My dad brought me here when he came down to Rutgers. And the last thing that he said is basically what I feel about the restaurant, "Yeah... I don't think i'm coming here again" The pho was average, the vermeceli was average, BUT I did enjoy the spring rolls. The spring rolls had shrimp, pork, and egg in it as well, so it wasn't as meatless as the other ones that I have tasted before. My dad wanted to get Viet coffee that wasn't too sweet, but it was too sweet so I'm pretty sure we aren't coming here any more. read more

This place is another that my coworkers and I frequent at least once a month. You will find very little to complain about with respect to the food at this establishment. Our favorites include the super bowl of pho (the #1), the mixed grill over rice noodles (L12), curry chicken on rice, pork chops on fried rice, and the seafood soup. A note about the pho: it is not the best I have had, but I believe it is the best in central NJ. There is, however, at least one exception. One time, we deviated from our favorites and ordered the (non-fried) spring rolls, otherwise known as a summer roll in other establishments. These rolls were unfortunately tasteless and were mostly composed of rice noodles. Nevertheless, do not allow the isolated, industrial location of this Vietnamese restaurant to deter you from eating here. The trip is worth it. read more

Have eaten here twice. Like the soup bowls, beef, pork etc. all are tasty and fresh. Generous portions. The platters with rice and pork are tasty, I like to add some of the red chili paste to spice up. The appetizers are fresh; particularly like the crispy rolls that you wrap with lettuce and cilantro. Got those both times, YUM! A new go to place for us. Happy we tried i read more

Good place to bring home cocaroaches. Seen them the 2x I went there and the food is generic and bland. Pho is like colored water. My bill was $15.01 I tipped the lady "owner" $4 as she asked how much for tip....Then she made me wait 10min to get 99 cents. read more

Haiku: A delicious taste of Vietnamese food. the Pho's excellent! Fresh meat and veggies, That is never overcooked Gives this place a five! read more

Best Viet place I've been to in my life. Order S6A, the porkchops with a bowl of noodles, the owner Christine is featured in the New York Times, the recipes are from her mother, the cooking is done by her husband. And the food is so good I've found myself coming here every single week for 3 whole years. And the price has always stayed constant. For S6A I pay $11 and that is with a $2 tip. I find myself dreaming about this place since I've moved to North Jersey and out of my desperation I've frequented other Viet knockoffs in North Jersey. They pale in comparison. There is no comparison to put it bluntly. Go to Saigon, it is one of the most authentic Viet place you will eat at in NJ read more

Short review: This place is great. I have been driving by this place for years and never thought of coming hear and now I have know idea why I didn't. Long Review: Decor/Atmosphere- What I really like about the atmosphere and decor is that it has a nice authentic feel to it. Like you are walking into a restaurant in Vietnam. Service- The service was very fast and friendly. Food- OMG where do I begin it was so good. My starter was the fried spring rolls. They came out in under 5 minutes and were hot, crispy and fresh and they came with a some kind of sauce. I forgot what it was called but it really helped enhance the flavor of an already delicious spring roll. Then there was my main course which was the extra large Pho. I was surprised just how big the bowl was going to be for such a low price. I was kind of timid because I never had tripe or tendon before but I am really glad I tried it. If you are in the South Plainfield area I recommend trying this place. read more

This place is pretty good (for being in the middle of nowhere, aka my neck of the woods). Its a short 10 minute drive from my house. Most of the food that I've had here about a dozen dishes are ok. If we were on Baxter St. in Chinatown this place would be out of business. But that said, it is a blessing to have them servicing the S. Plainfield NJ area. Nothing that I've tried here including what would be the #1 Big Bowl Pho at any other Vietnamese restaurant overly impressed me. But as a food item for when I get home late from work, its a pretty darn good meal at 8:50pm at night picked up. I guess that's sort of the sacrifice that one has to make in life. Do I want to see deer in my neighbor's yard as I did this morning. Or do I want to see a junkie shooting up intravenous via his ankle, because the veins in his arms have all collapsed. With this in mind I am happy that Saigon is around and that I can grab a meal with all the other Asian goodies like Bubble tea. Just so you don't think that I'm a hater because I'm not just honest. The attached picture is what a normal cha gio crispy spring roll looks like: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1168/1059681044_2981fcd39d_o.jpg The reason for this is a cha gio is supposed to be made with delicate "spring roll" wrap made with rice flour that is translucent once steamed not your normal "egg roll" wrapper that is in the Chinese and Thai versions. To put it bluntly Thai and Chinese people don't know how to make a fried wrapper roll for S*** compared to Vietnamese people and I'm Chinese! This part will make you cringe... this is the inside of a REAL Cha Gio http://newyork.seriouseats.com/images/20090223-chagio.jpg normally its all filling and not much wrapper. The proportions are reversed at Saigon. Notice the light airy almost pork cracklin' looking wrapper? One of my biggest gripes is that the Saigon version looks like a regular Thai spring roll and not like the "real" Vietnamese version in the picture. I'm not going to put my blinders on though and a stupid cap and say this is the best Vietnamese restaurant around - Pho Bang in Brooklyn and Nha Trang in Manhattan so far have that honor. All in all though, if you live around the area, be thankful that Saigon is around and you don't have to eat at some chain restaurant since that's the only thing that seems to be open late night around here. Whatever you do though, don't pander and try to tell people that the emperor is wearing a gilded suit when clearly they are not! ***Note for GPS users, type in 'S Clinton Avenue' for the South Clinton Avenue portion of the address and your GPS will pick it up. read more

