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    Saigon Cafe

    4.4 (227 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    SAIGON CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pho and grilled pork with egg and rice

    Very good food and service!! They were pretty busy but everything came out quick plus they gave us another free Thai tea

    Saigon House Special pho with eye of round steak, well done flank, and meatballs. - A bowl of Vietnamese pho contains slices of beef, fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, and bean sprouts in a clear, aromatic broth. The dish is served in a white ceramic bowl on a wooden table, with a black spoon partially visible inside. The herbs are placed on top, adding color and flavor to the soup.
    Agnes Y.

    Driving through Eugene on the way to Portland. Didn't feel like eating fast food for dinner and found this well rated Vietnamese restaurant on Yelp. It's a simple little restaurant without much decoration, but it's clean and spacious. There were just ten tables and only one waitress, and she was pleasant and efficient. Ordered their Saigon house special pho and bun with grilled pork and grilled shrimps. Food was good and fresh, sure beat fast food off the freeway. Wouldn't mind coming back next time we are in the area.

    Joe B.

    Good Vietnamese place in a strip mall, really happy with the fast and attentive service. We had two different Pho's (chicken and beef) and salad rolls. All were excellent and prices were ok (competitive to other places). I would be sure to come back here if in town and craving Pho.

    Banh Mi
    Corinne B.

    I really wanted to like this place, but when I got my sandwich, it seemed like several things were missing, such as the mayonnaise and a few other ingredients. It also seemed that the bread was really crunchy. Decent service and no major ambiance, but my sandwich wasn't complete. It was dry. No thanks.

    A bowl of Vietnamese pho contains rice noodles, slices of beef, and chopped green onions in a clear broth. A piece of beef is held by green chopsticks above the bowl. In the background, a spring roll and a person are partially visible, indicating a dining setting at a Vietnamese restaurant.

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    3 years ago

    Been here a couple times. The family that owns the place are great people. Had the spicy pork ban mi and some pho's both are very tasty!

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    7 years ago

    There were some bad reviews of this place and from our experience SO wrong. Service was delightful and food clean and delicious

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    4 years ago

    Really good pho. It's a small place but plenty of seating. The rolls were good as well but the pho was the real winner.

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    4 years ago

    Food is always great and service is always very nice. They are quick with the food too! Thank you Saigon!

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    5 years ago

    I have tried many pho joints in town and this one has the best full body flavor by far.

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    5 years ago

    Best pho in town. That broth is gaht damn magic. That's all you really need to know. Don't sleep on it.

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    4 years ago

    My favorite lunch spot when I'm at work. Food is good, they are really nice, and it's usually ready quick

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    5 years ago

    The best place for Pho in Eugene, Oregon. Our food is always fresh and hot. I highly recommend this place if you want pho.

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    Ask the Community - Saigon Cafe

    Are those side sauces that come with the pho gluten free?

    If they contain soy sauce then they most likely are NOT gluten free. I assume the peanut sauce contains soy sauce.

    Is it open on Sundays?

    No closed on Sunday's

    Are there gluten free options?

    I don't know if what they have there is tamari. If you ask at Saigon cafe, they seem very knowledgeable about gluten. I'm gluten sensitive, so I am not the right person to ask.

    Does the pho have MSG?

    No

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    Pho King

    (68 reviews)

    I have to calibrate my expectations compared to PDX. But overall they do have some kinks to work…read moreout. It was a quiet Sunday when the football team was away so it wasn't pandemonium. But the market parking is always full, so parking is challenging here. First impressions weren't great in all aspects... there were 3 tables in total but we had to wait to order. Although we did get the complementary shrimp chips and water immediately. THE WATER TASTES FUNNY... like a hint of dishwashing liquid was still there, it was not just me, I asked the entire table and they agreed. It's a great space so definitely hip... but not without a cost... trendy location means higher burden for the business and higher prices. I didn't think I'd see a pho special priced at $24 yet in Oregon but here we are. Granted bone marrow is not cheap and it's a very unique rendition. The other problem is the volume of noodles... literally the cheapest part of the dish... there was very little for a $24 bowl. We asked for extra noodles and they obliged for $2. Also that bone marrow was DIVINE if you're into that... but yet again... it's "butter" so what do I eat it with? The tiny amount of noodles or the fried donut that has a lot of oil content as well... my answer is... MORE NOODLES! Oddly enough the bun xeo which usually is a lot of work to put together the omelette was a good value. Yet once again just the lettuce pieces. I'm comparing to pretty much every PDX joint... which gives more than 3 lettuce leaves... because honestly the omelette has enough protein to make at least 5. They need to rethink this. Certain herbs are harder to get and we're in Eugene, the palate is different but more than just mint would be nice. Flavor wise it was fine... and I enjoyed it albeit on the tame side. The Staff was very attentive on water refills and clearing dishes. A lot of potential... but some things are just off balance.

