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    Saigon Kitchen

    3.9 (1.2k reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Bowl, plate, and utensil with restaurant logo on it
    Vi T.

    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!!

    Menu 4/2026
    Allena C.

    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!

    Only in SJ
    Christine L.

    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.

    Kimm N.

    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.

    Fried fish. Decent. $65 fed 2 to 3 people
    Tammy V.

    Usually we would go to Anh Hong but they were closed so we came here to check out their fish. It was decent, it had a good crisp to it. It lacked a little flavor. The customer service was ok. First lady was fast and efficient, we did come an hour before coming so they wanted to get us in and out, it wasn't rushed though. Would I come back? Maybe to try something else.

    Vietnamese macaroni pasta and steak. Fish.
    DanQuynh B.

    Service was polite/helpful and ambiance was decent. However I was pretty disappointed with the food. It felt old, oily, especially with the braised meats and fish. The texture was dry and extremely salty. (I'm sorry to say, but I threw up after the meal because I couldn't stomach it. I kept having that old and oily aftertaste. I'm not sure if this was a one time thing with the food served that day, or my stomach had issues that day). My family also ordered the steak and Vietnamese pasta, the steak was very poorly seasoned, salty, chewy (with a bit more fat) and distasteful. The only good thing we ate was the catfish hotpot, which was the redeeming entree. But regardless, probably won't be back. Again, service is good but quite displeased with the food.

    mussels with garlic
    Austin W.

    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.

    Food!
    Sonny N.

    Solid spot for Vietnamese food in San Jose, and overall I had a really good experience. The restaurant has a casual, comfortable vibe, and the menu has plenty of options, whether you're coming for something quick or a full meal. The food itself was flavorful, fresh, and came out hot--you can tell they know what they're doing in the kitchen. Portions were generous, too, which always makes the meal feel worth it. What stood out most was the quality of the food. Everything tasted well-balanced and comforting, the kind of place you could easily come back to when you're craving Vietnamese food without overthinking it. The only reason this isn't a full 5 stars for me was the service timing. Our waiter took a while to check in on us and it sometimes felt like we were waiting longer than expected for attention. Nothing rude -- just a bit slow. Best for: Casual meals, family dinners, or anyone looking for reliable Vietnamese food in San Jose.

    Monica C.

    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.

    Shrimp with crispy rice cake

    Overall price and food are good. Great service. Garlic noodle is really good. Rice cake is a bit sweet for me. Snail is overcooked and too chewy. Will try new things next time.

    Ca bong lao kho to
    Kim T.

    Haven't been back here for a while, I believed it is new ownership now. I came for the special $12.99 each dishes which includes ca kho to, thit kho tieu, rau muon xao, canh chua, etc... the restaurant is the still the same but they all a lot more items on the menu as well. The restaurant was 1/3 full when we came for dinner on Friday night. Ca bong lao kho to was okay, 3 small pieces. The thit kho tieu was good but salty. The rau muon xao was good as well as the canh chua. I can't complain for the price at $12.99 each, but you have to order rice with it as it did not come with white rice.

    Dana L.

    Came here for a girls' night out and had such a great experience. The service was excellent -- Hue was an amazing server and really took care of us. We started with drinks, the Nuoc Mia and herbal tea, both were so refreshing and delicious. For food, we ordered the Bo 7 Mon and the coconut core salad with shrimp and pork, and honestly, everything was a hit. Super fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You can tell a lot of care goes into the dishes. Overall, great vibes, great service, and great food. We'll definitely be coming back! If you want it shorter, more casual, or with a little more hype or personality, I can tweak it in seconds

    Bun Bo Hue (Spicy beef noodles) and Ca Bong Lau Kho To (Caramelized CatFish)
    Cindy N.

    The service is great and friendly! Linh was always smiling and efficient. The food is pretty good and at affordable prices! My grandpa likes this place and we would come again again.

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    Decided to try something new in the area and can't believe I haven't been here before. Been on the…read morehunt for some good banh canh with light broth and not the thick kind, and it was a delight!! I loved my soup, perfect portion size and flavorful. Not too salty, a bit on the sweeter side. Bun Bo hue was decent, broth is a little lighter than I preferred, not too oily, good flavor! We were so full from our noodles we struggled finishing the banh cuon. Fast service, loved the bell you could ring for quicker service, very nice and modern interior. Everything is very updated, plenty of space and light.

    It's been a few years since I've been back here. In town…read morefor work and no more group dinner. Wanted a quiet evening enjoying Vietnamese food. Not a fan of the parking lot but doable. Went in and he walked me to a table in anew section to the right side. The last time I was here, this section did not exist as it was a separate store. Looks like Tay Ho bought the store next door and the. Knocked down the wall and expanded their restaurant. The whole restaurant is pretty big now A nice selection of items. Food was good. Not great but doable and as there are not of Vietnamese restaurants in the area, this works well. Service was great. Food came out so timely without much wait. Enjoyed my quiet meal tonight.

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    If you're anywhere near Branham and Ross seeking Vietnamese , Pho Luc Lac is absolutely worth a…read morestop. My wife and I tried it for the first time, and you can tell right away this place has been around and knows what it's doing. Simple setup; steady crowd even on a Sunday night; always a good sign. I ordered the large chicken pho, and my wife had the chicken fried rice, which she really enjoyed. The pho was excellent; rich, flavorful broth; great noodles; and a portion size that humbled me. I couldn't quite finish it, which doesn't happen often. Only minor note; I would've liked a few more vegetables, but I'm sure they would've brought more if I asked. Service is quick and efficient. Like many traditional pho spots, you eat first, then go up to the register and tell them your table number to pay; seasoned move is to remember your number and handle it like a regular. Five stars from me. I'll definitely be back; next time I've got my eye on the brisket. Honestly, it's tough to find really good pho in this part of San Jose without heading up to North San Jose or Milpitas, but if you're in the Cambrian area, this might be your spot.

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