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    Saigon Beach

    4.5 (202 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kailyn W.

    I came to Saigon beach the other day after checking them out on yelp, and it did not disappoint one bit! I ordered the coconut pandan waffles and the sticky rice munchies, as well as a Saigon beer. The pandan waffles were my favorite. They were sweet enough and truly tasted like pandan. The whipped cream was delicious and coconut flavored, and i normally don't even like whipped cream! The sticky rice munchies were tasty and filling. I liked how you could pick your choice of filling. However, I do wish there was a little more put into the presentation of this plate. The service was outstanding; the worker who helped us recommended beers that ended up being amazing. He also offered us water cups, and he was super friendly. I'm excited to try more menu items at Saigon beach and maybe even have a Saigon again sometime soon!

    Jennifer N.

    Fantastic filet minon pho bowl. I ordered through uber eats and it came hot, everything separated and ready to put in a bowl together to mix in and it was delicious. I look forward to a dining experience soon.

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    Calista C.

    So good! The restaurant is located on PCH and has a modernized-traditional vibe. The service was extremely quick and friendly, I appreciated that our server helped us with recommendations on his favorite imported beer for us to try. The food was phenomenal, especially the coconut pandan waffle. It had an incredible crunch on the outside, as well as a chewy inside. This paired so perfectly with their side of whipped cream!

    Alissa Z.

    Omg so freaking good!!! Went there for lunch today. I had the filet pho - asked for lemongrass broth. IT WAS SOOOO GOOD. My husband got the curry - he ate every last drop. We got the wings as an app - also delicious!! We'll definitely be back!

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    Betty L.

    There is limited parking by the restaurant. (Own parking lot) You order at the counter and they bring you the food. They have indoor and outdoor seating. There is a clean restroom inside. We ordered banh mi, garlic noodles, wings and dirty fries. Everything was super tasty. They give you soda cans. They also have water with ice so you can easily serve yourself. I would return and taste the other food items.

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    Kimberly H.

    Such a nice little authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Laguna right along PCH! It's so nice this restaurant has opened up because I can never find authentic, ethnic and affordable food in Laguna. It's now our favorite little lowkey spot! We came on a Friday summer evening and there was no crowd or lines, so we were able to order our food and find a seat right away. Extremely cost effective for Laguna beach, super convenient and homemade feeling, fresh and healthy and tasty Vietnamese food. The food is really comforting for me and I always feel good after eating here! Definitely recommend visiting !! Then go for a walk across the street to the beach for an epic sunset!!

    Emma M.

    The food was so fresh and it tasted amazing! Really nice patio next to the beach and comfortable seating. Friendly staff :)

    Brian K.

    Actually really good food. I went solo, which is a rarity, and ordered a couple things that the cashier recommended. I got the Vietmanese Coffe/Thai tea combo, and it was really good. I also got the grilled pork bahn mi and the fried egg rolls. It was all good. The eggrolls were nice and crispy with a good tangy sauce and the bahn mi's grilled pork was really flavorful. Over all pretty nice/generic looking place that does the job. Definitely would make a good take out joint also.

    Eleana S.

    When I was looking for a Vietnamese restaurant to meet up in Laguna beach, I came across this gem! It's a cozy, homey spot with a great atmosphere for dining. We ordered fried egg rolls, crispy wontons, a pork banh mi, a pork vermicelli bowl, pho (traditional soup), chicken curry, passionfruit mango limeade, and Thai iced tea. The food was absolutely delicious, I especially loved the appetizers! The server, who was the only one working that day, was like Wonder Woman! She was friendly, easy to talk to, and super nice. It was the perfect combination of good food, great service, and a lovely place to try.

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    Paulette M.

    The food is soooooo good. Ive recently discovered this place but I've been back twice in 2 weeks and I live 45 mins away but if I'm around the area i definitely will stop by!

    MaDonna W.

    YUM!!! we came here under my friends recommendation. She loves this place. And for good reason, it's very popular with the locals. It's so good. We had one of the rice wraps and the 420 green rice with chicken. So good. This is a cute little place on the corner off of PCH. They've got a large outdoor area a nice indoor area with lots of tables very dog friendly and you can find plenty of parking on the street either up the hill or on PCH.

    Daph H.

    Cute casual spot for Vietnamese food in Laguna Beach! It's fast casual, so you place your order at the counter and they'll bring your food to your table. The day we visited, the kitchen was slammed. They may have been down a person in the kitchen because everyone seemed to be waiting for their orders. Luckily, we were in no rush and the other customers didn't seem bothered either. After at least 30 minutes later, we got our food, and the dishes came flying out of the kitchen to the other tables that came after us, so I guess we just got unlucky with our timing. I got the grilled pork banh mi, which was good. It had a lot of pork. It was a little light on jalapeños and cilantro, which was fine by me because I prefer a light touch with those ingredients. The husband and wife that run Saigon Beach are very sweet. The husband apologized for the delay when he brought the food. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. They also have daily specials which sound delicious!

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    Elizabeth S.

    For post Xmas day trip decided to visit Laguna Beach with my daughter. Strolled in the beach very lovely and decided to eat Vietnamese. Check out Yelp and this place has a great review. We walked for a mile to reach this place and it's worthy. The restaurant was very casual. You order and pay and choose your own table . We sat outside and inhale ocean breeze. The outside patio was a little outdated. The dishes were delicious. Naman fried chicken wings with sweet and savory sauce were marinated well. You can taste it even up to the bone. The spring roll with shrimp and avocado were fresh and shrimp was big. The sauce made it so good. The pork belly lollipops were bomb. It was so crispy yet not too oily nor fat. The sauce and crispy onion added the final touches to your palate. The curry tofu was ok. It has a lot of root vegetables that we enjoyed. The papaya salad was good also just needs acidity and a little kick of spiciness. Overall the food experience was mouthwatering . Be back for sure.

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    Looooove Saigon Beach! We've eaten here a lot and it's always consistently fresh, fast and delicious.

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    One of my favorite stops on PCH. Highly recommend the pork belly bao, 420 green rice, banh mi, and sticky rice munchies! Vietnamese fusion

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    Food was delicious and fast service. It's nice that they have parking. I'll definitely recommend!

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    Do you use seed oils?

    We occasionally use canola oil.

    Do you offer any gluten-free options?

    We have several GF dishes. Pho, spring rolls, vermicelli. Please inform the server for GF.

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    They have beer and wine.

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