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

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 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

Forgot to take a photo when the food first came out and already started eating lol so the pictures do not do this place justice! This place is a hole in the wall mom and pop shop. The food was the best authentic Vietnamese food I have ever had. The portions were BIG with a lot of protein and full egg rolls. The service was great as well! The servers were attentive and kind. I even got to meet the owner, Brian, and hear about his story behind opening the restaurant and his humble beginnings. I was very impressed with everything and was even more ecstatic to hear they just opened another location in CHANTILLY since it's closer to me!!!! Would highly recommend and would definitely come back again!!! read more

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My husband took me to this place for the first time a month ago and I loved it. Food is super good and customer service is amazing. The atmosphere is very nice too. This is by far my favorite Vietnamese Restaurant! read more

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I've been to Saigon Bistro several times and this is the first time I ordered through Door Dash. Well, Door Dash forgot 1 of 2 bags of our food. I called Saigon Bistro and Brian was already in the phone trying to resolve the issue. Door Dash's solution was to refund a part of my order while Brian asked where I lived. Brian took time out of his day to make it right and brought the remainder of the food to my family and I. Food was delicious and service is consistently great! Thanks Brian! read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Pork chop platter - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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The food is amazing you will not regret it. You have to try the whipped Thai tea, I can't stop thinking about it since I had it! The employees were very nice, prompt, and helpful. The employees work as a team to help tables which I found very thoughtful. I came last night (Sunday night) one hour before closing and they did not rush me when closing time was approaching. The atmosphere is very welcoming and also has great lighting for taking cute pictures!!! I will be coming back. read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - House Special Pho (Pho Dac Biet), Fresh Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon), whipped Thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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Service was very good! Felt very welcomed' Food was well plated and tasty! EDM music in the background which made it fun to listen to while eating without being too loud! Overall very enjoyable! read more

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One of the best bowl of pho I've had in the DMV! Hot, fast and yummy. I can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes. The service was great. Thank you! read more

I've dined in a few times but I'm dedicating this review to catering. I've catered from this restaurant two times and it was delicious both times! The first order: -Crispy egg rolls (cha gio), they were so good! I love the dipping sauce and all the herbs that come with the order. -Crab fried rice is filled with crab meat and full of flavor! So so good. The second order: -Garlic egg noodles with salted steam chicken. Buttery and garlicky. -Shaking beef is full of flavor and when dipped in the salt pepper lemon sauce it enhances the dish even more. The kids love this dish! -Crispy Chilean sea bass is oh my god! The best I ever had. The fish is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The house sauce is so flavorful and addicting. I'm impressed by how well this dish traveled because the party was 50 minutes away from the restaurant. -Woven vermicelli wraps with beef & pork wrapped in betel leaves. This is my ultimate favorite and a must try! I've tried this dish in California and Texas but Saigon Bistro in Virginia made it the best. There are so many flavor profiles for this dish that it's hard for me to explain. A burst of flavor very bite. I introduced the above dishes to my most picky friends and they all loved it! I will definitely be placing more orders in the future. read more

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Great food and lots of it. Got there late - almost at closing time, but the staff treated us very well.

Great vibe and ambiance. Menu is great! And service is friendly Kids got the chicken noodle soup, and the banana beef salad had me drooling! Husbands vermicelli bowl was excellent and the shaved ice dessert was so yummy! read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Beautiful sitting area - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Something changed. For the previous times we ordered food here, everything was good. But this time, it was not as good. The sauce was bland, the meats were bland. read more

We were visiting from FL and do have a few Vietnamese restaurants where we live, but nothing compares to Saigon Bistro! We had the Crispy Chilean Sea Bass that was exceptional and delicious! They offer many dishes not just Pho but so much more! We highly recommend this place for delicious food, and congenial gracious service ! read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Crispy Chilean Sea Bass - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Very nice place, I really enjoyed my time here. great staff. food also tastes so good

