Slow slow service even for Argentine standards. We arrived to have dinner. A couple was just leaving so we sat down at their table after they left, waiting for the waitress to clean the table and take our orders. She didn't come until 30 minutes later because she was doing other things. Finally when she arrived she didn't clean the table but instead asked us if we were ready to order. It took another 20 minutes for the food to arrive. The pho is probably the worst pho I've tasted in my life. The flavor is nowhere near how a pho should taste. Even the boxed stuff is better. The restaurant is modern looking but cleanliness can be improved. read more

The place inside is cute, picnic style tables and a bar. It was a decent size place, clean and nicely decorated oriental style. We were greeted right away and got to choose our own seat, the menus are in Spanish and although they had a QR code for what I imagine is a menu in english, unfortunately it never loaded. The place was pretty much empty so we got our food pretty quick. I had the pho with beef, the broth was alright, it needed more flavor so I went ahead and added some condiments to my liking. I was surprised that my noodles were not spaghetti thin like I'm used to in the states, instead they were wide rice noodles which I normally have whenever I have Thai food with some veggies and rice. The pho was alright, I feel like I was chasing a flavor that never came, it wasn't terrible but it wasn't great and for the price, I expected more because yes, it was pricey. Now the fried pork rolls wow, UH-MAY-ZING! They were rich in flavor, nicely golden , crunchy on the outside and a little chewy on the inside, just perfect, they came with lettuce leaves on the side and some kind of shredded pickled carrots and radish marinated in some sauce, that was sooo good too. Honestly I'd go to this place just for the rolls. For drinks, they had a list of wines, beer, sodas and lemonades. I was intrigued by the sparkling hibiscus and it did not disappoint, it was served with some slices of grapefruit and it was very refreshing, I would have loved if it was sweeter but that's just my preference. Our table had napkins/chop sticks, soy sauce and hot sauce in the middle for our consumption. I would probably come back for a quick bite with friends just to have the fried rolls and because the service was quick, I probably wouldn't have the pho anymore. Be mindful that it is pricey, specially for Argentina. I paid very close to what I would pay if I were to eat at a Vietnamese place in NY. read more

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Everything we ate here was delicious! Especially the Nem Fritos (de cerdo). We also had the Bo Kho (actually pretty spicy) and the Pho Bo de Carne. Everything was fresh and packed with flavor. The chefs, Miguel and Eduardo (hope I remembered their names correctly) seem to put a lot of care into their dishes. read more

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So second time here and if you're not too familiar with Pho then this will be adequate. The broth needs more time, to get a richer beef broth spice flavor. They had most of the toppings to use to add flavor to it. The service was slow, but not sure what happened but they took a while to heat up broth? I guessed since we were here about I want to say close to 2 hrs prior to closing they already took the broth out of the stove... they had to heat it up in smaller pot. The beverages offered were draft beers and fancy sodas, and asian brand juices and teas. So no Coca cola for my husband. read more

The best food I had. I had to come more than once. I love Vietnamese food and this place is so good. I was in Argentina for a week and was missing some spicy food also I was sick and this is honestly one of the things that's cured me. The pho bon was so good I ate three bowls. It's such good spice my Vietnamese friend approved and she even spoke to the owners who are Vietnamese too. Honestly this was by far one of the best meals I had in Argentina. It was different from the norm and since I love spice Asian food this is just perfect. The second time I came I had a bu bon kinda of different from what I'm used to because I put in the sauce but this came with the sauce in it. But never the less it was just as amazing. Love this place if I ever come to Argentina I will definitely come back here. Also try the beers my friend got a really good cider. Also right next door is a beer place Me encanta este lugar es buenísimo. Algo different y si te gusta la comida picante y asiático esto es perfecto. Yo ordené un pho la primera ves que fui y fue lo único que me quito el catarro. Estaba tan bueno que me comí tres platos. La segunda ves ordene el bu bon que estaba buenísimo. También tienen buenos cervecera alado y para escoger tragos cerveza de sidra read more

Saigón - bu bon and bu lac and my friend had a sidra pulku great cider beer - Vietnamese Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Ahhh, Vietnamese food! I was coming down with a cold and craving fresh, healthy and spicy food. Saigon hit the spot! The 4 vegan options are helpfully marked on the menu. A veg soup option would've been perfect, though. One of those places where you pay at the register, then listen for your name to be called by the open kitchen. They messed up my order and accidentally put meat, but made up for it by very quickly making me a new dish. Speaking of, yum-town! Everything was super fresh with bright, markedly Vietnamese flavors. I was also so happy that sriracha and other hot sauces were readily available, you don't see that often, even in Asian restaurants here. Decent prices of about $185 for a nice, filling dish. I actually had to pack some of mine to go. Oh heck yeah, you be I'll be back. read more

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This is the Saigon Noodle and Bar restaurant. It's our first time visiting the capital city and after along trip in the southern America area, we want some good Vietnamese foods. The chef is Vietnamese and the foods are good with authentic ingredients. We have tried many different orders including pho bo, bun thit nuong, nem quon, cha gio, etc. The price is very reasonable and much less expensive comparing elsewhere in the US. It's best to pay in peso and get there early since it is getting so crowded during the lunch and dinner time. It is just around 20 minutes walking from the downtown area. Highly recommended. read more

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As many people have already said, it isn't quite Vietnamese food here, but it's not bad, either. It's nice to get some vegetables in Bs. As., too. The service was not great, but the food was a solid step above okay. I wouldn't come back, but I wouldn't not recommend it to folks who wanted to get some non-meat based options once in awhile. read more

my first visit to a Vietnamese restaurant in Argentina was surprisingly pleasant. our choice to eat some delicious pho on a gloomy day was quite perfect. I got myself an extra large pho and I can say that it was definitely good enough for two people to share if you're considering appetizers. A group of us got spring rolls and it was the perfect combination with the soup. Seating is a little tight and it can get crowded, especially on sundays. The whole party does not have to be present if you want to reserve a table (big plus!). Overall, food was delicious, ambiance was great, and the neighborhood is wonderful for some touring and coffee afterwards. read more

Saigón - Vietnamese Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

While not particularly busy when I arrived around 12:30 on a Wednesday, by the time I left, the place was basically full, so they seem to be doing well. A whole lot more English heard than Spanish, it's clear it's become a place for expats to hang out. You order at the counter, pay, take your beverage with you, and then they'll shout out your name when your food is ready. At lunchtime they have a special menu - your choice of one of the four soups on offer (chicken or beef pho, bun bo hue, or a Cambodian prawn), accompanied by a fried spring roll and either a soft drink or a half-pint of one of the more than a dozen on-tap craft beers they offer. I went, on my first visit, solo, for a bun bo hue, a Vietnamese lemongrass broth stocked with beef and vermicelli noodles and accompanied by mint, cilantro, sliced chilies, beansprouts, slivers of raw onion, and lemon. It has a fairly mild kick in comparison to a real traditional one, but at least noticeable, and with the addition of the chilies (they serve it with jalapeños, I'd probably recommend going with the Peruvian ají limos, as a much closer flavor to the classics), and sriracha sauce, you can get a healthy glow going. Really, really good. 160 pesos. On to a second visit with two friends. One went for the dish I had on the first visit. I was going to go for their chicken pho, but the broth wasn't ready yet, so I "settled" for the phnom penh soup - a tasty Cambodian prawn and pork broth with rice noodles, prawns, pork, and a moderate amount of spice. This time, on the table, in addition to sriracha, there was a homemade hot sauce that was a mix of chilies and garlic, and really, really good! 160 pesos. The other friend ordered from one of the non-soup options, one of the bun, or noodle dishes. What's missing from the menu is that these are cold dishes, essentially cold noodle salads, and that wasn't at all what we were expecting, so on that front a bit disappointing. The staff seemed "shocked, shocked, I tell you" that the menu doesn't mention that these dishes are cold, and promised to look into it. Uh huh. This one, the bun thic nuong, contained slightly crisp cold rice noodles with a sweet lemongrass dressing, cilantro, beansprouts, vegetables, and a modicum of slivered pork. 150 pesos. We were still a bit peckish, so we ordered a banh mi sandwich to split. I'd like to say it was worth the 35 minute wait to receive it, but it wasn't. It's a good sandwich, just not worth that long of a wait. And missing some of what, for me anyway, a banh mi is all about - in particular, paté, or pork belly, or sausage; and a baguette to serve it. Instead, it was a thin slice of slightly sweet barbecued pork, topped with some carrots, sweet pickled cucumber, cilantro, and green onion. And the bread was sort of a ciabatta that had been griddled to the point of being burnt on both top and bottom. While 90 pesos might not normally be bad for a sandwich, this one just didn't make the grade. One really nice thing, for those who like it, coffee offered Vietnamese style, slow dripped into sweetened condensed milk. The coffee itself isn't all that, but by the time it's mixed with the milk, it works just fine. You can also get it without the milk, and in both versions hot or cold. 60 pesos. read more

Saigón - Vietnamese Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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Overall, a 3/5. The atmosphere and beer were good. However, the food left a bit to be desired. We ate three dishes: 1). Pho Bo (2.5/5): broth flavor was not good and the meat was sliced too thickly. 2). Curry of the Week (2.5/5): didn't taste right and the spice mix was significantly off. Additionally, it was very fatty pork. 3). Ga Xao Sa Ot (5/5): the best dish we had. Excellent flavor and spice. Meat cuts were perfect. I'd recommend this dish. read more

Yum!!!! The Pho Bo is great!!! There is Siracha on the tables as well as red chilli paste. There is really good draft beer. I love the IPA. Crowded on the weekends but nice and homey on the weekdays. Someday I will try something new on the menu, but in the winter months, the Pho Bo really hits the spot. And it is by the Mercado Boliver,,so I can grocery shop when I am done. read more

Excellent vietnamese noodle place, very casual environment. We had the chicken pho, the bun con pollo and tofu spring rolls and everything was very fresh and authentic. Definitely recommend going there if you need a break from bread and potatoes. Oh this place works for those avoiding gluten too as they offer rice noodles. read more

I love Pho and was skeptical if BA was going to have a good spot and I have to say, I was not disappointed. The broth was delish and the meat as well. I wish I was staying longer to try other things of the menu. Until next time! read more