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    Sai Gon Xua

    3.8 (102 reviews)
    Closed • 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Mia H.

    If you want that outdoorsy vibe with lots of plants and a cool fan blowing in your face (very reminiscent of Saigon), this is the perfect spot for you. They have a fairly diverse menu and service is quick here. We got their bun mam, sizzling beef plate, and cha. Everything was delicious, but I highly recommend their bun mam--this isn't something that you normally find on Vietnamese menus in the US. My dad and uncle LOVED this spot as it brought them back to Vietnam. Solid food, great vibe for chilling outside and eating, and I will definitely be coming back.

    Eric L.

    first time trying this place from a video on FB I like both of the choices Bun Rieu: Broth is flavorful and comes with a lot of toppings, except for the snail that it was way too chewy, I could not eat all of them, may be less boiling for the snail will be wonderful Hu Tieu Muc: Squid is fresh and well-cooked, broth is on the light side Service is friendly and Attentive there are many seats including patio, decoration actual giving you of a feeling from the old days Saigon somehow Over all, everything is good except for small issues that can be easily improved I will be back to try other dishes

    Stacy S.

    I'm so upset that I haven't been this restaurant sooner. I felt like walking into a restaurant in Vietnam not in Orange County. There's indoors and outdoor seating. Their menu has both in English and Vietnamese which is a plus. Their staff explains the menu and actually comes by to check up, which is pretty cool. (If you know, you know) I got their squid rice noodle soup, crab and shrimp eggrolls, and my friend got the fermented vermicelli noodles. All 3 were super delicious, squid was still tender and not tough. As I'm writing this review I'm still salivating and planning my next trip back to try other dishes.

    New cua be (crab egg rolls)
    Hellen N.

    I took my family here to try their bun mam (vermicelli with fermented fish paste soup), and we were pleasantly surprised. We got the bun mam, nem cua be (crab egg rolls), and banh tam bi (thick vermicelli noodles with shredded pork). The bun mam was just the way I like it - just the right amount of fermented fish flavor and seasoned just right for the mien tay Vietnamese (southwestern Vietnamese). The nem cua be was alright in my opinion, crispy egg rolls shell with meaty filling and not enough crab flavor, nothing too special. The banh tam bi (forgot the picture) was our least favorite. The mixed fish sauce that it was served with was too salty for us and the noodle was a bit too hard, in a not good way. Overall, I would come back for the bun mam and skip everything else. The outdoor setting reminds me of the restaurants in Vietnam. It's that vibe of someone serving food in their front yard. The biggest downside is the parking situation. They're located on the side plaza next to Phuoc Loc Tho (Asian Garden Mall) with barely any parking space. We had to park at Phuoc Loc Tho and walked over.

    Nicki T.

    First time here for a weekday lunch. I got Bún Nắm. The fish flavor was good. Not too sweet as other restaurant. Can definitely taste the fish sauce. They have fish cake stuffed in jalapeño instead of eggplants, which can be a little spicy. Not bad at all and I would come back. However, I still this can't top Bún Nắm at Ốc &lẩu. Plenty of seatings inside. Right next to Asian garden mall on moran street. Might not have parking as guests from Asian garden mall often park there. Would come back to try other items.

    Crab spring rolls
    Trent V.

    Saw a Instagram post and gave this place a try. All in all was a fun time. We ordered the crab eggrolls, crab noodle soup, crab/coconut soup, and beef soup My favorite thing were the crab eggs rolls, mostly due to all the fresh veggies you can stuff them in. I wasn't really a fan of the soups. .. they all had a muddled flavor (kinda like how the soups at boiling point are). As far as crab.. I couldn't really taste a crab taste in anything. I Am not sure what kinda crab this ground up stuff was,, but it didn't have a crab flavor. I'm sure it's just lost on me since I'm. Inexpert in Vietnamese food. Our favorite soup flavorwise was the beef soup. There isn't much description on the menu of the ingredients. .. so expect some mystery meats in each soup. I would love suggestions for other places to try in the area.

    Banh hoi la lot & a side of bun mam Tra Vinh
    Yoona N.

    I liked the beef in banh hoi and bun mam tra vinh ! Although i wasnt sure how to wrap or eat them all together, but it's good! Bun dau mam tom i personally didn't eat anything besides tofu and mam tom (no pork for me) so i can't be the judge. But my brother finished it so i think it's worth mentioning. For the atmosphere we sat indoor as people outside were smoking. Feel very homey and reminds me of Vietnam :) Staff were friendly and quick to clear out table when you done eating.

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    Cristian B.

    I had a good experience if it wasn't for a fly buzzing around do I would have gave it a five star. The waiter was attentive and the dish was delicious I would have had seconds but this spot sure hit the spot for healthy eating. The place is hidden however easy to find with a layback environment.

    Bún mắm
    Eric H.

    The bún mắm is very authentic and they even served with a rare bitter veggie on the side mixed in the veggies plate, don't add it if you are not a fan, pretty bitter for my taste, but I could get use to it. The smell, taste and outside dining patio remind me so much of Vietnam. For those of you who been there and been to Vietnam knows what I am talking about. I'll be back to try other items with my family.

    Crispy Bot Chien
    Rachel T.

    Easily one of the best Vietnamese restaurant in OC. I came to try their restaurant without any expectation, on a Thursday morning. To my surprise, every single dish that we ordered was amazing. (+1) when the owner said she doesnt like to add sugar to her food, and I can tell since a lot of her dishes are more on the savory side. -Seafood Udon: bánh canh tôm cua: Sai Gon Xua nailed it!!! I am super picky with this dish since my grandma makes it the best. This is the first time that I gonna say a banh canh from a restaurant lives up to my preference, feels just like eating at home: the broth is not too condensed, very flavorful, they use real crabs, and each bowl has like 3 giant shrimps!. Even the boiled pork was nicely cut , ingredients are very fresh and I can see the owner put a lot of passion + thoughts to this dish. 10/10 for me. I probably gonna order this again tomorrow thats how delicious the banh canh was lol. - Crispy egg with rice doug ( Bột Chiên). OOooh 9.5/10.my photo does not do this dish justice, she ( the chef) made it crispy on the outside but still soft inside. Its a simple appetizer, but hard to nail the flavor. Many places tried to make this dish but they turned out to be chewy and greasy, so far this is my favorite one. - Vermicilli with crispu crab wrap: oh wow. This reminds me of the flavor of Nem cua be from a famous place in Saigon (district 1). It was cooked perfectly, the seasoning, the wrap, how the "nem" was perfectly fried. Also dont forget to order a Viet Coffee! Overall, i would love to come back here to try other specialties :)! Worth the wait and the drive.

    Bun rieu oc & rau ma drink
    Rodger M.

    Today I discovered one of the best bun rieu and banh canh from a restaurant. It's difficult to find really good bun rieu as I've gotten comfortable enjoying my family's home-made styles in the past. I especially enjoyed the texture of noodles in the banh canh and the thinner vermicelli noodles for the bun rieu. The soup and toppings for each dish were very tasty as well. Also ordered the fried crab rolls and it was very delicious too.

    I came here for the yummy drinks especially the tamarind with peanuts!
    Paul N.

    Avocado smoothies, the tamarind with peanuts refreshments and the creamy coffees are my favorites. Will come back for the food! Next to Asian garden mall, plenty of parking . Turn in the street before Asian garden mall by lees on the other side.

    John N.

    Service was great and the people are nice but the food is just okay. Restaurant is not the cleanest and my crab and pork egg rolls came out raw.. they brought out a new one for me. While the restaurant is clearly popular, the food didn't live up to the hype, unfortunately.

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