I got the Vietnamese coffee and the huge bowl of pho. The coffee was strong, rich, and slightly sweet with condensed milk--perfect little treat. The pho was the classic beef bowl with a flavorful broth, rice noodles, thin slices of beef. It also comes with bean sprouts, herbs, lime, and jalapeños on the side so you can make it your own. The perfect size to share with the kids and still take some home The service was fast and the ambiance was open and light, went with a friend, her daughter and my son and he loved it too! Everything tasted fresh and so satisfying. Definitely a new go-to spot. read more

Bida Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

A solid vegan and gluten free Pho experience. The broth was not the best I've ever tasted, but Knox is lacking in vegan pho choices, and our previous haunt changed their recipe, so I'll take it! Our server was very matter of fact and succinct, no new BFFs made here. I appreciated that the tofu spring rolls came out warm, usually that's not the case and added a nice flair to that appetizer. There were signs all over the place telling people to not let people let their kids run around because they are serving hot soup. One mother must not have seen the six or more signs, but she would have probably said her daughter was just jogging anyway, Will be back. read more

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The pho is pho-nomenal! The Bánh Xèo was authentic (althugh I would have preferred whole lettuce leaves instead of shredduce) and the springrolls were also good. read more

Pho was very good. My family is from vn and when I go back I have pho just about every day. The place reminded me of hcmc back alley places that are authentic. Great job read more

I had high hopes for this place but was quite a disappointment. The Pho was sweet?? The grilled pork didn't look like it got a kiss from fire at all and was so bland. We had better Cha Gio at other places, too! read more

While the ingredients were very fresh, the prices were good, and the space was nice and open, there simply wasn't much flavor to the food compared to other Vietnamese places. I would like to give them a higher score, especially as the service was prompt as well, but, ultimately, it all comes down to the food. WARNING: $3 for bottled soft drinks read more

Pretty good PHO. Not as flavorful as other offerings elsewhere ( not in Knoxville, sadly). Would like to see a wider variety of veggie add-ons. Service was prompt, and the server was personable. Ambiance: fluorescent! Veronica H read more

Pretty good place to scratch your Vietnamese food itch. For me it's pho, and Knoxville does not have a lot of good options for food outside of American fare. I'm originally from Vegas, and there's a very large food scene, you can find anything you want within a 10-15 drive. Do I think this place is going to be your all time favorite pho spot....no However it is a solid place to pick some good fairly authentic Vietnamese food. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Knoxville that I can go to alone or with a friend. I typically order a bowl of 11B pho and shrimp spring-rolls with peanut sauce. Quick and friendly service. read more

I asked for extra meat and this is how much they gave me total.. what?? Is this not the standard amount? This is like 3 bites of meat. Very disappointed read more

Bida Saigon - My to go order - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I've tried a lot of pho places in Knoxville.. this one is my favorite! I'd eat Bida Saigons pho for the rest of my life. The service is also good, servers are sweet and I never had a problem with food or service here before. I like that they have all the condiments on the table as well as chop sticks and napkins. This place is definitely a 10/10. read more

Ilove this place. I wish there was more varieties of meats and vegetables. But l'm a vegetable gal. The prices are great. read more

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I judge pho very critically for depth of flavor. This pho was flat and did not have any depth at all. Also, no basil, no fresh chili, no chopsticks, no hoisin, no hot sauce in my to-go order. All of those are pho staples. Felt like an American food restaurant's attempt at pho, not authentic at all. read more

Coming back for an update 3 years after my last review! 3.75/5 overall for today. The food, venue and cleanliness inside are all the positives here. We had an awkward / somewhat rude experience with the initial waiter that came up...where they made a surprising comment to my spouse (we almost left). We're pretty laid back folks and was just shocked before we knew how to react. Anyway, an apology came back on the next trip and the rest of the experience was what we were used to. Still a fan of the shrimp rolls and Pho Tom, definitely the reason I keep coming back. I'll probably be back with work friends sometime, but was just surprised. Hopefully just a one-off bad day on the service. Food was great! read more

Our order: pho dac biet, bun bo hue, banh xeo The 37F morning chill hit us wimpy Californians like a truck so we searched high and low for pho for brunch. The banh xeo (Vietnamese egg crepe for first timers) is a MUST. First, it is humongous AF. Second, everything from chicken to prawn to egg+flour blanket was made-to-order fragrant. Third, the combination of grilled meat, fresh lettuce+bean sprouts and fish sauce is just chef's kiss. My bf's pho was heartwarming and filled with all the must haves. My bun bo hue... well I can't say it was bun bo hue. First, it was NOT spicy or umami. Second, the consistency and colour of broth was off. Third, shape and texture of noodles was too thin and too al dente. It was like a bowl of their regular pho with a splash of chili oil. I added another spoonful to give it more heat. Minimal service as expected, which I didn't mind. Not familiar with the Asian food scene in Knoxville so this rating may be skewed high. But the banh xeo is yummy and deserving of 4 stars on its own. read more

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Pho was excellent Best soup Vida Saigon Ban-mi sub sandwich is real tasty Service was excellent and even did takeout read more

This pho spot is THE spot we go to every time I want pho. You cannot go wrong with their spring rolls either. It's a simple place but man do they know their food! The service is very fast too and we never wait more than 10-15min for our food ! read more

Casual atmosphere, friendly service, hot, fresh food. Convenient to Downtown West cinema.

Told a friend/Knox guru that I had never tried pho (*gasp*) and she quickly said that we must try Bida. Once I arrived, I promptly and awkwardly tried to open every door except for the actual entry door off of Ray Mears, not Downtown W. Blvd. They have expanded into the space next door and the inside is pretty spacious. It is outdated but clean, with a few large fish tanks to entertain the kiddos. The tables each have a large container with all of the sauces, napkins, chopsticks, and spoons that you may need. My buddy and I split the number 34, a Banh Mi Bi (shredded pork) sandwich. Meh. Not much flavor in any component of this. The flaky , thick bun overpowered any taste between the buns, even after adding hoisin and chili sauces. Pass. ​ For my first pho adventures, I ordered the number 8-Pho Tai Nam Bo Vien (Rare Beef, Brisket, Meatballs) with no onions. The broth was the star. Deep flavors, crafted with time and care. The rice noodles were abundant and well-cooked. The side produce like basil, lime, bean sprouts, and jalapeños fresh and ready to rock. The beef and brisket were fabulous, but the meatball a bit chewy and processed for my personal taste. I would order the shrimp or the beef and brisket version next time. Considering the fact that the soup bowl is large enough to act as a hat for Jabba the Hutt, the price is pretty dang cheap. I only ate half of my pho and brought the rest home to my husband. The broth was arguably even more flavorful as leftovers. We will definitely be back for the pho. read more

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As a Vietnamese person- I wouldn't really recommend this place. I will say the food was ready very quickly and was generally a good deal for the amount of food that we got. The quality and flavor didn't match up to that though. The pho was pretty bland, banh mi had literally 6 tiny strips of meat, the bun barely had any meat and the egg rolls were somehow a bit sour tasting. I'm sure it'll fill the craving in a pinch but I'll definitely be on the lookout for other Vietnamese places with a bit more flavor and better portions of protein. read more

Bida Saigon - The skimpiest banh mi I've ever seen. - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

The food is excellent and the staff makes you feel good about doing business with them.

Food and service superior. Authentic cuisine with fresh ingredients. The bread for sandwiches is great.

If you're looking for a great place for authentic pho, this is your place. So many different options. Very quick and easy if you want to take out, Service is great and very fast. read more

First time visit here. The staff was very helpful in the determining what we might like. We tried a couple dishes and shared them. Impressed with the flavor or the food and portions. The food was prompt. We will certainly be back. read more

I' ve been here many times. Quick serving time and sastisfied customer services. As a Vietnamese, some foods are not really authentic, but that would fit better for the majority. I still love it. Recommend the number 19 and Banh Xeo, they are really good. read more

Table settings are dirty. This is the only Pho I've had and I really liked it. Usually pair it with the spring rolls. Haven't been in probably a year and went back a week before Christmas. The table condiments were really dirty. Covered in grit in fact. This wasn't reassuring since the spoons and small bowls sit in the same area. I stayed, but wondered what the back kitchen looks like... Food was good. read more

I haven't found pho nearly as good as Bida Saigon's anywhere. Every time I go I get the rare beef pho and it never disappoints. Dine-in portions are quite large and service is fast. Take out is also a great option and they include lots of toppings and sauces to add. read more

