Saigon House Restaurant
15001 Farnsworth St, San Leandro
(510) 346-6868
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Their Pho is amazing! The Tofu Spring Rolls are my favorite!!
People are always angry
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Thoroughly worth visiting with great portion sizes and decent prices. My brother, my mom, and I all went here instead of the pizza place across the street because the pizzeria wasn't open yet, and I don't regret it at all! Definitely going back here. I took a photo of the front of their menu since they deliver, and they even serve tray-sized portions for events.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Delicious and quick!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and nice people short ribs with garlic noodles is an excellent choice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of the best pho places I’ve tried in the Bay Area. When they brought the broth to our table, I could immediately smell its incredible aroma — you can tell it’s made with fresh herbs, not from a premade soup base. It tasted exactly like what my family makes at home, with that authentic herbal fragrance you expect from proper pho. Everything was super delicious. We’re so glad to have discovered a new pho spot for our family!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, generous portions, and fairly priced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
We stopped by Saigon House during a Monday lunch hour while in the area, looking to satisfy a craving for Vietnamese food. The place was surprisingly packed for a weekday, which seemed like a good sign. However, the seating situation was less than ideal. Tables were squeezed tightly together, and we found ourselves sitting side-by-side with strangers only inches away. If you’re looking for a quiet or spacious dining experience, this might not be the spot during peak hours.
We ordered the Shrimp Spring Rolls, Chicken Pho Ga, and the Cube Beefsteak with Steamed Rice. The Spring Rolls were fresh, with crisp veggies and shrimp that tasted clean. The peanut sauce on the side was solid, though nothing particularly standout.
The Chicken Pho Ga was a bit of a disappointment. The broth had a salty edge that overpowered the subtle herbal notes you'd expect in a comforting bowl of pho. It wasn’t inedible, but it didn’t quite hit the balance we were hoping for.
On a more positive note, the Cube Beefsteak with Steamed Rice was the highlight of the meal. The beef was flavorful, tender, and well-seasoned, and paired nicely with the fluffy rice. We’d definitely consider returning just for that dish.
Service was brisk and efficient despite the crowd, but not particularly warm. Overall, Saigon House has potential and clearly draws a strong lunch crowd, but the cramped atmosphere and inconsistent seasoning bring the experience down a notch. It’s worth a try if you’re nearby and craving Vietnamese, but it might not become a go-to spot for us.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Been going there for year's
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Although i live right down the street, I've only been here a handful of times since they opened. The first time I came was when they first opened, it was amazing. They made a dish called mi quang that is hard to find and they made it well. I was so happy I found my place but the second time I came it was inedible. I gave it a few more tries after that, but it never was up to par. I recently decided to give it a try again and had their cari ga, which is curry chicken. It was actually really good. The only thing that I didn't like was that it had no veggies at all. No herbs, nothing. It was literally broth and chicken. It wasn't enough broth/ gravy. But I think I'll give it a few more tries to see the consistency of it.
Food: 3
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Terrible food, cramped dining room rude servers. Oh and overpriced. You can do so much better.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was delicious and is fantastic for breakfast! I had the beef stew with rice noodles. The beef was fall apart tender and broth was delicious. Their ice coffee needs no words, just get it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Pork Sausage Spring Rolls with Vermicelli
Nice owner Friendly staff Delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rare Beef \u0026 Well-Done Beef w Rice Noodle Soup
Beef Stew, Boh Ko! So GOOD! You can taste the homemade love in the broth, so flavorful and rich, big beef stew chunks - perfect on a cold rainy night, or any other time you need delicious Pho. Crisp bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, basil, lemon and jalapeño. I can't wait to come back! I passed five other Pho houses on my way here from home - Keep up the great service and food, Saigon House ♡
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rare Beef \u0026 Well-Done Beef w Rice Noodle Soup
This place has a special place in my heart. I stumbled on this place while having to take a detour due to the freeway closure when I used to drive Long Haul from LA to Oakland Daily. I made a mental note and came back a month later after I remembered where it was. Man, oh man, the gem this place is. I originally wanted their Pho, and it's very good Pho. But let me tell ya, their Bun Bo Hue was by far my favorite thing to have there. The depth of flavor of the beef and lemon grass in that broth had me.. and the chili sauce the owners wife makes is next level when you add it to this soup. I always ask for extra broth because why not. I know this is wrong, but I like Subbing out the Bun Bo noodle for the Pho noodle. Just clings on to the broth much better, so each bite and slurp are that much tastier.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rare Beef \u0026 Well-Done Beef w Rice Noodle Soup, Bún Bò Huế br Hot \u0026 Spicy Beef Noodle Soup w Thick Rice Vermicelli
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