I chose this place since I never had eaten here before and also their pricing is good vs the nearby Pho place. The menu had many varieties dishes which was great options. I ordered the large dry clear noodle H4 dish and it turned out great. Its flavorful, good amount of items and good price. I'lld efinately come back to try other dishes. read more

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We went to Sacramento Kaiser then we up my other daughter who lives in Sacramento and went to Sacramento kitchen. We had the pork banh me, pork bun vermicelli, and bon bun hue. They were very good. I had the pork banh me and it was tasty. I liked it cause the bread was fresh and toasty. read more

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I was on the search to try a different spot that serves bun bo hue (BBH) and Saigon Kitchen Express came recommended. Apparently I even had it in my bookmarks already, so I decided to read through some recent reviews and try out their BBH. I was especially drawn to the price point of everything. Very affordable (only $15 for a large BBH), especially in this economy. Of course, I soon found out why. The restaurant is strangely situated next to a laundromat, so parking is a bit wonky, but there are still plenty of spots available. It was very quiet when I walked in, with only two other parties dining in. I was quickly seated by the young server, who was pretty friendly and attentive. I already knew what I wanted, so I quickly placed my order. I did ask what the difference between the regular and the large BBH was, and was told that the large contained more noodles and broth. The price difference was only $1 so why would I get the regular anyway? I also ordered a Thai tea, which was cheap as well ($5.50). Well it didn't take long for my food to arrive. I also asked for shrimp paste, and that was given to me readily. It didn't come in its own container, rather a spoonful was handed to me (see photo). The star of the show and the main reason why I came to Saigon Kitchen Express, was for the giant rib bone that was included in my BBH. This bone was huge, and the meat was so so tender. The meat quite literally fell off the bone, and I had the best time gnawing on the bone itself after stripping the meat off and returning it to the broth. As I stated at the beginning of my review, this bowl of BBH was cheap. And quite honestly, there weren't a ton of noodles in the bowl. Aside from the giant rib bone and a few pieces of cha, there was also not a ton of meat. Flavor wise, it was decent, but I'm glad I added the shrimp paste, bc I love my BBH with extra funk. I just wish there were a few more noodles for me to enjoy, but it is what it is. I also asked at the end of my meal if they made pork blood cubes (since there weren't any in my bowl), and they said no. Personally, the dish is not complete without pork blood. I mainly got the large so I could save the broth to use for lunch the next day. That was delicious. The Thai tea was excellent. It was one of the strongest Thai teas I've had in a while, and I could tell that it was brewed in house. The amount of condensed milk was perfect as well. Lastly, it seemed like the menu "photos" were AI generated. This was honestly a disappointment for me. Wasting precious water for the sake of AI art is not cool. All in all, my bowl of BBH was pretty good, but it definitely wasn't the best I've had (nothing like Hue or BBH An Nam, iykyk), so I agree with some of the other reviews. I've seen people say the pho was pretty good, so I'll probably come back to try that next time. Honestly, I'd come back mainly for that juicy, tender rib bone. read more

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Had dinner here the other night before going to the paranormal cirque down the street. The restaurant itself is very open and plenty of seating. Very pretty restaurant. Service was good. The waiter was very attentive and made sure had everything we ordered and needed. We had the bone marrow for appetizer and I had the bun Bo hue while my friend had the bun thit nuong. The bone marrow was on the very salty side. I love bone marrow but I don't know if I would order again. The bun Bo hue was delicious! I'm actually thinking of going again just for a bowl of bun Bo hue tomorrow lol. Delicious! My friend had the bun thit nuong.. she said it was good. Can't go wrong with that bowl ever though. Overall I would recommend this place. And I will be back to try other items read more

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Their pho menu comes with varying meat options, including tendon! Overall, I enjoyed it but it was just a tad salty for me, and I like salt! I feel like there's more meat than noodles, so if you like meat, this could be the place for you. The condiments included the usual sauces, but they offered lemon instead of lime. For drinks, I adored the Vietnamese coffee with salt cream. It was rich, smooth, and robust! Service was friendly and efficient. There's plenty of parking. Overall this is a solid choice for pho in the area. I'm looking forward to trying other dishes soon. read more

