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A big, clean Vietnamese restaurant. The pho bowl was big, and while I liked the tripe, beef eye round, tendon (tender!), brisket - the meatballs were a bit strange in texture, almost big and a bit dry, like chunky overcooked meatballs? Anyway, the XL had a lot of noodle, didn't finish. I've had better pho - this was ok, but not as rich broth that I've had from some shops that cook the bones longer (my Vietnamese friend shared that guiding tip with me in making our own). The spring rolls were ok; half were burst open and too dry/crisp/oily inside, so had better elsewhere. Also would've liked it if they had some more pickled radish and carrots to balance for the single large piece of lettuce wrap. Service was quick and efficient, though, and the hot tea was nice. 5% discount for cash.
THE GOOD ---------------- + Solid Vietnamese food and tasted better than my 1st experience here. ++++ Viet Paella Fried Rice - On their Specials menu. Lot of shrimp and other seafood. Good flavor to the fried rice and there was PLENTY of it. Definitely an interesting take on your traditional paella. ++++ Grilled Chicken Pho - Excellent pho and flavorful broth. Chicken was tender and tasty. ++++ Saigon Spicy Noodles with Crispy Pork Belly - Was OK. Basically a spicy chow fun with 5 large slices of pork belly laid on top of it. It wasn't bad, but nothing stood out either. + Menu consist of what most would consider traditional Vietnamese food, with the pho being what most people order. + Interior is spacious and the tables are all well spaced out. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Extremely "informal" service. ---- The young waiters and waitresses are all business here. Not much pleasantries or check ins while you're dining. Some might like this no frills approach, but I prefer a more personable dining experience. - No private parking lot, as is the case for most restaurants in Fort Lee. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came by at 5:30 PM on a freeeeezing January Saturday evening and it was already crowded at 6 PM. There was a decent amount of people waiting, but within 15 minutes most of them were seated.
Mehhh, I hate having a disappointing meal. I was really craving pho, so I decided to check out Saigon Kitchen, a Vietnamese eatery located in the heart of Fort Lee. The restaurant has a casual and cozy atmosphere with touches of traditional decor like bamboo sticks, wooden furniture, and open spaces with natural light. There are tables and booths to accommodate both small and large groups. I came in as a solo diner on a weekday afternoon and was seated immediately. There can be long wait times during peak dining hours, so I suggest coming earlier if you don't want to wait for a while. The menu has your classic Vietnamese dishes like pho, banh mi, shaken beef cubes, lemongrass chicken, etc. They also have specialty Asian fusion dishes. Prices are fair and there's a 5% cash discount. No complaints on the service. The servers are very friendly and warm. They start you off with complimentary hot tea. My food came out quickly. I ordered... *Lemongrass Beef Grilled Skewers $9.95 (includes 2 skewers, spring onion, fried onion flakes, & soy bean peanut sauce) - The flavors were SO OFF. The peanut sauce had a funky taste. It barely tasted like peanuts. I don't know if they used too much vinegar or sugar, but either way... the ingredients were completely unbalanced! The lemongrass marinade was not good at all. Meat that's been marinated with lemongrass usually has a very fragrant, tangy, and smoky aroma... this was not the case here. There was an overpowering minty/herbal/grassy flavor. Did they forget to add in shallots, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime, or soy sauce???? The beef was a bit tough and chewy... not tender at all. *Pho Beef Combo (Phở Dặc Biệt) (includes beef broth, rice noodles, eye of round steak, brisket, tripe, tendon, meatballs, white onion, cilantro, & scallions with side of raw bean sprouts, thai basil, jalapeno pepper, & lime) $16.95 - This was decent... not bad, but not amazing. To my disappointment, the broth wasn't that aromatic, hot, or flavorful. It did not taste very beefy and the toasted spices like star anise, cinnamon, and coriander didn't shine through. Some of the cuts of beef were too chewy. The flat rice noodles were silky and fresh. They give you a lot of noodles and broth, but the meat portion is skimpy. I didn't enjoy my pho, so I had half of the bowl left over. I hate wasting food, so I packed it up and gave it to someone else LOL. Not a terrible experience overall, but not memorable or great either. The staff is sweet and the ambiance is super homey... but the food was a disappointment. It didn't hit the spot and it didn't stand out from other Vietnamese restaurants I've been to...Maybe I have to try other dishes or give them a second shot...? I'm not completely crossing this place off my list, but I'm not sure if I'd come back when there's better options in the area.
