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Saigon Cafe

4.5 (277 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese, Thai
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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Pho Tai and Vietnamese Egg Rolls
Lisa R.

We ordered Pho and Vietnamese egg rolls for delivery. Note they only offer ChowNow for delivery. The pho is good, but average. Egg rolls were nothing special, if not a little salty. Btw we've eaten other food here, dining in, and found it to be pretty good on average. But the delivery was terrible! Delivery was estimated at an hour, took and hour and 10 min. I had to pay a delivery fee, which was brokered through door dash. I HAVE A DOOR DASH SUBSCRIPTION! Because it took so long, all of our food was cold and had to be reheated. There's lots of choices for food and delivery - no reason for me to order from restaurants that only use ChowNow. Sadly, this restaurant is off the beaten trail and should be doing what they can to keep/get customers. ChowNow just ruined it for me.

Penelope J.

this place is consistently delicious !! the staff is super friendly every time my family and i visit and the food is great :) love this restaurant

S3. Num Tok
Casey A.

We came in from Houston to stay and passed this place. Growing up with Thai food as a staple means it's hard to find good comfort food. At first we were gonna take our food to go but the staff was incredibly welcoming and we decided to slow down and stay. I'm so glad we did. The service was wonderful. The food. Oh god the food!! Spring rolls and dumplings came out and were divine. We both ordered the num tok. When I say this is one of the best num toks we've had in probably ten years. One of the most relaxing dining experiences we've had in a long time. Will be making the drive from Houston as much as possible lol.

Pradnya B.

Tried Saigon Cafe for the first time based on a friend's recommendation. It's a small, cozy, family-run restaurant with a really warm and welcoming feel. I tried Mama's Tom Yum noodles--they were decent, but I was hoping for a bit more flavor. We also ordered the cashew curry, and I really appreciated that they were flexible with dietary needs. Since I'm vegetarian, they served the chicken on the side so my friend and I could both enjoy it. Overall, a solid experience. I might come back and try the pho next time to see how that compares.

Cashew tofu
Devesh S.

A hidden gem indeed. We have been to tens of thai places and many Vietnamese places too but we have never seen the tom yum noodle soup on any of these menus and the one at Saigon is delicious. The cashew chicken and other thai regulars are pretty good too.

Lio N.

The food is amazing the service was amazing highly recommend this place. This place is very friendly.

Pad Kee Mao, was supposed to be spicy but it was sweet:((
Shashikala P.

We went with high expectations because of all the positive reviews, so was disappointed, food was good, but not something you wanna go back again, especially if you live far!! We went for a long drive and decided to try SC, because of all the reviews, we got seated as soon we entered, just one family were dining in, the place itself is underwhelming, chairs are dirty and it's so dim and unappealing. We ordered green curry, pad kee mao and Vietnamese Coffee. Green curry was good, I asked them not to add eggplants, and oh boy, they had added so much veggie, especially green beans, it was more than half of curry and it's absolutely raw, curry itself was good. Pad kee mao: it says spicy on menu and my husband requested extra spicy but still it was on sweeter side. Vietnamese Coffee: this was very good, but the phin, glass, everything need a good wash badly:(( I think they're more popular for there pho, so I don't recommend for Thai dishes, but maybe give it a try for pho!!

R3. Basil Fried Rice 5. Pho Chin Bo Vien

They are back after renovation. Still got that tasty food. Good people. Good service. Hungry? Best play to go in town

Charcoal pork and egg roll
Rolando N.

Small place tucked away on Hudson Bend. The food here is simple and delicious. A very nice place for a great meal in Lakeway. We had the Saigon curry and the Charcoal pork with egg roll during lunch. Portions were huge. Big bowls of vermicelli with vegetables and meat. The food was well prepared and full of Vietnamese flavors. We really enjoyed this and will be back. Service was friendly and super prompt.

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This place is fire we went for valentines day and had such an amazing meal and crimbrule

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Fantastic!!! Everything is good. I know.! have tried everything love the place!! Love the folks who run it.

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Great food and good atmosphere . Has been a go to for Hudson Bend for some time. Family friendly and clean.

