hung up on me without any apology, concern, or attempt to resolve the situation. I was also told in a dismissive way to "report it" if I wanted to. The lack of accountability and the way this was handled is extremely disappointing and unacceptable. Food safety and customer service should not be treated this way. I strongly advise others to think twice before eating here. I will give negative star if I can.

    Jhenny B.

    One of my favorite pho restaurants in San Diego, this place has been a staple for many, many years. Known for their variety of menu items, literally the menu is never ending. Everything here is delish. I only took pics from my recent trip but I highly recommend the pho (of course), eggrolls, rare beef salad, boneless crispy duck, fried pork ribs, grilled pork vermicelli, and all of their rice dishes. Spring rolls are huge! Packed with fresh veggies, pork and shrimp. You won't feel guilty eating them. It's almost like eating a salad on the go. I also ordered their banh xeo, crispy, filled with veggies, shrimp and pork paired with their sauce and option to eat with lettuce. Highly recommended. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have ample seating, perfect for big family gatherings, hanging with friends or perfect for date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This place has something for everyone. Staff is super sweet and friendly too. Helpful with recommendations.

    Special Family Meals B

    Our family has been coming here for years. No-frills Vietnamese restaurant. The special family meal is a good deal. Big portions and tasty food; my favorites are the Ca Kho and clams with black bean sauce.

    Half order of boneless crispy duck. So delicious, rich, and tender. The dipping sauce is so yummy!
    Erika P.

    I remember coming to Saigon with my dad as a kid and ordering phở. This place used to be popping and always packed. Over the years it has quieted down, but the food is still just as incredible as I remember. I recently visited again and ordered the crispy duck, which I hadn't had in years. It did not disappoint. Still as delicious as ever. Saigon has been a staple in City Heights for a long time and truly deserves more love and support. If you haven't tried their crispy duck yet, you're missing out. I promise it will blow your mind. Go check them out and support a place that has been serving amazing food for years. You can thank me laters!

    Kate N.

    My fiancée and I were craving com tam one day and we were searching on yelp to see which restaurant has the broken rice dish on their menu. I saw the pictures that Saigon had and it looked the most appealing. However the restaurant itself had a 3 star so we were skeptical. I've been here before since I was young but maybe things have changed and it's not good anymore? We decided to give it a chance and order to go here. The food came in a huge portion and it smelled scrumptious! 10/10 recommend for the broken rice with grilled pork. It was good and not dry. The dish came with a small bowl of soup and lots of veggies!

    tofu pho
    Yesenia A.

    the pho here was so good but the spring rolls were my favorite !!! ask for extra peanut sauce !!

    Com tam bi cha thit nuong trung
    Sam V.

    Best broken rice in SD. Get the grilled pork one. Super flavorful and generous portions. Another fav is the grape leaf beef, which you wrap into spring rolls. Food takes a while to come out but it's well worth the wait.

    Cam Tam Shredded Pork, Steamed Egg, Char Grilled Pork, Chop & Bean Curd

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Surprisingly super clean for an old building. They had a dedicated unc cleaning the whole time we were there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] PORTIONS WERE MASSIVE! Picky when it comes to viet food but everything here was good and fresh tasting.

    Hours of operation- completely bogus
    Ann H.

    This is the 2nd time this has happened where this restaurant just decided to close before the actual closing time. I cut them some slack last time but I can't just keep silent on this. Can I speak to the quality and taste of the food? Nope! I can say their service sucks because they are too lazy to stay open till their guaranteed hours. I arrived tonight at 8:37pm (on a night when they're supposed to be open till 10pm) to find them completely closed. Thank goodness other Vietnamese restaurants were open till scheduled hours or my family and I would have starved.

    Rare Steak and Brisket Pho
    Alyssa N.

    Just ate here at 4:00pm so it wasn't busy and my party was seated instantly. I love the variety in the menu, it has almost every Vietnamese dish I know! Delicious Pho broth and grilled pork, highly recommend!

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    8 months ago

    Best Viet food in SD. Not the best service but the food is one point. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great for big parties or large families.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    The food is great they give very big portions and the service is very great and just overall this place is really amazing.

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    Pho was pretty good, staff was slow and a little rude but other than that food was quick and good

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    8 months ago

    We always come here and this place doesn't disappoint. Authentic Vietnamese food and very affordable price!

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