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    Saiga Vietnamese Eatery

    4.6 (717 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Rachel C.

    Needed something quick and found this place on yelp. I ordered the pork belly garlic noodles via the Toast local app and I was notified within less than 10 minutes my order was ready for pickup. The pork belly had a nice crispy skin. I'd prefer the pork belly to be a bit more tender and the garlic noodles to have a bit more flavor. But overall not bad, would come again

    Combination Pho  Pork Belly Salad  Kimchi Fried Rice
    Ana S.

    Saiga Vietnamese Eatery in Irvine is located in a business complex, but it's definitely worth checking out. This spot actually has more menu options than the Orange location. It can be a little hard to find at first, but it's worth it. We ordered the Combination Pho, and the broth and noodles were served separately, which kept everything fresh and nicely textured. The pho was good overall, but it wasn't the standout dish for me. The Pork Belly Salad was the highlight. The house dressing was light and flavorful, and the pork belly was crispy and delicious. Both the Irvine and Orange locations are consistent when it comes to quality and texture. We also tried the Kimchi Fried Rice with BBQ Chicken. The rice had great texture and was not just plain rice mixed with kimchi. You could tell it was thoughtfully prepared. The BBQ chicken was really tasty and went perfectly with the fried rice.

    Grilled Pork Vermicelli with Eggroll
    Suzy N.

    Saiga Vietnamese Eatery is always an easy choice for me because Vietnamese food is usually my first pick when I am deciding what to eat, and whenever I see this spot on our work menu, I choose it hands down. My go to order is the grilled pork vermicelli bowl, which comes with fish sauce on the side and an egg roll, plus garlic oil, pickled carrots, mint leaves, lettuce, and cucumbers. Everything works so well together. The pork is flavorful, the noodles are light, and all the fresh herbs and veggies make each bite super satisfying. I have also tried their garlic noodles, which were tasty, but the vermicelli is definitely my favorite and what I would recommend first. The flavors are balanced, the portions are solid, it's packaged very well so that nothing spills, and it always hits the spot whenever I am craving Vietnamese food. If you are debating what to order here, go straight for the grilled pork vermicelli. It does not disappoint.

    Shaken Steak Garlic Noodles & Vietnamese Coffee
    Daniel L.

    Stumbled upon this spot while browsing for places to get lunch. It is a small, simple Vietnamese restaurant near the John Wayne Airport that serves everything from sandwiches, noodles, rice, dessert, and drinks. Plenty of parking and some seating is available for dine-in. Ordered ahead online to maximize my lunch breaktime. Opted for their Steak Garlic Noodles along with a cup of Vietnamese Coffee. Both items, sure, hit the spot. Great balance of flavor for the noodles along with the tender steak. The coffee paired with the food rather nicely. Recommend to anyone near the Irvine area craving for some Vietnamese food.

    Coconut Coffee (Blended) Pandan Vietnamese Latte
    Elizabeth M.

    Delicious! I got the coconut blended coffee and I loved it 10/10 (you can actually taste the coconut). The Pandan is a 7/10 (he says it's more on the sweet side versus the taste of coffee) per my husband. Service is fast. The outside of the coffee shop looks like offices so I was a bit surprised when my husband drove up, but a pleasant surprise nonetheless.

    Cassie T.

    We loved Saiga Vietnamese Eatery in orange so much that we tried their Irvine location recently! their restaurant in Irvine is smaller, tucked in the Irvine business center complex, but their service is just as friendly and efficient with their food just as magnificent! BBQ chicken salad : absolutely wonderful salad with spicy, tangy, and zesty house dressing and green aioli--the bbq chicken is a hearty protein that elevates everything with its smokiness! (10/10) Grilled pork garlic noodles : a MUST if you're going to visit -- the garlic noodles are just salty and oily enough, although they could use a few vegetables for added texture; grilled pork complemented the noodles superbly, though any other protein would do (9/10) BBQ chicken banh mi : we loved how spicy the sauce is and that they were generous with the cilantro, carrots, and chicken !! Granted, what would have made this banh mi a 10/10 would've been toasted baguette, but other than that, this was marvelous (9/10) Note that this location is only open on weekdays, so this is perfect for a workday lunch break or dinner after ! Highly recommend you visit besties

    Egg rolls
    Betty G.

