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    Saigon Bistro

    4.0 (397 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Felix G.

    This place is just average. For some reason, it's very difficult to get good bang for your buck, delicious Vietnamese food in the South Bay. This place is average to decent in comparison to some other places in the South Bay, but if you compare to OC or other areas, this place just doesn't compare. Parking is easy with large shared lot off busy Carson St. the place is nice and well kept. Staff is very friendly. We were waiting for our to go order and the staff offered us water on multiple occasions. It's a nice place to enjoy a meal Price to food ratio is a bit off. Prices are on the higher end for what you get in terms of proteins. For to go pho, you can only order a large or the XL. I was expecting a good portion of meat for a combo, but that wasn't the case. Proteins, onions, cilantro are packed into one container. Bean sprouts and basil separate Also got the shredded pork and grilled pork vermicelli. Disappointing amount of pork for the prices. Flavors are fine and this place can satisfy your Vietnamese food cravings to some degree, but it left me wanting more. I may just be used to the large portion, good bang for your back, satisfying Vietnamese food in other parts of SoCal

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    Jim L.

    Great place to go for a hearty bowl of Pho. Generous portions of meat, vegetables and that savory broth good to the last drop! Fast service! Food arrived less than 5 minutes after our order and it was busy with the lunch rush. Love the variety of condiments on the table. Definitely a go to for a quick lunch.

    Jolie F.

    On a Sunday, my friend's family and I stopped in for some dinner. The restaurant is not a showy restaurant, more ma and pa kind of feel- so you come to dine. As they were frequent guest to this establishment, they knew what they wanted quickly- so we ordered readily and the food came out quickly. As for taste- the food was ok. I had the vermicelli with spring rolls and chicken. It was standard- but nothing special. The rest of the group had the Pho which is apparently what most people come for. The portions were not very big as well, especially in comparison to other Vietnamese restaurants. The service was very attentive. And the restaurant has a decent size parking lot.

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    Toshi I.

    I never knew this plane existed until I found it on Yelp. Funny thing is, I've been to the restaurants on either side of Saigon Bistro and actually never noticed it despite their fairly large signage! The place is cute and the service is nice. Looks popular with the local regulars. I definitely want to return and try other dishes here.

    Sandy C.

    It's a very mom and pop store vibe Pho. I enjoyed the atmosphere and how simple the interior design was. Pho was great, steaming hot soup and soft rice noodles. I ordered the combination and there were so much protein. We also took a fried rice to go and added more shrimp and it smelled like heaven during a whole car ride home. There weren't much toppings in the fried rice like vegetables but it was a decent dish. The parking is easy where it has its own parking lot shared with a couple of other stores. If you pay with card, they charge you a 3 percent fee. The service was great as they are attentive to get you water and food was served swiftly.

    Liam R.

    Solid classic Vietnamese food at overall reasonable prices, but flavor is not standout. Pho, vermicelli, and spring rolls were tasty though pretty standard. The filet minion beef was delicious and well cooked but perhaps over priced with relatively small portions. Wonderful service and casual, family friendly ambiance. ***Note: there is a 3% charge to use a credit card so bring cash to save money

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    Lupita M.

    It's my fav spot if I'm craving Pho. It's delicious, and their tai tea is one of the best! They have good service as well, they're always nice! Prices are ok too!

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    11 months ago

    Did a take out order told me it's a 20 mins wait but got there in 10 mins and was ready. Food was so delicious!

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    Hands down. Best Pho spot in the South Bay. My tummy is happy. #33, #5 extra HOT broth and the BBQ Pork Spring Roll.

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    King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant - Hawaiian Paradise Cake (we brought our own plate)

    King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant

    4.0(5.4k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    •$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    I don't normally leave reviews, but I wanted to write one because the service on our last visit was…read moreso nice. We've been coming to King's Hawaiian for years, and I usually pick up my son's birthday cake here because the cakes are always delicious and the bakery has such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. When we came in, Noah greeted us right away with a cheerful "Aloha, welcome!" and was very friendly throughout our visit. My granddaughter thought his McLovin name tag was hilarious. He also offered us sprinkles for the cake and even offered to help carry her bag out to the car, which was very thoughtful. Noah also did the writing on our cake, and I was so impressed with how nice his handwriting was. I'm attaching a picture because it came out so beautifully! It was all the little things about the service that made me want to leave this review. Everyone was welcoming and helpful, and we had another great experience at King's Hawaiian. We will definitely keep coming back!

