One of the best pho I have ever had. I ordered the pho with mixed meats and oxtail. Broth was flavorful and so good I didn't even put in Hoisin sauce or siracha. The broth was pure heaven by itself. Hubby ordered mi xao thap cam (fried egg noodles special combo?) It was pretty good. I came here for the pho and it did not disappoint. read more

By far my favorite pho place in the area. The broth is consistently delicious, and everything always seems to be very fresh. They've been around forever, and the owners are always very friendly and welcoming. read more

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My friend said he likes coming to Pho Saigon on his lunch breaks so decided to meet him there. I'm not from around this area of Washington so it took me a bit to find the restaurant. The place is clean with lots of seating and a lot of decor. It was lunch time and not very busy which was nice. I ordered the bánh xèo which I was pretty excited about since I've only ever had my Nanas own. The taste was authentic and was similar to my grandmas. I forgot what my friend had but he seemed to enjoy his dish especially since he orders it "every time he comes here". Lol. The waiter there was very nice. Order was taken promptly and food came out in a reasonable time. Overall, it was a good lunch and I would recommend. read more

Everyone talks about the owner, Paul, and he truly knows the definition of great customer service. We had a quick conversation while it was early in the day so not many customers were there. He told me that he really wants all his customers satisfied and to befriend them. In fact, I been there only 3 times and Paul and I know each other by name. All of that is great and really does bring customers back. The only slight downfall is that the price for pho is about $1-$1.50 more than other places I've been. But it's understandable because the restaurant is quite large and needs to cover its expenses. Nonetheless, the owner definitely brings his customers back and wants you 100% satisfied. Definitely will be back for my lunch breaks at highline college. read more

My family and I absolutely love this place. We drive 30+ mins just to eat here because it's that good. The environment is so welcoming and the owner is so fun to talk too. The owner is very hardworking and anyone who comes here would know too. When my family comes here, he's always so happy to tell us about the other good dishes that he has also. The pho is amazing but so is everything else on the menu. You can pick any dish and they will all be good :) read more

My fiance and I both swear this is the tastiest Pho we've eaten in the Puget Sound. It's the broth; it just has so much more flavor than any other Pho restaurant I've tried. The Bun Thit Nuong is just as delicious! Plus, as a few other reviewers have said, Paul is the best! We love coming here! And don't forget your ice cream when you're done! read more

Good food, enjoyed the vegetarian Pho while Michele had rice sticks with egg rolls and vegetables! We ate it all!

Best pho around!!! So personable and always open, rain, shine, snow, and power outages!!!! He runs his own small business and cares about his patrons!!!! He has amazing customer service and personal will learn your name!! Also feeds a few strangers along the way.... he's a great man!! read more

Pho Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

Best Pho period! Paul is the best, the food is the best, don't go here because it will ruin it for you to go get pho anywhere else. And if you become a regular maybe you can sit at the VIP table in the back and watch vietnamese dancing with the stars programs on the big screen! Free ice cream desserts! ...You'll know you are a regular when Paul knows your name and remembers what you orderd last time. read more

Best soup I ever had. Kind owner, reasonable price. I tried egg roll also, It filled by so much ingredients. It should become more famous read more

I have mixed feelings. I would probably give it 2.5 out of 5 stars, but there are no half-stars here so I'll round up to be fair to the business. Firstly, the food: The pho is good and the tendon can be very good. But it's inconsistent. One time I had very thin rubbery slices of tendon, the next it was delicious gelatinous hunks. The broth is very good, and the ingredients seem fresh. The fried rice is not good. It has too much soy in my opinion, and is a bit overpowering. But I like the texture. But if you get the shrimp & pork fried rice (a mix) both meats are overcooked even if the rice isn't. Also, tonight we got takeout and strangely the broth was barely lukewarm when we got home; not anywhere near hot enough to cook my husband's raw beef slices. This is not standard, though. We live across the street and picked up on the way driving home, so it was only in the car for 5 min max. However, maybe it sat out and cooled between when I called in the order and when we picked up. The broth was very hot last time we did takeout. An important note: I don't know if they use MSG here, but my body thinks they do! I'm mildly allergic, meaning it'll cause problems but I won't die, and I had all the symptoms of eating MSG after eating their food. I don't want to make any definitive claims, but I would recommend caution if you have an MSG allergy or sensitivity. Okay, the other category, the service: The owner, Paul, really wants your business and is a serious business owner. On one hand, he makes it a point to try to ask your name, ask what you like, and really schmooze with the clientele. I can appreciate his drive to have a successful business. But there is something just a little off putting and maybe a tad disingenuous about him. It feels as if he is wearing a mask. Like a mob boss that is asking you how you are and if you're happy in the neighborhood. An almost sociopathic drive to be the best and win your affection just to be a winner, more so than because he wants to make a customer be happy. It just feels like something's off. There is also a slight condescending tone in his manner, when he asks if you "know how to eat that dish?" There's a wrong way? And please don't keep asking me repeatedly every time I eat here if I know what I'm ordering when I get tendon pho. No, I'm not Vietnamese but yes, I love tendon and I've had it a million times before. Yes I know "how" to eat it. I think honestly I probably won't eat here again. It just seems like there are better options pretty close by without all the issues. But I understand why some people like it. Bottom line: pho can be good, pass on the fried rice, avoid if you are allergic/sensitive to MSG or fake magnanimity. read more