    SOLID 3.5 stars. Service: 3.2 (off to bad start)…read moreFood: 3.5 (a little lacking) Ambience: 5.0 Long overdue review of this newish Vietnamese restaurant in the Market District. I set my expectations low since I live in the SF Bay Area, where there are multiple cities with "Little Saigon" districts. Upon entering, we had to wait a bit before any staff person saw us to and get seated. They didn't seem overly, busy, so I'll attribute it to being short staffed, growing pains and still relatively new. The restaurant was very open and spacious. We were eventually seated at one of the taller tables in the front of the house many of the other patrons were seated at tables in the back of the house. Once seated though, our server provided an overview of the menu, recommendations and his personal favorites. We were given a small dish of shrimp chips...a childhood reminder for me and it was a nice touch. They were freshly fried, crisp and not greasy. We ordered the pho bo tai ($19), bahn xeo ($17) and the com chien (fried rice). Firstly, the com chien, a family recipe, was amazing! I was really impressed with this dish and would order it again. The banh xeo was a bit lacking--it wasn't bad, but nothing really memorable about this dish. While it was generously stuffed with bean sprouts/veggies, pork and a couple pieces of shrimp, the downside was it made the batter a bit soggy and the crispness vanished--pretty at presentation, it did not hold up well and fell apart while eating. The Vietnamese coffee was strong but it had a strange aftertaste--kind of soapy. The pho was alright--nothing stand out about it. There was plenty of meatballs, sliced beef and lots of broth. With the exception of getting seen & getting seated, service was good. Our server was attentive, checking on us regularly. Overall, I may check it out again and try other menu items on my next trip to Eugene.

    Bon Mi - Pork bon mi, chicken bon mi

    Bon Mi

    (442 reviews)

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    I've been coming here for years. I've always loved the sandwiches for which the place is named. But…read moreit wasn't my favorite place for soup. Then a friend recommended that I try the spicy beef pho. I did and now I'm hooked! The spicy sauce they use to take the regular beef pho to spicy beef pho is amazing. I try to use it sparingly so I can bring it home and use it in other foods. I came in again today and decided to write a review because the food was great as always. But our server, Sitota, was so friendly she improved our meal.

    Food is not going to blow your mind, but it's a decent lunch spot if you're craving pho…read more Plenty of free street parking nearby. The veggie banh mi had a good amount of avocado and was flavorful and filling. The small spicy beef pho was pretty good. It came with a couple of fully cooked beef slices and the broth had some chili oil in it. I like my soup spicy, so I was happy to see that there was a self-serve sauce bar with extra chili sauce and chili oil. I wish they also had hoisin sauce, sriracha, and chili oil that looked fresher. For the toppings, they had cilantro instead of the Thai basil that I'm used to, but it tasted fine since I like cilantro. Some tables were a bit dirty, and it looked like they hiked up the prices of the dishes compared to the photos of the menu on Yelp. The combos were over $20. The service was fast. We received our food within 10 mins of ordering. Was filling, satisfied my pho craving, and served as a good pick-me-up before walking around the rest of downtown.

    Kim's Asian Cuisine

    Kim's Asian Cuisine

    (74 reviews)

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    The place is pretty big. Clean too. The food was delicious. I ordered the coconut shrimp and…read morepotstickers. Along with the honey orange chicken. Everything was delicious. I have come here a couple times. But the real reason this place gets a five star review besides the food being so good was the service. If you come here come on a day when Winona is working. She is amazing. She is very attentive. Very helpful. And is always stopping by to check in. My drink never runs out. If I want more food she is there before I even think about calling her over. Just wonderful.

