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    Hai Nam Saigon

    3.8 (135 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    HAI NAM SAIGON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Banh cuon
    Regis K.

    You know how nowadays we're all influenced by Instagram on where to eat? Hai Nam Saigon is definitely one of those IG-famous spots, so we were curious and decided to try it out. We ordered the bánh cuốn and bánh xèo, two Vietnamese classics. The bánh xèo was actually pretty good: nice crispy skin and a generous portion. But the bánh cuốn didn't live up to the Instagram hype at all. The skin was thick, not the delicate silky kind you expect, and the filling (for both dishes) was mostly veggies. The environment also wasn't the best for enjoying a meal. Overall, not really impressed and we won't be returning.

    Menu 12/08/2025
    Ritney N.

    Very small hole in the wall place. Very few tables for seating as well. I would either order the number 5 or number 6 depending how I feel. I will always ask for extra cucumbers and cha lua, that's just me tho. Very simple meal and tastes clean. Big portions btw. If you want simple eating but very comfortable and easy. This the place :)

    Melanie T.

    The banh cuon with the shrimp cracker cake is so delicious. You get a lot of food for a single order for to-go. Everything tastes delicious. The shrimp is crispy but full of flavor. The banh cuon had a lot of flavor and it's not sticky. It's possibly one of the better places I've had so far. They give you enough fish sauce. Honestly, you could probably order one and share between two people. For to-go orders, feel free to call ahead of time to order so you can just pick it up. It's ready pretty quick.

    #14
    Miso J.

    I was at the nearby CVS and needed to kill 30 minutes for my prescription to be ready so I stopped by this restaurant to eat lunch. I was greeted immediately by a staff and got seated right away. I looked at the menu and ordered the #14 dry noodles. The noodles here were really flavorful and the food came out pretty fast too. This is a true hole in the wall for authentic Vietnamese food and I believe it's family owned so I recommend trying this place out. Note: it's CASH ONLY Parking: plenty of plaza parking

    To go
    Martina T.

    Tons of free parking in plaza. Located tucked away in the back, next to 168 market. Used to come here as a child when it was a different restaurant and played on the coin operated rides right outside, so it brings back memories to visit this site. Cash only!!! I don't usually carry cash with me so not very convenient. But because of this, their prices are still reasonable and not ridiculously high due to inflation. Food is pretty decent. They specialize in banh uot, banh cuon, banh canh, bun and hu tieu. I like banh cuon nhan thit and bun rieu. The bun Bo hue is ok only.

    7. Banh cuon
    Lele S.

    The place is a great spot for banh cuon, though the portion sizes are small. It's a good idea to order an appetizer or side dish. They only accept cash and are located right next to 168 Market, with ample parking available. The workers are sweet and friendly. Would def come back!

    Banh cuon thit nuong
    Joann V.

    The 5 stars is based entirely on this place being my childhood go-to restaurant. I only ever get the Banh Cuon Thit Nuong and, to me, it is phenomenal. I've been coming to this restaurant since I was 6 yrs old and this restaurant hasn't changed at all. I think they've only changed their chairs once in the last 27 years I've been coming here. I remember their rice flour recipe having changed once as well. But everything else seems to be the same - I'm talking about the tiny TV atop the fridge that belts out Vietnamese tunes, the sticky pink-ish tables, down to the glass jars full of fish sauce. Literally, a time capsule of a restaurant. I'm not going to lie, if I came in here as a first time customer, I'd give this restaurant a 2-star review because it's not exactly the most appealing or comfortable place to be. During the summer, they rarely turn on the AC...as a matter of fact, when I was a kid, I don't even think they had an AC unit! And, their hours have been drastically altered, which started maybe 10 years ago? Their hours just kept decreasing and decreasing and made even less due to the pandemic. With all that said, I still love this place and hope it continues to be that hole-in-the-wall mom-n-pop shop that I love. When I stop by, I always get 2 orders of Banh Cuon Thit Nuong and keep it all to myself! It's delicious and offers the right texture. They've also got their sauce down to a science! Just unchanged and untouched.

    #2
    Mandy W.

    I have recently been craving banh cuon and stumbled across this mom and pop shop. We went with the #2 and #7, which were both exceptionally tasty and generous portion of. The #9 is super delicious and comes with greens (lettuce, mints) to make a wrap. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

    Craving it today. Banh Cuon.
    Juan F.

    I was craving bahn cuon while in the SGV and this place was recommended to me by a friend. I really miss Bahn Cuon Tay Ho that was on Valley, but it closed years ago. The food and presentation was just so nice and plentiful when it came to the fillings in the noodle wrap. Also their soups were so fresh. Hai Nam hit the spot but I just wished there was more... more filling, more to it. I might be back, when the craving hits again. (feel free to forward me recommendations)

    J C.

