I wanted to share this awesome place with my two favorite guys - very glad I did We were seated righty away, at a nice corner table. Our evening started with the Buddha appetizer, followed by #12 NY Steak, Chicken & Shrimp Pot & Clams. The clams were ok - would've been great with bigger clams! BF enjoyed #12 and my son loved his Pot. Service was great in spite of signage warning of staffing challenges. read more

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Had lunch with some friends here. TIP - look for the rooftop sign while you are still on the main road (Kaahumanu) because you can't see it from the front if the restaurant. You have to go on some tiny streets that you wouldn't guess there was a restaurant at the end. Service: Hit or miss. Friendly, owner (or Manager?) came by just to say hello. One server wanted to take our order quickly and seemed a bit impatient. Soda order was messed up but no big deal since they came by again quickly. Food came out quickly. Food: very good. You need to ask for the food to be prepared mild or it will be very spicy, per my friend who goes here a lot. We had spring rolls, owner/manager came by to be sure we knew to wrap it in the lettuce leaf, add some vermicelli, and sauce. It was very good, nice and crispy and ingredients were tasty. We also had crispy stir fried noodles (#72) with chicken. Tasty, and the noodles had a nice chewy texture. Crowning glory - the clay pot rice dish with shrimp. Crispy rice from bottom of the pot, tasty sauce, veggies, shrimp - really good. We ordered these three dishes for four of us and there was some left overs. I would come back here again the next time I'm in Maui. read more

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We love Vietnamese food and usually will go to Kihei Plaza area but this Vietnamese restaurant was closed after Covid. Then we found this one and drove a long way to try them out. Thank goodness it didn't disappoint us. As soon as we parked the car, there is a men sitting by the back door told us $5 for parking! What? Then he said just kidding! He took us in and sat us down in a half full restaurant. It wasn't too fancy but very clean with tall ceilings, I like it. They have a good selection of foods in a big menu. They also have a full bar there. We ordered a glass of red wine and my favorite ice coffee, Beef pho combo, grill pork chops, fried spring roll and bitter melon with ground pork in black beans sauce. When the dishes came, omg !! All of them were delicious . The spring rolls were so crispy and yummy! The pork chops were so tasty and the dishes were so big. The beef pho noodles soup was amazing with lots different kinds of meat..The bitter melon dish was so special and I don't get to eat them often because they are so seasonal. I will definitely come back more often to try other dishes... highly recommended. Candy W NJ & HI read more

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My wife and I went to the beach at Paia and were hungry. Vietnamese is my favorite cuisine so we eat it often. Today we went to A Saigon Cafe. I had the special pho (all meats and offal) and my wife had a vermicelli noodle salad with grilled beef (no grilled pork option on the menu-surprisingly). My pho was properly proportioned and appeared as it should have been. However, the broth, which is what great pho is all about, was not good. It was cloudy, which was a bad first sign, as great pho broth is always strained, and it didn't have good flavor; no depth of flavor. The dish was also served without fresh jalapeños. I was disappointed. My wife's salad appeared at first glance to be properly proportioned, with all expected ingredients in the bowl. However, when my wife mixed it al up with the fresh basil and bean sprouts, she noticed there was less meat than expected, the noodles were all chopped up, instead of the normal full size, and the dressing sauce was completely devoid of rice vinegar, so it tasted funky. She usually eats 3/4 of her salad and I finish it off, so when she pushed her bowl over to me with a crinkled nose, I knew something was off. The flavor was just strange without the proper sauce. As part of my wife's dish she also got two chopped up deep-fried egg rolls. Again, they didn't serve the dish with the proper sauce, so the flavor was off. Also, the rolls were clearly previously frozen as they were mush inside. A disappointing dining experience. read more

Rare beef and brisket pho my wife got the chicken and seafood both dishes were amazing fabulous smiling friendly customer service we're only visiting but will check this place out again read more

A Saigon Cafe - Rare beef and brisket pho broth, and everything very delicious great service everyone super friendly we loved it - Vietnamese Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

3.5 stars. Food was very good. Hubby got the pho and I got the salmon special. The spices made the salmon taste like salted fish. Texture was perfect. One of the best salmon I've ever tasted. Now the bad, we were seated outside. As soon as the food arrived, a flea landed on the pork spring rolls. All through the meal, we were constantly shooing away flies. Despite our efforts, a fly did land on top of my rice. We both ate as fast as we could. Not an enjoyable dining experience. Will only return for takeout or dining inside, maybe. read more

