I highly recommend giving the Saigon Noodle Bar a try - the secret is getting out about this little gem of a place. My book club was reading "The Women" by Kristen Hannah which is about the army nurses who served in Viet Nam. We always serve food and try to connect it to our book selection. So, the three of us who were co-hosting decided to stop by the Saigon Noodle Bar for a taste testing and left sated knowing we would be back - and real soon. We tried most of the menu items (Cha Gio, Pho Veggie, Banh Mi Tom, Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio, Bun Ga Nuong Cha Gio) along with all their fixings: Sriracha, Plum Sauce, Thai Basil, Mint, Jalapeño, limes and sprouts. Everything was fresh and tasty. I really like the garlic aioli on the Banh Mi Tom (shrimp hoagie). Manager Charlie was patient and attentive in answering our questions about how best to present our food selections at our club session. We returned a few days later to pick up items to serve to club members. I'm always amazed at how quickly they prepare the food. Everyone enjoyed the delicious entrees and Pho (soup). I've been to the noodle bar three times this month and each time I've forgotten to take photos before devouring my food LOL. It's just that good. This week I introduced two co-workers to the restaurant - they'll return real soon too. Regarding ambiance, there really isn't any - it's a small noodle bar; however, the restaurant is in Chestnut Hill's Market Fareway which has various sitting areas, especially outside. Thanks to Charlie and his staff for striving to deliver the best customer experience! read more

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Loved the spring rolls, maybe the best ones I've had. Greasy in a delicious way. Milk tea tasted like it was made with soy milk which wasn't my favorite but everyone has their preferences. Definitely wasn't bad by any means. My friend got the tofu banh mi, was also super delicious. The ingredients they include on their banh mi is different than I'm used to but the vegetables were cooked really well and the flavor was very good. Definitely would recommend the food, and skip the tea next time. read more

This is probably the fourth time I've eaten at Saigon Noodle Bar. This time I ordered a shrimp Banh mi, and the salmon Tom Yum Noodle soup. The Banh mi is usually really good, but this time something was lacking. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, but the sandwich was lacking flavor and the roll was very dry and crumbly. The salmon tom yum was for my son, and he seemed to really enjoy it. I got it to go, so I appreciated that they separated the broth from the contents of the soup. I also loved that they didn't skimp on the ingredients. I'd say that the soup stole the show. The biggest disappointment was the customer service. The gentleman who took our order seemed to be having a bad day. A simple thank you, goes a long way. In conclusion, the soup seems like the right move, but I'd skip the banh mi. It may have been a one off, but I'm less tolerant of taking chances with my food experiences when I eat out, these days. read more

We got take out while we were shopping for other things inside the Market and so glad we did. We got the Spring Rolls, the chicken Banh Mi, and the Grilled pork and spring roll vermicelli. Everything was fresh and delicious - so glad we finally tried it out and will most definitely be going again. read more

Saigon Noodle Bar - Grilled pork & spring roll vermicelli- delicious!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

So, not actually a pho place, kind of a midwestern mall food court vibe, with most of the typical pho ingredients not available. If you are content with the most basic bowl as a snack, or stuck in Chestnut Hill, you can get it here, but you'll still have to head down Cheltenham or to various suburban points for real, satisfying pho. I didn't try anything else on the menu. read more

Best pho in Chestnut Hill. Broth is fragrant and everything about this place is authentic. Such a great comfort food. I am sad that they only open Wed-Sun. I haven't tried anything else. I did tried to order takeout for their Goi Cuon (summer rolls) but they gave me egg rolls instead which was disappointing. Egg rolls were decent but wouldn't pay $5-6 for it. Overall, I've been here 3 times, mostly because is nearby. read more

Saigon Noodle Bar - 5. Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I used to live near here and ordered all the time. Vermicelli pork bowl with spring roll and my husband would get a sandwich. Always delicious, good portions. Nice crispy rolls. I miss this place so much. Never got pho there. And it is tucked away in the food court, so I would always order delivery. It seemed geared for take away honestly. read more

