I got the chicken sizzling platter and it was perfect !! So fun & yummy. The best Chinese food in Provo

It was pretty good. I got the orange chicken, which was delicious. I wish it did have more of the sauce so my rice could have mixed in better with it and gotten the flavor. They brought us complimentary fried chip things, which were also really good. My sister got the shrimp and noodles, which I tried and it was also good. I'd eat there again. read more

Super great food, good portions, and affordable! Definitely worth coming back here again. I got the chicken lo mein

The food was great, I got the fried shrimp noodles, ham fried rice and fried wantons. All where delicious but the wontons with the sweet brown sauce was extra good. For all this food only 20 bucks. read more

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Fairly average Chinese restaurant in South Provo. Nothing fancy just pretty straightforward average.

Such a hidden gem. Good food, good service, good prices. Relaxing environment, love that it has a "homey" nostalgic feel to it.

The wife and I stopped in here after an event we attended in Provo, and were glad we made this choice. Their food is awesome, especially their Gyoza, and their pricing is fantastic. The only drawback was that the orange chicken was just a little too spicy for my wife, but I enjoyed it thoroughly when we switched plates. Thanks for some awesome food after a long day! read more

Great Chinese food, hard to find this more Cantonese style food in Utah and they do it so well! The Beef flat noodle or chow fun we call it where I'm from, is the best I've had in Utah tbh, on period mama read more

Not gonna lie when I pulled up I was like, is this the right place? Haha We ordered the family plates of orange chicken and cashew chicken. If I was only basing it on the orange chicken I'd probably give it four stars, but I did not care for the cashew chicken at all. Interesting flavor. Loved the orange chicken, fried rice and cheese wontons though! Staff was all very kind and our daughter played with the owners daughter the whole time. read more

I'm not originally from Utah, so I was desperate to find a good Chinese takeout place. This place is wonderful! The proportions are HUGE. I definitely ordered much more than I should've because I expected them to be smaller. The prices were reasonable as well. They range depending on what you get. The flavors were great! A huge step up from what you get at Panda Express or the frozen section of the grocery store. The people there were nice and let me take my time. I will definitely be coming back here and plan to make this "my" Chinese takeout place. Wonderful! read more

Saigon Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Provo, Utah

Came here twice now. The place definitely needs a face lift (inside and out) and def a deep cleaning on the inside. The ceiling had mismatched white and yellow ceiling panels. Some were stained from leaks. This place, while the prices are reasonable, has catered to the "Utah" taste for Chinese food. If you are a fan of authentic Chinese food, this is not the place to go. Their sweet and sour chicken, tasted like orange chicken. The fried rice had too much soy sauce in it (by the taste and color). The honey walnut shrimp - do not get. Shrimp was not crispy, and the flavor was lacking. The bok choy with oyster sauce was quite weird. It was saturated with a watered down semi clear glaze of what was considered oyster sauce. True authentic plate of this has the oyster sauce served on the side, with it being pure and concentrated. There's nothing served "fried" in this menu as in main entrees. No salt and pepper shrimp. We came here with family twice, but only because we were invited to go, and they paid for it both times. I would not come here on my choice. read more

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We probably eat here at least once a month. The food isn't mind blowing, but it is pretty good. Big portions for lost cost. We really enjoy the lo mein (with chicken or pork) and the ham egg foo young. I've never liked any beef that I've ordered from here (like beef broccoli), but the chicken and pork have always been good. The fried cheese wontons are also pretty good. I've never actually eaten inside the restaurant (we always get it to go), but the customer service while paying is mediocre. No smiles or small talk, but we keep going back because we like the food and the big portions for cheap. I would recommend checking this place out. read more

Food was not as ordered. I didn't receive what I ordered, and the food was subpar to say the least. In chicken or meat based dishes, there were more veggies than anything. I wouldn't go back. read more

Judging quality, quantity, and price I'd give this 5 stars. What made it stand out from most Chinese restaurants is the flavor that of the dishes. Some Chinese is bland while others are soaked in sauce this restaurant didn't have either issue. The only thing that could make it better would be to make the vegetable roll rather than using store bought. The vegetable roll tasted like it might have been freezer burned. I think this is the best low end Chinese Restaurant in Utah County. read more