One of our favorite places to go. We've been ordering take out so I'm not sure how inside dining is right now with covid. Service is always good here and the food is always delicious. You can't go wrong. My favorite go to order has been the grilled beef with spring roll. The beef is so tender and cut thin which I love. And who doesn't love spring rolls!? This dish comes with rice and some veggies. Check this place out for yummy Vietnamese food!! read more

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It's our go-to place with family. Everything is consistently delicious. They treat every customer like family. The owner is always there, making sure you get great food and great service. I try something different on the menu each time I go but have to include the deep fried whole fish and garlic green beans. They also take special care of the seniors who dine with us. Five-star experiences every time. read more

It's the same building and the same bartenders. Some of the staff are different but the main thing is the cook in the way they cook is different and it appears to be more like Cantonese Chinese food then Vietnamese style food. The clay hot pot I had was good and it did come with a it came with good mushrooms and a decent sauce over chicken.. we had a big bitter melon dish, which the only the only protein they offered with it was a pork source which we declined. That dish was definitely better under the former owners.. they still practice some Covid precautions which is a favorable thing and it's a nice looking place with adequate parking. This type of restaurant seems to be being squeezed by food trucks or restaurants to provide less service. I still like it but unfortunately I wouldn't call it special anymore. read more

We went there 2 times when we were in Maui for vacation! The food is so good! Service is super! I will definitely back when we have chance ! Very authentic Vietnamese cuisine! read more

I've been a faithful customer to jennifer's since the day she opened. The last two times I have been, the vegetarian items had meat in them. The sauce that was promised was not in there. Unfortunately since the new ownership, the service has gone way down. I doubt I'll go again. read more

It was my other half & I's first time to this restaurant and it did not disappoint! Seating and service was great. The owner, uncle, is really funny! Making your service special & entertaining. We ordered the spring & summer rolls, and we both got Brisket Pho. The rolls came in a timely manner, the pho to follow shortly after. The pho was perfect, not too much noodles. Perfect amount to satisfy you. We both ordered their Thai Tea, & it has got to be the best I have had on island so far. Highly Recommend! read more

I think it is some of the best Pho Ga ever. Big bowl, flavorful broth and lots of sprouts and basil toppings offered. Staff is hearty friendly and seating is fast. Service was quick and the setting is clean and comfortable read more

A Saigon Cafe - Pho Ga and Spring rolls. - Vietnamese Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

If you're looking for authentic home-style Vietnamese cooking on Maui, this is the place to go!!!! My bf and I came here during our recent trip to Maui and I'm glad we did, because I'm coming here every time I go to Maui now. We came during lunch time so it wasn't busy and we were seated right away. We ordered the fresh summer rolls, hot and sour fish soup w/ catfish, and chicken curry stew. Summer rolls were summer rolls, but I always enjoy a good summer roll for the veggies and the peanut hoisin sauce. The hot and sour fish soup tasted almost like how my mom makes it at home with the fresh pineapple, veggies, and a TON of catfish. My bf really enjoyed his chicken curry stew, and so did I . I want to go back and try their pho because a gentleman who sat at a table across from us had just finished his pho and told the server that it was the best thing he's ever had (and I assume it was probably his first time trying pho), but that definitely made me put a reminder to come back next time we go to Maui, hehe. read more

A Saigon Cafe - Top: Chicken Curry Stew Bottom: Hot and Sour Catfish Soup (canh chua) - Vietnamese Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

A Saigon Cafe was recommended to me by a friend. I popped in one day at lunchtime to order something to bring home to heat up for dinner. I chose the oxtail soup as well as the chicken curry with lemongrass. Both reheated perfectly for my dinner. Chicken lemongrass was pretty spicy but very tasty. The oxtail soup is in a dark broth served with noodles, basil, scallions and was also Yummy. The place was pretty crowded at lunchtime although I could have gotten a seat had I wanted one. And the service was super friendly and welcoming. Just another place I'll be paying another visit to as they have an extensive menu and there are many things on it I would like to try! read more

