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    Saigon88 Express

    4.7 (257 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Ashlyn P.

    Wow, what a wonderful experience! The gentleman working behind the register greeted me immediately, and he was incredibly friendly and professional! It was very clean and tidy inside. The door was left open for fresh air to blow in, which I really loved to see! They have indoor seating and two outdoor tables. I decided to sit outside to enjoy the breeze and the gentleman kindly brought the food outdoors to me, which I greatly appreciated! The eel roll was incredible and easily the best I've ever had! The sushi ginger was delicious as well and seemed extremely fresh--no brown or discolored spots. The cucumber roll was also very yummy. Gosh I cannot wait to go back again, and to share this place with my loved ones! Excellent customer service and excellent food... what more could you ask for?! Thank you Saigon88 Express for providing such an amazing atmosphere as well amazing food! This is certainly a special place and I could see that from only visiting once. I'm very glad I stopped by!

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    Trish T.

    Decided to try this modest place before a Monday night concert at the Roxian. It was a little under 15 mins away and we hadn't had Vietnamese in quite some time. You order at the counter and then take a seat with a number. We were the only ones there, but several others came in a bit after us. There was plenty of seating. It's super casual. We started with really tasty summer rolls. They were wrapped perfectly, and I love when you can taste the fresh herbs in a summer roll when you first bite into it. The shrimp option was quite good. The peanut sauce was ok. It did not seem homemade. We both ordered the vermicelli bowl. I ordered shrimp; my husband the pork. Mine was far better. I thought the pork was overcooked. We're spoiled though. A place back in DC pounds out the pork really thin and has the most amazing sauce on it. This place has small bits that are quite cooked. The shrimp was perfectly cooked, though, and had some kind of sauce on it. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the fish sauce mixture - quite flavorful. Overall, the meal was good and quite healthy. We were pleased and would consider returning if we have another concert over that way. It really is a good desert around the Roxian!

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    Sierra D.

    This place was incredible! I was craving a bahn mi, so I convinced some coworkers to come here on our lunch break. The man who took our orders at the counter was so kind and happy help us. Some of my coworkers weren't so familiar with Vietnamese food, and he helped them pick. I got the traditional bahn mi, and it was seriously the best one I've ever had. The bread was so fresh and it had this delicious sauce on it that brought it all together. The Thai tea was also one of the best I've ever had. It was so sweet and creamy, I had a hard time not sucking it all down in one sip. I almost forgot to take pictures of everything because I was so excited to eat it. This is a great spot for a quick lunch or to grab some take out because it is pretty small inside. The staff is so nice and the food is amazing! I highly highly highly recommend!

    Vermicelli with pork
    Michael B.

    Saigon88 Express is right off of Interstate 79 down Steubenville Pike in a small strip mall. Plenty of parking which was nice. The food itself was just OK - the vegetables were all fresh, the flavor of the marinated pork was nice, and the portion size was plentiful. On the minus side, the noodles weren't cooked the best; in one part they were a large twisted clump. The jalapeño and red onion were chopped but not separated, leading me to pick them apart. Also they left two of the fatty end pieces of the pork in the bowl, which no one wants to eat. Service was ok. You pay before eating here. The gentleman who brought the food did offer choice between chopsticks or utensils, was very friendly and appreciative. After that though, no further check-ins from the staff, even to refill the water, which was empty about half way through the meal (FYI tipped 18% when I ordered). I could eat here again but not in a rush to do so.

    Raquel Lynn H.

    I love Saigon 88 express. They have amazing pho but my most recent trying of their poke bowls are excellent

    BANHMI-Sandwich, Original & Milk Tea
    Sami N.

    MY FAVORITE BOBA SPOT IN PITTSBURGH AREA!! There's also super delicious food, but I usually find myself here at least once every week or so for the boba and the cutest owners!! This spot is small, and it's always busy! But not too busy that you find yourself waiting forever. The workers are always hopping around very quickly doing everything to take care of everyone whether ordering they are ordering takeout, picking up online orders, or dining in! And pro tip: ALWAYS remember to get your boba card

    Kelly B.

