Great location with a welcoming, lively vibe! The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and fast. Great atmosphere, generous portions, and an all-around awesome experience. Definitely coming back! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Pork belly - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

You guys need to come try this lychee cold tea! The flavors are so good! It's super refreshing! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Cold tea with lychee - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The presentation and taste of the food were good, and I would definitely recommend the cooked dishes. However, the overall quality was a little underwhelming. I also noticed a few tiny flies around the fresh vegetables, which was disappointing. That said, the food was still enjoyable overall and not a bad experience. read more

Located on the Grand Century shopping mall. Shared parking lot with other local businesses. Came on a weekday while I was visiting San Jose amd it was not busy. Was greeted when we entered and seated not too long after. Place looks nice and large. Assuming they can cater larger events too. I tried the shaken beef with rice. The beef was tender and delicious. Thr rice and garnishes all attested well together. I had the infused ice tea with honey, pomegranate and lychee which tasted refreshing. Our server seemed a bit bothered when we had questions as it was our first time there amd I felt a bit rushed even though they were even busy. Service was ok. But at least the food and drinks was good. read more

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This place has a vast menu and everything was pretty good! They also have unique presentation for their dishes so this would be a great place to bring a friend. Parking: There's a lot plaza parking Service: This was the only concern. The service was a little on the slower side. read more

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I regret canceling my Fleming Steakhouse for my anniversary dinner today: This restaurant was good at the time that we went, unfortunately it is not more . . The food we ordered was . Clam with basil. 5/10 . Fries rice ( crab fried rice ) gave us wrong order 5/10 . Beef Cube stir fry 9/10 . Pork rice plate 6/10 . Snail 6/10 . Braised short ribs 8/10 . 1 Coke , 2 smoothies, 1 passion fruit tea Total $240 including tip Waitresses seem as if it was busy in there , but it was only 2 family at the time . She did let us know about the lobster if we ordered it . It was not $69 nor $129 as it was shown on the menu. It can range from $150 and up depending on the lbs of your lobster. The waiter guy who come serve our food did recommend one of dish should go with white rice, due to the saltiness of the dish . Also ! No one did not mentioned about Alcohol . Unfortunately, alcohol is not SERVE here! Why? Because the waiter said " the owner doesn't want to renew it ". Why the fuck did you have it on your menu ‍‍‍ Honestly, I sure miss back in the days with the old owner who owned this place. Unfortunately, I will not come again . . read more

So many seafood items! The menu is absolutely massive. Some highlights for me were the claypot catfish in caramel sauce, bun rieu, and the avocado smoothie was really good. The crispy roasted catfish was absolutely massive! Most of the flavors here were light and refreshing with a great mix of soft and crispy textures. I prefer stronger flavors so some of the items were a bit bland to me, but I still appreciated the lighter flavors. A very beautiful and spacious spot to bring large parties to. It is definitely a family-style spot. The food took a bit longer to come out but came out fresh. The one server we had was very attentive as well. Overall: 3.7/5 read more

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Came here on a busy Saturday night. I got the Com Tam for $18 and it was very filling. The meat was what I would expect for a Com Tam and the sides were alright. I also got the Fried Calamari (I'm pretty sure it's Suon Rang Muoi but it doesn't look like it). The calamari had a good bite to it and it was nicely fried. I've also had their garlic noodle and lobster before and it's pretty good. read more

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The inside was very spacious with lots of tables and seating. If you have a big family, they can definetely fit you at a table. Service was quick, tentative and very fast. There's a lot of workers and they are constantly moving. Their menu is pretty extensive and there are a lot of choices to pick from. They also have family set meals or special deals on specific a la carte items. My family orders several dishes. Braised Catfish ($12.95) - Small catfish steaks in a hot plate-bowl. Fish is very tender and the braised sauce was salty and had a subtle kick. Braised Pork Ribs ($12.95) - The pork ribs were okay. The dish had more chili than the fish so it made the dish and sauce a bit more spicer. It was also salty but not as salty as the catfish one. Steam Clam in Thai Soup ($18.95) - Family liked it so much that we ordered multiples. Clams are really good and the broth has a hot kick. It will hit the back of your throat. Crispy Egg Noodles w/Seafood ($17.95) - Noodles were crispy and there was a good mix of seafood on top of the noodles. It was not super saucy where the noodles ended up being soggy. Although my parents liked this dish, I found it to be just okay. Sturgeon Hotpot Medium ($44.95) - Not a fan of sour soups but those that love Canh chua will love this soup. Sturgeon was very meaty but there wasn't a lot of pieces. read more