    *** NOTE *** No dine-in as of yet (5/7/21). You can either order in person or phone in order for pickup. They are closed on Thursday. I have always ordered the special because that's my favorite. Lots of flavors and fills me up and not too heavy on the greasy side. It's like having a big snack...hahaha

    Lisa C.

    Overall - 4 starts. Good food, generous portions, friendly staff, hole in the wall. *cash only Ordering - called in our take out order and arrived rather quickly so had to wait 5ish minutes. Service - 4 stars - no issues here. Guy who took our order was friendly. Covid precautions were taken. Food - 3.5 stars #1 - rice noodle with a bunch of fried stuff - solid 3.5 stars. All the fried toppers were bomb but the rice noodle itself was thicker than I would have liked. I prefer the rice noodle that's super thin and soft. Vietnamese Crepe - 4 stars. This was still SUPER crispy when I got home so bonus points. You get 2 medium size crepes plus a bunch of vegetables with each order. The crepe was super crispy and the filling was perfectly tender. Amazing!

    Clara K.

    I first tried this place thanks to a friend whose roommate is Vietnamese and ordered for us over the phone. I'm not exactly sure what he ordered but my guess is the banh cuon flour sheet roll #1? I love that it features a variety of items, flavors and textures. There's the rice flour sheet roll, shrimp tempura, sliced pork loaf, fried bean cake, veggies (sprouts and cucumbers), and nuoc cham sauce to dip or pour over everything. It's the perfect meal on a plate (or in our case, takeout box)! Just wish it was closer!

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    2 months ago

    The food was delicious--everything was incredibly fresh. I look forward to returning again when I have the chance.

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    9 days ago

    Food taste wonderful! I love the Banh Xeo and highly recommend it if you want authentic Vietnamese food!

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    Yelp says the business is open until 6:30 on Sunday. We drove all the way here and they were closed at 5. Horrible

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    Don't know why the low reviews, everything is good here, friendly service, highly recommend, the food is great.

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    4.3(806 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I have been coming to Nem Nuong Khánh Hòa for years and don't see a lot of people coming here. It…read moreis ran by your Vietnamese aunty and uncle and their food is authentic. Their prices have not changed in years and the portions remain the same versus shrinkflation. Their menu is not that big but it has your essential Vietnamese dishes. Today I ordered the banh beo bi, vermicelli with nem nuong and egg rolls, nem nuong coun and che ba mau. Banh beo bi are rice cakes topped with shredded pork. It comes with chilies and fish sauce for you to pour on top. The rice cakes are served warm and are super smooth and soft. The thai chilies it comes with are spicy so don't use too much. The vermicelli with nem nuong and egg rolls comes with a slab of meat and a whole egg roll. The bottom are the noodles and mix of veggie and herbs. The nem nuong is sweetened charbroiled pork that is grilled. Think of a sweet meat ball. The egg rolls are super crispy and filled with meat. The noodles go well with the fish sauce and there are a lot of veggies inside. The nem nuong coun is a spring roll that's wrapped in rice paper. It has the meat and lettuce wrapped inside and comes with a dipping sauce. I believe the sauce is made with ground shrimp. For $8 for 3 rolls it is a steal compared to other restaurants. If you are craving Brodards in OC this place can satisfy your craving. Their che ba mau which is a 3 bean dessert has a lot of beans inside topped with coconut milk and shaved ice. It is the person drink to finish your meal and it is not too sweet.

    Yelp doesn't disappoint with this authentic Vietnamese spot…read more Don't expect a fine dining experience walking in. However, what you'll find is a clean and efficient mom-and-pop place with plenty of tables for the family. Service is quick, and parking is available in front. Parking might be challenging on busy nights. I ordered the Pho and spring rolls; I found the broth to be rich and freshly flavored. The spring rolls are large and filled with shrimp and pork, meeting expectations. I'll definitely return.

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    Pho N Mor - Welcome!

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    4.1(764 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Established in 2018
    Family-owned & operated

    Oh wow. Today's lunch was a step back into the COVID days. We came here several years ago, when…read morethey set up tables in the parking lot and we ordered at a table that blocked their front door. The food was comforting then and still is. Today we had: *Shrimp Spring rolls (tender and delicious shrimp) *(Vegan) Mushroom and Tofu Spring rolls (So freaking good) *Filet mignon cubes with garlic noodles and salad (holy cow. I could really hurt myself with this dish. I rarely eat meat but couldn't resist when I smelled the dish. That beef was like BUTTUH! Melt in your mouth tender and juicy and seasoned so well it didn't need any extra sauces. *Thai Iced Tea, which comes in a nice tall cup. Priced right and great flavor. Next time I will try the Coconut Thai Tea. Our server had a great sense of humor and was also friendly and helpful with our choices. Will definitely be back!

