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Good food. We ordered the Vermicelli deluxe and the fried egg rolls from the appetizer menu. I like that the noodles were cut instead of having to drag the long noodles out of the bowl. The fish sauce had a good taste also. We plan to return and try the Pho next time. There were at least 20 people in here and larger groups so it appears to be a local favorite. Recommend fo sho. Tables and booth and floors were clean. Workers were friendly.
Such a great spot! The server was the nicest server I think I've ever had. Super friendly and helpful. The food was amazing - I had a tofu noodle bowl and the tofu was so crispy!! The vibe is very chill and not flashy as all. A really good spot if you're in the area!!
The food is okay here. It is the most authentic spot in the Temple Terrace area, but I think that it is inconsistent with the pho broth taste. The rice and bun dishes are the best in the area though. I recommend getting the bun (rice noodles dish). The service is very fast, and the staff were very attentive.
Great pho spot !! Very fast service and authentic! The broth here is delicious. I loved the pork egg rolls and that they serve it with fish sauce. Great portions on the pho too.
Let's start with the fact that I'm pretty biased because the Vietnamese food in Los Angeles/Alhambra rocks the house. With that said, Saigon Bay was pretty good and the high Yelp rating is well-deserved! I got the soupless noodles with pork, shrimp and an egg roll, and it was pretty good! I very reasonable $17 for a quick meal with nicely prepared food and good service!
My friends and I decided to try Saigon Bay for the first time. They provided good service and answered all of our questions in regard to the menu. We got a ton of food! For appetizers, we had krab rangoon, shrimp egg rolls, pork egg rolls, spring rolls, miso soup, shrimp soup, and vegetable soup. Our favorite items were the rangoon, spring rolls, and shrimp rolls. The miso soup was the only appetizer that was not tasty. The entrees we got were the shrimp pad thai, chicken pad thai, beef pho, and the rice & chicken platter. Our favorite was both pad thai.
The service and ambience is great. Food came out fast. I got their pho deluxe and it was great! Portion was good.
So happy I can update my review from over 10 years ago. I went to Saigon Bay over a decade ago, but it's completely different. From reading James review, he reminded me of their awful fire in 2020, and how they rebuilt in this location. So happy to stop by here for lunch with my friend. We loved our server who was like a mom to us as soon as we walked in. I ordered a pork banh mi sandwich, & my server said get the quail appetizer, and so I did. My friend got the beef stew - Bo Kho with bread, not noodles. She did not want noodles. We shared them, and I loved the seasoning of the quail. I also loved dipping my sandwich in the broth of the stew. It was so tasty and had a sweet tinge to it. I also loved the carrots. I didn't love the beef so much but I do love the broth and veggies in the beef stew. It's different bc it's a thin broth not like a thick American beef stew. Everything was tasty here. Our server was so sweet. She spoke very good English and she made sure we mixed and made sure we ate the salad with the quail and made sure we had everything just right before we ate it. We liked our booth and there were other tables as well. The counter area is very floral and bright. It's a great spot, and we definitely adored our lunch. They open at 10:30 am.
I have not been here since 2015. I had just gotten interested in pho, but not writing for yelp consistently. I had pho at the then current Fowler location. From what I remember, food was good and the interior was nicely decorated. I tried Saigon Deli later and became a frequent patron for the next 6 years. Unfortunately, the 2020 riots saw this restaurant burned down and seemingly closed for good. Somehow, I never knew that they reopened on 56th in the brick plaza opposite Outback Steakhouse until fellow Elite yelper Rachel L. wrote a review. Inside is a clean, comfortable cafe that can hold about 50 people. There is upbeat Vietnamese music playing. They serve many Viet staples like pho, banh mi, stir fried meat/rice combos, and boba drinks. I ordered pho tai and a grilled pork banh mi sandwich. The pho has a nice broth and there is a good amount of solid food-noodles/beef etc. I'd say Saigon Deli broth is %10 tastier, though Saigon Bay has fresher dressings like jalapeno, mint leaves, and sprouts. 4/5 The banh mi had very crunchy bread, aromatic cilantro and fresh carrots/cucumber, and nicely seasoned meat. The sandwich was about 6 inches in length. 5/5 Awesome! Their pho is $12 and Banh mi are are $7 which are comparable to SDeli and Zen Noodle Bar (I miss $8 dollar pho Stupid COVID lol.) Another pro (for me) is that they are open on Sundays until 9 pm. (They are closed Mondays fyi.) I was going to Zen Noodle for pho the last year, but they seem to have supply issues that is making me lose interest in getting pho from there. Id say Saigon Bay is a great choice for USF/Temple Terrace peeps to get great pho!
Good food, fun server. The Pho's broth is amazing. Bún thịt nướng was tasty however they didnt provide enough sauce.
