I wanted a mission, and for my sins, they gave me one. Brought it up to me like room service. It was a real choice mission, and when it was over, I never wanted another. My mission was to infiltrate Little Saigon and return with Colonel Kurtz, but as soon as I entered this unassuming place it was clear that the Colonel had found something that would ruin the common Asian-American food experience. Who could expect anyone to return to the boring Asian culinary landscape offered by the traditional American suburb after such an experience available at Little Saigon. Spring rolls whose main flavor wasn't grease, simple salads remaining healthy with the addition of ginger and vinegar for a crisp clean and refreshing flavor, and the entrees, oh the entrees... You can't got wrong with the mussels or the off menu chicken curry, but every protein is treated with equal care and any infrequent missteps are redeemed by the savory delicious sauces. While the location doesn't afford the haute setting some foodies may require, the true important things are in order at this establishment. read more

Had my first visit to Little Saigon before a show at the Tower Theater this past weekend. A friend suggested this little BYOB and it did not disappoint. We ordered the #2 (meatballs/noodles) and the #8 (shrimp pancake) as appetizers. #2 was extra special, absolutely delicious and I would see coming back and that being a staple. We then split a bowl of the beef tenderloin Pho, and it was just completely satisfying. The broth, complete with depth and deliciousness. Lemongrass Shrimp and the House Special Fried Rice completed the meal. "I'll be back." read more

I truly adore Little Saigon. It is a small, family owned business that makes you think you are the first customer that has ever walked through their doors with the way they greet you. I have been there on numerous occasions and have ordered quite a few different bits off the menu and everything is done extraordinarily well. (Pretty generic but try their spring rolls - they are better than anywhere I've tried.) Another review stated the line "made with love and served with care" and I could not agree more. The older gentleman (grandfather, I believe) that buses the tables, is always there filling your water glass after each sip, bringing napkins, etc.. My only peeve with Little Saigon is that because it is a family owned business, they can open/close as they wish. I cannot tell you how many trips I've made to a closed restaurant and had to settle for Pho down the street (I call ahead now). But other than that, Little Saigon is a gem. If you're in the suburbs and need a pho fix, this is the place to go! read more

Excellent Pho, great service, lovely family run byob. I prefer my food with more spice, but would still return .

Good Pho, considering the location. Fast service and very friendly owner :) read more

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I have been going to this place for almost 10 years now, and I must say they never disappoint! This family owned restaurant is real friendly and the service is great. I have tried most of the stuff on the menu and have to say almost everything I try is very delicious. I would recommend the pho or any of the rice platters. The pho broth is meaty and sweet just the way it is supposed to be. One thing i would like is for them to be more generous with their meat. I guess you could ask for extra beef in the soup. Plus the spring rolls and summer rolls are very very very good. If you want a" home cooked" Vietnamese meal, I definitely recommend this place read more

Best spring rolls in the area!!! Friendly family setting and always fun and accommodating

I don't recommend going if you have any allergies like I do. I didn't go because 'they are not for people like me' . I have some allergies, not to anything exotic but they are severe , I like to call ahead and check out new places especially on a weekend. I called and said I was planning on coming but had a couple of questions because I have allergies. I asked one and then the gentlemen told me, "we are a regular restaurant not for people like you". I have no problem with restaurants telling me they may not be the best choice for me, and greatly appreciate that. However, their response sounded rather discriminatory. I also recommend that they do some research. Some people with food allergies, such as myself qualify under the ADA guidelines. read more

The pho here is amazing!!! I am gonna have to say that the broth here is the best I've ever tasted. It has a full flavor and is just awesome. The only downside here is the portion & the amount of meat they give you. The portion is a good size, but not as much as other places (a la Pho Xe Lua Chinatown), and the meat is usually sparse. In short, if you are more for quality than quantity, come here. In the least, try it out, I am certain you won't be disappointed. read more

The food here is probably worthy of 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding up because the owner/manager lady is super nice and friendly, and the little old Vietnamese man who refills your water is adorable. This place offers solid Vietnamese food for decent prices. The vermicelli with grilled meat is good, as is the pork and fried egg over rice. The pho is huge and comes with oodles of noodles. However, the appetizers are a little on the small side considering the fact that they cost about the same as some of the entrees. I'm not sure I would go out of my way to eat here, but if you happen to be in the neighborhood and craving Vietnamese food, this will satisfy you. read more

So so glad to have found a good Pho place in Philly! Granted, its the only one I've been to. To be honest, the main thing I remember about my Ph Đc Bit was a massive chunk of beef that I got to gnaw on at toward the bottom of the bowl. Ah so good! Other than that, the pho was very noodle-y (could have used more meat). I recommend that you BYOL here (limes), because even when we asked for more, we were just served the tiniest side slices. Nice wait staff, casual, cheap, yum. Will be back. read more

Best Vietnamese rolls in the area, and awesome customer service from the owner every visit.