If you're looking for a Vietnamese restaurant that can accommodate large groups and serve pretty much all traditional Vietnamese dishes, this is it. Located in Vietnam Town area, it is spacious with a lot of seating. Traditional VN decor with nice wood flooring and trims. Cleanly kept. The food: extensive menu with the majority of traditional VN dishes, and they're all great. From pho to stir fry to bo luc lac, they're well seasoned and fresh. Highly recommended read more

The staff are really nice. Checked in on us throughout meal. The catfish is good. I like the sauce. So good with rice. We also got a soup I forgot to take a picture of. I don't remember the name but it reminded me of tom yum. It was really good and also had catfish in it. The oysters were good too!! My favorite. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Oyster - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Delicious food and great service! We tried the Saigon Kitchen Grilled Fish - super crispy, well seasoned, and came out much faster than expected which was very nice. Comes with veggie platter and rice paper. Definitely enough for 2 people. We got the Chicken Cartilege thinking we needed it, but I think the fish by itself would have been fine. Everything was delicious! The Rose Lychee Pomegranate Tea came out just like the picture, very pretty and refreshing with a heavy meal. The flavor has lots of floral notes. We arrived at around 1pm, lots of tables full already but we were able to get seated with no wait for our group of 2. Great experience, would definitely come again! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Lychee Pomegranate Rose Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I've been here a few times and tried a variety of dishes. My favorites were the squid stir-fried with pineapple (5/5) and the gỏi tôm sen with shrimp (lotus root salad) and pork ears (5/5)--both were fresh and flavorful. The ốc hương with tamarind sauce (3/5) needed a more flavorful sauce, and the bánh hỏi with nem nướng (3.5/5) could have had a larger portion. The biggest downside was the catfish, which was undercooked in both the canh chua (2.5/5) and caramelized catfish, despite the latter having great seasoning. Service was 5/5 very attentive read more

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The food was really delicious! Everything we ordered tasted fresh and flavorful, especially the oysters and beef. The portions were generous and everything came out nicely prepared. The service was also great -- everyone was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The restaurant has a nice, comfortable atmosphere and was very clean. Overall, we had a great experience and really enjoyed our meal. Definitely a place I would come back to and recommend to others! 5/5 read more

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I had lunch with mom at Saigon Kitchen. The restaurant had a nice warm ambience. Service was fast and friendly. It is located near the main entrance of Great Century Mall to the left, outside. You won't find PHO here... LOL... but, you will find a flavorful spot for sea snails, clams, etc. We ordered the Banh Beo (steamed rice cakes). The nuoc mum sauce was too salty for our taste. However, the sea snails in coconut milk were sweet and easy to suck out the snails. We enjoyed them. The basil clams were a good size and fresh. The sauce is a bit salty. I recommend eating with a side of rice. Lastly, we ordered claypot catfish. We really enjoyed the catfish. It was perfect of flavors and balance. But, be careful of the bones. Overall, we had a pleasant experience. read more

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Restaurant was displayed clean and very nice. Staff were friendly and service was fast. This alone I would give a 4 to 5 stars. I really wanted to give a 4 star but ultimately my rating goes out for if the food is actually good. The quality and quantity along with price I think is very good. However the flavor was not there. Quality is good but the flavor is lacking however this can be a personal preference. Not much to say about stir fry morning glory/spinach. Garlic cloves could be a little more cooked. Crab soup, I forgot what type we got but it was super thick with not much crab. The clay pot ribs were good, flavor was on point, a perfect match with rice. Would order again. Sweet and sour catfish soup... veggies were good and presentation was A1! BUT the catfish was either frozen or old, texture was rubbery and color of fish was a bit off. Soup was more on the savory side and could use a more sour or tang profile. The goi salad we ordered did not have enough fish sauce/dressing or the dressing was not flavorful enough, veggies were thick cut so without enough or strong enough dressing, the salad was a bit bland. read more

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Decent Vietnamese restaurant. Authentic food. The Spring rolls were light & fresh. The grilled prawns were very well done. Catfish in caramelized sauce was interesting dish but tasted decent with white rice. The soft noodles with chicken & veggies were a bit bland. Large, open place with swift service. Good Vietnamese option for 1st timers. read more

We came here in the afternoon before heading back to sacramento and glad we stopped by. We ordered a ton of food family style. Really enjoyed our drinks and the fried cat fish was on point. I will for sure come back here when coming back to San Jose. Our server was also so nice and friendly! read more

Saigon Kitchen - The Tra Mat Ong Chang Day drink is really good! Highly recommended with your meals! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Our server, Linh gave great recommendations and awesome customer service. Nice restaurant, good ambiance, and esthetically pleasing. Highly recommend! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I love the fresh ingredients with the herbs and spring roll wrappers! We got a whole cat fish, banh khot, and squid! read more

