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    Saigon Restaurant

    4.1 (137 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tofu with lemongrass
    Angie K.

    It's funny, I've noticed this place forever and just never stopped in. I finally did recently and was pleasantly surprised! I wanted something vegetarian with noodles and this didn't disappoint. The dish was quite good and very flavorful. I also had the Vietnamese coffee and hadn't had it served as a hot water pour in pot setup. That was unique. I will definitely be back to explore more of the vegetarian options and see what else can be made vegetarian. Our server was very attentive and super friendly - no complaints on the service. I can't believe it took me so long to get myself in there!! I will be back.

    Vietnamese Coffee
    Lauren M.

    Quick and clean meal. They had 4 vegetarian options for meals & my server was really knowledgeable on recommendations. Service was super fast, meals were large.

    Pho

    I'm born and raised in abq and this is my FAVORITE restaurant. The food is delicious and consistent which is hard to find!!! They do takeout as well as dine in and the takeout is just as good. Its always quiet and clean inside as well. I always get the rare beef pho and it always hits. Also I've had the same server every time I've been here (honestly probably 50+ times) and he is such a delight.

    Deep Fried Catfish
    James L.

    Great service and Awesome food! I've had the Pho and the deep fried catfish and both are excellent!!

    Saigon Restaurant. Front facade.
    John S.

    I've come here for lunch a few times and finally tried it for dinner on Saturday, January 22, 2022. My wife and I arrived at approximately 6:15 PM and there were only three other tables. She'd never been here so we order two pork and shrimp spring roll appetizers with peanut sauce and a pot of hot jasmine tea. The light tea really hit the spot and the opaque rice paper wraps showed off the large shrimp nestled inside the spring rolls. These were fresh rolls and stuffed with ingredients. My wife ordered the beef pho and I had the broken rice with shredded pork, grilled prawns and a steamed egg pie with meatloaf. I added some hot oil to my dish and it took it to the next level. The broken rice had tiny grain rice and the tender and moist shredded pork dissolved in my mouth. My prawns were super large and the steamed egg pie may have looked a bit suspicious but tasted marvelous. Let me just say they have generous portions. My wife barely finished her pho and I had to waddle out of the restaurant like an over engorged duck. For 2 springs rolls, a pot of jasmine tea, and two main courses we paid a total of $37.31. Not too pricey for all that food.

    Alyse B.

    Favorite pho spot in ABQ!! I usually get #13 rare beef pho. You gotta add all the fix-ins, cilantro, bean sprouts, basil, lime, and if you're feeling real nice gotta add the hoisin sauce and sriracha!! They are very friendly and have an extensive menu so everyone's sure to enjoy something even vegetarians and vegans. Definitely want to try more of their dishes but their pho is so good

    Chicken noodle soup (Right), Special beef soup (Left)

    Excellent service, food came out fast and piping hot, everything tasted so fresh and delicious. At a great price this is 100% worth it. It's a quite atmosphere, very comfortable and clean :-)

    The special combo!
    James L.

    A query of Vietnamese and Pho joints in Albuquerque (known by locals as ABQ) via my handy Yelp app yield a surprisingly high number of search results. I asked the friendly manager type fellow who waited on me during my recent visit to Saigon Restaurant, and he explained that after the Vietnam War, New Mexico and particularly Albuquerque was a major resettlement area for refugees. He mentioned that his family has been in the area for several generations. Well ABQ has definitely benefited from this population, especially when it comes to one of my favorite foods - Pho. One typically thinks that really good pho is reserved for the usual suspects of NYC, LA, Houston, New Orleans...and I guess the DC area (and that's a stretch). The Pho at Saigon Restaurant is very good. The broth is aromatic with notes of star anise, cardamon, and ginger - a bit on the salty side for my taste, but only a slight detraction there. Unlike at too many pho restaurants, this place DOES NOT skimp on the ingredients. The large bowl has a good heaping serving of noodles and plenty of cuts of meat. As usual, I got the "special" which has all of the prime as well as "odd" cuts such as tripe and tendon. Bonus points since in addition to the condiments of Sriracha, hoison, and fish sauce, there was also scratch made chili oil. Good portion sizes and plentiful basil, bean sprouts, and jalapeno slices meant I did not leave hungry. I'm sure there are other places in ABQ for great Vietnamese cuisine, but you can't go wrong here.

