Saigon Beach is a small restaurant near Newport Beach so be wary of parking as it may be hard to find and it costs money; I believe parking is free after 6pm. It's a fairly unassuming place since when I entered, all the employees were hanging out in a place where we couldn't even see them. They sell Banh mi's (baguette sandwiches), pho (soup), wings, bao buns, and noodle dishes. I tried out one of their buns and bahn mi's and I must say it was like a happy, colorful explosion in my mouth. Vietnamese food isn't one of my favorite genres but this place puts a lot of attention to detail to the quality of their food. A banh mi and two boa buns cost me $25.96 and I shared it with a friend. If you love Asian food, this place is worth a visit. read more

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Good luck finding parking. It's pretty impossible especially on a weekend I parked at the structure across the street and it cost $10. Was kind of ridiculous I got the tofu banh mi It was ok. The daikon and carrots didn't seem pickled. The carrots and cucumber felt unseasoned The inside felt dirty too with a lot of flies everywhere read more

Saigon beach is incredible. You will get a ton of value for your money, and the food is fresh and delicious. I always get the California spring rolls as well as the bahn mi. I would recommend getting the pork belly over the grilled pork. I preferred the flavor and texture. The amount of food you get is very good as well, when we're not starving me and my sister can split an order of spring rolls and a sandwich and be fine. read more

I was greeted early when I came in. I then asked if they had Banh Xeo there but she didn't know what that was which was weird. But oh well. I got the 3 fried egg rolls and the combo Banh Mi. The fried egg rolls were amazing! I recommend everyone get that. The Banh Mi was not tasty nor authentic at all. Was that mayo in there?? I was still so hungry after I went to another place and ordered an entree. I regret tipping 18% on my Togo ordered. Do note they do take a while to make your food. They had a lot of corny Pho sayings on the wall. Read some and just stopped after 2. One read "may the pho be with you.." like wtf. Doesn't even rhyme with Force. At least make it plural to kinda sound similar. read more

Saigon Beach - Saigon Beach Ground Pork Crispy Egg Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

So I give Saigon Beach 4 stars instead of 3 because being located in Newport Beach on the peninsula by the pier, I had low expectations and knew what I was getting into so I don't feel it's fair to give 3 stars when I had a feeling beforehand that the food wouldn't be authentic. However, it is 3 stars when compared to authentic Vietnamese food - so be warned - yet they do have some yummy dishes. The shrimp spring rolls for example have avocado - not authentic at all - yet very delicious! The sauce that comes with the spring rolls (we got the pork spring rolls too and those were even better than the shrimp) wasn't authentic at all either but was very tasty. The Banh mi sandwiches were also quite tasty and I would recommend ordering them. I've had both the chicken and pork and both are great. However DON'T order the Pho! The broth was awful and the worst pho I've ever had it actually didn't really even taste like Pho and the noodles were weird like synthetic noodles. If you're a tourist or not used to Vietnamese or spicy food then this would be a great restaurant for you since it's good tasting food - just not very authentic. read more

My friends and were craving pho near the beach and stumbled upon this place. It was definitely warm that day and there were not a lot of people inside. Service was fast though with the food. I ordered the eggrolls as an appetizer and then had their pho. The eggrolls were crunchy but would have liked a bit more flavor and portion for the price. As for the pho, there were good portions of meat, but the broth did not taste as flavorful and was bland. read more

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This place is seriously a letdown not even close to the taste of Vietnamese food.. you're better off spending the money on gas going to Westminster to get good authentic Vietnamese food. Seriously overpriced!!! Not going there again Super salty Pho read more

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Had the pho sandwich. The meat was a bit funky but the pho dipping broth was quite good. The bread was also soft and seemed fresh. Very enjoyable but messy to eat. read more

I LOVE their shrimp spring rolls. It's $11.50 and little bit pricey in compare to other places but it's worth it. Shrimp spring rolls with Avocado yum yum yum!!!! Great combination! Fresh and tasty! The service always great here! The workers always welcoming. The ambiance is cute! Lots of writings and pictures all over the wall and make you busy while you are waiting...Try it and you'll love it! Wherever we go for eating pho this place is our stop for shrimp roll. It's hard to order from somewhere else when you try this location. Saigon Beach you are forever on my heart. read more

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I wouldn't call this Vietnamese food. We ordered multiple dishes and all were just a "no". I am drinking the Vietnamese coffee and it's drinkable --I'm thirsty. I had the combo banh mi -- Gross. The eggrolls were better than "gross" so "meh"?. They did not have the proper dipping sauce. The high ratings is def not from the Vietnamese community. read more

My absolute favorite noodle soup in Newport. I get the lemongrass chicken every time. It's gluten free and yummy. I also love that the noodles come separate so if I'm not going to finish the whole bowl I can save them for later and they won't get soggy. read more

Overall: 3.6/5 (dine in) This is a small storefront that's street facing so it might be hard to find parking right in front. I was surprised when I got there because I thought it was a sit down restaurant but the set up is really for take out/delivery. They have bars & stools along the side of the walls but at max, the restaurant can only seat 8-10 people. Customer service is good here though. Pork Belly Bun Slider ($5.95): Better than the grilled pork slider but was just okay. Grilled Pork Bun Slider ($5.75): The grilled pork was very dry. For both sliders, they gave a lot of carrots which I liked but they were lacking all the Vietnamese flavors. The buns were soft though. 420 Downtowner Special ($10.25): We were both so disappointed when we tried this. The presentation was nice but the taste was mid. The green colored rice and the shredded chicken were bland. The pork on top was a bit less dry than the one in the bun and was the only thing with flavor. Nam Nam Wings (5 Wings For $7.95): The wings were the best item of the night. They were crispy and tasty. read more

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Bit pricey but damn is that food good. Never had veg banh mi so tasty mmmm. And they were accommodating of the large (6 person) group read more

Saigon Beach - Vegan Tofu, Mushroom and Veggie Pate Banh M Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We came on New Years Day, around 1230pm. The lady working was not amused and could be couldn't care less for the customers waiting to order. With not even a slight acknowledgment when we walked in. I got their regular cold cut combo with their bacon pate. Overall, the flavor was great. Not traditional Banh Mi flavors, but more fusion. The sweater mayo, paired with the smokey bacon, was a great bite. The banh mi itself was cold. Like not toasted warm bun, but fridge cold. Immediately wanted to run in and brittle warm my sandwich. Overall. I think I'll pass on a $12.50- cold banh mi. with terrible service. read more

The pork bahnmi :: forgive spelling:: was actually pretty great. I loved the smoky aroma within the pork and it had a lot of flavor. It was my favorite. I had quite a bit of bahnmi and they weren't as impressively as flavored as this one. I really liked how casual the atmosphere was, I got a kick out of the wall decoration with a play on words. The server was very flattered by my compliment. She did exactly what was needed. I was there around noon, 4/17/25 so i hope the manager knows who she is and did a good job. Again that was the best sandwich. read more

Saigon Beach - Pork Pork Belly Bnh M Baguette Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Love Saigon Beach! Everything there is so good, I always try and get it when I'm in the area. The 420 green rice, bahn mi, and lemongrass soup are all great. read more

I enjoy a good Vietnamese restaurant but when I stopped in I didn't get any food. It was a warm Spring day so I opted for one of their limeades. They have them in the bubbler so I chose the mango passionfruit one. It was delightful albeit a tad sweet. It's a good thing they pack with full with ice so it can mellow out. I took my drink and walked along the boardwalk taking in the ocean views and the cool breeze. Do yourself a favor and don't sleep on supporting a neighborhood Asian restaurant. Cheers! read more

Saigon Beach - Vietnamese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Yum! Thst grilled pork vermicelli was excellent. Grilled just right with thst jusicy, tender pork on the vermicelli made just right . Not too soft or mushy. Nice and firm noodles. The vegetables in it were fresh and crispy too. Highly recommended! read more

Saigon Beach - Vietnamese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Great Vietnamese food in Newport! It's a nice little spot in the popular area of Newport Beach. There isn't much seating but it's the perfect grab n go. The service was good and quick. The food was even better. Grilled Turmeric Chicken Vermicelli Noodle was a 10/10! The chicken was seasoned and perfectly cooked. The noodles were great. It was filling and the sauce was perfect. The shrimp spring rolls 10/10. They taste like authentic spring rolls. The peanut sauce was untraditional, but still good peanut sauce. read more

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A pho baguette? It's like Bahn Mi and Pho had a baby and it was the best of both! It was so so so good! Think French dip with pho flavors dipped in pho broth! The pork and vermicelli was so fresh and so delicious! The buns were incredible! This will always be on our list when we come visit! Can't wait to try more food options! Everything was so so good! read more

