Daughter and I decided to do a progressive dinner... We let ChatGPT choose our stops and our menu... we were super excited when we saw that Saigon was chosen for its spring rolls because of course they are our absolute favorites! Charbroiled pork and shrimp spring rolls are the best... And of course, I had to add some hot drip coffee! Always a great stop... Always great service... And they were watching the World Cup so we didn't even have to miss out! read more

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Saigon Noodle House is truly one of Birmingham's hidden gems... or not! It seems like everybody knew about this but me! I came one night during our first cold snap of the season with a couple friends, looking to warm up with some soupy goodness. I ordered the classic chicken pho and dressed it up with all the bean sprouts, lime, and chili oil. It's perfect without all that, but the chili oil mixed in with the broth really sends it over the edge. We also started with an order of spring rolls where I asked our lovely waitress to "surprise us" with her favorite. I believe what she brought us was spam spring rolls, which I never would have ordered of my own volition, but were fantastic. The dipping sauce was great, too. Something in the peanut family but not fully a peanut sauce, I think. This place is run like a well-oiled machine. They churn out food quickly and run some no-funny-business service. Exactly what I'm looking for for a weeknight dinner. Prices are great, it's a huge bowl of pho. I'll be back here for sure the next time I need a pho phix. read more

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Food first, thoughts after... My favorite restaurant in Birmingham. In college and after I used to come here 3 times a week. Over the years I've stopped eating out as much but when I do know this is on my list. When they started wearing matching tshirts, I immediately asked if they were selling. This was before all the colors. An OG fan! The staff are so nice and down to earth. The pho is delicious. The spring rolls here are the best! read more

Saigon Noodle House - A1. Chả Giò- Fried pork eggrolls A4. Gỏi Cuốn Tôm Thịt Nướng- Shrimp and charbroiled pork spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Service is always amazing, friendly staff, and food has been perfect every time and I've been coming at least once a week for about 3 years...this is the best Pho place I've been to. Every person I bring here loves it. P6 and C7 are the favorites. Spring rolls and egg rolls are fantastic. read more

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Saigon Noodle House ROCKS ! Another great meal this evening. Both me and crazy guest, a complete NUT; enjoyed everything ordered. This place is so dang consistent! The Spring rolls are like nobody's else I've ever seen, excellent with peanut sauce- you will want extra peanut sauce if you like this as much as I do. The Sandwiches- YUMMY - The Vietnamese ham, roasted pork and Pâté with "bimmy" bread or whatever they call the fresh made bread is so soft and unbelievable! The PHO'S - The Standard P1- Delicious with brisket, tenon, etc ( nothing waisted LOL ) with fresh cut onions, bean sprouts, and so many other wonderful ingredients including fresh herbs. - The Coconut Curry Seafood Pho - is also delicious with squid, shrimp and fresh seafood of the day and excellent noodles. I will be back soon read more

Some of the tastiest noodle dishes I've ever eaten! There was so much on the menu that sounded delicious, it was hard to choose. The portions were a generous size and very satisfying. What we ordered: -B4-1: vermicelli noodles with stir-fry chicken and veggies. SO FLAVORFUL! I chose the curry option and I loved it. -B1: vermicelli noodles with pork egg rolls. My friend ordered this and let me try a bite- the egg rolls were so good. The restaurant's interior isn't anything special, the food is the real show-stopper. I'm already planning my next outing here! read more

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I was there last Saturday for lunch with friends and we ordered several dishes including Pho, Seafood pho, fried egg rolls and spring rolls, I love this place the soup is very good actually, all the dishes are excellent! Service and fast, server is friendly and very patient, ambiance is authentic to me, special mention to Lisa who we know for awhile now. I will keep on coming back to Saigon for more!! Thanks Lisa for the Beignets! read more

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I hate it when I finish a meal and the server hovers while I pay / leave the tip. At Saigon it's worse than usual as the iPad to pay is attached to the servers neck... it just feels uncomfortable. But onto the food... - the pork egg rolls were the best I've had. 10/10! - the bahn mi (BM4) was great. Will get it again. - the bun with beef and lemongrass was bland.... Definitely missing something - the curry noodle with chicken and tofu was good, but I don't think I would get it again. read more

The way I love Saigon needs to be studied by science. Calling it my favorite restaurant of all time is the world's biggest understatement. I've been here 60 times in the last year since I first discovered it and words genuinely can't describe my addiction. The consistency is actually remarkable- it is so good and the same level of perfection every single time. I love the staff like they are my family read more

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First time here. We ordered pho (P3) and vermicelli (B4). Love them both. Will be back for sure!!