Service was so good! We got seated immediately and the hostess was soooo kind and personable. The server who took our order took it promptly and helped suggest some dishes. The ambiance is nice, I love the decor and music playing at the restaurant The proportions are so good! I was very thoroughly impressed. Food was so good, I got bun Bo hue and it was so yummy! I've had bun Bo hue at a couple places in nova but this place takes the cake :). The pho tai was very good, broth is super flavorful and deep and has a lot of body. We got the crab fried rice too and I loved it! Will definitely come back and bring all my friends read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Crab fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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Ordered the following: Pho ga (chicken pho): barely any meat I would say there was like 4 pieces of meat and like the rest (3 pieces more) was just chicken skin. Was very disappointed in the lack of protein. Yes, as others mentioned the broth has more of a sweeter profile. Pho short rib: just hype. Same as above, broth was sweet, amount of protein was lacking. Combination fried rice: the rice was undercooked so the rice was hard. Did we eat it? Yes because we were still hungry since the pho barely had any meat. Would we go back? Possibly to try other items on the menu. Was surprised to see canh chua, ca kho, and bo ne, but to be honest we made a long trip to try it out and it was just okay. The restaurant itself was nice and the servers were attentive so that was a plus. read more

Cozy restaurant with great selections of traditional Vietnamese foods! I had the pho and it was very flavorful with a good umami taste. My girlfriend had the shaken beef and it was garlicky and very good also. Would definitely come back! read more

Came here the other day to try their "well-known" pho and egg rolls! I got the chicken pho which was amazingly delicious, hot(even after 20 minutes), less sweet than other places(I prefer this way more) , and the broth was smooth. Wish there could be more veggies, toppings, and protein, but they do give you a large amount of broth even for take out! I was surprised they only had pork egg rolls but that's fine. They were crispy and easy to eat since they were already cut in half. The service was super delightful as the servers and runners were always on their feet! For takeout, we only waited about 10 min! what a record! Overall the place deserves more recognition, a solid 4/5! read more

The pho is rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. The beef is tender and the noodles are just right. The restaurant is a bit small, but the food is worth it. read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Tasty pho, rich broth, but the price is a bit high compared to other places. The portion size is generous and the atmosphere is cozy. read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Food great and tasty- very Guest- centric service steam. Chef is well schooled in the art of authenticity of his menu items Will definitely return the large TVs we're showing multiple cultural culinary demos. Also snap shots of Thailand Enjoy read more

Great pho with a deep, aromatic broth. The beef is cooked to perfection and the noodles are tender. The ambiance is nice, but the prices are a bit high. read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

We really like the place. The food has been consistently good and service has always been great. read more

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Amazing food and service! Every dish we had was so flavorful and there wasn't one dish that we didn't enjoy. Also this is more than just a pho restaurant- If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food that feels homemade but elevated then 10/10 definitely recommend. We ordered a number of dishes but my favorite was probably the bun bo hue & crab fried rice ! Also the spicy tamarind chicken wings were *chefs kiss*. If you're feeling adventurous the beef banana flower salad was SO good and unique! Highly recommend! read more

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OMG! What a delight to have found this recent joint for the best Vietnamese food in town, specifically in Sterling!!! This place beats many well known eateries in Eden if I have to compare! My friend and I ordered Vietnamese iced coffee after a hot workout, which had whipped cream on top, added more flavor to balance out the bitter & sweet taste The food, oh my, was heavenly delicious!!! We started with the lotus salad, and boy, it was as authentic as I remembered eating it growing up or making it at home. Let just say that not every place I ate this dish would shred the lotus stems. This place shredded it so fine, seasoned it so well, and topped it off with the enticing presentation!!! I ordered the woven vermicelli wraps with shrimp cake and grill beef. My friend ordered the vermicelli with chicken lemongrass! Let's just say that it did not disappoint! Nothing was left when we were done! We cleaned up all the dishes and licked our lips, and planned for the next visit to try out other dishes!! Everything was so well seasoned, balanced, and well presented for reasonable price!!!! We felt like we seriously hit the jackpot for this lunch spot! On to the service and decor: Service was fast and the waiter was responsive! It was just perfect and so pleasant, bright and airy! It's so inviting and the tables are properly spaced between patrons for privacy and comfort. It truly showed a sense of cultural pride! I'd like to thank you the chef/manager for his passion to share the true authentic taste of Vietnamese food to others. Vietnamese food is not only about phở, or spring rolls. It is so rich and full ranges of flavors and ingredients!!! Thank you, Mr. Khoa Nguyen!!! This place ROCKS!!! read more