Saigon Kitchen & Phở - Pho menu - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Sacramento, California

I came here today and ordered Banh Mi Chao (bo ne). The dish came warm, watered down and absolutely nasty. The pleasant server brought it back to the kitchen and said the cook said it was fine. Also I'm sorry for getting mad at you (the server) but this dish is an abomination. You don't have to be Vietnamese to instantly know this dish is a mess! It's one thing to make a dish and it not be good, but this dish was horrible, made wrong and the chef didn't fix it! Look at how watery the sauce is, I asked for a small bowl so you can see how much sauce was drained from the plate and how thin it is. The chef had the nerve to say it wasn't made wrong. I implore the owner of this place to sit down, eat the dish and tell me they're satisfied with the quality of this dish and they stand by it, and I will donate 5k to a non profit of their choice. Btw "chao" in banh mi chao means skillet, sizzling, hot! It came out warm, you can also tell by the texture of the ingredients the food was boiled. I come here often and think they have the best bun bo hue, but this dish was so horrible; the chef must've been drunk because there is no way you're Vietnamese and think this was acceptable read more

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Delicious Vietnamese food, not too pricey. The shrimp and crab egg rolls are a must get, perfectly crisp and not too salty. Great flavors. The pho was tasty and had generous meat inside. Clean restaurant, with lots of options for pho, vermicelli and other dishes. I don't live in the area but would recommend if you're debating and wanting to eat Vietnamese food. read more

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I found this hidden gem around the Arden area. I was craving pho and wanted to try something new. This spot did not disappoint at all. It's insanely spacious inside and provides a bit of a modern twist compared to most pho places which is nice. The service was quick and the staff was super attentive. The food came out quick! Easily within 5-10 mins after ordering. I tried the pho with flank steak and brisket in the large size which was so GOOD. Plenty of meat and the breast was so refreshing. I also had the egg rolls which were a nice first bite definitely not too crunchy. The coffee smoothie I had was good. I was not expecting it to be served with whip cream so keep that in mind. Overall I highly recommend this place as it's delicious and priced well! read more

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I walked into Saigon Kitchen Express (hereby referred to as "SKE") and had a feeling of deja vu. Then I saw the giant hood above the counter which was no longer in use, and then I noticed the giant luxurious polished stainless steel doors. I couldn't quite place it so I searched the address in google and lo and behold it's the former site of The Kitchen! Michelin may not have recognized SKE but it serves up a Michelin star experience. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue and wow it blew me away. The broth was super tasty (but not really spicy, which is ok, maybe it can be requested to be more spicy?) and the ingredients were plenty and satisfying. It came with a giant beef rib and the meat was fatty and tendony but not overly so. Just the perfect amount to give you an easy to eat rib. I also tried the long bone marrow with bread and it was oh so good with the smokey fatty beefy goodness that comes from roasted bone marrow. I tasted the regular pho broth and it too was super tasty and I daresay as good as the Michelin bib gourmand pho place down in Rancho. So happy I have an alternative to driving so far to get super awesome pho. (Note: my table mates who did not get the pho and soup noodle dishes were not quite as happy as I was, so I'd recommend sticking with pho, BBH, and tom yum soup noodles.) Service was very good and the waiter was friendly and pleasant. I will surely be returning often for the AnthonyW bib gourmand awarded pho spot. read more

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This is one of the best pho establishments in proximity to the Arden area. The perfect place for a weeknight dinner without having to drive in traffic to South Sac. I love the shrimp and pork egg rolls. The netted egg rolls are my all time favorite. I ordered the beef rib pho and it was perfect for the cold weather. The broth was piping hot and it was really flavorful. The rib was very tender. I liked that the soup also consisted of rare steak and brisket. I am looking forward to my next visit to satisfy my pho cravings. read more

