First off, they didn't offer hoisin sauce or sriracha with the pho, or even ask if we needed utensils. That was the first sign of how this experience was going to turn out. I had my boyfriend pick up the food and he forgot to check for the hoisin sauce. I can't eat pho without it, so I called the store and was told it was offered but that he must not have heard the employee asking. I tried to eat the pho anyway, and it ended up being one of the worst bowls of pho I've ever had. I'm Vietnamese, so I know what good pho should taste like. The broth was extremely bland and watered down, with no aroma or real pho flavor. Without hoisin sauce it was even worse. I tried adding seasoning to make it taste decent but nothing helped. The noodles were also hard and clumped together in one big chunk. I had to microwave them for about three minutes just to get them to separate. In the end, I gave up and threw away our 2 -$18 bowl of pho. The broth tasted worse than instant pho. Very disappointing. I should have known better than to order pho downtown. read more

Saigon On 7th - Over cooked beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Overall: 4.3/5 [takeout] Vietnamese Iced Coffee/Ca Phe Sua Da ($6): This was your classic strong, dark Vietnamese iced coffee. The color wasn't too light, so I appreciated that they didn't go heavy on the condensed milk. Summer Rolls/Nem Nuong Cuon ($11): These were underwhelming, pretty bland without the peanut sauce, which I thought was just okay as well. OG Banh Mi ($14): Delicious! It was one of our top two banh mi here, along with the lamb one. The bread was nicely toasted, the pâté came through, and all the flavors were on point. Garlic Butter Prawn Bún ($18): The shrimp were perfectly cooked, though the garlic butter flavor wasn't very strong. The vermicelli and veggies were so fresh and tasty together with the nuoc mam that I was able to eat the leftovers without any protein. Curry Ramen ($16): This was our first time trying curry ramen, so we didn't know what to expect. You got to choose your protein, so we went with chashu. The curry had flavors similar to oc len xa dua and was pretty good, and the ramen itself had a great texture. I still prefer regular ramen but would still recommend trying this at least once. read more

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I recommend to take the basil that is in your food and to cut it up and put it in your noodle bowl or Ramen bowl because it pairs with the food so well. The spicy chicken bun which is their rice noodle vermicelli was great. taste was very fresh and the sauce on the side also pairs very well. I also got the curry Ramen , but I wish I would've gotten the beef pho instead- not the biggest fan of curry flavor. The chasu was a bit on the flavorless side also. The egg, however, was the star of the dish. Ultimately a great hole in the wall spot with a small interior and good service but was slightly disappointed with this visit. I do think I'll be back to try their bahn mi read more

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There's not that many good Vietnamese spots in Austin I love - but Saigon on 7th is a top favorite for banh mis and buns. The bread is crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. The grilled pork has amazing flavors. Lots of picked veggies and decent portion size. $11/$12 is way too much to a banh mi, but at least it tastes good! read more

Saigon On 7th - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was good but service was a bit lacking when I came. Perhaps they're a bit short staffed because I noticed that it was only one server the entire night. There's not a lot of seating, but when the entire place is full, it may be too much for 1 person to handle. I got the grilled pork banh mi which was pretty good! Definitely the most flavorful pork banh mi I've had, but also the most expensive. The jalapeño they put in there still has the seeds so it was quite spicy. I ended up taking out the jalapeño. The curry ramen looked really good - the slices of chasu are thick! I didn't get to try but would do so next time. As mentioned seating inside is limited and small. Most tables can seat 2-4, with one big table that can seat 8 max. They do have some outdoor seating, but generally speaking, it's easier to come here with a smaller party. There's a small lot with free parking available. read more

Saigon On 7th - Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cute establishment that offers both dine in and take out. Food and service is great. Had the the OG banh mi and the garlic butter prawn banh mi along with chicken wings to start. Everything was tasty. The only request I would make is that the jalapeños and cucumbers be sliced. The larger cut portions make it difficult to enjoy the sandwich. read more

