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With the colder weather, New Saigon is a great place to warm up with a comforting bowl of pho or other noodle soups. I was very impressed by the depth of the broth flavors for both the pho and the bun bo hue (spicy lemongrass); I had several bowls of bun bo hue in its place of origin in Vietnam and New Saigon's version tasted very authentic (though for the less adventurous, does contain pork hock).
No frills, but clean & authentic place to get Vietnamese food in Dormont. It's street parking, but there are some side streets nearby too where you can park for 2 hours without a permit. Our server was friendly and prompt and the food came out quickly. I had a craving for a chicken vermicelli bowl and the one here totally met my expectations. It was fresh, crisp, and perfect for a summer day. The veggies had a good crunch to them and the sauce was tangy and bright. The chicken was tender and the spring roll was very crispy. I thought the portion size was fair for the price. Can't wait to go back.
New Saigon GOOD: Top Notch Banh Mi sandwhich - serious wow factor BAD: Nothing much - a little pricey over 10$ but worth it I had a disappointing meal at another local place. Rather then finish it, I tried New Saigon nearby. I'm really glad I did. I wasn't sure what to expect with the banh mi sandwich, but I went for it and it was great. The meat was tender. The sweet and spicy sauce was excellent and the real star actually was the cucumber slices which gave it a cold, refreshing crunch. I just may put cucumbers on all my sandwiches going forward. i highly recommend new saigon in Dormont.
Shrimp pho with add of sirracha sauce and extra lime because i personally like my soups lemony. It was delicious. Yumm, Yumm, yummy
I've been looking for the most authentic Vietnamese food and so far, this is my clear winner. I can't wait to have their pho. So far I've had their bah mi, which was delicious and not dry, and their grilled chicken bun (vermicelli noodle bowl) which was MASSIVE and so fresh. I had a few questions about what the blood tofu was on the menu and if the bun bowl was a vermicelli bowl. I can't tell you the answers, honestly. Waters were refilled promptly. The ambiance is meh. Parking can get a bit crowded all over the street but we parked in a residential area and it was free to do so.
Bahn mi was pretty good! Got takeout from here and the bahn mi with pork was the star for me. Also got chicken pho and it was just okay. The broth and the veggies were great but unfortunately the chicken was dry and the noodles were all clumped together into a big mush (I got takeout) noodles were in a separate container. Good packaging though overall. Would give them another chance for dine in
The daughter was craving pho so after searching yelp, decided to come to New Saigon and it definitely hit the spot. The broth in the pho was good. The best dish was the salt and pepper shrimp which was the best we've ever had, we've had a lot... so good that it was devoured before we could snap a pic. Excellent service.
Solid spot for Vietnamese food. Not a ton of this cuisine in Pittsburgh, especially in Dormont, so it's nice to see a spot like this. I got takeout. Honestly, I think the rating would be higher if I went in person. It's the kind of spot that doesn't really work well for takeout but may be quite good in person. Regardless, I got the wonton hu tieu and the pineapple boba milk tea with strawberry and passion fruit popping boba. The wonton hu tieu was quite unique. If you get takeout, they have the broth, the noodles, and the vegetables separate for you to assemble. The plastic container the noodles are placed in is too small to fit all the broth they give. Flavor wise, the broth was strangely a bit sweet. There were too many green onions for my liking as well. The noodles were alright, but nothing special. They were also somewhat clumped in the takeout. The wontons were the best part. They had a nice amount of filling (which seemed to be some kind of meat but I can't say which kind). The other meat on top was pretty fatty and just not really my favorite but it's nice to have a double meat portion. The boba was very good, though. It was a tad bit on the expensive side, but the quality was great. Sweet and perfectly milky. The boba was fresh and had great flavor. All in all, this is a solid spot. It's just that I think it would be better in person than with takeout, and the broth wasn't exactly my favorite. But the boba was great and I'm willing to give it another shot.
I have never in my life has such over fried tofu. Painful to eat. Side note- when packaging to go pho, the vegetables should NEVER be packaged in the hot broth. They should be place in the container on the side. Why would I want to eat soggy wilted vegetables ? And with that being said, the vegetables take up so much room in the broth container- how much broth am I even getting lol? Really utterly disappointing food for $20 a meal. General tso tofu is inedible and the pho is pathetic. Also, hot food in styrofoam is literally a major carcinogen as well as just horrible for the environment. A+ for you.
AUTHENTIC BUN BO HUE!! oh my gosh, i finally found some authentic vietnamese food here! I got the spicy beef noodle soup and it has all the authentic rustic components that reminds me of home. my parents are vietnamese immigrants and i grew up eating really good homemade vietnamese food. I recently moved to pittsburgh and was sad the vietnamese scene was lacking. happy i found this place! i know its authentic when it has the pork blood cubes and pork hooves. thank you for doing it right I ordered to-go, but will be visiting in person to try their pho
we came during the last couple hours on a sunday and the owners were super welcoming and made sure we were well taken care of during our visit. the food was great during a cold night and we came out satisfied from our pho cravings. we got the rare beef pho and shrimp fried rice which i'm sure are popular choices. the pho came in a large bowl so me and my friend were able to split one order in half, and still came out full.
I was here for dinner and got the vermicelli bun and a large bowl of just Pho broth. Food was very good bit $$$ were a little steep. $10 for the broth which usually is about $6 everywhere else I go. Bun was good but portion was about 20% less than most places I go to. Overall great food though and friendly staff. Hard to get into if you have disabilities because the front steps are sunken in and harder to use. I would definitely recommend and be back when I'm in the area.