This is the place to go for authentic Vietnamese food. I have been there a couple times already and the food taste great. I mainly go for rice dishes, pho (Vietnamese noodles), or vermicelli dishes and they all are prepared very tastefully. One thing I love about this place is the quantity of the summer rolls. Most Vietnamese places give you 2 pieces per order, but this place gives you 3 pieces per order. The staff's were great and helpful. They are quick on their feet when ever you ask them for something. They are all very friendly and all smiles. read more

I ordered the bun bo hue. I liked: noodles were cooked perfect, spicy level was on point (medium). Didn't like: broth was just okay, wasn't as beefy as I was expecting. The dish didn't come with pig's feet/knuckles as it should have (even more traditional version come with pigs blood). Service is good. Place looks old and run down, but generally clean and restrooms are clean and newer looking. read more

I went here to try the pho. It's actually mediocre. Definitely passable, but the noodles were crumbly and the soup not very rich tasting. Portions and prices were fine. The pho & bbq pork chop is a good choice, they do a good job on the BBQ chops. So it seems like the non-pho fare might be your best bet. The mango slush was surprisingly good. It came out kinda chunky with icy pieces (usually i hate that) and sugar crystals, but the milky sweetness and fresh mango really hit the spot. I dunno if it belongs in a "best of" listing, but it's pretty good. read more

Very authentic Vietnamese food, fast service, and HOT restaurant server/owner :-) I will eat here anytime!! read more

This used to be my favorite Vietnamese eatery for Pho, and I always tried to stop by if I am anywhere within 1/2 hour's drive; sometimes ordering extras to go after finishing my meal there. However, my last trip there was somewhat disappointing, as the Pho soup tasted bland and the thin-sliced beef was overly done and sparse. For about $8 bucks for S1-sized Pho, you would think they can afford to put more than 4-5 slices of beef in. I would have given it 2 or 3-stars, but alas I still retain latent fond memories of the place - so I will definitely stop by again soon to see whether my latest experience was a aberrant blip, or the place is actually going downhill. read more

Excellent beef pho without MSG. I am Vietnamese and grew up in Little Saigon, California. read more

The crispy spring rolls are the best I have ever tasted. Amazing when rolled in lettuce and cilantro, and dipped in the sauce they provide. I give 5.5 stars for the rolls. The beef pho is tasty, with very little if no MSG. I frequently order the sea bass, which is my favorite dish here. Very friendly and attentive staff. The place is clean and prices are reasonable. It's no surprise that Saigon has a faithful following. Other Vietnamese restaurants have left me disappointed or with puffy eyes due to my allergies to MSG. And because of that, it's been scary for me to venture out. If you want good food and to avoid MSG then this is a good place for you. This is the best Vietnamese restaurant I tried in NJ so far. read more

Tasty eating at a great price! There are hardly any Vietnamese restaurants in the area so this is great for a quick delicious hot meal that's affordable read more

Saigon - Marinated Pork chop with ham fried rice...Yummy - Vietnamese Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

It's a Friday lunch favorite - so go off peak hours. The ownership has changed from years ago but it's still good. I have converted several people who's only "Asian food" experience being take out Chinese (yuk). And they are all hooked on the delicious choices. Definitely an area stable. read more

Pork chop was quite delish as well as their bubble tea, Pho was fine, Philadelphia restaurants offer the best & this doesn't come close. Fried rice & rolls were OK, nothing special. read more

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Two words: Grilled Porkchops The place is very unassuming, the service is quick and friendly...and the food! IMO, their best dish is Grilled Porkchops on rice. The Pho is good, too. I rarely come to this place lately because it's about 20 miles from where I live, and I tend to order the porkchops when I'm there. Did I mention that the porkchops are the best here? read more