Paul, the owner, ensures that Pho Saigon is the best in the area! Not just compared with other Vietnamese restaurants, but ALL local restaurants. From your second visit on, Paul greets you by name and warmly welcomes you back. He's not simply a restaurant owner, but a friend in the commuinity, too. The food is fantastic! On my first visit, Paul brought me a sample of several dishes, all of which I enjoyed. As I paid, Paul 'created' a total since my order wasn't exactly on the menu. My meal was a mix of three entrees and accompanying appetizers, but my bill was just slightly more than a single entree! Paul asked, "Is that fair?" "Of course," I replied! I've been back several times and thoroughly enjoyed the meal and experience each time. As Nathan W. said in his review, remember your free ice cream at the end of the meal. read more

My boyfriend LOVES this place - no joke, like a little kid loves candy. He craves Pho and refuses to eat any where but here. We go about once a month and it is a real treat. My boyfriend always orders the all-meat soup (can't remember what number, 11 maybe?) and drinks it to the last drop everytime. I like the steamed rice and veggies. Best part of this place is the owner, Paul. He is very sociable and really cares about his customers. He makes a point to remember our names, and will always customize your food to whatever you like. Good prices too. The 2 of us eat for about $40 (with tip). read more

The many solid reviews of Pho Saigon motivated me to make the 15 minute drive from my workplace. I agree with the overall consensus that the broth has good depth of flavor and richness. If I were reviewing solely based on the merit of the broth, this place would get 4.5 stars from me. However, I ordered a #7 (rare steak and well done flank). My serving of rare steak was quite choice, but the well done flank was a total train wreck - almost entirely comprised of fat and cartilage. While I am not totally averse to a bit of fat and cartilage in my Pho, the proportions in this particular bowl of Pho were just way off. At $7 for a small bowl, my experience was no better than 3 stars. I would consider giving this place a second chance, as I know even the best Pho joints can have a bad day (or bowl, rather). read more

Had an amazing time here. The host/owner Paul is such a nice guy. My girlfriend tried REAL pho for the first time here and loved it. I would say, out of the many pho places I have been to, this is one of the best ever. Everything is house made and cooked for hours until a perfect flavor is reached, and you can taste it with every spoonful. I highly recommend this place if you are a first timer or a seasoned veteran of Vietnamese food. This place is worth a visit and if you are local, it is worth your repeat business. read more

i really like their lunch special plate!! Just enough to fill me up. Spare ribs, egg roll, broken rice yummmm. Sometimes I add an egg! Dont care for their spring rolls because you only can choose one shrimp or pork. I like them both together. read more

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We love Pho Saigon! We've became regulars because of how great it is. The Chicken pho is delicious! The chicken fried rice is bomb! The egg rolls too! We are never disappointed. To top it off Paul is the best! read more

We love this place and Paul is the homie. He always hooks it up with delicious food. It's my favorite pho place and I think Paul be putting the weed in the broth because we always coming back for more. read more

Pho Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

Perhaps I should have tried the pho instead of the lunch special. I walked in and they just pointed to an area and said number 2. Apparently the tables are numbered. They brought me some hot tea right away and didn't say anything, came back for my order and that was it. Everything was extremely hot, which is fine but they never came around to ask if I wanted water or anything else to drink. The beef had more fat on it then I would like. I've always been a little skeptical about those reusable chopsticks on the table, especially when they're all turned upside down so anybody could be touching them with their dirty hands. Waited awhile for my check to come which never did so I had to walk up there and wait to pay. People walked by and didn't say anything until the last finally came to the dinner and rang up my order. She swiped my card and left to take care of other things while it processed through and then just said thank you and had poor customer service. I'm not saying I need to be treated like a Prince, but they could at least make it seem like they want business. Wouldn't recommend this place for lunch at all. read more