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Our friend, who knows San Jose well, wanted us to try Saigon Kitchen because they serve authentic Vietnamese dishes that you would get in Vietnam. 4 of us dined here on a weekday for lunch at around noon. Thankfully, it wasn't crowded, so we were seated right away. Saigon Kitchen is a fairly large restaurant that can accommodate many, including large parties for special occasions. The ambiance was tropical and nature-inspired with bamboo and wood furnishings. Service was friendly and efficient, with each dish coming out promptly. ***OUR PICKS*** GÒI XOĀI TÔM KHÔ ~ Shredded green mango with dry shrimp and carrot in fish sauce with prawn crackers. This one gets your appetite going with a zesty and spicy dressing! The dry shrimp was a bit hard to chew, though. Boiled shrimp would have been better, but it was still a tasty starter. 4/5 BĀNH HÒI TÔM THIT NUŌC KHÔ ~ Fine Rice Vermicelli With BBQ Pork and Shrimp. A sizable platter with all the fixings, including rice papers and warm water to make your own spring rolls. A fun, hands-on experience that was delicious and satisfying! 5/5 BŪN RIÊU CUA ~ Crab Noodles Soup With Crab Cake, Pork Rib, Fried Tofu, and Pork Ham. I've never eaten this popular noodle soup, so I can't really say if it's on point. I thought it was good, but my companions had better elsewhere and said it was lacking real crab roe. 3.5/5 BĀNH BÈO CHÉN (5) ~ Steamed rice cakes with dry minced shrimp, pork rind, and fish sauce. I've heard of this dish being sold exclusively in specialty shops, but never had it before. I enjoyed the crunchy pork rind toppings and soft texture of the steamed rice cakes. Dipping it into fish sauce (nuoc cham) makes it taste so much better, so don't forget it! 5/5 CÁ QUAY DÙA XIÊM DA GIÒN ~ Crispy Roasted Catfish Served with Rice Paper, Fresh Herbs, Vermicelli, and Fermented Fish Sauce. The catfish was fried till most of the bones were crunchy and edible, while the bigger bones were easily removed. The fish was an impressive size, prepared well, and it was tender. We got this dish last, so we were pretty full, but we managed to eat most of the fish. 4.5/5 If you've never had anything but Pho at a Vietnamese restaurant, you're missing out! Everything we ordered was appetizing, fresh, and beautifully presented. Saigon Kitchen was truly an authentic taste of Vietnam. A solid 4.5 stars! read more

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Steamed lemon grass clams 8/10 Rau muong xao toi 7/10 Bo 7 mon 8/10 Suon non kho to 10/10 read more

I've been to Saigon Kitchen every now and then, but this review is specifically for their Cơm Gia Đình $12.95 promotion. My bestie has been wanting to try braised claypot fish for a while, and she trusted me to take her to a good Vietnamese spot. Since we were already cruising around Vietnam Town the whole day, Saigon Kitchen felt like the perfect place for an early dinner. When we arrived, it wasn't too busy so we got seated right away by the window. The restaurant is actually quite spacious, and the interior has a nice mix of hometown Vietnamese vibes with a slightly modern twist. They also use matching bowls, plates, and utensils with their restaurant name on it, which gives it a more upscale feel. Our server introduced us to their Cơm Gia Đình promotion--$12.95 per dish, and it includes rice. We ended up ordering: Cá Bông Lau Kho Tộ (Braised Catfish in Claypot) Sườn Non Kho Tộ (Braised Pork Ribs in Claypot) Canh Chua Cá Bớp (Vietnamese Hot & Sour Cobia Soup) and side order of Cánh Gà Chiên Bơ (Butter Garlic Chicken Wings) for the regular menu appetizer. First of all, the portion sizes are HUGE. This is a full-on dinner plate with rice included and they did NOT cheap out at all even with the promo price. Honestly such a steal in this economy. Flavor-wise, everything from the promotion menu was well-balanced with that sweet, salty, umami combo you expect from Vietnamese comfort food. Not the absolute best I've ever had, but definitely solid, tasty, and feels authentic enough. The ribs and fish were both tender and not dry at all, super soft and easy to eat. My bestie was happy with her meal so mission accomplished!! But the chicken wings were okay, nothing exceptional about it. The soup came out last when we were already full so we didn't really get to touch it there. The server was really sweet though and helped us pack it to-go. I brought it home and shared it with my mom the next day. Even after sitting in the fridge for 24 hours, it still held up pretty well. I actually liked the cobia fish a bit more than the catfish, less fatty, more lean. The broth had a nice balance of sweet and sour, and it was loaded with veggies too. Overall, this promotion really won me over. I might bring my mom back to try other dishes on days we don't feel like cooking. The server told us it started around Lunar New Year/February, so I'm not sure when it'll end, but if you're in Vietnam Town and it's still running, definitely give it a try!! read more

