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    Saigon Seafood Harbor Restaurant

    3.1 (2k reviews)
    ModerateDim Sum, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Fook kin rice custard tarts chicken feet bbq pork puff shrimp dumplings sui mai salt & pepper pork taro & meat dumpling & shrimp roll
    Julie W.

    For Mother's Day, we ordered fook kin rice, salt & pepper pork and dim sum to go. It was very busy. We called it in at 10:20 and food was going to be ready at 10:50. At 10:50, there was a huge crowd of people waiting to be seated, 30+ and 20+ orders to go. We did not get our order until after 12:10. They forgot our bbq pork buns. We called and they will credit our cc. Fook kin rice was good. Salt & pepper pork was a little soggy. Dim sum was okay. All of it was not hot and fresh. It was still good because it did not taste frozen or have msg. We think this is one of the better dim sum restaurants in the area.

    Nice looking place. But you have to ask for a menu or go looking for one.
    Lucy L.

    Decent dim sum, mediocre service in a nice enough atmosphere. When we were seated at our table, we thought the only way to get food was off the rolling carts. Whatever dim sum dishes were in the carts were good but the carts do not serve everything the restaurant actually has to offer. They never provided the menu with photos where you can indicate how many orders of each item to get and I didn't even see those menus until we paid and were leaving the restaurant. The menus were in a table near the cashier which we did not walk by when we were seated. The staff has limited English which was challenging for non-Chinese speakers. I can speak but nobody told us about the menu or other food options so we missed out on many things. Prices seem reasonable. Lots of parking in the front lot.

    Soggy :(
    Wendi K.

    Pros: * The dim sum authentic and they push carts around. * The food comes out super quickly. Cons: * The place feels dirty. * Tea is weak and tastes like tap water. * One of the deep-fried dim sum was brought out COLD :( When we asked for it to be heated, they just stuck it in the microwave so it was soggy! This was a pretty bug turn off.

    Julie W.

    3.5 stars We decided to have an early lunch here after learning about the recent ownership change; my last visit was many years ago and it was not the best experience. The restaurant looked pretty much the same as I remembered. Arrived soon after they opened at 11, we were told to pick our table. The dim sum push cart came around very quickly after we were seated. We were not given the menu, just ordered dim sum items from the cart. We shared a total of 8 or 9 items; most of them were pretty tasty with decent ingredients. Shrimp dumpling - Large, the skin broke on some Siu-Mai - good / ok Tofu skin roll - one of our favorites Chicken feet - four large chicken feet, plump, tender and tasty. excellent Shrimp rice roll - good, portion is on the smaller side Steamed rice in lotus leaf - good Turnip cake - large pieces, texture is on the harder side Egg tart - very good Although I appreciate the dim sum push carts as it's more traditional but probably because the first batch of items sat for a while in the cart, they were not as hot as I'd like compared to 'cook to order' places. The restaurant filled up nicely around noon which is good to see, dishes from regular menu we saw on other tables looked interesting and served in good portions. Overall, we had an enjoyable lunch with good tasting food and friendly service, price is comparable to other restaurants in the area. Easy parking is a plus. Would like to come back and try the regular menu items.

    Emily N.

    There was a wait to be seated, and some people were getting seated on shared tables as well. Once you finally get in, you order from the carts that they roll around the restaurant. Each cart has different dishes, and not everything on the menu is on these carts. I wanted the lava custard buns (lau sa bao) and I had to wait for a very very long time for them. Everytime I checked in they'd say it's almost coming out, and that's how they tricked me into waiting for so long at the restaurant. Prices were high, 3 people bill came out to be $80+

    Janet H.

    Golden Salted Egg Pumpkin Shrimp: Best dish of the night! Sweet pumpkin wrapped in a crispy shell infused with salted egg yolk aroma, plus big, crunchy fried shrimp inside ! I'm a huge fan of salted egg yolk so absolutely delicious and highly recommended! Their fried rice portions are huge and super tasty -- just look at the pictures! I even had enough leftovers to bring for lunch the next day. Highly recommend their black truffle fried rice!! We also ordered geoduck and stir-fried crab -- both very fresh! You can actually see the live seafood before they cook it in the kitchen. One thing that really touched me was there was one time when my boyfriend and I went just the two of us -- even though we were the only table that night, they still made a pot of soup just for us. So thoughtful

    Fresh chicken coconut juice soup
    Dianna W.

    A dinner gathering with seven friends . We ordered one of the set dinner on the brochure. It was written in beautiful Chinese brush calligraphy with a poem next to the menu . We have ordered that for the table . The food were good and service was 5/5 . The restaurant has a nice ambience and the walls are beautifully decorated with different theme on each walls . Our set dinner had 6 different dishes : Peking duck with bao and sauce Stir fry fish filet with lotus roots Stir fry lobster in golden broth Fish tofu with mushrooms over green snow sprouts tips Giant size chicken and coconut soup freshly cooked on table top Eight treasures fried rice in clay pot . All these for $168 one set . Portions were generous and the tastes were great . Given a 5/5 star and everyone should come to try the food here !

    Han-Nha T.

    Dim sum lunch is always crowded, regular service at dinner always has space because it is massive (the type of Chinese restaurant people have weddings at). Dim sum at lunch is good, although they sell out of deserts fast. Favorites are the ssiu mai and salted egg buns & pork wrapped in tofu skin. For dinner, their soup of the day is solid and I always have to get the chicken and snow pea greens in fish broth. Cant really go wrong with anything on the menu though. They can try to skimp out on the soup (order and medium and they give u a small) so watch for that! But otherwise pleasant and knowledgeable service.

    Kris C.

    The servers are on point. The food that comes round has great selection. I would suggest to come around 11am, that's when they start serving a lot of entrees versus dim-sum. I wish their Chilli oil was a little more spicy. It is a little on the pricier side then most dim sum, but I think the selection makes of for it, cause there so many to choose. Always happy leaving here!

    Pork ribs are the best Wrapped Sticky Rice - many ingredients
    Joyce T.

    Dim sum served by the cart, this is great. We had siu mai (very flavorful), shrimp dumplings (the skin was too thick and the shrimp were lack of flavor). Crispy pork belly was great with the crispy skin and layers fat and meat. Steamed pork ribs were the best thing ever, flavorful and less bones, meat was tender and juicy I also had the coconut chicken soup, it's great. Mango pudding was just average

    Dharma M.

    This restaurant serves dim sum and also Hongkong style dishes. I have been here couple times for dimsum and dinner. This restaurant used to be popular couple years a go. I remember we have to wait for table. This is one of dimsum place in bay area which still use cart and you can get the dimsum directly from the moving cart. Many bay area dimsum restaurant have stopped doing it for many years. The food is ok. The dimsum is good. Price wise I think is comparable with other dimsum place.

    Oheono B.

    Dishonest pricing and terrible service! Watch your receipt. This was a ridiculous experience from start to finish. I'd give it zero stars if I could. The food was mediocre at best, and the service was nonexistent. The most frustrating part was the bill. They gave me the bill which comes out to $100.12 and I gave them my card. I then received the receipt and discovered they include a tip charge when they charged my card before I could even give them a tip. Let me tip you on my own terms....

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    Do they have dim sum all day?

    Hi Helen, dim sum is served during lunch time

    As of this writing (12/30/24) do they serve dim sum on carts? If so, is it for lunch or dinner or both? Thx

    Thanks for your question. We serve dimsum everyday during lunch time.

    Does the restaurant have dim sum during the weekdays for lunch dine-in?

    Yes, they do.

    Does it open on Thanksgiving, 11/23?

    Yes, we open everyday. For Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year, we open at 10am for lunch to 2:20pm, and re-open at 5pm for dinner until 9pm. Thanks and happy holidays!

    Do they still have durian rolls?

    Sorry, currently there is no durian rolls. Instead we offer durian puff everyday. Thanks

    Do you still offer the salted egg yolk fried lobster/ crabs?

    Yes😋

    Do you take reservations? On Yelp it says no reservations, but I read a recent review that said the restaurant does take it. Which is correct?

    Thanks Rhona for the question. There is no online reservation but you can call us at 408-734-2828 to make reservations. 😊

    Your name may suggest as so, but I just want to make sure – do you speak, or welcome ordering in Vietnamese?

    Hi Toni, thanks for your question. Our menu is more focused on HongKong style Chinese food. We do have staff speak Vietnamese if needed. Thanks!

    Do you have private dining area for party of 30? If so, how can I reserve? Thanks.

    We have a VIP room which can host up to 40 people. You can call our restaurant at 4087342828 and talk to the manager if need reservation. Thanks!

    Do they offer dim sum rolling carts during weekdays?

    Yes, there are dim sum carts now😀

    Is dining in available now (July 2021)?

    DINE IN has been available since June

    What is the best way to order when you are picking your food up,to help insure it's right? I have read several people said the restaurant either got their orders wrong or left dishes out.Whats best,phone,internet etc?

    Thanks for your comments and questions. You can order through our website at www.saigonharbors.com directly. You can check the items when pick up to make sure everything is correct. Thanks.

    Do they walk around with the carts of food still?

    Thanks for the inquiry. Due to the COVID-19 and safety reason, currently the food will mostly be prepared per order and there is no food carts walk around. Thanks.

    Do they have indoor dining yet?

    Yes, indoor dining is open. See u around! :)

    Can we eat inside?

    Hi Ai, thanks for the inquiry. Yes, we open for dine in already per government guidelines. We close on Tuesdays. See you around. Thanks!

    Is there delivery via DoorDash or Grubhub?

    Thanks for the inquiry. Yes, you can have food delivered by ordering through DoorDash, Grubhub, Chowbus. We are also open for dine-in now.

    Is there sit down dine in 1/5/2021?

    Hi Jesus, thanks for the message. Up to now we have not received the dine-in notice from local health department yet, so there will be no dine-in on 1/5/2021. We will have a post when we are ready for dine-in later. Thanks!

    Does this place have outdoor seating?

    No, they do not.

    Are they open for takeout during this shelter in place?

    Yes, they are open for takeout as of May 7. Hurrah!

    Can we make reservation for lunch dim sum?

    Telephone reservations are taken for large groups.

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