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    Saigon Deli

    4.2 (308 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for kids
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    Pho with Beef
    Hani K.

    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.

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    Timothy H.

    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!

    bbq pork and egg banh mi
    Emma S.

    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.

    Jonathan C.

    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

    Angela V.

    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.

    Christopher S.

    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.

    Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
    Michelle Z.

    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.

    Anna C.

    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.

    Sandwich and Wonton Soup Combo
    Sarah H.

    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.

    Chicken pho
    Aylish T.

    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.

    Ciara L.

    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!!!

    Bun Bo hue
    Emily H.

    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

    Pork banh mi
    Katherine G.

    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.

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

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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

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

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    I came here during a trip to Seattle for dinner. Stopped in on a weeknight with no reservation and…read morewow this place is super popular and absolutely packed! There's not too much seating available so I would recommend making a reservation but I was luckily able to snag a table for myself without one. Service was very quick Mala Spicy Beef Dry Mix Noodles (medium spice), 5/5, delicious!! I think the medium was the perfect spice level for me where it wasn't too little or too much and I thought this was quite filling. I was very hungry as I didn't have lunch so I finished the whole bowl but I think if you were eating normally you could have a bit to take away as well! This is an ideal meal for a cold, rainy Seattle day and the restaurant's decor and large fish tank definitely gave it a Chinese restaurant atmosphere

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