If you're on the fence about which pho place to go after leaving Busch Gardens, stop looking. The best pho our entire party has ever had while dining out. The pho was so perfect that our son said it didn't even need hoisin sauce. The spring rolls both vegetarian and non were also very delicious. They came out quick and not even a bit greasy. The service here was also excellent! Very friendly staff members! We love this place and will be back next time we visit Tampa!
Driving down my stomach is growling I'm in Tampa and I stop by had the Pho, chicken. It was excellent build a spot. The broth was near perfection.
After an eventful night of drinking, we most definitely needed to find some pho to help cure our hangover lol Found this spot randomly and it was actually pretty good. They had every condiment needed to make our bowl delicious. Chili oil and fish sauce is also available if you ask the server. They even had fatty oil and onions in vinegar too! Recommend this place for your pho fix if you are near the area. read more
7 months ago
I had passed this place many times but never stopped. So as I entered the restaurant it was a medium dining area but clean. My server was very helpful and I chose the Bánh mì sandwich and garlic noodles with pork and veggies. I liked the noodles but the pork was although tasty, could use a little more time for tenderness. The Bánh mì was the star of my visit and I would try it again. I give them a 8.7 overall Check them out and see? Chef Chris read more
1 month ago
Good food. We ordered the Vermicelli deluxe and the fried egg rolls from the appetizer menu. I like that the noodles were cut instead of having to drag the long noodles out of the bowl. The fish sauce had a good taste also. We plan to return and try the Pho next time. There were at least 20 people in here and larger groups so it appears to be a local favorite. Recommend fo sho. Tables and booth and floors were clean. Workers were friendly. read more
Such a great spot! The server was the nicest server I think I've ever had. Super friendly and helpful. The food was amazing - I had a tofu noodle bowl and the tofu was so crispy!! The vibe is very chill and not flashy as all. A really good spot if you're in the area!! read more
11 months ago
The food is okay here. It is the most authentic spot in the Temple Terrace area, but I think that it is inconsistent with the pho broth taste. The rice and bun dishes are the best in the area though. I recommend getting the bun (rice noodles dish). The service is very fast, and the staff were very attentive. read more
2 months ago
Let's start with the fact that I'm pretty biased because the Vietnamese food in Los Angeles/Alhambra rocks the house. With that said, Saigon Bay was pretty good and the high Yelp rating is well-deserved! I got the soupless noodles with pork, shrimp and an egg roll, and it was pretty good! I very reasonable $17 for a quick meal with nicely prepared food and good service! read more
My friends and I decided to try Saigon Bay for the first time. They provided good service and answered all of our questions in regard to the menu. We got a ton of food! For appetizers, we had krab rangoon, shrimp egg rolls, pork egg rolls, spring rolls, miso soup, shrimp soup, and vegetable soup. Our favorite items were the rangoon, spring rolls, and shrimp rolls. The miso soup was the only appetizer that was not tasty. The entrees we got were the shrimp pad thai, chicken pad thai, beef pho, and the rice & chicken platter. Our favorite was both pad thai. read more
6 months ago
The service and ambience is great. Food came out fast. I got their pho deluxe and it was great! Portion was good. read more
So happy I can update my review from over 10 years ago. I went to Saigon Bay over a decade ago, but it's completely different. From reading James review, he reminded me of their awful fire in 2020, and how they rebuilt in this location. So happy to stop by here for lunch with my friend. We loved our server who was like a mom to us as soon as we walked in. I ordered a pork banh mi sandwich, & my server said get the quail appetizer, and so I did. My friend got the beef stew - Bo Kho with bread, not noodles. She did not want noodles. We shared them, and I loved the seasoning of the quail. I also loved dipping my sandwich in the broth of the stew. It was so tasty and had a sweet tinge to it. I also loved the carrots. I didn't love the beef so much but I do love the broth and veggies in the beef stew. It's different bc it's a thin broth not like a thick American beef stew. Everything was tasty here. Our server was so sweet. She spoke very good English and she made sure we mixed and made sure we ate the salad with the quail and made sure we had everything just right before we ate it. We liked our booth and there were other tables as well. The counter area is very floral and bright. It's a great spot, and we definitely adored our lunch. They open at 10:30 am. read more