    I love ramen and unfortunately this place doesn't really do it for me. The noodles are spaghetti noodles and they were so mushy. The pork was fatty and doesn't melt in your mouth like regular chashu should. The seeds in the jalapeño they gave me was rotted. I'm sure this would be great for someone that has never tried really good ramen before. The restaurant is in a strip plaza thing and has a lot of parking. There is nothing spectacular that is worth noting about the ambiance. Even though the restaurant is very small, we had to wait a while to get our food. We weren't offered refills or checked on after we got our food.

    2024 menu of appetizers, soups, maki rolls, poke, etc.
    Tiffany Y.

    Saigon88 Express serves authentic Vietnamese and other Asian foods. The menu lists foods such as edamame, bulgogi fries, salads, banh-mi sandwiches, pho and ramen soups, red curry, maki rolls, poke bowls, boba teas, etcetera. Please see my attached photos for the menu in August 2024. My husband and I ate one lunch here. Three employees very promptly and very kindly served us, and they checked in with us throughout our meal. Here are my ratings for our foods and beverages: Traditional Dac Biet Banh Mi - 4 stars - This sandwich was a large size. It contained pork, which is not my favorite meat, but it did taste good. It also contained fresh vegetables, some of which were pickled, and some spices. Pho beef - 5 stars - My husband ate this soup, and he described it as "very good." It was a huge size, and it contained beef broth, rice noodles, bean sprouts, basil, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos. Crispy dumplings - 5 stars - My husband ate this appetizer. Eight dumplings had a crispy exterior and a flavorful filling of pork and vegetables. On the side was duck sauce. Spicy Alaskan roll - 4.5 stars - This sushi roll contained shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, and cucumber and was topped with baked salmon. I do not think that this sushi roll tasted spicy, but it was very good. Honey-dew fruit tea with popping boba - 4.5 stars - This fruit tea had a refreshing flavor. Passionfruit tea with popping boba - 5 stars - My husband enjoyed this fruit tea. I would love to return to try additional menu items such as the bulgogi fries, ramen, red curry, and milk teas.

    Joseph L.

    The best delicious Pho & Summer Rolls. Wish I lived here! Very friendly staff. Great prices.

    Jennifer B.

    Super fresh and delicious! Fast and friendly service and everything we tried was delicious! Will be back for the Pho noodle soup with DACBIET (beef, brisket,&beefball)!

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    Rachel S.

    We've driven by so many times and finally planned our visit! A small, nondescript place with out of this world food!! Very limited seating. We got there right at 5:30 on a Friday, and by the time we got our food 10 min later, all the tables were full and the line was almost out the door. Plan to go early or get takeout! Friendly, kind service. I loved that there was sriracha, hoisin, and soy on the tables. We ordered 2 sushi rolls - the Angry Shrimp and a California roll! They are good! I got the chicken pho and my fiancé got the shrimp bang mi. He raved about the bread and just how fresh all the components were. The Pho was amazing and a huge portion. Can't wait to go back and try more things and get some boba!

    Chicken PHO NOODLES SOUP, Fried Pork Dumpling
    Oliver S.

    Highly recommend this place during the winter! The staff is friendly and very welcoming. Today was my first experience, and i was greeted with enthusiasm and a smile. The food is amazing. I tried the chicken pho, it did not disappoint. The broth was light, yet flavorful. Definitely satisfactory and fulfilling. I even received a fruit tea on the house as a generous treat. The ambiance was cozy and embracing, decorated with many plants and a warm lighting. Im surprised not many people know about this place.

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    2 years ago

    Great food!! Awesome service, always prepared quickly and ready for pick up!! Definitely one of the best eateries in town.

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    Must be good! it was so crowded we didn't get in! Next time I hope we get in. The smells were delicious

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    Delicious food. Courteous staff. Don't miss out on their Pho!!! I honestly haven't tried much else because the Pho is so good.

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    It is an authentic Vietnamese place. The pho is the best I've had in Pitts. Will come back for the Bah Mi !

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    Amazing, fresh Vietnamese food. My favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. Consistent and addicting! Staff makes you feel like family.

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    Delicious, fresh food with generous portions. A meticulously clean restroom and fast, friendly service.

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    Everything is good. Went there because of convenience. The menu doesn't have a big variety; however, the pho noodle soup was very good,

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