    I stopped by the bakery to buy dessert to take home…read more I am delighted to let you know that they have many seasonal pumpkin items on the menu. I bought a pumpkin chiffon pie, pumpkin loaf, Macadamia nut loaf and a slice of Paradise cake. I would not have thought of pumpkin as an Hawaiian treat, but I am happy to know you can get them in September. You can make a reservation for breakfast, lunch or dinner on their website. Sincerely, Rosemary

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    Saigon Dish

    Saigon Dish

    4.5(2.8k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    •$$
    20 years in business
    Family-owned & operated

    I've been coming to Saigon Dish for close to three decades. That sentence makes me feel…read moreapproximately 900 years old. I don't even remember when I started coming here. I just remember working nearby when I was younger and Saigon Dish becoming part of the routine. I came constantly. Sometimes practically every day. This was before the larger setup they have now, when the whole operation felt smaller and you got to know the person behind it pretty quickly. That person is John. And before we get into pho, John deserves his paragraph. He is one of those increasingly rare restaurant owners who makes you genuinely happy to hand him your money. In the early days, before I became the longtime regular who mostly gives him shit, I remember him talking me through ingredients. Why he chose something. What I should order. What was good that day. There was an intentionality behind the food that told you somebody was paying attention. And that's the thing I respect most about this place, he never let it go. The restaurant grew. Life moved on. I stopped working nearby. I got older. I brought coworkers. Then friends. My parents. My sisters. Eventually my wife and kids. And the pho is still good. I should establish that I'm obnoxious about pho. I've eaten a lot of it, from tiny places where nobody particularly cares whether you know they exist to polished restaurants charging you for the privilege of sitting underneath an Edison bulb. There are spectacular bowls all over California. So I'm not going to tell you Saigon Dish serves the single greatest pho ever created by mankind. It doesn't need that kind of BS. What it does incredibly well is balance. The broth is clean. That's the word I always come back to. Clean. Deep enough that you know something happened before it reached your bowl, but it doesn't club you over the head with star anise and herbs. And it isn't the sad, watery approximation of pho you sometimes encounter when you wander too far west and somebody has decided broth should taste like hot water that once met a cow. This tastes like pho. The filet mignon is consistently tender and smooth. The tripe is properly cleaned. The tendon is cooked beautifully, soft and gelatinous without disintegrating, which is where tendon should live. The meatballs are surprisingly good. The well done beef can occasionally lean a little dry for my taste, but that's what the bowl of broth and a little sriracha are for. I've also eaten my way through so much of the menu that reconstructing it would require archaeological work. Egg rolls? Get them. Rice dishes? Yep. Noodles? Yep. Vietnamese coffee? Obviously. Coconut drinks? Go for it. I've brought an absurd number of people here over the years and the remarkable thing is how universally the place works. Pho nerds can find something to obsess over, but you can also bring somebody who barely knows Vietnamese food and they'll be completely comfortable. And then there's the operation itself. This isn't some immaculate Beverly Hills dining room designed by a hospitality group. Thank God. It looks like a South Bay Vietnamese restaurant. Every available corner seems to have acquired a purpose. People are moving everywhere. Tables are turning. Someone needs extra onions. Someone wants another bowl. Someone's asking for sriracha. Somebody's kid needs chopsticks. Water appears before you realize you need it. And somehow it flows. That's harder than it looks. Service here has always felt unusually effortless to me. Not performative. Nobody is giving you a TED Talk about the provenance of the bean sprouts. They just take care of you. Parking occasionally becomes its own little hunger game. Don't panic. Circle around, wait a few minutes, somebody will finish their pho and leave. I've written a lot of reviews and I don't throw five stars around because then five stars stop meaning anything. But how exactly do you rate a restaurant you've voluntarily returned to for close to thirty years? At some point consistency becomes the review. I've watched Saigon Dish grow from the little place I remember into what it is today. I've sent coworkers here. Friends. My parents. My sisters. My own family. I've probably eaten enough of John's pho at this point that some measurable percentage of my body belongs to the restaurant. And I'm still coming back.