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First off, I'm really glad our Airbnb for the weekend was just a short walk to this spot. I wanna say people from our party came by Saigon on 7th at LEAST once a day the entire weekend, whether it was for coffee, their delicious banh mi, or recovery pho. It's always nice to find little hidden gems in new towns and even more so when it has the "People Love Us on Yelp" sticker on the door. Nice little restaurant, adequate amount of tables for a quick meal (or even to go), music for the vibes, clean bathrooms, excellent service. Food was delicious and if we're here for longer I would have liked to try more of the menu. Lamb Banh Mi was FIRE. It was a nice combination of flavors I've never had before on a banh mi. Viet coffee was good too. read more

Saigon On 7th - Lamb Banh Mi was spectacular - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Every time we get to So7 were like why did we wait so long?! We started going here when it was a truck down the street but have enjoyed having a brick and mortar to have a nice sit down meal. That thing said, we also have grabbed takeout a few times for a delicious supper. We love that they have easy to switch to vegan options. We usually get the rolls and brussel sprouts and an entree. The team is always nice and it's just plain good. read more

Nothing beats a good banh mi. Sometimes it's hard to find this. Not at Saigon! The bread was perfect, as was everything housed inside it. I find that sometimes places will have banh mi with chewy bread and overcooked meats. You can tell that they love what they do here because it is evident in every bite you take. You can almost taste the pride they put into their product. A friend came to visit and we went here. He grew up on banh mi made by his mom and he gave Saigon praises. That was more than enough for me! read more

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With limited experience but vast appreciation for the craft of a good Banh Mi, this one gets 5 stars. Tucked into the still mostly undisturbed East Side, a bright considered space with good chi, friendly service, and great food. The OG is all that and then some, with perfect pate bringing the richness (layered with classic meat trimmings, crunchy cucumber, carrots, daikon, and cilantro). One and done! Then back again... read more

Saigon On 7th - The OG - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love love, love love this place!! The best banh/buns in austin!! The lamb the chicken super delicious !! My go everytime , Brussel sprouts! And the spicy chicken thigh also!! With a side of broth! . The ambience inside is very small and cozy. With fast friendly service if you haven't yet, you must try them the best in Austin.!! read more

I had high hopes for Bánh mì spot close to my house. I have to say, very nice counter service - quick and very friendly. The space is small but inviting, and great for a quick lunch. The food was a miss, the Bánh mì - both tofu and pulled pork, lacked flavor and I feel like the bread is not the bread for this very specific type of sandwich. It is usually a light, crispy baguette and this bread was the opposite. It was also missing that pickled sweetness that Bánh mìs p pack. Curry ramen was also in my order and I don't think it was as good as I expected it to be. Makes me sad but I would give it another shot and dine in instead. read more

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Would give 10 stars if I could. An unassuming spot located on 7th with amazing Vietnamese fare. I had the OG Banh Mi ($12), and it was one of the best traditional-style banh mi I have EVER had--giant pieces of pork belly, cold cuts, and creamy, rich pâté on a crispy baguette, heaped with banh mi vegetables. My boyfriend had the spicy chicken bun noodle bowl ($15) and said it was "the best Vietnamese food he has ever had." It's a casual, clean spot with limited indoor seating and an outdoor patio. Cool staff. read more

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It's a small place definitely needs a paint job and updated tables. The service was excellent! We ordered the pho, pork bahn mi, jellyfish beer and Vietnamese ice coffee. The broth on the pho was excellent they used flat noodles which I'm not a fan of but that being said it was really good! The pork bahn mi was excellent! The pickled vegetables were good and the meat was seasoned just right. The coffee was strong just the way we like it and the beer was smooth. We will definitely comeback here again. read more

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Happy to find Saigon on 7th during a cold period in ATX. I walked in to a friendly staff. I love how simple the menu was as well. I've been here previously when it was a food truck too. The pho ga was yummy! Great chicken, you Could tell it was fresh and cooked well. The OH bahn mi was great as well, but surprising how expensive it was. I grew up going to viet restaurants in Houston where you could get a banh mi for $5, so not sure why they need to be priced so expensive here. It's not like there are so many ways to make a banh mi expensive, pretty simple dish. Overall, experience was nice and glad to have found this place on the east side read more

