Stopped by this spot and it did not disappoint Online ordering made pickup super easy and smooth, no waiting around. The shop itself was clean and inviting, and the staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming. Service was fast, but you can tell they still care about quality. The sandwich was fresh, flavorful, and packed with goodness on perfectly soft bread. So good. Only street parking available, but it's totally worth it. Definitely coming back! read more

Saigon Deli - Chicken banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The prices were fine, but i didnt like the food itself much. Pho didnt really taste like pho, banh mi was lacking, and goi cuon spring roll was mostly noodle. It makes sense college kids eat here because it has lower menu prices, but portion sizes were also not large. I wouldn't come back here for Viet food, but the servers were extremely kind and the dining area was pleasant. read more

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Food: 9/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Their Banh Mi's are amazing and surprisingly cheap for the area (~$8). The bread is always toasted to perfection, the chicken is well cooked and seasoned, and the vegetables are fresh. The sandwich itself can be a bit dry at times, but they are great nonetheless. The ladies at the front are also very sweet and caring! read more

I was hoping they'd have a traditional co'm tam combo plate and although they didn't, they had pretty similar options! I went with their special rice plate with chicken and an egg roll. It's not what I'm used to but it was still pretty darn good dawg! Throw some fish sauce allllll over that bad boy and eat up. read more

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I enjoy their Banh Mis more than their Pho! Was pretty tasty but to be completely honest I have had better. Something about it is different than other personal faves I've had. However the restaurant is very homey, family-feel, and workers are very kind and attentive. read more

Saigon Deli - Pho with Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great authentic Vietnamese restaurant to eat at! I had their beef pho and it was pretty good. I really enjoyed the broth and the noodles and meat were prepared nicely. Their portioning was good, and the pricing of the whole menu was fair! The service was good. The employee was attentive and helpful, and the food did not take long to make. The ambiance of the restaurant is decent. There's limited seating and the place is a bit small and it feels tight. Overall, I definitely enjoyed the food here and I'd recommend going here! read more

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This is a great place to go for a quick lunch! I ordered a bbq pork & egg bahn mi sandwich to go, and the order was ready quickly, it was cheap ($8.50!), and delicious. The flavor of the bbq pork was so flavorful (a little bit sweet) and the bread was perfectly toasted, and added a nice crunch. There is plenty of seating inside and service seems very quick for in person orders as well. I love that it is also on the cheaper side but still has decent portions. read more

Saigon Deli - bbq pork and egg banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pho w/ beef. The broth leaned more on the savory side with a nice touch of oil leftover. The prices were the cheapest I've seen compared to any other pho place but it only came with brisket slices. I did miss the tendons and tripe parts. Asked for extra thai basil and apparently I took the last one. The noodles were so clean I didn't see any starch come from them when I broke it apart which is a great sign. Got the large size- large pho typically gouges me if I eat it all but I cleaned my bowl and didn't feel gouges. It was the right amount but a tad smaller than expected but enough to satisfy after a 6 mi run I think I'll be back to try their banh mi since the plate that they serve it on is a vibe and possibly the banh canh since it's irregular + No nonsense pho ambiance read more

Saigon Deli - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was a solid bowl of pho! Great beef flavor, comes out piping hot. Noodles perfectly cooked and has a good amount of meat. Rice dishes also are really good! They are very friendly here; great prices, makes for a quick, casual place to eat pho. read more

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Good price and pretty good banh mi! If visiting you'll have to pay for some street parking. There was more meat than appears in the photo. I saw others getting pho and other items. Looks like a good affordable spot. read more

Saigon Deli - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We rushed in for a Bahn Mi to go and got two barbecue pork. It was pouring rain and I regretted not having a steaming bowl of pho so I ordered the beef broth instead. The broth was aromatic and delicious. The bahn mi were also wonderful with a nice selection of veggies and nicely cooked pork I recommend read more

