Oooo we came in a good day! The combo pho had very tender meat and the broth was so soothing. The banh mi had crispy meat and the vermicelli with grilled pork and egg roll were all so well made. This place continues to impress and would be the best place to get party trays from too! read more

Saigon House - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

Look no further if you're in the San Leandro area and craving delicious Vietnamese food! This spot serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine. We ordered the combination pho and the grilled pork vermicelli, and both were absolutely delicious. Their pho comes in only one size--no small or large options like some other places--but the portion is satisfying. The restaurant itself is fairly simple and not particularly fancy, with plenty of parking available out front. read more

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I came to lunch the other day with my younger brother. This is a small Vietnamese style restaurant with a lot of heart. Small place with good food. I ordered the tofu style fresh spring roll. It came with a peanut sauce within the roll of itself. It had freshly fried tofu which impressed me and inside it was solid with a crunchy spring roll like thing in the middle in, which gives it a great texture. The second dish I order was their vermicelli noodle bowl with tofu. I asked the waiter to give me peanut sauce on the side instead of the soy sauce type of sauce. I believe the waiter mistaken me to have the tofu stirfry in peanut sauce in which they did that was completely no complaint there for me it made the much more delicious. Overall, I added my classic hoisin sauce and Sriracha onto the vermicelli noodle bowl mix and tossed it together to have a delicious noodle salad type dish. It was light and delicious and had all the flavors and they hit all the right notes. My brother got the number one combination bowl. He said that food was quite delicious. The soup was OK. He said it was heavily seasoned with spices, but not much of a beef bone flavor. But his bowl he said it was quite good with the meat portions overall fresh, raw beef, steaks, beef, brisket, beef, tendon, tripe, beef balls, and usually plate of veggies that come with PHO . He said it was pretty good for a small restaurant. One thing I noticed was there were tons of people that came in and out especially doing takeout orders so I believe this place does pretty decent business. We went to after lunch about 2:30PM and shockingly there was tons of to go orders and about 4 table of people on a Tuesday. Definitely if you're in the neighborhood if you want something new that solid small Vietnamese restaurant with good food is definitely worth a try. What is your favorite dish here? read more

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Ample parking and tables available. Service is quick. Food: - Beef Stew (3/5): more of a broth than a stew, did not hit the spot. - Shrimp rolls (5/5): can't go wrong - Pho Dat Biet (4/5): comforting, but not the best I ever had read more

Saigon House - Beef stew with bread (banh mi bị kho) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Probably wont go back since we don't live in that area. Very mid food. Ok to meh service. Pretty small shop, inside tables and floor were sticky. Menu has a-lot going on. We got a Pho, Seafood soup, Egg rolls and Shrimp spring roll. The broth wasn't warm. Little to no protein in both soup noodle. Flavors were bland. The part that got us was how the man who worked there, just ignored us from the time we walked in. Bad vibes if you know what I mean. Private lot in front though read more

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It was our first time here and upon sitting down at our table, we noticed that there were a lot of regulars so we knew this was going to be a good place. It was nice to see that the host was also taking good care and regularly checking up on people. Now come to the food, we got the tofu pho, tofu vermicelli bowl, and tofu banh mi, all of which were excellent. Now the tofu pho is not vegetarian because they use chicken soup and I'm not sure if the fish sauce for the vermicelli bowl was vegetarian either. But everything tasted incredible and fresh. If it wasnt so far to us, we would have become regulars too!! read more

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It was my first time trying their garlic noodles with Korean-style short ribs (galbi), and it was delicious. The noodles were thick and chewy with a rich, garlicky, buttery flavor. The short ribs were excellent. They were perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender. I was initially worried that the galbi flavor might clash with the garlic noodles, but they paired surprisingly well. Everything was super yummy. The ambiance was pretty standard, though the restaurant itself was super cold inside (in the winter). On the plus side, the service was good and quick. read more

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Great family ran spot that has a hearty bun rieu! There's plenty of seats on the outside and inside. Owner is really friendly and service is quick. Spring rolls were very fresh and the crunch made it even better. The bun rieu is probably one of the most flavorful ones I've had and you can really taste the crab which i appreciated. Would come back to try the other dishes! read more

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The handsome young man with the nice haircut is always SO FUNNY! When he takes our order he says, "Annnnd," after everything we choose and then he says how soon until quitting time. The broth is always so fresh and flavorful, the meat is juicy and tender and the noodles are perfect. The best peanut sauce in the East Bay, too! I'm coming back! read more

Saigon House - Spring Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

There's a small parking lot, which is convenient. The staff was very friendly with quick service. The inside is small, but the owner is very welcoming and creates a warm atmosphere. It looks like they get a lot of rgualrs and takeout orders here. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue and was disappointed that it came out lukewarm, which made it less enjoyable. Other than the temperature issue, everything was tasty. The broth had good flavor without being too spicy, and the portion size was solid. Overall, friendly service and good flavors, but I wish the soup had been served hot. read more

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===TL;DR=== - Spicy beef noodle soup w/ no greens - Vermicelli ===TMI=== Seems to be a neighborhood favorite as a lot of families were there when I went. Good spot for a quick fix. I notice a lot of folks also ordered takeout. Not the best BBH I've had but I'm curious to try their pho next time. They have good hot sauces tho! read more

Saigon House - Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Compared to the Tri-Valley, I think San Leandro has a larger and better selection of Vietnamese restaurants. We frequented Saigon House for lunch twice and both times the food was excellent. Service is quick and efficient, and there's plenty of seating inside and outside. Another plus is that they have two clean unisex bathrooms in the back next to the kitchen. I recommend: * Garlic noodles with grilled chicken - Sounds simple but this is true comfort food. Thin, chewy round noodles with tons of ginger-garlic-scallion flavors and some seriously juicy chicken meat. *Grilled pork over rice - The texture of the pork seems ground to me, so its more like a pork satay as compared to say, pork loin. If you want a chewier texture, get the pork chop instead. The flavor of the pork are a good balance of gingery and salty, and the soft texture makes the dish toddler friendly too. *I like how you can mix and match side items to add some more protein: grilled chicken, grilled pork, pork chop, Kalbi, or in our case, some crispy fish cakes with that sweet-sour dipping sauce. * For Pho, my wife liked #19 which has all the beefy items while leaving out the tripe and tendon. Plenty of parking in the shared parking lot. They also have a solid takeout business and can crank up large party trays of stuff for catering. read more

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This is one of our favorite local spots for lunch or dinner. I usually get the shrimp vermicelli but have also had their egg banh mi, shrimp spring roll, fried shrimp's. The shrimp in the vermicelli is soooo delicious and grilled to perfection. It's a healthy post workout dinner I enjoy when I want to eat out. It's super filling, very fresh, refreshing, and a local San Leandro spot we love coming to. I also order party catering trays from here, everyone loves it and enjoys the quality & taste from here making it a reliable restaurant we order from for dinner and bigger parties and events. We usually do pick up but the inside is cozy and the staff are all very attentive and quick efficient with taking orders. Overall a local fave and we'll keep coming back! read more

Ordered the Vietnamese sandwich. The bread was of good quality. The only problem was there was too much bread to chicken ratio. Lil to no mayonnaise only added to the dryness of the sandwich. The flavor was lacking and there are inconsistencies in the cut of the vegetables. I recently had an excellent bahn mi on the other side of town so this was a huge disappointment. Another thing...I checked the reviews and online the sandwiches were marked $3/less. So I was surprised when he gave me the total for the bill. I don't think I'll be back. I'd rather drive to the other side of town and be happy/satisfied. read more

Saigon House - Bread to chicken ratio is way off. Sandwich had lil to no mayonnaise. So it was quite dry! Bread was crunchy and good. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

Recently I had take out via Grubhub from this place. My order was fresh spring rolls with shrimps, shrimp and calamari salad, and beef rib pho. The food was amazing. The spring roll was fresh. I particularly enjoyed the shrimp and calamari (squid) salad, I found it unique with tangy and sweet sauce. Whereas the pho came with the short rib with bone. The broth was fresh and light. Overall, the food was amazing with the unique flavoring. read more

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Pro Tip: If you are ordering togo, ask for your noodles and meats to be raw and uncooked. That way you can heat things up yourself when you get home and assemble it like how the restaurants would. Cook the noodles in a separate pot to desired hardness and then use that same pot to cook the meat before assembling and pouring in the broth. I have been bookmarking Saigon House for a very long time, and I finally got around to ordering togo this last week. For starters you can do so easily via doordash but if you truly want to support a local business/mom and pop shop, you can call directly to their restaurant and order there directly. The gentleman on the phone was nice, a little rough around the edges but if you are Vietnamese, he's your typical uncle. Don't let this deter you from great food. I ordered five pho tai's and they were packaged within 10 minutes like he told me over the phone. By the time I got there it was ready for me on the table. Perfect for if you are feeling sick and also being considerate of other people's health. As for the food, holy moly it was such generous portions. Plenty of noodles, a huge bag of veggies and ample amounts of filet. The pho broth was piping hot and didn't even need to be heated up. It not only smelled good, it tasted good. Im glad I gave this place a try because now I have two solid locations in separate areas of the East Bay. Parking lot is spacious, restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and their pho passes my litmus test for being solid and dependable. Would definitely recommend and come back again--Im looking forward to it! read more