    There's a reason why this is my favorite viet restaurant in the South Bay. I've gotten the bun rieu…read moremany times and I like that the broth is flavorful without it being too salty. The noodles are plentiful and pork/crab meatballs are tender & flavorful. Another item I love is the sugarcane shrimp. It isn't too heavy, tastes well balanced with a hint of sweetness after chewing the sugarcane. The restaurant feels cozy and clean. Parking is easy because it's in a shared lot. The wait is never too long for me but it gets packed pretty often.

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    The Standing Room Redondo Beach - Cash Burger. Order this. Drove from San Diego to the Torrance location just to eat this, then drove back. It's seriously that good.

    The Standing Room Redondo Beach

    4.3(1.9k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    •$$

    Don't let the fact that this is inside a little liquor store fool you--this place is an absolute…read morehidden gem. You order inside and pick up your food at the window outside, and the whale mural surrounding the pickup window is such a fun, memorable touch. There are a couple of benches outside if you want to eat there, although I noticed most people seemed to grab their food to go. The food was absolutely incredible. I ordered the Cash Burger, and it was packed with flavor. The burger was perfectly seasoned, cooked just right, and honestly one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Even a simple burger here tastes like it was made with care. The truffle Parmesan fries were another standout--crispy, flavorful, and completely addictive. We also tried two dipping sauces: the habanero cream and the chipotle. Both were delicious and added a unique twist to the burger and fries, but the habanero cream was definitely my favorite. It's not often you find sauces that elevate an already great meal this much. My only suggestion would be to improve the outdoor seating area. The benches could use a little more attention, and having a better trash setup would make eating outside much more enjoyable. One thing that really sold me was my one-year-old. She absolutely devoured the burger! I usually have to work to get her to eat anything besides quesadillas, and even In-N-Out can be hit or miss with her, so that says a lot. Overall, I'm so glad we stopped here. Between the amazing food, fun atmosphere, and beach-town vibe, I'd happily go out of my way to come back. If you're anywhere nearby, don't miss this spot!

    We went right at opening and we each had something different and all dishes were over the top! The…read moreclam chowder was the best I've ever had, the base was slightly different than most and it was incredible. My husband had the poke bowl and said it was a melt in the mouth experience. My girlfriend had the salmon salad and said it was the best she's had in a long time, perfectly cooked salmon and the dressing was light and not overwhelming. Our server was kind and always available and kept our drinks refilled without even noticing. We sat outside and the weather was fantastic giving us another bonus to our lunch!

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    Pho Ever Bistro - Ph Oxtail. Flavorful!

    Pho Ever Bistro

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    4.9 mi
    •$$

    Okay, I need to talk about Pho Ever Bistro for a second…read more The second you walk in, Sandy (the new owner) greets you like you've been coming here for years, even if it's your first time. She's just... warm. Genuinely warm, not in that scripted-server way. She checks in, remembers little things, actually recommends stuff she thinks you'll like instead of just pointing at the menu. It's the kind of energy that makes a random Tuesday dinner feel like something. And then there's the food, which honestly holds its own. The pho broth tastes like it's been simmering all day -- rich, deep, the kind of thing you can tell someone actually cared about. Noodles are perfectly cooked, herbs are fresh, portions are big enough that you're not leaving hungry. The banh mi is crunchy bread done right, none of that soggy sadness you get elsewhere. Spring rolls and egg rolls are crispy and clearly made fresh, not just tossed in a fryer and forgotten. Honestly it tastes like someone's grandma's recipe -- comforting, no gimmicks, just good. Here's the thing though -- this place works for basically everyone. If you're a broke college student who wants something warm and filling that won't destroy your wallet, this is it. And it's not just a grab-and-go spot either -- they've got board games, the vibe is relaxed, and it's genuinely a great place to camp out with your laptop and a drink to get some studying done, or just hang with friends for a while. Nobody's rushing you out. It's also a really solid first date spot, low-key enough that you're not stressed, with food you can share so you have something to talk about besides "so... tell me about yourself." And if you grew up eating Vietnamese home cooking, or just want that feeling, this scratches the itch in a way a lot of places don't. But really, what makes this place special isn't just the food -- it's that you can tell Sandy actually cares. In a world where eating out can feel so transactional, that kind of warmth stands out. You leave feeling like you mattered, not just like you were a transaction. If you're a student needing a spot to study or unwind, on a first date, or just craving something that feels like home, go check out Pho Ever Bistro. Sandy's turned this place into somewhere you actually want to come back to. Good for: studying/hanging out, first dates, comfort food cravings, board games, family dinners, or just being around someone who's genuinely happy to see you.