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Excellent Vietnamese as well ad Thai Food. Supersize portions and friendly service. Currys are delicious

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2 years ago

Great neighborhood restaurant! Really nice people and we love their pork vermicelli bowls and egg rolls

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2 years ago

Friendly, prompt service, excellent dishes....Locally owned & operated. Yet to disappoint. Keep up the great service & savory dishes.

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I really enjoy the pho here and the service is really good . It's one of my sons favorite places as well.

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Some of the best Thai food ever! Customer service is excellent. Thai tea hit the spot as well.

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First things first: 1618 Asian Fusion is located in a busy and popular area of South Austin, but…read morethere is a free parking garage right across the street, which makes visiting much easier. The dining environment is comfortable, clean, and fun. It has a lively atmosphere that works well for hanging out with friends, date nights, or even a casual dinner when you want something a little nicer. Their menu has a great variety of food and drinks to choose from, which makes it a good spot for groups. I tried the dim sum and pho, and both were fresh and delicious. What surprised me the most was that the prices were actually very reasonable, especially considering the location, atmosphere, and quality of the food. No wonder every time I come here, it's always packed. It's rare to find an Asian fusion restaurant that does this concept right, but 1618 really pulls it off.

Overall: 4.3/5 We…read moreordered for pickup again, and the food quality is pretty close to a dine in experience compared to other places. Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp ($10): Very sour so I had to dilute it. They did give a lot of veggies and a good amount of shrimp though. However, I still recommend the tom kha soup over this one. Crispy Pad Thai ($22) + Shrimp ($2): Consistently good with any protein, but I think beef pairs the best. The pad thai was crispier this time too. Hu Tieu SG ($21) + Duck ($10): We went with the shrimp and pork belly soup option with extra serrano pepper and hu tieu kho sauce. This version is better than the Hu Tieu Kho, and the duck was a total game changer so I highly recommend adding it. Just know it runs on the blander side without the sauce so make sure you get that extra on the side. Filet Mignon Onion ($25): We got it extra spicy and requested medium rare. I thought the price was a bit steep for a small portion but the meat was cooked well and tasted really good. Five Sampler ($28): Came with fresh brisket spring rolls, grilled pork patty skewers, sugar cane shrimp, pork belly bao, 1618 eggrolls, and two dipping sauces. Best enjoyed in person since the spring rolls and bao really need to be eaten right away.

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I've ordered their sticky rice from here multiple times for takeout. It's nice and savory, features…read moreplenty of processed meat like pork floss and Chinese sausage slices. But it also has egg and scallions and pate; overall the combo is satisfying. Separate from takeout, we decided to go for an early dinner. Their Crab Vermicelli Stir Fry is surprisingly sweet, with sweetness as a prominent flavor. It features plenty of crab bits. I also grabbed a Skillet Combo. It came with two runny side up eggs, pate, two types of cured pork, beef gravy, and a handful of cilantro. The baguette came on the side, as did the mixed salad of lettuce and tomato. The salad had some dried shrimp, fish sauce, and a slightly sweet dressing. The restaurant itself is located in the Chinatown Center on N Lamar. It's a small corner shop. Lots of mirrors and glass. The staff are friendly enough. Unfortunately, they've closed, and it looks like another restaurant will be opening up in its place. The situation leaves me unsure about where to go to satisfy savory sticky rice cravings.

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This place is legit when you see that it is full of local Viet on a Sunday afternoon!…read more The menu is pretty good with authentic Vietnamese food but we normally come here for the S1 Ribeye Hot Stone Pho. They bring out the meat and noodles separately and then the soup in the stone bowl. This time the asked me if I wanted all the greens-- lime wedges, basil leaves, jalapeño slices and bean sprouts. I never eat the bean spouts but use everything else and it always seems a waste of bean sprouts when I don't use them so I was thankful to have them hold the bean sprouts. Be careful as the soup is extremely hot and the hot stone bowl keeps it that way for a while. You fill the bowl to the brim after adding all the meats and noodles. My only complaint is the noodles. They are fresh and just the right texture... very good! But for some reason the always seem to get cut up after I put them into the bowl. Not sure if they cut them before hand but they end up cut short when put them in the bowI. I prefer long slurpy noodles over cut noodles that's hard to pick up with chopsticks. Overall I still give it 5 stars and this one of the two best pho spots in the greater Austin area

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