This has been bothering me for awhile, I am an avid fan of Pho noodle soup, it’s my favorite meal and I was excited to go here, since the Pho house closed down in Fairbanks and I have not visited this restaurant yet. I ordered Pho and my Husband ordered some beef noodle dish.. my pho came out first and it came with out the sprouts and Thai basil/jalapeños plate, (you know the plate I’m talking about, if you’ve had pho before) the one that always come with a pho bowl, so I thought maybe it would come with my husbands dish when his came out … it didn’t and struck me as so strange, how can pho be your main advertisement and not bring out what is supposed to come out with it? Was it laziness on the waiters part? Or did we look like we didn’t know how pho is supposed to be served, so they took advantage of our supposed naivety, I hate confrontation, so I didn’t say anything to our waiter, but I felt like my family’s good nature was taken advantage of as if we were dumb tourists who didn’t know any better. Then to top it off, my husband found, I am guessing is part of a steel wool scrubby in his rice dish as he is almost finished with his dish. I get it sometimes there are mistakes in the restaurant industry, but two negatives in one visit? Wow, I was/am extremely disappointed how our restaurant experience went and for such a high price for our food bill to have such poor quality. I am embarrassed I didn’t say anything during our visit. I am hoping this review allows Saigon Garden to better their service to unsuspecting families.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Fredrick Wilson
I am visiting from TX and just wanted to pickup something quick, so I called in an order for Chicken Fried Rice and Veggie egg rolls. The food was very bland and the rice was way overcooked. I did not feel like driving back. I choose this place because it had received overall decent reviews. This really tasted no different than making boiled chicken and rice at home. Save your money.
Hello Kitty
When i came to alaska for two weeks,I finally started going to them a few days before I left alaska. They was closed the first week I was there but they opened back up pretty soon and I noticed people going there so I gave it a try. I usually went straight after work cause I worked day shift lol. Overall the food was good,eventhough it may not look like the picture cause of the filters but it comes pretty close to it. I tried four different food items from them plus it was my first time trying Pho. I got the brisket Pho cause reviews said it was the best and they didnt lie. Also the grilled beef was very good also. The salmon was abit smaller than the picture but it was still pretty good too. I would recommend to a friend. Its a pretty quiet place and not so noisy like mcdonalds lol. Its a pretty chill spot to go to. Price slight higher than expected but that just alaska taxes for you lol. If I ever go back to alaska,I would definitely go back to this same restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adrian Balderaz
Takeout service is amazing, 9 times out of ten this place already has my order ready before i even order it, and it's crazy that i'm not joking about that
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hxhx Hddhdhx
Literally sooo overpriced.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Sé agradecido
We were a group of 14 passing by, and it happened to be mealtime, so we decided to give it a try. Initially, we didn't have high expectations for the food, but surprisingly, it was authentic. The pho was very delicious, the grilled pork in the rice noodles was well-marinated, and the shrimp spring rolls were fresh and tasty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mavis-Ann Kohn
Fantastic Dinner at Saigon Garden! We went to Saigon Garden in the North Pole Mall for dinner Friday night, and as always, it was a fantastic experience!
We ordered the #1 Combo Pho, the Beef Stew, and the Shaky Beef (Lok Lak Beef) — all were excellent.
The Shaky Beef was incredibly tender and packed with flavor. The Beef Stew was cooked to perfection — rich, hearty, and comforting. The Pho was everything you’d hope for: hot, tasty, and satisfying. A big shoutout to our server Joseph, who was exceptionally friendly and courteous. He greeted us right away, kept our drinks filled, and made sure every request was taken care of quickly.
If you're looking for delicious Vietnamese food with great service, Saigon Garden is a solid choice. We'll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steph Law
Best Pho spot. Since I moved here from California, best service all the time.! He remembers your order, and he’s always super nice. Thank you Saigon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alaska Riverside
Tiny servings. Expensive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Rick Smarz
Great spot to find good Vietnamese food. The vermicelli and the pho are very good.
All the local restaurants in North Pole are really good. Like way above average.
This one takes the crown for me. I first got into Vietnamese cuisine when I saw Anthony Bourdain eating grilled pork with white rice. This place has amazing grilled pork/pork ribs, and amazing pho.
We had the vermicelli w grilled pork, rice plate with pork ribs, and filet mignon pho. They were all extraordinary. 10/10 across the board.
I haven’t had pho this good in awhile. I was visiting the North Pole and it was the perfect place to stop delicious warm pho . We got some other food that was also great but I really loved the pho
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valerie
Portion size for Pho was small for the price we paid. Customer service was slow.