Holly pho! Wow this is some good stuff. Sweet owner cooks it herself and has tons of flavor. Lots of beef and noodles! I will be back often. read more

Pho Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

If I could give a million stars, I would! Came in today for the second day in a row. I called to place my order for today, and also let him know about my order yesterday! The food was amazing (I had pho chicken and bought lemongrass chicken for my coworker). So, I decided to come back for the lemongrass chicken for myself today because he wouldn't stop raving about how good it was (and he wouldn't share). The only complaint was that there wasn't enough chicken to the rice ratio. I let Paul know about this and he gave me an extra portion of chicken with no charge. I will definitely be a return customer, at least once a week, from now on (: Customer service is fantastic. Food is to die for. And the free ice cream isn't too bad either. read more

I love the service here. Paul walks up, gives you some tea and asks if you know what you want. If not he asks what ingredients you like and makes suggestions. First time I came here I told him what I liked and he says "Cool man I'll take care you man." The food is damn good too. Pho is all about the broth. You gotta use bone as the base. They make a damn good bowl of noodles, beef and tripe here kids. Oh yeeaahh... read more

Pho Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

I've been a regular of Pho Saigon for nearly 5 years, and even though I've tried other pho places on a whim, I have yet to find one with service as excellent or food a delicious as you'll find at Pho Saigon. The broth of the pho is something that is impossible to duplicate (as they keep their recipe a highly guarded secret), and the small #7 (which is still a LOT of food) is probably my favorite dish. They do make, however, delicious chicken curry (make sure to ask for extra coconut milk!), lemongrass chicken, or the pork salad (which is more noodles than salad, but it is light, refreshing, and fills you up without leaving you feeling gross or greasy). Their Vietnamese sandwiches are also delicious (best I've had), if want something quick and delicious for lunch. My absolute favorite and number one recommendation, again, is the pho. You can't go wrong with the pho! It's always delicious, but you're in for a real treat if the owner, his wife, or his sister is cooking that day :). Speaking of the owner... Paul is absolutely phenomenal. He's incredibly personable, and will learn and remember your name by the 2nd visit at the latest. You can really tell that he loves what he does and that he loves his business! He'll joke around with you, check back about the food (something most pho places do not do), and you'll feel like a regular in no time! Don't forget your free scoop of ice cream at the end! Check out Pho Saigon -- best pho I've ever had!! read more

On a whim we saw Pho' Saigon while I was visiting my girlfriend at lunch. We though "hey pho' is healthy and inexpensive" and decided to go in and try it. What a treat, the food was incredibly good. I'm not a pho expert. They all have fairly the same recipe, but the Pho' here was exceptionally good. The meat tasted a little more tender than other places I have gone, and the meatballs were really good as well. We had an egg-roll (spring roll?) and it was delicious. As an added treat you get a free scoop of ice cream cone after you finish dinner. One thing I really liked is that the owner Paul was very personable. He asked our names, joked around with us and made friends with us immediately. The other Pho' places we've been to were NEVER this friendly to us and we really took note of it. Thank you Paul you really made our day. I really liked everything about this place and I'm sure I will be back. With this bad economy we are having, the prices here were awesome. At $6.75 for a Large bowl of pho' I consider it Cheap compared to other Pho' places and the portions were big. I recommend Pho Saigon to anyone who loves great Pho' and great customer service. read more

So my husband and I decided to come here after our flight on Monday. We sat in the car for about an hour deciding where we should go. When we finally made our decision and walked into Pho Saigon. From the time we walked in to the time we left the we couldn't have been happy with our choice. Paul made us feel so at home. The food was the absolute best pho we have ever had. We started with the spring rolls. Which were delicious. My husband had the oxtail pho and I had the vegetable. We loved them both so much we didn't leave anything left in our bowls. Our bowls were practically licked clean the soup was so good. Most places don't put much effort into their vegetable broth, but this broth was different. It was filled with flavor. This place honestly makes food that is good for the belly and the soul. Not only was the food incredible, but Paul made us feel at home. We wanted to come back before our trip was over, but our flight was earlier than we thought. Honestly we want to come back to Seattle just to see Paul and have the amazing food at his restaurant. I highly recommend you stop here, support a small business, and have the best pho of your life. read more

