Stumbled upon SBS through a friend wanting to try a new place ... And let's say we were not disappointed, tucked away in a shopping is a gem of place, walking into this place was presently surprised with the clean and modern vibe which is awesome So good job ! Now food ... Oh damn all of it was fresh ingredients and packed full of flavor. Homemade Nem Noung Coung was delicious and the dipping sauce for it was onpoint ... it had a nice peppery flavor to it which was a pleasant surprise and did well . The coriander chicken salad was fresh and on point .. fresh herbs makes the dish. Bo ne was full of tender cubes of steak and fresh pate so good .. Scallion noodles and lobster delicious ! Service was on point and very attentive aswell.. Definitely would recommend this place and come back when I'm in town! read more

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Saigon Bistro is a top Yelp recommendation with many great reviews as well as being very close to where I live. Let me start by saying that the Pho was good and a good value. Nothing exceptional but good quality, good food And a fair amount of steak in mine for $16. I wish I could say the same about the service or lack there of provided by the two young female servers. For starters, they have zero communication skills. They drop things at the table and just stand there without a word. I did not receive the Vietnamese coffee that I ordered until I asked for it nor was I asked whether or not I wanted it with whipped cream - there's was no description on the menu so I wasn't aware it came with whipped cream. When we placed our order we asked for extra cilantro and received no cilantro at all. Once the runner delivered our food no one came over to ask how everything had turned out, if we needed anything else etc. The lack of communication, lack of attention to detail and quite frankly complete lack of personality turned a pleasant afternoon meal into a disappointment. It's a shame because I saw several other things on the menu that I'd like to try but I'm not interested in being in that unpleasant atmosphere again read more

Pretty darn good Vietnamese food in the area. The portion sizes are generous and I was able to quickly pick up my order during my lunch break. Service is really quick. It's a clean and nicely decorated restaurant but still a casual feel. read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

This is a great place that offers pretty solid Vietnamese cuisine. I can't say that I love Vietnamese food outside the Eden Center/Falls Church area but this place seems like a solid place with all the classic options with authentic taste. The service was terrific and I'd definitely be back. Highlights for me included the ban xeoh and the pho - one of the better ones in this area. read more

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Ate with (viet) aunties on MLK day. Casual interior, snagged an inviting booth. Service very friendly and attentive. Food was delish and pretty presentation. Bun Bo hue was tad sweet but mom happy it wasn't spicy. Good portions. Thanks, We'll be back! read more

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The crispy eggroll (cha gio) was crispy and looks to be double fried, leading to a really crunchy outside. Good amount of filling on the inside and the fish sauce is sweet and tangy. The Chilean sea bass was super crispy with a thick crust on the top. The glass noodles looked a bit on the thin side and tasted more like vermicelli. Lovely scallions on top. The bone in short rib was filled with noodle and a good amount of meat. The broth was a bit too salty and didn't have as much meat flavor on it though. Still, it was very filling! Pretty quick and efficient staff. Nice clean location and quite minimal. read more

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I've been coming to this place since it was called "Phorever". Under the new name Saigon Bistro, this place has become a spectacle , the inside is much more beautiful than it previously was. This is a great place, Food is spectacular, and the servers have always taken care of us very generously. I wish I had pictures all those years ago to show what amazing food they have. Please give this place a try, it has a special place in my heart for Vietnamese food. read more

Went here... again -- after the DC Bubble Run 5K, my friends and I were hungry and drained and I recommended this place (they've never been). They absolutely loved it! The Pho cured us and end of story, this place is great. PS: Service was great and ambiance was chill since we went at opening lol read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - House Special Pho (Pho Dac Biet) - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Very tasty. We got the spring rolls and the stir fried lemon grass tofu. Both had a ton of flavor. Staff was attentive and very nice. The restaurant and the restrooms were clean. I would come again read more

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Wait a shame that this place has gone downhill since I have last been here over a year ago... the waiter we had was very friendly and the fried tofu appetizer wasn't bad. However, it took over half an hour just for the chicken glass noodle soup to come out. The soup was so bland that I had to add multiple spoons of chili sauce to give it some type of flavor. The chicken was also very dry and overcooked. The booth seats are also very loose so if you lean back at all it will move the other customers and vice versa with them bumping you back... My friend also thought her pho wasn't good at all. Just take a look around at the main demographic dining there which are mostly non-Asians. Just make the extra 20 minute drive and get way better noodle soups in Centreville. read more