This has been bothering me for awhile, I am an avid fan of Pho noodle soup, it’s my favorite meal and I was excited to go here, since the Pho house closed down in Fairbanks and I have not visited this restaurant yet. I ordered Pho and my Husband ordered some beef noodle dish.. my pho came out first and it came with out the sprouts and Thai basil/jalapeños plate, (you know the plate I’m talking about, if you’ve had pho before) the one that always come with a pho bowl, so I thought maybe it would come with my husbands dish when his came out … it didn’t and struck me as so strange, how can pho be your main advertisement and not bring out what is supposed to come out with it? Was it laziness on the waiters part? Or did we look like we didn’t know how pho is supposed to be served, so they took advantage of our supposed naivety, I hate confrontation, so I didn’t say anything to our waiter, but I felt like my family’s good nature was taken advantage of as if we were dumb tourists who didn’t know any better. Then to top it off, my husband found, I am guessing is part of a steel wool scrubby in his rice dish as he is almost finished with his dish. I get it sometimes there are mistakes in the restaurant industry, but two negatives in one visit? Wow, I was/am extremely disappointed how our restaurant experience went and for such a high price for our food bill to have such poor quality. I am embarrassed I didn’t say anything during our visit. I am hoping this review allows Saigon Garden to better their service to unsuspecting families.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
I am visiting from TX and just wanted to pickup something quick, so I called in an order for Chicken Fried Rice and Veggie egg rolls. The food was very bland and the rice was way overcooked. I did not feel like driving back. I choose this place because it had received overall decent reviews. This really tasted no different than making boiled chicken and rice at home. Save your money.
When i came to alaska for two weeks,I finally started going to them a few days before I left alaska. They was closed the first week I was there but they opened back up pretty soon and I noticed people going there so I gave it a try. I usually went straight after work cause I worked day shift lol. Overall the food was good,eventhough it may not look like the picture cause of the filters but it comes pretty close to it. I tried four different food items from them plus it was my first time trying Pho. I got the brisket Pho cause reviews said it was the best and they didnt lie. Also the grilled beef was very good also. The salmon was abit smaller than the picture but it was still pretty good too. I would recommend to a friend. Its a pretty quiet place and not so noisy like mcdonalds lol. Its a pretty chill spot to go to. Price slight higher than expected but that just alaska taxes for you lol. If I ever go back to alaska,I would definitely go back to this same restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Takeout service is amazing, 9 times out of ten this place already has my order ready before i even order it, and it's crazy that i'm not joking about that
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Literally sooo overpriced.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
We were a group of 14 passing by, and it happened to be mealtime, so we decided to give it a try. Initially, we didn't have high expectations for the food, but surprisingly, it was authentic. The pho was very delicious, the grilled pork in the rice noodles was well-marinated, and the shrimp spring rolls were fresh and tasty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic Dinner at Saigon Garden!
We went to Saigon Garden in the North Pole Mall for dinner Friday night, and as always, it was a fantastic experience!
We ordered the #1 Combo Pho, the Beef Stew, and the Shaky Beef (Lok Lak Beef) — all were excellent.
The Shaky Beef was incredibly tender and packed with flavor.
The Beef Stew was cooked to perfection — rich, hearty, and comforting.
The Pho was everything you’d hope for: hot, tasty, and satisfying.
A big shoutout to our server Joseph, who was exceptionally friendly and courteous. He greeted us right away, kept our drinks filled, and made sure every request was taken care of quickly.
If you're looking for delicious Vietnamese food with great service, Saigon Garden is a solid choice. We'll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Pho spot. Since I moved here from California, best service all the time.! He remembers your order, and he’s always super nice. Thank you Saigon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiny servings. Expensive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great spot to find good Vietnamese food. The vermicelli and the pho are very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Beef Noodles
Restaurantji Recommends
All the local restaurants in North Pole are really good. Like way above average.
This one takes the crown for me. I first got into Vietnamese cuisine when I saw Anthony Bourdain eating grilled pork with white rice. This place has amazing grilled pork/pork ribs, and amazing pho.
We had the vermicelli w grilled pork, rice plate with pork ribs, and filet mignon pho. They were all extraordinary. 10/10 across the board.
Recommended dishes: Egg Rolls 3, Grilled Pork Vermicelli Bowl, Brisket
I haven’t had pho this good in awhile. I was visiting the North Pole and it was the perfect place to stop delicious warm pho . We got some other food that was also great but I really loved the pho
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Portion size for Pho was small for the price we paid. Customer service was slow.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Some of the best pho I’ve ever eaten.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Ball Pho Bo, Grilled Beef
Our overall experience was great. The staff is attentive and professional. The food was very good, tasty, and hot. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pho, Fried Chicken
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