We tried the Saigon Noodle Bar for the first (and last) time. Our takeout was so far below average, it was not fixable at home and almost inedible. Summer rolls (what they call "Garden rolls"): Almost half the quantity that you would get elsewhere for the price... Cilantro: missing... Thai basil: MISSING. Mint: DON'T EVEN ASK!... Shrimp: for some reason, MISSING. We had tofu instead of the SHRIMP, after we specifically had to deny being vegan and specifically requested they put the shrimp in. The order taker assumed when we ordered a veggie banh mi, that we were vegan... TOFU: cardboard texture... Peanut sauce: CLOYINGLY SWEET and nursery school simple. Banh Mi: College level food. (Sorry if you think that is some kind of compliment after saying the peanut sauce was nursery. It isn't)... French roll, NO - Italian... Carrot: minimal... Cucumber: below minimal... Cilantro: missing... Jalapeno: missing... Mayonnaise: missing... Tofu: like chewed up cardboard. BUT INSTEAD, it had a college side dish of cubic carrot, peas, corn & broccoli spread throughout the roll- like the kind of stuff you get in the frozen food aisle. God, how I miss Andre Chin and his Artisan Boulanger Patissier. read more

Very easy to order ahead and good quality! Not the best pho in west Philly but great location for the locals. Grilled pork is on the dryer side and smaller pieces. read more

YUMM! This was part of the Market place in Chestnut Hill. You can eat right in front or outside. -- we chose to stay inside and eat right in front of the owner. Best choice we ever made. Food was really good and I don't even like pho like that. Give it a try! We will definitely head back here!! read more

Saigon Noodle Bar is a great addition to the Chestnut Hill Farmers Market bringing Vietnamese cooking to Chestnut Hill. You can eat at this stand in the market or at a table outside ... or just do takeout as I did. They'll give you a beeper to alert you when your order is ready so you can shop in the market or go buy a beer and claim your outdoor table if you are eating there and the weather is nice. Now the food ranged from great to decent. I loved the Chao Tom! This famous shrimp mixture wrapped around sugar cane is a special treat from the Hue region of Vietnam. At Saigon Noodle Bar it was expertly prepared and the accompanying fish sauce added to its flavors. The Cha Gio were also good and well filled. I like dipping these in fish sauce as well but at this point I was running low of the one sauce portion they included. That became more of a problem to me with my main dish of Bun Thit Nu'o'ng. It was okay but I need some sauce for the noodles, veggies, and salad ... or some seasoning. Fish sauce would work fine but I had used all mine up. Note to restaurant - put in two portions of fish sauce and not just one! Fortunately since I was at home I could make up a nice & spicy Thai sauce (ok I know it's not Vietnamese) and it worked well with the noodles and salad. I don't want to fail to mention that the staff working at this Vietnamese eatery were very friendly ... and probably would have given me more sauce if I had known at the time of purchase how little was included. I would def return to Saigan Noodle Bar but switch up my main course. The Chao Tom, however, I would easily order again! read more

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This hidden gem is located in the Chestnut Hill Farmers Market. The food is amazing and delicious. Charlie, will help you navigate the menu if you are a first timer, he's super friendly. I usually get a combo with grilled pork, rice noodles, salad and spring roll. It's ridiculously good. Try it, you'll love it! Sometimes I eat right there at the noodle bar or at one of many tables either inside the Farmers Market or outside in the lush garden surrounded eating area. read more

If you are craving pho and live in the Chestnut Hill area, you are in luck! Simply delicious, and the service was wonderful, too. read more

Saigon Noodle Bar - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The pho here is.....fine but just fine. If you're craving pho and you live in chestnut hill or Mt airy, this is your only option so it is what it is but definitely don't go out of your way for it. Here's why I'm scoring it so low: first off, they serve it in flimsy plastic bowls and I think that's gross because of the bpa in the flimsy plastic that leaches into hot liquids. Second, they serve the bean sprouts, peppers, lime, and basil in a little plastic baggie and they were old and slimy. So gross. Basically I think they are set up only for take out/delivery and are pre-setup for delivery. Very efficient but the baggies make the sides gross. Will I go here again? Maybe in a pinch but there is definitely MUCH better in Philadelphia. If they treated their product and produce with more respect they would be pretty good but they don't so it's not. read more

Best bahn mi sandwiches around. Fresh ingredients, delicious rolls. The pho is tasty, perfect if you want something that feels a little healthier. read more

Finally. Vietnamese food in NW Philly. The bun and banh mi are very good. They are fast and dependable.

