Saigon Cafe

So delicious… I honestly felt like harps were playing as soon as I bit into my banh mi! The soft shell crabs were superb!!! And the viet coffee definitely woke me up after a long day at the office. The staff is super nice & friendly. I often come here when I’m traveling for work! the calamari is BOMB… I could eat it everyday

I’ve been here a few other times but this time was not it. Maybe they were having a off night but the overall experience was not pleasing. I order dumplings, papaya salad and two pho dishes. I ordered over the phone and was told it’ll be ready in 20 minutes. We got there in less than 20 minutes. Walked up to the counter and told the owner or manager the name of the order. She waved us off and said give me a minute and we continued standing near the counter for 4 minutes while she was cashing out her receipts. As we stood there, we noticed 3 to-go bags sitting on the shelf next to her. The lady walked to the back of the kitchen as we stood their for another minute or two when someone else came out and handed our food- the bags that were sitting on the shelf near the counter. Displeased that we were ignored and so was our food- we paid and left. When we got home, all of our food was cold to say the least, from the dumplings to the pho broth. Then I opened my papaya salad and well, stunned at how distasteful it looked and tasted for an $8.45 dish. To add, something minor but noticeable— The plastic ware specially the spoons they gave us were dusty. Literally dusty. I am a foodie and I don’t mind paying for what I get but I at least like to enjoy what I get and the experience overall.

I loved the food there, compared towards other restaurants I have visited Saigon cafe is the best place to get a full tummy. I am the type of person who watches anime shows and this place feels like a restaurant straight from the Naruto series. The service was excellent the boba drinks are so delicious. I recommend this place towards people who enjoy noodles and dumplings.👍