If you happen to be in Upper Darby and hungry for Vietnamese food, this is certainly a fine choice for quenching that hunger. I dined here recently with a friend and had a tasty and filling spring-roll and vermicelli dish -- once I added some hot sauce to it. The spring rolls had the nice crunch of just-fried rolls and had flavorful veggies inside. My friend got the large bowl of beef pho and liked it. We also sampled a squid and rice dish for which I had high hopes since it was listed as a house special, but it was merely okay (though, again, made better with hot sauce). The service is friendly. Our water glasses were regularly refilled. It's a BYOB. Prices are inexpensive. Ambiance is a bit strip-mall-y. read more

This was the first Vietnamese restaurant my husband and I tried when we moved to Philly from Denver, and it is easily our favorite. It's owned by the SWEETEST Vietnamese family you will ever meet. The service is unparalleled. They treat us like family every time we're there; not only do they remember our favorite dishes, they remember all the little details about our lives that we bring up casually in conversations. And the food is incredible. We've tried most of the items on the menu and have never been disappointed. Their crispy spring rolls are always a must (by far the best in the city). Be sure to stop by on the weekends to catch the owner's brother working (easily my favorite person in all of Philly). Unfortunately, we are moving to Cleveland this summer and I think I will miss Little Saigon and this family the most. read more

I've been going to this place for a decade; and it's still traditional, delicious and just perfect. The food is always huge portions, with take out or sitting in. The prices are always good. You can have a delicious meal for 25.00 and really enjoy yourself. I can't say anything bad about this place. It's BYOB which is great. The only thing I will complain about is they're not open late enough, but that's strictly my issue. Other than that, they are fantastic. read more

I like the feel of this family run restaurant. The food was good too. My friends seemed to like the broth of their Pho. I ordered a beef cube dish hoping to get bo lac luc that I've had at another Vietnamese place. It wasn't bad but it wasn't what I was expecting either. Next time I go back, I'll definitely try the pho read more

First time eating in at Little Saigon (many take out experiences). Me and the ever-adventurous Mike F hit this Upper Darby gem just before Frampton at the Tower. The hostess/waitress/owner was charming and pleasant. The service, super friendly and accommodating if a little uneven. Food was OUTSTANDING. Highlights were the Pho and appetizer #2, grilled meatballs and noodles with peanut suace on the side. I was full too soon. Nice portions, very fresh, great value. So the Lemongrass Shrimp, ordered spicy, weren't spicy and the crispy pancake a little more lubricious than I like it, but wow - what a revelation. I can't wait to go back and bring Ken H, a bay area transplant who frequently bemoans the lack of good Vietnamese chow round town. read more

Awesome Food. Their beef grape-leaves tastes so good, esp the fish sauce that is used (i think it is something they custom made...can't find the same taste at other Vietnamese restaurants so far). Other things to try is pho (very tasty, always served hot great for cold days, they customized it the way i wanted it aka not specifically on the menu). Their egg crepe is good. They are very friendly and just great food! read more

Very friendly service with a family run restaurant atmosphere. Pho was very well priced and everything I expected. Went with family of 4 and bill was only $38! We got appetizers,2 pho, lemon grass chicken, and beverages. I will return read more

Came for late lunch with my family today for the first time, and I was very impressed. The customer service was great, price was reasonable, and the food was top notch. The spring rolls and pho were one of the best that I ever had. This is a small family restaurant that been in business for a very long time, perfecting their their family recipe years after years. This place is a hidden gem, and I'll definitely be back. read more

We found Little Saigon as we were going to tower theater. This place is amazing. Not only is the food delicious owners are so lovely. We will come back next time we are in town read more

We've been eating her for well over 20 years and will be so sad when Ed and Nancy decide its time to retire. Their spring rolls are out of this world! Pho options are plentiful and they will customize if you ask. read more