Saigon On 7th - Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Decided to stop in for Pho eventually after spotting it while driving and seeing the reviews which looked very promising, and they were certainly right. I will say that at $18 a bowl this pho is arguably the most expensive I've ever seen, but it can't be denied that you are 100% paying for quality pho of a kind of caliber that you really don't find anywhere else. The noodles are shorter & wider than I've seen of the typical long & stringy uniform noodles that almost everywhere else serves, and you can tell as a result that these are made in-house. The broth is absolutely incredible as well, and not scorching hot when it hits the table as is usually the case. Buyers be warned that instead of the basil, cilantro, beansprouts, jalepenos (!!!), etc. being served on the side they are all inside the Pho when it's served, so be sure to tell them to exclude something while ordering or else. At the price point it's at this definitely won't be a constant haunt to scratch my Pho itch, but if I'm feeling a little extra fancy and want to experience the phoking real deal, I'll be coming here for sure. read more

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It was a freezing day in Austin, and I was seriously craving ramen. I'm also a huge curry fanatic, so when I saw curry ramen on the menu at Saigon on 7th, I had to try it. I highly recommend getting it with chashu - it's probably the best ramen chashu I've ever had! The slightly crispy exterior added an amazing texture and flavor to the dish. The sauce they give you for the soup has a bit of spice, but it complements the curry broth so well. Parking was great - they have their own parking lot, which made things super convenient. The service was fine - nothing standout, but it got the job done. If you're in the area and craving something warm, comforting, and flavorful, the curry ramen at Saigon on 7th is a must-try! read more

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So far no other spot in Austin has effectively satisfied a craving for a bahn mi like this place. They're fantastic and for under $20 it's a great pick. Definitely add the pate to the bahn mi, it's great. Inside is quaint and cozy, a perfect low key spot that crushes what they do read more

Got the Spicy Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich, the meat was nice and juicy, the overall flavor was a bit bland for me, but a good basic option for people not wanting to go out of the box on the taste buds. Wonderful amount of avocado and perfectly ripe for the topping for $2 extra. Fast service and completely fresh food. read more

Saigon On 7th - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

They have great bahn mi at this cozy East 7th Vietnamese spot. When i was there, a girl at the counter was swooning over the cocktails too.

So delicious, a little pricey but you can taste the freshness in the ingredients. I got the lemon grass tofu banh mi and my boyfriend got the OG banh mi which he said was amazing and especially loved the pate. The tofu was so delicious and a perfect texture. The toppings were loaded up and so crisp which paired perfectly with the crunch of the bread. Cute place too and they were playing Spider-Man on the TV which I enjoyed! read more

Hostess wouldn't make eye contact for 15 min and walked past us without a "it's busy", literally no service and had to walk out. Love the food, fuck this place now. read more

The staff is very friendly. Its a cute little spot that feels intimate. The food was so delicious. We got the shrimp spring roll and the peanut sauce was thick and creamy! The bahn mi was well seasoned, fresh veggies and the bread was a fluffy dream. read more

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I've been missing out on this place, but it's a bit out of the way for us. It's a small spot, conveniently located right off busy 7th Street. We started with the octopus skewers, which were incredibly flavorful! The dish includes three skewers marinated in a tangy lime and fish sauce, served with pickled cucumbers. We loved it! We also tried the fish sauce wings. The sauce was absolutely delicious. Since it settles at the bottom of the bowl, the wings stay perfectly crispy, so make sure to dip them in the sauce for the full experience! For our main course, we ordered two banh mis. I went with the OG, which features pork, Vietnamese ham, pâté, and fresh veggies. The bread was flaky and soft--I was impressed! My husband ordered the marinated pork banh mi and added pâté and avocado. He said it was fantastic! We'll definitely be coming back again! read more

