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    Saigon Cafe

    3.5 (223 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Thai
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Thai Iced Tea
    Johnny Y.

    I've noticed that there is quite a lot of Viet restaurants around. I thought I'd give a few of them a try. Granted I didn't order any pho. So if you want to read about that you'll have to skip over. I was a bit surprise on the rating scale of this spot vs another where they had high ratings. I don't know about you. But this place is clearly the winner. The porkchop over rice hit the spot! I honestly can't remember the last time I had a good viet porkchop. The flavors, the tender meat and the side of pickle veggies had a great balance. The WINGS. Now THIS guy knows how to bread/fry the wings. Crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. Legit asian style fried wings. I only highlight this as I wrote a previous review that disappointed me in so many levels. As for the fried Squid. It was alright. The crisp is there but the squid tasted like the frozen kinds that has no real "squid" flavor. But crunchin on em was still equally pleasing with the sauce given. Although the fish sauce would've been a better choice for dipping but that's just my opinion.

    A4. Fried Wonton, $8.49
    Kate M.

    This is the second time I've ordered to-go from Saigon Cafe. The first time was in Summer 2020 and I recall not being overly impressed. But last summer was nuts and we decided to give them another try last weekend. I'm so glad we did!!! I ordered the veggie and tofu pad see-ew for $13.99. The portion was generous and super delicious! The tofu and veggies were very flavorful along with the noodles. The texture was absolutely perfect. I want it again right now. We ordered the fried wontons as an appetizer and they were also fantastic. The price seems high at $8.49, so I'm not sure we'll be able to get them in the future...but I'm happy to have tried them. The dipping sauce that goes with them is delicious; I'm not entirely sure what it was though. Maybe sweet chili sauce with vinegar? Something to note is that, like a lot of restaurants right now, their current print menu prices aren't accurate. The prices are now anywhere from $.50 to $1 more per item. I think they're waiting for costs to settle before printing a new menu.

    Front three-quarters of dining room
    Elizabeth Betsy B.

    Lunch today. My first visit to the Saigon Cafe, corner Elmwood and Utica. Our hostess/server, Jennifer, was very pleasant. When the dishes we'd ordered were set before us, Lynette thought we'd over-ordered. Always easy to do when you're hungry. But we cleaned the plates so I think we'd ordered just enough. The food was all very good. We asked about the weekend brunch, but that is not available yet. Perhaps as things get more normalized. I loved all the windows and the natural lighting of an overcast day. The pressed tin ceiling is gorgeous, but looking up and around, you see things that need dusting. We're all working toward normal, so I'm not expecting every place to be at the top of their game. The food, the flavors, the décor, our server provided a delightful lunch experience.

    Pad Thai, no spice with chicken
    Rey S.

    This is my family's favorite Thai food place in Western New York. We've been coming here for a couple years and have never been disappointed. Our favorites are the classics, Pad Thai and Pad See Ew. Favorite appetizer is the spring rolls. You can get them ranging from "No Spice" to "Asian Hot" and honestly the medium is more than I care to handle, but other folks we know love the heat. Service is super friendly and I even chatting with the cook once. Everyone's incredibly nice, and personable. I never feel rushed here. Lunch prices are more affordable than dinner, and I usually have plenty to take home, so it's always good bang for your buck. We make it a point to eat here every time we're in the area!

    N1. Pad Thai Lunch (back is N7. Crazy Noodles Lunch )
    Rachel B.

    Hurry on over to Saigon so you can thai put some good food!!! Headed over here to meet a friend for lunch and we had such a good time with great food! Got there as soon as they opened and seated at a nice window spot, tons of bright light (great photo lighting haha) and served infused water which was a cute touch. Prices are very fair here, especially for the portion! Beautiful presentation for all the food too! We started with fried spring rolls, loaded with the veg and a delicious dipping sauce. I ordered the tofu pad Thai which was AWESOME! Topped with veg, peanuts, and delicious spice (you can choose your spice level also GF options). My friend ordered the crazy noodles (white ginger suave with veg and chicken and flat noodles) which had incredible flavour too! Greta lunch specials! Definitely would get food from them again! Great service and great options on the menu and something for everyone!

    Chicken Pad Thai
    Hannah L.

