Saigon Restaurant and Bar

I went to Saigon to try out their pho, which someone told me was their favorite in Cleveland. I was disappointed with the pho but the restaurant itself was fairly good. I had a blood orange cosmo which was great, and fried tofu appetizer which was also delicious.

The pho was just ok. The broth was too salty which masked the other flavors. My friend dining with me also had the pho and agreed.

The restaurant itself is nice, but it seems like they close at 9 on Saturdays? Seems early.

I had a bad cold and all I wanted was a huge bowl of brothy soup. So I came here for the pho. The restaurant had a modern design and it was probably the nicest and cleanest looking Viet restaurant I have ever been to. The shrimp/pork spring rolls and they were dry and flavorless even with the plum sauce. The pho broth was really salty, and had a slight sweetness to it. I had trouble finishing the broth. Basil was wilting and not very fresh. However, the beef slices were very fresh and tender. Nothing tops Chicago's own Tank Noodles' pho!

I'd like to first start off by saying that I have never had a bad dish here. My usual go-to dish is the Saigon Vermicelli Noodle dish, which combines, pork, shrimp and a sliced spring roll, over vermicelli noodles and yummy vegetables. The portion is generous and is always delivered within a few minutes of ordering. I've had a similar dish at other Vietnamese restaurants and none compares to Saigon. On a recent visit I had the cabbage chicken salad and the summer rolls, as appetizers (which were 1/2 off during happy hour!). For the entree, I ordered the chicken fried rice, which was very good and my dining companion had the salt-baked chicken, which I sampled and I must say, I will be ordering that dish on my next visit, it was phenomenal! Service is always great and the food is always consistent.

My friends and I were visiting from California and were looking for authentic pho. The pho and appetizers were delicious and we received great service.

I went here with a group of friends for a 30th Birthday dinner. There were maybe 15 of us so they were still able to accommodate all of us considering some of us came a bit after 7:30 reservation time. Hearing from my other friends, service was okay but the food is good. A couple of my friends ordered their pho (beef noodle soup); according to them, the broth tasted sweet. Plenty of beef however so I guest that makes up for it.

I ordered their vermicelli with shrimp and a few other people ordered their crepe and vermicelli with pork. All tasted great but the shrimp was a bit overcooked for me. The crepe was excellent and I would definitely recommend that as a starter. No drink menus for some reason. The waitress was a bit slow because when we say we're ready to order, she doesn't come back until 10 minutes later. I know it's a big group but half of the group already ordered and currently eating.

The place is on E 4th Street off of Prospect in Downtown Cleveland so it's centrally located by the Q. There are many other bars along this strip so great place to be at during the warmer months because I believe they have outside sitting. The prices aren't that bad either. The dish I ordered costs $10.

I went here with four other people and there was a consensus of 'eh', it was just A-ok. I had the curry beef. I probably won't be back considering how many better places are in the area. Bac's food blows this place away.

Great place in downtown Cleveland. Had the A1 and A4 as appetizers (fried and fresh rice paper spring rolls respectively) and as an entre ordered the P11 spicy lemongrass pho. Excellent choice if you like spicy food and are looking for a deviation from traditional pho. Fully recommended.

Not terrible. Not great. Don't get the fried tofu - it's not completely cooked.

The service is extremely slow. After my meal was served I wanted dipping sauce because it was so dry. My waitress never returned until she brought the bill. I wouldn't come back here.

My favorite place on E 4th- I dream about their soup and vermicelli...

M3

Mì hoành thánh xá xíu (Wonton Noodle Soup with BBQ Pork)

Egg noodles, shrimp and pork stuffed wontons, and BBQ pork in chicken broth

$9

B9

Bún ch giò chay (Vegetarian Spring Roll Vermicelli)

Crispy vegetarian spring rolls served with rice vermicelli, fresh lettuce, bean sprouts, carrots, cucumbers, radishes and crushed peanuts

$8

Came to Saigon on Wednesday before the Cavs game with a group of friends. The place was pretty packed, but our food came out fast and delicious. Our waitress Vam (!?) was extremely attentive, eloquent and smart! She made appropriate recommendations based on our specific tastes. I was impressed with how she memorized everything from drinks to food at once without writing anything down, and even asked careful questions on how we want our drinks tailored. This isn't something you would typically see from other Asian restaurants. The owner also seemed to be friendly and nice.

I would definitely recommend the Chicken Soup (H1), crispy pork rolls, or the pho. The broth here is so flavorful! However, the curry stir fry isn't that outstanding, needs some extra kick. Overall, it was an excellent experience. Will come back to try the salt and pepper seafood.