This is my go to place for work lunch breaks. Food comes out quick and when you ask for spicy they always have something strong enough. Really nice and simple Menu and they have a good drink selection read more

Been here several times over the years and the pho is consistently very good. They use good quality chicken in the chicken pho. They are one of the few places since covid that still has bottles of condiments of the table for use instead of pre-portioned cups which is a plus from this hoisin/sriracha lover. Recently expanded and cute inside, quiet with lots of space to study or work while you eat. Looks like they recently removed the banh mi from the menu which I think is a mistake. It also seems they have also increased their prices which is reflective of the times and university location. read more

Saigon Pho - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

A recent visit to Saigon Pho had me really disappointed. I ordered a BBQ pork sandwich, and it was filled with slices of a chewy, fatty mystery item. I couldn't figure out what it was. This mystery item overrode all of the other flavors from the BBQ pork and pickled veggies that were dull tasting to start with. The only thing that I have eaten before that resembled that mystery meat's texture and taste is pig ears, which I do not go out of the way to eat. I'm not going back to find out exactly what it was, or will be returning to Saigon Pho anytime soon. read more

Saigon Pho - BBQ Pork Sandwich - had a chewy item that tasted like rubbery fat. - Vietnamese Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Best pho place in tucson. Miss Saigon is absolute garbage compared to Saigon pho's broth. Great msg and love the chili sauce. Cute buff Asian guy at the front. I seen him on TikTok read more

Great Pho and also beef broth with Shrimp available! Gluten-free and excellent home made chili oil on the table (also gluten-free).

Loved the Pho and loved the ambiance. Service was also very good. We passed through on a Sunday evening and the place was buzzing. Very fun location. read more

Saigon Pho is everything that you want in a little retreat from the business of campus and university streets. When you walk in your eyes go everywhere, from the wall of delicious menu items to the many hanging plants and lanterns. It's casual, quick, economical and delicious. It checks all of the boxes. It's also one of the only phó shops in Tucson that offers vegetarian broth which is huge and super hard to find. My favorites are the vegetarian soup which come loaded with veggies and tofu, and the tofu lemongrass bahn mí. So freaking good. It makes you feel that you've just loaded your body up with nutrients and soul nourishment. Plus if you want a sweet treat you can grab a boba in tons of flavors like taro, mango or green tea. As a vegetarian with a meat loving boyfriend we can both come here and be happy with our choices and get a lot for our money. I always have leftovers that I can't wait to enjoy later. This is truly a hidden gem tucked away behind the shops of University Blvd. read more

I had the seafood pho (even though it had egg noodles instead of pho noodles). Overall it was ok until I got to the broth. Too salty! However, the service was excellent overall and the girl up front was really nice. Would I come back again? Sure thing I would! The Thai Iced Tea with boba spoke for itself. Something within walking distance from my hotel and had generally good food? I'd be back but definitely order something else instead. read more

Saigon Pho - Seafood pho with egg noodles. The broth was a pork broth and not your general broth that you find in pho dishes. Wish it were pho broth. - Vietnamese Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Our usual place, Miss Saigon happened to be closed, so we tried this, for take out Pho. Very good, but I think a bit more expensive than Miss Saigon. read more

Super yummy fried tofu! Love the thai tea boba. Good prices too! Spring rolls were good, not my favorite but that's personal taste. Nice relaxing music too. Will be back! read more

I love this place. The food is so good. I can never finish all my food but I'm always happy to take the leftovers

I was craving some Vietnamese while visiting family in Tucson and stumbled across this gem near the university. My spicy noodles with tofu were delicious, try the coconut shrimp too. My wife had a tasty Banh Mi sandwich. The service is friendly and fast. read more

Saigon Pho is always our go-to when we're in Tucson. Phil is the best- he's patient with our complicated requests for "slight changes" and always delivers on quality. Our favorites- the lemongrass tofu Banh Mi and the vegetarian Pho. Yes, why do I order vegetarian Pho, for Pete's sake? Because it's just that good! I've tried it in other places but it just doesn't compare. And you can't leave Saigon Pho without a bubble tea. They have as many options as there are days in a month! And when I asked for hot tea with boba, Phil was open minded to trying it out and never gave me a hard time about it, unlike some other boba places. We won't be back in Tucson for a while but when we do, we'll be back to visit, Phil! Go BTS! read more