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The restaurant is big, spacious and clean. Linh the server was very accommodating to our big group, fast service and attentive, helping with recommendations for family style eating. The fresh coconut juice was very refreshing after a long night out! read more

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I was amazed how inviting this restaurant looked from the outside and inside. The intensive menu was colorful with pictures that looked exactly of what you order. Service was fast, efficient, professional and friendly. Our waitress had to explain dishes to us since we were not familar with most of the dishes. Food was delicious, served temperature hot and each dish was distinctly different. Food presentation was supurb. It's definitely a nice relaxing atmosphere. read more

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Very underrated spot for Vietnamese food!! I DoorDash them for the first time this week and they were offering 30% off, good deal!! I got the fish maw soup and the bánh bèo! Fishmaw soup was a huge portion, lots of fishmaw and many quail eggs, if i remember correctly, there were about 6-7 of them. The banh beo's fish sauce is a little too salty for me, but still delicious and they smelled soo good! Overall recommend yall to try this spot out! read more

Oi.. with the new owner.. foods was bad. I am honest to say: old owner everything's was good since this new owner so we decided yesterday to give it a try - first time n last time not coming back. Services were good I gave them that. Let's talk abt foods. We ordered 7 beef's meals , vermicelli with fired tofu, shrimp paste meals n some other . Omfg the shrimp paste was awful - we had not even touch it yet n it already smells like mold odors and 9 of us not even want to touch it.. the beef's 7 meals was not great either.. We had tried lot place these meals was good and not that awful smelling . Don't think we coming back at all; we missed the old owner - foods was always great, my dad loved to come ere all time before .. Not sure if I want recommend to ppl yet; unless we come back try other foods .. I don't mind if it expensive but the foods were awful. read more

This location offers a broad menu with all the typical family-style Vietnamese dishes. We ordered a wide variety of favorites--including Bun Bo Hue (not pictured)--but unfortunately, most dishes fell short. Several items were either dry, overcooked, or lacking proper seasoning. The lobster, in particular, was drenched in a thick layer of buttery sauce. It was served cooler than it should have been, causing the butter to solidify on the shell and making it taste overly heavy and greasy. Overall, the food was average. The portion sizes were decent, but the pricing felt on the higher end for Vietnamese cuisine, especially considering the execution. read more

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The restaurant has nice modern decor and spacious seatings. Ordered their sugar cane juice which was not what I had expected as they added calamansi to the sugar cane drink which alter the taste of the juice itself. I was expecting pure sugar cane juice. It was refreshing nevertheless. My spouse orders Banh Hoi Tom Thit Nuong which was served on a very nice bamboo tray. It came with rice vermicelli, bbq pork and shrimp. I ordered their crab noodle soup which came with good portion of meat, tofu and vegetables. The broth tasted better when you add their "shrimp paste" to it. The steam rice cake was just average and not as fresh, soft and tender as the ones I had at other places. For vegetarians, they have some good selection of dishes to offer. Overall huge menu with lots of entree dishes as well. read more

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This was our second time back to Saigon Kitchen, and it definitely won't be our last! The place is super clean, well-kept, and has a great atmosphere. It's not overly noisy either, so you can actually sit and enjoy a conversation while you eat. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. Everyone knows them for their beef dishes, but their seafood is just as good. We tried the crab soup this time and loved it. It was light, comforting, and perfectly seasoned without being too heavy. Overall, consistently great food, friendly service, and a comfortable dining experience. Highly recommend giving them a try! read more

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Food = five stars Shrimp & pork rolls with veggies & rice paper wrap Beef vinegar shabu shabu: my favorite Beautiful presentation Service = positive attitude. Cloth table covering Could be more green: currently has disposable napkins & chopsticks Legit fish sauce Drink tea, lychee, rose petal color read more

Saigon Kitchen - Lychee, tea, rose petal drink - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Loved this spot! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything we ordered came out really good, and the portions were perfect. The atmosphere is cute and has a nice vibe, and the service was friendly and attentive. Definitely a place I'd come back to whenever I'm in San Jose. Highly recommend! read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I visited Saigon Kitchen with a group of seven and we shared a variety of dishes, including gỏi bò tái chanh (rare beef "cooked" with lime juice served with onions, bell peppers and shrimp crackers), mussels with garlic, bò 7 món (seven courses of beef), đậu hũ rang muối (salted crispy tofu), bánh khọt (mini fried rice pancakes with shrimp), canh chua cá bông lau (sweet and sour catfish soup), bò lúc lắc (shaking beef over garlic noodles), and a large order of rice. This ended up being just the right amount of food with no leftovers to take home. Of the dishes we ordered, the group's favorite was definitely the salted crispy tofu. The outside was generously seasoned with salt and pepper, the outside had a nice crunchy shell, and the tofu on the inside had a soft, silken texture. I wish this dish came with more pieces because one per person was not enough. Another dish I really enjoyed was gỏi bò tái chanh. I really enjoyed the sourness of the dish and the thin cut of the beef reminded me of perfectly cooked roast beef. If there's one dish I'd personally recommend, it would be this one. Just a side not -- if you end up ordering seven courses of beef, gỏi bò tái chanh is included as one of the preparations of beef. One dish that had room for improvement was the shaking beef: the beef pieces were a bit tough (read: overcooked), but I appreciated that the garlic noodles weren't overly oily and they had a nice chew to it. Overall, I had a pretty decent meal at Saigon Kitchen. I had an opportunity to try out many dishes and sides I had not tried before, including the sweet and sour catfish soup, gỏi bò tái chanh, and mắm nêm -- a fermented dipping sauce made from anchovies, and there were some very memorable dishes I'd gladly order again. I am stilling waiting for the Venmo split from our friend that picked up the check, but Saigon Kitchen is definitely fancier than your average weekday neighborhood Vietnamese lunch spot and is priced accordingly. Worth checking out at least once if you're in the area. read more

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Food was great. Love the sea snails and catfish . came in on a Monday morning and was seated right away. read more

Saigon Kitchen - Catfish - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Must visit this restaurant when in Little Saigon! They have amazing customer service! & the food is amazing.

Saigon Kitchen exceeded expectations! The food was fresh and packed with flavor, and the staff provided attentive, friendly service throughout the visit. Highly recommended read more

Saigon Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I came here as a big party with my family and they are great at accommodating for large groups of people! we got the 7 courses which came with a verity of meats, seafood, sides, and salads. Most of the food you can eat however you want (wrapping it, eating it with rice, etc.) and my favorites were the egg rolls! It's so much food so definitely be careful not to order too much! We took so much food to go! Definitely a comforting place for good Vietnamese food in SJ! read more

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I passed by this place while walking around looking for a place for dinner. I'm so glad I stopped and came in. The food looked really appetizing. I ordered the 7 course beef and egg rolls. The presentation was nice and each course was delicious. The eggs rolls were fresh, crispy and piping hot. It came with lettuce wraps and herbs paired with fish sauce. The service was attentive and very friendly. The restaurant had a relaxed and lively vibe. Great spot for good Vietnamese food with a modern touch. read more

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Stoped by on Friday and it was pretty packed. Apparently this place has been open since 2005? Lol. Or at least that's what a bench inside the restaurant said. And I see some reviews dating back 13 years lol probably some even older. Anywho we ordered Banh Khot - 4/5*: Pretty good. My favorite is still from Banh Khot lady in OC. The outside was a little crunchy but the inside was maybe too battery that they kind of canceled each other out. Super big pieces of shrimp, well cooked, didn't even notice I was eating the fish tail lol. The worst part of this dish was the pickled carrots and daikon. Cut too thick, and not Pickly enough. Bo La Lot - we had this in Vietnam on a street food tour and it was mind blowing. We've been looking for place that does it as good since then but haven't been able to. I've also cooked it a few times myself. Came with tiny spring roll paper which barely holds everything in place. Was so messy I just stopped making spring rolls and ate it on its own. The meat was a bit dry and bland and maybe even undercooked. Needs a little more fat in the ground meat mixture. Also came with those thick pickled carrots and daikon, and also thick cut cucumbers. Caramelized Cat Fish - Usually a dish that's home cooked and not some thin we've ever ordered out. There was one with catfish and another with cobia? Never heard of that fish, but I wasn't sure which fish was the more traditional take on it, so we ordered cat fish. The fish fell apart easy but was still very thick and maybe lean is the right word? Typically when we eat this dish, the fish is supposed to be buttery and melt in your mouth. The sauce was good though with a nice kick from a Thai chili. read more

For authentic Vietnamese, Saigon Kitchen is a must go to when in the San Jose Area. Everything we ate was so good and portions are large. Servers were attentive and friendly. read more