I did my first review in 2012. I've been here since but needed to upgrade and say they are still as delicious as ever. Still in the same location but still producing excellent food. I ordered to go for my girls, so mostly chicken dishes but damn, they still have it. I'm grateful they're still around and have weathered these tough times and still kicking out excellent food. Thanks Saigon Cafe. It also warmed my heart to see them as busy as they were. read more

This used to be one of our favorite places to eat. We always order $40-60 worth of food for our family and in the past the orange chicken was so good, crunchy, and fresh. I admired that this is a family owned business but the food isn't as it once was. Lately our food has not tasted fresh but old. The orange chicken was soggy, the lo-main tasted old and the peanut sauce for the spring rolls was sticky/slimy. Eating food that is warm, with a crunch that says "this was cooked right now" is what I am looking for. Sadly Saigon no longer offers that and we will have to say "good bye" and take our money else where. I wish them the best of luck and hope that they can incorporate freshness to their meals again. read more

This restaurant is located on a weird place. It shares a parking lot with a transmission repair shop. The driveway and parking lot were dark and a bit sketchy feeling. Not the best part of town after dark. The server was ornery and sharp with us. She didn't like answering questions. The prices are reasonable. The portions are ok. My sweet and sour pork was over cooked and the bracing didn't cover the entire piece of pork. The fried rice was a bit dry. The place needs a deep cleaning. They have a fish aquarium with big goldfish in it. That was kinda weird. They tables are covered in plastic table clothes and didn't feel very clean. read more

Super yummy, very reasonable prices, quick service. Will definitely be returning. I got the c6 combo - loved it! read more

When we were first married, this was our spot. The cost of the meal compared with the quantity and the quality was just incomparable. I will admit there is higher quality Chinese food out there, but not at this price. Even to this day, I'd be absolutely satisfied with Saigon. Love this place. read more

Been coming here for a long time. Recently been living in San Jose California and have been eating the Chinese and Vietnamese food out here and I can honestly say these guys here at Saigon cafe have some of the best homemade food. From the Kung POW chicken to the cream cheese wontons. Fabulous food and service! A very family oriented restaurant and am porous of what they've been able to accomplish! Shout out to Michael wu read more

I miss Saigon so much. My husband and I used to come here all the time when we lived in Provo. It was one of the first places he took me when we started dating, and it was our regular spot (for 3 years!). We ate here on average 1-2 times a month (which, for poor college students, is true devotion) the entire time we lived here. The family that owned and ran it knew us all, and we grew to love them. The food was so yummy. The beef was always melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the breading on the chicken was crispy but didn't take over the chicken or turn it tough. The mushrooms were always perfect--flavorful and juicy. If I could go there right now, I'd probably get an orange chicken special combination. Or maybe the Moo goo gai pan. I'm writing this review 2 years after the last time I ate there, but I will never forget those flavors. Ultimate Chinese comfort food. I love and miss you, Saigon cafe. Bless you all. read more

We stopped here for a meal after a day of hiking at Arches, on our way to Salt Lake City. This is the absolute definition of dive restaurant perfection. The food is fast and tasty, the service is on point (my water cup was never empty), the portions are huge, and it's super cheap. If you want the best deal then hit the combos (soup, fried rice, egg roll, entree of choice for around $6). They also have intriguing combos that seem like crab Rangoon, but with various other cheese mixtures. Ask for the potsticker sauce! It's so salty and fast food Chinese goodness. You can dip everything in it. read more

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Such a yummy place with such nice employees. We got the orange chicken, fried shrimp appetizer, and pho. It was our first time having pho and it was super fun to try. We got take out because of COVID and they packaged it up nicely and even brought it to our car. The orange chicken was exactly how I like it with real orange slices on it. Sooo good, we will definitely be back! read more

I love the food here. It's always tasty with good portion sizes. The service is very casual even though it's a sit down restaurant. I usually get the lo mein, I love their noodles. read more

I've eaten here a few dozen times since 2011. It has been run/owned by the same rad family ever since I've been going. The food is consistently delicious and they have some really solid value options. read more