I come here so much that I lost count. This is a staple in the heart of University district and it's obvious why. The food here is so good and for a great price. So much great dishes too. The owners are also really friendly and nice. This time I got the Spicy beef noodle soup or also know as bun bo hue. One of my favorite Vietnamese noodle dishes and they do it so well here!! Perfect umami flavor and super yummy with loads of seasoning. This is a dish you have to try out for yourself. I also had leftovers for another meal, a two in one meal which is great for us college students on a budget. read more

Saigon Deli - Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered the pork banh mi and it was okay. The bread was definitely soft and had no crunch. The flavor of the grilled pork was good, and they use mayo instead of pate fyi. Portions are on the smaller size compared to other places I've been to, but I can see how it's a solid option for students since it's near the Ave. read more

Saigon Deli - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a favorite place of mine in the "U" district, and I try to have lunch there at least once a week. The pho is delicious, full of fresh and tasty ingredients, and a perfect antidote to a cold winter day. Plus, Saigon Deli easily has one of the best bahn mi sandwiches in Seattle: rich savory pork and tangy veggies on a crisp, airy baguette. The owner and staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly. It's just a great little restaurant! read more

The grilled pork banh mi was flavorful, with the perfect amount of pickled veggies and meat. The baguette itself was also perfectly toasted! I also had some spring rolls / gọi cuon with peanut sauce, and although we ate them a couple hours after we got them, they were still delicious! Would recommend Saigon Deli if you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food in U-District! Will definitely return to try the heartier dishes like the noodles! read more

Saigon Deli is such a staple. I love getting the bahn mi and wonton soup combo with a side of the shrimp spring rolls. The food is tasty, and it's for a great price! My first year living in Seattle I was super close to the restaurant which was so great. I used to go more consistently and the workers would remember my roommate and I's orders! Overall, the people are super kind and the environment is comfortable. read more

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Portions are decent for the price and the pho really hits on a cold day, but the chicken pho was a little overcooked and tough to chew. I would have loved a richer broth and more tender chicken. Feeling like it lacks depth. Pretty quick service, just a super busy and slightly understaffed place. They're whipping out orders like crazy. Limited seating indoors. Good to meet up for lunch or order ahead. read more

Saigon Deli - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super cute spot in UW, tiny corner store to grab a quick meal with some friends. The flavors were great, loved the bun bo hue and Thai tea. I wish the bun bo hue had thicker noodles, but otherwise great. Prices were a bit high for the serving size, but not unusual for the area read more

Saigon Deli - Bun Bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

LOVE LOVE LOVE Saigon Deli. The owner is SO sweet. I originally came here because we ordered for here for catering with one of my college groups, and their banh mi was SO GOOD. I come here by myself sometimes and get a banh mi or spring rolls. I'm sure their pho is good too. If you order over the phone it's easy for pickup. Tip: bring cash so you don't have to pay the credit card fee. Tbh even with the credit card fee it's still pretty cheap. So much bang for your buck!!! read more

Saigon Deli - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I walked in right behind a group of 8 and got seated right after, the store is definitely on the smaller size so there is limited seating. I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup which did not disappoint as my friends have recommended me this spot as the best viet spot in the U-district, the broth was rich and the portion was perfect for its price. The service was quick and attentive as well, definitely will visit again. read more

Saigon Deli - Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The lady working here is so sweet! This is definitely a hole-in-the-wall type spot, and we almost couldn't find it when looking for it. The inside is quite small with a few tables put closely together in the room, and the entire space is all tight. I ordered the pork banh mi, which came on a toasted baguette with marinated pork, pickled radish and carrot, and a couple other classic toppings. The pork was delicious - super well marinated, tender, and mixed with the mayo made the sandwich super good. There weren't enough pickled veggies as I would have liked, but of the amount there it was good. We also got an egg noodle soup which was great too - the broth was flavorful and the noodles were perfectly cooked. For a quick bite, I would definitely recommend this spot! Nothing super mindblowing, but a solid place for food. read more