Saigon On 7th - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The grilled pork banh mi was delicious down to the last bite. The rich fatty pork was cooked perfectly and very well seasoned. The vegetables cut through the richness to bring balance to the sandwich. The daikon, carrots, cucumber and jalapeño made the sandwich perfect. I added some house made sambal for some extra spice. The special beef in betel leaf was very delicious topped with green onion and peanuts for extra crunch. Paired with the sambal for a truly delicious bite of food. The spring roll was very tasty. Fresh herbs encompassed the fried spring roll wrapped in the rice paper for a wonderfully chewy, crunchy and fresh bite. The service was excellent, Andy was very friendly and helped with any menu questions. The food came out quickly and was extremely fresh. Quality ingredients were used. read more

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Great spot! I got some small plates on the happy hour, which was a pretty good deal. Next time I'd like to try bun, since not a lot of Vietnamese places have that. Service was really good, waiter was quick and friendly. Good spot for a quick bite. read more

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Ordered delivery. Banh mi meat was so burnt all you could taste was carcinogens. Friend went and tried in person and it was fine. Hate restaurants that choose to serve worse food to customers who ordered delivery and only serve quality to customers in person. read more

Love their curry ramen! Two hefty pieces of char siu plus egg topped off a bowl of noodles, bamboo shoots and fresh herbs in a piping hot curry broth. Yummmm. The generous protein component was a very nice surprise, as I'm used to just one paper-thin sliver from other establishments. Tasty lamb and pork banh mis too, although was a tad salty. But lamb, though! You usually don't get these options at Viet places. Thumbs up for offering these unique items. It's great that Saigon Le Vendeur now has a brick and mortar location. All the better to indulge on those cold winter days. I'm really looking forward to my next bowl of curry ramen. read more

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The best Vietnamese I have had in a long time. I came here two days in a row because I so enjoyed the first day :) Day 1: Got pho bo, summer rolls, fried egg rolls. The summer rolls were crunchy and the peanut sauce had a little kick which I love. Fried egg rolls (there are 5! That's a great value) were flavorful and the fish sauce was refreshing . Presentation was very nice. Service was prompt and friendly. 7th street in that area is a bit run down- the front porch may benefit from a small partition for more private vibes :) Day 2: I got the summer rolls and egg rolls again. That is a glowing review in itself . I also ordered the curry ramen with chashu. I had never had a coconut curry based ramen, it took my mind a second to wrap around it! While chatting with one of the nice fellas at the restaurant, he mentioned that when they were still a food truck, this Thai-Japanese fusion ramen became a winter tradition. I thought that was a lovely and endearing bit of the restaurant's personal history. I recommend breaking the basil up into the ramen as soon as you get your bowl. Since the bowl was so full, I didn't see it under the generous helping of chashu and the flavor of the heavier coconut curry was balanced so well by the fresh basil. read more

This is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant known for their banh mi. I got the grilled pork banh mi, which was a bit pricey at $12, but I enjoyed it. It was filled with lots of vegetables. The interior was small and unassuming with very friendly staff. It is a dine-in restaurant, but I got my sandwich to go. The AC was very cold inside, and I was chilled to the bone just standing there for a few minutes. There are only a few parking spots next to the shop. read more

Saigon On 7th - Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The curry ramen was incredible. The broth was so well balanced and flavorful with subtle (not overpowering) hints of lemongrass basil and coconut. It tasted like someone's mom had been boiling away for an entire day. I say mom because men tend to make ramen broth way too salty imo! Also, very generous portions of chashu and noodles for a very reasonable price. The staff were friendly and helpful. This was such a lovely experience! read more

Saigon On 7th - Curry Ramen. Amazing. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wow! What a hidden gem. The noodles were absolutely delicious, can't wait to return to try more of the menu!