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The pho was delicious! The short rib pho had a really nice beef flavor. I got the bun Bo hue and the lemongrass in the broth really came through! They also had whipped Thai iced teas which was a fun little twist on the classic drink Our server was really nice and helpful and the interior was really spacious read more

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Yelpers enticed me with their 4-5 star reviews. Located in a small strip mall, parking was easy. Staff was so friendly and accommodating. We had to move booths because the guy behind my seat kept butting his bench seat against my back. Staff always checked on us and food was delivered quickly. As far as food, I've had better IMHO, I am particular about my fried egg noodle with veggies and protein. The sauce didn't speak to me like other places. It was much sweeter and thicker than I'm used to eating. There was a good amount of fresh veggies and tofu. Hubby liked his massive bowl of Pho. The eggrolls were a tad greasy but they did have lots of pork filling. read more

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Literally the best pho I've had thus far. The broth was perfect. Rich and clean and just delicious. The brisket was tender. Absolutely coming back. read more

The service was very nice for our first visit to this place. I came to enjoy our servers and they were very helpful. We tried Bone in Beef pho and fell in love with it. If i lived nearby this would be a regular place i would visit. The meat was so tender and the broth was extremely rich and flavorful. One companion had the Saigon vermicelli bowl and that looked tummy too. We had the watermelon cooler which was fresh watermelon puree not syrup, which was very refreshing. read more

This spot is nicely done, from the service, to the ambiance, to the food. My husband and I popped in before a flight and who seemed to be the owner sat us down right away, offering us water, and menus The restaurant itself was very modernly designed, and I knew the food was going to be good because a ton of Vietnamese locals flooded the place Great prices! I got the build your own pho bowl and my husband got the short ribs. The pho broth was sweeter and less peppery than I like but the flavor was still delicious, so I am keeping my review at 5 because that's just my preference in taste. The short ribs were tender and out of this world in my opinion. Amazing flavor. We also ordered spring rolls beef and shrimp and we both loved those as well We ate well and didn't leave hungry or broke. Will be coming back, thank you! read more

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Saigon Bistro: Where Even My Inner Vietnamese Auntie Nods in Approval As a Vietnamese woman with a lifelong PhD in judging fish sauce, I don't hand out compliments (or nuoc cham recipes) easily. But Saigon Bistro? Let me tell you--it's the real deal. My husband, my daughter, and I rolled in tonight expecting dinner. We left with full bellies and mild food comas, grinning like we'd just found parking in Eden Center on a Sunday. We ordered: Bun Bo Hue - spicy, soulful, and not for the faint of heart. The broth had depth, like it had been simmering through three family secrets. Pho Nam - tender beef, clean broth, and that lovely herby finish. Not too greasy, not too light. Basically, if Goldilocks were Vietnamese, this would be her bowl. Bun Bo Nuong - grilled beef over vermicelli, perfectly charred and beautifully balanced. My daughter tried to claim it as her own but... not in this family. Decor? Lovely and modern with just the right touch of Saigon nostalgia--no plastic chairs or fluorescent lights here. Servers? Sweet, fast, and genuinely welcoming. No awkward stares when I asked for extra herbs and chili paste. This place is a solid 8.5 to 9 out of 10. Subtle, simple dishes that are still full of flavor. No MSG aftertaste, no "fusion confusion," just honest, delicious Vietnamese food. And trust me: if it passes my standards, your taste buds are in for a treat. Verdict: Would recommend. Would return. Would fight my husband for the last spring roll. read more

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Perfectly marinated salad with a generous and balanced mixed of thinly sliced beef and banana blossoms. The sauce is just perfect. Excellent quality. A unique dish as well. read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Banana blossoms beef salad. - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

One of the better Vietnamese places in the area. All the food here tastes pretty authentic and I haven't found something that I don't like. My favorite dishes are the shrimp lotus flower salad, Bo ne, and the pho is also pretty good. Service is pretty quick here too and as someone with a peanut allergy they are always very cognizant of removing peanuts from my dishes. Overall good casual Vietnamese place that doesn't require a trek to falls church! read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Crabcake Noodle Soup (Bun Rieu) - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Our new go-to pho place. Good amount of seating and friendly wait staff. Bright and well lit space in a shopping center with plenty of parking. The crispy egg rolls are so hot and fresh and they have a hint of lemongrass that gives it a fresh touch. The pho broth is so 'clean' and refreshing. Not too murky like others and they give a good portion of meat and noodles. My favorite is the crispy egg noodles with beef and veggies. Good flavor, not too salty, and good portion read more

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I got the house special pho Dac Biet ($17) and a viet iced coffee ($6). The food came out in about 8 minutes. The broth was quite solid, very savory and hot (temperature wise). There was a fair amount of meat and the overall quality of it tasted really well. The coffee was very solid. Sweet and strong , although it seemed that the to go cup had a bigger portion. Overall a very solid Vietnamese restaurant with good pho and coffee. I would come back again! Food(50%): 7.4 Staff/service(25%): 6.5 Value(25%): 6.5 Overall: 7.0/10 read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - House Special Pho (Pho Dac Biet) - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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The service was super friendly, cold water, and flavorful and fresh food. I have ordered for delivery before, but eating there was a nice treat! read more

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Was hungry and stumbled upon this gem. Staff was extremely tentive. Food came quick. Fresh and flavorful. Definitely coming back. read more

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Finally got to go to Saigon Bistro in Sterling and I was not disappointed. May as well say it, if you're going to measure up a Vietnamese restaurant you have to start with the Pho. Damn it is great. My son and I "built our own" and it was amazing. Keep in mind I've been eating Pho and Vietnamese in general for more than three decades. This is the best I've ever had. The service is impressive it seems to be several younger guys who look more like owners watching over their business than waiters. The location has been upgraded to a much more modern environment as the previous owner was also a Vietnamese restaurant. Run to this place. It's in an unassuming location but is an extraordinary place. read more

So glad the Sterling community has an awesome place for delicious Vietnamese food. This place is serving up all your Vietnamese favorites like Pho, BBH, Vermicelli, and Rice dishes. They even go above and beyond to include Vietnamese Crepes and Square Rice Noodles with Pork Sausage that is traditionally eaten at family gatherings. That's how you know this place is legit! The service is really fast and friendly and the restaurant is beautifully decorated and clean. Do yourself a favor and save the hour drive to Eden and check this place out for all your Viet cravings. read more

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This is objectively the best viet place in nova. We ordered the lump crab fried rice, beef banana flower salad, and the chicken wings. The service was great. I remember we got pho from here in the past and that was gas too. Ambiance is bright, clean, and balanced feng shui. 10/10 read more

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My family and I absolutely love this spot. The restaurant is always clean, welcoming, and festively decorated -- it's got a cozy vibe that makes you feel right at home. The service is consistently prompt and friendly, and the food? Always fresh and made to order. No matter what we try, the flavors are bold, vibrant, and absolutely delicious. They've officially become my go-to for fried rice -- nothing else in the area even comes close! Today, I ordered the Vermicelli Salad Bowl with Lemongrass and a warm jasmine tea -- the perfect comfort meal for a cool, dreary day. Just what I needed! If you're looking for authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and a welcoming atmosphere, Saigon Bistro delivers every time. Highly recommend! read more

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This place is a real gem. This place has excellent reviews for good reason Very friendly service--the staff even went out of their way to recommend certain foods they thought would be easier for our kiddo to chew which we appreciated . Lovely space with some bopping club music. Here are the items we tried, all of which were fresh and didn't seem packed with msg and salt: Woven noodle rolls with betel leaf wrapped beef and pork sausage Pho with beef eye round, bible tripe, and soft tendon (which came with culantro not cilantro which tickled me) Saigon Bun vermicelli noodle bowl with spring roll, shrimp cake, and grilled pork read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Woven noodle rolls with betel leaf wrapped beef and pork sausage - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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This is in the old Pho Vietnam location but it certainly is NOT the same place bc the menu is amazing offering fresh spins on Vietnamese food and the classics. I went w the Bone in Short Rib Pho and it was SLAMMING! The broth was so flavorful before I even added lime, mint, basil, sriracha or anything. I checked in after I had wrapped up eating and saw I got a 20% off coupon which is awesome but I will need to use it on my next visit so I guess I'll have to come back lol! So happy the new owners not only have elevated the menu and quality of food but also gave it a fun decorative face lift to go along with the new name as well: read more