    I have been looking for some good Asian / American food since I moved here. Lots of places to check…read moreout, but it will take a while. Kim's Asian Cuisine is close to me, and I wanted to try them out. I walked in, and was surprised how spacious the location is... there is a large section in front with almost literally nothing in it. As you move further in, there are a few booths and some tables, and a bar in the back... that looks like it might be from the 1950's, lol. There were a few people at the bar.... although I did not see anyone else eating. Did see some takeout orders being picked up. I was seated... and got a beverage quickly. Menu is a mix of different Asian cuisines... no real theme though. I was debating on the Vietnamese Shaking Beef, or the Honey Sweet and Sour Chicken. I decided to go with the chicken. It was good... portion size was adequate, and fried rice was tasty too. I would order it again. In speaking to the proprietor, he suggested the Shaking Beef next time... and I will do that. I asked about his chef/s and he said they were mostly Vietnamese. So I will definitely try the Viet dishes on the menu next time.

    Ta Ra Rin Thai Cuisine - Green curry with beef and pad kee mao chicken

    Ta Ra Rin Thai Cuisine

    (680 reviews)

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    If you ever find yourself in Eugene with a rumbling stomach, do yourself a favor and stop by Ta Ra…read moreRin. I went in expecting a quick bite and left wondering if I should cancel my flight and commit to a long-term relationship with their menu. The service was the kind that makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit: attentive without hovering, friendly without forcing it. You know, the sweet spot most places miss by a mile. The ambiance strikes that rare balance: polished enough to feel like you made a good decision, but relaxed enough that no one's judging you for aggressively enjoying your curry. Now, the portions. Let's just say I arrived hungry and quickly realized I had made a tactical error by also having a flight to catch. The plates are generous. Borderline ambitious. Under different circumstances I would've happily taken half of it home. And the price? Genuinely refreshing. You get high-quality food, generous portions, and excellent service without that subtle sting of regret when the bill arrives. It feels almost suspiciously reasonable. I walked in trying to kill time before a flight and walked out wondering if I should start scheduling layovers in Eugene on purpose.

    I had high expectations at this restaurant because the reviews on Yelp and local people raved how…read moreamazing this place is. I came here on a Sunday afternoon and the restaurant was bustling. We got seated right away at a booth with a window view. My waitress was an older Asian lady. She was very nice, not too talkative, but she was on top of her things. I was craving soup and decided on the highly recommended tom kha with tofu. To start, we had thai tea, thai coffee and the shrimp triangle. For our entrees, we decided on the pad see eu (they spell it pad se eu here), panang curry. The shrimp triangles were very yummy. Definitely get those. The thai tea and coffee was good, but just a little watered. I expected the taste to last in my mouth for a little bit. But it didn't. For the soup, I was excited to taste the soup! It smelled really good and it was boiling hot. My thought after my first sip of Tom Kha was, ok, this is good, they got it, but it just wasn't quite there. I couldn't pinpoint what was missing. Then I figured out that they didn't use full coconut milk. It was just a little bit and it was the lighter version. How disappointing! I wanted the robust tang, spice and coconut like how I have at home. The entrees made me sad. I really, really wanted to love it. The panang curry should be rich, thick and creamy. Instead it was soupy. I was really expecting and wanting the curry to stick to my rice, but instead it made soupy curry rice. My daughter pointed out that the curry and the tom kha soup was the same color and consistency. I didn't want to believe, but I think they used the same base and added the appropriate toppingss and seasonings to make a soup and a curry. My saddest dish was my last one that came out. It was the pad se eu. The wide rice noodles was wet and in broken pieces. I'm Asian and I'm from Vegas via Hawaii which means we have a lot of Asian cuisines, we know our food and have friends who work in high end Thai restaurants. (Think Lotus of Siam) When rice noodles break into smaller pieces, it means the noodles are probably not fresh and got hard. To soften, the cook used extra water and the heat was not high enough to cook, so it stuck to pan, making the cook mix it around more...broken wet noodles that doesn't brown. Overall, I really wanted to love this place. It has potential. Maybe it was an off day but on that day I went, it didn't give me the wow I expected. Most of the items has the taste on point. Please don't water down the curry or use lower fat coconut cream. I'm not used to having regular brocolli in thai food either, but I guess this is what Eugene likes or what we can get. And people, share your food! Thai food is family style! Share it! Put it in the middle of the table and let the other person have some! I was people watching around my table and my table was the only one that didn't have our own entree per person. lol

    Saigon Cafe - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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