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    Saigon Corner

    4.2 (87 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Garlic Steak Noodles
    Justin C.

    Saigon Corner is literally located at the corner of the Vinh Hung Supermarket. Our friends were excited to try this restaurant and were kind enough to bring us takeout for us to try. They brought us: garlic steak noodles and the pork chop broken rice dish. The garlic noodles were the star of the show with tender juicy steak complimenting the noodles . The pork chop in the broken rice dish was one of the better bone-on pork chops I have had at a Vietnamese restaurant. Not the largest portions for the price but the food was quite solid and I would definitely get the garlic steak noodles again.

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    Corinna W.

    My friends and I recently discovered this place which is located behind the Vinh Hung Supermarket. It's connected to the supermarket but they also have their own entrance from outside behind the supermarket. I felt this was a very authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Apparently it was another name and owner before and has been Saigon Corner for about a year now. The staff was very friendly and the food came out pretty quickly. We ordered the Banh Khot- mini crispy crepe with shrimp, ground pork and squid, Mi Go Kho- dry egg noodles with seafood and pork, and Com Canh Chua Ca Kho To- carmelized clay pot fish with Vietnamese tamarind soup. It was all delicious! I especially enjoyed the mini crispy crepe-little crispy cups filled with bits of shrimp, squid and pork. There's lettuce for you to wrap the crepes in if you like. The carmelized clay pot fish with tamarind soup was very good too. Sweetness from the pineapple chunks in the soup mixed with the sourness from the tamarind and paired with the fish make this a unique dish. Lastly the dry egg noodle was mixed with shrimp and pork was tasty and came with a pork bone broth on the side. I left feeling full but not heavy as the food wasn't greasy . They have Vietnamese desserts and drinks too but we were too full to try. I guess I will have to return to try more items on the menu next time!

    Order here
    Karen L.

    Came here specifically to try the coffee and was honestly really impressed. First off, the place is super cute. You can enter from the outside, but it's also connected to Vinh Hung Supermarket, which makes it such a convenient little hidden gem. The coffee was strong, bold, and sweet, exactly how I like Vietnamese coffee. It had that rich, authentic flavor without being overly sugary. We tried two versions: the yellow foam was the cheese foam, and the white foam was the salted coffee. The cheese foam was interesting because it honestly reminded me a little of Cheese Whiz, which I was definitely not expecting. It was still good and fun to try, just different from the cheese foam style I've had at other coffee shops. The salted coffee was more what I expected from a creamy foam topping and was probably my favorite of the two. It paired perfectly with the strong coffee. Overall, this place is really good and inexpensive compared to Saigon Coffee in North Park. I'd honestly say the coffee here is comparable, if not maybe a tad better, here at Saigon Corner. Definitely recommend if you love strong Vietnamese coffee and want a cute, affordable spot to grab one.

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    Janet T.

    We were doing a Vietnamese theme YELP foodie adventure and this one was second on our list to try. The authenticity of the reviews attracted me to this place. Some of the comments on Yelp said the dishes tasted like VIETNAM... BUN RIEU: 8/10 I really enjoyed the fried tofu and the meatballs. The salad that came with it was fresh but, I couldn't handle the acquired taste of the sauce. The dish was good but, I feel like it could have had more flavor... GARLIC NOODLES WITH FILET MIGNON CUBES: 8/10 I really liked how the filet cubes were cooked medium rare. The meat meet was the highlight of the dish in my opinion... SERVICE: A+ EXCELLENT service. They were very friendly and welcoming. We paid at the counter and asked for Togo boxes... AMBIANCE: 8/10 It really is located at the corner of the super market. There's a nice patio area. I would not recommend coming in a HOT DAY because they have NO AIR CONDITIONING!!! IF you're planning to have HOT SOUP on a HOT DAY then you better be ready for it! SWEAT CITY!!! PARKING: Lots of parking spaces located near the corner of the supermarket... OVERALL: Worth a try! KEEP IT UP SAIGON CORNER!!!!

    Jay A.

    My mom really enjoyed her lunch here for her birthday. She could not stop raving about the food when she got home. She called me and told me we need to give them a good review.

    The fermented fish soup is full of flavors
    Nicole L.

    The fermented fish soup is full of flavors. The fish was fresh. The broth was light but flavorful. The noodle was cooked perfectly. Very authentic and will strongly recommend.

    Coconut Sugarcane drink
    Marcel T.

    Tried the garlic noodles with filet mignon cubes at Saigon Corner. Definitely has potential. The broth and flavors were great, and I loved the condiments!!! Especially the garlic, spices, and jalapeños that added a nice kick. The noodles were a bit too soft for my preference, but still tasty overall!!!! Very authentic food, attentive service, and it feels like a nice family-owned spot. Music was a little loud and the space could use some refreshing, but I'd come back!!!!

    viet coffee w egg foam
    David H.

    prob one of the best viet coffees i've had in san diego!! is super strong, but after you mix it becomes very creamy and has a nice sweetness. they have diff foams, but i like egg because it has a nice sweetness that complements the coffee was around $7, so average for one here but was very authentic yummy rating: 9/10

    Mai W.