    We had Saiga catering for lunch today. We ordered bbq chicken, grilled sliced beef, popcorn chicken, fried tofu, egg rolls, garlic noodles, and steamed rice. Egg rolls were greasy (of course) but good. The popcorn chicken, the meat was dry since it's deep fried. It's made with both, dark and white meat. Was good with the dipping sauce. I didn't eat any bbq chicken since it's dark meat (chicken thighs) but our staff appeared to like it. I had a little taste of the grilled beef and it was decent. That was the most popular meat with our group and was gone first. Tofu was good. Also tasted better with the dipping sauce. All in all, a tasty meal.

    Vermicelli salad with barbecue chicken
    Anne I.

    Hidden gem in an Irvine office park! Hubby and I enjoyed a banh mi sandwich (as good if not better than Lee's), fresh vermicelli salad with barbecue chicken and seriously addictive garlic noodles with pork belly. Another cool feature they have is you can buy their pho broth to make your own homemade pho! The prices are a little high, but you're paying for outstanding quality. Service was friendly and ambiance was very cozy!

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    Danielle H.

    Great take-out food. Not so great for dining in. I was there during lunchtime and a lot of people were just standing around waiting for their food-- it's a small place so it felt cramped. I'm glad I was able to find a table. My Pork Belly Banh Mi was fatty and marinated well. I also enjoyed the bread. Our pho came in a container. They give you empty bowls to put the soup together yourself. I was not expecting that. This place does not have public restrooms. The restaurant itself is in a business park so it tailors to the working community around it. The food quality is good and the portions are perfect for lunch.

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    Fiona T.

    Looking for a quick but tasty lunch before the year end? Saiga's crispy pork belly got ur tummy. Plenty of parking, easy stop, noodle dishes around $14. The pork belly garlic noodles are super flavorful -- juicy meat, perfectly crispy skin, not greasy at all. Vermicelli and spring rolls are solid, and the lychee green tea is super refreshing. They also do catering and sell frozen pho to take home. Ig: socalhkfoodies

    Grilled Pork Vermicelli with Eggroll
    Kat N.

    We tried the pork belly banh mi and the grilled pork vermicelli noodles and both flavors knocked it out of the park. Even though it was busy with lots of delivery orders being picked up and a full house of dine-in customers, the service was on point and quick. The location is kind of tucked away in the middle of Sky Park, but parking is plentiful and there's 3 sets of outdoor seating as well. When you sit outside, you can also feed the aviation nerd inside and scope the airplanes flying by since John Wayne airport is right nearby.

    Pork Belly Banh Mi
    Phi D.

    It was my first time at this location, but I have been to their Orange location! I got the pork belly bánh mì and the grilled pork salad. I love that for the salad you have side sauces to dip or pour into the salad bowl at the amount you want and the bánh mì is very flavorful, rich in flavor and fatty. I also got the lychee green tea and Vietnamese coffee. I must say the coffee here is better and made slightly different than the Orange location. All perfectly sweetened and a little bit more bold; no disappointment. Will definitely come back and staff was very efficient and friendly upon arrival! It's an intimate little eatery that is self directed and serviced on a kiosk. Meant for quick order, eat, and leave due to the small size indoors. Great quick stop if you work around the area. They ate only open on weekdays from 10 am - 8 pm

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    Amber B.

    Amazing food, great service, the food was delicious and great tasting! I literally almost ordered the whole menu! The vibes were so chill and relaxing . The kimchi fried rice and the teas were my favorite, tho pho was so yummy and warmed my soul! 10/10 recommend to my friends and family! Will definitely go back for the more food!

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    Small and unassuming location. Tough to find, but worth the search! Garlic noodles are amazing.

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    Some of my fav thit heo quay! I loved the garlic noodles as well as the drinks, perf place for takeout with something quick and delicious!!

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    Ordered garlic noodles today it tasted stiff , flavorless. Tastes like it was used from an old order.

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    Do you cater on weekends?

    Hi Kristin, we offer catering from our Orange location on the weekends. The Irvine location is open Monday through Friday only.

    Are you still doing the meal packs for later? I don't see it anymore to order

    Hi Melissa, We no longer offer the chilled meals on the menu, but we are coming out very soon with… Read more

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    4.5(2k reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Absolutely unforgettable experience! After a small hiccup with one of our dishes, our server Aarwin…read moreand Justin the manager graciously took care of us for the rest of the evening. Every dish we got was delicious and the drinks were exquisite- my favorites being the pork tomahawk and the pandan old fashioned.. The atmosphere was wonderful and the staff put in a lot of effort to keep the restaurant clean and running smoothly. I plan to make this a regular stop whenever I am in OC, and would heavily consider traveling from San Diego for the service alone. Truly well done!

    Went to NEP Cafe to celebrate Mother's Day. I made dinner reservations and expected business to be…read moreslow, but the restaurant was packed! We ordered a couple of fried rice dishes and the tom kha seafood pasta. I LOVE the green aji sauce that comes with the fried rice. The pasta was another winner. Service was very attentive and friendly. It's a little noisy inside, so if you want somewhere quiet, this is not the place. Plenty of parking in the lot. I do wish their website was better as they do not post a brunch /lunch menu and a dinner menu separately. If you click on "menu," it takes you to the Toast online ordering, which will reflect whatever menu is currently available - so if it's before 5pm, you'll see the lunch menu, instead of the dinner menu. If you love Kei Concept restaurants like Vox Kitchen, you'll love NEP Cafe!

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    SUP Noodle Bar - Irvine

    4.3(3.2k reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Really solid spot for vietnamese food! The couple of times I've been here, I've had the brisket…read morepho. The meat is tender, and the noodles are cooked to a nice al dente such that throughout the course of the eating experience, it does soften a bit to a perfect texture in the hot broth. Speaking of the broth, it is clean, light, yet so flavorful. It needs no sriracha sauce or hoisin sauce. I've also tried the pho shaken style, which added even more depth and flavor to the broth. The charred vegetables and the oil that it's cooked in adds even more complexity to the broth. Naturally, it does make the broth a little heavier, but that's not a bad thing and it's definitely worth trying at least once. The truffle fries are also great. It comes with ketchup, a green sauce, and an orange sauce. All of these sauces are great, but the orange sauce is really special to me, probably my favorite out of the three sauces. I'm excited to come back and try their other dishes, like the various garlic noodle dishes they have. Service is good and the ambiance has a nice, clean, modern look and feel to it.

    SUP Noodle Bar (Irvine), 14370 Culver Drive, Unit 2H,…read moreIrvine, CA92604. Vietnamese, Peruvian, Asian Fusion cuisine. Mother's Day treat 4.3* rating out of 3,245 reviews (at the time of writing). Now I know why this place has high rating and the long line after trying it out for the first time. The restaurant looks small from the exterior, but it's actually extended to the back and quite spacious as you enter. Service was excellent, quick, friendly and welcoming. The Pho was excellent, the broth was rich and sweet. The portion of the noodle was just nice for 1-time serving. However, you can have as much noodle (not the broth) re-fills as you like. The beef very tender and melts in your mouth. Will be back to try the Peruvian food next time.

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    Little Sister - Seafood black rice

    Little Sister

    3.7(1.7k reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$

    This place has such a cool vibe from the moment you walk in. The decor is trendy and modern and…read moredefinitely of the prettier restaurant spaces in Irvine. The location at Spectrum is super convenient and parking can be little challenging depending on the time but there's plenty of spots as well as the parking structure. There's a good mix of indoor and outdoor seating, and the bar area really stands out. Food wise, everything felt flavorful and unique with a nice fusion. They have a decent amount of vegeterian friendly options which I appreciated. The drinks were equally good, creative cocktails that paired really well with the food. Service was friendly, attentive, and helpful with recommendations. Overall, a really fun spot for dinner, drinks, or even just hanging out at the bar with friends.

    I had a great experience with my friend. We ordered the pan fried eggplant without pork and the…read morecrispy tofu salad w papaya salad. Both entrees were INCREDIBLE so tasty and delicious. The crispy tofu is protected crisped and spongy the best tofu I've ever had and when you dip it in both sauces it's out of this world. The chef brought us some milky bun to try and we were blown away. Perfect crisp and soooooo soft. The butter and honey on it. Wow. We couldn't believe how amazing it was. My friend ordered the bee sting, it was kinda spicy and very refreshing so good. I ordered the Kennedy, I asked for no egg whites and the server shared that it wasn't egg white anymore it was something else and whatever it was was SO good. The butterfly jelly was a super cute touch and was yummy too. I really loved this drink. I really enjoyed my experience and I would come again to make the same exact order

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    Pho Saigon Pearl - Taking our (#21) Pork Chop Rice dish to the next level by adding a Fried Egg on it!

    Pho Saigon Pearl

    3.3(1.1k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    My lil piece of home in Costa Mesa. I've tried a lot of things from this place and every single one…read morehas been a hit for me. You cannot go wrong with any of their food. I'll be honest, they're not a wow in terms of food, a lot of it you can get better if you drive over to Westminster. But that's the thing, I am lazy to drive to Westminster and I don't want to go to Sup Noodle Bar to get their overpriced food. I come back to Saigon pearl because it's comfort at its finest for me. I know what I'm gonna get. Nothing crazy or fusion about it. Just some classic viet staples like broken rice or vermicelli bowls and that's what I want. I feel they get overlooked a lot because of all the other restaurants in the plaza but the plus side to that is I rarely have to wait to be seated. Service is great, they're always attentive or easy to flag down. Of course the plaza itself is terrible and parking can be rough during peak hours, but if you're patient you'll be rewarded with some comforting viet food.

    Definitely a nostalgic spot. I used to come here all the time back when I was a student, so it was…read morenice stopping by again, especially with the same group of friends I used to come with back in the day. My friends were in town and really wanted to revisit, so it felt like a full-circle moment. I don't think much has changed since my first visit, though it's been so long since my last visit that I might not remember all the details. Parking here is usually packed, especially in the evenings, but there is a small parking structure with additional spots. This time, it wasn't too much trouble since we came earlier in the day before heading to a karaoke spot, so we were able to find parking fairly easily. We came with a large group of nine people, and I was glad there was enough seating. The space itself is a bit tight, with smaller tables and limited room, but they were able to combine a few tables to accommodate us. As for the food, the pho was good and pretty much how I remember it. The portion size was just enough to leave you full, and the prices are still reasonable, not too expensive, but pretty average overall. The broth had that classic, comforting flavor. Personally, I prefer my broth piping hot, and this time it wasn't quite as hot as I would've liked, but that's just a personal preference.

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    Nep Cafe - Crispy Pork Belly Wraps

    Nep Cafe

    4.5(4.8k reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    Went here for a brunch date with a friend and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! My…read morego-to dishes are the seafood ceviche and the seafood tom kha pasta -- both have the perfect spicy kick and so much flavor. The calamari was also a standout: light, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. One thing I really love about this place is that they serve lunch-style dishes during brunch hours, so it's a great spot if you're craving something savory and flavorful early in the morning instead of the usual breakfast options. The food came out fresh, the flavors were bold, and the overall experience was fantastic. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to!

    This Nep location is gorgeous! I love the high ceilings, all the greenery and natural wood…read more We ordered the seafood ceviche. This was phenomenal! Loved this Thai twist to this dish and the Asian chips. Iconic. Loved the pork belly rice dish! So good with the pickled carrot/radish, fish sauce, mint greens for the perfect bite. Skin was super crispy. Shrimp Garlic noodles were good. Broccolini was cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. The whole pieces of garlic were yummmm. The pandan dessert we tried was also delicious. Cleaned my bowl. Service was excellent. Staff were happy to take a pic for us. Thank you Nep! **They don't have oat milk coffee options. That's a bummer for me. Would like to see that so a non dairy girl can have a coffee.

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    THH Sandwiches

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    I love their egg rolls! So crispy and very stuffed. We had some for our work lunch and we also…read moreordered the banh mi, a few different varieties and the shrimp fried rice, as well as the Vietnamese coffee. Egg rolls are supreme - no going wrong getting these. The banh mi sandwiches are so fresh on chewy delicious bread with fresh veggies and random bites of japaleno. So good! The shrimp rice was lot greasy at all and had a very tasty flavor all on its own. I added some soy sauce. Good pieces of shrimp in the rice. The coffee - Epic. I can prob make two drinks out of the one it's so strong. Service is good, always a Line but it moves and helps to preorder. The store is easy to find, roomy and clean. Great location!

    Oh my word. The line. So many people here for lunch on a random Saturday. We had the egg rolls…read more Crispy hot and delicious. Very fast service so don't be turned off by the line. I had the house special banh mi. It was perfect! And they didn't forget the maggi sauce. That critical. The French bread baguette was lovely. So lovely. The crust was thin but shattered like glass and cotton candy soft inside. I polished off the whole sandwich in one sitting. Delicious! Ample parking opportunities at this location. Minus one star for the bare and not so clean tables. It wasn't dirty or gross, but they could spend a little time cleaning up and maybe an update on furniture wouldn't hurt. I'd still go back. The food was absolutely worth overlooking the ambiance.

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