I love this spot. It's so cozy, the hot tea is always ready and the service is akin to being a guest in someone's home. I've been coming here for years and it's consistently a great experience. Today I ordered the chicken curry lunch special. The curry was an absolute delight. The flavors are rich and true. My chicken was so tender. It was prepared with love and that absolutely transferred through. I love the decor, I love the service and I love the food. This place is a local gem. read more

Saigon Restaurant - Amaze balls. Smells amazing. Looks amazing. One happy girl. Vegetable Pho with tofu. - Vietnamese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Delicious food in a classic style setting. Many choices and always tasty and delicious. Always warm and welcoming service. read more

Saigon Restaurant - Vietnamese Beer Yum - Vietnamese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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This is just one of the best places on Earth. I've never had a restaurant be so hospitable. During a previous visit they gave us some fresh oranges to enjoy while we wait. This time we were given oranges and cantaloupe and they were laid out beautifully! Some friends and I ordered vermicelli combinations and you can bet that this meal was nothing short of amazing. I wish this family the best and I hope they are further recognized in the community. They gave amazing, hospitable service and that's the type of place I'd always want to return to. read more

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Came on a rainy day in search of a nice hot bowl of pho. The parking situation is a little crazy because the parking lot is small & shared, but I managed to snag a spot. The restaurant wasn't too busy on a weekday afternoon so the service was nice and fast! I love the community that the ladies have built with their customers, which was evident as people walked in and they both happily greeted one another and started catching up before placing an order. Onto the food, I ordered the smallest bowl combination bowl of pho. For the price, the bowl was small and not the most filling with only a small amount of meat. The soup was also some of the sweetest soup that I have ever had so I had to add tons of salt to fix it to my taste. I love sweet savory foods, but it was almost too much in my opinion. I would definitely return to try other items on the menu, but would probably skip the pho in the future. read more

Saigon Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Bahn mi was great and pho too very authentic not only the food but environment as well. Service was very nice sweet ladies . Definitely coming back read more

Came here on a Saturday around 7:30 pm. There was plenty of parking and only one group inside. We were greeted and seated immediately. The women working were all quick, attentive, and friendly. The inside is spacious and has a lot of Asian art and decoration. I decided to get Appetizers 1 and 8 for the pork egg rolls and Vietnamese crepe for the two of us to share. For entrees my boyfriend got the large N13. Hot and spicy beef soup and I got the large N5. Egg noodle wonton soup. The pork egg rolls came first. They were crispy and flavorful but the vinegar dipping sauce was weak and the only vegetables were 2 slices of cucumber. I assume most of the patrons for this restaurant don't appreciate a strong dipping sauce or wrapping the egg rolls in veg. I wouldn't get egg rolls from here again because i didn't think it was worth $12.50 compared to other places I've had. The crepe was good and crispy. No complaints here besides the dipping sauce. They provided lots of veg (but I would have liked some mint & Thai basil, they did have a lot of cilantro). The crepe wasn't gigantic like it normally is but had a lot of shrimp and bean sprouts. I really enjoyed my soup as it was pretty flavorful but a little on the sweet side. The noodles were interesting, I've never had egg noodles that looked like them. There was a lot of bbq pork, shrimp, and wontons. I think people who are more sensitive to trying new things (nothing wrong with that!) but WANT to try new things would find this is a good restaurant to try. Not the best Vietnamese ever but still pretty good and a good place to be introduced to the cuisine read more

Saigon Restaurant - Hot & Spicy Beef Soup large, Vietnamese Crepe, Egg Noodle Wonton Soup large - Vietnamese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Food was mediocre. Disappointed. For the price, i expected more. I came at lunch on a Thursday. Was not busy. We had pho and a vermicelli noodles dish. Both were subpar read more

This is a lovely local restaurant. The service is decent and attentive. The pho I had was pretty good. I like the broth, as there was no aftertaste, and the toppings were fresh. However, the meat was not my favorite. The ambiance is small and quaint, but the place is very clean and tidy. I believe this will be one of my go-to pho spots in town. PS, the Thai tea was delicious. I pretty much swallowed it. Nice place. read more

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Absolutely delicious, literally every single thing about the meals was amazing. Service was amazing too and they were very attentive to our needs. read more

Food was delicious and customer service was good. The location is great, not too many people/traffic.

Saigon is my favorite pho restaurant. The chicken pho always hits the spot. The fresh coconut was absolutely amazing. read more

Saigon Restaurant - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I've been coming here for over 20 years ! I love this place they make the best spring rolls and pho it's a go to thing when I have a cold or I don't feel good. Actually, it's good anytime ! And their tofu with lemongrass is delicious. The family that runs it is amazing! I prefer to go to non-corporate places to eat, and this is a wonderful place to go! read more

We're so glad to be back here for the second time! This place has a lovely, cozy atmosphere and the staff are incredibly friendly. The pho is absolutely amazing - I'm hooked! Thanks to them, I'll definitely be coming back. And what a lovely touch - receiving fresh fruit after the meal makes you feel right at home. read more

Saigon Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Delicious pho! Cute little shop with lots of seating. Their Vietnamese iced coffee is super strong too! I would definitely come back.