The food is so good! I normally don't drink Vietnamese coffee, but this place has the best Vietnamese coffee. I only get their coffee! Also, their Bun Rieu is to die for! It's like all the ingredients are homemade (freshly made). The owner cracks me up. He is super sweet and funny. This is definitely our family's go to place. read more

Saigon House - Vietnamese coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Amazing taste of food here. The bbh was flavorful and a huge portion of it as well. Service was quick. We had the wings served first and the rest was great. The thai tea here was the best i had. I had to order another one to go!! This is one of the spot if you are ever in san leandro read more

Saigon House - Fried chicken wings - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

Good pho and fried rice . But slow service. We came here Xmas morning. It wasn't too bus but there was a lot of take outs. So the cashier was always busy. They don't cut the cilantro here. My combination pho took way longer compared to other places. Like 10-15 mins. The chicken fried rice came maybe 5 mins after my pho. Pho broth was a bit saltier so I added more water to dilute it for my leftovers. Combination pho was only one size. Parking lot shared with other businesses. read more

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I thought I'd written a review but guess not. Eventhough I work across the street I don't eat as often, id be broke. While this place is primarily a good to for Pho, they have good cheap banh mi and vermicelli dishes. It was getting over a cold so went over to dine in. The cold also had me not eating for a couple days so my eyes were bigger than my stomach. For pho Im a fan of meatballs and cooked beef flank. So I ordered that with extra meat ball. I also ordered their grilled chicken banh mi. I love this spot because its a Mom and Pop run restaurants and the Dad is hilarious, a little snarky sometimes They are also efficient, however on cold days and lunch hours I recommend you come early to avoid the rush or between 2-6. The broth is so good, and the crunch on the banh mi bread is great. I managed to get through the soup AND half the sandwich. In the summer time I get their vermicelli which is warm rice noodles with meat, shredded lettuce, carrots etc and choice of spring roll. This is not a foofy gentrified hip restaurants so just come to eat. You either like it or dont. read more

Saigon House - Left over half grilled chicken banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

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This is my family's go to Vietnamese restaurant :) the owner, George, always remembers most of our orders. He's always welcoming, friendly and a light hearted joker. I liked watching him make commentary on the news with my dad. We asked him what they did for the holidays and he said he was busy working! Appreciate that he wants to stay open for business not only for himself but for the customers. Their garlic noodles are really tasty and flavorful. Not too much garlic. The shrimp is always cooked to perfection. They're a little on the oily side but it works because it's all the flavor in it. Their pho broth is mmmmm. Not too oily, very meaty. The chicken broth tastes fresh and natural, not just made from cubes or powder. Appreciate George's constant hospitality and dedication to his restaurant. read more

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Delicious! I finally made it here after wanting to try their food for sooo long. I heard a lot of great things about some of my favorite dishes, and yes they definitely do have a good menu so I will definitely be back to try many more dishes. For this visits, I ordered bún riêu and roasted quails, both were yummy! The bun riêu soup had the umami and the roasted quails were very flavorful. The service was very friendly and welcoming. There were other customers and lots of to go orders being picked up. I saw that everyone was greeted with a smile. I will be back to try bún bò húê soon. read more

Saigon House - Roasted Quails. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

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The best darn Pho in the bay!!! I really mean it, pho is one of my favorite cuisines and I find my self trying different pho spots... but nothing beats Saigon House in the manor, my go to is the chicken pho or the vermicelli bowl with grilled chicken. The guy who run the place is so kind as well! Definitely recommend this spot! read more

What an amazing Vietnamese Restaurant hidden inside San Leandro! It was my first time visiting and I wanted to try the extensive menu they have at Saigon House. I met the owner George and his wife. They are a lovely, hard working couple that have been running this restaurant for 12 years. So I ordered a few items: Ribs and beef pho: the broth here is very flavorful and needs no add-one like sriracha or hoisin sauce, just the basil, bean sprouts, jalapeños, and the homemade chili sauce they have is more than enough. One of the best pho in the Bay and the price is also very low compared to other pho spots. Garlic Noodles: the noodles were bouncy and firm. The noodles had a wonderful garlicky oyster saucy flavor along with grilled chicken on top. Banh Mi: this was good but I think next time I would ask for no sweet sauce, maybe just some mayonnaise if they have it. Fresh pork rolls: excellent appetizer along with the peanut sauce. Wings with fish sauce: I usually like my wings naked but in this case, I loved the sticky sweet and savory sauce they added on the wings. Very delicious. Vermicelli noodles: this was a large portion of noodles, veggies, meat, egg roll, etc. this combo along with the fish sauce makes for a very satisfying meal. The service is great. Nice large dining area both indoor and outdoor. Can't wait to come back for more. read more

Saigon House - Garlic noodles, pho, ribs, wings, pork rolls, banh mi, vermicelli noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

Solid Vietnamese spot that delivers all the classics, done well and without any fuss. Their noodle soups definitely stand out more than the rice or vermicelli dishes, but everything I've tried hits the spot when I'm craving good Viet food. My go-to here is the bun bo hue--flavorful and satisfying. I also like their mi (egg noodle) soups, though the wonton wrappers are a bit too thick for my taste. The pork rice plate was fine- the rice was a bit too mush but the pork was very tender. That said, the broths across the board are seasoned just right--savory, balanced, and comforting. Service is no-frills, but efficient. If you're in the mood for pho, bun bo hue, bun rieu, or mi, don't overthink it--just head over and satisfy that craving. read more

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Normally I wouldn't write reviews for a place that has so many already, but I noticed that *nobody* has talked about their shaken beef yet, so I am here to remedy that. The restaurant is small but cozy, full of fake plants all over, with old wallpaper that make it feel like someone's auntie's house. Food is top notch. Especially the shaken beef. They don't call it that, they call it cubed steak or something, though the Viet name, bo luc lac, is unmistakeable. I can't definitively say whether it was the standard filet mignon or not, though the steak was quite tender for the most part. It included all of what I'd expect it to: beef, onions, green and red bell peppers, delicious garlicky sauce. Which is not a given, as I've had this dish at every Viet restaurant that will sell it to me and the only guarantee is the beef. This restaurant also included a little dish of a lemon pepper sauce for dipping, which is unusual for this dish but greatly appreciated! It was delicious to alternate between normal bites and lemon-dipped bites, and I was a bit sad when I went for another bite and realized I'd finished the plate. Oh well, I can always come back for more another day! read more

Saigon House - Shaken Beef (bo luc lac) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

Solid food with affordable prices! I frequently order from this restaurant because the food never disappoints. Here are some of my favorites: *Chicken salad (sooo fresh, serving is huge, and is a good starter to a meal) *bahn mi (straight to the point, basic, but satisfying) *spring rolls (the crunch factor is what makes this app delectable) *garlic noodles and beef ribs (solid choice for some savory eats!) *pho (yummm clear broth) *thai tea (creamy and delicious) I've mentioned this spot to many friends and family because why not share the love! read more

[IN A NUTSHELL] good noodles, ok soup flavor [VERDICT] - NOT APPROVED [RUN-DOWN] I wanted to try a new pho place and found this on Yelp. This was a pretty popular place when we went for dinner. It's a great small shop and there is also a good amount of seating. They also have a wide selection on their menu which was nice to see. Overall, I think if you're in need for some Vietnamese food, this is a good basic place for that. I want to come back and try some of their items because of their wide selection, but for now I wouldn't get the bun bo hue. [SCORE & ORDER] OVERALL: 3/5 Bun Bo Hue $15.95 (3/5) -This dish was only ok for me. The soup was not as spicy as I had hope but also there was not that much meat. The flavoring was there but something was missing. I think the lemon grass flavor was there but besides that, it was not that good. This dish also came with pork belly which was interesting because it's usually with pig feet. It's also missing pig blood which is in classic bun bo hue. I did, however, really enjoy the noodle as it was not too soft and was cooked perfectly. [SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE] (not reflected upon review score): Service was good and the owner (I believe) was super nice. Atmosphere was also nice and it was pretty popular place with a lot of people coming in for dinner. [TIME STAMP] MARCH 2025 read more

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Tried the pho dac biet and grilled pork chop rice. The pho broth was by far the saltiest I've ever had, and it literally stung my tongue on the first sip. Even after diluting it with two cups of hot water, it was still way too salty. The pork chop came out overcooked and tough, and the egg was also overdone. Honestly just mid overall, and I wouldn't come back. read more

Stop by this place on my way every time I visit my family. It is a family owed restaurant. Family atmosphere. George always greet me with a smile and always check on us to see how the food is. It showed care and dedication. My kid loved their fried chicken and their combo plate rice. The place can be crowed when lunch time. That is how you can tell that they are popular with locals. I would recommended you give this place try if you come by San Leandro. read more

Saigon House - Grill Pork Shrimp and Eggrolls is the bomb!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

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This is a hidden gem . I love to come here in the mornings Saturday or Sunday it's always good in the morning the service is wonderful. My food always comes out quick . & to sit outside is relaxing. read more

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I LOVE coming here to get my banh mi sandwiches & to get pho. Their garlic noods are also delicious! This hands down has to be my favorite Vietnamese place. Plus their Vietnamese iced coffee is great as well! My go to place for a quick lunch or dinner. read more

We were starving when we got here; had another long day... Quality/Quantity - Garlic Noodle with Grilled Chicken - Not fair to them, but I make a killer garlic noodle. Theirs was just okay. Decent portions, but I ate everything except 3 pieces of chicken which I gave to my daughter. Grilled Pork and Egg Roll with Vermicelli - My daughter finished it all and some of my dish. Grilled Chicken with Vermicelli - Same chicken as mine and my wife had no left overs. All the dishes and portions seemed decent, but because we were all so hungry, we ate it all. I guess if we had a "normal" appetite, we would have had left overs...? Atmosphere - Small local restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating. Two unisex restrooms, both missing paper towels. The restrooms could use some love also. Open 6 days a week from 9am to 7:30pm, closed Wednesdays. Yelp hours differ. Small parking lot, but no problem today to get a good space, right in front. Service - Good, the owner tried to crack a few jokes. But we were just too hungry and focused on eating. Price - $44 + tip. Owner Comments - Congrats on your 11+ years at this location. We also saw how proud you were with your Yelp ratings! read more

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Amazing restaurant in San Leandro neighborhood strip mall. Food 4.5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 3.5/5 Took our families here for my dad's birthday (16 of us), and everyone loved their food order! My sister said even the Iced Coffee and Thai Iced Tea were fantastic. Some pix & reviews below. Will definitely come back!! read more

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I've been there twice and the food were very good. I particularly love the chicken salad! This is my first time ordering the salad was surprised by the big portion with generous amount of peanuts sprinkled on top! read more

A very OK pho spot in a good way! Family owned.. maybe even the locals favorite? They struck a nice balance between quality and value. I can't say much about the service because they left us alone after we ordered and got our food. Decided to start with their pho dac biet.. it's because I'm basic and also it's a decent benchmark. The broth was good, but the meat could've been better quality. I did appreciate the beef balls since not all restaurants use those. Definitely good enough for me to come back so I'm going to try their bun bo hue next time. read more

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This is my second time trying this restaurant. The first time I gave 2 stars I decided to try again. Noodles not hot enough, flat taste soup (salt water soup ) not fresh beef no taste 4 small pieces only. Don't know they can keep the business. read more

This was my first time coming here after a super long time. I'm glad I did because it was so good!! I got the BBH as always-- 9/10! Also tried Tofu Goi Cuon and it was so yummy! It's a spring roll that comes with lettuce, rice noodle, egg roll wrapper, and fried tofu. I loved the peanut sauce it came with as it really tied together the flavors. The egg roll wrapper also gave it a nice additional texture. My BF got the Bun Cha Vermicelli Bowl. It was also pretty good! 9/10, very filling Service was great, seems like a cute mom and pop shop. I didn't know they opened at 0900, I came at 0838 and they still kindly welcomed us with open arms! Thank you not many viet places open this early I feel, I will be back!! read more

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We had a wonderful visit, the staff was friendly and there were a few other customers in the restaurant. At their suggestion I got the Korean Short Ribs with Garlic Noodles - very good flavor a very generous portions. My wife got some more traditional Vietnamese dishes and she liked them quite a bit. We will be returning soon to try their pho. read more

Saigon House - Korean Short Ribs with Garlic Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California

I got beef stew with bread and this was really good. The bread was really warm and The stew was wonderful. Will come back again. read more

Saigon House - Beef stew and bread - Vietnamese Near Me - San Leandro, California