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I work close by and saw this place recently opened. I was hesitant in giving it a try since it was so new but I was pleasantly surprised! This place took over the old Kitchen location. So there's plenty of sprawling space. I'm definitely coming back here! Pros: staff are friendly and greet you when you come in. The food is great and decent portions. Best of all, the prices! I used to pay these prices 5 or so years ago. Cons: none read more

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What a spacious restaurant with attentive service and delicious, well-priced food served promptly! Wow, their crab and shrimp crispy egg rolls are cooked with the delicious, airy, puffy, and extra crispy batter that not all Vietnamese restaurants use, so I was excited to see this when it arrived at our table! The presentation of the egg rolls impressed me and so did the mouth watering dipping sauce! My #5 Pho with steak, brisket, flank, and meat balls was filled with soft, flavorful meat, which I even gave praise for to the server. The broth was clear and perfect, unlike other pho spots around that I've tried that have brown, waaaaay too salty broth, and meat that is chewy. I especially appreciated the fact that the meat was not rare when my pho arrived at the table. My first sip of that broth was a gift to my soul! My friend didn't have any leftovers from her vermicelli rice noodles chicken and egg rolls bowl. Enough said! My mind had to get used to the fact that this once was the home of The Kitchen for many, many years before they moved locations. My mind and senses shifted with the aroma of pho and images on the TV screens of all kinds of food calling out to my smell-o-vision for my eyes to feast on. I'm happy and relieved this is now the home of a Vietnamese food spot that is nearby, as I have been longing for a Vietnamese restaurant nearby that doesn't serve pho that is over the top salty and serves meat that bothers my friends' and my stomachs.. When we return, we want to try their drinks and bánh mì sandwiches. Let's continue to support these small restaurants tucked away in hidden places, that serve food gems to make our bellies happy. read more

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We stopped by here because we were hungry after shopping. They've been open for 6-7 months now. The staff is very friendly and fast. The young lady quickly filled my water once it was halfway. I felt special. Me and the lady got the pho P1. It didn't let us down. Piping hot soup, clean broth. We also got the goi coun which was delicious. Definitely coming back! read more

Saigon Kitchen & Phở - Pho P1 - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Sacramento, California

Vietnamese food is one of my favorites, so when I had seen this hot and new business pop up, I knew we had to go and give them a try. The location is pretty interesting , Its kinda in a neighborhood with a laundromat as its neighbor. The place is welcoming and there ample seating all around. Some local influencers featured this place on instagram, so I decided to order what they ordered: Crab and shrimp egg rolls and beef rib pho. Khay was our server and he did a phenomenal job at getting us our food right away. I thought both dishes were excellent! However, I was disappointed that the pho wasn't hot an it also didn't come with any cilantro. I also got to try some of the the bun bo hue, which I do not recommend because it was way too sweet. the bun noodles were perfectly cooked though ! Overall, I do recommend if you are craving pho and egg rolls! read more

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This bún bò Huế was incredible. The broth was rich, spicy, and deeply aromatic, with that signature lemongrass heat that keeps you coming back for another spoonful. The beef was tender, the pork was flavorful, and the noodles soaked up every bit of that bold broth. Perfect balance of spice, savoriness, and freshness--comfort food with a kick. Excellent service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. read more

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Great flavor, ambiance is calm and relaxing. Service is impeccable and express . Will definitely come back to try more things on the menu read more

Saigon Kitchen & Phở - Bun Bo Hue - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Sacramento, California

My friend from out of town came to visit for the day and wanted to try out some Vietnamese food. We came across this place from their advertisement videos and decided to give it a shot. This restaurant has plenty of parking so there won't be an issue finding a spot. Walking in, you are greeted by the staffs on board who will tell you can choose where to sit if it's empty. This place was well ventilated and cool. I ordered the Thai Tom Yum noodle soup with egg noodles. There was a rich tom yum flavor with a mild kick to the soup. It had your typical ingredients that you'd throw in a hotpot like sliced beef, lettuce, shrimp, fish ball, etc. the noodles and seafood were cooked just right. I didn't feel anything too special about it overall but it was a good with a decent sized portion for ~$16. read more