Coming from the valley where Vietnamese restaurants are everywhere finding a good Vietnamese restaurant has been hard finding a here in Bakersfield. I had the PHO and fresh shrimp and pork spring rolls. Spring rolls were good and the PHO was mediocre. Also overpriced I would go there again and do recommended. read more

We stopped by this restaurant on the way to Sacramento and the service was impeccable! We loved the food and will definitely have this place on our radar whenever we drive through. If you want good food and service, swing by here :) read more

After more than two decades of coming here, their food continues to keep the same outstanding quality and taste. My favorites are the N1B pho rare steak and spring rolls with hot peanut hoisin sauce. An added bonus the family owners are the nicest people always with a smile and a friendly conversation. A must try hidden gem of Bakersfield!! read more

Tried the #3 which is Vietnamese noodles with steak and meatballs and I highly recommend it as a hangover cure, oh and the fresh coconut helps that too lol. My mom got the combination rice and it was delicious. For the appetizer, we shared the egg rolls and they're so perfectly crunchy and flavorful. The ladies that work there are also super sweet! They gave us a little treat read more

Saigon Restaurant - Jello and egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Pho was great, service was good. Smelled like a pho place I would go back for pho. Not really sure about the other dishes though.

This is a nice little Vietnamese restaurant with a long menu of typical dishes. The employees were helpful and the service was good. The person I was eating with asked for brown rice instead of white. It cost an extra $4, but my friend said the nutty brown rice they served was fabulous and unlike any she had ever tried. I'll definitely visit again the next time I'm in Bakersfield. read more

Gave me home cooked meal vibes and a bit of nostalgia of how viet restaurants were growing up in SoCal.

I've only had the pleasure of eating 3-4 of their entrees but the ones that I've eaten were delicious. I especially love their spring rolls served with a tasty peanut sauce. They are very friendly and always check to make sure they're doing everything they can for you. It's always clean and they do have background music playing but it's not so loud as to be disruptive. Highly recommended. read more

So ironically the tastes of half of these dises were interesting. I'm unsure if it's the traditional way that the dishes were made but I wasn't a fan of the Bo Kho or the Thit Nuong. However, the Mi Xao Gion, fried wings and especially the Banh Xeo were on point. The Banh Xeo tasted like they used grounded uncooked rice which gives it a nice texture. I've never had another place in California that made them like this but it was a very welcomed taste!. Mi Xao Gion tasted like it should and is very cripsy. Same with the wings. My only complain is the service is a bit slow, the water was definately tap but there is only one server. I'm shocked at how clean the place was. Would come back for the Banh Xeo read more

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I forgot this place exists. It's good to know that it's still A-graded. When you walk in, the ambiance is still the same as I remember: the red tablecloths, the ethnic decor on the walls, the Vietnamese folk music in the background. It's raining in Bakersfield so naturally, I want a bowl of soup. I settled for the Special Beef noodle soup. The broth was clear and flavored right. It was served hot and came with fresh toppings. My daughter ordered the BBQ Pork sandwich and I must say, I was pretty delighted that it delivered on flavor. The bread was nice and crispy, . The meat was tender and pickled veggies were sweet & tart. We ordered the pork chop meal to go. The chop was the thicker piece and marinated with lemongrass. There was enough char on it so you can taste the smoky aftertaste. Overall, the place is warm and the food is comforting. If I'm in the area again, I'd probably come by another time. read more

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Great tasting food and awesome service, must go if you like Vietnamese food. Just try read more

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Hands down the BEST pho in town. I love the little ladies that run this place they're the best. Highly recommend if you need a good pho fix. Also I recommend the crispy pork roll with the sweet sauce. DELISH read more

Great food and incredibly fast service. Every employee here is beautiful and has a heart of gold in every way. I feel like I'm at my grandmothers and she just made the best food of her career. Lunch or dinner this place is the winner if you're going anywhere else for Vietnamese food, then you're a sinner. read more

Super friendly nice people and service Clean and tidy restaurant Much bigger inside than it looks from the outside Great menu! I used to come here years ago when it was first opened and nobody knew about it! Prices have gone up considerably I had the combination bahn mi's this time and they were great even though they did skimp on the ingredients for the price! Shrimp spring rolls were good as usual. I would recommend this restaurant but expect to pay! read more

Saigon Restaurant - Combination bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Best Pho in Bakersfield hands down. Service is great and the family owned business will make you feel as if you are truly home. Other items on the menu are great as well, but the Pho is the star. I would give more stars if I could. read more

