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    Saiga Vietnamese Eatery

    4.7 (450 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Betty Z.

    Great fast casual Vietnamese restaurant in Orange. If you don't want to trek out to Westminster/garden grove, Saiga is a solid option. They have a bunch of classics on their menu including pho, vermicelli bowls, bahn mi, garlic noodles and rice dishes. I ended up getting the vermicelli bowl with the crispy pork belly ($1 extra) as well as the grilled pork bahn mi. The vermicelli bowl was so good and refreshing with the slippery rice noodles and fresh vegetables. I also loved that it came with an egg roll. The egg roll was perfectly crispy and had a good filling ratio. I'm glad the cashier convinced me to get the crispy pork belly. I typically don't like pork belly because it's too fatty but this one was perfect with the crunchy skin and juicy tender meat. The nuoc cham fish sauce balanced out the whole dish too. I had the blended coconut Thai tea smoothie to go with my vermicelli bowl and it was delicious - creamy, nutty, sweet and a good amount of Thai tea flavor. The coconut paired so nicely with the Thai tea! I saved my bahn mi and paradise swirl (blended coconut strawberry and pineapple smoothie) for later and it was still good even hours later. There was plenty of parking in the plaza on a Saturday afternoon and the restaurant has a decent amount of seating inside. The workers were nice and professional. It was the perfect quick meal that I was looking for.

    Stephanie H.

    A great fast-casual Vietnamese spot in Orange! So many options to choose from on the menu, ranging from banh mi to pho to garlic noodles! There is something for everyone! The staff were so friendly, and ordering was quick and easy. I tried the barbecue chicken banh mi, grilled pork vermicelli noodles, and the pork belly garlic noodles, and they were all a hit! The barbecue chicken banh mi was great, with the fluffy yet crunchy bread and juicy chicken, with the fresh and pickled veggies within. Such a large portion too, I saved the other half for later! The grilled pork vermicelli noodle was a nice palette cleanser, cool and refreshing noodles and fresh veggies, topped with fried shallots and amazing smelling grilled pork. Love the addition of the eggroll as well for a crispy texture change! The garlic noodles were definitely my favorite, with a hit-you-in-the-face garlicky punch. I loved the springy, bouncy noodle texture along with the fatty pork belly. Washed everything down with a lychee lemonade, which was not too sweet and refreshing for the carb-heavy meal. I can't wait to come back to try their other menu items, including the kimchi fried rice and pho! They're still having their promotion now, but 1 entree and get a drink 50% off! Lasting until this weekend! And then I believe they're bringing back a Happy Hour menu afterwards, which I'm excited for... Eat good, eat fast!

    Banh mi w pork belly
    Anne I.

    I've been to their Irvine location and was hoping that this restaurant would be as consistent as Irvine and it delivered! Husband and I ate the banh mi sandwich with grilled pork, vermicelli with barbecue chicken and garlicky noodles with crispy pork belly. Don't tell anyone, but we actually like the banh mi sandwich more here than at Lee's Sandwiches! And the crispy pork belly with the garlicky noodles put it over the top - I never had crispy pork belly before. Every bite was so good, definitely coming back! The restaurant is casual and family-friendly and the server is cheerful. :)

    Grilled Pork Bowl
    Dung N.

    This was our first stop on our recent Orange County trip. The eatery is modern and casual. We ordered two bowls- a vermicelli and a rice bowl. For the vermicelli, we opted for chicken, which came with an eggroll! The rice bowl came with grilled pork and a yummy green aioli sauce. They also have banh mi, pho, garlic noodles, kimchi fried rice, lemonade, and desserts! Both bowls were very flavorful and delicious! We also got a lychee green tea and a lemon guava green tea. Both drinks were refreshing! Service was friendly and quick! Can't wait to try more items on our next foodie trip!

    Grilled Pork Vermicelli with Eggroll, BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl, & Lychee Green Tea
    Shirley L.

    I really like the variety on their menu and it's an easy go to spot, especially for takeout. My go to is the grilled pork vermicelli, especially with the fish sauce which is super flavorful and the crispy egg roll. We also ordered the BBQ chicken rice bowl and it was a solid choice. I paired my meal with the lychee green tea and it was really refreshing, and the service was great as well with everyone being very kind. Definitely a spot I'd keep in rotation.

    Strawberry lemonade and lychee green tea
    Ana B.