This spot nails it. The broth has that perfect slow cooked depth packed with crispy vegetables with tender protein. Clean flavors, great texture and a super friendly staff. A must try. read more

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One of my favorite spots to visit when it's cold outside. My go to order is the p3, pho tai nam. Unfortunately this visit didn't meet my expectations. The beef tasted freezer burn, not fresh. The service was good like always. read more

Saigon Noodle House - Vietnamese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My sinuses acted up so horribly this week. All I wanted was a bowl of Bun Bo Hue (B5), Cha Gio (A1), Goi Cuon Tom Thit Nuong (A4), a fluffy blanket and good music or a nice movie. Saigon provided the food, I got the rest and now my night is complete. There was a promotion on doordash for certain apps being BOGO and I took full advantage for my pick up order. A1 was cripsy and flavorful, A4 are my fav rolls and B5 was delicious per usual. I need to request they increase the spice level for me next time, but I do always keep a variation of fresh and dried peppers at home thankfully. I'm not sure of a better Vietnamese restaurant in Bham that is consistent each time with the various dishes they offer. If you know one, let me know. read more

We stop here on our way to Destin and got the pho and rice dishes. The pho noodle is thin and has a good texture, however the pho broth however was disappointing because to me it tastes very bland. The rice dishes was okay, does not stand out to me. They have kids menu, one kid got the pho and bubble tea drink. The bean sprouts are extra charge. The other kid got the rice dish and bubble tea drink. The server did check in us often. read more

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Good food, love their pho noodle soup and even the dessert is good. Lots of ingredients in the pho noodle soup. read more

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Very well run establishment. Clean inside with great service and excellent Vietnamese cuisine. I suggest the fried pork egg rolls for appetizer and a Pho bowl or noodle dish. Loved the broth flavor in the pho. read more

Saigon Noodle House - Vietnamese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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This is by far the best pho in Birmingham. Make the trip down hwy 280. You won't regret it. I've tried other pho places around bham, and their depth of flavor just doesn't compare. Also, don't get the fresh spring rolls anywhere else but here. The shrimp & charbroiled pork rolls are my favorite. They are 2 to an order and are huge. Full of fresh and perfectly balanced ingredients and a little breakdown for added crunch. Served with a savory peanut dipping sauce. I sometimes make a meal out of that dish alone. read more

Hadn't been in a really long time, so several of us went to lunch. The banh mi was okay. It seemed like it was bread and carrot heavier than I've had before. Glad I also got the spring rolls which were good. Those dining with me got large bowl meals, and I may try those next time; they came with a side plate of bean sprouts, and those were tasty to snack on, after realizing I probably could have added them to my sandwich to help it a bit. read more

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Saigon Noddle House has my absolute favorite pho in all of Birmingham. The broth is so flavorful, and the portions are generous. If you don't want soup, try one of their vermicelli noodle dishes (my favorite is the charbroiled pork, my husband likes the pork and egg roll version). Or not a fan of noodles? Then have a banh mi (sandwich) or a rice dish (the cubed beef is a particular favorite, with a fried egg on top). Seriously, I've never had anything bad in this restaurant; you can't go wrong no matter what you pick. The spring rolls are delicious (I've tried all of them and my personal fave is the tofu). Another great appetizer is the butterfly shrimp. For dessert, definitely try the beignets, which they serve with a delicious coffee sauce for dipping. The service is always friendly, no matter whether we are eating in or picking up to-go. Be prepared for a crowd during peak hours on a cold day, as it seems like everyone craves a steamy bowl of their delicious broth when the weather turns chilly or dreary. read more

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This is the go-to spot. Been here countless times and it never disappoints. Glad to see they're always busy. read more

Saigon Noodle House - C12. Cơm Gà Nướng- Steamed rice with charbroiled chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Saigon Noodle House, always a favorite. Great food, service and a friendly atmosphere. read more

Saigon Noodle House - B5. Bún Bò Huế- Thick vermicelli noodle in beef, spicy hue style with beef brisket, and Vietnamese ham and beef meatball - Vietnamese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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This place should absolutely be ranked a full 5 star. When you drive past it you may not realize it but as you search and see the photos and reviews on Velp and then the very second you walk inside you will see that it's best possible spot. The food was completely authentic and completely 100 percent perfect flavors and temperatures. Although the food and the layout and vibe was great my favorite was my greeter and my server. My server was seriously the top of the list type waiters. He giggled with me but he also even helped decide what to order as I asked for his suggestions and he made such an awesome choice. This place is super great. read more

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Loveee! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious every time we come, and the service is amazing with everyone being so friendly and welcoming. The vibe is super chill, making it a perfect place to hang out or grab a quick lunch, and it's definitely become one of my go-to spots for a relaxed, tasty meal. read more