The food here is comparable to other Vietnamese restaurants like Miss Saigon. But the reason why we go here over over others is for their boba smoothies. They are super good. My favorite flavors are the coconut, watermelon, and lychee. It is a great place to eat when you're near the U of A! read more

Saigon Pho - Beef Lemon Grass and Boba Smoothie - Vietnamese Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Service was absolutely horrendous. No one asked if I wanted anything to drink, no on checked in on me, and the people appeared grumpy. The food was also not that great. I ordered chicken curry expecting chicken in a thick curry. Instead I got an odd chicken noodle soup hold the noodles. The broth had somewhat of a curry flavor but not what I expected. I would avoid this place and go to pei Wei. Its also cheaper at Pei Wei. read more

Saigon Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I ate an early dinner here yesterday before ushering at Centennial Hall. The menu is vast and covers a whole wall. You order at the counter. I had a Thai tea with boba balls and a chicken hot pot soup. It came to $16.41 including tax. The soup and drink were both fairly good. It took a long time to get my food and I was late to Centennial. This is far from the best Vietnamese restaurant in Tucson. It is acceptable, though, and the most conveniently located if you're going to a show at Centennial Hall. read more

My favorite place to get pho! I stop here at least once a week. The only down side is the sometimes slow service, but other than that, it's the best! read more

Saigon Pho - Chicken and egg noodle pho, yellow curry chicken, egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I work next door so it's really easy to walk downstairs and get the sandwich to go - much better choice than the Chipotle, Jimmy Johns, and other choices around University and Park. The crowd skews older - a lot of the students can't seem to find their way here, which is fine with me because sometimes they run out of seats at lunch time (well, not during Covid ...) When I have the time to eat inside, I've only every ordered the Pho. I don't know why I'd ever switch - solid broth, huge portion, fast and friendly service - what's not to like? read more

Saigon pho is the best pho I've had in Tucson so far! Their vegetable soup is awesome - lots of cabbage, broccoli, carrots and big pieces of tofu! Really appreciate the generous portions! I also love how they give you your personal plate of veggies and herbs to add to your pho. I'm excited to try their other vegetarian and vegan options but I usually get stuck with always eating my favorites! Their boba is good too, I got it with just sweetened green tea, but they also seem to offer soy milk as a substitute for milk which I think is awesome. I'm jealous of my sister who goes to UA, cause if I lived near campus I'd eat here all the time! read more

Saigon Pho - My vegetable soup (pho) and my sisters pho tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

A nice chill place to eat at. There's a lot to choose from on the menu. The inside of the restaurant looks pretty awesome too. Great place to eat on a Friday night. read more

Few restaurants attain the dreaded Single Star, but Saigon Pho has worked diligently to earn theirs. They have banished all traces of flavor from their dishwater soup, substituted weak broth for sauce on their so-called noodle dishes, and their salad rolls remain, six years later, as flaccid tubes of damp vermicelli and iceberg lettuce. Their Vietnamese sandwiches continue to taste like mealy Safeway bread, while their overcooked and unseasoned meat will clog your throat like damp strips of leather. Saigon Pho's food is a statement of contempt for their patrons. The tables are invariably dirty, the service is often slow and incompetent, and the prices are absurdly high for the waste they pass off as food. You will not find a worse Vietnamese restaurant in Tucson--indeed, to do so anywhere would be a challenge. It is incomprehensible that anyone could give this insult of a restaurant a five-star review; perhaps these people are offended by flavor, or they are culinary masochists, or they relish playing a cruel prank on you. Do not trust their wormtongue-words. Do not go to Saigon Pho. read more

This place is conveniently located near my work, but I've only been 3-4 times. I am not a big fan of pho in general, so I order the bahn mi sandwich (bbq pork or roast pork). It's only $5. I like the baguette and the meat is ok. The jalapeños can be very hot, so I take them out. I prefer other boba places to this one. The Thai tea ($3) wasn't as refreshing and the boba pearls were a little tough. Some pearls would get stuck in the straw too. Today was the first time I've tried their boba. There are a lot of menu options which is a plus. The interior isn't bright and the tables are kind of close together. read more

