Huge portions and amazing flavor! By far the best place we ate in Hilo! We tried many restaurants that lacked flavor, not this place.

New Saigon on a cute little mom and pop restaurant with delicious food! It's not fancy but has a nice view. Between 3 of us we ordered spring rolls, chicken pho, combo pho, and a banh mi. The spring rolls were huge and crunchy. Both types of pho were on point. This was the first time I have had chicken pho and was pleasantly surprised. I think it's my new favorite! My daughter said her banh mi was perfect, the bread was crunchy but soft. The service was ok. I think it's just the 2 of them so I have to give them props. I will be going back pretty soon for some delicious pho :) read more

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One of the best restaurants in Hilo if you're looking for comfort food. Can't wait to come back!

Are you still open for business? Every time we pass it's closed but the hours of operations say it's open. I tried calling no response. read more

Five of us came to have a family style dinner. We orders fried rolls, papaya salad, grill pork chops rice plate and dry chow fun with seafood. All were good except the papaya salad that was bland and the fried rolls tasted old - like it was fried before and refried again. The service was friendly and efficient. The place is clean. read more

Very friendly people! They were accommodating and patient with my order and questions. Pho and egg noodles were good. The broth was the beefy type. I'll try the tendon next time. read more

Food was amazing!! So delicious and fast the food came, left our plates empty. Service is super cute and family owned. Not crowded so everyone needs to come give them their business. Just wish there was some background music/noise but other than that it was great. Get the spring rolls and best Korean chicken in hilo not kidding read more

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Best Beef stew Phó in town. 4~5 different Vietnamese restaurants in Hilo but still served Best Beef Stew. No one can compared. read more

Right across the road from one of my favorite hotels is one my of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants. Far from fancy, the décor is low budget, but then the prices are quite good. Some of the tastiest food I've ever had, and the service is good considering it's just a modest family run operation. The patriarch doesn't seem to do much work, but he has a couple of photographs from his time in the South Vietnamese Navy. The next generation is doing all the work and I always leave here uncomfortably full because I just can't help myself. Every dish, every drink, the only drawback is they sometimes just randomly close. read more

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The food is hit or miss at times. The service is perfect for this tiny family restaurant. Papa is excellent wanting to please you. Their dry chili crisp is killer as well as their vegetarian spring rolls. Bun & vermicelli fisher are great. We will be back... read more

The tea was amazing, but unfortunately the rest of my experience did not align. After my order was made wrong, and I was allowed to keep it as well as the bread of my originally ordered meal. Upon payment, I was charged with ~$50 for everything in those photos. They had charged me for the order they made wrong, and the ingredients that would've come with my actual order. I was also disappointed because it was not worth $50 what so ever. The pho broth and beef stew broth tasted exactly the same, wish I could say there was a difference, but I couldn't find one. Disappointed. read more

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I love this little mom and pop shop! Everything tastes fresh and made to order! It's a small restaurant with family service that you just need to appreciate! read more

Last 5-6 times my elderly mother and I have tried to support this family business we drive all the way out only to find they're CLOSED! If I can even recall years back, the food was delicious. But memory fades and can not make new ones because always close. Oh well. We decided to give up. Shame. read more

I had the tofu and veg soup and my friend had the rare beef pho. We both loved our food. Service was great.

A little unassuming Vietnamese/Chinese diner. Today was my first time trying here after passing by countless times on a beach cruise. My dad and I were supposed to go to Sakura for dinner since we have a gift certificate, but they were popping. So dad suggested New Saigon. I'm so glad he did. We ordered the shredded roast pork rolls because I had no idea what they were, but was intrigued. It's a summer roll right shredded pork (like pork floss). It's served with the Nước chấm fish sauce with some onions, carrots, and chilis. Nothing too exciting, but pretty good nonetheless. Dad ordered the vermicelli with spring roll and chicken. I had the vermicelli with spring roll and pork. Omg this was the best vermicelli I've ever had and I've had my fair share from various places. First, the Nước chấm served with the vermicelli is soo good. Idk if it's the same one that's served with the rolls (this didn't have any garnishes), but it was yummy. It's slightly less "fishy" than others I've had and more sweet. The pork was very tasty. The marinade was sweet, savory, and it had a nice char. Dad said his chicken was "nothing special." He really liked the seasoning on my pork. He said the chicken was "like regular bbq chicken," but he also loved the Nước chấm. Also, they put lots of fried onion which made the taste and texture even better. Other places put some, but not enough where I can feel the crunch. The veggies were fresh and cut an appropriate size. Service was fast considering only uncle was working the floor with four tables. Don't come in looking for overly friendly service, but just enough to get the job done. Next time I come back home to Hilo, I wanna try other things on their menu. read more

New Saigon Restaurant - Shredded roast pork rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I love the authentic food and atmosphere, not to mention it overlooks a beautiful ocean scenery. Genuine mom and pop restaurant with delicious options. read more

Nice Resturaunt over looking the beautiful ice pond. Quick service. Hubby loves the tendon pho. His go to always. I enjoy the chicken pho. read more

New Saigon Restaurant - Tendon pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Great food all around. The pho is amazing as is the stew and pork chops. Also quite reasonably priced. Regards Beau Toichi read more

I like the vermicelli cold noodle salad. I get the pork and fried spring roll. The owners are friendly and great service! It's a relaxing spot to sit in and enjoy your meal read more

The pho was unbelievable . I we've back twice while visiting Hilo. I would highly recommend this place.