The lunch gods have finally answered my prayers. The pho was excellent and came out pipping hot while sitting at the counter. Chestnut hill is full of dinning options but for me it was all the same in this part of the neighborhood. Finally a place worthwhile to look forward to at lunch. Good service too, fast and efficient, he knew how to manage multiple tasks with a friendly smile. read more

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My new go-to Vietnamese spot! Everything was delicious and the owner was very nice to speak with. Pho: Wonderful beef broth base, a mountain of flank steak, and perfectly cooked noodles. Husband had the Banh Mi which was also wonderful, and we shared spring rolls which came with pickled daikon and papaya. Only random item was the banh mi being served in a styrofoam container even though we were eating at the counter. Definitely would recommend! read more

I had a terrible customer service experience. I ordered shrimp pho. They brought out chicken pho. I explained that I had ordered shrimp and then the guy who had taken my order came over and ARGUED with me. He asked if I was sure. I said yes. He said "you ordered number 7". I said "I ordered shrimp". He replied condescendingly "seven is chicken". I replied that I had said "shrimp", not a number. He came back a little later and started with me AGAIN saying "are you sure you said shrimp, because I never get orders wrong" (well...ya did). Then when he finally brought me the correct pho, he douchingly said "this is shrimp, you're sure that's what you wanted right". I don't know what this guy's problem was but dude you got my order wrong. You misheard. Let it go for fuck's sake. They gave me a fork instead of chopsticks. Who the hell eats pho with a fork?? Then as he was handing me the pho he gestured towards something on top of it and said "don't worry, it's just garlic". I think he was assuming that I'm afraid of spicy food. I then proceeded to dump Sriracha and jalepeños into my bowl because I am not in fact afraid of spicy food and I don't know why he'd assume that. They also use a lot of styrofoam unnecessarily. We were dining at the counter (it was not takeout). My pho accoutrements and my husband's bahn mi were both served on styrofoam. It's wasteful and not good for the environment. Use a non-disposable plate. It was a weird experience and I won't be back. The food is tasty but it's not worth putting up with the condescending attitude of that employee. read more

Really enjoyed the food! The chicken pho was on point the broth was one of the best I have had- super delicious... the guy next to me ordered the beef broth and that smelled even more delicious... next time read more

Saigon Noodle Bar - Spring rolls and chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place has been my to-go place for the best banh mi in town. The bread is warm, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside - truly heavenly. And they add in this amazing creamy sauce that is out of this world. I love the shrimp banh mi, esp because of the plumpness of the shrimps in there, but all of their food is delicious. Definitely a hidden gem! read more

Terrible experience with this company. I called ahead to see if they offered indoor seating, they said yes. I get there, there's no indoor seating. Outdoor only, which was freezing since there are no heaters provided. They also said they could give me a bowl for my pho but instead I ate it out of a styrofoam container. read more

Came to visit the area from Westminster, CA which is where you can get the best Vietnamese food in the country. I have to say this very good especially for being a small place in a Non-Vietnamese area. The quality is quite top notch. The broth was very tasty and hearty! We also got the Grilled chicken vermicelli, I'd highly recommend it! The chicken is quite tender and well seasoned. The customer service was amazing, the owner sat down and took time to get to know us. They were very friendly and tentative to our needs. During check out we asked for change for tip and he said don't worry about it since he was also serving us, of course we couldn't do such a thing. He even recommended trying the brewery in the food court because it was house made and it did not disappoint. :D This is quite a hidden gem for Philly! I'd definitely recommend and would be back when I am in town again. read more

Awesome Pho!!! This broth is top notch my kids even said "moM u have to give this place 5 stars"! The shrimp is plentiful in the shrimp Pho read more

If you enjoy traditional Pho, this is not the place for you. The Pho had frozen bits of carrot, pea, and corn in it... chopped up raw baby bella mushrooms, and one piece of tofu. There was no onion, cilantro, or bean sprouts!! Compared to Pho Street in Ardmore, this place is a dud. read more

Got delivery after reading the reviews. Arrived early from Grubhub and the food held up until delivery. Was a little hesitant to order food during the pandemic. Nuked it in the microwave to careful. Crispy rolls and shrimp Pho' were delicious. Pho' was almost enough for two. Another great addition to the foodie scene in Chestnut Hill. read more

I was disappointed with my recent experience buying food at this food stall. I ordered a #1 that was supposed to come with 2 meats plus meatballs. All it had was one piece of raw meat. I also ordered a matcha bubble tea. It was 60% crushed ice. It's the only pho game in town, but in the future, I'll go elsewhere. read more

Great food and a good price! I laughed at the bad review -- it was some dingbat who was all bent out of shape over some nonsense and nothing related to the food. read more

This place is a welcome, shining star in the Chestnut Hill Farmers Market! It is probably in my top 3 places of all time for vegetable Pho! Huge pieces of broccoli, cabbage, gorgeous mushrooms and absolutely the very best tofu (not soggy, not breaded/fried). There are even peas, carrots and corn (and not those nasty baby corns from cans that other places throw in as filler). The broth was flavorful - you really could taste the signature Star Anise that should be in Pho broth. I will definitely be back here for more! read more

I was looking for a pho spot in the area & found this one . Ordered my food to go . The portion was small enough for a 6 years old . Overpriced pho . Not good at all i would not go back . read more

While the pho is ok here, I find that Pho 75 on Adams Ave has the best broth and generous portions. Since it's a bit of a drive and they only accept cash, this place is fine as a nearby option. I am puzzled however, that such a staple affordable Vietnamese street food, is so overpriced! read more

Delish! Love the bubble tea, I wish they had more flavors. I've been here twice. The second time they ran out of bubbles. I highly recommend the matcha. The bahn mi sandwiches are perfect. Small oddity, but not a big deal - they put sesame seeds on their French baguettes. The spring rolls with shrimp and peanut sauce are perfection. One recommendation to offer siracha on the side. read more

Pretty decent food options at the noodle bar considering the limited space that they have. I love the market this is located in - there's a ton of different vendors and shops in this place and even on a busy Saturday we were able to grab a spot to eat for lunch. My vermicelli dish was pretty good - the meat was flavorful and tender, the noodles were well cooked, and the crispy egg roll was a great add. I really liked the Saigon bubble tea. The tapioca was nice and chewy which means it was fresh. I think the tea should have had less ice - there was waaay too much so I couldn't even get to all the bubbles and had to pick through the ice to get them. Overall the food was good though a tad bit pricey (which might be because of the area). read more

Saigon Noodle Bar - Saigon bubble tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This is the best Bahn Mi I have ever had! Great food - at a really cool location.

I got the Phõ Gà it was very very tasty better than most but the chicken could be a lil more tender I'll go there again.

We stumbled on Saigon Noodle Bar today, the food was great. We had Pho Tai Chin and grilled pork garden rolls. The portions we generous and a god value for the price. If you in Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill or Flowertown it's worth a visit. read more

Finally, a proper bowl of pho is available in northwest philadelphia!

The food is delicious. We've eaten at the noodle bar and have ordered take out. All of our experiences have been positive.

Brand new Vietnamese Noodle Bar in the Market at the Fareway in Chestnut Hill. We ordered the Chicken Pho and Vegetarian Pho and a garden roll. All of the food was delicious. Great addition to Chestnut Hill. read more

Best Vietnamese's food I have ever had. 100% would recommended. Staff are nice and friendly, specially the food is so delicious.