I ended with 4 stars because the service and staff are great. But the pho was okay. Maybe I am just more used to Northern Vietnam pho which to me has more intense flavor of anise, cinnamon, beef to name a few. The broth here was more subtle. The lighter in color broth. I didn't add more hoison or fish sauce. Just a lot of chili sauce and sriracha. The vegetables were a little sad. The basil was wilty. The large bowl is really large. And can be shared...if you are in to that sort of thing. I took mine down and maybe had some of my daughter's. The shrimp and pork spring rolls were good. We were given extra sauce without needing to request for it. Restaurant was nice and clean. And near a Target store in case you need to do a Target run. read more

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This is not an authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Pho doesn't taste pho at all. The restaurant runs by Chinese, not Vietnamese. Service was bad. The server was grumpy all the time. read more

Bida Saigon - a restaurant with a fish tank - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

The food came quick! My only complaints is the pork chop was boneless and looked pink? I was expecting a grilled pork chop with the bone in. I'll post pics for you to see. Everything was tasty but I won't order the same thing again. I also had a Vietnamese coffee. It tasted like the powder mix from the Asian market. It's not freshly brewed on top on condensed milk like it's supposed to be. read more

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I stopped in for lunch and this place is extremely efficient with getting you served, fed and out with in your time frame. Most customers ordered the Pho and it looked delicious. I started with the spring rolls, which I enjoyed, and the dipping sauce was very flavorful. I then had the Bahn Mi Bi. The baguette was fresh and crispy and soft. The veggies were fresh and colorful. I'll have to admit it wasn't my favorite. It was just ok and I wouldn't order it again because there wasn't enough pork. The kitchen was very clean and the staff was working very hard to please all the clients. I will definitely go back to try some other dishes, especially the soup this winter! read more

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This restaurant was average and a decently safe option. I got the porkchop which had a lemon grass type seasoning/taste. I thought it was pretty good and the portion was a good size. My husband got the Pho, he thought it was pretty good although he says he's had much better. He said is overall rating was also a 3.5(ish). My husband got Jasmine tea. When we were starting our meal, I ordered one but it never came out. We ended up leaving assuming the server forgot. Overall, okay experience. read more

Hands down best pho in town! I come from CA where we had pho on every street corner. This is the best in terms of meat quality, sauces, sides and broth. read more

Minimal Service (this is a good thing for people who like to be left alone while dining out), the wait staff brings out water, takes order, brings it out & then the check! It's great, no pestering. Exactly my preferred dining experience. The environment is clean and the atmosphere is authentic! The food is great, the portions are great and I always leave full & satisfied. I always bring out of town company here!! Best pho in town! read more

Bida Saigon - Tofu with Beef Broth! - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Bountiful, savory, tasty, fresh. Super broth! Authentic Vietnamese cuisine and flavors.

The people saying this is good Pho must not have tried anything else. Tried shredded pork spring roll, way too much noodle inside, pork was dry and tatsee slightly burned. When I ordered for my wife I said she would have Bu Bo Hue, the waitress asked me 3 times what? When it came out it was obviously not something they were expirenced at making, they used the wrong type of noodle and I believe they just tried to add some sort of hot sauce to their regular pho broth. If you don't have something, just say so. I will try to post real BBH and theirs side by side. I had the rare beef & brisket pho... If I was reviewing that alone they'd get 3 stars. read more

Bida Saigon - Real BBH - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Always pleasing, from the server to the food to the ambiance!!!! Always DELICIOUS! Highly recommend, love to come here when I come to Knoxville read more

Bida Saigon - Pho #16 meatballs, meatloaf rare beef in a lemongrass broth! Amazing and spring rolls as an appetizer - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Delicious beef noodle lemongrass soup with the choice cuts of meat, cilantro, onions, and rice noodles. All soups are served with a plate of beansprouts, basil, culantro, lime wedges, and jalapeños. I had Bun Bo Hue recommended and wasn't disappointed. I will be back. Thanks Lea for the recommendation! read more

It's always a satisfying feel to walk-in here and know you'll walk out with a full tummy of yummy pho! Go-to place for my hubby and I--so glad it's just a 30 min drive, but we'll do it either way. Best pho in town! read more

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Me and my friend went in for sone authentic Vietnamese food and we were not disappointed! The pho had a bunch of noodles and the pork was tender and easy to eat. The Banh Mi had fresh bread and fresh vegetables and the tofu tasted absolutely delicious. The Thai tea and Vietnamese coffee we had were well sweetened and yummy. The server was amazing and service was quick. Thank you so much! read more

Bida Saigon - Pork Pho and Tofu Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee