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    Saigon

    3.4 (835 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Chinese
    Open 9:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jhenny B.

    One of my favorite pho restaurants in San Diego, this place has been a staple for many, many years. Known for their variety of menu items, literally the menu is never ending. Everything here is delish. I only took pics from my recent trip but I highly recommend the pho (of course), eggrolls, rare beef salad, boneless crispy duck, fried pork ribs, grilled pork vermicelli, and all of their rice dishes. Spring rolls are huge! Packed with fresh veggies, pork and shrimp. You won't feel guilty eating them. It's almost like eating a salad on the go. I also ordered their banh xeo, crispy, filled with veggies, shrimp and pork paired with their sauce and option to eat with lettuce. Highly recommended. They have ample seating, perfect for big family gatherings, hanging with friends or perfect for date night. This place has something for everyone. Staff is super sweet and friendly too. Helpful with recommendations.

    Half order of boneless crispy duck. So delicious, rich, and tender. The dipping sauce is so yummy!
    Erika P.

    I remember coming to Saigon with my dad as a kid and ordering phở. This place used to be popping and always packed. Over the years it has quieted down, but the food is still just as incredible as I remember. I recently visited again and ordered the crispy duck, which I hadn't had in years. It did not disappoint. Still as delicious as ever. Saigon has been a staple in City Heights for a long time and truly deserves more love and support. If you haven't tried their crispy duck yet, you're missing out. I promise it will blow your mind. Go check them out and support a place that has been serving amazing food for years. You can thank me laters!

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    Yesenia A.

    the pho here was so good but the spring rolls were my favorite !!! ask for extra peanut sauce !!

    Kate N.

    My fiancée and I were craving com tam one day and we were searching on yelp to see which restaurant has the broken rice dish on their menu. I saw the pictures that Saigon had and it looked the most appealing. However the restaurant itself had a 3 star so we were skeptical. I've been here before since I was young but maybe things have changed and it's not good anymore? We decided to give it a chance and order to go here. The food came in a huge portion and it smelled scrumptious! 10/10 recommend for the broken rice with grilled pork. It was good and not dry. The dish came with a small bowl of soup and lots of veggies!

    Com tam bi cha thit nuong trung
    Sam V.

    Best broken rice in SD. Get the grilled pork one. Super flavorful and generous portions. Another fav is the grape leaf beef, which you wrap into spring rolls. Food takes a while to come out but it's well worth the wait.

    Cam Tam Shredded Pork, Steamed Egg, Char Grilled Pork, Chop & Bean Curd

    Surprisingly super clean for an old building. They had a dedicated unc cleaning the whole time we were there. PORTIONS WERE MASSIVE! Picky when it comes to viet food but everything here was good and fresh tasting.

    Hours of operation- completely bogus
    Ann H.

    This is the 2nd time this has happened where this restaurant just decided to close before the actual closing time. I cut them some slack last time but I can't just keep silent on this. Can I speak to the quality and taste of the food? Nope! I can say their service sucks because they are too lazy to stay open till their guaranteed hours. I arrived tonight at 8:37pm (on a night when they're supposed to be open till 10pm) to find them completely closed. Thank goodness other Vietnamese restaurants were open till scheduled hours or my family and I would have starved.

    Rare Steak and Brisket Pho
    Alyssa N.

    Just ate here at 4:00pm so it wasn't busy and my party was seated instantly. I love the variety in the menu, it has almost every Vietnamese dish I know! Delicious Pho broth and grilled pork, highly recommend!

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    Connie G.

    I was really looking forward to my experience here. I have been searching for a great Vietnamese restaurant-so we drove out to City Heights. This place has been open for 29 years and is considered a fixture in the community so it made sense to check it out. When we walked into the restaurant, no one greeted us and there were so many tables full of used plates. After a few awkward moments watching everyone in the place, we decided to find a clean table to sit at. We eventually got menus and boy, there was so many food options-7 pages!!! It was a little overwhelming but we eventually settled on the 7 beef sampler. It was fun to try all the different beef options. The vegetables were so fresh and I enjoyed cooking the beef on the hot pot. The beef porridge was good too, but by the time we got it, I was so full. Ultimately, I don't plan to return to this spot, but I'm happy to have gotten the experience and unique flavors.

    Rheagan K.

    I love Saigon! Me and my bf come here every once in a while and the food is delicious. Their pho is so good and the egg rolls and delicious. The service is always great and fast as well. My go to spot for pho in the area

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    The food is great they give very big portions and the service is very great and just overall this place is really amazing.

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    Best Viet food in SD. Not the best service but the food is one point. Great for big parties or large families.

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    Pho was pretty good, staff was slow and a little rude but other than that food was quick and good

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    We always come here and this place doesn't disappoint. Authentic Vietnamese food and very affordable price!

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    3.7 miGolden Hill

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