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We met friends for dinner at Little Saigon. The place was fairly crowded considering it was a Monday evening. After reviewing the menu we decided on Lemongrass chicken with vegetables, beef with vegetables, beef vermicelli, and shrimp vermicelli. Service is always fast here. I ordered the lemongrass chicken. It is pretty spicy. The flavoring was really nice with a fish sauce in it. It was probably spicier than I wanted. Think I'll go back to my noodle order next time. It was good to try something different though. I would give my dish four stars. Otherwise everything else gets five stars. Free street parking outside.
Overall This experience was very frustrating from start to finish and made the entire meal feel unpleasant. The restaurant seems to charge for every little thing and the staff is slow and forgetful. Having to get up so many times just to remind them about our order is simply not acceptable. I really hope things improve, especially for long time customers who have supported this place for years Ambience The ambience was very cute and charming. The space feels inviting and has a pleasant atmosphere. Food The food was good. We ordered the catfish spring rolls and they were delicious once everything finally made it to the table. Service The service was the biggest issue and it was very disappointing, especially since my family has been coming here for 3 years. Parts of our order were missing, including several side dishes and even the sauce for the spring rolls. We asked for a cup of ice and that was missing too. We waited about 10 minutes after receiving the catfish before the vegetables were brought out and we had to keep asking for simple items. It's a shame because things taste best when the food is still hot, but the catfish was already cold once they brought out all the small dishes that came with the main dish. Because the staff was moving so slowly, we ended up walking to the counter (6 times) just to follow up on things that should have been brought to us without asking. It honestly felt like we were serving ourselves. There should be no excuse why service was so slow because there's two waitress and only one other table. The Vietnamese coffee tasted sickly sweet and burnt. After taking one sip, I asked to switch to a Thai tea, hoping it would be better, but that drink was also extremely sickenly sweet. I returned it after one sip as well. I was surprised to see that I was charged for both drinks and was told it was because I drank them, which did not feel fair at all. They even charged us for the lemon slices.
After several years of not coming here, the food is still delicious and reasonable. The service is excellent and they are so friendly and polite. The ambiance is homey and cozy.
3.5 Ventured here for dinner on a Saturday night. Wasn't really busy but we sat in the entry way for a good 10 mins before someone finally came out to seat us. It's in an old house so it really felt like you were having dinner at a relatives house. They have a large menu and good variety of choices. We ordered: Spring rolls: very good. Freshly made to order. Pork was well marinated in lemongrass. Egg rolls: on the smaller side but made it easier to eat. Served with lettuce and herbs. Very good. Banh xeo: almost identical to my moms. Just wish it was more crispy. Beef pho: served HOT which I appreciate. broth was very clear and lacked much flavor. Noodles were overcooked and mushy. Little beef. Just okay. Loaded with msg. Because I could feel it after eating. Complaints are: Everything came out at one time. Service was very slow. Only two people working from what I could see. I feel we spent more time waiting for our check than we did eating. But I would go back to try other dishes.
We stopped in after walking around downtown, a great little house converted into a restaurant. We tried two of the middle salads, the beef and shrimp pho, and the potstickers. Everything had layers of flavor but the potstickers were by far the winner of the meal. They were almost like Vietnamese pierogi. We will 100% be back!
Great service from San the moment we walked in. A very cute, homey and clean establishment tucked in Downtown Glendale. San took great care of us and we were ultimately happy with our meal! We ordered the beef pho and it was flavorful and came out quickly. I had a small issue with the lemongrass chicken but Kathy took care of it and was so sweet and helpful! Will for sure come again.
I did not expect to be able to find good Vietnamese food in Phoenix. Boy was I proved wrong. Everything was excellent with very fresh vegetables and perfect balance of spices. Not too oily and very flavorful. For our non-adventurous eater, we were able to get a beef stir-fry with veggies. The rest of us loved the cumin spiced fish specialty dish, spring rolls (excellent), pork belly, and the crepe was delicious as well. Finally, the service was excellent. The ambiance was classy (great place to take your mom!). Nice clean bathrooms and a not too bright lighting. So all in all a very pleasant experience.
I love the ambiance of this place. I made a slight change to my Springfield roll order, no problem. The food arrived at the table pretty quickly, considering the account of customers. I will definitely visit again soon! The restaurant can accommodate large groups. Great place for date night. There's outdoor/indoor seating available. Accessible parking and entrance.