Saigon Kitchen & Phở - Thai Tom Yum Noodle Soup w/ Egg Noodles - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Sacramento, California

Clean and well lit restaurant. Their menu is simple. At least you won't have a hard time choosing what you want =P We decided on pho special with beef rib, vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and chicken wings. Chicken wings were quite bland. Vermicelli bowl was average tasting. It was missing the char taste on the pork. Pho was pretty average as well. Portions were decent. Reasonable prices. Service was quick and friendly. Restroom was clean but there was no mirror. Overall, this is a pretty decent place. read more

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I use to drive 40 min to their location in south sac just for the Bun Bo Hue and so happy that is just as good here. Their Bun Bo Hue is the best in Sacramento that I have till this day. The broth is always on point and the meats are always in consistent both in flavor and quantity. I also tried the bone marrow with bread and it was pretty delicious. I'll be returning to try some of their drinks next time. read more

Saigon Kitchen & Phở - Bun Bo Hue - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Sacramento, California

I came here on a rainy day and I ordered the Bon Bo Hue. It was tasty, they had a beef rib in the middle. The waiter took our order at our table and then we paid at the counter when were were done. They had plenty of parking and the interior has a sleek modern look. Prices were fair, i would come again. read more

Saigon Kitchen & Phở - Bun Bo Hue - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great food and amazing value! You really get a lot for your money. The bún bò huế and grilled pork were both delicious and super affordable (around $14). The steak bánh mì chảo comes out on a hot plate with a bread which makes it even better. So yummy. We're definitely coming back! read more

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Open for a month now Saigon Kitchen Express has taken over Sacramento's most famous restaurant The Kitchen's location. The interior is simple with tables and a counter. The food is inexpensive with $5 spring rolls, $6.50 ban mi's $10.95 rice plates and $11.95 vermicelli bowls. Sorry I don't remember what the Pho cost but I think the combo was $15. Our food was fresh and tasty. The owner seemed a little short handed as this is a family business but the food didn't take long once ordered. Unfortunately my wife's vermicelli came out with peanuts in it. She had asked for no peanuts since she is allergic. Overall this spot has tasty fresh food at reasonable prices. Come support this new family business. read more

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This is a very bright and open restaurant, with lots of tables and seatings. Service is super quick and employees are very nice and polite. We got egg rolls, mussels, pho, Vietnamese coffee, and passion fruit drink. The egg rolls are very good, but a little expensive, you get 3 for $6.50. I liked the mussels a lot. The drinks were also very good. The viet coffee is on the stronger side, with a hint of sweetness not too sweet. The passion fruit is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. The pho itself needs some improvement. The flavor was good, but lacking a hint of sweetness. The meat portions were on the lighter side, wish there was more. I liked the tripe, meat balls, and steak, but the flank and brisket were on the tough side. This is a solid Vietnamese restaurant in the Arden area, I would come back to try their other items. read more

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First time here. Restaurant is gorgeous inside. Service is attentive and courteous. Menu is not overwhelming like some Vietnamese restaurants. We had an appetizer of shrimp and pork rolls, split an order of pork and egg rolls with vermicelli noodles. First, we didn't get the egg roll but I didn't realize it until now. The shrimp and pork rolls were great. Warm, peanut sauce, warm pork and shrimp inside. What's not to love? The noodles with pork and shrimp were some of the best I've ever tasted. Now, I eat at another PHO type restaurant in Folsom. They know me and I know the sauces they have. That can make or break an order for me. However, their noodles taste incredible! The pork is a little underdone for my taste I prefer my pork to be crispy, not soggy. But everything else tasted great. Flavorful, rich broth, tasty noodles and crisp veggies. Since we both love Vietnamese food, we'll definitely be back. Good job!! read more