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I have not been here since 2015. I had just gotten interested in pho, but not writing for yelp consistently. I had pho at the then current Fowler location. From what I remember, food was good and the interior was nicely decorated. I tried Saigon Deli later and became a frequent patron for the next 6 years. Unfortunately, the 2020 riots saw this restaurant burned down and seemingly closed for good. Somehow, I never knew that they reopened on 56th in the brick plaza opposite Outback Steakhouse until fellow Elite yelper Rachel L. wrote a review. Inside is a clean, comfortable cafe that can hold about 50 people. There is upbeat Vietnamese music playing. They serve many Viet staples like pho, banh mi, stir fried meat/rice combos, and boba drinks. I ordered pho tai and a grilled pork banh mi sandwich. The pho has a nice broth and there is a good amount of solid food-noodles/beef etc. I'd say Saigon Deli broth is %10 tastier, though Saigon Bay has fresher dressings like jalapeno, mint leaves, and sprouts. 4/5 The banh mi had very crunchy bread, aromatic cilantro and fresh carrots/cucumber, and nicely seasoned meat. The sandwich was about 6 inches in length. 5/5 Awesome! Their pho is $12 and Banh mi are are $7 which are comparable to SDeli and Zen Noodle Bar (I miss $8 dollar pho Stupid COVID lol.) Another pro (for me) is that they are open on Sundays until 9 pm. (They are closed Mondays fyi.) I was going to Zen Noodle for pho the last year, but they seem to have supply issues that is making me lose interest in getting pho from there. Id say Saigon Bay is a great choice for USF/Temple Terrace peeps to get great pho! read more
11 months ago
Good food, fun server. The Pho's broth is amazing. Bún thịt nướng was tasty however they didnt provide enough sauce. read more
2 years ago
If you're on the fence about which pho place to go after leaving Busch Gardens, stop looking. The best pho our entire party has ever had while dining out. The pho was so perfect that our son said it didn't even need hoisin sauce. The spring rolls both vegetarian and non were also very delicious. They came out quick and not even a bit greasy. The service here was also excellent! Very friendly staff members! We love this place and will be back next time we visit Tampa! read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
Driving down my stomach is growling I'm in Tampa and I stop by had the Pho, chicken. It was excellent build a spot. The broth was near perfection. read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
This year, making it my mission to find the best Vietnamese restaurant in Tampa. First on the chopping block... 4 stars for food & restaurant category in general. Only 3 stars, in my honest opinion, for specifically Vietnamese food only category. If that makes sense haha Pho and BBH were served piping HOT. It sometimes surprises me how some places will serve me lukewarm warm broth. Like no, I want to burn the inside of my mouth thank you very much. (Hack: if you also like your broth super hot but for your pho meat to not cook too fast, you can order it on the side) Pho was pretty standard and yummy. They use the thin pho noodles. We did have to order extra onions and green onion toppings. Didn't really need to add anything else to the broth. BBH had a good hit of spice. I did add more sate and shrimp paste for more heat and umami. That's just how I personally like my BBH. Will make the note that it had a lot of meat, but they did not serve with the pork hock or blood cubes so I was a bit sad about that. The sate looked like it was made in house possibly?? I'll ask next time I go, but it was actually spicy, whereas store bought sate sometimes not very spicy at all! Posted a quick mukbang on my IG. Check it out @itschristietran https://www.instagram.com/reel/DExWQ4qAR6d/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== read more
Clearly everyone was devouring their pho in these pictures. Saigon Bay exceeded expectations with their incredible pho and spring rolls! The pho was absolutely heartwarming--perfectly seasoned broth paired with an abundant serving of noodles that felt so generous. It was comforting to the core, leaving us both satisfied and cozy. The spring rolls perfect and even better when dipped into their rich peanut sauce. Adding a touch of Sriracha to the peanut sauce elevated the flavor to a whole new level. If you're looking for authentic flavors and a satisfying meal, Saigon Bay is a must-visit. Highly recommend this spot for your next pho read more
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This is my second time eating here. Came with my friends after running, and boy was the pho as good as ever. Nothing beats a soul filling warm bowl of pho on a chilly night! We also tried the fresh spring rolls, they were a little smaller than I remember but still delicious. The server was so sweet and the hospitality was amazing, she even cut our spring rolls and egg rolls into 4 since there were 4 of us! Very homey and cozy spot, will definitely continue coming here for that delicious sliced beef pho! read more
I knew I was in for a scrumptious treat as soon as the aroma of fresh pho herbs greeted me at the door. We were welcomed immediately. The booth seating here is very comfortable. There's lots of natural light throughout the restaurant. The service is fantastic. I'm not sure if she's the owner, or part of the owner's family. She made the whole lunch experience enjoyable by making us feel like family at a dinner table. She offered such great suggestions, and showed us ways to prepare our meal for a better experience. My friend ordered the Fried Quail appetizer after getting a recommendation. I'd never had quail before this visit. I loved it! It's the seasoning that made it so special. I even tried a little of the salad with the garlic (and maybe there were shallots). I don't know, but it was so good after our server mixed it up for us. Let's just say that the greens underneath the quail in this dish is not meant to be a garnish. Eat it!! I've been on a Bò Kho kick lately, so that's what I ordered. I asked if she had any bread to go with it (for dipping). I was delighted when she said yes. That's the one thing I've missed when ordering Vietnamese beef stew at other restaurants. She then asked if I still wanted the noodles since I'm getting it with bread. I thought about it for a minute, and it actually made sense not to have the rice noodles. It