A Saigon Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

A Saigon Cafe is usually our last stop ( besides Krispy Kreme & Longs) during our recent weekend trip to Maui. This biz was recommended by a wonderful Yelp friend ( Lien V., if she recommends something I know its good, thank you!) Our first visit was back in Feb. of 2020 and we had to get the shrimp pops on sugar cane ( which was recommended) & the chicken pho! The food was so yummy and love the chicken was so tender! During this recent visit (9/2021), I had to make a stop for the shrimp pops! Noticed price has increase from the first visit but understandable due to pandemic. The friendly gentleman ( noticed him during our first visit) checked our vax card and Identification and got our temperature checked upon entering. I noticed the tables had plastic coverings for safety. I got the shrimp pops (21.95) and duck noodle soup this visit. What is shrimp pops, its shrimp on sugar cane and comes with bun hoi ( steamed rice noodle, I've never had bun hoi for the longest time, my mom use to make this but its really hard work to make) It sure brought back childhood memories. I don't think I can find any business back on Oahu that has bun hoi or shrimp pops. The order comes with rice paper and you make your own Vietnamese rolls ( burritos) I love the bean sprout it is super thin. I need this bean sprouts back on Oahu! We had fun making our own rolls, allow extra time and some work. Everything about this dish was super tasty, even the fish sauce! I had to ask for satay sauce which add the nice spice to our meals. The duck noodle soup ($21.95) a little pricey for this dish had a lot of flavor in the soup, the egg noodle was cooked nice and firm with a huge piece of duck, the duck wasn't as tender and was hard to chew. Despite that we enjoyed it. All in all, we enjoyed both our visits here and def. can't wait to be back. I want to try all different items but the shrimp pops is a must! Great tasty Vietnamese comfort food! & just in case you can't find A Saigon Cafe, it is tucked/hidden in back of apartment complex. A Saigon Cafe is my favorite Vietnamese Restaurant, when on Maui! read more

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As soon as we fly in from California, get the rental car, we go to A Saigon Cafe and enjoy our first meal in Maui. We always order 3-4 items; The first item was "Shrimp X B/S #55". This dish is our #1 favorite but not in this case. The Shrimp were very-very tough, you needed a sharp knife to cut it into pieces you can eat. I told the bartender and he remarked...."It was probably overcooked". Make sure you mention to your server not to overcook the Shrimp. The other items were great. This occurred on September 30, 2023 at 1:13 PM; Cashier: Harry. The service was great. Just a warning to you, Steve W. read more

The food here was slipping away into tasteless oblivion but has thankfully returned to flavor town. They're just as busy as ever but at opening time (10am) on a Saturday, I had the place all to myself for lunch. Definitely doing that more often. FOOD: Oxtail Vietnamese Soup - $17.95 I have found my new favorite noodle soup dish here! I'm a ramen fanatic but the highlight of this dish was definitely the generous amount of tender oxtail and deliciously beefy broth as opposed to the minute amount of rice noodles. The broth was served hot, flavored with a kiss of sweetness and spice with the perfect amount of salt and seasonings. A plate of fresh bean sprouts and basil came to the side. Highly recommended. SERVICE: Still good and attentive. OVERALL: One of the few really good restaurants in the central area. read more

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This a a mom and pop restaurant at its finest. A huge menu but everytime I come I try something new and have never been disappointed. It's a first come first serve spot so u need to get there early if u wanna catch a table. I had there steamed fish and it was the best I have had. read more

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We came here on a day that was raining, and there were still a good amount of tables filled! I always think that's a great judge of a restaurant. The pho is delightful (especially since it was a rainy day)! I also got the vermicelli curry chicken which was out of this world! I felt comforted by this food when the weather had taken a turn for the worse that afternoon. read more

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This restaurant was the needle in the haystack for me. I've visited Vietnamese restaurants before and seen pho and spring rolls. These folks take the cooking to a whole new level with a multipage menu that offers noodle dishes, vegetable dishes, pork dishes, fish dishes and goes on and on. I almost didn't get to eat because there were too many things I wanted to try! Fortunately a friend helped to select the dishes and each one was prepared carefully so appealed visually and in flavor. I had fish and it was delicious! The servers are great and don't mind being asked what the particulars are of each dish. It was a wonderful experience and is now on my list of places to visit when I'm on Maui again. read more

A Saigon Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Came here on a weeknight evening shortly before closing and it was PACKED. Menu is really impressively extensive and hits a majority of Vietnamese food you may be craving. Owner is hilarious and great. Ambience is nice. We were all very pleasantly surprised by how tasty out food was. Pho broth was full and hearty and just the right flavor. My one qualm is that the portions are pretty small, from the bean sprouts, herbs and lime to the bowl of pho (mostly broth and very little noodle). read more

We always enjoy going here. Great recommendations from the server and delicious food. Fun.