    First of all, packaging matters with pho and they did it right. The broth came separate from the…read morenoodles and toppings, so nothing was soggy by the time it arrived. Everything was sealed well and still hot. The broth was flavorful and comforting, not oily, and had that slow-simmered depth you want from good pho. The noodles were fresh, and the portion size was generous. They didn't skimp on the meat either, which I appreciate. Delivery was on time, and everything was organized neatly in the bag. It felt like care went into packing it, not just tossing containers together. If you're craving something warm, filling, and reliable, this is a solid delivery option.

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    4.2(703 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. There is parking on the street as well as an underground…read moreparking behind the restaurant. The restaurant is very nice, bright, and clean. The decors were cool. We signed in to the waiting list. Waited outside and before long, we were called in and got our table. The staffs were courteous and friendly. This is a Vietnamese restaurant that also serve Chinese Foods. They have two sets of menus. One for Vietnamese dishes and the other one for Chinese dishes. Both menus offer a variety of selections. They even have Set Dinner Menu that comes with pre-set items. Have to give that a try one day. We ended up ordering the Bún Bò Huế and the Vietnamese Braised Fish. The Braised Fish did not come with steam rice, so we had to order the steam rice. For the drinks, we had the Peach Oolong Iced Tea and the 3-Colored Dessert. The Bún Bò Huế was very good. The Braised Fish was a little salty but still tasted good. The Peach Oolong Iced Tea was refreshing. The 3-Colored Dessert was very yummy. I enjoyed the sweet taste of it. They gave us orange slices for dessert on the house. The orange slices were so sweet and delicious. Will be back to try their other dishes I saw on their menus.

    There are very few Vietnamese restaurants that I've come across growing up in the SGV that offer…read morethe fermented fish vermicelli soup (aka bun mam) but Golden Delight does! This soup is so pungent that the only time I get to savor it is at home and the stink doesn't leave your home for a few days. So, it is to my delight that they offer it here during the weekdays. It is a nicely stacked bowl that has everything but the kitchen sink in it - roast pork belly, catfish, squid, eggplant, and stuffed jalapeno with fried fish cake. Very filling and reasonably priced! The only reason I gave this place a 4 instead of 5 rating is because you can only order certain items from the menu when they open. I wanted to get some Chinese food to-go for my husband, but was told by the server that the other items were only available beginning at 10 am, which is odd to me.

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    4.2(583 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    In business in MPK for 15 years yet i just discovered this treasure!…read more Where do i even start?! The food is sooooooo fresh!! Nothing frozen everything made to order Delicious Quality ingredients So tasty And the customer service was spectacular...that's so hard to find nowadays. I cannot sing enough praises My family and I came in for Sunday dinner and were seated quickly, food came fast and servers so very attentive. I look forward to making our family dining here a regular thing!

    This place it doesn't matter if you gatekeep because they will have enough soup / noodle readily…read moreavailable and shouldn't be a long line because its really in and out. I tend to eat on the slow side but this sizeable bowl was slurped down quickstyles. They are know for their Bún Bò Huế. So had to give them a try. Honestly I haven't had the delicious red soup in a while but its probably the best I ever had. Service is great foods delicious and the ambiance typical mom and pop spot, feels like an asian household which is also warming inside. Clean also I always like to add. Parking on street and the backside. This yummy soup so tasty but overwhelming with salt. has levels of flavor and obviously cooked for hours on end. Alot of meat also. My wife got the pho and also bomb diggity, there was spots of yellow floating on the soup which meant.... flavor. Springrolls also delicious, pretty big 2 for $7.00 wish there was another but killed everything anyways. The Bún Bò Huế is sometimes slept on and this place makes it the best in the area!!

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    Golden Delight #2

    4.3(247 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Wow. Who knew pho could be so fancy-ish?!…read more The whole interior is decorated with fake marble vinyl sticker - from the table to the walls, accented with gold. It's very well lit. I've been to the first Golden Delight location where there are LED videos of waterfalls -following a very different aesthetic. I enjoyed my Pho Tai. It taste in line of what I expected in the 626 area. I ordered extra beef slices. They gave me a really generous portion for $2.50. I definitely felt they were competitively priced. I think if you want a more elevated experience, order pho with a stone pot. The stone retains heat and keep the broth warmer, longer. I would visit Golden Delight again. I saw many tables ordering the Central Vietnamese Steamed rice cakes with shrimp sauce, so I'm exited to see what that's about. If you read enough of my reviews, you know parking is a big thing for me. And you're in luck, the Empire Commercial Center has plenty of parking (there's always parking, just if you're willing to walk across the large lot)

    I had a great experience at this Vietnamese pho restaurant. The broth was rich, flavorful, and…read moretasted like it had been simmered for hours. The pho noodles were perfectly cooked, and the beef was fresh and tender. The portions were generous, and the ingredients tasted authentic and high quality. The service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. I also enjoyed the fresh spring rolls and Vietnamese iced coffee, which paired perfectly with the meal. Prices were reasonable for the quality and portion size. I would definitely come back again and recommend this place to anyone craving authentic Vietnamese pho.

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