All these years later and still just as amazing. We came for an early dinner and were pleasantly surprised or be seated right away. We started with egg rolls and then all three of us ended up ordering pho, two beef and shrimp and one with chicken. The flavors were awesome and veggies fresh. Service was great and we had no issues at all.
What a charming little Vietnamese restaurant @littlesaigonaz inside of an old house in historic downtown Glendale @historicdowntownglendale . With several different rooms tucked away throughout the restaurant, we were given a sense of privacy and intimacy. There's a large patio out front under a huge, old tree that I would love to sit under when the weather is cooler to watch shoppers walk by on the quiet downtown street. At night, the exterior and patio are lit up with colorful Christmas lights for a warm, welcoming feel. My daughter and Hubs came by last week for dinner after acupuncture across the street and came home raving about the delicious spicy chicken dish and pho. We all wanted to return this Wednesday and try dinner. The service was extremely attentive and friendly. We were sat at a large round table in the main room near the register. We ordered: - 03. CARI GA coconut curry chicken with potatoes, carrots & onions - 04. GÀ XÀO THẬP CẨM CAY spicy chicken stir-fried with mixed vegetables - D11. BO CUON LÁ NHO marinated beef wrapped in grape leaves with roll-it-yourself rice paper - R1. BÚN THỊT HEO NƯỚNG grilled pork Vermicelli Salad Bowl, add egg roll - P4. PHỞ TÁI BÒ VIÊN sliced beef & beef meatballs Pho x2 - TRÀ NÓNG hot jasmine tea for 2 - TRÀ THAI Thai tea My daughter really loved their Thai tea. Hubs and my other daughter said the pho was outstanding last night. I enjoyed every bite of my chicken curry dish with a side of veggies subbed for rice. It was spicy and flavorful, but not so much that I couldn't handle it and the vegetables were steamed just right. I was definitely sweating at the end of the meal in a good way.
First time here and was pleasantly surprised. The pho took a little linger to get than most other places, or perhaps they were waiting for us to eat our appetizer. 1. The meat was not as plentiful as the majority of other pho places which was a little disappointing, however, 2. The pho broth was obviously home made with live, not a bullion based pho. Although it could have used more star anise IMO. 3, the place while small as most pho places are, it didn't feel that way. I did NOT feel like i was elbows touching other dinners as many other pho places are. As a bigger woman i did NoT feel like i had to squeeze by other tables. 4. The staff were very pleasant and we did not have to wait for refills. And they handled special requests such as no onion garnishes on my soup were pleasantly handled. Even when I asked for a teaspoon of their spring roll sauce so that I could see what it was like for next time they had no problems with. It was a little dark, but I was still able to read the menu. And the darkness was actually comforting after being out in the Phoenix Sun. 5. The music was a nice level, we could talk across the table and NOT feel like we had to yell. I would suggest to the owners to either get rid of or take care of your fish tank better. I felt bad for the 1-2 fish inside it. The water was cloudy and probably needed a water change or the filtration changed out. And the inside glass needed cleaning for beginning of algae. It could have been a nice feature, but instead looks like a neglected decor afterthought. 6. I would come here again, especially if you want a sit down experience, or are brining guests and you wont feel rushed.