As we walked out of Little Saigon after our meal, my husband turned to me and said, "After having the spring rolls at Little Saigon, every other spring roll I've ever had is total garbage by comparison." It's true. Little Saigon's spring rolls are fantastic. There's something smoky about them that's unusual and delicious, and the exterior is just . . . spectacularly good. Not to say that everything else we ate wasn't really, really good, too. Their shredded pork with coconut milk and noodles appetizer was excellent, and the shrimp curry was great (I could have used a bit more spice than that, but I can't complain much), as was the beef and snow peas. And their rice pudding dessert? Seriously addictive. Sticky rice, coconut milk, corn. I could eat it all day long. Little Saigon is the best Vietnamese food I've had in the Philly area. read more

I almost hate to write this review in fear of giving away a great little gem of a restaurant. This place has the best Vietnamese food in Philly, hands down. It's all prepared fresh, daily, by the family-owned kitchen staff. The owners are kind and generous. I have been eating here for almost the entire time they've been open [about seventeen years]. It's not fancy - it's home cookin', Vietnamese style. That's why I love it. It's tucked away up in the nether regions of Upper Darby but it is most certainly worth the trip! read more

this is the epitome of a family restaurant. it is literally on the bottom floor of their house! (not confirmed) everyone there is really nice and they make their food with love! the pho here is amazing and is probably the best ive ever had in a restaurant. it tasted more like the homemade pho I fell in love with at my gf's house. not that you every would, but you can eat this straight up without any dressings.. its that good. on top of that, you get a bowl about the size of your torso for 6 bucks. save a buck, support a family and eat here! read more

My husband brought me here and told me that this restaurant is actually going to live up to my "NY standards" of viet food. Boy, was he right!! The food here is so delicious! We enjoyed every dish so much that we totally cleaned the plates! The restaurant also has a very cozy feel to it. I will def be going back! read more

This little family-run gem is the absolute best around! The owner is super friendly and food is always expertly prepared and delicious!! The spring rolls are the best I've ever had! read more

This place is amazing. You have to try the spring rolls for sure. They are the best and about 5-6 bucks. The customer service is amazing here. I've never gotten better service before. The prices aren't bad as well and there salad dressing is homemade and delicious. It's not in the best of the best neighborhood but it's worth the trip. Also bring quarters. It's like 25 cents to park every 30 minutes or something. read more

I've had their Pho and their Spring rolls and both are excellent! The owners (husband and wife) are very friendly and they offer excellent service and hospitality. I've had Pho at a number of locales and Little Saigon is really top notch! read more

Ok, so I've been all over the country, New York, Cali, Florida, Arkansas, NJ and in all these places I've tried their springrolls or eggrolls(as the Californians would like to call them) and let me tell you, this place beats them all! Their BBQ beef or chop is also unbelievable! I've been eating here since I was a youngbuck back in the 90s and still go here to this day! Can't say enough good things about the food! read more

First time there. We will be back. Pho was fantastic. I would have it again. Warmed me right up. Broth was seasoned just right. The people that served us were lovely. Helped us with recommendations. We had a great time. read more

Proof that the best ethnic restaurants usually aren't in the best neighborhoods. Little Saigon has really good food at a really good prices, in a family restaurant environment. Their food is consistently good up and down the menu. I would recommend the pho and their fried spring rolls. I got a full meal with tip for $15. Can't bet that! read more

In the last year, I've become a huge pho fan. I've had pho in Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Danbury (CT). All of them were better than Little Saigon. The broth was insipid, the accoutrements skimpy and there was no housing to add flavor. I'm sure it's a great place to go to recover from a hangover, but I don't drink, so I don't think I'll be going back. read more

We are here last Friday and had a great experience. The woman waiting on us (maybe the owner?) was very friendly and helpful. The food was very tasty and reasonably priced. It is a BYO. We will definitely be back! read more

Maybe I am missing something. Maybe my tastes are different than most. Not sure. I picked this place because I love Vietnamese food, and it scored very high on Yelp. I was very disappointed. Upon arrival, it seemed abit amiss. The decor is out-dated and tacky. Could use a fresh coat of paint at the very least. My party was seated immediately, and the service was attentive and friendly. However, the food left a lot to be desired. It wasn't very good. I ordered the charbroiled beef. It is the dish I always get the first time I am at a Vietnamese place. At every other place I have been too, the beef either came on the bone (usually not, but sometimes) or in big chunks. This beef? Tasted and presented like Cheesesteak beef. Yes, like they took a cheesesteak and dumped the meat out over a bed of rice. Another dish I tasted was shrimp with veggies. The shrimp was far too small, and the veggies were mushy. No fresh veggies? What gives. I am honestly baffled by Yelp on this one. read more