couldn't have been more perfect. The broth with the stew meat and thick cut carrots was really all I needed. It's a little sweeter of a taste than others I've had, but I think it went well with the savory herbs & spices. It balanced everything out. I'm so glad I had that bread to soak up the broth. The temperature of the stew was served hot, and not lukewarm (thankfully). It stayed hot while having a long conversation over the meal. However, I do want to warn you about the jalapeños. Their peppers are very hot, and not like your grocery store peppers that seem mild. Try it before you add it to your broth. I've had all kinds of jalapeño pepper heat levels, but never at this high level. It cleared out my sinuses really quick. Woohoo! I'd definitely order the same thing again. I do want to try the Grilled Pork Banh Mi next time with the beef stew. My friend really loved that combination of flavors. I had no idea about their relocation until reading the review from fellow Yelp friend James. Wow, that must have been devastating. I'm so glad they were able to overcome that. They are now located in the Terrace Oaks Plaza near Roasted! and Jerusalem International Market on 56th Street. We were there at a less busier time between 10:30 and 11:00 am on a week day. It was perfect timing for us. Check it out if you happen to be in the area. read more
2 years ago
This is our go to for Vietnamese food! We come here at least 2-3 times a month! The food and service here is amazing and very consistent with their food. My favorite drink here is Iced Jasmine Tea! If you like a refreshing, floral tea for the hot summer, high recommend ordering it. My favorite appetizer for any Vietnamese restaurant is spring rolls! You can tell whether the restaurant is good or not is by eating spring roll since it's hard to mess up. My to go to dish here is the fry quail rice platter! The quail is so juicy and savory. Make sure you dip the quail with red chili, salt/pepper, and lemon. When you eat the quail with the rice and salad, SUPER DELICIOUS! Although the quail is small, but the meat is so tender, juicy, and soft! Highly recommended! The bun bo hue, pho special, and wonton soup here is so good! The soup is so flavorful and the consistency of the noodles is perfect. The proportion between the meat and noodles is perfect! You don't have to add much seasoning if you want it more savory but the vegetable is fresh. I love coming here since everyone is friendly and plenty of parking! Highly, highly recommend this place! read more
10 months ago
5 months ago
I have visited this restaurant before but keep forgetting to do a review. It's the food folks. It is so delicious and plentiful that I forget every time. Not this time though. It is a rainy evening and my wife and I are soaking wet coming into the restaurant. We thought we were going to eat at home but some plans were changed and we decided to have dinner at Saigon Bay. Good call! The service is attentive and friendly. The menu is simple and easy to understand. The environment is lit well, comfortable in temperature and clean. I ordered the Garlic noodles with pork. My wife ordered the Fried rice with pork. Yummy! And so much to eat that we had to get a couple of take out containers. Check out this place as soon as you can. You will enjoy. read more
YOOO!! This was a recommendation from a friend! Holy smokesss! FIRE! Listen. From the second I walked in I knew it was going to be tasty! The inside is fresh, clean and inviting! I ordered the rib-eye garlic noodles. GASSS! The ribeye was super tender and the flavor exploded in my mouth I loved the egg rolls too. They were light and crispy. I'm not a huge crab Rangoon fan, but my finance loves them, so I ordered a few. Pretty dang good There are so many things I want to try here. You already know I wanna slurp some of that Pho on my next trip Check this place out read more
4 years ago
SEATING AREA a lot of booths and tables to dine at however, the new location seems a tad smaller than the older location PARKING huge lot for all the shops/restaurants in the plaza OVERALL the best pho in the USF area -- hands down. if you're familiar with the saigon bay family, you know what they've been though. the old location on fowler was my classmates' and i's favorite vietnamese place in the area. they have the best and most flavorful pho than any other vietnamese restaurant in the area, i promise. when i wasnt in the mood for PHO, i got GRILLED PORK ON BROKEN RICE or the GRILLED PORK BANH MI -- all of which are delicious of course. bottom line, if you are in this area and are wanting vietnamese food, come here! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Like a phoenix, they arose from the ashes and are back, better than ever! We had the pleasure to stop here, while waiting for a Yelp event to open. They are small and family run, but you won't get better service or flavor for your money. We sat, and a waiter came over gave us menus, while another person came over and delivered waters. When our order was taken it was very friendly and efficient. The food was brought out by one of the cooks and family members, she was very earnest in welcoming us back, as one of my group had been going to old Saigon Bay for a long time. The food? AMAZING! Their fresh rolls were fresh and flavourful, the crab Rangoon, was savoury and delicious. I legitimately had the best pork fried rice I've ever had at any establishment, with a serving that fed me 3 times. The phó broth was so good and their rice bundle meal with sirloin was cooked to perfection. I now have a defacto destination when I'm over in Temple Terrace. This place is not to be missed. read more
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