Saigon Far East

Very good Vietnamese food but at a high price tag. I went to Saigon City for a company lunch. I got a bowl of soup that wasn’t pho but was a lot like pho. The soup was delicious with a well flavored broth and a fun variety of ingredients. Even without appetizers and drinks the tab came out to $17 per person which is a bit steep for a bowl of soup, even one as delicious as this one.

We had never been here before...we always depend on reviews to determine where to eat. In this case the reviews guided us and I must say...it was the best! I will definitely be coming back! I did forget to take pictures of the rest of our food. We started with appetizers and it was amazing! Highly recommended 👌 👍 Service was great as well! You can't go wrong!

Wow, wow, wow. Can I give more than 5 stars? I actually didn’t think I really enjoyed Vietnamese food that much, having tried it a few times when living in Portland. I gave it another shot this evening for dinner, and I already want to go back. We each had a grilled pork banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich). There are nine banh mi selections on the menu. Next time I’ll try something completely different and do the sardine banh mi. The grilled pork banh mi was exceptional. The baguette and pork were warm, while the vegetables were cool and crisp. Accompanying the banh mi was an oil/sauce you can pour over or dip into. The second dish we tried was splitting the CC8 - Com Chien Duong Chau, a combination cantonese-style egg fried rice plate with shrimp, pork, beef, chicken, Chinese sausage, chopped green onion, bean sprouts, and carrots. The server asked if we wanted a fried egg on top, and I’m glad we said yes. The middle of the yolk was runny, which usually I hate, but very much enjoyed in this dish. I was surprised to find the five meat selections in the dish weren’t overwhelming at all; they’re evenly distributed as to not overwhelm the dish. The service was fine, but the food far outweighs the need for continued check-ins. Be aware the fountain drink sodas are not refillable, but they’re very large and you’re also provided water as well. Be aware there’s a small sign on the table saying there have been some menu price changes, so ask your server at the time of ordering if that’s a concern. The difference for our bill was $0.50 per banh mi, so a negligible amount overall. Given this restaurant has convinced me I actually love Vietnamese, I actually enjoy runny egg yolks, and I already want to go back and explore their menu, it’s an easy 5/5 for me.

3.5 stars. No credit cards and cash only due to busted machine. Slow service as owner was keeping things lean. Guessing the daughter and boyfriend showed up 30 minutes later after we had been waiting a long while to help out with all the tables. Chicken wings were great while fresh spring rolls were meh. Wife liked her Hu Tieu Hai San ($12.95). My Bun Gao Xao Thap Cam ($14.95) was spicy with intense flavors. The boys had Pho Xe Lua ($14.95) and Com Thit Nuong ($12.95). Neither of them left any part of the entree uneaten so mission accomplished. One Cafe Sua ($5.95) to go caught me off guard as the price on the menu was $2.95 but guessing the upcharge for to go merits $3? Long story short, good food. Poor service. Long wait. Questionable on whether you should try this spot if time is limited.

One of the best bowls of bun bo hue ive ever had. I requested extra spicy and was not disappointed. For anyone who doesn't know what bun bo hue is i encourage you to start your journey here because i was served a rich flavorful bowl of goodness. Pho has nothing on bun bo hue and Saigon city nailed it perfectly and a clean beautiful restaurant to enjoy it in. I always forget to take a pic before i start into my meal but trust me you will not be disappointed to stop in for some!!

When it comes to Vietnamese cuisine, it can be a hit or a miss. This place is in walking distance from the hotel. The pho is amazing! Full of favor, the garnishes are fresh. The doughnut is 1/4 the size that I am use to get. I was surprised to see some clay pot dishes on the menu. Not many Vietnamese restaurant offer clay pot dishes. We were not sure what to order, waitress made some suggestions and the dish was very good. Friendly staff, kept water glass full.