Saigon Deli - Pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Beware chow fun is actually just stir fry pho noodles. I've had this dish 100xs at many places. Go and google chow fun and you'll know they are supposed to be THICK rice noodles. My kid was very disappointed when it turned out to just be thin pho noodles stir fried. Highly recommend they change the name. Giving an extra star for flavor but felt deceived by the name as zero fun was had. read more

Saigon Deli - Not chow fun noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great little hole in the wall Vietnamese restaurant. The Phò did not disappoint. The best we've had. Very flavorful! We had the Bun with Beef and eggrolls. Again, nicely seasoned and delicious. The staff was friendly and pleasant. Bonus. read more

Saigon Deli - Special Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great, affordable Bahn Mi and Pho!! Service excellent with very nice staff. Quiet spot in University district.

Ok banh mi albeit a bit pricy compared to international district. 9 bucks for a banh mi with an extra egg. read more

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On the Ave, Saigon Deli is my go-to place for pho and bahn mi (always get it with the fried egg)! Service is great and to the point, food comes out quickly nice and hot. There's always a solid amount of seating available and with large windows in the front, the vibes are consistently chill and nice (the perfect place for a solo meal when you want some time to think). I usually get the pho with beef on the side since I like it raw, which I'd give 5 stars, but I wanted to shake things up so I got the spicy beef soup, honestly not my favorite of the dishes I had here but I did finish the bowl so who am I to complain? read more

Saigon Deli - Spicy beef noodle soup ( bn b hu ) - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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After a busy morning being toured around UW by a friend, we were ready for some tasty food and this was it! Close to campus and affordable, this is a great spot. The banh mi were packed full and flavorful. It is a tiny spot so you need to be prepared to have people standing very close to your table while they wait for take out. They have equally attractive carnivore and vegetarian options. Yum. read more

Saigon Deli - Pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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One of the only places I like to eat on/near the Ave! The Bahn Mi is a great value! Super quick, and super friendly

Great restaurant. Super sweet service, very kind and patient. My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Seattle for price and flavor. Ambiance was exactly what it needed to be. read more

Came here for the first time and was blown away! Great food for an amazing price, and the service was amazing! The lady was so kind and friendly even during lunch rush! I got the banh mi with chicken and wonton soup combo. The banh mi bread was nice and crispy and the meat was flavorful. The soup was amazing, wontons were perfectly seasoned and the broth was like a warm and comforting pho broth. I'll definitely be coming here again! read more

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Came here for dinner and ordered a Bun with beef & eggrolls. I really liked the dish overall and how everything inside went well together. I liked the beef seasoning and how flavorful it was. Service was quick and it was not busy. read more

Saigon Deli - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Happy we stumbled across this place. Delicious! Felt like a hole in the wall, diamond in the rough find.

I got the pork banh mi. It was easy to find seating. I got my order fast. I did not stay there and eat but there is a lot of seating available. read more

really great food and the people are nice, but when it's busy you can expect to wait a really long time, order ahead of time and you'll have no problem read more

Best Banh mi around. Hands down. Used to come here weekly as a freshman and sophomore then COVID happened and they had some weird, inconsistent hours but I'm so excited to share it's more consistent now. I hadn't had the option to add a fried egg to my Banh mi until college, I honestly think Saigon Deli started this but who knows, all the Vietnamese sandwich places up north never had this option. Anyways, these Banh mis are a whole meal in themselves but they're an appetizer on the menu and absurdly cheap. It's crazy that these things hover around the $5 range and can fill you up. I always opt for the pork Banh mi with an egg. The bread is amazingly crunchy and buttered and then you get pickled carrots, cucumber, and cilantro. They used to include jalapenos but I'm not sure if they do anymore. I do request that they don't include it personally just in case. I mean even if one doesn't fill you up, order two and you're most definitely going to be full for just over $10. Then you look at the prices at everything else and you realize Saigon Deli is so affordable, especially for us college students, and you fall in love even more. All the larger items hover just slightly above $10 and the portions are the same as you'd get anywhere else for over $15. I've tried the pho before and it's solid, comparable to other places. Recently tried the beef bun as well and while I didn't care for it too much, it was still tasty. I think the Banh mis have won me over so everything pales in comparison because there's so many positives (value, taste, egg). For those unfamiliar, Vietnamese bun is rice vermicelli noodles not like bread bun. The vermicelli was typical but mixed with some of the sauce from the beef, it was tasty. You also get three small cuts of an egg roll to give you a taste of what their egg roll appetizer is and also add a nice little crunch to the bun. 100% recommend the Banh mi, get multiple if you have doubts. Other items are fine, but Banh mis are the star of the show. read more