    Came here for dinner with a friend and had what I would describe as an a-okay experience! We were promptly seated, but the service was really, really slow. I'm a very patient person, but we waited half an hour for our food to come out and since it was just the two of us, we were a little annoyed. People who came in after us were eating before us which was a little perplexing. Our waitress was really kind and kept us posted on our food quite often; she was really sweet. As for the food itself, my friend got the curry udon and really enjoyed it. I decided to order chicken pad Thai, and while I did like it, I found it to be on the blander side. There wasn't any real spice even though I asked for it, and it didn't have a ton of variation in flavor. I wish we would have gotten an appetizer so I'd have more to base this review off of. Their menu is huge so I wouldn't be opposed to getting takeout sometime. Maybe they were having an off night so I still think I'd try eating here again in the future!

    N7. Crazy Noodles Dinner
    Caitlin S.

    This wasn't my first visit to Saigon Cafe. I've been here a handful of times in the past and have had great experiences. Unfortunately, this time I was less than pleased with my order. I called to place my order and the dish I originally asked for was unavailable. I looked at the menu and asked about the Crazy Noodle dish and the person working who took my call couldn't even really explain the flavor of the dish. I probably should've taken that hint and not continue with placing the order or asked for a recommendation, but I didn't do that. As per usual, I was asked what spice level I wanted and I requested medium spice. I had no issues picking up my order, it was ready right in the timeframe that I was given over the phone. To my surprise, when I got home and tried my first bite of the dish, I was instantly dissatisfied. There was no flavor and even though I was asked what spice level I wanted the dish to be, I tasted no spice. I couldn't make it back to the restaurant that evening, so I went back the following day and explained that I was dissatisfied and asked for a sauce or anything that would help boost the flavor of the dish. I was given chili sauce and soy sauce but I requested limes (and fish sauce just in case) as well bc I didn't feel the chili and soy sauces would cut it. They helped a little but I was still disappointed with my meal unfortunately. Overall, this experience put a bad taste in my mouth and I'm not sure when I'll be back.

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    Comfort food Thai style! So happy I found this place. It will be my new Thai restaurant hopefully once a week!

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    Good service! A couple of roaches though on the walls, which was definitely concerning

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    Upon entering, I was immediately greeted and told I may sit where I like. Throughout the entirety…read moreof my meal, service was always friendly and attentive! That includes clearing of items you're done with immediately and no waiting for your bill. I was never rushed; they were just great at their job! Honestly hard to find over the last few years and I was very grateful for that experience alone. The ambience was a very cozy-casual. As I was dining alone this time, I enjoyed the 80s music and videos playing on the TV haha I have to be honest ... I really really wanted to order a roll! But I'm trying to do better about trying other things. So I ordered the Atlantic mussels and the pan seared scallops with veggies with fresh ginger sauce and rice, at a spice level of 3/5. The mussels were very generous and in a large bowl. My biggest pull, aside from the mussels themselves, was that in the description it had a creamy coconut sauce. But I did not taste any coconut and it wasn't creamy. It was broth. It wasn't bad or anything, just not quite what I was expecting. I did appreciate, in general, that there were a couple of mussel options. I hadn't had them in quite some time. The dinner entree was very good. I loved that there was a 1-5 spice scale to choose from. I picked level 3 and was a little worried it wouldn't be spicy enough but it definitely was! It was perfect. The sauce was good and the scallops plump. Veggies were fresh and rice sticky. I had water to drink and it was also very good (felt it deserved a mention lol). I would definitely come back here, but I would definitely order rolls next time! It's what my heart really desires! Side note: great place to indulge in for a whole food diet! I felt very satisfied from my seafood and veggies!!

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    Food was excellent! I would go back in a heartbeat Had…read morethe special grilled sea bass with mango and housing sauce. Outstanding!

    Thai Orchard has been that special "go to" restaurant through the years. Their delicious food was…read morethere to be picked up during the COVID years and they stayed strong. They serve top notch Thai food. What makes them extra special however is their service. The owner always greets diners with warmth. Tonight's message, "How are you? It's good to see you again." My server clearly understands the importance of caring friendly service and he treated me as a valued guest. The dining room is comfortable and quiet, which is perfect for dining conversations or just checking email if you are dining like I was. I will admit that the room has aged a bit but it's still clean and pleasant. My Tom Kha soup had a tasty broth and was filled with chicken. The Pad Kee Mao lacked "spiciness" even though it is described as "stir fried spicy flat rice noodles in chili sauce" and I asked for medium heat. However it tasted great but I know it would be even better with heat. So, my update still rewards 5 stars and if you are looking for Thai this is a great option?

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    Shrimp Pad Thai & Vietnamese Curry. My medium spicy Pad Thai was a little too hot for my taste, but still delicious.
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    Fresh flowers as always :). Since Covid, Thai Orchid Cafe has been offering takeout only. I'm excited that dining in is available again.

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