The Server was super friendly. Interior was pretty outdated, old and dusty, but gave me a legit Asian restaurant vibe, so I was cool with it. The Bahn mi was soooooo good here. Good portion, and it was full of meat and fresh vege. The pork was flavorful and juicy. Pho was good too. I asked if I can get Pho with just tendons(leave out the rest of the meat), and they said we can only order what's on the menu. I clarified by saying just give me the combo Pho but leave out all other meat except for the tendon, and they still refused - which I thought was odd since I wasn't asking for extra tendon in place of the other meats. The Vietnamese crepe was pretty flavorless so wasn't impressed - huge portion though. The plates, utensils and table weren't that clean though. I will prolly return to get Bahn mi to-go and perhaps try some of their spring rolls. read more

Saigon Restaurant - Pork Bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Home-style cooking Ambience simple and service was decent Food prices are moderate and depending on the items some are very good and some are average The pho broth was just fair - not as rich as some other pho. Vegetable fresh and and meat also average Decent overall but not a must return soon read more

Food sub par. Ordered 4 different dishes. Very disappointed. Food at Rolls and Grill on Ming Ave soooo much better for a lot less. read more

Love their Rare Beef Pho Always friendly and welcoming. We also enjoy their V8 which has a variety of proteins-beef, chicken, shrimp and egg roll with noodles and salad. Really tasty read more

Yum!! Passing through Bakersfield on a road trip, we are really glad we found Saigon Restaurant! We ordered the special chicken pho and the curry chicken soup to go--both were really delicious! Also had the fresh spring rolls--stuffed with goodness. Recommended! read more

I was craving chicken noodle soup, but not pho and this was perfect. The clear chicken broth was full of flavor and I asked for glass noodles. Only downside was that it did not have any veggies. I ordered a side dish of bok choy and was able to assemble everything into the bowl when I returned to my hotel room. Tip: Call in your order in advance so you don't have to wait for it to be cooked. There's no seating area inside. Once you go in, there is a large table that acts as a barrier. read more

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This place is so cute and cozy. The service was great. Our waitress was awesome. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. My boyfriend said she reminded him of his grandma, which is always a compliment We were even vibing to the music! The Bún bò Hue was pretty good. The pho was AMAZING!! Best I've had in a long time (we got the Special Beef Noodle). We'll definitely be back. Can't wait to try the Bánh Mì! read more

Saigon Restaurant - Special Beef Noodle Soup and Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Growing up, my best friend was Vietnamese and walking into Saigon reminded me so much of my childhood both in food and decor. The service was friendly and quick. The coffee was perfect, actually some of the best I've had; it was sweet and strong. The Bahn Mi was very delicious. The chicken was tender and moist with a good BBQ flavor. The pickled veggies were fresh, sweet, and crunchy. I appreciated the addition of tomato on the sandwich, which I don't see often. I am leaving off a star because, for my personal taste, the bun was a little too toasted and could have used more mayo. If you're looking for an inexpensive and authentic Vietnamese spot go to Saigon! read more

Saigon Restaurant - Vietnamese Iced Vietnamese Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Amazing restaurant with great atmosphere and impeccable food. The servers are fast and seem to care a lot! 10/10

A friend who had lived in Vietnam took me here, and she was right, this is a wonderful place. I love that it is locally owned restaurant, authentic, and that the restaurant seemed to have so many regulars. Everything that I've gotten here has been very good. I've had the shrimp and pork spring rolls, and get those each time I go. We also order the fried egg rolls. Tonight I tried the Vietnamese Crepe - thin, rice flour type crepe, with shrimp and pork which you roll with lettuce and be a sprouts, much like you would roll a spring roll. I love the complexity of the tastes and textures of the crepe combined with the crispness of the fresh herbs and lettuce. Delicious, and authentic... similar to what I learned to cook when I went to Vietnam last year. My friend's favorite dish is the chicken curry. We always get the Vietnamese Coffee with condensed milk when we go. I've tried their Special Beef Noodle Soup pho.... a pho with fresh thin rice noodles, with thinly sliced rare beef or flank steak. It's very good. If you take it to go, they pack the soup and the other fresh ingredients, including the basil, cilantro, jalapeno and bean sprouts separately. Nice touch. My favorite dish is the Hot and Spicy Beef soup. It comes with a thicker rice noodle with beef, port & pork meatloaf. It's wonderful, and perfect for a cold rainy day like today. They have great lunch specials too. Saturday nights are busier than other nights, but we've never had to wait. I love how concerned the waitresses are that we are ordering the right thing. Sometimes they express concern I'm ordering too much, which I get a kick out of. I reassure them there is never a problem with me finishing everything I order. read more

Authentic & delicious Vietnamese food. Friendly family & servers. Pleasant atmosphere. It is a great place to relax and enjoy great food. read more