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Saigon PAI

4.4 (73 reviews)
ModerateThai, Vietnamese, Bars
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Shawnna P.

The food is so delicious, I couldn't wait for it to cool off before I dug in. I burned the roof of my mouth. Worth it!!!! The chicken spring rolls are great. The red curry was perfection. The house white wine was delicious and cheap!! I could get my drink on and eat a fantastic meal on a budget. That is why so many families were there at 9:30 pm on a Friday night. Great value. But seriously people, put your kids to bed!

Thanksgiving phó. It should be a thing.
Gayan P.

spacious. clean. Extensive menu. I was pleased with my pho and I'll be back to try out more stuff.

Chicken Spring Rolls (3 for $7.99)
Chuan C.

This is a Vietnamese and Thai restaurant. The interior is quite spacious and clean. The food is quite good and the service is courteous and attentive. We ordered the following (i included the menu item number): A1. Chicken Spring Rolls (3 for $7.99). A14. Mango Salad ($11.99). S6. Bun Reu ($15.99). Crab meatloaf, pork soft bone, tofu, pork sausages, tomatoes, shrimp paste, and vermicelli. B3. Bun Ga Nuong ($13.99). Rice vermicelli and grilled chicken. T3. Pineapple Fried Rice ($16.99). T4. Green Curry ($15.99) substitute Beef (+$2.99). D5. Jackfruit Smoothie ($7.50). The Spring Rolls were crispy and fresh. The Mango Salad comes with shrimp chips that are super delicious, the best I've had in years! I usually order a Green Curry because I love to spread it over rice. It definitely did not disappoint.  I had lots of it. The grilled chicken in the Bun Ga Nuong was tender and delicious. The Ben Reu had a great mix of ingredients. The Jackfruit Smoothie was fresh with the right taste. I'm glad my son likes jackfruit too. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms that are wheelchair accessible but wheelchairs can not get there because there are 4 steps to the upper seating area. Review 2023-018

Great view.
Kendall T.

Location is great. Right in the heart of Cabbagetown. Nice seating near an open window. Amazing people watching. The service was friendly albeit slow but the general festive atmosphere and absolutely delicious food made up any gap. Overall, this was just a delicious and amazing Thai and Vietnamese food restaurant.

Beef Khao Soi
Jon-Jon G.

Went in with a craving for Vietnamese food, but ended up satisfying my Thai food craving instead. Didn't even realize they had Thai food as well, but I guess the 'Pai' in the name gave it away. Ended up going with the Beef Khao Soi and it might be my new favourite Khao Soi in the city (now that my favourite spot closed down). Plenty of beef in the Khao Soi and the broth was rich and creamy, plus it was served in a large pho bowl. Wish they had the Asian-style soup spoons instead of the western-style soup spoons though. Will definitely be back and happy to have this spot within walking distance of me.

Espresso martini
Hannah S.

These drinks are so good! The espresso martini was the star of the show, really strong with the Vietnamese coffee, but very sweet and a great combination. We also got a strawberry daiquiri which is like a smoothie and was really sweet and fresh. the lychee martini was strong and sweet, really yummy!

rare beef pho
Alexus T.

This place is unique for it's combination of Thai & Vietnamese mixed menu (not a fusion restaurant). The menu has changed a bit since the last time I was here (seems like there are less pho options) - I usually get rare beef. The meat was average (a bit dry and not too soft), noodles are stuck together but overall it's a good bowl of pho. We came around noon for lunch and it wasn't busy, food arrived quickly!

Bun rieu
Emma H.