5 years ago
Great new addition to Dormont! We've now ordered take-out from New Saigon twice, and were very pleased with the food and service both times. The first time we ordered the New Saigon Pho Special and the Pork and Shrimp Hu Tieu. Both were delicious and we were especially impressed with the generous servings of fresh herbs and meat (also noting the perfectly cooked shrimp). The Hu Tieu was new to me--similar to Pho but with a pork-based broth, and so great on a cold winter evening. We'd ordered the New Cua (crispy crab spring rolls) but they were out and offered to substitute the Bo La Lot (grilled minced beef with herbs, etc.), which was also generously portioned, fresh, and delicious. Soups were a little on the cool side by the time we got them, but they heated up easily in the microwave, and we figure a few hiccups are inevitable in newly-opened restaurants. On our second round, we ordered hot and sour soup, fresh spring rolls, tofu chow fun, and the crown jewel of the evening, the grilled pork chop rice plate. All were good, although the chow fun was somewhat less flavorful than the other things we've tried. However, as noted by another reviewer, the pork chop plate is really something special. Very generous serving and everything perfectly prepared, including a runny egg and super flavorful, tender, and juicy pork chops. Really too much food for a single entree, but I couldn't stop myself and ate it all. Finally, service has been super friendly and considerate each time, so my only wish is that they eventually add my favorite dish from Mekong--the banh xeo. read more
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We tried this Pho place since our usual spot to get Pho is closed for vacation and this was near our work. We got the Thai Boba Tea, a Mountain Dew and two Rare Beef Phos. I asked for no cilantro in my soup and they were able to accommodate that and it was perfect! The broth was very tasty and everything was perfectly cooked. I would absolutely go back for more! read more
I've never been to the Mekong that was in this location so I'm not sure if they are the same owners. This place is nestle in the corner of a building! Inside was a tad smaller then I was expecting, probably 10 tables. I ended up getting the Bun Bo Hue which was so flavorful!!! Nothing needed to be added to the broth except for the veggies that came on the side. The pho broth was pretty good. The noodles were just a tad over cooked but overall it was yummy! We got Banh Mi, traditional ones. They actually forgot the carrot and daikon in my sandwich but they brought some out on the side. It definitely could use more pate but the bread was soft and crunchy! We went on a Saturday afternoon and all the tables were full! Everyone had a bowl of soup in front of them so that definitely tells you something! We only got water and maybe because it was busy they didn't refill the waters. Once they took your order and brought you the food they didn't really check on you but I find that very common with a lot of Asian restaurants that aren't modernized! I would definitely come here again for the bun Bo hue. It's the best I've had in Pittsburgh! read more
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We were in the mood to eat Vietnamese food in Pittsburgh. After looking at different places decided on this spot. Ordered these 3 dishes and was happy with the results. Great food and service. We will be back. read more
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This is some of the best pho I've ever had! The broth has a wonderful depth and richness. The beef, noodles, and accompaniments were all very fresh & perfectly done. The crispy spring rolls were light and served with a complex dipping sauce that was sweet, spicy, and fresh all at once. The only drawback was they were not warm all the way through. The pho more than made up for it though. read more
3 years ago
Every time I'm in a new city I like to find a good pho spot and this did not disappoint. The broth was so rich that I did not need to add a thing. The meat was very tender. The spring rolls were flavorful as well and tasted different from the many I've had before from other restaurants. The service was amazing, my waitress was so sweet and attentive. I am a pho lover and don't really write reviews but here I am. read more
5 years ago
I wanted to love this place especially since it got stellar reviews, but I was just disappointed when I went a couple weeks ago. I tried the General Tso's chicken with lo mein instead of rice, fresh spring rolls, and crispy spring rolls. The fresh spring rolls were good, but the crispy ones, unfortunately not at all. They seemed old and a bit burnt, and I'm not sure what was all inside of them. I was expecting to pay more for lo mein instead of rice, but I believe this was a $4 up charge. The chicken and sauce itself was not good at all. The sauce was very bland and the chicken seemed like maybe it was frozen chicken. I hate to give a bad review, but unfortunately this place just did not do it for me. read more
4 years ago
Small little restaurant on the corner. There wasn't much reviews to go by but it seemed like everyone enjoys this place. Menu was a little limited after the sushi was taken out. Came here for the fried fish and it must've been popular because another party had ordered it as well. But it wasn't on the menu so I assume it's a special. The fish had a good amount of meat on it but some parts did seem a little undercooked. Veggies were fresh and the noodles could've been a little thinner. I wish the fish would've been fried just a little more crispy. Since it's a smaller spot, it definitely got busy quick. read more
4 years ago
We've been looking for good pho and finally found it! This place was packed when we walked in and saw many people come in for to-go orders so knew it had to be good. Will be back for sure! read more
4 years ago
Got for take out. Fast delivery. All items were presented nicely and each item tasted so good! All healthy and fresh ingredients! Love! read more
5 years ago
We had just drove in from out of town and wanted to good bowl of pho. This spot met every expectation! The staff were very friendly and hospitable. Saved it as one of my favorites! read more
4 years ago
The only waiter working on a Friday night was slammed, that's on management. Fresh roll with peanut sauce spectacular. MXG was so good, it's so hard to find the right crispy noodles. Betel leaf wrapped beef was really interesting with awesome fresh herbs. Balance of flavors, seasoning, cook level, and freshness were all great. Really excited to promote this place!!! read more
5 years ago
Ordered delivery and was impressed how authentic the Vietnamese is! The nem is my all time favorite dish as a kid so I was so happy to find it on the menu. They use the proper lettuce too. I hate it when places use iceberg for Vietnamese food. Look forward to trying more dishes! read more
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