Saigon is the best Vietnamese food in Birmingham (could y'all consider opening another location closer to downtown please ). It's quick and easy to order, the staff is friendly and food is amazing. The bun bo hue is my absolute favorite soup dish in the city. It has a perfect spice level and they give you more than enough meat and noodles. Everything we've had has been nothing short of perfect from here! read more

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Made an order for pick up and it was ready within 15 minutes which was super nice. Started off with the pork eggrolls and fried squid, both were pretty decent, i would recommend them. I got one of the sandwiches and my wife got some of the noodles, again, both were pretty decent, not the best in the world, but gets the job done. I got the kids two kids meals, the meat was not the best quality on the kids meals, cant really blame them for not wanting to eat it. The prices here are very fair, the food is good, if you are close might as well give it a try. read more

I had an amazing experience here! We tried the pho, banh mi, egg rolls, and spring rolls, and everything was absolutely delicious. The pho broth was incredibly flavorful, the banh mi was fresh and perfectly made, and the egg rolls were crispy and packed with flavor. The spring rolls were fresh, light, and paired perfectly with the sauce. Every dish tasted authentic and satisfying. Highly recommended if you're craving great Vietnamese food! read more

Drove in from Tuscaloosa. Food & service was 10/10. Food came out really quick! Can't wait to go back! read more

Overall 5 Stars for food, service and atmosphere. The Pho broth was light, not sweet and had a wonderful balance of herbs. The Veggie and Pho Thai (sliced thin beef) were yummy. But the show for me was the Bún bò Huế - like a traditional Pho but spicy, fatty broth and served with rice spaghetti noddles - Order this for a delicious experience, especially on a cold day! Also, ordered the Beignets. Definitely hot, airy and loaded with a lot of powdered sugar! Not as doughy as Cafe Du Monde. I give a 4 star cuz though light and airy it wasn't as thick or flakey as a beignet from New Orleans Finest. Sigh - that place sold to Cafe Beignet chain. Some of y'all will remember that place. But I digressed. The coffee condense milk sauce was a surprise. We thought it was caramel sauce. As a "to-go" order, we ordered 5 Banh Mi (3 Spicy Shrimp and 2 Traditional - with the pate') - sorry no pics for these. Go ahead Just stop at the restaurant to get the full affect of the Banh Mi sandwiches Our server was very helpful, friendly, pleasant and remembered our order without writing it down. Definitely recommend the place. read more

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Having recently moved to Birmingham from the Twin Cities, Minnesota, where we have one of the largest populations of south East Asians, a.k.a. from Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, etc., I know what good pho is. So Saigon noodle house was highly recommended to me so I thought I would give it a try. I was not at all disappointed! I have ordered delivery as well as dined in here. As I always do, I got the pho dac biet, and first try the broth without adding anything at all. Flavorful, rich, umami, with that complex taste of spices and herbs that makes a good bowl of PHO, amazing and necessary. The portion was generous, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. My only beef with the beef. (he hee hee I think I'm funny) is that the flank steak is usually cut thinner and serve raw to then cook in the steaming hot broth. Other than that, I consumed as much as my stomach could handle. I also got the fried egg rolls and those were delicious as well. Also got the banh mi with all of the meats and extra pate. A little bit on the dry side, and it could use a little more pickling of the carrots and daikon, but otherwise it definitely fulfilled my craving. They also had coffee, milk, bubble, tea, which was tasty and the Boba was the correct perfect texture. Service was great, the place was clean with pictures of Vietnamese dishes on the wall. Long story short? I know where to go for my Vietnamese food craving! read more

I've always been aware of the small yet growing hub of Vietnamese people in Birmingham, which adds to the credibility of places like Saigon Noodle House due to their all-in-one approach to Vietnamese cuisine. Their impressive variety of noodle items ensures there is something for everyone here. Although it may not appear large from the outside, upon closer inspection, one will discover that this restaurant delves deep. Like any quality Vietnamese place, they have large granite table tops that can accommodate many party sizes. The vibe exudes the charm of an old diner, coupled with the lively energy of an eager staff and the delightful aromas of a mix of funk and herbs emanating from the kitchen. True to their name, they have an impressive variety of different noodles that range from soups to stifried. One can get their fix of hu tieu, pho, mi, and bun combinations to their heart's content. The bun bo hue seems pretty legit and the pho dac biet was an ample portion, which is even better with summer rolls (goi cuon) or their fried spring rolls (cha gio). I appreciate when a place can rock fresh herbs as their garnishes and a healthy side of sauces as well. I realize that a lot of folks get their food to go, but for noodle specialty spots, I think it's best enjoyed in-house. I also know that banh mi is popular here, even if I think their baguettes are average. An added bonus is they have beignets here, which is better than any dessert in the house. At the end of the day, I think their friendly service, solid prices, and fairly abundant menu make Saigon Noodle House a winner. If I'm back in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to come back. read more

