Saigon Fast Food

We ordered the fresh beef Pho and it was outstanding. I order Pho wherever I can and have very strong opinions. The broth was spot on as were the beef and the accompaniments.
I read other reviews and was so surprised at some of the negative reviews. There has to be a story behind them. We spent time speaking with the staff and owner and they were so open and informative. Cannot wait to return!!!

My roommates and I have eaten here for years. Their food is always delicious and great service. They really care about the food they are making I was sad to see other experiences weren't so positive. I always get the Spicy Noodle soup Xtra spicy and the roomie gets the Pork Fried Rice. There Banh MI sandwiches are also very good and their salads.

Go there, it's one of the best Vietnamese restaurants you'll find. Driving down Pleasantburg Road in Greenville, SC, you can expect to see lots of dated, shabby-looking strip shopping centers. One of which has a sign that says Saigon Fast Food. Should I go in you may say to yourself? I've heard good things about this place online but it looks like a dump from the outside. Yes, you can and should go in for this is a diamond in the rough.

Saigon is tiny - tiny as in seating for about 40 people tops. No fancy decor and there is a staff of two - a very pleasant lady who serves as hostess and waitress and the gentleman in the kitchen who is the cook. The menu you'll be presented with is massive and you'll be given ample time to digest it. Nothing what you order though, at least from my experiences, will be a disappointment. I intend to go back again and again because everything I've had has been so incredibly good. This review is based on what I have been fortunate enough to experience so far.

First of all, the crispy spring rolls. They're a standard at every Vietnamese restaurant but at Saigon, you get the feeling that they were just made and not out of the freezer. Served piping hot with a nice little side salad of lettuce, pickled cucumber, carrot slices and a spicy fish sauce, these little appetizers are a delightful way to get started.

The bahn mi looks like a simple little sandwich but ingredients matter and again, the Saigon doesn't cut corners on quality. The bread tastes like it was made that day, the grilled pork is succulent and spicy enough. I don't know what's in their spread but it marries the meat, cilantro and pickled vegetables together in perfect harmony.

So far, I've only had the grilled pork vermicelli bowl and it's a winner. The pork was all meat and no fat and was balanced well with the vegetables and noodles. There is something about the fish sauce here that's a cut above other places I've been. Don't know what it is but, its a helluva lot better. They also have a home-made sauce on each table that's a delight. Not too sweet, not too sour, just right. Not that you'll need a lot because this dish is flavored perfectly. Did I mention the fresh mint and basil?

I've had pho on two occasions and will be going back to sample others on the
menu. The crispy duck pho and the beef pho are both very good and served piping hot. A good pho has a broth that someone prepared at least a day before and used all the right spices, cooking long enough for everything to marinate just right. Saigon Fast Food is a place that does just that because you can taste the ginger, anise and other spices. The beef, like the aforementioned pork, is free of fat. Duck is duck - a somewhat greasy meat - but if you like duck meat, you'll love the crispy duck pho at this place. All good pho soups (should) come with fresh Thai basil, lime, jalapeño and bean sprouts. That's the case here but Saigon goes the extra mile with some generous amounts of scallions, green onion and cilantro in the soup. Mix it all together and you're in heaven.

I live in Asheville which, despite its reputation as a foodie down, is lacking when it comes to Vietnamese. Bobo Pho is horrendous and Pho-R-Us is inconsistent. Greenville is worth the hour drive south for the real deal. Saigon Fast Food rocks!

Incredible menu. I live flipping through the menu. The pho is fantastic. The summer rolls are tight, crispy fresh and delicious. Cozy little hole in the wall with great food and super friendly owners. Give it a try and I know you will become a huge fan like I am.

If Anthony Bordain and Andrew Zimmern have taught us anything, it's to admire the huge, shiny buildings where the chain restaurants have put on a front to sell their food, and then walk past them into the real restaurants. This is one of those real restaurants. They make food here. GOOD food. Food that Vietnamese folk have told me was so good, they go there when they want a taste of 'home', and you can take that to the bank. My wife and I spent $54 before tip. This was for two Thai teas, sweet tea (which has a nice flavor, not just your Luisianne), steamed shrimp dumplings, a spicy red-colored seafood fried rice, crunchy duck soup (my wife would like you to know that it is superior to the duck she has had in any of the Main Street restaurants), and something called bubble tea, which is an interesting drink, a lot like a smoothie, and very good. I'd go back for those alone! For those who are about to judge the price, know that this meal fed us TWICE. The woman who runs the restaurant is extremely kind, and has positive things to say about everything. I feel as though I've eaten at a neighbor's house, and I will return again.

A very positive experience visiting Saigon Fast Food today. We really loved the Pho and vermicelli. The staff were super nice and I can't wait to try more things on the menu.

Road by the gem for years & finally stopped. They have some of the best pho & milkshakes! Every nice people also....this definitely will be my go to for pho in the Greenville.

The food is fantastic! Great service an they are so friendly here. I had fried spring roll vermicelli (they added broth by request). Oh an the bubble tea is so good, it could be a dessert!

Been going there for over a decade, found this place when we're in Wade Hampton HS. Love this place, more so now to keep small business afloat.