    Minus one star primarily bc everything took so long, but really all the food was really good! It reminded me of an eatery in OC that I love to go to. They have a ton of different food options which is probably why their service is so slow. The sea snails were amazing, their squid?mango salad was so good, their clams, the rice roll! Seriously everything we had was so good for San Diego standards (not sure if it's good as the food in OC or back in the homeland of VN) Would def come back, but hoping they get their timing and service together. This is attached to a supermarket, so it's really a no frills restaurants. Very casual with a lot of open tables.

    Fried fish with roe
    Mj A.

    Went to check this place out because my wife and I wanted soup. She ordered the bun Bo hue and I ordered beef rib soup. Service was great but I think the servers didn't speak much English which was fine because we pointed at the items we wanted on the menu. The food came out and it was a good portion. Both our soups were pretty tasty especially when you add the condiments they had. Wish they offered lime to add like all the other Vietnamese restaurants but the food tasted fine without it. I finished my bowl and my son finished his kids meal. The fried fish with the roe inside was soooooo good! Reminded me of China max back then because they were the only one that had that. There's alot to try on the menu so we shall be back. Inside the restaurant was ok. They had fans inside running because of the heat. Nice little mom and pop shop feeling.

    First time here ordering bún mắm, always my favorite food. So authentic
    Nga D.

    First time I order Bun mam, it is delicious, so authentic, and I love how they have fish and barbecue pork.

    Periwinkle snails in curry
    Myphuong L.

    The menu keeps changing as they are still figuring out what works and what doesn't work. We came at peak lunch time on a Saturday and our food came out quick. We ordered: -Chicken wing garlic fish sauce: This was crispy and seasoning was right on. We liked how it was fried and wanted to try other flavors but got too full. -Broken rice grilled pork: Loved that they offer legit broken rice, the bbq pork was nicely char and moist. The egg loaf was a bit dry. -Bánh canh tôm cua: least favorite out of all. The broth has a thick consistency similar to egg drop soup with starchy tapioca noodles. Broth wasn't as flavorful as other places and lacking more shrimp flavors. -Crispy fried egg noodle w beef: Can't go wrong with this dish. Crispy noodles with veggies on top. -Periwinkle snails in coconut milk: wow, the portion was generous. I prefer the curry broth to be more curry-like, it was more of a watered down coconut curry. -mussels with green onion sauce: This was prepared nicely. You must dip in their sauce to get the whole experience. For drinks, I got the coconut coffee I tasted the coffee and coconut flavors, wasn't too sweet. My friend got the coconut kumquat. She likes that it was refreshing and they used whole kumquats with the skin. She also tasted a bit of lemon and preferred it to be more sour and not so sweet. Overall, this place gives you a glimpse of Vietnamese street food. I like the seafood items. Reminds me of night market. If we come back, I'll get the escargot just because those are bigger than the snails and less effort to eat. You can enter from the parking lot or through the supermarket.

    Gilbert G.

    Tried Saigon Corner and ordered the dry seafood & pork and pho. Both were flavorful, especially the dry dish with great texture. Pho was good as well. First time trying the cheese coffee, not bad but prob will try another drink next time. Good spot in a convenient location.

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    Pho Duyen Mai

    4.3
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    5.4 mi
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    What a delicious spot! I got the #51, which was vermicelli with egg rolls and grilled chicken. The…read moreservice was quick (they got the food out within 15 minutes of sitting down). The ambiance is what you would expect from a mom and pop restaurant. Food makes it all worth it.

    The check-in process was an absolute failure and set the tone for the entire experience. We…read morereceived a text saying our number was ready for seating, and my husband and I walked into the restaurant within five minutes. Once inside, we stood there for about 15 minutes, and not one employee acknowledged us or asked if we were waiting to be seated. There appeared to be no hostess managing the front or any clear process for letting someone know that your number had been called. Eventually, I told my husband to flag down a waiter just to find out what was going on and how we were supposed to alert someone that we were there. When he finally spoke with an employee, we were told that our number had been called and that after five minutes they considered us a "no-show." That explanation made absolutely no sense because we had been standing inside the restaurant for at least 15 minutes, and during that entire time, we never heard anyone call a number or a name for ANYONE. To claim we were a no-show when we were physically standing there waiting to be acknowledged was extremely frustrating. Unfortunately, things didn't improve much from there. I'm from Dallas, Texas, where we have plenty of great Vietnamese restaurants, so I know what good pho and Vietnamese food should taste like. Unfortunately, this experience fell short. I ordered the chicken pho, and my husband ordered the bbq pork vermicelli. For appetizers, we ordered the egg rolls and the pork paste spring rolls. I did enjoy the pork paste spring rolls, but the egg rolls were very greasy and tasted like they had been re-fried. My chicken pho was also disappointing. The noodles were cut in half and were so mushy that they practically disintegrated in the broth. The service was also lacking, and the staff did not come across as particularly friendly or welcoming. While the pork paste spring rolls was a bright spot, the overall quality of the food and service left a lot to be desired. Don't believe the hype.

