a 3.5 but with room to grow. The good service got them the 4. The place kind of smelled bad when we got there. But the pho was pretty darn good. The server was super helpful and kind. I got the meatball and fatty beef pho and was pretty happy with all of it. I got it without the noodles and that just got me extra pho and the beansprouts and other veggies in it was great. I still have some pho in my fridge and going to eat it today and bet it is even better. Pho ages well. Very mixed reviews of this place. Has great potential. Better than what was there before. Hope they keep showing improvement and getting better reviews. Good luck! read more

And I so wanted to like this place, since I love Vietnamese food and this place is fairly close. Went there for Saturday lunch. Nicely decorated for strip mall asian restaurant. We were the only people in the restaurant and service was very prompt. I ordered from Vietnamese side of menu, and my wife from Chinese side. To start, we had Cha Hap (steamed ground pork and chicken) and hot and sour soup. Not terribly impressed with Cha Hap - sort of spam consistency, and not a lot of flavor, although accompanying fish sauce helped with that. Hot and sour soup was OK. I liked that it did not have any gloopiness, and it tasted quite fresh, but not a whole lot of depth of flavor. I had Pho with rare beef and meatballs. So that you know, the meatballs are sliced, also with spam like consistency. The broth was, at best, average. Again, little depth of flavor. It had a slight anise flavor. You can get better tasting Pho at Phuong, Co, and in the small eating area in H&L Asian Supermarket. And the noodles were significantly undercooked. My wife had chicken curry, which should have been labeled onion curry. The dish had little chicken and, without exaggeration, consisted of about 80% onion. The sauce itself was tasty enough, but no evidence of spice. I said above that the service was prompt upon our arrival. However, after we had finished our meal, our plates sat on the table for over 10 minutes before my wife had to get up and ask the server, who had her nose in a book a few tables down, for the check. And we were still the only people in the restaurant. read more

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Pho was so so or sa sa but not great. Nice remodel from the old Chinese restaurant or waitress was attentive some of the other staff look like they couldn't be bothered. Hostess was attractive but could've upped her personality level to be a little friendlier and more accommodating after all this is a new place. Beware of the fish sauce absolutely the worst smelling fish sauce I have ever experienced and what a mistake it was to taste it! I realize traditional fish sauce is made with rotting fermenting fish left out in barrels in the sun but this one was particularly obnoxious. It is a welcome and needed addition to James Island and if they can tighten things up they should do well. Perhaps they need a field trip to Phoung on Rivers Ave and use that as a benchmark. read more

I've only done takeout so I can't attest to the dining experience, but the food was good. It was ready in the time quoted to me on the phone. The hostess was very kind in greeting me when I arrived and showing me where to go and pay. The lo mein was lick the plate good, but the pho broth left something to be desired. I would order it again, but it doesn't seem this will be a replacement for Co or any other options off Rivers Ave. Pho broth is a delicacy and takes love and time. I'm grateful to have another spot for all the other dishes on their extensive menu. read more

This place is great. My wife and I are from CA and found it pretty hard to get great Asian food here in the low country so we are thankful for this place. I swear we eat here at least once a week. The pho, pad thai, and veggie lo mein are some of our favorites. He people are always very nice also. And our orders always come out the way we ordered them! read more

Pho wasn't good Walked in with my wife and he told us sit wherever and gave one menu for two people at a table.... Once he brought the food out he never came to check on us to see how did it taste.... The pho was not portioned at all... one bowl to much water not much noodles the second bowl not much water a lot of noodles and both bowls lack meat The pho sac biet was horrible And bad service from the waiter Overall not a good place to eat I wouldn't go back there with my wife read more

So excited to have this little gem on JI. Food is great, prices are fair and portions are large. Nicest wait staff and they are always willing to offer up menu favorites to help us decide. read more

All good except waiter was grumpy and not helpful with questions about menu!Service was fast and dish dumped on table and waiter gone!My first visit and it was not busy!Tried the soup withe vegs on side ,it was ok!Next visit ordered the roast pork lomein and it was the best I've ever had anywhere!!Will come back for that and hope grumpy waiter is gone!! read more

So good and service is amazing. We've had it both done in and Togo and it's been amazing every time.

Stopped in for lunch and were very impressed. They apparently opened with new owners 2 weeks ago. Pho Soup broth outstanding. Vermicelli very good. Clean place and good service. Check them out. read more

Yay!!! This place is awesome! I forgot to take a picture because I was so impressed and snarfed up all my Bun thit!! Great service - clean and friendly!!! Finally Pho close to home!!! read more

If you love pho, don't get pho at the moment. It was a BIG disappointment. Everything you use is plastic. I didn't expect to get a $13 bowl of pho in a $4.95 plastic bowl. Not worth the money. No condiments for your pho except thaT one sauce cup they make for you (hoisin and sriracha) and plate of veggies. Service was not decent. It was difficult enough to request for more condiments even if they need to put it in a plastic sauce cup. The sweet tea was not good. It tasted like it was old. The lemon they gave you was shriveled up. They charge you for a dish that you never bought. The only thing we bought that was good is the house special lo mein. read more

Went there during their grand opening. Service was mediocre. Took 30 mins to get my pho and there weren't many patrons in the restaurant. In addition, I could overhear the servers gossiping about their clients which creates an awkward situation in general. Only had the pho and it was okay. Could use more flavor in the broth and a little bit more protein. Will try again once they work their opening kinks out. read more

This is the most authentic Vietnamese food in Charleston area. We drive an hour to eat here because it's simply unparalleled. We have always had great service and great food here!! read more

First time here at Pho Saigon with my wife. The soap were very good. Love it, will come back try a different dishes. read more

Finally!!!! My husband and I recently moved from Southern California and have missed pho, ( there are a few places here that have pho but let's be honest it's just not that good) this place is amazing. The staff is so friendly and everything we have tried so far has been so delicious. Highly recommend this place! read more

So happy to have a Vietnamese spot in the neighborhood. Came in for the first time today with the girlfriend and we really enjoyed the food. Maybe not the best Vietnamese we've ever had, but certainly hit the spot. Service was quick, place was clean, and it seems like a place we will be visiting a lot in the future, pho sho! read more

This is my favorite Pho restaurant. Great atmosphere friendly efficient service. Awesome Pho. read more

Pho Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Bun bo hue was excellent! Service was good. Havent tried takeout yet but about half the patrons there were picking up.

Excellent fresh ingredients cooked well. Dishes were as authentic and delicious! Didn't try any Chinese dishes but the Vietnamese dishes are certainly worth coming to this simple, very pleasant restaurant. read more

I had the Pho Tai and it is the best I have ever had. Can't wait to go back and try another offering

Yesterday afternoon was the second time my wife and I have eaten at Pho Saigon on James Island. We originally happened on this pleasant Vietnamese/Chinese restaurant in the James Island shopping center across from Wappoo, near Harris Teeter, by chance and went in for lunch because we were hungry and will go out of our way for Vietnamese pho. The restaurant is run by a family from Danang, Vietnam, and has been open for about two years. I wish we had known about it earlier. Previously we traveled once to North Charleston for pho, which was much inferior to the one served here. The only other place in the Charleston area that has decent pho is Co on King Street. So far, at Pho Saigon we have only eaten the pho, but we were pleased to see that they also offer a variety of what they call "New York Style Chinese Cuisine." I saw one of their Chinese dishes, which did look authentic. We are eager to bring our son and his family here, because they are fans of Chinese food, and my son appreciates good pho. Especially pleasing about this restaurant is its ambiance. They have five comfortable booths and several tables and also have a takeout menu. They offer beer and wine, although the wine selection is limited. I like either with these cuisines, but probably would opt for beer with my dinner. We plan to be regulars. They were not busy, so word or mouth would help. read more

The Asian male waiter host not friendly if your Asian and lack of customer service. Food is not bad but will not come in again due to bad service. Been waiting 20 mins and he has test to take my family's order. An America gentlemen came in after us and the Asian waiter greeted him and took his order right away. Not Asian friendly. read more

Always enjoy the atmosphere, food and friendly service. They make you feel very much at home and that your business is appreciated.

Some of the best Pho I've ever tasted. Staff is friendly and efficient. Will be going here regularly as it is conveniently close to my home. Nice cozy spot to stop in on your lunch break. read more

I could eat the summer rolls with shrimp and pork chops with rice and fish sauce every day. Haven't tried the Chinese part of menu though.

Writing this review as I'm getting the check it was so good. I had the v6. Pho tai bo vien. Pho with Beef meatballs and rare beef slices. Amazing. read more

We ordered spring rolls and pad Thai - both were absolutely delicious. The restaurant is spacious, clean, nicely decorated and quiet. Excellent experience. Portions are large and prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend. read more

I'm really sad to say that they did not meet my expectations. We just moved from Hawaii where they have some amazing Pho spots, and some may say I am a little obsessed with Pho. I really miss the amazing pho place down the street from my house and was hoping I could find some yummy pho in Charleston. I ordered the shrimp pho with extra veggies. The veggies were yummy they had a great variety in there for me, but the broth was just not good. It just tasted watered down and had too much oil floating on top. I had to douse the whole thing in hoisin sauce to give it some more flavor. I also ordered the summer rolls which were okay, nothing to write home about. The peanut dipping sauce was quite good though. My husband had the Pad Thai which was a special that night, he said he enjoyed it but they used thicker noodles than what he is used to. They were more like the Pad See Ew noodles. As far as the service our waiter was nice and got us drinks and food quickly. The place wasn't too crowded but it was also a super rainy gross evening so maybe everyone was staying home. I am going to continue searching for a new pho place as this just isn't it for me. read more

Pho Saigon always came up on my Vietnamese cuisine searches in Charleston area. We never made an attempt because this place is a little bit of a of drive from our house. We finally tried it tonight on the way to see Christmas lights at James Island county park. We are so glad to have found a decent Vietnamese restaurant in Charleston. We will definitely return to try other items on menu. read more

If you want pho in Charleston, this is the closest place. Pho was amazing! Spring rolls were good; nothing amazing just normal. Really great pho broth but not enough noodles. I would easily of had 2 bowls. Service was good. read more

The pho is PHOnonenal. Worth the drive! We go at least twice a week every week! It is unPHOgettable. PHO real, all puns aside, go to Pho Saigon for the best pho. read more

This place is lovely. Dark wood inside, soft music, excellent service. The menu is three pages in length = something for everyone. Part of the menu is Vietnamese food, and the other part is called "New York Style Chinese". I ordered the sesame chicken and it was delicious and a huge amount of food. Love that they also serve wine and beer, and I also noticed that the tables and floor were immaculate. This place is a gem on James Island. read more

The third time is not the charm. The first time we went to Pho Saigon we waited in line in the lobby for several minutes to be told they were closing early (mind you it was 30-40 minutes before they're scheduled closing time). The second and third times, months apart, the food was good but the service was terrible It took 10 minutes to get menus, another 10 for someone to actually take our order and close to 30 to get our food. Our waiter never returned to the table once he dropped off the food. We had to ask the waitress tending to the table beside us for water refills and after waiting to catch a glimpse of our waiter for way too long, I walked to the bar to ask for a box for my leftovers. After several more minutes, the bartender brought the box not our waiter-we never saw him after he brought our food. I'm pretty certain we won't return. I think three try's to get it right is enough. read more

The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is cause I've only been once. I'm from northern VA where there are excellent Asian restaurants. This place could hold its own. We started with fried dumplings. They were pan fried not deep fried. Delicious. I had egg drop soup. Very good. I tried the Udon soup special. $10. It has lots of shredded white meat chicken. My wife had the Sesame Chicken. For $12 it was a large plate of large white meat chunks. Very tasty. Both dishes came piping hot. The place was very clean. Our server was nice and attentive. I'll be back. And I bet I'm giving out the 5th Star. read more

Lunch today was our first visit to Pho Saigon and it won't be our last. My husband had the mi xao ga from the Vietnamese menu and I had the moo goo gai pan from the Chinese lunch special side of the menu. While the prices may be a little over average for similar restaurants on James Island, the quality and flavor was definitely worth it. Give this one a try if you enjoy something other than bar food or pizza on James Island. ( Also, try the Italian restaurant, Amalfi, just few doors away. We need to support both of these James Island restaurants.) read more

So nice to see a Pho place on James Island! I'm a Pho snob and can't give their Pho a full 5 stars, but it's definitely good food and I plan to go back. I only ordered take-out, so I can't comment too much on their service, but I thought it was nice that they offered to repack my order when they saw that I was carrying it on my bicycle. read more

Delicious! It's so nice to have good Asian food on James Island. The staff is very friendly and helpful, too.

Fantastic Vietnamese food! The pho is incredible as well as the Vietnamese crepes. Great service as well. Highly recommended