A delightful little hidden gem in downtown Glendale! We went on a Saturday at 1 PM and got right in with no wait. We had the rice noodle salad with shrimp and it was incredible! The shrimp was seasoned and cooked perfectly, the dressing that went over the noodle salad was fresh and bright, and you could add a little spice with the chili, which made it perfect! Highly highly recommend it was super delicious
4 years ago
This place is a little hidden gem! In town and pulled up Yelp and was luck to come upon this little jewel. It's tucked off a side street in old town Glendale. From what I saw it's street parking only. It's a small building with twinkle lights and a cute front patio that I found endearing. Walking in you were hit with a delicious smell of spices and we knew we were in for a treat. We were seated immediately in a side room with 2 other couples and given menus. We did have to wait a few minutes for someone to return...not sure if it was because they were busy or something else, but once we ordered everything came quickly. Honestly, I can say these were the best spring rolls I've ever had! The pork that was inside was super flavorful and the rest of the ingredients were fresh and crunchy. I immediately regretted not ordering more. After that, it was on to our pho. Really amazing broth and great chicken. Honestly? Top 3 phos I've ever had! Definitely want to return next time I'm in town! read more
6 years ago
Cute little Vietnamese place .. I found it on Yelp and drove right past it. It's housed in a cute little house with a white picket fence, i wasn't expecting it! Walked in put my name on the list and was seated quickly in one of the rooms, every other table is occupied for social distancing. I ordered the vermicelli bowl with pork and added shrimp for $3. Well worth the it.. the shrimp were butterflied and were grilled nicely adding a tasty bite to my bowl. Pho, spring rolls, vegetarian options, rice bowls, seafood, tea & boba drinks also available. Good food, good service. Park on the street not in the lot next door. read more
3 years ago
Such an adorable spot. First time and we are definitely coming back. Everything we had, rice noddles, Pho, and Spicy Shrimp were so good. Service was good. Seated within minutes of signing seating sheet. read more
2 years ago
Came here for late lunch for the first time couple weeks ago with a friend at 2:00 pm, OMG we waited for 46 minutes to be exact! I talked to one of the waiters, why it's take so long to get a table and there were few tables available ? His answer was, ''we do our best '' really! The food was good actually, so the 3 stars is for the food. read more
6 months ago
I have been getting food from Little Saigon for years and never reviewed them! They are by downtown Glendale I'm a small spot behind st Vincent de Paul. You would miss them if you didn't know they were there. I love Vietnamese food and this place delivers on everything they do. We normally stick with vermicelli and chicken and some appetizers like spring and pork rolls. Their fried rice is amazing and the kids favorite. Everything always is fresh and delicious. Egg rolls are crispy and served with plenty of garnish and fish sauce. The spring rolls are stuffed with goodies and the peanut sauce is fabulous. Sometimes the chicken has gristle but it's still delicious. The prices are comparable to other Vietnamese spots and service is quick and friendly. Not long before we will be back for more! read more
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Food is awesome and cheap :) ive come here almost 4 times and it is great. Service is good and it feels like you are visiting someone's home. read more
1 year ago
The fried turmeric seasoned catfish with pork belly for two comes in a hot cast iron plate sizzling. This dish makes the trip to Little Saigon worth it. The fish is delicate and delectable. The pork belly is magical thick cuts of bacony goodness. We also love the egg rolls which is served with large lettuce leaves and herbs. Wrap it up, dip it on their sauce. Traditional Vietnamese way to eat spring rolls. The pho or broth soup with noodles was okay. The grilled pork Com Thit was okay according to my son. But the 5 Stars goes to the Catfish! read more
5 years ago
Incredible! One of my favourite restaurants in the Valley. So good that I may even drag Rob W. to the West side even if it's not a hockey night. Food: delicious, and the pho broth was not too salty. In fact, it was the least salty pho I've had in AZ, and I'm happier for it. The flavours in all their dishes are superb. In the two times we've been here, we've had the pho, vermicelli bowl, a couple stir-frys and the fried spring rolls. We also had the Thai tea and Vietnamese coffee. The spring rolls are definitely something you want to try (pork and shrimp.. the veggie is just ok). All are good, but the stir-fry is bit too salty. Portions are large, but definitely carb focused. Given the price of meat right now, I can't exactly fault them, because their prices are still very good. Drinks: Thai tea is way too sweet, but Viet coffee is delicious. Service: the first time we visited, we felt like this restaurant suffered from Covid employment issues. We went earlier the next time and the service was good. Ambiance: we've been seated in two of the three (?) dining rooms. Both the front rooms are cute, but I'm hoping they seat us in the back next time so we can explore a little more. Definitely visit, but come here early! We will be back. read more
2 years ago
Love this place! I don't know where to begin but it's my family's new favorite spot to get pho :) The service is great, our server Luan was very nice and despite it being busy he was taking care of everyone! The restaurant is cute, cozy and very clean. Food was delicious probably the best pho in Phoenix. Give this place a try! read more