    Pho Ever is my husband's and my favorite pho place. The new changes have only made us love it more…read more While it's a little warm at the moment due to the crazy hot weather, I'd recommend eating in store for the experience and the ambience. The owner is so sweet and welcoming and the cafe revamp across the different rooms is fun and unique. Everything is incredibly flavorful and so evidently made with care. The pho broth has a really great balance of flavors and the ingredients in the spring rolls are so fresh, they are really beautiful and lovely to eat. The highlight for me was the salty plum drink. Reminds me of Japanese ume candy, Hawaiian li hing mui, and Mexican saladitos in drink form. Refreshing and addicting. If you are obsessed with the salt or tajin rim on a fruity margarita, consider trying it. (Next time, I'll have to get a salty plum to-go and turn it into a margarita at home. Already dreaming of it.) Really excited for the fried banana item listed on the "coming soon" portion of the menu. I love a fried banana, and the quality of Pho Ever's food promises good things.

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    Pho Daily - P01. Combo - Rare Steak, Well-done Brisket, Flank, Brisket Point, Tendon, Tripe, and Meatballs

    Pho Daily

    3.7(1.1k reviews)
    4.3 mi
    •$$

    We've come here maybe 8 times now. We've tried some other pho places in Gardena/Torrance. Idk man…read more 3.7 stars overall sounds fair to me. But it's still my favorite bowl of pho in the South Bay (so far). Disclaimer, I've only ever gotten their pho and nothing else. Their water tastes like they sourced it from a stainless steel bowl. Their silverware needs a wipe down before eating. But their pho is one we come back to. Maybe it's the water and the silverware that help build the flavor. Whatever the recipe is, I'm not asking for it. I don't wanna know. Don't tell me. See you next time. That's it.

    My partner and I decided to check this pho spot out in Gardena. The place itself looked…read moreokay...nothing fancy...and there was a surprising amount of Shakira playing in the background , which was honestly kind of funny. Service was quick when we first got there, and they gave us a few minutes to figure out what we wanted. We both decided to keep it simple and ordered the #1. Our food came out pretty quickly... except only ONE bowl showed up. Apparently, the lady taking our order didn't catch that we were both ordering the same thing. She also never came back to check on us or make sure everything was okay, which I found a little odd since that's pretty standard at most restaurants. Eventually, I made eye contact with another waiter and let him know about the mix-up. Overall, the service was pretty mediocre. The restrooms also could've used some attention, they weren't very well kept and were pretty messy. As for the pho itself, I'd give it a solid 6.5/10. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't as hot as you'd expect a bowl of pho to be, and that definitely took away from it. Now for the question of the hour: Would we come back? Nope.

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    Green Temple - Veggie Quesadillas

    Green Temple

    4.4(1k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    •$$

    Came here for a lunch with a colleague and we both left really impressed. Green Temple has been…read morearound for over 20 years and you can feel why -- it's the kind of place that has genuinely earned its loyal following. The food was fantastic, and the setting is great too -- both indoor and outdoor seating, with a comfy, relaxed vibe that made it easy to settle in and actually enjoy the meal rather than rush through it. The owner was there and couldn't have been more welcoming. She's been at this for two decades and that warmth comes through. She even brought us a little surprise -- some chocolate or a small cake, i dont exactly remember -- but it was a genuinely nice touch that stuck with us. Perfect spot! We will be back.

    I've been waiting to try this place for some time now and I wasn't disappointed! All the food was…read morevery fresh and tasted like it was made from high quality ingredients. The ambiance was really wonderful, especially in the outside courtyard area, they have beautiful string lights above with heaters running as well. I'll definitely be coming back here to try some of the other dishes, but I so happy I finally got to try their famous tofu sauce in the pasta I had. The service was a little on the slower side, but we were the only table sitting outside and there a little bit later in the night. Also, The peanut butter chocolate pie did not have much peanut butter, it was mostly just a chocolate pie, still delicious though. So if you're a peanut butter lover, know that it is a very misleading name, haha. The drinkable chocolate dessert is also very bitter and I would not recommend that one. Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Value: 4/5 Overall: 4.25/5

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    Veggie Quesadilla - FULL of carrots, broccoli, cabbage and vegan cheese!

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