.....Saigon Cafe..... Love vietnamese food? If YES! Then this is the perfect place for you to come. I visited this place more then once with my family and the food is pretty decent for what your paying. Whenever we come, we usually come in a large group. They have plenty of sitting. I will say this though, the cafe is outdated. I personally think that it could really use a face lift. The food is pretty good. I always forgot to take pictures. If you have a family and on a budget I suggest you here with them. read more

Pretty good meal when hungry. Homemade by the look and taste, which is great. The beef in the pho leaves a little something to desire though. Maybe homemade but very traditional Vietnamese. We had a good meal, filled up and felt good after = that's a good meal. read more

I have mixed feelings on Saigon Cafe. I went in really wanting to like it. There are some great traditional pieces of decor that have a hard time elevating the rest of the atmosphere. The biggest positive was that the prices are good compared to other places. This is definitely a casually run establishment that is reflected in the service and food. Do not get me wrong, the host and server was nice, just more relaxed than I would expect from a restaurant. We did enjoy the pot stickers and the chicken and beef lo mein were pretty good, but I am afraid we did not enjoy the rest of the dishes. I tried a few so that I could get a good feel for their fare. The kung pao chicken seemed overcooked and hard and I didn't enjoy the general tso's either. The sauces were weak without depth of flavor. Simply said, we were underwhelmed, though we really wanted to like it, we didn't like it enough to take any of our leftovers with us. read more

Know what to order and what to expect before you go. This place definitely has a home style feel. It seems like it's family run with the owner's kids helping out and doing homework. I was skeptical that a restaurant with Saigon (capital of Vietnam) in the name would have good Chinese food, but since my first visit, I just can't quit. I typically steer clear of the greasier goods, so any of the veggie dishes really hit the spot. The wonton soup and deluxe sizzling platter are my go to dishes. They're really similar to what my Chinese-Vietnamese mom would make for me at home -- tons of veggies at the right level of crisp, not over soy sauced, and really comforting. The vibe is super relaxed and the portions are big. Perfect for a night of Netflix & chill. read more

This place is definitely not Viennese food. It's Chinese food. We were sorely disappointed. Too sweet and not spicy for Kung pao chicken.

Doesn't look like much on the outside but has pretty good food. We have been looking for a good Chinese's joint (that isn't Panda Express) and we found our place! The Sesame chicken is by far my favorite and my husband loves the General Tso's chicken. Anytime we crave Chinese food, we come here. 10/10 would definitely recommend. read more

Don't have servers! Family restaurant don't work. Long time to be served. Take out, forget this.... or you wait hour minimum! read more

I've always loved Saigon! The food it's very well priced especially for the amount given! The only reason I only gave a 4 is because alot of times when I eat there the sesame chicken I always get it's too crispy and hard to chew! read more

Let's be honest here: With Saigon, you're kind of going for quantity over quality. This place gives you a LOT of food for an absurdly cheap price. But really, you're not giving up that much, quality wise. The food is still good. It is far better than you would expect when you are paying $4 for a huge plate of food. Also, the place usually only has one waiter, but he is absolutely part of the experience. He's fast and efficient, but he is GRUMPY as hell. Here is an actual exchange: Me: Hey, can we get some more water here? Him: No. And he was serious. We never got more water. But, strangely, it wasn't upsetting. It just kind of adds to the experience. I love this place. read more

This review applies to two dishes, fried rice and lo mein. I have never had better lo mein in my life. Let me provide context. I am 6'2" 275lbs and my favorite food is chinese. I know what I am talking about. This is the best lo mein I have ever had in my life. I told my other food snob buddy what to order and he agrees, its the best he has ever had. Their sauce is out of this world. When I order take out they know its me because I always order it with extra extra extra sauce. I mostly just use it to pour over the fried rice, which is also incredible. That being said, stay away from everything else. All of the normal dishes (sweet and sour chicken, sesame chicken, orange beef, etc.) are a little sketchy. I ordered the roast pork fried rice and chicken lo mein once and never ordered anything else for the remaining 3 years I lived in Provo. I went almost weekly. Oh and its cheap. 1 order chicken lo mein, 1 order roast pork fried rice, $12.65 with tax. Feeds me and my wife. read more