Such a trip walking into here. It's the old Kitchen but looks sooooo different now! We came in for an early dinner so it was nice & quiet which is what we were looking for. The food was tasty & made to order. The service was very friendly but they were nice & gave us space for us to chat & catch up for an hour after we ate without any pressure. Had the grilled shrimp over vermicelli & grilled pork over vermicelli. Plus the spring roll for an appetizer. All very good food plus all the sauces on the table. Restaurant & restrooms were very clean & chairs were comfortable. Make sure you're poor parking in the laundromat spots. Dinner was $20 a person & we were totally full & satisfied. Would totally recommend this spot. Next time I'll get one of their yummy looking smoothies & the crab & shrimp egg roll. read more

The Pho here did not disappoint -- they don't skimp on anything. Plenty of meat, noodles, and most importantly, a broth that actually tastes clean and balanced instead of the overly salty versions you find at most places. I like to add a touch of fish sauce and a few rounds of Sriracha, and with a base this good, it all came together perfectly. Service was great, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the place was spotless -- bathrooms included. Solid all around. Will be back. read more

This restaurant is in the former location of the Michelin starred Selland's Kitchen. They took down the restaurant exterior wall that surrounded the front outside dining area and now the interior is pretty basic. The giant range hood that was over the demonstration cooking area is not even used now it's just over an area where contained vegetable vegetables are kept. The actual kitchen of this restaurant is closed off. There's a big open area where the wait staff can perhaps make the drinks. Seems like a giant waste of space. The restaurant itself is very large. I decided to try the wonton dumpling soup pho-style rather than with the normal egg noodles. They staff were very happy to accommodate special requests. I heard other table making a special request as well. Servers seem quite attentive and helpful and desired to make customers happy. The pho arrived with the most beautiful wonton dumplings that look handmade. There were so many other dumplings. It was quite a beautiful dish. The outer dumpling noodle was perfectly cooked and texture and taste were perfect. However, that could not be said for the inside of the dumpling, which was just straight salted pork and nothing else very unappealing to make matters worse. The broth was not tasty at all. Well, it was not over salted. It was very much under flavored, not so much... just very plain pork. Had to make matters worse the broth was not tasty at all. The broth was not rich and did not have any depth of flavor whatsoever. It has several scallions and was served with bean sprouts and jalapeños, but not the Thai basil. I was not at all impressed with the overall dish. read more

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Saw this on instagram and came to try it, food was delicious and yummy! I love that they made the spring rolls warm and the peanut sauce was good too. Will be back to try the pho soon. The service was good and it's across the road from Marshalls, it's next to a laundromat. read more

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Came in mid day for a late lunch. Pretty spacious restaurant. There was only one other person. I ordered a bun bo hue. Glad to see it came out with some fresh veggies and not just basil and bean sprouts. I was shocked to see a whole beef rib. Usually it would be pig feet. It was tender and came off the bone easily. Was missing some stuff but had a good amount of beef and had some tendon. The broth was flavorful. It tasted sweeter like they used pho broth and turned it into bun bo hue. read more

Saigon Kitchen & Phở - Bun bo hue - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Sacramento, California

I'm sure I wrote a review already. Hmmmm... In short, this is the best Vietnamese place I've been to ever. Everything was delicious!!! The people and the service were also great. read more

Service was quick, what we ordered was brought out right away. Appreciated them always checking if we are good on water, most restaurants I've been to hardly come by and refill my water cups. The pho was decent here. Broth was good and they were generous on the amount of meat added into the pho. Only problem I had was the noodles took awhile to take in the flavor. read more

Came here after a long day of work and this was the perfect pho for a cold night. Right when I walked in I was greeted and got seated right away. The restaurant itself is pretty big and spacious, perfect for a group of friends or family. The menu had a good selection with the popular dish that customers would normally order at any pho locations. I went with the Oxtail Pho and you know a it's a hit when their broth tastes clean and savory - but of course I'm still gonna add my toppings and sauce. The meat itself was soft, but it could've been boiled a bit longer for that fall off result. Nonetheless, this is a great spot to dine at and a good addition to the area. read more

Saigon Kitchen & Phở - Regular Oxtail Pho - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Sacramento, California