Food was wonderful, as were the servers! The place itself was clean and had amazing huge windows so super bright in there! Would definitely recommend this place if you're near.
Every time I order from here, it feels a bit like a surprise. The recipes don't seem entirely consistent. Sometimes the texture of the chicken changes, other times the sauce does. This time around, the chicken was less crispy than my previous order and much more heavily sauced. That said, it was still incredibly tasty. However, both my husband and I experienced some stomach discomfort and bloating afterward, despite ordering different dishes. I hadn't had this reaction before, so I'm not sure if it was related to an ingredient like MSG or just an off night. I do wish there were more consistency overall, but I was genuinely pleased with the portion size this time; it was noticeably larger and felt like a great value. I'll continue ordering from here because I really enjoy the flavors, and it's still the best Vietnamese food I've found so far in the Fort Lee area.
Great service, I loved that they also serve hot tea instead of cold tap water. The beef rib pho was a good portion and the soup was fine - it was slightly bland though. The broth was a luke warm temperature whip I was surprised by. I asked around and everyone else's pho broth was also like warm. Temperature makes a big difference in pho because it brings out the different spices.
Once again I was underwhelmed by my bowl of pho. How things have changed. What used to be a fragrant and tasty broth is now now mild and in serious need of doctoring in order to give is decent flavor. Placed a pickup order and restaurant was packed on a snowy afternoon. Will try ordering something else in hopes of getting a more flavorful meal.
- Street parking only; can be challenging during the dinner rush in this busy area - Busy on a Saturday evening; we arrived around 5:30pm and were seated immediately, but a wait began forming before 6pm - Warm lighting and moderate noise level - Decent amount of seating with tables spaced comfortably apart; a few semi-cozy nooks with larger tables that work well for bigger parties - Slight draft inside from the wintry evening every time the door was opened - Service was nonchalant and purely transactional--very much a "get in, order, eat, and get out" vibe; no check-ins after food was served, and we had to grab our own containers to pack up leftovers - Food was OK: Viet "Paella" Fried Rice (limited-time specials menu) had rich seafood flavor and was generously portioned; Saigon Spicy Noodles with Crispy Pork Belly (specials menu) was disappointing with noodles that were unevenly cooked and under-seasoned, and the pork belly skin wasn't crispy, instead hard and chewy; Grilled Chicken Pho was enjoyable overall--broth had good depth and the chicken was well-seasoned and moist - Only one restroom in the restaurant, and it could've used more attention in terms of cleanliness; it was also a bit stressful when taking our toddler in--someone started banging on the door repeatedly just seconds after we locked it...
I came here for lunch with friends and had a good meal! The interior is spacious, with lots of tables for groups of different sizes. Service here is pretty quick, and good. We ordered their spring rolls, salad rolls, and lemongrass wings for appetizers and for entrees, we tried their BBH, vermicelli bowl, and fried rice. Their spring rolls were solid but I felt like the rice paper was a bit hard. Their other appetizers were also decent but nothing crazy. Their entrees were really good portions and full of meat and veggies, which I loved. Although the BBH broth wasn't bad, I noticed that they used the wrong type of noodle for the soup (they used pho noodles). Their vermicelli bowl was good though! And, their fried rice (which I typically wouldn't order) was actually a favorite at our table.
Been here a couple times and really enjoyed my meal. Last time I came here I got the regular pho with beef and brisket ($13.95) and the soup base alone was very tasty. There is a good amount of beef and brisket that comes with it. The table has sriracha and hoisin sauce, that's all you really need. Also the fried calamari is soooo good, finished it quick. Overall I had a good experience and I would recommend this place if you are in the mood for pho. * Good service * Municipal parking * Unisex restroom
We were back at SK for Sunday lunch. We walked in few minutes after opening, so got a table right away. The restaurant got almost full within next 15 minutes. The restaurant as usual, was super clean, organized and filled with wonderful decors. This time I had couple of new items that I didn't try before. The chicken wings were surprisingly really good. Soft moist chicken with layer of crispy skin. Then I had the grilled rice platter with chicken, beef and shrimp. The plate came with huge chunks of rice, lettuce, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes and of course the delicious fish sauce. Loved everything in the plate, tasted so good. Service was excellent. They always check on the guests, clean out empty plates, refill tea/water cups. Food came out super quick. Overall it was another great family lunch at SK for us.