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    Phuong Trang

    3.9
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    6.3 mi
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    It was the first time my husband and I had eaten there. We had heard wonderful comments about it…read moreand it did not disappoint. The food we experienced was delicious. With the friendly, advice of the waitress at the bar we ordered a good variety of food, without it being too spicy for me. The ambiance was perfect. We plan to go back.

    Phuong Trang has been a San Diego staple for decades. It first started in Linda Vista in 1988,…read moreserving traditional Vietnamese family-style meals before moving to its current home on Convoy in 1992. Today, it's one of the most well-known Vietnamese restaurants in the city, and after this visit, I can definitely see why. One of my favorite things about coming here is the location. Even though it's right in Convoy, parking has never been an issue for me. I usually avoid the area because finding a spot can be a headache, but Phuong Trang has a large parking lot that makes stopping by so much easier. I came in for a quick takeout lunch. One thing to know before you go is they don't accept Apple Pay, so make sure to bring a physical card or cash. The staff was incredibly welcoming. They greeted me when I walked in, gave me plenty of time to look over the menu, and never made me feel rushed. That kind of hospitality really stood out. I ordered the Char-Grilled Beef Vermicelli and the Shrimp, Pork & Jellyfish Salad. The salad comes with shredded green papaya, celery, cucumber, carrots, shrimp, pork, jellyfish strips, fresh mint, crushed peanuts, and shrimp chips.The salad was refreshing with plenty of shrimp and jellyfish throughout. I especially liked the crunch from the green papaya. My only complaint was that the dressing felt a little one dimensional. I wish it had a little more brightness to bring out the fresh herbs and vegetables. It was still enjoyable, though. The Char-Grilled Beef Vermicelli was my favorite of the two. It came with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, pickled daikon and carrots, crushed peanuts, plus five grilled beef rolls wrapped around scallions. The beef had a delicious smoky flavor from the grill. The only downside was that the inside of the rolls was a little chewy since it didn't get the same char as the outside. Even so, every bite was packed with flavor, so it wasn't enough to take away from the dish. Between the friendly service, quick turnaround for takeout, and solid food, I can see why Phuong Trang has stayed so popular for all these years. I'd happily come back and keep working my way through their menu.

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    4.3
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    11.0 mi
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    My favorite restaurant in San Diego for authentic Vietnamese banh beo and bun bo hue! The owner is…read morefrom Vietnam, many (if not all) of the staff are Vietnamese, and if you're unsure of what to get, the staff are happy to make recommendations. It is such a comfort food place for me, having grown up eating Vietnamese dishes. The restaurant is clean and efficient. The banh beo (small steamed rice cakes with shrimp) and nuoc mam (fish sauce) it comes with is so good - you can either get each rice cake in separate bowls (as pictured), which is perfect for sharing, or just have them all on one plate altogether if you'd prefer to enjoy them all for yourself. Pour the fish sauce over the banh beo before eating! They have lots of options for bun bo hue (spicy Vietnamese noodle soup) depending on what toppings you want, and you can choose between the small and large size. Each bun bo hue dish comes with a side of bean sprouts, lettuce, and lemon that you can put into the broth. Their broth, meat, and noodles all taste very good. Would definitely recommend checking this place out!

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    Now we don't do fancy often but when we do we make it count. This is a spot for that. Love…read morekingfisher. You know the rules...one quick review: Food: top tier for sure. Great great all around Service: attentive and we went for a celebration and they made custom menus. Love that Ambiance: elegant but inviting, simple but upscale. It was perfect. Worth the trip, the money and the time. Go...

    Ive been here twice now and heres my honest review on this place:…read more Ambiance: More formal than casual but definitely leaning more towards casual-formal than formal-formal -- the place itself has a nice vibe with an island bar in the center surrounded by high tops, tables, and booth + table seating. If I had to describe it in one word I would say "aesthetic". Service: Great, the servers check in a decent amount of the time and you can usually flag them down if you need anything Food: This is where my review goes downhill. The only thing I would say is worth getting at this restaurant is the baguette with butter (no add-ons, caviar or whatever they have going on at the time -- its just not worth it -- when I got the black truffle on my butter the shavings were so thin they might as well have not been there since it made no difference in flavor) The tamarind wings are one dimensional -- the wings are fried well, but lack in flavor, its straight *overwhelming* tamarind with no other notes. House made egg noodles lack any sort of noticeable flavor, most of it stemming from the Lap Cheong but most definitely not worth the price tag that it holds ($36) The dry aged duck is where I feel the most "scammed out of". Ive gotten this both times i've been here. Both times its been overly salty. I understand its dry-aged, but the saltiness overtakes any other flavor of the duck. The sauces try to make up for the lack of flavor but they just cant carry the entire dish on their own -- especially not for a $100 price tag. The first time I ordered this dish (Jan 2026) the duck came out cold-warm, and the second time I came here (July 2026) it came out warmer.

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