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We used to go here often in 2018-2019, but haven't been back until January. We came in at 3:30 PM, which is a slow time of day. We came in and ordered a pho, chicken wings, green rice, and a couple pork bao. The food came reasonably quickly, and overall was very good. The wings were fantastic, by far my favorite. The green rice was also good, and everyone ate it up fast. The pork baos were good, but the one jalapeño was a surprise to my little ones. The pho broth was good, but not outstanding. The ambiance was, in a word, COLD. The door was always open so the restaurant was truly COLD. Also, the staff were cold; we had to wait for them to come from the back to take our order, and they never checked in on us. Also, there is very little seating space here; we wedged ourselves into a corner with the largest table, but had to move some chairs to make it fit. I would come back for the food, but I would stick to takeout - no need to be dissapointed by the cold staff and cold restaurant. read more

The only reason this place is getting 2 STARS is because the service sucks and they greedy with chili oil!! We order our food and tell me why did the guest after us received their food before us. Also, when we requested for chili oil it went from grands to mini tall size (Starbucks). The staff weren't not attentive and were very slow!! The food wasn't too bad. I give the pho (3/5) the eggs roll (3/5). The decor was very artistic with hand written tags on the wall and a few pictures on the wall. The small is very small. I would have thought this place would have better service since it's in NEWPORT BEACH!! Definitely not OC MATERIAL!! read more

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Easy service, cozy dining, perfect for fueling up around hitting the beach. I loved the spicy lemongrass chicken soup, it was like the classic super comforting chicken broth with onions and cilantro and a little kick of spice. My friends loved the wings and drinks too. read more

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An unexpected and delicious meal! Was visiting a friend down in Newport Beach and was craving some good Vietnamese food. Thanks to good old Yelp reviews, this restaurant looked like the perfect solution! Tip: There's a small parking lot for the shopping center behind the building. Park there, for free! I had the spring rolls with pork and the 420 Downtowner with grilled pork, so delicious. Savory green rice topped with juicy pork and grilled pork! Never had anything like it before! Service was relatively quick. You order at the counter first and then they bring it out to you. There were maybe 8 seats total in the restaurant. The back portion was closed. So good! Will be back again! read more

Saigon Beach - 420 Downtowner Special with Grilled Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Not bad. The place has good options and the food is good but the server forgot half our order and disappeared. Had to chase them down to order in the first place. Disappointed. read more

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This is my second time at the this location and the food hits every time. We got the 420 green rice, chicken pho and the shrimp and avocado spring rolls. The 420 green rice is my favorite dish from this restaurant - which has shredded marinated chicken on a bed of cilantro rice. I like to pair this with sriracha. The chicken pho and avocado spring rolls were also pretty good. The location is small and doesn't have much seating but you can always take the food to go and enjoy it on the beach! read more

Always a favorite in Newport and has a great mix of indulgent and healthier options. I love their boa buns and they meats are always so rich and delicious. The spring rolls and vermicelli is filled with fresh veggies that add great crunch. Be prepared to wait for you order but it's totally worth it. read more

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We love this place and have been going there for years. We love the Nam Nam wings, 420 rice and the beef stew are out out of this world always. I tried something new this time. The brisket bought me and it was to die for. read more

Went in to get to go and ended up getting the 420 green rice bowl. It was ready super fast which is normally a good thing, but it tastes microwaved and stale. The meat is super salty and the stale rice didn't help. At least the Vietnamese coffee was drinkable. read more

I got this place for takeout and it was really yummy! I ordered the 420 downtowner which came with chicken, pork, and rice! It was seasoned really well (a sprinkle on the salty side) but was still really good. The portion was not huge but still filled me up to a comfortable amount. I would definitely come back and try the pho next time! read more

Very disappointed! Tried Saigon Beach for the very first time, yesterday and I will never be back here again. As soon as I walked in, no one was at the front and waited about 15 min until someone finally came out. Young lady that came out, greeted and gave me a slight attitude but I paid no mind to it. She was prob not having the best day but showing customers attitude is not very nice. I ordered a Bánh Mi combo sandwich, Nam Nam Wings and Pork Loaded Fries. When the young lady was making my sandwich, it was very unsanitary. She put a pair of gloves on and she placed the bread on the hot stove/flat. As she waited for the bread to heat, she started touching fridge handles, touching surfaces with the same pair of gloves. Grabbing raw wings to place in the fryer. Not once did she change those gloves. So this is very unsanitary. Once she was almost done making my order a young man came out, he started helping her to complete the order. He was wearing AirPods and I saw he removed his AirPods as customers arrived. As soon as customers placed an order he took off his AirPods and didn't even washed his hands. He went straight to the kitchen and started touching food! They honestly don't seem to care here. So if you gonna eat here, be careful. I wanted to give this place a chance but I'm not interested in coming back. Food is mid. I give my sandwich 3/10. Nam nam wings 2/10. Sauce is not all that. Pork loaded fries 8/10. They are pretty good read more