Very fast and friendly service. I'm a ramen lover and this was my first time having curry ramen. I fell in love! It was extremely flavorful. I bet it would've been really great with the chasu but I was in the mood for seafood. We sat outside. On such a beautiful day, I appreciate the outdoor seating. read more

Saigon On 7th - Curry Ramen - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Decent banh mis and friendly service; the bread was fluffy and the filling was decent but not necessarily abundant for the price of around $13-17 -- easy, no-frills spot, I think it was a great Asian spot adapted for westerners, but it didn't feel 100% authentic read more

Loving this brick and mortar version of the food truck! The truck was good but this place is great! The staff is so friendly and personable, literally everything on the menu is delicious, and I love that they have drinks now. It's fast and friendly, good for a quick dinner before you head off somewhere in East Austin. We love having them nearby. read more

Cozy place with indoor and covered outdoor seating. Excellent service and food presentation. Curry bowl had freshly grilled chicken and was mild. Need to return to try the Pho soup. 5/15 Pho had good broth lots of brisket. FYI veggies were already in the bowl. read more

Saigon On 7th - Pho beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I ordered the grilled pork banh mi and curry ramen via ubereats. The price for the food was great and the food was quite delicious. The curry ramen was $13 and banh mi was $10. I especially enjoyed the curry ramen as it tasted like Thai curry but in ramen form so something different. I like that chashu were caramelized on the outside and the Ajitama egg were seasoned perfectly. The grilled pork banh mi was also delicious. I would definitely order from here again as the price and the quality of the food is great. read more

Saigon On 7th - Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Service was a 10/10 Food was delicious and came out quick ! I recommend the corn ribs and mango salad very light and refreshing and the sauce on the corn ribs was a great pair. The ambience in real chill and a small space definitely will be back to try more items read more

Saigon on 7th has moved into their new brick-and-mortar just down the street from their food truck/trailer location. Their new digs are comfy, casual, and very inviting. I came with friends and we shared across their menu, so everyone could get a taste. Chicken Banh Mi was outstanding...perfectly flaky roll that packed a ton of flavor. Lamb Bun (noodle bowl) was incredible...the earthy/gamey flavors of the lamb blending with the sweet/vinegary flavors of the pickled veggies and the crunch of the lettuce. So good! And then the was the curry ramen, a seasonal special with chicken, basil, and a perfectly cooked custard egg. Normally I'm a ramen purist, but the bowl was so comforting and the SE Asian flavors were like a dynamic symphony, harmonizing together to create a wonderful experience. Both the Spring rolls and the Summer rolls were outstanding. The peanut sauce that came with them is made in house. Very delicious and wasn't overly sweet. Last note, if you want to kick the whole experience up to 11...they make their own fermented sambal (chili garlic sauce), that's so wonderfully vibrant and garlicky, with just the right kick of heat. All this with kind, friendly service and a great soundtrack to set a lovely mood. Saigon on 7th was a phenomenal experience! Can't wait to go back for more. read more

The service and food overall is great. Super chilled and laid back. If you're wondering what to order: *Small plates: -Grilled octopus skewers are a must! It's grilled nicely and not overly chewy and that chili oil fish sauce is so good! -summer rolls are good too (side note: dip the summer roll in that chili oil fish sauce - I think it goes really well with it). -corn ribs were really good, too (unless you don't like mayo- don't get it). -wings just needed more sauce (it was all at the bottom). If you get this, ask for extra the passion fruit garlic oil fish or just make sure to get the chili oil from the bottom. *Banh mi: -O.G (good overall especially if you like pate) -Lamb (it's good overall, too; it isn't out of this world or super special, but it gets the job done and a decent banh mi). I really like this jasmine iced tea (sweetened with mango). It's not too sweet either. If you like super sweet - I don't think it will be sweet enough for ya. It's a chilled place with good food. I heard the ramen is good but I've haven't had it yet. Free Sapporo beer starting at 4pm through close! Don't know if that will change but hey free beer! :) read more

Saigon On 7th - Summer rolls with peanut dipping sauce and grilled octopus skewers - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas