Saigon Kitchen

Name: Saigon Kitchen
Address: 1111 Story Rd #1005, San Jose, California, 95122, US
Telephone: (408) 297-1107
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.7

$$ • Vietnamese, Vegetarian

Hours:
1111 Story Rd #1005, San Jose
(408) 297-1107

About Saigon Kitchen

Saigon Kitchen offers a great ambiance for a Vietnamese restaurant, with high ceilings and a moderately upscale feel. While they don't specialize in pho, they offer a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes, including elaborate settings for lettuce and rice wrap dishes. The restaurant recently stopped offering the popular nem nuong (grilled pork sausage) with rice paper, herbs, and vegetables, which was a favorite among customers. The staff is always friendly, and the food is consistently good.

Saigon Kitchen is a popular choice for larger groups, with a spacious interior. The menu features traditional Vietnamese dishes, as well as a few newer fusion options. The food is reported to taste great and authentic, with portions that are about right, not overly generous like at some other places. The prices are in line with the market, making Saigon Kitchen a go-to spot for family dinners in the area.

Customers have been coming to Saigon Kitchen since they were children, and it remains one of the family's favorite Vietnamese restaurants. The must-try dish is the Medium Cá Quay Dừa Xiêm Da Giòn Kiểu Bến Tre (Crispy Roasted Catfish with Rice Paper, Mixed Fresh Vietnamese Herbs, Bun, and Mắm Nêm), which allows diners to make their own spring rolls. Other popular items include the Mì Xào Gà Mềm (Soft Egg Noodles with Chicken and Mixed Vegetables) and the Bánh Hỏi Tôm Thịt Nướng (Fine Rice Vermicelli with BBQ Pork and Prawns). The service is consistently good, and the large, packed space is well-suited for bigger parties.