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5 years ago
I drove from the east side of Phoenix to try this place. I was highly disappointed that there wasn't any outside seating. We were sat in a room where we waited for it seems like forever for a server to come even grab our drink order. There were gentlemen who were sitting there behind us slurping in the most loudest manor. I know that can be customary but this was LOUD. We finally ordered our drinks and were given menu and ordered our food. The food took awhile and we often thought we were forgotten. When we received our food it was good but the service and atmosphere was extremely lacking. For driving as far as I did for the experience I saw on TikTok it was very disappointing. I will try again and call ahead to make sure they have outdoor seating. Maybe the slurping won't be so bad when you're outside and not in a tiny room. read more
3 years ago
Not much to say here. It to me was average pho. I feel like when you have to Dr it up a lot to taste good was it really their pho. They do have quite a few sauces to do that with tho. Wasn't much meat either. Service was decent. The atmosphere was nothing special besides being in historic Glendale. The entrance is probably the coolest part. Somewhat worth a try. read more
4 years ago
This place is it!! If you looking for more cozy place come here. I wasn't able to take pictures of my food because well it was that good!!! Please if you go remember it's a small restaurant so they might take some time to get your order out but you will not regret it read more
3 years ago
I've been coming since I was a kid and always recommend it to others! Definitely worth making the trip here, food is always on point and staff is always friendly read more
5 years ago
Our German exchange student, who is part Vietnamese, wanted true Vietnamese food for her birthday. So we found this gem on Yelp. The place itself is quaint and I could absolutely see myself eating on their patio but it was closed for that evening. Our large party was seated in the back so we were essentially by ourselves. Between all of us, we ordered coconut curry, pho, and spring rolls. Others also order stir fry rice and beef stir fry with noodles. Each dish meet our expectations and fulfilled our student's desire. We were served by the most attentive young man. He was very helpful. The hot jasmine tea was soothing. read more
Nice little place, came here a few times with some friends. The location is small, well decorated and clean. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The service can be a little slow, but the food is excellent. A lot of there dishes taste quite similar, just with different vegetables. Their fried rice has a nice wok flavour, but portions is on the small side for the price they charge. The pho is not too bad here. It comes out nice and hot, and the noodles is of decent quality. The broth is not too salty and quite decent. The loo is quite clean, but super retro. Could do with a makeover for sure. They use decent soap. The toilet paper could be better, a little on the weak side but okay I suppose. And the power of the throne is equal to that of a common house toilet. Overall an excellent experience, everyone always enjoy their food, and we will probably be back shortly. read more
3 years ago
Such a great spot in Old Town Glendale. Great atmosphere, food and service. We will definitely be back! read more
Came here with a friend of mine for the first time and was very happy we went! The steak pho was super good! It was just the right amount of food and I could have taken home leftovers. The atmosphere is very cute and laid back. It's a smaller restaurant but it was still busy with people coming in and out or staying and eating. Came around 7pm on a weekday and we were able to get a table right away. It does close early which I didn't notice until we got there. read more
4 years ago
Pho soup with chicken and rice . As usual food is absolutely amazing, fresh and delicious. Little Saigon is just a perfect place for great lunch or dinner . read more
5 years ago
I am new to the area and was introduced to Little Saigon about five months ago. Generally I find something that I like at a restaurant and don't try other things. But Little Saigon has such a great menu I have actually tried about six different dishes and all have been so good! First off, their shrimp and pork spring rolls are hands down, the best I have ever had! Today I tried the C1. Pork tenderloin, grilled shrimp, fried egg and egg roll on rice. What a great combo! The picture doesn't do justice since we get to go. You can't go wrong here. Beware though, they do charge a 10% togo fee. It's worth it though but it does take away from the tip I leave. read more
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Had lunch with my boyfriend this past Friday! The food was very flavorful & delicious! We shared a bowl of pho & a Ban Xeo. The place is very cute. Small but spacious, excellent customer service, great prices & portions; will definitely be back! read more
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7016 N 57th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
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(623) 939-6136
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What are some of your more popular vegan options?
Veggie egg rolls, veggie spring rolls, veggie soup in vegan broth and 7 veggie dishes to choose from on the menu
Is there a lunch menu? Do they take a long time?
No, there is only one menu. Service is quick.
Are they open on Tuesdays?
Yes, they are open from 11:00a to 2:30p, then they re-open from 5:00p - 8:30p.
Are the vegetarian options vegan?no fish sauce?
There are close to 100 items on the menu with non fish sauce options and vegetarian options as well.
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