    For drinks, we got the strawberry lemonade, which was sweet and mildly tart, and the lychee green tea, with a sweet flavor and a green tea aftertaste. Highly recommend both! Tried the eggrolls; first off they were pretty big. The outside was flaky and not at all greasy. The filling was hot and flavorful. Got the pork belly bahn mi. Good flavor, tastes smoked with flavors of cinnamon and star anise. However, didn't have a lot of meat in it. Had about 4 slices per half. The pork belly was nice and crispy. Tried the grilled pork bahn mi. Was expecting a BBQ pork flavor but this was different and good! Smoky and juicy. Felt like this sandwich had a little bit more pork in it. You order at the kiosk and they bring your food out! Easy and great service!

    Shaken Steak Garlic Noodles
    Lala

    Stopped by this OC Vietnamese gem and I'm obsessed! Ordered the Pork Belly Garlic Noodles and the new Shaken Steak Garlic Noodles. The noodle texture was perfect; chewy and flavorful. The pork belly was incredibly crispy, and the steak was tender. Don't skip the drinks! Highly recommend this spot. Pork Belly Garlic Noodles: Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor Shaken Steak Garlic Noodles: Tender steak, perfectly seasoned Drinks: Fantastic! Verdict: A solid, must-try Vietnamese spot in OC!

    Crispy Pork Belly Garlic Noodles
    Trinity T.

    Overall we really enjoyed the food and ambiance here. Everything was brought out to us (we dined in). The lychee lemonade was sweet, tart and strong on the lychee (I love that). The Thai tea was decent, not strong on the tea flavor but still good. I added an egg to my shaken beef and it was cooked perfectly, nice and runny. The beef was tender and the side salad + pickled onions added to the dish was a nice refreshing touch. The star dish was the crispy pork belly! The pork belly is perfectly crispy while also being flavorful. The flavor came through in every single bite! The staff was very nice, they have an Easter "iSPY" hunt happening and if you find everything on the list you'll get a sweet treat. Really nice touch to get customers & kiddos to engage and look around.

    Julie T.

    Delicious Vietnamese food in OC. From vermicelli, rice to salad bowls and PHO and Bánh Mi, this spot has a little bit of anything for everyone! Their Pho is solid and also tastes just as great to go! Love that they don't use the plastic to go packaging! Rich broth with generous portions of meat. Their bánh mì is a large portion and my go to is their roasted pork belly! Cannot to wrong with whatever protein you crave. Their vermicelli bowls feel light and fresh to satisfy your Vietnamese food cravings! We went for pork belly and the grilled pork. Also their Vietnamese coffee game is STRONG just how I like it Go check them out!

    BBQ chicken garlic noodles
    Yiping K.

    Reservation: Not needed - fast casual Parking: Super easy parking in lot right outside Vibes: Very bright and welcoming atmosphere with greenery and free wifi Service: friendly and efficient Grilled Pork Banh Mi: my personal highlight - perfectly toasted bread and the grilled pork was so flavorful Garlic noodles with BBQ chicken: chicken skin had really nice color on them and noodles had the right amount of garlic Brisket Pho: great amount of noodles and brisket with the classic basil, bean sprouts, and jalapeños provided and hoisin and sriracha packets to taste Everything together was under $40 - a convenient, quick meal for good value!

    Chicken Vermiccelli Bowl.
    Daniel D.

    I was pretty bummed that the Boba place was shut down initially, not knowing what new spot would replace it. But like a Phoenix reborn from the ashes of a past life, Saiga Vietnamese Eatery was created. The store itself leans small-medium size, but it was empty when we came in so there was no issue finding a seat. Ordering was easy and we got our food within 10 minutes. I ordered the Chicken Vermicelli bowl and I feel like I hit an equally healthy and delicious find. The sauce was just the right amount of tangy and the sides were proportioned just right. It looks like they use Rotisserie chicken as the protein. I would order that bowl again and again. Though I am tempted to also go for their garlic noodles. Coming back again for sure.

    BBQ Chicken Kimchi Fried Rice & Pork Belly Garlic Noodles
    Kathy B.

    I tried a few different dishes here and everything was yummy! I was able to try the garlic noodles with crispy pork belly, kimchi fried rice with BBQ chicken, and banh mi with grilled pork. The place itself is nice and easy to navigate. You can grab your food togo or stay and eat since there are plenty of tables available. Ordering is simple too since they have two kiosk with lots of pictures, which makes it easy to decide what to get.

    Justine R.

    Came here recently and was really impressed. We tried the pho, pork belly banh mi, egg rolls, and drinks -- honestly no misses. The ingredients tasted fresh, portions were solid, and the flavors were on point. The pork belly banh mi was probably my favorite. It's a great place for a casual lunch or dinner when you want something comforting but not too heavy. Bonus that they also sell items in stores! Would definitely return.

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    The service was great! would recommend trying the pandan coffee and one of their tofu bowls. Vegetarian friendly

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    What is the tofu covered in, breadcrumbs? GF?

    Hi Elizabeth, the tofu is bread-coated so it is not gluten-free.

    Is there no kimchi fried rice for this location?

    hey i went over this past weekend and there is kimchi fried rice now!

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    Dynasty - Juicy Pork Dumplings. Xiao Long Bao

    Dynasty

    (341 reviews)

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    My Mom and I come here often for dine-in service and also to go. The staff is pleasant, attentive…read moreand courteous. Most of the time we come here for lunch as they have a FANTASTIC LUNCH MENUE at very decent prices (please note the lunch menu does present smaller portions) The restaurant is always clean, well maintained and with ample seating.

    So this is the type of restaurant where you want a nice interior, very clean, quiet, good service…read morebut not necessarily the best Chinese food. This is perfect for a lot of people because it fits those checkboxes and the environment is very comfortable. So I came for lunch on a Saturday with my mom and just ordered from the A La Carte menu - fish fillet with black bean sauce, honey walnut shrimp and one other dish. The fish fillet with black bean sauce came out surprisingly fast. The fish was a little mushy and the dish had good flavor but not the best - 3 out of 5. The honey walnut shrimp was also just okay. I do like when the shrimp is freshly cooked so crispy and then covered with the mayonaissey sauce so you have a nice crunch to the shrimp and then the sweetness from the sauce. But this was not like that, just mayonaissy and no crunch. I also like when the walnuts are sweet and have some crispness to them as well but they weren't like that either. So it's okay, pretty similar to most normal places. 3/5 as well. I can't remember the third dish anymore but it also didn't stand out. Overall - come here when you come with people that are used to the more American style Chinese restaurants and you don't want to scare them with a loud restaurant, servers that don't speak good english, or dirty interiors. This place is very clean, has a very nice interior and is quiet and well maintained and the food is decent. I'll probably be coming back for the lunch specials that I see on the menu during the weekday. The prices seem right and the food is decent.

    Seven Grams - XLB

    Seven Grams

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    This has become my go to spot for Taiwanese dishes and dumplings whenever I don't feel like making…read morethe drive out to Din Tai Fung. I usually come in before 5pm to beat the dinner rush and it has not failed me yet. We ordered the watermelon juice, beef rolls, golden prime beef noodle soup, and the seven grams XLB, and everything hit. The watermelon juice is so good and refreshing. They use real watermelons so it's fresh and naturally sweet. It's the kind of drink you start sipping slowly and then somehow it's suddenly gone. The beef rolls was on point. The thin wheat flour wrap had that light crispiness, and the balance inside was perfect. Tender beef shank, cucumbers, scallions, cilantro, and hoisin all put together. The golden prime beef noodle soup was so comforting. The noodles tasted fresh, the broth was rich and flavorful, and the beef was super tender. Just a heads up, the fresh red chilies is packed with heat. It's the kind of spice that sneaks up on you and has you coughing between bites, but it's good. Seven Grams XLB was served piping hot and full of flavor. Each dumpling was juicy and had a good amount of pork inside. Also, huge shout out to our server Tim! He was amazing. He was attentive, efficient, and just genuinely kind. He kept checking in on us throughout the meal, and when I couldn't finish my beef noodle soup, he thoughtfully brought out two separate containers. One for the broth and the other one for the noodle, so everything would stay perfect for later. His service stood out to me. Can't wait to come back.

    Let me just say, I absolutely love this place. Everything tastes so fresh, the prices are great,…read moreand the service is always fast. This is my go to spot for dumplings. There's usually a wait every time we go, but it's 100% worth it. I could honestly eat here once a week if my husband would let me The food is always delicious, fresh, and consistently good. Definitely one of my favorite places to eat.

    Saiga Vietnamese Eatery - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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