Where to begin? First Paul introduced himself. Then asked for our names. How can this be? This is not typically done.... Monday dinner time so not very crowded. and the larger than average Pho restaurant gave a feeling of openness vs. many which are small. Then we were asked if local or traveling through, if it was our first time or not. Aren't restaurants just supposed to take the order and put plates down? Why would someone be interested in us as a person? Very odd. Ordered #2 #30 (and another). The pre-service was laid out... with a comment that he would tell us everything when the food arrived. Overall very impressed. Food was unique, fresh and outstanding. To duplicate the food at home? Impossible for us... At another restaurant, I doubt it. The menu was very broad and I will look forward to the next visit. I look for Heart and Soul. This place has it! I look for meal which are is to duplicate. This place has it. If only it were not as chilly in the restaurant ..... that would make me smile. We will be back and I am putting Pho Saigon on my "Heart & Soul" list. To meet, greet, introduce, show & tell, offer personalized service, every bite special... a rarity. read more

For those of you who may have tried this place or been there a few times, it must taste and feel great for you guys. Shocked with this one star review you may be, but I've gone here many times over the past five or so years. This place used to be located at the present Church's Chicken joint. Since I've been a long time customer, why the bad review? Well... it used to be great, their pho was the best in town, maybe even in a 25 mile radius. When they moved, Paul surely enough, forgot our names and ceased from tentatively serving us, because we're "regulars" "familiar faces". It seems as though he likes to pick and choose who he chats it up with, ignoring other customers. The past few years I rarely went there because of the bad service from everyone. But last week my partner and I thought we'd give it a try again, thinking there food still has to be great. WRONG, it was awful, the "large" but small pho was broth consisting of water and a little bit of other stuff, my short ribs was about 5 pieces of meat and alot of fat, with ALOT of rice (a waste! there to make the dish look like your getting your monies worth), with a little bit of the sauce on the side, and the spring rolls had old veggies in it at $4.25 for two! Not only that, the prices went up at least $1-1.25. Charging .30 cents per to go box and .50 cents for credit cards, I understand the charge for a credit card, but boxes? for food people have bought and couldn't finish?? I understand budgets, but that's complimentary! Take away the ice cream then (which is unsanitary). Also, the lady who served us, maybe Pauls wife? Has a sour face all the time, never greeting customers, quickly taking our order as if she already wanted us to leave...rude. I'll never eat there again. Economic struggle, if that's the issue, should never be an excuse for poor service and food. read more

This is the ONLY place for pho in the area! I live in Seattle now and this is still the BEST pho I have ever had.. and this is coming from a Vietnamese guy who prides himself as a pho connoisseur. The broth is on point and the cuts of beef are excellent. U will not be disappointed. Also if ur not in the mood for pho, try the Mi Kho Thap Cam (Yellow noodles w sauce and all kinds of meat). Even the eggrolls are perfect (no fish sauce needed) and the grilled pork spring rolls are awesome. Also after your meal, u can eat ice cream on the house! Good food, good people and free ice cream.. this is a must try place! read more

One of my favorite spots! I order the shrimp spring rolls, chicken Vietnamese sandwich and #7 Pho ALL the TIME. Paul, the owner is always happy. Its nice to walk in and they know exactly what I want and how I want it. Sometimes I don't get noodles in my Pho, so they put extra vegetables in it instead. The spring roll sauce is perfect with a dab or a lot of red hot sauce - depending on if I feel spicy or not :) Some Pho places I've been to makes the sauce with too much peanut butter. The best Pho broth I've tasted! That's what makes the PHO and the difference! read more

They try their best to serve all tables timely. Okay food. Place could be more cleaner.

