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    Saigon Bay

    4.3 (299 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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

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    Tofu Noodle Bowl
    Sami M.

    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!!

    Crab Rangoon
    Niang L.

    The service and ambience is great. Food came out fast. I got their pho deluxe and it was great! Portion was good.

    Kristine N.

    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.

    Luisa J.

    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.

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    Amber R.

    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.

    Rachel M.

    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.

    Hu tieu ap chao
    Cynthia C.

    Good food, fun server. The Pho's broth is amazing. Bún thịt nướng was tasty however they didnt provide enough sauce.

    Shopping mall. Lots of parking
    Kimberly G.

    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!

    Pho, Chicken
    Dennis G.

    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.

    Extra chili sate and shrimp paste on the side
    Christie T.

    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==

    Tina F.

    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

    Pho menu prices as of 2/2024
    James I.

    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!

    Sandra M.

    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!

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    Great tasting pho. The menu is very diverse. Friendly staff. The establishment is very clean and very helpful with suggestions

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    Great Pho and Fried Rice. Fast service and delicious! No nonsense Vietnamese food. Love it.

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    Pho is fantastic, Great experience. Food was delicious. Highly recommended. For the whole family.

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    I love their food. Also very friendly and great service. I don't care about their price because they have great service.

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