Saigon Pho - Thai boba tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Love this place! Best pho for vegetarians and vegans! They use veggie broth! Their bahn mi sandwiches will knock your socks off! There are several veggie pho options and the portions are huuuge!!! I'm a huge food snob and this place meets the mark 100%. Close to the Uni if you go/ teach/ work there, and next to a parking lot incase ya dont! read more

Honestly, the setting is much nicer than Miss Saigon and the bowls look cute. I mean cute is when I pay a price for an XL in Phoenix and get an XS small in Tucson read more

Awesome food here. My wife got the Pho and I tried a baguette. We loved it. The boba smoothies were also delicious.

Only place by campus for Banh Mi (I wish Lee's Sandwiches had a location in Tucson!). Used to be $3.50 but has increased to $4.50 but has also gotten bigger. Large selection and always tasty; the bread is especially delicious. Pho is alright, not the first place I would go--I get #26 and sometimes, the chicken tastes sweet. Not as consistent as Miss Saigon. Also, never get boba, it sucks end of story. Drinks are decent but always ask for them without boba. The owner is an incredibly nice old man who always wears a newsboy hat and a smile. In short: I recommend the Banh Mi (BBQ Pork). Filling and great for the price. read more

As a grad student at the U of A, I can't begin to tell you how thankful I am for this place. Given the lack of tasty, healthy, and reasonably priced food options around campus, Saigon Pho stands out as a beacon of hope. The menu features a number of highlights: $4.50+tax will get you a banh mi sandwich with one of a wide variety of toppings. The lemongrass tofu sandwich is delicious and a great choice for vegetarians; I also enjoy the barbecued pork, and the express special (a combination of two kinds of pork) is pretty good as well. To be honest, I don't think I've had a bad sandwich here, and they're far more interesting and cost-effective than the other sandwich offerings on University. A note on the sandwiches: you used to be able to get a sandwich here for less than $4, and veteran customers may experience a bit of sticker shock at the new higher prices. I agree that it's no fun having to pay more, but the sandwiches are bigger now and admit it: you weren't full after the old ones and you know it! $5.99+tax will get you some decent chicken curry and a choice of rice or a baguette. The curry sauce is a yellow coconut milk curry, and it's pretty darned good. Less impressive is the chicken itself, though I'm not sure I can articulate what's wrong with it. They give you dark meat chicken, which I actually prefer, but the texture is not the best. An office mate once described it as "actually kind of nasty," but I disagree -- I would prefer to say "less than great, but not a deal-breaker." The more important point here, I think, is this: for $6 and change you can eat real food that tastes pretty good without going far from campus. Not a bad deal if you ask me. They also do a pretty good pho, which is a noodle soup in a rich beef broth with a bunch of different ingredients depending on which option you choose. If you've never had Vietnamese food, then you owe it to yourself to go get yourself some pho, and if you want to discharge this obligation close to campus (or if you just want some pho and don't want to go very far), then this is a fine place to get it. In my opinion, though, Miss Saigon (at the corner of Campbell and Speedway) is quite a bit better for pho -- go there instead if that's a viable option. And actually, let me make that a more general point: Miss Saigon is a better Vietnamese restaurant overall than this one, and so if you're not a U of A student trying to get a quick bite to eat between classes, then go there instead. But if you're sick of the rest of the garbage on University and need a place to get some real food without breaking the bank, this place should be a regular in your rotation. read more

Ass food with ass service. Every single table had some sort of trash or spill on it, but servers didn't seem to give a rat's ass whenever they mosied by (and mosy they did). Server spilled my water cup and halfassedly wiped it down, left my cup on its side, mosied away. Pork bun was warm, if not downright hot. Pork looked questionable, as in, "Why the hell am I eating this?" You can tell just by stepping foot inside that at no point in time did anyone ever give a crap about this craphole. read more