This Place Is Quaint. The Phô, Naturally, Was Exceptional. We Ordered The Pho Soup, Dry Pho, Fried Egg-rolls, Pad Thai, Fried Dumpling & Hong Kong-Style Noodles, (fried)! Yes! The Theme Of This Lunch Is Fried Food! Yummy! read more

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Recently came back from Vietnam and this place is as Delicious as it was pre Vietnam. Order anything you want it's all as delicious as in Saigon it's self. Calming, warm ambience. Friendly family service. read more

Consistently delicious every time!!! We got the Fried noodles with vegetables and egg for our 2 yr old granddaughter, but was big enough for 3 of us! No pic cause it was gone...she loved it! Staff are super friendly and they remember my off the menu order every time...lemongrass tofu salad! SO good! And don't forget to get a Thai Iced Tea! Delicious!!! read more

New Saigon Restaurant - Lemongrass tofu salad! SO good! - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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This is based on a takeout order for a family of four. We got the ginger chicken (hot) and grilled pork with vermicelli and summer roll. The grilled pork was tasty but the portions were a little light when comparing to typical plate lunch portions. The ginger chicken was so-so, probably wouldn't order again. Not bad Vietnamese food for Hilo. read more

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One of the best places to get pho! They give a lot of broth which I loved. Perfect on a rainy day in Hilo! Staff are really nice too!

Great food Always I always love what ever I order My crew always enjoys the food at New Saigon restaurant it is the best food on the island when you go inside tell them Town And Country Moving And Storage told them to eat there read more

New Saigon Restaurant - We eat there all the time my crew and I Always order and the food is the Best on the island - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Vegetable Pho was great! Spring rolls very good. Great food after a long flight and drive to Hilo.

Staff is very friendly, great location- right by the airport. Service is great, food is awesome. read more

New Saigon Restaurant - Rice plates, noodles and drinks - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Very good place for some delicious homestyle pho! Very delicious and the whole family enjoyed.

The last time I ate there, a rat was in their bathroom. I went to use the bathroom and the rat looked up at me before running into a hole in the wall. I'm not sure how sanitary their restaurant is since I saw that. read more

I have ordered 2x from this place, both times the order was incorrect. Ordered spicy chicken-got cashew chicken instead. Second time ordered papaya salad, got larb or something that resembled larb. My Hilo clients like this place, but the non-Vietnamese food quality is lacking. If you do phone orders, ask for the son in law... read more

We were looking for a quick place to eat for lunch while on a drive back to Kona. This is definitely my kind of place - small, family owned, no frills. Service was quick, food was quite tasty (pork bahn mi for me, lemongrass chicken for the husband) but pretty skimpy on the meat portion - especially on the bahn mi. Bahn mi also didn't have jalapeño which would have really added to it. Oh, I also had the Vietnamese coffee which is something I don't usually order, but it was delicious - strong and sweet :) read more

We love the food here. I just came here to vent my frustration at the fact they they close randomly all the time and even when open will not answer the phone half the time. Unprofessional. Can't tell you how many times I've driven there only to find they stayed home that day or called for takeout and nobody picks up. Hey, at least the food is great or else I wouldn't be here complaining! read more

Nice people, delicious food. Easy to get to and good parking. All good freshly made. Family business and family friendly for a comfortable meal. read more

Our go to place in Hilo, the food is Awesome & Tasty. The service is great! They always fill your water on a timely manner. Lot of parking. I love the healthy choices on their menu. Convenient spot next to the ocean & the main hotels in Hilo. Great Dishes to eat Soup Tofu Vegetable All the Phos are awesome! Pork Chops Shrimp & Egg Plant Beef Stew Spring Rolls Summer Rolls read more

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Best beef stew ever. Was not expecting it to be that bussin dude. Get it with the french roll and it is even more bussin. ong

Rainy weather + a cold = some Pho Bò for tonight's supper. My boyfriend came up with the brilliant idea to go and try out this restaurant. We wanted some soup and we were not disappointed, whatsoever. The soup was excellent! Also, thanks to the elderly man who made sure to fill our waters every single time it went empty. We appreciate the little things! read more

New Saigon Restaurant - Rainy weather + a cold = some Pho Bò for tonight's supper. - Vietnamese Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Excellent Banh mi and Great wonton soup! Owners are very nice. This is the real deal.

The food are amazing!! But most importantly the owner and his wife are the best they so good to Us we love it so much if u guys come to island you should take come and try it I don't know abt otherrewiew !! read more

Amazing food great service really great water the view is emaculent the pho is one of the best in Hilo