Always such a good experience! Great food and great service definitely might go to place read more

This is one of our favorite pho restaurants in BHM! We've never had a bad meal with every one of our visits. The wait times can vary as it can get busy quickly. I recommend trying the boba tea too. It's as good as standalone boba places! read more

Pork chop not so great, not flavorful, dry, and small portion size. Vietnamese not so great here compared to Atlanta or New Orleans. Tried to give a second chance but disappointed again. read more

Have been twice now and have always experienced friendly service. Food is delicious and comes quickly. Recommend the pho tai, banh mi and noodles with beef and veggies. read more

Saigon Noodle is an absolutely fantastic. The food is fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I ordered the Banh Mi sandwich, and it was incredible, perfectly toasted bread (wow! the bread really made the sandwich) with crispy edges, packed with tender, well-seasoned meat, and just the right amount of heat. The Chicken and Ginger Pho was just as impressive, with great broth and generous portions of chicken and fresh add ins. The restaurant is simple but works, because of the staff was that is friendly, attentive, and quick with service. Everything felt authentic and thoughtfully prepared. I'll be back, highly recommend! read more

I have been going to Saigon Noodle House since I started college and it has been one of my all time favorites! It is located near the Summit so perfect for a shopping day or when I am near the location. The staff is always so friendly and makes you feel welcome. The wait time is awesome too. Even if I am dining in or taking out, the wait is always less than fifteen minutes, even on verry busy nights. My favorite thing to get is the pho or the Bún bò Huế. Their appetizers are also amazing and it is well worth the trip. Their prices are very fair as well. I am always full whenever I leave the resturaunt. I go here more in the cold weather because soup in the cold is my favorite. Another menu item I enjoy from this location is the Bánh mi. I am excited to try more menu items and would highly recommend this locaton to everyone. read more

The food here is so good. And it's good EVERY TIME. We go here a lot, and seriously,, the food is excellent every single time. We usually get pho and sometimes we get noodles or a sandwich. We haven't ever had anything that wasn't good. The waitstaff is always helpful and friendly and they earn their tips- if you ask for something, it appears quickly and with a smile. We get takeout from here often too and it's always packaged thoughtfully so the bag doesn't sag or the lid doesn't pop off the broth container. Vegetables are always fresh. If you get a pho bowl that has regular broth, you can always sub out for the spicy broth if thats your jam. The ginger chicken pho is a perfect meal when you're sick! read more

Still my favorite in Birmingham! We got the A1. Crisp and savory pork egg rolls. Best of all other egg rolls!!!! B4 Pork and egg roll noodle bowl! So fresh and delicious! And steak pho wick is a must! Love it all! read more

We didn't get good banh mi at our last Vietnamese stop, so we tried this one!! The food and service were amazing! My hubby, daughter, and I enjoyed our meals and the boba. We got a banh mi nem nuong with pate for to-go. It was very well worth it. This is the second Vietnamese place that we stopped at in Birmingham, and I wouldn't mind coming back again. read more

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I am SO happy my boyfriend asked "Is there a good Vietnamese restaurant up there?" -- So I searched Yelp and lo and behold Saigon Noodle House came up. Walking up you could SMELL the delicious smells wafting toward you. Get inside, it was already fairly busy at around 5 on a Wednesday, and we were greeted by the sweetest smiliest hostess ever. It smelled like heaven. Our server (I think our receipt said Lisa) was phenomenal, so on it, quick, friendly, and thorough! I got the extra large P6 (thin beef and meatball pho) and my boyfriend got the beef and brisket. I also got a Bahn mi (BM2) to go. I am not exaggerating when I say this is the BEST PHO BROTH I HAVE EVER HAD. You can taste the deep, rich (yet somehow light?) flavors made with SO MUCH LOVE. It really needed no doctoring with hoisin or sriracha. We were both so so happy and thankful that we decided on Saigon for our dinner before the Janelle Monae show at Avondale. I just ate my Bahn mi today, and it is STILL super fresh and delicious, with a perfectly balanced amount of meat, pickled vegetables and patê. This is added to my list of Birmingham "MUST EATS" It was so good -- we bought a shirt to prove it! It will be proudly worn, and thought back on fondly. We will be back for sure. read more

Saigon Noodle House - We loved this restaurant so much we got a shirt! Very reasonable - Vietnamese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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