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    Saigon Cafe Millburn

    4.5 (479 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
    Open • 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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

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    Pretty interior of what could have been a diner before
    Dragonlady L.

    Came here after a doctor appointment nearby and checked Yelp for a Vietnamese place! This one was perfect, centrally located with great parking in front. Takeout on the right and around the left of the billing is the entrance to the restaurant! Looks like outdoor dining available along with karaoke(?) in nicer, warmer weather will need to check out! Daughter wanted Pho so we went in and were immediately seated and food miraculously appeared not soon after our order! Server was pleasant and responsive. How can you not love speedy service and beautiful food? Forgot to take our Pho bowls which were delicious and packed with fresh ingredients! Will be back.

    beef pho
    Katherine Y.

    there were several different doors to enter which was confusing, but we made it inside the interior is small but clean. it was pretty loud inside as they were clattering plates and moving the chairs around, which was a bit of a nuisance at times when i was trying to make conversation. many of the guests also were having very loud conversations, and given that it was such a small restaurant, they carried over. the service was decent we got the shrimp summer rolls, and two orders of beef pho. the combo beef pho description was misleading because i assumed it came with all the listed types of beef but it did not, the server had me choose two beef options. the pho was good- it had a nice clear broth and they were fairly generous with the protein. i was satisfied with the meal overall.

    Erik B.

    I've struggled to find great Asian restaurants in this general area but Saigon Café was a pleasant surprise. Optimally set up for takeout or delivery purposes, the food is very fresh and well packaged. I ordered the summer rolls and they came well wrapped in cellophane and fresh vegetables. Their peanut sauce even tasted more fresh than the standard Vietnamese restaurant. Definitely plan to come back here again soon. It is a welcome Vietnamese restaurant in an area that badly needs more of them.

    Banh mi
    Mareena P.

    Wow! This is a little hole in the wall that I found by doing some research on google- definitely worth it. We ordered the summer rolls, banh mi sandwich and beef pho. We weren't a fan of the summer rolls but the main entrees were delicious and the service was so quick- we were in and out under an hour and the place had every table filled! The waiter did recommend what sauces to use for each dish, which we appreciated. I even had some pho left over which I was able to pack and go home with. Will definitely be back.

    pork vermicelli noodle platter
    Krista B.

    Good restaurant slightly off the beaten track of Downtown Millburn, but worth the extra walk just off the main drag. The small dining space is up a house porch and then up a small flight of interior stairs. The space is no-frills, and service is attentive if not always the warmest (the server I had was no-nonsense but did his job well so I didn't need smiles and extra chit chat). The pork vermicelli platter was fresh and delicious. There's an array of sauces on your table, and the waiter told me which one (the fish sauce mixture) I should put on my food. The pho was piping hot and full of complex flavor.

    Milk tea with no boba & Matcha green tea with mochi and boba
    Cathy W.

    The front of the restaurant is exclusively for take outs and deliveries. The entrance to dine in is actually on the side in the back. We have a group of 4 that day I visited. We were greeted when we steps in. The restaurant itself was clean. Service was alright. My husband and I ordered a milk tea and a Vietnamese coffee. He ordered a bowl of pho and I got the grilled beef bento box. My friend and her his husband ordered a matcha drink, the ox tail pho and the grilled chicken bento box. The milk tea I had was not bad at all. I like it. The tea base seems a bit different but it is more milk flavored, so the tea base was not that strong. Those that prefer stronger tea base might not like it as much. The grilled beef bento box was mediocre. The grilled beef was definitely a bit too dry and hard compared to the pork my friend ordered. The summer roll was overall small wrapped, but I guess because it's part of a bento box and not a full appetizer. Not sure on that since we didn't order a summer roll appetizer to compare. My husband said his pho soup base was average. The soup is hot but not enough flavoring compared to the many Vietnamese restaurants we have been to. Considering the area and neighborhood we were in, I guess the pho was already pretty good, just not the best we've had. All 4 of us thinks it's ok but will we come back to try other food? Probably not.

    Karina U.

    Their pho is so rich and tasty! The beef is tender and they give you a huge portion with lots of soup and noodles. Summer rolls were great too, and just needed to sub the peanut sauce they come with to make them GF.

    Chicken Pho Noodle Soup
    Roxanne O.

    Small restaurant, a tad confusing to enter the right door as there are three different doors before the entrance. Since it was a Friday night, there was a bit of wait but our food came out really quickly. We ordered the beef pho and the chicken pho. The chicken pho was a bit sweet and only has shredded chicken in it. And the beef pho only had one type of beef. Regardless, both were tasty. I do wish they gave small sauce dishes for the pho, we had to just use plates. There's a 10% cash discount!

    Grilled Pork Chop Rice
    Kat J.

    Best Vietnamese restaurant in the region in my opinion. We come here or order take out from here at least twice a month. They have my absolute favorite Vietnamese dish, Spicy Lemongrass Noodle Soup. Nothing beats it on a cold dreary day. The bento box is perfect when you want to try a little of everything. I always get it with pork and fried rice. Another favorite of mine is the lotus salad, always perfectly seasoned and tasty. Service is always friendly and prompt. Highly recommend!

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    Great food great service. Can't say enough about this little gem. Give it a try worth the trip

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    Great place! Fabulous food, service and price!!!! We will definately be back. LOVED the pha!

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    4 months ago

    Just beyond the most rude and disrespectful people I've ever come across. Too bad as the food is good, but I'll never go back

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    Perhaps the best Viet food in a 20 mile radius. Unbeatable prices and authentic taste.

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    9 months ago

    I only had the pho and it was excellent with great flavors and was a large portion. It was clean and comfortable.

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    2 years ago

    Ordered pick-up. Very good place for bahn mi. I was really impressed. I also liked their spring rolls. I will definitely be back!

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    Pho soup used to be my favorite but in a recent visit, the broth was just salty and very sweet, no pho flavor.

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    Does the veggie banh mi have tofu, another veg protein, or just the standard pickled veg?

    Hello, our veggies banh mi has mostly tofu, then pickles carrots & daikon, cilantro with homemade vegan pate seasoning with soy sauce.

    Is this place BYOB?

    Yes

    Do you deliver? Just wanted to know as i just had a major surgery and my NYC co workers are asking where to order me food. But its okay of course will stop by with fam soon as im a okay. Love pho!

    We do not deliver but Doordash does for us! You can check out Doordash website or app on smartphone since recently they featured us and I have heard good things from them. Please also check out the restaurant review from NJ Monthly Magazine for what… 

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