Delicious pho and I've had a great banh mi here before as well. Perfect location to take it to go and eat it right on the beach. Love having a local Vietnamese restaurant in Newport! read more

A must try if you're in the area! No wonder this place has won awards multiple years in a row; it's absolutely delicious. This small restaurant is easy to miss with everything that goes on in Newport Beach, but don't overlook it! I was surprised to see this place empty on a Saturday afternoon. The quality of the food was amazing. I loved the steamed buns that I got. My personal favorite was the pork belly bun. It was packed with flavor and such a bargain. I loved the way that the pork belly melted in my mouth and the freshness of the pickled vegetable. It can get a little messy, but it's so worth it. I'd definitely recommend getting more than two if you have a larger appetite. I'll be coming back the next time I'm in the area. read more

Saigon Beach - Vietnamese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This is a nice fast food pho place. This definitely is more known for its spring rolls and finger foods. I got their grilled pork rolls and their filet migon pho. The egg rolls were huge and delicious and worth the 9.00 price point. I ate 1/2 of the 4/2 and saved the rest. The pho broth would get a 2. It was overly salty and lacked any true beef broth flavor. It also lacked the traditional spices you taste in a good pho broth like the star anise and ginger. However, I do know that they are serving a non-Asian population and so the flavors have been adjusted to the audience. I still give it a solid 3.5 bc the other dishes seemed to really draw others who were eating by me. I rounded it up to give them a 4. read more

Saigon Beach - Filet migon pho noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I ordered to go, and I actually wanted spring rolls instead of fried egg rolls. They wouldn't fix it, so they said I needed to buy the spring rolls in addition. Absolutely insane customer service Dear owner, stop being an absentee owner! You have amazing food, but the place is operating like it's run by a bunch of high schoolers. read more

Ehhh. Not bad for a Vietnamese joint by the entrance to tourist-filled Balboa Island. The chicken banh mi is better than the grilled pork banh mi. The grilled pork banh mi was fattier than expected and had an unusual smoky flavor. Also ordered the mango passionfruit lemonade and iced thai tea. Half of each cup was ice. Iced Thai tea tasted pretty watered down. Service was fine. We had to grab our own napkins, condiments, etc from their supply stand. read more

This is now my second time to this location and I have to say it's definitely surprising that this location exists where it does. I love various types of Asian food, and if I'm looking for the best Viet food particularly, I'd tend to stay in the Garden Grove/Westminster area. While I've never had the Banh Mi or Pho here (only the 420 rice combo meal), I have to say that that convo meal slaps. Not even sure how authentic is even really is, but it tastes great! I only came here again out of convenience since I was staying nearby honestly, but I do think this is a solid fusion Viet spot near the beach for anything considering. There isn't much of seating other than like high bar table top style, so I'd much rather place a take out order here and eat it on the beach or something. read more

I used to love this place. The quality of food has gone down and the price has gone up.

Service is fast and the food is amazing. One of our go to spots anytime we are in Newport Beach.

There was street parking close by but it cost money , this place does not have outdoor seating areas and the indoor seating is really limited ( less than 10 seats) There were two different groups of people sitting inside when we arrived, the staff didn't even clean the table after those people left, you can tell from the pictures in below, the table was dusty and sticky. This place is a little pricey, the Grilled Pork SpringRolls were really good, I loved the sauce a lot but the Pork Belly Crazy Rich 'Bao' Steamed Bun Slider is really small and the meat was so dry, and the drink was really disappointing too, there was more ice than there was drink, and I couldn't taste any lemon flavor in it... The most disappointing part was their service, we simply asked if they do military discount and the staff rolled her eyes and said no, it's totally fine if you don't do military discount but that attitude was not okay, they also missed our order of Grilled Pork Bnh M Baguette Sandwich, we had to remind them before we left. read more

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