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We got 2 bowls about $18 each and one order for spring rolls for $8.50 coming out to be about $50 ( with tax). Definitely enjoyed this spot and would come again! Loved that the broth is clear and flavorful. Pho also come with the complimentary side of basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, jalepeno and lemon. The slices of meat was not overcooked or too dry and decently sized. Would definitely come back to try more. We got seated immediately and the service was fast.
I was on a road trip and roadtrips, especially on the chilly California Coast, call for pho. I'm sorry I don't make the rules. I picked pho Saigon out of other spots in Daly City/SSF because of readily available parking, and went in blind, so it is surprising to me that there are so many bad reviews. My party really enjoyed the pho that we ordered! The restaurant is located in a shopping plaza with a clean, no frills interior. They still had a good number of customers during late dinner hours on a weekend, though there was no wait. We each ordered a bowl of beef pho, I got #2. The soup was clean, not overly spiced, and slightly sweet, just the way I like it. If I had to give feedback, it was not as rich as some of my 5 star pho places, but it was a well-balanced bowl nonetheless. I appreciate that they had little containers for the sauces, and that they had chili sauce, sriracha, and hoisin. Since the pandemic I've seen many pho spots lacking some combination of the above items, all of which are crucial to my personal pho enjoyment. Prices were higher here than I am used to, but what else can I expect from SF? The lime, cilantro, and bean sprouts were all clean and fresh. There was a decent amount of meat, not huge enough, in my opinion, to justify $17 for the medium size bowl, but the meat all tasted fresh and I really liked the flavors. The tendon was tender, they did give more tripe than I am used to seeing, and most wonderfully, the brisket tasted properly seasoned, and not just dunked in the broth at the end. I really liked the pho here, and would definitely come back next time I am in the area. Hopefully I don't run into the problems that other diners have pointed out.
Decent reasonable Viet cuisine in an open airy venue. Basic, no frills and friendly enough service. Walk on in and the hostess will direct you to any open table of your choice. Sit down, scan the menu and place your order. For this visit, we chose the #58 BBQ Pork Vermicelli. Within minutes, we had our plate which we split for as this was my late afternoon "touch-up" after skipping lunch. All ingredients were fresh and on point, but nothing really too remarkable about this dish here. Reasonable amount of pork so that's a plus. I wish there was just a tad more lettuce to go with it. Competent no-nonsense meal this was. The service was fast on delivering the water too. VERDICT: Overall nothing too special here, but this fits the bill when you just want something healthier to eat that isn't fast food. Getting Here: The parking lot in this midi-sized mini-mall is rather small given all the stores here, so you have to hunt a little bit. Seems there is also Sam-Trans bus stop just outside, and hey, if you own a Mercedes (we don't), this is a good place to sit down and enjoy a meal while they are fixing your car just up the hill.
We used to come here all the time. This used to be our favorite spot. But not anymore after this.... After I got done eating my pho I saw a piece of hair swimming in my soup. So I picked it up with my chopsticks and put it on the side of the bowl. It almost looks like a pubic hairs. Disgusting. Never coming back.
We came here extra late around 830 on our long road trip home. It was surprisingly decent. The pho had authentic southern viet flavors. The service was quick and the prices were very reasonable for San Francisco. The ambiance itself was okay, more empty tables, but we were just happy that they were open. The staff didn't speak Vietnamese, which was surprising. However, their flavors were there and that's all that matters to me. Overall 5/5 Thank you for serving us so late and so close to closing time.
Can't believe I hadn't updated by review from 4 years ago. In that time I've eaten there or ordered take-out dozens and dozens of times. On an chilly Christmas Eve day, I took an extra long lunch and had a hot bowl of Bun Bo Hue. It was spicy and tangy (squeezed 3 lime wedges) and full of noodles and meat. It was fantastic. I wondered why I had not ordered more often. I will not forget about in the future. A great place in my area and one of my Go-To spots for Vietnamese. A special tip of the cap to Karen who has been there for many years and is always courteous and helpful. One pic this time.