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a PHO-natic (see what I did there? If you don't press the "Funny" button after that, I obviously just can't impress you) and it is my go-to choice for lunch, every day. Now, that being said, coupled with my low-sensitivity taste buds which are very welcoming to almost any sort of food, this place is o.k. at best. Any Pho place starts off at 5 stars in my head... just for serving this delicious treat. However, this place seems to get a little carried away with the pepper, I'll add that myself if I want it, thank you. They are also quite pricey for what it is... I will pay 20 bucks for lunch without much complaint... usually... but paying 20 bucks for a place with the menu on the wall behind the counter seems a little steep. (minus one star) Now, the worst part of all... parking, oh... my... nonexistent! This section of town, if you didn't know, is the "cool" section, the "hip" section, or, as I like to call it, the "Make Andre' feel 155 years old" part of town. However, I guess carpooling isn't "cool" any more... because it seems CRAZY to try and find a spot, and the available spots are all along the street, back-in only spots... which means for people like myself with big trucks, a little bit of tricky driving maneuvering, but it's ok with me, sorry college kids, I LIKE getting honked at! (preposition to end the sentence? eek.) (Minus one star) Well, kids, thats the skinny on Saigon Pho... mediocre, there's better options close by, in my humble opinion. Cheers- dRe' read more

Saigon Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I love Saigon. It's conveniently located in Main Gate Square across the street from the museum and behind the Urban Outfitters. I appreciate Miss Saigon because it accommodates vegetarians very well with its huge vegetarian menu (in fact, it's separate from the carnivore menu). And it's worth noting that it's one of two places in Tucson that serves vegetarian Pho with a vegetable broth. I'd recommend the #4 or the lemongrass tofu banh mi. And be sure to grab a drink with your order. They've got some incredible boba tea & smoothies (I recommend trying the Taro smoothie). read more

I've been eating at Saigon Pho since I was a freshman at the U of A. Three years later, and the food is still good. I almost always get #35, the Pho Tai Nam. The broth is a yummy blend of sweet and savory, and the portions are big enough to leave me stuffed. The Taro Boba here is pretty good too --sadly they were out of Taro when I went to visit today. Although the food isn't as great as Miss Saigon's, its definitely convenient for students who live on campus. The cashiers/servers are all college students and are friendly and courteous. However, when I visited today, my boba order took almost half an hour to get to me...and it never really got to me, per se. I came in during the beginning of the dinner rush period and I ordered a Passion Fruit smoothie and a #35. About fifteen minutes into my pho, I ask one of the cashiers where my drink is. He says they're swamped with orders and it'll take a couple of minutes to make. Fair enough. I finished my pho and sat waiting for another ten minutes or so and I see the same cashier drop off the drink at a different table and walk away. I walked up to said table and let them know about the mistake. They sheepishly handed me the drink and I left. Normally this doesn't happen, but it isn't the first time my drink order was forgotten. I give Saigon Pho a solid three stars for their food, ambience, and service (when my drink isn't missing!). read more

Such an amazing variety of foods to try! The Rare Beef Pho is really good, great price and a generous portion. It has all the right flavours. I also really like the Boba Smoothies, I think I had Mango last time and it was gooood. I haven't had a Banh Mi yet but they all look yum. The service is friendly and the food comes out at an acceptable speed. The best part, I mean BEST...the Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls!!! They are fresh, large and just all round awesome. I have tried Shrimp Spring Rolls at about 7 or 8 other Vietnamese restaurants around the country and none have compared. I have basically given up try to find a good match because I am always disappointed when I compare them. The sauce is great too, perfect balance not too sweet, nutty creaminess. Some sauces are too tangy or watery, theirs is perfect. They have nailed it and I'm forever changed! read more

Nice ambiance (I agree that the TV's could go). The place has a warm vibe to it and I love the big oak table. I got some dish that was pictured in one of the articles about the restaurant. It had some pork and cucumbers and noodles and crushed peanuts and came with a sort of fish sauce. It was not that great - a little bland. My girlfriend got the pho and it was delicious. I regretted not having gotten it myself. Also she's a big fan of their avocado smoothie with boba (which I like to think is a euphemism for something sexual). Given the demise of Asian Sandwich Deli on Speedway, I'll have to come back here and try a sandwich. Hopefully that'll inspire an extra star given the other reviews. read more

