Went for the first time yesterday, got #38. Food was very good and tasty. Service was great. We will definitely go back soon.

I've been here waaaay too much, first of all if you've never had Viet food I suggest getting an order of spring rolls or egg rolls for appetizers and a bowl of beef pho with meatballs for entree. Or if you feel like a rice plate, pick the pork chop and butterfly shrimp. You can never go wrong with what I just listed. read more

I have eaten here numerous times but never completed a review of the business. Let's see where to start. This place us super cool and it is inside of an historic home. The service is top notch with everyone working hard and extremely friendly. I ordered the chicken fa which was awesome. Coupled with fresh veggies that you have the option to put in the soup is great. It's too bad I was working I would have loved to wash it down with a nice bottle of Sapporo. I look forward to coming to little Saigon every chance I get. If you are ever near downtown Glendale this is the place to go!! read more

Honestly was looking around for a bite to eat with a couple of friends, we often eat Asian cuisine from different places and found this quaint little place as we were searching. Once you walk in you're immediately greeted, the staff was very helpful and friendly. Whatever foods we didn't know they explained in detail, offering deals as well as popular food choices often bought at the nice little restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, I recommend the soups as they are one of my favorites. During the day it isn't too busy and it gets just a little busier during the nighttime so I recommend you go during the day if you plan to eat out with the family. Given the circumstances at the moment the place stays cleanly and everyone maintains an acceptable distance from each other. I definitely recommend! read more

I've been here plenty of times and Never have I ever received such as small drink. Wtf? And when I voice my concern the girl says "it's bigger then the ones we usually give". I've been here before and no, that is an utter lie! I left as a very unsatisfied customer. read more

Little Saigon - Smallest Thai Tea ever! - Vietnamese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

I admit it. I'm a romantic. Sometimes I give my heart away too easily to a handsome french fry here, or a buff egg roll there, only to have it broken on our second meeting. The french fry has gone limp, the egg roll greasy. That's why I forced myself to hold back after going to Little Saigon the first time. I had to see how I'd feel on our next date. Now I'm ready. The place is really cute. It's in one of the little houses that make up much of downtown Glendale's shopping district. You'd expect to be served Irish stew or corned beef and cabbage here. There are lace curtains in the windows and potted fake plants scattered about. But the food is Vietnamese, and lots of it, too. You can order by number, or enjoy feeling foolish trying to pronounce the Vietnamese names of the dishes correctly - all one hundred and one of them. So far we've tried eight. The dish that first delighted us was #62, bo cuon la nho ($9.99), This, of course, is marinated beef wrapped in grape leaves and served with rice noodles and "paper". It comes, as do many of the dishes, with a large helping of fresh-as-can-be romaine lettuce leaves, mint, thai basil, coriander, and sliced carrots and cucumbers. It it looks like you're going to run out of greens, the pleasant servers (none of them Vietnamese) happily bring you more. The beef is tender and flavorful, contrasting nicely with the brininess and chew of the grape leaves. On our second visit, Ken ordered #55, black peppered bite-size pork ribs with caramelized onions ($6.99). It was served in a pot which came boiling to the table. The broth was delectable, flavored by the onions, and the ribs were falling off the bone with just the right jolt of pepper. I decided to order two appetizers - egg rolls ($4.99) and banh xeo ($7.99), which are rice flour crepes filled with pork, shrimp and bean sprouts. The egg rolls were good, but not noteworthy. The crepes were delicious. I've had them at other places and they usually arrive at the table soggy from the filling. These were perfectly dry and crisp, despite the load of meat and veggies. Our friend Sue, who was with us on our first visit and happily came on the second, had the fried rice bowl ($6.99) both times, so we plied her with our goodies. I bet the next time she'll go with the ribs. There are 10 variations of Pho, with rice noodles, and 5 more soups made with egg noodles. Then there are 6 hot pot soups. Many dishes are served over rice, and others with stir fry noodles. Catfish is done 4 ways and shrimp 3. There are 3 green mussel salads and 5 mixed salads including one with jellyfish. I could go on, but if you go on line, you can see the menu for yourself. As I mentioned above, the servers are friendly and attentive. They actually remembered our names and what we had eaten on our first visit. We had directed other friends to Little Saigon that night, and the servers remembered them, too. The portions are large, the ingredients fresh. And there's even a cute patio. I think I'm ready to commit. read more

This is hands-down my favorite restaurant in Glendale. Very cute, family-run restaurant in downtown Glendale. They have the best Vietnamese spring rolls--roast pork, shrimp, vermicelli, cilantro wrapped in delicate rice paper and dipped into a peanut sauce. The pho is great--Asian comfort food. Catfish is also good. Just had the seafood won ton noodle soup last night and didn't like the wontons, but the broth was very nice and light. Very reasonable prices and friendly service. I take all of the friends I like to this place. read more

Title: Awesome Vegetarian dishes, fellow Vegheads! ooo...My BFF and me hit this place after the Glendale Blues/Jazz Festival the other day and were pleasantly surprised. If you blink, you pass this puppy. We only found it cause we went one street too far wondering where we parked our motorcycles. We're Veg, so we ordered from the Vegetable entree menu and split everything. #78 Vegetarian coconut curry - Awesome flavor although I hate white rice, it all meshed together beautifully. #80 Flash-fried tofu with carmelized onions and tangy soy sauce - It's the sweet soy sauce that made this dish. #84 Bok choy soup with ginger and onions - amaaaaazing flavor. Highly recommended. Tasted good for leftovers too. mmmm. mmmm Price was hella right, peeps. Only $6.99 for each of these delicious dishes. Say wha????? Cheap date night fer sure! There were only like 2 servers so the service was a bit slow but very friendly. As of 4/9/11, they weren't serving alcohol per a few posted signs. I assume waiting for a liquor license to come through. Will be eating at this gem and recommending to friends every chance I get. read more

I've been coming to Little Saigon for almost 20 years. In that time I have experienced several other Vietnamese restaurants in the valley, but consider only one the best - Little Saigon. The place: A family run business located in a quaint, converted house that has a great vibe. Lots of warm feeling wood and decorated with traditional Vietnamese art and items. This is the only Vietnamese restaurant I have been to that cares about it's appearance as much as the food. The bathrooms are very nice and clean. Other Viet restaurants are usually found in strip malls, having all the ambience of going to the DMV. The staff: Always friendly and attentive, especially John and his wife. John's dad is usually in the kitchen making the fantastic food that has kept me going back for years. If you ever need guidance through the extensive menu or need help on what to order, John will hook you up. The food: Now let's talk about the best part of Little Saigon, the food. From the Pho to the Bun and clay pots, Little Saigon has it where it counts. Fresh herbs and vegetables (nothing canned) and tender meats make it a great experience. My personal favorite are the Bun bowls (Rice noodle salad). The meats are marinated and gilled, having lots of flavor. Noodles are done to perfection and the lettuce greens and herbs are always fresh. The Pho (soups) are the perfect thing for a cool day and even in the summer. Flavorful broth with noodles, beef slices or meatballs (yes, meatballs) and more of those great herbs like mint and cilantro. Yum! My wife is a fan of the clay pots for the slightly more intense flavors found with these meals. I enjoy them as well. The beer I prefer to drink with my meals is the Vietnamese "33 Export" they serve. Similar to Tsing Tao, but seems to have a little more kick, ;) If you are trying Vietnamese food for the fist time, I highly recommend Little Saigon. You won't be disappointed and probably will get hooked like I did years ago. read more

After a fairly miserable first experience at Little Saigon, I was hesitant to go back, but because I know so many people who hold it in such high regard, I've been back several times. It grows on me a little bit every time and I realized that ever since I haven't seen the bad server I had the first time, I've really liked it! They do fantastic spring rolls, with a tasty peanut sauce and the presentation is much nicer than usual. Bun Cha and Pho Tai are two dishes I've had there multiple times and was really impressed. Cold, fresh veggies, quality ingredients, and great taste. This is a family run business and it really shows with the pride they take in getting to know their customers, and efficient friendly service. The restaurant, being in a home, has a certain charm that I'm used to downtown and really appreciate. This isn't my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in town, but it's up there with the best. I wish their prices weren't so high. They are at least a dollar more per item than anyone else. read more

This place was a pleasant discovery made via Yelp. Sort of a treasure in the seemingly deserted downtown Glendale, this place must've been a home at one time and is now a cool little spot with some amazing Vietnamese food. The boba tea smoothie (taro) is one of the best I've come across in the valley. Our group was very satisfied after our first visit and we all agreed that we'll be returning again. read more

Little Saigon - Some delicious spring rolls. - Vietnamese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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Vietnamese food in Glendale? Holy Crap this place was fantastic. Its set in this little ol house on Glendale and 57th ave in what appears to be a local hangout Whats cool is that this place must have a huge following because the waiter new half the people in the restaurant. The place is small on the inside it has two rooms. We were in the first one as you walked in which had seating for about 20+ people it was pleasantly decorated and the beer and wine was clearly visible from our table. They serve house wine and beer. And yes you can get Vietnamese beer here. We started our meal with the appetizer crepes. The crepes were filled with yummy shrimp pork and rice noodles. Our waiter showed us how to eat these as they come with lettuce leaves that you are supposed to wrap the crepe in add some veggies and dip in oil. Messy But FUN! and so so tasty. The crepe was light and so were the fillings. Don't be intimidated by the size of the appetizer which is monstrous because if you share its enough. For my dinner I had the dumpling soup. Which was just awesome. The broth is fantastic. The egg noodles perfect and the garnish was absolutely awesome. It comes with mint leaves, bean sprouts and lemon. My girl had the mix rice bowl with chicken,pork, and egg rolls. Hers was so mouth watering and she had so much we took the other half home and had a midnight snack! Now I haven't had Vietnamese food in forever and I was over joyed by the friendliness and comfort of this place. We will be back. I would recommend this for anyone wanted to try something that is a little different but very tasty. You will be glad you did! Lastly I dont know what this is a two cash sign price range. For two dinners an appetizer and two glasses of wine we paid 26 bucks. read more

Downtown Glenedale, who knew?! An adorable cottage houses the best Vietnamese restaurant in North Phoenix, if not all of Phoenix! Family owned and run, you feel more and more like part of the family with each visit. They have a foundation of loyal customers built on word of mouth. An extensive menu of usual Vietnamese dishes. and though they have fab pho, my favorite dish is the barbecued fish (off the menu)- hand delivered on a steaming platter by Dad himself! One of these is enough for 2. Wash it down with a '33' beer and take a leisurely stroll through downtown Glendale. read more

My wife and I ordered the #38 Beef, pork tenderloin, grilled on top of fried rice. Absolutely awesome!!!!! You must go here to eat your Vietnamese. If you haven't tried it. Try it here, you will not be disappointed. We wasn't. read more

Notice: This is a review for the Pho soup, none of the other dishes. If you've been to other Pho places, the soup here tastes a little on the light side. No matter though, it's still Pho, right? I actually don't mind the lighter soup since it didn't make me feel as heavy/sleepy when walking out of the restaurant. Aside from the on-the-light-side taste, the portions were good with plentiful amounts of beef, tripe, and tendon. They also seem to serve chicken Pho here, too so if you want to avoid red meat you might want to try that out. This place seems much more accommodating than other Pho places, most likely because the servers here actually know how to speak English. For those who worry about poor service, you won't find that here. These guys were on top of my water never being empty (a big one with Pho noodle soup, since it really seems to dehydrate you). My dad also tried the Thai Boba Tea and said the boba was decent (I'm not a fan of Thai Tea, sorry!). As for prices, they're a little on the steeper side of Pho at $9 for a combo soup, but as I mentioned above the portions are good so I would say it is worth it. read more

I'm no expert on Vietnamese cuisine, but my first experience at Little Saigon made me want to learn more. This place is wonderful, and you should try it next time you find yourself in Glendale. The fun begins before you're even seated, as the restaurant is in a little old house. The tables aren't jammed together and the artwork is eye-pleasing and relaxing. Friend and I were impressed by the friendly, quick service. But the food impressed us even more. We had the potsticker appetizer, one of the best ever... not the sticky white dough typically found in a Chinese restaurant potsticker, these wraps are more like a thin French crepe, beautifully browned, filled with pork and veggies. The dipping sauce on the side was delicious, though we also made use of the condiments provided at every table, namely fish sauce, sriracha, chili-garlic paste, and soy sauce. We had two salads... #96, jellyfish salad with shrimp, pork, julienned carrots and other veggies, and some herbs... and the #97, the lotus root and shrimp salad, also containing pork and julienned veggies. Either salad could pass as a meal and we got the SMALL versions. The flavors are off the charts on both, savory, herby, ginger, fennel, just delicious. For entrees we got the #51, lemongrass chicken, and #55, bite size pork ribs with caramelized onions. Both arrived at the table in clay hotpots, still bubbling, and were savory and satisfying. We have resolved to go back to try the pho (which looked very good as we ogled our neighbors' tables) and other tempting offerings. This place deserves the 5 stars, and your business. You'll thank me! read more

My first time exploring a new Vietnamese restaurant in AZ. I ordered the special dry noodles and a friend order Pho special. My noodles came out looking very greasy due to how it was prepared. Very much Chinese food style, the broth is not hot enough, green onions is stale, the broth lack of flavor from the slow cook of the bone, same for the pho. It's a family operation and home atmosphere. The food is not as authentic as I like it to be. The flavor is gear towards non traditional Vietnamese food. Overall, service is great, ambient is good, food is ok to my expectations for authentic Vietnamese. I would not comeback or recommend to friends if they love authentic Vietnamese food. It's average food to my personal opinion. Enjoy read more

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Loved this place, very quaint and cute for a get together. I had their springrolls and they were made fresh. I also ordered #26 the crispy & spicy stir fried veggies and noodles, AMAZING. I loved the family atmosphere and the hospitality was great. I even got my tea to go! If you want to try something more authentic and with exceptional service, make sure to stop by at Little Saigon! read more

Little Saigon - 99 shrimp salad with chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

i love it here!! Simply an amazing hide away place that doesn't attract too many people. It's nice and roomy inside, adorned with a fish tank that my son loves! The service is great, never had any problems with them before. Loyal customer! Recommend for sure! Always get the house fried rice! Personal favorite!! read more

I met my 3 friends here for lunch. None of us had ever had Vietnamese food, so we asked our server what he recommended. We all tried different suggestions off the menu and they were all delicious! The service was superb and everyone was very kind and friendly, asking us every ten minutes or so if we needed anything. I highly recommend this wonderful place and we all agreed to come back again soon! read more

Heard about this place from a friend and decided to give it a try. Service was fast and friendly. Food was great and the price was very reasonable. 100% satisfied and I would definitely recommend you to try it too. read more

I love little Saigon. Super clean, super friendly, great service and the food is delicious and cheap. The pot stickers are stuffed to the seam with shredded (not minced) pork and are seared and steamed perfectly. I usually go for the Pho but will switch up for the beef and shrimp rice vermicelli every other visit. I always want Pho tho. I've never left disappointed. I think I'm a regular now. Another nice to know is that most of the cafés, restaurants and coffee shops have their own mini version (not as artsy and far from crowded) of First Friday activity. Little Saigon sits in the hub (if you will) of all things cool in DT Glendale. Alley way karaoke seems to be a common attraction. Most of the boutiques and antique shops do close up early so the most you will get is some interesting window shopping. Fill yer flask, take a stroll. read more

This is the best restaurant for authentic Vietnamese food! The food is absolutely delicious. I love that it is family owned and run. The employees are so fast, friendly, and helpful! read more

What a great place! Service was excellent- duper friendly - food was super delicious- very authentic. Vegan friendly!!

My wife and I were looking to go eat some Thai food and searched Yelp for reviews. We spotted Little Saigon and it's great reviews. We have never had Vietnamese food before. We decided to give it a shot. The place is a cozy little house in Glendale. We were welcomed by the son of the owner and he greeted us like we were family. We were seated promptly and a great meal ensued! We especially like the veggie fried rolls app. Delicious! The curry chicken dish was good, but the cuts of chicken could've been better. We will be back and recommend you check this place out! read more

If you are vegan/plant based or vegetarian this may not be the spot for you. The tofu here is not prepared very well. They use soft tofu and then just deep fry it so the texture is really bad. However service and the fresh veggies were great! I would say the same for the sauces as well. read more

What's not to love about this place? The veggies are so crisp and delicious, they make me want to find the source and buy some for home. I'm not going to pretend to be an expert in the cuisine but everything I've tried here is absolutely delicious and I can't pronounce any of it. The outside of the restaurant is adorable and kind of romantic and the inside is unassuming and seemingly clean. I think it's very reasonably priced for such fresh and flavorful food. read more

I've dined here 3 or 4 times for lunch and have enjoyed each meal. Their menu has a "Vegetable Entrees" section with a nice list of options. So far, I've had the veggie spring rolls (yum), stir-fry tofu (yum), and the coconut curry (double yum!). The employees are very happy to answer any menu questions I've had about dairy, fish sauce, and other non-veg ingredients. The entree sizes are quite generous, and the staff is so attentive. Our glasses were filled each time they got about half-way empty. Every server walking by asked us if we wanted more rice. And when I got a to-go box, our server offered me extra rice -- how nice! I work in downtown Glendale and appreciate a great local restaurant that's good for vegetarians and vegans (there are so few down there). I'll definitely keep going back. read more

Had the number 13 (the vegetarian pho) and it was very yummy! I don't like that the noodles are one big bundle thrown in on the side because it was hard to take them apart but once I got them separated it was delicious. Only two people working the front but both seemed to be very attentive and on top of keeping the customers satisfied. read more

It's hard to spot on the first drive by, but it's an absolutely lovely looking place. Small, but comfy to those who don't prefer higher-end luxuries. The food selection is great, and from what we've ordered: Each were delicious and of great quality. The prices were affordable, and that's a great plus considering the quality! Most of my attention went to their desserts. The fried banana with ice cream was wonderful~! Definitely recommend! The only reason why I give it a 4-star instead of a 5-star, is that the quality of the food I've had (cubed steak cuts and stirfry beef), while great, isn't astounding in their flavors - I've had similar in other restaurants, and I've had better in rare other restaurants. Perhaps I should order more foods to see if they stand out in some items more than others. Perhaps next time I'll order an item they're well known for. By no means should you think a 4-star is a bad or unspectacular rating. It's an excellent restaurant for everything it advertises itself to be. read more

My wife and I have been in Glendale for close to 6 months now. This is the only restaurant I think is worth mentioning so far. They are way above everything else we've tried; in fact, they deserve to be in an entirely new category. I would strongly recommend this place. Don't waste your money eating junk out of restaurants that are just tossing the same old garbage at you. This is different and very good. We had several appetizers, a couple main dishes, 2 beers and 2 glasses of plum wine and with a tip, got out of there for just under $50. If the awesome food doesn't convince you, maybe the cost will! ;) read more

Food is always on point... we try something new every time..service is great.. and the wait isn't long.

Wow this was a treat! Our party of 4 decided on sharing from all different categories. Everything we ordered was delectable and the price was incredibly cheap for the quality and flavor. The service was prompt and the food came out very fast. We will be back many times! read more

You can't go wrong here. I've tried almost everything on their menu and I've never been disappointed. I love coming here. I recommend the spring rolls, they are probably the best in town!! (In my opinion anyways) I love their vermicelli and pho too! Their staff are very friendly and always helpful. read more

The vibe was chill and welcoming staff said hello and gave time to think about what to order the r5 the grilled shrimp vermicelli bowl was good the fish sauce was great and overall a great experience read more

This is our favorite place. The spring rolls are to die for and haven't found anyplace that compares when it comes to the spring rolls. The food has always been good, the service is a little slow so don't be in a hurry when you eat here. I just wish they were closer to us, we would visit more!! read more

Amazing food and service! Family owned, authentic.

This place was a fantastic find. I spend a lot of time in historic Glendale, and I have passed this restaurant many times. Finally we made our way to Little Saigon, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. To start with, we has great service. The young lady that waited on us was friendly, knowledgable, and very helpful. She spent time explaining each dish and left me wanting to try a large part of the menu. She never let my drinks go un-filled. The food was fantastic! We shared the spring rolls and the sauce was excellent. The pork inside was tender and very flavorful. I had the #14, rice noodle stew, and it was awesome. The beef was slowly cooked and very tender. It fell apart in my mouth! Very, very well made. It was so big that I had 2 meals worth of leftovers. My boyfriend had the #48, which was breaded garlic shrimp with caramelized onions. He let me try one and, WOW! This was the best part. It was very hard to resist eating his entire meal. Nicely done, Little Saigon. read more

Service was quick and attentive and the food was good. Not as good as the other place we used to eat Pho at but was OK. Our old place, Central King Eggroll in Goodyear, switched owners and isn't nearly as good as it once was and we're trying to find a new place. Little Saigon was good but not great and the Pho was super greasy which isn't what we're used to. I would eat here again if I were in the area but won't drive all the way from Goodyear to eat here. read more

Man, I love this place. I usually end up with #23, I don't know how to say it in Vietnamese, but it's damn good. My wife usually gets a #22, which is apparently a very, very, authentic dish. I am told you can only get it in certain areas of Vietnam, it is also delicious. Spring rolls, best anywhere, I have yet to find a better spring roll from the 20-or-so other Pho places I've been to. #47 for those of you who like Steak and rice dishes. read more