Pho Saigon is a casual eatery located in South San Francisco's Westborough Plaza with a spacious interior serving up Vietnamese cuisine like pho and a variety of other traditional dishes. Many years have passed since I last dined at Pho Saigon, but since Z and I were already at the shopping centre last night (February 1, 2026), I suggested to DJ that we order dinner take-out from here. His immediate response was, "I thought that you didn't like that place?" True, I was not a fan of their phở, but I was willing to try them again for the sake of convenience; at 7:30 PM on a Sunday night, our options were quickly dwindling as the other restaurants I was looking at were closing at 8 PM. Pho Saigon closes at 9 PM on Sundays. The brightly lit dining room was busy, but, luckily, not so packed that I easily found an available table to sit at and peruse the menu. The venue also appeared to be clean and orderly. Pho Saigon's picture-filled menu is extensive, featuring a range of options from BEEF RICE NOODLE SOUP phở to refreshing spring rolls to classic RICE PLATES, each dish showcasing the diversity of authentic Vietnamese flavours at competitive prices. Below are what we order for take-out: CHA GIO ($9.00) - These egg rolls were fried to a perfect golden crisp. I was delighted that they remained crispy from restaurant to home. GOI CUON DAU HU ($8.50) - Good, but these fresh spring rolls didn't maintain their form once bitten, making it challenging to eat without falling apart. MI XAO TOI VOI BO LUC LAC ($21.50) - The garlic noodles were slightly al dente. The filet mignon had an unusual, sweet flavour that I could have done without, but, fortunately, it didn't ruin the dish. BUN THIT NUONG CHA GIO ($18.50) - DJ initially wanted the vegetarian version of this dish, the BUN DAU HU ($18.00) with an added fried egg roll, but since the addition would have cost an additional $3.00, rendering the price to be higher than the one with BBQ pork & egg roll, I ordered this plate for him instead. Some shrimp was found in his food which, to some would be a freebie, but to others with dietary restrictions could be problematic. DJ rated this as OK. CA PHE SU'A DA ($6.00) - Not bad, but less sweet than the flavour we expected. Service was friendly and quick. A better experience I had this time. I might be willing to return and try their BUN RIEU or BUN BO NUONG CHA GIO and smoothies.
I was really disappointed with my meal at Pho Saigon in Westborough. The well-done beef brisket was terrible--it tasted old and had an off flavor that made it seem like the meat wasn't fresh. I couldn't finish it because I didn't feel comfortable eating it. I'm hoping this was just an isolated issue, but based on my experience, I wouldn't order the brisket again.
This definitely is not my favorite pho place, but if you're close and not wanting to go far it could work. We ordered wonton soup with extra egg noodles, chicken wings, and seafood pho TDLR: wings were crunchy but flavorless. Seafood pho had 3 pieces of shrimp and a few balls, totally not worth the 17$. The wonton soup was good and the wontons were tasty, flavorful and freshly made. Good choice. Service/ wait staff is fast however the waitress really skimped on the napkins - they aren't on the table so we had to keep finding more. This place is never that busy so if you want to sit it's nice. But if you're looking for good pho, go to Kevin's!
Last Wednesday July 30,2025. As We Get Off Work From SFO it Was Hazy & Cloudy With A Few Drizzles And We Decided To Eat At Pho Saigon. As We Walk In And Choose A Seat And Given Us A Menu And Decided To Order. Food Arrived Like Around 20 Minutes After I Was Overwhelmed As Portions Are Large. The Staff Are Friendly And Fast On The Service. The Ambiance Of The Store Was Great As Per The Location.
Service was fast. Food was flavorful. Only issue we had was ordering the avocado smoothie and they added the peel along with the sticker.
Chicken fried rice $17, the chicken was not even 1/4 equivalent to the total amount of rice and super oily. I pointed out the lack of chicken and was asked if I wanted more (thus the third plate). $18 pork chop combo, 2 wings, 1 egg roll, 1 cucumber -very average flavor. Super thin and small pork chops with lots of bone. Service was average. Lots of seating inside. The staff left the door wide open to let the mopped wet floors dry. The floors dried and they still left the door open when it was 51F outside...
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We got 2 bowls about $18 each and one order for spring rolls for $8.50 coming out to be about $50 ( with tax). Definitely enjoyed this spot and would come again! Loved that the broth is clear and flavorful. Pho also come with the complimentary side of basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, jalepeno and lemon. The slices of meat was not overcooked or too dry and decently sized. Would definitely come back to try more. We got seated immediately and the service was fast. read more
I was on a road trip and roadtrips, especially on the chilly California Coast, call for pho. I'm sorry I don't make the rules. I picked pho Saigon out of other spots in Daly City/SSF because of readily available parking, and went in blind, so it is surprising to me that there are so many bad reviews. My party really enjoyed the pho that we ordered! The restaurant is located in a shopping plaza with a clean, no frills interior. They still had a good number of customers during late dinner hours on a weekend, though there was no wait. We each ordered a bowl of beef pho, I got #2. The soup was clean, not overly spiced, and slightly sweet, just the way I like it. If I had to give feedback, it was not as rich as some of my 5 star pho places, but it was a well-balanced bowl nonetheless. I appreciate that they had little containers for the sauces, and that they had chili sauce, sriracha, and hoisin. Since the pandemic I've seen many pho spots lacking some combination of the above items, all of which are crucial to my personal pho enjoyment. Prices were higher here than I am used to, but what else can I expect from SF? The lime, cilantro, and bean sprouts were all clean and fresh. There was a decent amount of meat, not huge enough, in my opinion, to justify $17 for the medium size bowl, but the meat all tasted fresh and I really liked the flavors. The tendon was tender, they did give more tripe than I am used to seeing, and most wonderfully, the brisket tasted properly seasoned, and not just dunked in the broth at the end. I really liked the pho here, and would definitely come back next time I am in the area. Hopefully I don't run into the problems that other diners have pointed out. read more
Decent reasonable Viet cuisine in an open airy venue. Basic, no frills and friendly enough service. Walk on in and the hostess will direct you to any open table of your choice. Sit down, scan the menu and place your order. For this visit, we chose the #58 BBQ Pork Vermicelli. Within minutes, we had our plate which we split for as this was my late afternoon "touch-up" after skipping lunch. All ingredients were fresh and on point, but nothing really too remarkable about this dish here. Reasonable amount of pork so that's a plus. I wish there was just a tad more lettuce to go with it. Competent no-nonsense meal this was. The service was fast on delivering the water too. VERDICT: Overall nothing too special here, but this fits the bill when you just want something healthier to eat that isn't fast food. Getting Here: The parking lot in this midi-sized mini-mall is rather small given all the stores here, so you have to hunt a little bit. Seems there is also Sam-Trans bus stop just outside, and hey, if you own a Mercedes (we don't), this is a good place to sit down and enjoy a meal while they are fixing your car just up the hill. read more
We used to come here all the time. This used to be our favorite spot. But not anymore after this.... After I got done eating my pho I saw a piece of hair swimming in my soup. So I picked it up with my chopsticks and put it on the side of the bowl. It almost looks like a pubic hairs. Disgusting. Never coming back. read more
We came here extra late around 830 on our long road trip home. It was surprisingly decent. The pho had authentic southern viet flavors. The service was quick and the prices were very reasonable for San Francisco. The ambiance itself was okay, more empty tables, but we were just happy that they were open. The staff didn't speak Vietnamese, which was surprising. However, their flavors were there and that's all that matters to me. Overall 5/5 Thank you for serving us so late and so close to closing time. read more
Can't believe I hadn't updated by review from 4 years ago. In that time I've eaten there or ordered take-out dozens and dozens of times. On an chilly Christmas Eve day, I took an extra long lunch and had a hot bowl of Bun Bo Hue. It was spicy and tangy (squeezed 3 lime wedges) and full of noodles and meat. It was fantastic. I wondered why I had not ordered more often. I will not forget about in the future. A great place in my area and one of my Go-To spots for Vietnamese. A special tip of the cap to Karen who has been there for many years and is always courteous and helpful. One pic this time. read more
Pho Saigon is a casual eatery located in South San Francisco's Westborough Plaza with a spacious interior serving up Vietnamese cuisine like pho and a variety of other traditional dishes. Many years have passed since I last dined at Pho Saigon, but since Z and I were already at the shopping centre last night (February 1, 2026), I suggested to DJ that we order dinner take-out from here. His immediate response was, "I thought that you didn't like that place?" True, I was not a fan of their phở, but I was willing to try them again for the sake of convenience; at 7:30 PM on a Sunday night, our options were quickly dwindling as the other restaurants I was looking at were closing at 8 PM. Pho Saigon closes at 9 PM on Sundays. The brightly lit dining room was busy, but, luckily, not so packed that I easily found an available table to sit at and peruse the menu. The venue also appeared to be clean and orderly. Pho Saigon's picture-filled menu is extensive, featuring a range of options from BEEF RICE NOODLE SOUP phở to refreshing spring rolls to classic RICE PLATES, each dish showcasing the diversity of authentic Vietnamese flavours at competitive prices. Below are what we order for take-out: CHA GIO ($9.00) - These egg rolls were fried to a perfect golden crisp. I was delighted that they remained crispy from restaurant to home. GOI CUON DAU HU ($8.50) - Good, but these fresh spring rolls didn't maintain their form once bitten, making it challenging to eat without falling apart. MI XAO TOI VOI BO LUC LAC ($21.50) - The garlic noodles were slightly al dente. The filet mignon had an unusual, sweet flavour that I could have done without, but, fortunately, it didn't ruin the dish. BUN THIT NUONG CHA GIO ($18.50) - DJ initially wanted the vegetarian version of this dish, the BUN DAU HU ($18.00) with an added fried egg roll, but since the addition would have cost an additional $3.00, rendering the price to be higher than the one with BBQ pork & egg roll, I ordered this plate for him instead. Some shrimp was found in his food which, to some would be a freebie, but to others with dietary restrictions could be problematic. DJ rated this as OK. CA PHE SU'A DA ($6.00) - Not bad, but less sweet than the flavour we expected. Service was friendly and quick. A better experience I had this time. I might be willing to return and try their BUN RIEU or BUN BO NUONG CHA GIO and smoothies. read more
4 months ago
I was really disappointed with my meal at Pho Saigon in Westborough. The well-done beef brisket was terrible--it tasted old and had an off flavor that made it seem like the meat wasn't fresh. I couldn't finish it because I didn't feel comfortable eating it. I'm hoping this was just an isolated issue, but based on my experience, I wouldn't order the brisket again. read more
10 months ago
This definitely is not my favorite pho place, but if you're close and not wanting to go far it could work. We ordered wonton soup with extra egg noodles, chicken wings, and seafood pho TDLR: wings were crunchy but flavorless. Seafood pho had 3 pieces of shrimp and a few balls, totally not worth the 17$. The wonton soup was good and the wontons were tasty, flavorful and freshly made. Good choice. Service/ wait staff is fast however the waitress really skimped on the napkins - they aren't on the table so we had to keep finding more. This place is never that busy so if you want to sit it's nice. But if you're looking for good pho, go to Kevin's! read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
Last Wednesday July 30,2025. As We Get Off Work From SFO it Was Hazy & Cloudy With A Few Drizzles And We Decided To Eat At Pho Saigon. As We Walk In And Choose A Seat And Given Us A Menu And Decided To Order. Food Arrived Like Around 20 Minutes After I Was Overwhelmed As Portions Are Large. The Staff Are Friendly And Fast On The Service. The Ambiance Of The Store Was Great As Per The Location. read more
4 months ago
Service was fast. Food was flavorful. Only issue we had was ordering the avocado smoothie and they added the peel along with the sticker. read more
6 months ago
Chicken fried rice $17, the chicken was not even 1/4 equivalent to the total amount of rice and super oily. I pointed out the lack of chicken and was asked if I wanted more (thus the third plate). $18 pork chop combo, 2 wings, 1 egg roll, 1 cucumber -very average flavor. Super thin and small pork chops with lots of bone. Service was average. Lots of seating inside. The staff left the door wide open to let the mopped wet floors dry. The floors dried and they still left the door open when it was 51F outside... read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
Came here from the city simply because everything Viet in the city seemed to be closed on a Tuesday. Anyways staff are very friendly and accommodating here however the flavor of the soups were a bit bland. But it wasn't terrible, we would came back as a last resort type of ordeal. Place is very clean and lots of parking spaces in the parking lot. read more
Greetings to All, this review is of the dishes we had today, Beef ball and Tendon Pho soup- Beef and veggie Crape - 2 Chicken Banh mi Sandwiches . Parking: A joint lot shared by all business in the area. Inside of the restaurant: plenty of room for a large dinner crowd with moderate lighting. Service: was ok with the exception of an unknown Asian older man that looked like a maintenance worker who had a large keychain on his side, was the person who gave us our first dish which was the Pho soup, just one thing; while serving the soup with blue rubber gloves on , his Thumb was in our soup Bowl. The Tendons were not fully cooked. Next came the Bahn mi sandwiches: Dry with Old tasting Chicken in them, with a Lack of Flavor and sauce. Next after a while, came the Crape ( Beef&veggie) Not fully cooked and broke apart upon touching it. Because l am a fair person, I will give them 1 more chance in the Future; but not now. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Wow, gigantic portions were worth it! We returned yet again for a reliable, quick meal, and sure enough, it was good. It was ready in ten minutes! It is a staple, and many people count on them daily. It was packed on a weekday! Rice plates, pho, you name it, and it was good. Don't believe me? Then see the pictures for yourself (Figures 1-3). We got two thick slabs of pork chop. The veggies completed the meal with good fish sauce. read more
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9 months ago
I love the food it was tasty. Fast service and perfect order they gave me hot and fresh food. The ambiance was relaxing and I want to go back read more
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9 months ago
Pho Saigon is one of my go-to spots. It has a cozy, friendly atmosphere, and I come here often for their vegetarian soup, which never disappoints. Tonight I tried something different--the eggplant and tofu over steamed rice dish--and it was beyond five stars. Absolutely delicious! read more
I came here because I didn't know where to go for pho that's not too far from where I live. Compared to the South Bay, we don't have many good choices of pho around here. The service is really so so but then I didn't expect anything for pho places. Parking can be annoying as even though it's a shopping center parking can get crowded. It's really just a typical pho places so don't expect good atmosphere. The soup is bland and the food is nothing special. It's not bad tasting but nothing would make you love the place. I think the chicken pho is actually bad because they used slices of white chicken breast almost like the ones used for salad. Overall it's alright if you just want some food. read more
We were craving pho and swung by Pho Saigon. My usual order is pho with beef balls. The broth is perfectly salty and flavorful. I ordered a medium and was shocked by how filling it was. We also got the tofu spring rolls and they were delicious. The flavoring of the tofu is addicting and it's for sure a favorite! Pho Saigon is one of our go tos! read more
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Been going here for quite a few times, and while the food is quite good, the service is dreadful. Be sure to try the pho as it's authentic. Lately, the prices have skyrocketed, from about $11 for a bowl of pho to over $15, so while not exorbitant, I wouldn't say it's anywhere near value. A few smaller annoyances are that they charge for takeout containers (50 cents each), so if you wanna save money, bring your own reusable ones. Also, they don't have real sriracha anymore, so just be aware that it tastes more like sweet chili sauce than the hot sauce you know and love. read more
2 years ago
Came here for lunch at 12:45 on a Saturday afternoon. The place was about half full which is still a lot of people since this place can sit maaany people. I didn't count but eyeballing it I would guess around 90, comfortably. Need to wait to be seated which we were right away. Server was attentive and polite. Was able to order, get our food, eat and converse in under an hour. Place is casual, a bit noisy, clean and brightly lit. Food is on par with our other fav Vietnamese restaurants however I think their fish sauce is not quite as good. And that is pretty major. Bathrooms were nicely decorated, cleanish but they did not have any seat covers. There was not even an empty box left in either of the holders which tells me they don't purposely keep it stocked as they are required by law to so. A star is taken away for that. read more
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2288 Westborough Blvd
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