This is a really good place to get Vietnamese food. Affordable, good ambient environment (I wish they didn't have flat screen TVs through). Food is very fresh and delicious, big portion too. All the dishes are numbered. For those who don't speak Vietnamese or afraid to pronounce foreign words, just tell the waitress what number you want. My boyfriend and I shared #31, Bun Thit Nuong (BBQ pork and vermicelli, with fresh cucumbers, bean sprouts, egg rolls, and crushed peanuts). It was large enough for both of us and for $8 for two, it was not a bad deal at all. We also got fresh homemade soy milk. It was delicious as well. They have Boba tea, smoothies, and Mexican Coca Cola. They don't deliver, which is too bad. I would definitely go back. read more

My first experience with Vietnamese food...and I regret it. The Pho was decent, ordered Chicken. However veggies were very sparse. The worst part of this trip was by far the Pork BBQ Sandwich. there were very few pieces of meat in the bread, and my first bite was actually into a piece of bone. At least 50% of it was fatty gristle. Yuck. Also very little veggies on this sandwich too.....isn't that the cheapest part to fill a sandwich with? I won't be back. read more

Not bad. I like the Banh Mi (viet sandwich) with eggs and marinated pork along with an avocado boba. I also had the pho ga (chicken noodles soup) and it was not bad either. However, on the last visit, I had the vegetarian veggie rice stick noodles...#20 I believe...and I did not like it. Half the rice stick noodles were cold and were sticking to each other so they probably just quickly heated up those noodles. I guess they did not bother to even separate the noodles so that is a downer. However, the fake chicken was not bad (didn't taste like chicken...more like tofu). The price was slightly high but I guess everyone is raising their prices now. read more

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I dig this place. Really good prices on the sandwiches and lots of veg selections. The #15 veggie pho is really damn good. I'm a fan for sure. I can't speak on the total veganism of the place though cuz, while you can ask for no mayo on the sandwich, the rolls seem awfully buttery. I guess I should ask, but am too afraid of the answer. The boba tea is killer. If you want it vegan though you gotta stay away from the best flavors (taro, coconut) and choose one of these four which don't have a creamer base: strawberry pineapple lychee kiwi Very friendly, very clean, and pretty quick. Now, can we talk about those styrofoam cups for water? In 2010 who the hell uses styrofoam? read more

this place deserves so much more recognition for what it is, they have great service and amazing comfort food! I wanted to return my boba because i wasn't a fan of the flavor and they gladly made me another one or offered to give me a refund. I highly recommend the ox tail ramen and spring rolls as well :) read more

I gotta be honest with you -- I'm just not that impressed. Miss Saigon is bit of a walk away on Campbell so this place might be better distance-wise from campus, but if you have a car, go to Miss Saigon instead. The pho here has no depth of flavor. I've been here two or three times and got different bowls of pho, but they're just not that tasty. As simple as pho sounds, there needs to be a fine balance of delicious goodness that goes into the broth -- it's a basic Vietnamese dish with a lot of soul, and I feel like you can judge any Vietnamese restaurant off the quality of its pho. The pho here almost tastes watery with little flavor -- I find myself dumping in sriracha just to make it taste like something. The food here is just bland. The quality is not there. I feel like the menu is almost too large for such a small restaurant to execute well. I've had boba from here as well, and I always end up with icy chunks that the bottom. Really, go to Miss Saigon. They execute flawlessly and give you delicious Vietnamese cuisine for a better price. read more

Had the shredded pork banh mi, and I have to say I was thouroughly impressed! As with most regional sandwiches like the po' boy, cuban sandwich, philly cheesesteak, and the banh mi (to name a few) the filling is only half of the equasion. You need to have good bread, and not just any old bread, the type of bread that made that specific sandwich famous. And the french baguette at Saigon Pho hit it right on the nose. RidAKulousness! Also had the #23 Pho with brisket and meatballs. The broth was too beefy and not floral enough, and was waaaaay too peppery. More flavor than the broth at Miss Saigon on my last visit though. Substantial amount of condiments too. Portion was HUGE! Not too hot about the $1.00 can of coke either. read more