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Having arrived in Northern Virginia in early evening after flying all day. My wife chose this small bistro in Sterling VA. The service was excellent and staff answered all our questions about the menu and food choices. We were definitely impressed with their kindness and attention to detail. My choice was the Lump Crab Meat Fried Rice. It was delicious and the portion was more than enough! My wife chose Garlic Noodles with Beef and Chicken. It too was beyond expectations! We will definitely dine here again soon. read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Lump Crab Meat Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

The beef pho was decent, if a little sweet. I was disappointed that the restaurant only uses dark meat chicken in their Pho Ga (not all of us like it). The beer selection was pretty limited when I went here. I feel like a lot of the high ratings are due to the previous restaurant that was here. Your mileage may vary, but there are other pho options in the area. read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - A bowl of pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

12Oct24 Update. I went back again today with my family. I still enjoyed the food and how it was presented. I think this restaurant will still do well. But I do have one suggestion, please, please take you fly zapper with all the dead flies AWAY from the window. It has a blue glow that caught my eye as to what is that as I walk towards the restaurant? I hope it's not what I think it is. Yes an electronic fly zapper right in the window in plain sight. Why? I did notice flies inside a bit buzzing my table so you may want to determine the source to eliminate that rather than a passive fly zapper solution. read more

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My friend and I had diarrhea after having meal at FOEVER in Sterling, The owner, used to work as a cook in FOEVER, toke over FOEVER and changed name to Saigon Bistro. Good luck read more

New spot in Sterling. Has a great variety of viet food, not just the typical bang mi and pho. Waitstaff are super friendly and knowledgeable about recommending and explaining options. Some of the servers may not speak fluent English, but will quickly wave over a waiter to help you. read more

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Saigon Bistro has very unique dishes but still keeps that traditional Vietnamese flavor flare. Their drinks also paired well with their entree options. Customer service was phenomenal! Glad that this place opened up in the area, it is an awesome addition to the city. I would highly recommend people to check this place out. If you're in the Eastern side of NOVA, Saigon Bistro is well worth the visit! read more

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The food is SO good, they are very accommodating, the staff are super friendly, and the cocktails are lovely. A great addition to the Sterling area! read more

We finally got to try this new Vietnamese restaurant in Sterling. We went there at 11:30 for early lunch and was surprised to see so many people already. We ordered the calamari and fresh spring rolls for appetizers and we all ordered the vermicelli bowls and we were not disappointed. The vegetables were fresh, the grilled meats were nicely cooked and very tasty and the portions were generous. The place is beautifully decorated and service was efficient. We found our favorite Vietnamese restaurant . read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Appetizers- calamari and fresh spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

First time visiting Saigon Bistro (since they took over for Pho-nominal a couple months ago). Definitely a younger vibe w/ the new ownership and well done remodeling of the dining room. A+ Service, many visits to refill beverages and everyone is helpful and very friendly. I stuck w/ the "standard for guys like me" steak pho. The broth was very flavorful (a bit of step up from before, which was already very good imo) and the beef was tender. Wife got the short rib pho, which starred a huge bone in chunk of tender short rib. Saigon Bistro place is a step up in Vietnamese cuisine in the area, lots of menu items that we will be coming back to try, since their menu is a lot more than just pho. read more

This is new Viet restaurant in Sterling. Used to be Pho-ever (worse one) but they renovated like an upscale restaurant under new management. I met with the new owner (Khoa Nguyen), he's very nice and he's a Chef. Foods are good. Most important thing, a Handsome Tall waiter and a Sexy waitress . read more

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Fantastic food, as I had in Saigon a few years ago. Attentive service and a super clean place. read more

Saigon Bistro Sterling - Bánh Xèo - Vietnamese Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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New spot!!! Ordered 4 dishes for takeout: chicken noodle soup, beef vermicelli wraps, spare ribs, stir fry noodle combo. Everything was delicious, will be back to try more dishes. Our favorite was the beef wrap with vermicelli noodles. Also, the Vietnamese coffee is BOMB. Will definitely get that every time. If I could have that on tap I would . Restaurant is a few doors down from Joann. Plenty of parking, space is super clean and updated. Staff is attentive. Check them out! read more

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I ordered BBH here and the broth has no flavor, taste watered down. i dont know if it because i went there on a weekday compare to the weekend, but that shouldnt matter what day people come in to eat, food needs to be consistent regardless of the day of the week. read more