Really clean and cool inside. We ordered the spring rolls, bahn mi and pork vermicelli bowl with a strawberry smoothie. Everything was great. The sauce that came with the vermicelli bowl was heavy on the fish sauce, I definitely prefer to taste the lime or vinegar and didn't in this one. Other than that we will definitely be back. Pricing for the location is great too, can't beat $7 for a bahn mi on this side of town. read more

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The menu was very limited so there are not a ton of options but they had exactly what we came for. We got the crab and shrimp egg rolls and I really liked them. They did taste very fishy, which I liked. We also got the grilled pork vermicelli bowl and the taste was great but the sauce was very salty and sugary. I enjoyed this and would come back, but I wouldn't want to do anything after eating here. read more

Oh wow!!! Guys! Come to this place ASAP!! Food- delicous and very affordable Ambiance- we came in close to closing , clean,spacious and cozy Service- Jonathan son of the owner was simply AMAZING!! He answere every question we have, accomodating and have a good service. Smoothies- #1 for me was jackfruit, we also got the thia tea and mango smoothie! Food came out presentable and hear this! Way better than pho momma! Please give this a try and you wont regret! Come over its at hurley avenue..lets keep this place Busy!!! read more

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This is a new restaurant and the best Vietnamese food in the area. All the other viet restos can't hold this new restos candle. This is the real deal and I'm so glad they opened. I go there almost every week at least once. Clean place and prices are very decent. read more

I was beyond pleased with the food here today. We came in around 4:45 and it wasn't too busy. The restaurant gets a lot of beautiful natural light and the interior is simple and clean. For their modest pricing, I was hesitant, but the Banh Mis we ordered were served on very fresh bread, with a good serving of meat, and healthy amount of mayonnaise. I would have loved more vegetables on the sandwich but I really can't complain. Our server was nice and helpful and checked on us during our meal. I will be coming again to try their pho and some more of the menu. Great addition to the area. read more

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Delicious food. Spacious and clean seating area. Attentive service. Clean restroom (yes, that's important, too). We ordered pho and bun bo - size medium. Both came in generous portions. My boyfriend is usually very critical about his pho broth. He approved this one here. I liked my bun bo a lot. Meat was plentiful and cooked to perfection, veggies fresh and washed (I like that), noodle soft, and the soup richly flavorful! I did not expect much before we stopped by this place. First, it was because of the 'Express' in its name, which to me might not imply great food quality. Second, when we got in, there were no other customers, which usually indicates a low turnover of ingredients and therefore the meat might not be fresh, as I've experienced in other places. I was wrong! Thumbs up for the food quality. Although everything already looked neat and well arranged, I saw a waiter keep cleaning the food counter instead of sitting idle. It felt good to be in a clean restaurant. The waiter and waitress that served us were also nice and helpful. They had spacious and clean restrooms. Hot water from the sink was a great touch in this cold weather. It was quite thoughtful of them to place a hand sanitizer right next to the restroom door. If there's something to wish for, I hope they could make bun bo less sweet, add a little more meat to pho, and replace the disposable chopsticks. Overall, I hope more people would come and try their food. I highly recommend this place and will definitely come back. read more

Saigon Kitchen & Phở - Pho - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I'm a vendor at the expo nearby. Was starving after setting up my booth so went to this place because it was so close. Boy, was i pleasantly surprised! Great service, excellent authentic food and incredibly affordable prices! I ordered the vermicelli and it came with the most delicious sauce. I love Vietnamese food but I can be picky. This restaurant impressed me. Also got the pho steak and the steak was tender and broth flavorful. The coconut smoothie was so good I ordered another one to go! read more

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Glad I took the suggestions of the reviews on this place. I'm visiting from out of town and was craving some pho. This place exceeded my expectations! The pho with flank steak was so delicious and probably one of the best I've ever eaten! I also treated myself to the long half bone marrow and it came out sizzling hot and melt in your mouth so tasty! This place is definitely worth the try if you're in the Sacramento area. read more