Around my house, Saigon is "the other woman." Hubby loves {*LOVES*} her. He loves her looong time. Personally, I don't see what the big deal is. She's just okay. I don't mind seeing her every now and again, but I can't appreciate his inexplicable obsession with her. First of all, cleanliness is not her forte. Her room is often picked up, but is very tacky, and never really clean. Her attitude is not all that great, either. Her owner/manager is very nice and accommodating, but the son-of-a-mgr who works the front looks as though he could use a little joy in his life. He causes me bouts of depression just being around him. I wish he'd smile, even just once. I would celebrate the occasion with one of her tacky, old, cloudy plastic cups of water. Inconsistency is her middle name. Her food is so all over the place; dishes we continually ask for can range from utterly pernicious and inedible, to outstandingly delicious, depending on the day. I'm affording her three stars, and I would probably send her through to Hollywood, simply because when she is good, she's very good. Oh, and her pricing structure is not wholly unreasonable, either. Let's be honest - she's sorta cheap. This is painfully evident when you see where she calls home. The neighborhood is sketchy (for Provo). I inevitably believe that I'm going to be shanked on the trip from my car to pick up food. So far, so good though. She seems to be more adept at appetizers. Her fresh spring rolls are regularly tasty, and the peanut dipping sauce is very very good. Also, her Potstickers are surprisingly delish. However, if you're a fan of Hot & Sour soup, be sure to skip hers. It's neither hot nor sour. She makes her Garlic Chicken for Hubby, and he eats it up regardless. I'm a big disciple of consistency, so I just don't order it anymore because I can't abide it when she's having an off day. Another of her offerings that is occasionally magnificent is her Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce. In fact, everything she offers in her Black Bean Sauce can be pure savory heaven, depending on her mood... Her noodle soup that some others have referred to as Pho is not Pho, folks, I'm sorry to say. In fact, even she doesn't pretend that it is, as it appears on her menu as "Noodle Soup." Sure, it's broth with noodles and meat (beef, meatball, or pork/shrimp/seafood). If you're a fan of Pho, and have a desire for the typical brilliant flavors that accompany a great bowl of Pho, you'll want to avoid her soup. Hubby will sometimes insist that we give her some attention. After a little whining and throwing myself on the floor, I'll occasionally give in. He has to get his way every now and then. If she'd find a great therapist and get a handle on her bi-polarity, I may fall in lust with her, too. read more

Used to go there quite often when I lived in Provo. Sometimes it was hit and miss with the wait time. They're family owned so there isn't only a few servers in the family. The rest are in the kitchen. The prices are cheap. The family is nice and it's got a nice feel inside. They are workable if you've forgot your wallet or something (Like I did once). The food is always great. Perfect. Nice, hot and fresh and for that price you can't beat it. I loved their General Tso's chicken for $6.95. A big plate of it with broccoli and bamboo shoots, none of that other stuff such as water chestnuts, carrots or bell pepper like some places do. Their beef noodle soups are great as well. Big bowls full of noodles, meat and broth and comes with the usual side ingredients. I'd say avoid the place if you have somewhere to be on a Friday night as when they get slammed you're waiting 45 minutes or more for your food. Poor little place can only process so quickly to accommodate all the screaming people. But really this is a good place for comfort food if you're alone and have some time to sit and eat. read more

The food here was awesome, super cheap and they gave us generous portions. Make sure to check out the family deal! We dined in, and the service was amazing. Our food came in like five minutes, piping hot and delicious. I also loved that it was family owned. Definitely coming back! read more

Love love love this place! They located just south of Provo and their price is perfect for college students. The food tastes good and hot served. I love their family deal with different deals to choose from: A,B,C,D. I love A! Other than that, the service is not bad. With the amount of food of the family deals, the time was right. You don't want to eat at a place where food came out as fast as McDonald!! The owner was super nice and greeted us as soon as we walked in the door. read more

I've eaten here many times and tried many items and they've never yet disappointed me. I'm crazy about their beef lo mein. Delicious! And good service. read more