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I've been here twice. First time, not impressed. Got the bone-in beef pho. The soup was lukewarm - no bueno! The flavor was rather one dimensional. Second time, I ordered regular pho with brisket and round steak. Tasty! Soup was boiling hot and the flavor was nuanced and complex. The egg rolls were surprisingly good. I will try this place again. Service was so-so. Ambiance was fine. read more

Exceptional flavor! I've eaten at quite a few Vietnamese restaurants in my life, and I think this is the best one. I was able to take a picture of the two rice platters I got, but not the pho and chicken noodle soup. Beef ribs platter: Ribs had a good amount of meat on them - Very good. Fish sauce is wonderful. Choose your own platter: Meat #1: Pork Chop. Meat #2: Shrimp Skewer. Meat #3: Sausage. Good portion. Pork chop was the best Vietnamese pork chop I've had in my life. Super tender and flavorful. Shrimp skewer was good, but FYI it wasn't on a skewer. Sausage was decent - I'm not a big sausage person, but my boyfriend picked this one and he really liked it. House Special Pho: Delicious. A tad salty where you probably can't drink the broth on its own but it had one of the strongest beefy flavors. Chicken Noodle Soup: This one was delicious as well BUT it was lacking in meat. I received very little for $17 and the shredded meat I did get was just OK. If bigger pieces of chicken were in here, it would be perfect! Didn't eat inside but it looked nice and was fairly cool on a hot summer day. Overall, this place has amazing flavors and puts care into their dishes. Friendly person at the front. read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Beef ribs platter - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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My husband and I wanted to try new local takeout (we live in Herndon) and came across Saigon Bistro after a quick Yelp search. I ordered the Vermicelli Pick 3 with grilled shrimp and the portion size was huge for takeout! 3 big skewers of delicious grilled shrimp and the pickled veggies added a nice touch. My husband raved about his Beef Banana Flower salad (I'm going to try the Lotus salad next) and also enjoyed his pho. Big portions all around and great takeout packaging. I'm recovering from being sick and appreciated being able to order a side of pho broth for $6. We will definitely add this to the rotation! read more

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Discovered this lovely place on a whim, and it's now my favorite Vietnamese hot spot. Their rice, vermicelli and pho are some of the most authentic dishes I have had in years. Not only were they delicious, the staff were friendly and it's at a great (convenient) location. Highly recommend! read more

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I ordered the steak pho for delivery and it was delicious!!! The broth was so clean and refreshing. The steak was a lil too done for my preference but it was still great overall. read more

Food is soooo good here. The fried rice is smoky and flavorful, the fried tofu appertizer has the perfect salt and pepper mix. Pho is tasty too but does not stand out relative to other pho places. Great vegetarian and vegan options, even if not necessarily on menu -- just ask them. All in all, my son craves their fried rice on the regular and we definitely regularly come back! read more

I will gladly glom on to all the glowing reviews of Saigon Bistro with a 4 STAR rating for my first visit (a to-go order)...reserving the extra 1 star for future visits. Rarely do I give 5 stars right off the bat on a first visit - the place has to be extra special in all respects to get that (feel free to read my 5 star reviews!). In this case, I was dining solo for dinner and decided to go carryout and had a hankerin' for Vietnamese. What did I do? I turned to my trusty guide, Yelp - and found Saigon Bistro close by (right on my route home) with over 70 reviews showing an overall 5 star rating - SOLD. (Also I am always game for adding new high quality places to my repertoire.) I perused their menu (I like perusing a recent pic of the menu on Yelp vs an online menu which could have deceptively elevated delivery prices), checked out the prices and food pics and decided on a single to go item - their Classic (Grilled Meat) Rice Platter $18. I thought about adding an order of spring rolls but asked how much and was told $8 which I felt was overpriced so just went with the rice platter. I came to pick up my order (it was around 6:30PM) - the place is in the Community Plaza in Sterling off Rt 7 near Dranesville Rd - in same plaza as Joann's, Party City (that may not be there long since it announced its bankruptcy), Lidl and Burlington Coat Factory. The place is small inside. Clean but reallly basic and not very invitingly or impressively decorated tbh. The lighting is very harsh at night (bright vs warm white lighting), the tile flooring gives the place an overall cold vibe and the decor is uninspiring. I wish they would have made the inside more inviting and cozy. It's fine for what it is and if you don't care about ambiance and care more about the food, then all good. Generally I'm not a big fan of carryout for Vietnamese because it's so easy to mess up carryout Vietnamese dishes specifically but I took a chance and I have to say that my dish was EXTREMELY WELL PACKAGED. Impressive, truly. (Check out my pics and vid!) Food taste? EXCELLENT. Really good. I got the Classic Rice Platter which had rice (duh), pork chop which had a decent amount of meat on the bone and was grilled to perfection - not tough but tender lean and full of flavor, shredded pork and a meat cake served with a refreshing side salad and sauce on the side. Portion size was decent, price was a tad on the high side but willing to pay a bit more for the higher food quality. (FYI - difference between Saigon Rice Platter (vs Classic Rice Platter which I got) is a shrimp cake added but for the extra $3 not worth the higher price imo.) Service was pleasant and friendly. Easy in and out with loads of lot parking. I was told this place opened in Feb (2024). The place is a bit hidden in the plaza so I hope they do well - the high ratings and good reviews hopefully will help. I hope to come back with my crew to try some other dishes including Pho and Vermicelli Bowls. read more

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It was mid at best. Overpriced in my opinion. The Vietnamese iced coffee wasn't smooth, it had white spots throughout the beverage... wasn't worth it for the price I paid. I came for their short rib pho but they didn't really give much meat read more

I cannot rave enough about Saigon Bistro. Every time I come here and try something new, I'm more and more grateful that this restaurant is here. Every meal I've had is delicious and reminds me of my mom's home cooking. From the crab noodle soup to the rice vermicelli bowl, the flavor is delicious and portions are plentiful. My main complaint about Vietnamese restaurants in the nova area is that it's always pho and only pho. Vietnamese cuisine has so much to offer and has multitude of varieties of dishes. This is why I love Saigon Bistro so much and am grateful for their menu offerings. They give me a taste of the dishes I love from Vietnam. The staff is incredibly attentive and nice. They are quick and always notice when I'm running low on water. The ambience is beautiful with the lanterned hallway and clean interior. I honestly can't pick a favorite from their menu because every time I try something, I always say, so good! Try anything on their menu and you and your stomach will not be disappointed. read more

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As someone who grew up in Southern California--where Vietnamese food is practically a staple--I can say with confidence that Saigon Bistro is one of the most delicious Vietnamese spots I've ever had, and hands down the best I've found here in Northern Virginia. I had the phở and the pork spring rolls, and both were absolutely amazing. The phở broth was rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The spring rolls were incredibly fresh and came with a custom-made house sauce that was unique and full of flavor--not your typical dipping sauce, and a definite standout. The ambience was also really nice--clean, modern, and welcoming. One particularly cool touch is the TV screens that show how the food is made in the kitchen. It's fascinating to watch the process, and it adds a sense of transparency and appreciation for the craftsmanship behind each dish. Our server was friendly, attentive, and very professional, which made the whole experience even better. I honestly wasn't expecting to find Vietnamese food this authentic and well-executed in the area, but Saigon Bistro completely blew me away. If you're craving real, high-quality Vietnamese cuisine in NoVA, this place is a must-visit. read more

I can see why this place gets good reviews!! I attended a repast here and the food was beyond good. It was catered and the service was impeccable. Although our hearts were torn in grief and despair, this family owned business showed the family what it feels like to have a loving community behind you. The food was fresh and hot, the drinks were cold and refreshing along with warm great service. Kudos to the owners as I wish them great success! read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Stopped in while traveling for a conference. The food was amazing! We tried the shaking beef-amazingly tender and flavorful without being over salty and the combination fried rice which was light and seasoned. The service left space for us to engage with each other but were quick to come by if we summoned. The restaurant was spacious and had comfortable booths as well as videos of the food and drinks which was helpful for those not familiar with Vietnamese food. Definitely check this place out! read more