My husband's family and I have been here multiple occasions. We absolutely love the food here. If you're coming here at night time, be prepared to wait. That was our first mistake the first time we tried to come here at night with no reservation. Since we were a party of 6 with 3 additional little ones, we couldn't be seat for a while. Since then, we usually come here midday around 4pm. The food is delicious. Big portion so the prices of the food are reasonable. The staff here are always nice. Fun fact, there is where my now husband and I brought his parents to tell them we wanted their blessings to get married.
Saigon kitchen consistently delivers good quality food. We have been here for many years. Very authentic Vietnamese food. The coffee is super powerful. Thai ice tea has strong milk flavor. Clean and spacious inside. We had a group of 5 so they gave us a section at the back. The staff were always nice and friendly. Very attentive. I will recommend to go by opening time otherwise you might have to wait for a while for a table.
2 years ago
The most delicious pho soup in New York and New Jersey. All employees are friendly. Very nice. The food is really, really delicious. Good parking space. The price is cheap. As a byob, you can drink alcohol comfortably. read more
I've ordered takeout from here a few times since my last review and recently dined in (June 2022). Quality seems to be consistently declining. Unfortunately, this is no longer the best banh mi we've ever had. There is very little meat now, and the bread doesn't seem fresh, nor is it properly toasted as a banh mi should be. The grilled meats that are served with vermicelli or rice are all dry. I think they cook everything ahead of time and either leave it under a heat lamp, or reheat it. Either way, it definitely does not taste like it is cooked to order. My husband got the pad Thai, which I've always been intrigued by but was never brave enough to order this at a Vietnamese restaurant. But I was pleasantly surprised. The portion was a nice size and the noodles had a nice flavor. The only downside is if you pick a protein, they grab it from the same pile of pre-made meats used for the noodles/rice. He ordered it with beef and it was literally a pile of grilled beef on top, instead of it being sautéed with the noodles. I would probably order this again but opt for tofu instead. I finally tried the Spicy Lemongrass soup this time, and really liked it. It wasn't too spicy and had just the right about of lemongrass flavor (without any lemongrass bits in the soup). I may come back but the only items I'll order are the cha gio, soup (including the pho), or pad Thai. read more
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Came here for lunch. The restaurant looks clean and spacious. The food was ok. The server can be more tentative in checking in. The restaurant was not crowded. There is only one restroom so it's not ideal for a spacious restaurant. read more
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I ordered take out. Which was the first time even eating at this place. But based on the reviews I decided to give it a try. My order was ready by the time stated in my text. I stated in the comments of my order I wanted both orders of lemongrass pho extra spicey.(I will get back to this) I see they have to oils for sale, I ask the hostess are there samples of it. She says yes and comes back with it and states it's $2. I was floored, and stated this isn't a sample. She agreed and shrugged it off. Now I'm home ready to enjoy my pho remember when I stated I wanted it extra spicey well there was 2 jalapeños in each container. This is a disappointment to say the very least. I did enjoy my pho but it simply wasn't spicey enough, the flavor was delish but for the hassle I'm not sure if I would bother with a take out order again. On top of having to pay $2 for chilli oil when other restaurants gives it for free. I literally thought I was getting something different, but it's a chilli oil very simple and not worth paying $2. read more
2 years ago
I love this place I really do but today when I ordered a to go spicy lemongrass pho I found a maggot or some sort of grub in my soup. This place is great but I guess if you're gonna eat here check your soup for any bugs lol read more
5 years ago
Nothing like pho on a chilly day! I decided to stop by here on a very cold day and I was not disappointed. We were seated right away as the place is pretty spacious and they're able to sit many. I also noticed that they had cute little private sections for big groups, if you're thinking of going out with your team or for your birthday! The ambience is very chill and relaxed. Now let's talk about the food! We started off with spring rolls; which tasted great. Then, I had the pho house specialty and it was delicious! not salty at all which I loved, good amount to get you full, and just the right amount of flavor! They also serve tea with your food. All in all it was just what I was looking for. I would totally visit again! read more
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The servings are huge and relatively cheap! The pork in the vermicelli platter was well seasoned and delicious. The pho broth was good too and came with a lot of meat. Service was swift, and the food was prepared very quickly. I would definitely come again. read more