Never disappointed whenever we visit. There aren't many VIETNAMESE restaurants in Maui. This one is authentic and it certainly shows by the number of people who flock here for a great meal. You know it's authentic when the loud dint of dining noise is filled with the melodic sounds of the Vietnamese language. Beyond the usual pho favorites, try the baked chicken and ala carte dishes. The wraps are also a great treat. Don't forget a cup of Cafe SUS da or iced coffee - made with the usual Vietnamese twist of sweet condensed milk. All in all, I would certainly recommend this restaurant as they stand the test of time for great Vietnamese food. read more

A Saigon Cafe - Always a great place for great VIETNAMESE food! - Vietnamese Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

A vegetarian perspective: They have a separate page worth of veggie items. Personality of the staff is fun and pleasing. Lemongrass tofu was superb. Hot and sour soup was great- just has pineapples in it, so it's a bit sweet. Overall very satisfying after a morning of hiking! read more

If it looks like pho, smells like pho but doesn't taste like pho then what do you have? I'll let you decide on the answer to that question. A Saigon Cafe is highly reviewed and conveniently located. My friend and I came here to have a nice bowl of pho. The price tag for it was comparable to another restaurant I went to for pho previously. A Saigon Cafe actually has bowls and plates as to the other restaurant being takeout containers. Huge plus when having pho. You're also dining inside a restaurant vs outside. They have a restroom as well. Problem is that the bowl of pho here is not what I was expecting. The broth didn't have a deep beef flavor and their meat quality is not the standard of most places I've dined at. Sad to say, the condiments didn't help the bowl taste any better. It's rare that I don't eat what I order but after a few bites I was done. I couldn't eat anymore so 2.5 stars. Service was friendly but I didn't get a refill of water while I was there. Would I come back again? Probably not for pho but I'm glad I had the opportunity to check them out once. Maybe their other dishes taste better? I'll let you guys decide but this restaurant is a one and done for me for pho here. read more

A Saigon Cafe - Special Combination w/Rare Steak on the side - Vietnamese Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

When in Maui visit the Saigon Cafe for Vietnamese/ Chinese fusion. Noodles cooked to perfection. Try the beef salad, full bar available. Friendly atmosphere, great service. read more

We stopped by here looking for authentic Vietnamese food. There was a wide selection of choices and great customer service. The pho was bland. 1/10 for taste. Ice water was 10/10. Water tasted so much better than the pho. read more

Absolutely delicious food. Authentic dishes with a big menu. Abundant Fresh basil and mint. Can't wait to try the next thing !! We like family style and share . Staff is helpful and attentive . You don't want to miss this spot !! Worth the drive from upcountry , anywhere . read more

A Saigon Cafe - Curry stew, fried rice, pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Short, simple & to the point - Not to be missed. Food is fresh, made-to-order and Tastes Great. Not to be missed! read more

My new favorite Vietnamese restaurant on Maui. Friendly staff, plenty of table and good air circulation. The food is very good. I love their seafood Saimin. Delicious! Their spicy soup and vermicelli are also very tasty. All with fresh ingredients and complexity. Just don't order the Pho's, not their best work...There's also a full bar for beers or cocktails! Very popular with locals as it fills up very fast! Plenty of parking. read more

Don't waste your time and or hard earned money here. Ain't worth it. Plain and simple.

They are short-staffed but still managed to help everyone promptly. I appreciate their hard working staff. Ambience is casual. Food was a hit or miss depending on what you order. I liked the papaya salad. The clay pot dish was okay. The pho wasn't great. Noodles, condiments, toppings were good, but the broth itself was bland. read more

Awfull:Bartender/manager very rude, I can't believe the owner still have this person working there, also the young guy he is supposed to be the server very rude, doesn't know the menu awful person. read more

This is a great find. My cousin turned us on to this place. We also had Clay Pot which was amazing. Everything was great service was amazing. When we come back will definitely go back read more

A Saigon Cafe - Shrimp Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

New York steak is excellent didn't look like much from the outside but inside is very nice

#3 on the menu promised Cha Gio wrapped in RICE PAPER and fried. I was crushed when they brought almost burnt egg rolls wrapped in regular Chinese egg roll wrappers. Just wrap in lettuce with vermicelli the menu says. The noodles were fat rice noodles not vermicell. Very, very disappointed. The Pho broth was not very flavorful. No basil or jalapeño on the condiment plate just a handful of bean sprouts and an afterthought sprig of mint leaves. read more

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Great food. Great local spot. Hilariously funny staff. Vietnamese coffee was spectacular. Cute garden with outdoor seating. Definitely on my every time I visit list. read more

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Food is Amazing. I took my daughter here for her first bowl of Pho She fell in love just like I once did. This place is the real deal. A great date place too. A comical & refreshing dining experience. Authentic. read more

Nice place with friendly staffs. Pho is good. Fish sauce is great for BBQ pork white noodles.