The spring rolls are delicious here! The other menu items are also equally as great. The portion sizes are really great too and you can't beat the prices. Everything is fresh and the service is really friendly and prompt. read more

I think this place is okay but they need to put a little more food on your plate because they're charging enough for it in my opinion I've noticed a lot of Asian restaurants throughout Drexel Hill Clifton heights havertown and even some in Philadelphia, are starting to charge a lot more than what the food is worth and therefore they're making a lot of profit and keep in mind when you order and they deliver a lot of those drivers that are delivering your food are relying on your tip to help to make it so here's a rule, tip them at least the price of a gallon of gas which may be close to 3:54 dollars because all the time the Asian restaurants will say we charge a dollar fifty for delivery yes will they take a dollar of it and they give $0.50 to the driver very cheeky very on American very not nice they're already getting a lot of money if they got too many of their family members working there let them lay some of them all and pay people a better wage. These drivers work so hard and so fast to get your food to you you wouldn't believe how hard they work a lot of them slow down but don't stop for stop signs they're really trying to get your food to you it should be respectful stop treating them like there's some kind of a slave or some kind of a person that's being paid for their delivery how'd you like to dry food play civ 6 miles and get a dollar tip or get no tip at all or have somebody say keep the change and its only $0.21? treat people well that's what Jesus Christ meant for you to do and if you don't believe in Jesus Christ do it because you were decent human being then how about that tip your drivers at least the price of gas 350 $4 and make them feel like they can go home and make a living that night too. read more

What a great little gem! I've been going there for years and it always delivers. The food is consistently good and the service is great. It's also a great bargain. I can't say enough about the owners or the food. read more

This place is addictive. Great food for a great price. I love Pho!!

Located just across from the Municipal building, Little Saigon has been serving authentic Vietnamese food for around twenty years. The inconspicuous exterior flows into a modest, yet inviting, dining area with seating for around twenty people. The restaurant is a true American family business. Mom and dad work as the greeters/waiters while grandpa refills water glasses and their daughter does her homework at a table. Many of my family friends are on a first name basis with the owners and update each other about their children each time they visit. I wrote a review in The Acorn (Upper Darby High School's newspaper) three years ago and to this day the owners remember me and ask how college is going each time I visit. Every meal comes with a complimentary salad of crisp iceberg lettuce with ginger dressing. The salad is great for its lightness (leaving room for the hefty entrees) and flavor (their dressing is my favorite of any kind I've ever had). The menu at Little Saigon is extensive and has great options for vegetarians, meat lovers and seafood lovers. A must for all eaters is the summer rolls, which are cold noodles and vegetables wrapped in rice paper served with peanut sauce. Other great appetizers include the Vietnamese crepe (fried egg with bean sprouts) and spring rolls. Little Saigon is BYOB. That being said, if you are looking for a non-alcoholic beverage I recommend the Vietnamese (iced) coffee, which is served with condensed milk, making adding sugar unnecessary. The jasmine tea is also quite good and never disappoints. As in most Asian restaurants, sharing entrees and appetizers allows you to get the most out of your dining experience, giving you a taste of everything the restaurant offers. The slightly large size of the entrees makes them conducive to being shared. It is perfectly fine, however, to order one entree per person, especially for heavy eaters. You'll definitely want to take anything that's left home for lunch the next day. My two favorite dishes at Little Saigon are the Vegetable curry with tofu and the vegetable noodle soup. The curry is a great assortment of broccoli, bamboo shoot, carrots, and other vegetables with large cubes of tofu that have a nice sear to it. The vegetable noodle soup (with vegetable broth) is the perfect comfort food. I've gotten non-vegetarian friends hooked on it. The vermicelli noodles are thin, long, and delicious and the broth is warm and flavorful. Another great dish is the pan fried noodles, which can be served vegetarian or with meat. This dish, in particular, makes great leftovers, as the noodles begin to absorb the sauce. Favorites of my meat eating friends include the pork dumplings, wonton soup, and the hot pots. Prices at Little Saigon hover around $10, with many entrees around $8-9. Make sure to leave room for dessert! The che bap (warm sticky rice with corn and coconut milk) here is wonderful. If I had a Vietnamese grandmother, this is how I'd picture her cooking. Little Saigon is a place that I grew up with and hope to continue to visit for many more years. read more