Wow I'm so impressed that I would travel 3km out of my way during a snowy winter night to eat here again. Originally didn't expect much authenticity out of a fusion place BUT i was wrong bc this place is bomb. A clean, well-decorated space, with string lights, hanging bulbs, and artsy paintings. A well-lit bar takes place at the right side of the restaurant for those wanting a quiet night of drinks. Upon arrival you're given a soothing pot of jasmine tea. Really just what we needed after a long trek in the snow. "Hands down the best tea ever"; bae and I nodded to each other as we took sips of the warming goodness. (now i know that's weird cuz tea is tea right BUT they really make it well here??? Try it) We went to the booth seating and got the bun rieu and the classic pho dac biet beef pho noodle soup. Ahh hearty and delicious. Ever since reading about bun rieu one time in a blogto article I have been craving to try the crab and shrimp paste tomato-y goodness. It's so good!! I actually have a medium intensity crustacean shellfish allergy but it doesn't stop me from eating lobster, crab, and shrimp (I have reactine and am willing to withstand the discomfort thereafter). The beef pho soup tastes beefier than most other places. It's also more acidic which opens up the appetite. The large portion is very generous and they definitely don't skimp out on the beef toppings. I went into Saigon Pai very tired after no sleep and wanted a quick meal in my belly before I went to bed. I left Saigon Pai feeling reborn, energized, satisfied and content. I had leftovers later in the night but the cold bun rieu was still very tasty and not oily at all which is surprising given that past pho takeouts were meh after a few hours BUT not this place! It's the dedication to details that completes the 5 star rating. I noticed how the forks and knives are wrapped in napkin sets for people who don't prefer using chopsticks. Also the complimentary tea with your own teapot is a nice touch because it allows you to drink at your own pace. Also appreciate them packing my leftover bun rieu for me b/c i'd have spilled it lol. Congratz it's going to be the first Cabbagetown resto on my go-to food spot list.

Roomy place. Going for the bun. Yum.
Martin S.

After walking by a few times and thinking why don't they have any kind of indication outside if they are even open, or what they style of ordering they are into. Seeing someone head in with a bag bursting full of baguettes, I started salivating and had to go in. It's quite a big open space inside, and they now have a rona counter set up as you enter with plenty of space to distance if another customer or delivery person crowds you from behind. Service was hella friendly and casual, and even offered for me to wait inside on a cold and windy March noon hour. "No thanks, I'll be back in 10 minutes", and I was outside stretching my legs. I ordered the Bun Bo Nuong Cha Gio (Rice vermicelli with grilled beef & spring roll). This is a classic dish I've had a few times before; sort of like the pad thai of Vietnamese cuisine. The vermicelli was done perfectly and the sprouts hiding underneath were fresh and crunchy. The Viet sauce that you pour over was tangy and sweet as well. I do miss the random pieces of mint leaves and red chilis available when you dine in but this was a perfect meal to satisfy my Vietnamese food cravings. Then there was the grilled beef, and omg was it good, sitting there, all aromatic and covered with peanuts. Absolutely fabulous flavour and texture, and the smell was out-of-this-world good! Right to the last bite I was shutting my eyes savouring the grilled flavour. Nice portion size too, not skimpy at all. I'll definitely be back and be a regular at Saigon PAI, and when it opens up find me at the bar too!

I came here with a friend for dinner while in the area - she had recommended me to come here since I had not been to this location before. I was very impressed with the overall quality of the food, as well as how friendly the service was, and how clean the interior was too. I also loved how they had both chopsticks and Western-style cuisine available at all tables - a very thoughtful touch. The pineapple fried rice I ordered from here, as well as their mango salad, was all very well made and I was left wanting to order more food. The portions were very generous for the amount of money they charge. I would certainly return in the future.

Grilled pork vermicelli+extra spring rolls, side order of 2 chicken spring rolls, pad thai, Vietnamese iced coffee
Misha I.

I found this place in Uber Eats after being mostly half- satisfied from the takeout Viet food options in the city. Saigon Pai has winning dishes all around. The grilled pork had all lean pieces and were very tender. The spring rolls arrive very very crispy, as if you were enjoying it fresh in the restaurant. And, the salad was extremely fresh and perfectly complements each bite of bun. I saw someone else's review of the Vietnamese iced coffee and I have to say this is the best one that I've ever had. Lastly, the pad thai was also a hit. The portions were so big, I'm saving it for another meal :) I would highly recommend Saigon Pai. All around great takeout experience.

Sometimes I like to treat myself to a little Thai. It was a cold Friday night. It was takeout night. But somebody in the kitchen decided to be cheap and use styrofoam instead of plastic for one of my dishes. The result? A burnt styrofoam and noodles galore all inside my plastic bag. What a way to ruin a Friday night. The green curry was runnier than a children's nose on a playground during recess in December. What a waste of money and noodles.

Kevin S.

Ate here for the first time and was not disappointed. Big portions of tasty food served by friendly staff. We'll recommended

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horrid. bad food. very ill And refused food to help me. A very bad experience. I think their meat is not properly cooked.

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Definitely my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Cabbage town! Reasonable and delicious

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Excellent service and food. Priced reasonably and the portion sizes are good. Definitely recommend

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Authentic Southern Asian food.Amazing price.Just wish they could speed up so that I don't have to wait too long for my food every time.

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The price and portion are good. The food itself is typically Thai; the friendly service is worth going back!

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