I used to love coming to this place for the typical vietmanese food, the large noodle soups and other dishes were pretty good for what they were. Glad to find something with grilled meats instead of everything being fried. I enjoyed their food very much... I no longer go back b/c I became extremely sick from their food one time, I swear it was the pork b/c it had a foul odor to it.. I stopped eating to play it safe b/c I wasn't sure if the meat was bad or some weird seasonings that changed too... Nope, next day I had food poisoning.... 6 days later of terrible pain.. I was finally better.. As of now I can't even think about eating vietmanese b/c the pain is associated to the taste/smell of their food which I used to love. So you wonder how the hell am I giving them 4 stars.. Well I used to enjoy their food, I can't go back b/c I will not enjoy it. But I hope it was a fluke that I got sick but I have my reservations about the quality of meat and sanitary conditions. All the locals go there, which means its usually good. But whatever it was, I am pissed I can't eat Vietnamese.. . I would say go try this place out, the food and prices are great, but you wont find any future updates from me about this place. Oh btw.. The eggrolls are great, wrapping them in cilantro, lettuce and dipping them in the sauce.. read more

I ordered a beef and noodle dish and a lemon soda. My fiancee ordered pho. The beef in my dish was excellent. The noodles were OK. I wasn't a huge fan of the fact that there was a cucumber in the dish, but that's more a matter of personal preference, since I don't like cucumber. The lemon soda that I ordered was good, but it was a lime soda. (I could tell because of the slice of lime in it. ...and because lime tastes nothing like lemon.) I tried my fiancee's pho, and I wasn't particularly impressed. This is the primary reason that my rating is a three star rating, and not a four star rating. (My dish was probably a four star dish.) The pho was supposed to be what this place is known for, but it was really disappointing. The broth didn't taste like any sort of meat-based broth that I know of. The lemongrass in it overpowered the broth so much that it actually tasted like tea. Saigon Restaurant was solid, and is very cheap. There's a good chance that I'll come back. I'll probably just ask them to hold the cucumbers. read more

Great local Vietnamese restaurant! Probably the best spring rolls in the area. Lots of ingredients and just the right amount of noodles. I also like their peanut sauce. I have never seen the pork chop and noodle soup combo anywhere else. The soup doesn't have any meat but you don't need it next to the flavorful pork chop. read more

They are thieves! I ordered take out from them. I accidentally left an envelope of cash on the counter, with the car insurance money I was giving to my mother. I called them and they said they didn't see anything. I know I left it there when I paid them, it's the only time I opened my wallet. I will never give them my business again, and you shouldn't either!Karma will get them! read more

I am not big fan of Pho, so no comments on that. I love the rice noodles (bun)! This has been my favorite Vietnamese place for those noodles! I also love the spring rolls! I generally order for takeout, and they have been quite efficient at that. Definite must if you like Vietnamese. read more

I placed an order for pickup. I ordered mi dac bite and an order of mi xao don. Since my dish was a yellow soup with noodles and seafood, they packaged every item in separate containers. So I bet if I ate at the restaurant everything would be better. That being said, I didn't love my my meal but would be willing to try again. read more

As for pho, best in the town, with volume and good price, but soup is luke warm which diminishes satisfaction 30%.

Really great authentic (no frills) Vietnamese restaurant. Don't let the look of the shopping center or restaurant itself fool you. I've found some of the best food comes from hole-in-the-wall places! The owners and staff are super friendly, and the food is delicious. You get more than enough food for your money, so make sure you come hungry! read more

Saigon - Mango bubble tea and coconut juice - Vietnamese Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

Try the Pho and curry chicken. Staff is very friendly also. Not too busy and the wait isn't long read more

Saigon - I usually have the Pho. First time getting the curry chicken and it was great - Vietnamese Near Me - South Plainfield, New Jersey

It's is a very good local Vietnamese joint. All of the items on the menu are very authentic as are the owners. The male is in the kitchen and the female is up front. I am not sure if they are husband and wife, brother and sister or dad and daughter. The lady who has been here forever seems like she is younger and to be honest very attractive. Back to the food, I have had possibly all their Pho which at times are amazing but other times the broth, where all the flavor is, falls short. Pho 99 was always on point and I beg Phi (Pho 99 Son) to reopen every time I see him which is not much. The food is good and authentic but needs some more time to marinade and a heavier hand with the seasoning. If your hands are tied as far as Vietnamese food goes, Saigon will not disappoint you cause really it is good, but it will not blow you out the water. All they need to do is just adjust some flavors and maybe add more love and it will take it to the next level. So Please Saigon if you are listening just taste your food, adjust some flavors and give your food a more powerful flavorful punk read more

I've ordered takeout pho and some appetizers from here a few times now and each time I've been happy with my order. The beef broth is delicious and I think their portion size is similar to other Vietnamese restaurants I've been to. They have a nice menu of specialty drinks like bubble tea, smoothies, and also some really unique drinks like pickled plum soda. The restaurant itself is simple but is decorated nicely and is kept clean and neat. The staff has been very nice, too! read more

It's probably my favorite restaurant, love the egg rolls, vermicelli noodles (L11.) and sliced pork with rice (L9b.). The food there is delicious. If you're ever in South Plainfield, I highly recommend this place, especially if it's your first time trying Vietnamese food. read more

As this place has been well received by Yelp'ers, I decided to give this place a try. First, let's get a few things out of the way. As someone who loves Vietnamese food, I've come to the following conclusions if you go to any Vietnamese restaurant: 1. Don't expect great service. Quick, efficient yet gruff service is the norm. 2. Don't expect cleanliness. Bring along a wetnap to wipe down your chopsticks and silverware. 3. Any Vietnamese restaurant should be judged by how good their pho is. I don't judge a Vietnamese restaurant for the service or cleanliness or lack thereof because it's expected and is the norm. With that said, the pho was disappointing. Nowhere even close to what you would expect in the San Jose, CA and Dallas, TX areas. It was actually below the standards of even Jersey City offerings, especially Nha Trang. The pho broth lacked beef intensity from either too short of cooking time or using too much water to beef bone ratio. Second, because they had not soaked the bones to draw blood out, the broth is much darker than it should be. Third, it's my belief they intentionally use extra star anise and cloves to mask the lack of depth in flavor of the broth. Fourth, the beef slices used are too thick and too chewy. The pho wasn't terrible by any means and overall I'd rate it average. Far below my expectations from the reviews I've read. Where I would rate Nha Trang in Jersey City 3 stars, Saigon Restaurant get's 2 to 2.5 stars from me. read more

Great pho...not the best lookking place....but service was good...people were nice....pretty packed at lunch time...we talked for a while after we paid and they weren't forcing us out.... read more

Delicious food very cheap! The owner waits the tables and is very friendly. The "L6" with pork is excellent. The hot and spicy beef is also very good. My daughters gets the yellow noodles with vegetables and loves it. She also loves the bubble tea. read more

As a first time consumer, my family an I, became uncomfortably overwhelmed with the COCKROACH crawling beside our wall, and entertained by the meer fact that when pointing out the roaches in the place, the waitress was completely nonchalant about the experience. Almost as if to say "well, thanks, what's new." Needless to say my first though was RUN, the I was plagued with the though of these parasite carrying anthropds scurrying through counter tops, leaving behind excreatement and diseases which now would be become part of my delectable meal. So, with a few more insects in view, we decide to walk out, leaving behind the experience of not quite trying PHO ROACH. I leave that to all you brave souls that eat at Saigon's. Take my advice all you new explorers, don't do it! Thanks, Karen read more

There are few times in life when you eat a dish and think, "I've died and gone to heaven!" You won't find that here. But you WILL find excellent value for you money! This place has authentic Vietnamese food for cheap. It's hole in the wall feel is confirmed once you step into this cozy restaurant. The host is friendly and will give you tips on what you should order. The place doesn't look the cleanest and you won't mistake it for a five star restaurant but as someone who's spent time in South East Asia, the place screams Vietnam. You won't find a more authentic restaurant in South Plainfield. It's cheap, good, SE Asian food. We go there at least once a month and it's always awesome! Give it a try! read more

OMG....I swear...I have been all around New Jersey trying to find a decent Pho place....I was not prepared for this....I had the Egg rolls here...AUTHENTIC and Delicious Vietnamese Egg Rolls...The Spring Rolls were off the Chain and I had this Meatball wrap thing that was too good for words...Other than that...the PHO is made from scratch..i could literally taste the natural seasoning and spices without the aftertaste.....clean and crisp...soup was awesome...i have found my Favorite and only Pho place....All I gotta say is..AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE COOKIN...and LOVIN IT!!! read more

I lost my pho place 3+ years ago and have been looking for one ever since. Through trial and error i found this place in south plainfield... blown away, great food and woderful people. Dont take my word come here and try. Im a hater and dont like giving any stars. Here i give 5. Great everything. read more

Fresh and healthy Vietnamese food my ass. Was eating, and the beef smelled slightly off, but I figured that was just because of the broth. Next morning I was throwing up nonstop to the point I had to be rushed to the hospital and given 4 bags of IV fluid since I was so dehydrated. Friend that went with me also had really bad stomach problems. I wouldn't come back if you paid me. read more

Good food. Authentic. Your typical vietnamese restaurant here. The servers don't speak english that well but that's how you know it's a good place. Food comes out quick and priced nice. read more