Saigon Deli - Banh Mi with Pork and Fried Egg - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The team handled a large (and complicated due to various allergies and preferences) bahn mi catering lunch order with precision, timeliness, and patience. I appreciated the care to make sure order and time of pick up were both met. Sandwiches are both affordable and still tasty - meat portions were larger than expected for the price too at time of this order! Love coming to this place for lunch when in the udistrict area and have personally loved the food and been served well by the staff. read more

Ok for today I had a late B day present from a friend of mine for some food at this location. I never had much of their food before except I had their sandwich located in the international district, but for this location at the University District, the food wasn't bad. It was good. I had their Spring Rolls and their Beef Pho. Pho is pretty much the same for me in any Vietnamese Restaurants. Broth and different kinds of meat plus some sprouts and slice of onion. This was a take out and so I really didn't have them food at the restaurant. So the takeout is different for me. For the Pho there should be some sauce separated from the rest of the soup, but it wasn't. The SpringRolls are pretty much basic, lettuce and rice noodles and sorted meat of choice. Overall it was read more

Saigon Deli - Spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Saigon Deli is a hole in the wall restaurant, located in University District near UW. It is a hidden gem with good prices and good food. I used to frequent this place more often when I lived in the area, but after moving away it's been a while since I stopped in. However, after stopping in today I was reminded of how much I liked their food and how sweet the staff is. I got a bun bo hue, with vietnamese coffee. The bun bo hue is a bit different from what I am normally used to back in LA. I remember the lady mentioning it's inspired by the part of Vietnam she came from. The broth is deep, flavorful and just the right amount of spice. It came with sliced beef, cha lua (vietnamese meatloaf typically wrapped in banana leaf), bean sprouts and onion. The soup was nicely flavored with lemongrass. When ordering the food, it only took about 7-8 minutes to come out, so this place is perfect to grab a quick bite in between classes! They have a good amount of indoor seating, but from past experience, they can get pretty busy. They also do takeout through online ordering and by phone. Today, my total for both the bun bo hue and coffee came out to $20.34 with tax, which is pretty good considering the inflation of ave food recently. I have also tried their #18 - bun (rice noodles) with shrimp, charbroiled pork & eggrolls. It comes with lettuce, bean sprouts, pickle carrot, crushed peanut & the bun fish sauce. You can also add spicy and lemongrass (which I would recommend)! This is another one of my favorite dishes from this restaurant. Overall, I would highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for a decent prices and easy place to eat in University District! :) read more

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We ordered the beef pho and it was hearty, flavorful and filling. Ordering was fast and the food came out fast. The place was clean and tidy. read more

This place really doesn't look like much from the outside, but step in and you'll taste one of the best banh mi's you can get in the area. I always get the grilled pork banh mi which I believe is around ($7.50). It used to be cheaper (and the original price is still on the menu) but once you get rung up it's a bit more than that due to a recent price change. Regardless, it's super tasty and fresh every time and their bread is always the perfect amount of crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I did have to knock a star though because the meat is sometimes a hit or miss where it's sometimes way too salty, and they don't fill the sandwich much at times. I've tried some of their other dishes previously but the banh mi is what really gets me to come back. I highly recommend ordering ahead for takeout as it can get a bit crowded inside at certain hours and bringing cash since they charge a fee for cards if your order is under $10. read more

Saigon Deli - bbq pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington