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    Sizzling Saigon

    4.7 (101 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    P1. Sizzling Saigon Special Pho
    alexis h.

    Tonight we tested this new restaurant out in Santee. Wow what a great place! The atmosphere was inviting, comfortable, and had subtle music playing. Very clean and welcoming. Our server Peter was amazing. Quick, friendly, and very attentive. All of our food was 5/5. Grilled shrimp spring rolls- great flavor, fresh, good peanut sauce. Sizzling Saigon special pho- my husband loved this. Side of thicker noodles with rare meat to add. White meat chicken pho- clean, tasty, great portion of solid white chicken meat. Loved the freshness of the basil, limes, jalapeños, and bean sprouts. Small side of fried rice- nice tasty treat. We will 100% be back. Thank you!

    Wings and A2. Crab Rangoons (Real Crab) (8)
    Rachele K.

    Food is great !!! Waiter is friendly and good service. Ambiance is lovely. I was seeking a high star restaurant and drove here to santee.

    Jack M.

    I enjoyed a nice bowl of Bun Ga Nuong Cha Gio or vermicelli with grilled chicken and crispy egg rolls at this Vietnamese eatery. $14.89 plus tax. First of all, the Bun looked beautiful. The colors look great and I'm please the way all the ingredients are nicely arranged in the bowl. They did an exceptional job on this bowl. The chicken was well prepared. It well seasoned and tender. It picked up a little smokiness from the grills as well. The egg rolls were very crispy and came with a good amount of veggies and ground pork inside. The only thing that I thought they should work on was the vermicelli noodles. They came hot and should have been cold or not warmer than room temperature. All the veggies that accompanied the meal were great and so was their house fish sauce. They offered hot sauce which went great with the bun. I do wish however if they would also offer the Vietnamese chili sauce as well or tương ớt. The service was friendly enough. They offer a lot of good inside seating.

    Beef
    Erica C.

    4/3/2026 - went there with a friend and we ordered a beef plate and a bowl of soup. Both were delicious. Filling and priced right. Check out photos. Clean inside and not that busy today. Our first time there.

    Shrimp and pork spring rolls
    Candace R.

    3.5 rounded up to 4 I'm in from out of town and had a pho craving, so I found myself here after discovering my first choice is closed on Wednesdays. I arrived around noon and was the only customer for a while. I was greeted, quickly seated, and placed my order within a few minutes of arriving. Spring rolls: I can't pinpoint it but something about these tasted off. The peanut sauce was good, but I would skip these next time. Pho: A-okay. Not the best I've had nor the worst. I could have used a little more flavor in the broth. Value wise, I appreciated that it wasn't a giant bowl which I can usually never finish, and I thought the price was fair. Ambiance: The restaurant was squeaky clean, though I wished desperately to hear something other than what sounded like a royalty-free instrumental music playlist. Service was quick and friendly, and easy parking right in front.

    Looks amazing
    Mor W.

    ordered the beef with vegetables and rice (shown in the first photo). The rice was absolutely perfect flavorful and well-cooked. The vegetables were also tasty and fresh. However, the beef itself had a strange taste. I'm not sure if it came from a particular sauce or seasoning, but if that were the case, I'd expect the vegetables to have the same flavor which they didn't. Because of that odd taste, I ended up eating only the vegetables (as you can see in the next photo). That's just my personal experience. The second dish, which included a mix of grilled meats and an egg, was very good the meat there tasted great. I'd rate that one 4 out of 5. The staff, servers, and cooks were all extremely kind and polite. The restaurant was clean, the service was fast and friendly, and there's plenty of parking. Overall, I personally wouldn't go back, but it's still a nice spot with wonderful people.

    A6. Grilled Chicken Spring Rolls
    Paul K.

    Was excited to visit this highly reviewed Vietnamese restaurant in town. The staff were very passionate about the food, had lots of good recommendations, and created a welcoming environment. The grilled chicken spring rolls were superb, well seasoned and moist chicken with fresh veggies. The pho was also good but tasted similar to the other shops around town. Would definitely return and try some of their sizzling platters, those looked amazing passing by our table!

    S7. Lemongrass Tofu vermicelli Bowl

    I came last night for dinner during their last hour with my family, and even though it was pretty busy with only one server, Peter did an amazing job. He was so kind, attentive, and genuinely apologetic for any delays, but honestly, the service never felt lacking. He handled everything really well on his own, which we appreciated. The food was just as great as always. I had the Lemongrass Tofu Vermicelli Bowl, super tasty and full of flavor. This is my third time coming here, and they never disappoint. The portions are generous and everything is consistently good. Definitely recommend this spot and shoutout to Peter for making our experience even better!

    P4. Rare Steak Pho
    Mary W.

    Really good pho. Ordered the rare steak pho and it was full of noodles and a lot of meat. Ordered to go and food was still hot by the time I got home. Service was good but they need one more person to help with waiting on tables/taking orders. Felt bad for the guy by himself. I like the atmosphere at this place too

    Charles H.

    Great place for Vietnamese food in Santee, Ca We tried the pho and fried rice The server was very hospitable. Definitely give them a try!!

    Salt and Pepper Calamari
    Britney H.

    Went here for their grand opening promotion, everything was amazing!! I usually don't go for Vietnamese food but this place will have me craving it more. The calamari was crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, the perfect texture. Pho was boiling hot and com tam definitely hit the spot. Our server, Nghia, was also super friendly. He gave us good recommendations and just positive energy in general. Place was clean, bright, and well decorated. Can't wait to come back to try more dishes!

    R1. House Special Broken Rice
    Alyce C.

    The service was great! They were prompt and attentive. We ordered the House Special Broken Rice. It came with 2 large pieces of grilled pork chops that were deliciously marinated and juicy with perfect grill marks, best pork chops I've had in San Diego! There were also pieces of deep fried pork belly with the sautéed green onions, iykyk! It comes with a tasty soup bowl, which is definitely their pho broth, so I will definitely come back to try their pho. The portions are generous and the food was superb.

    Egg Rolls!
    Patrick D.

    Great food and great service! Our server Peter was awesome!!!! We'll definitely be back!

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