4 years ago
I drove! Yes, I actually left my house to go pick this food up because it was soooo delicious and they didn't deliver to my area. I also ordered enough for 5 people - WELL worth the drive. I started with their vegetable spring rolls and tofu summer rolls. The spring rolls were crispy and light, and their tofu summer rolls were delightful. So much flavor! I moved on to the mushroom and tofu banh mi. Absolute flavor bomb/party in my mouth. The tender tofu and mushrooms mixed with the crisp, pickled vegetables and the soft bread were mouthwatering. I had to have the vegetarian pho, and have since had it three times. Their broth is a magically spiced elixir that made me feel great, after a lingering cold but also satisfied my soup/noodle craving. Their house fried rice, no egg for me, was tasty AF. Much fresher and "healthy" tasting than the common fried rice, and even delicious cold. My favorite part of the meal ended up being their corn pudding with coconut cream. All I have to say about that is that I licked the container clean. I have already ordered from here three times and will definitely be going back read more
1 year ago
I love this place, probably the best Vietnamese place in the area. Combo vermicelli bowl is a must order, can't say anything about their Pho. I can definitely say something about their pork belly banh mi, usually I expect it to be fried pork belly but it was something along the lines of boiled? Really weird, but anyway, the vermicelli bowl is my favorite and it has been the same for years now, so good. read more
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My friend and I just enjoyed a weeknight meal at the Saigon Kitchen. We selected the spring rolls, chicken wings, banh mi sandwich, and pho (the original with all of the types of beef). The spring rolls were exceptionally crispy with a flavorful filling. The chicken wings were also perfectly crispy and featured a sauce with excellent depth of flavor. (I sensed a hint of fish sauce applied well) The banh mi sandwich featured great bread and flavorful fillings, the pate added nicely to the sandwich. They allowed us to share the pho, which opened us up to having a larger number of appetizers. The pho broth was delicious, beefiness cut with cinnamon and clove. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the various types of beef were all good. The staff at the restaurant were friendly and helpful and the prices were reasonable. Certainly worth a return trip. read more
Loved this restaurant. Lovely wait staff. I highly recommend the Basa, a flaky type of white fish, sweet and tender with a hint of black pepper and carmel sauce. Quite a nice surprise. We travel quite often, and Pho is our go-to when hungry. The flavors were all there, but I missed some of the richness. We will come back again to try more. This did not disappoint and parking was no problem. read more
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Came here for lunch and they were open for dine in and also had outdoor dining. Service was great. We ordered the calamari, viet wings and summer rolls to start. The calamari was a tad bit dry and the sauce wasn't the one show in pervious reviews; it was just the normal sweet and chili. The wings were pretty good, very freshly fried and the sauce was based off fish sauce and soy sauce. The summer rolls were great as they made it with very thin rice paper wrappers. We ordered the beef pho combo, the pork chop with bone and the caramelized basa (fish). The pho was great! Great flavors and lots of meat! The pork chop was pretty under whelming and lacked seasoning and didn't seem fresh off the grill and just reheated. The caramelized basa was also pretty ok, not the best but pretty full of flavor. Overall, this place is know for its pho and that's probably what you should order here. Everything else is pretty average, not bad but nothing to brag about. read more
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Good food. Got the sugarcane shrimp, chicken pho and carmelized bass. Both were good. And as always, a small pho was also a lot in quantity. Will come again. Staff was kind, wearing masks. Clean restaurant, we were sitting inside. read more
4 years ago
The food is amazing. The service is great. The ambience is welcoming. The food was delicious. Big portions enough to share with friends. My favorite, are the shrimp summer rolls and jumbo crab rice. read more
This spot was good! Food was great! Prices were what we expected $12-$16 a main plate depending on what you order. The only downside were the summer rolls! When they came out I was so shocked at the size and quantity of it. It was too small. At other Vietnamese restaurants in NYC we usually get more for the same price ($8 or $9). The spicy lemongrass soup was good though! I love spicy food so it didn't taste as spicy as I wanted it to be but it did taste very similar to how my mother used to make it. My partner enjoyed chicken curry stew! We would definitely come again! read more
6 years ago