    Cashier with nice granite tops!!!
    Robert S.

    We've been regular patrons of this restaurant for years. The authentic egg rolls are unique and hard to find anywhere else. Grilled shrimp and Chinese broccoli are our other favorites but too many to list. Vicky is very nice and humble.

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    Excellent! The Pho is great here - one of the best that I have had in a long time. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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    #101 with tutu is sooooo good. My husband loves the #62 with chicken. Great food and awesome service.

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    If you are in Albuquerque and craving a solid banh mi, CODA Bakery is a great spot to check out. I…read moreordered the classic banh mi dac biet, and it absolutely delivered. The cold cuts were flavorful, the bread was fresh, and the meat to bread ratio was just right since I like more meat than bread. This is an excellent option for a quick lunch, but I would recommend staying to eat if you can. The decor is simple, the space is clean, and there are a few tables available. It does get busy during the lunch rush, but the line moves quickly and is well worth the wait. While the banh mi definitely steals the show, there are plenty of other options on the menu. Their banh cuon, thin rice noodles filled with ground pork and wood ear mushrooms, was good, though still second to the sandwiches. They also offer pate chau, a flaky puff pastry filled with pork pate, including a New Mexico style version with chicken and green chile. They have a variety of Vietnamese desserts like che, which I did not get a chance to try this time. My coworker loved their traditional Vietnamese hot coffee. I do not drink coffee, but I did enjoy one of their smoothies, which was refreshing and delicious. Overall, CODA Bakery is a go to spot for authentic Vietnamese flavors and one of the best places in Albuquerque for banh mi.

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    Viet Taste - 1. Spring Rolls

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    This is my new favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Albuquerque! The food is consistently excellent…read moreand the service is fantastic. I have never seen such teamwork to be served, ice tea refilled and keep things moving. The servers work as a team! I feel good when I leave because the food is delicious and fulfilling. I've had their Won Ton Soup, which is very reasonably priced. But mostly I go for their noodle bowls, which are excellent. I get a combo beef and eggroll--delicious. I also recommend their chicken spring rolls, which are unique and tasty. Otherwise, their selection of spring rolls are a bit limited. I think Viet Taste serves the best iced tea in Albuquerque. It's really good! The food and service have been consistent over several visits. I feel good when I finish my meal!

    I don't want to yuck your yum if you like this place. The food is safe but flavorless and has…read morelittle resemblance to the nominal dish you are ordering. No attempt at Vietnamese authenticity; instead, corners are cut with cheaper or maybe less challenging (for American palates) ingredients. Truly not great. I've experienced this before in Europe, where some ingredients aren't available locally or they are afraid to insult local tastes. But Albuquerque has a significant Vietnamese population, great local supply of everything. There are so many good Vietnamese restaurants in Albuquerque, but this is not one of them. If you want dumbed down, flavorless food that won't challenge you, this is it. It is clean and pleasant here.

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    After sitting on the I-40 for two hours so officials could clear three separate wrecks (*sigh* yes…read morefor real), I was all the things: parched, bladder bloated (lol, sorry), but most of all hangry. I called to place an order through "Bamboo by Kulantro" with a very friendly staff member. He was just as friendly when I picked up my takeout on November 25, 2025. My "takeaway" entree was the Bamboo Bowl ($18.12 with a card). It entailed "vermicelli noodles, spring mix, crispy garnish, peanuts, house sauce, crispy egg roll cut up into pieces, two grilled shrimp, and my choice of protein: grilled beef. While there was an enormous amount of vermicelli noodles which I could not finish, the rest of the entree had great portions of the rest. My dog even enjoyed much of the beef I offered her. (I washed the spice off.) If you have gluten, peanut allergy, vegan preferences, etc. - those requests can be honored. Inside, the restaurant was no frills, but a mostly quiet, clean environment. It seemed nice. Recommended for a healthy, quality meal with friendly service!

    I'm pretty impressed at the quality and quantity of pho that you get here. I'm from Cali so I'm…read morepretty picky with my pho and this place didn't disappoint! Pho was delicious, flavorful, great pho taste. Good portions and they give you plenty of meat. The accompaniments were fresh. Service is good, a bit slow but it's ok might just have limited workers. Ambiance is nice, clean, and lots of tables and seats. Definitely recommend if you like Vietnamese cuisine.

    Saigon Restaurant - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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