So I absolutely love this restaurant! A friend had introduced me to this place in 2008 and I have been coming here ever since. I have tried other pho restaurants and I haven't found another pho joint that's comparable. When the owner, Paul, is around he will take time to get to know you. I've taken a lot of people here and he's been great with recommending dishes or even having a dish made to order. He makes this chicken and rice noodle salad that my wife loves. It's loaded with grilled chicken, rice noodles, carrots, cucumber, lemon grass, lettuce topped with peanuts. I've tried the chicken noodle soup (pho ga) at other restaurants and this is the best. The flavor of the broth makes it worth it every time. I wanted to address two of the reviews here. I'm only speaking on the chicken dishes as that's all I've ever ordered. It's true that the pho and the chicken bahn-mi are a little more expensive than some other restaurants around, but the quality is the best. Quality takes time. I have never had the pork bahn-mi because the chicken is so good! These sandwiches are stuffed full of grilled teriyaki chicken slices, fresh carrot, cucumber and jalapeno slices and cilantro. The only time my bun has been soggy was when I reheated the sandwich in the microwave. I've also never been charged for a to go box when I can't finish my meal. I have only been charged for to go boxes on call in call orders, which is fine. read more

My husband and I are so pleased to have found this place. After moving out of our current neighborhood we were on the hunt for a good Pho restaurant close to us. Paul is the most gracious host that I have encountered. His friendly demeanor draws many customers. While I waited for my to go order he served me hot tea and got me comfortable while I waited. The food is amazing! The broth is the best that I have had. We will be returning for sure. Patricia read more

This is the best pho I've ever had! The broth is incredible. Paul the owner is awesome! Husband loves the Banh mi (good but not my favorite). Noodle dishes and pork chops are good but stick with what they do best - the PHO! read more

I was scoping around for close-by pho restaurants and decided to try this place out. The place was pretty chill and there were a few customers chatting amongst themselves. The inside was pretty big compared to the outside; filled with traditional Vietnamese decorations. The service, however, was phenomenal because our waiter was easygoing and totally accommodating. Although the food wasn't anything out of the ordinary, as I got pho tai with meatballs, I would definitely come again. read more

I really don't like giving three-star reviews but sometimes there's nothing else you can do. Pho Saigon was pretty unremarkable to me. Ordered a large bowl with everything (tripe, brisket, tendon, etc), it was priced about the same as you'd generally find elsewhere. Generous portions of meat, which was nice. And free ice cream was nice too. The lady that was serving and cashing people out though, she was scary. We felt rude and nervous about asking her for anything, even the most simple things (and let me make it easy for you guys: yes you serve yourself the ice cream, and walk up to the register to pay). So I dunno. Proximity to work is a good factor for coming back, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

Talk about great customer service! Paul is so friendly, comes up to customers introduces himself, asks questions! The broth is what makes this place stand out! It's so deLish & tastes fresh! FeeLs Like it's rare to find a good place like this! Very happy!!! read more

Just a note, I've only had two meals here, but I still look forward to visiting again. For my first visit I ordered pho with beef, tendon, tripe. Hot, delicious, fresh. For my second visit I ordered one of my favorite dishes, Vietnamese beef stew or bo kho. This meal could have been better. The broth was a little thicker than what I am used to. Plus, the meat needed more time cooking since it was chewy and rubbery, versus how I prefer it, moist and fork tender. It was tough to cut with a knife... The taste was great, the texture was not so great. I'll leave it a three stars, but I want to continue trying their menu. read more

I came here a few times for convenience. My friend and I would order the same thing and each time the bill is different. I would order steak and meatball which is a number off the menu but was always charged extra for meatball. When asked why extra charge Paul would say it's extra and not an item on the menu. Menu reads clear steak and meatball bowl of pho and that menu is wrong. He's shady with his chili oil. I eat very spicy and ask for second serving. Paul tells me they're out and that it needs to be made. Next customer comes in orders chili oil and gets it. Always extra surcharge on my bill. He rounds up to make it even and calculates math in his head. I won't be returning and do not recommend this place to anyone. I never get a written bill for food just receipt after paying so never know how much he charges for what. read more

This is my favorite pho restaurant. We moved to Renton but we still come here. It's worth it. read more

Pho Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Kent, Washington

Three reasons why you SHOULD come here! 1. The pho here is amazing! The broth is delicious, flavorful and well portioned! I had the chicken pho, my husband had the beef pho and my sister had seafood pho(it's not on the menu but they will make it for you if you ask) and all of us were impressed. It just became our go to spot for pho. 2. Paul, the owner provides excellent customer service. He is very friendly, remembers you and will talk with if there's down time! 3. Free ice cream!!! It's not just soft serve but real ice cream that you need a scooper for. Even if you don't live close to this establishment, I recommend taking the time to drive up, down, all around to eat pho here. You won't regret it! read more