I've been wanting to go back to try this restaurant and finally had the opportunity. My husband, daughter and I had a wonderful experience dining on the outdoor patio. Tables are spaced apart and COVID protocols were followed. We felt very comfortable. We were greeted by a friendly server and promptly received menus and delicious hot tea. We ordered chicken wings as an appetizer. Yummy! We devoured them! Spiced just right. We also ordered two Pho and a vermicelli bowl. The portions were generous and the flavors outstanding. The service throughout our meal was attentive but never felt rushed. Wine glasses were provided (we BYO Sparkling wine and beer)and our tea (which was nice and hot and perfect on a cool day) was replenished without having to ask for a refill. I am already looking forward to dining here again....soon! Thanks for a great experience. read more
6 years ago
I ordered spring rolls, papaya salad, and TWO signature pho bowls with beef on Grubhub. I waited 25 min before picking up my order. I was still waiting when I arrived. Having a busy day, I needed to quickly pick up the food, there were only 2 tables seated. It was not busy. Upon finally getting to my destination, I discovered they forgot one of the pho bowls. Also, THE SPRING ROLLS WERE POPPED. The papaya salad somehow tastes like toothpaste. The customer service was HORRIBLE. I called stating they forgot one of my entrees. No apologies, just said okay we will give you a refund. They didn't even ask if we would want to pick up the food they forgot. It's not an appetizer that's a whole entree, the other person is hungry too. We wanted a meal not our money back. Finally arriving to pick up the food, again no apologies and still waiting for the missing food. There were no tables it's still not busy I don't understand the excuse. Just abruptly handed the food with no care in the world. We had to drive in the rain to pick up food YOU forgot to pack. In my original order I asked for extra limes and cilantro in BOTH pho bowls. Of course in the one they forgot and we had to pick up again - they forgot to give extra limes and cilantro. Horrible customer service, food is subpar and popped spring rolls impossible to dip in the sauce. Why even order from this establishment. read more
Excellent service from Chris and team. Clean clear broth in the Pho (beef combo). So yummy! Summer and Spring Rolls were very tasty. Can't wait to come back to try the grilled pork chops. Ample parking underground and behind, as well as street parking. Makes this a convenient location in the busy Fort Lee area. read more
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I was craving some Vietnamese food after the Japanese food outings last week and was very happy to find Saigon Kitchen at Fort Lee to fill my needs. Overall it was a great meal but it had some drawbacks. They do have a first order discount on Seamless which is why tempted me to go with them as there are couple other choices in the area. The front door was a little hard to see at first since their front sign was very inconspicuous and it was raining quite hard at the time. Fortunately a fellow UberEats driver was at the front door and letting me know my order was ready lol I guess he must have thought mine was his delivery order at first. There's a municipal parking lot in the area if street parking is full so it wasn't very difficult to find parking for pick ups. Unfortunately the broth did get a bit cold when I got home but its definitely great that they kept the soup separately. The beef skewers were a bit let down, pretty pricey ($9.5) for two not so tender skewers and I definitely would be passing on that next time. However the bahn mi and pho were excellent although bit more expensive than what I was expecting. Still the food quality is good just be aware you might have to heat up the food or just order when closer to their restaurant as they seem to have the order filled quicker than the quoted 20 minutes. Definitely would be visiting this establishment again for take outs or dining in when that is eventually available. read more
As a vegetarian my go to order for Vietnamese cuisine is the classic Banh Mih and Vegetarian Pho - Saigon Kitchen makes both dishes deliciously! I really enjoyed the Pho, it wasn't too salty and you could really taste the flavor and freshness of the veggies. I think this was perhaps one of the best Pho I've had! The veggie Banh Mi was also yummy but wasn't so happy w/ the bread - wasn't crispy and fresh as hoped for but yummy nonetheless. Looking forward to getting some take-out from here again! read more
The pho at Saigon Kitchen is perhaps one of the best in the area. The broth is just absolutely delicious. Despite the generous portion of meat, the soup is surprisingly clean and light. Before drowning your broth in sriracha and hoisin sauce, please taste it! It doesn't need anything added! The broth itself is rich enough that it can do without additional seasoning. And of course, the noodles are perfectly cooked. My only qualm is the lack of service. The couple times I have been here, they were always understaffed and the service lagging. There appeared to be only 2-3 servers working both indoor and outdoor dining (including the cashier). read more
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2024 Center Ave
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Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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