I love them! They are very friendly and feel like family! Their pho is very enriched with flavors and their Vietnamese coffee has got me even replacing trips to Starbucks and Dunkin to them! Best coffee ever! Their Vietnamese dessert are also very good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Soup, Spring Roll, Pho Bo Tai Nam Gan
Jon Mace
This food is incredible. Pho. Different noodles bowls (#31!) and the pork chop. The atmosphere is not fancy which is perfect. Noodle bowl for $10 and a can of coke for $1? YES PLEASE EVERY DAMN DAY!Really nice people too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edward M.
My fiance and I recently had the pleasure of dining at Pho Saigon in Bridgeport. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy atmosphere that set the stage for a delightful meal. The setting struck the perfect balance--not too divey, yet not too fancy--making it ideal for enjoying a delicious and affordable meal. We opted to try the Bun Bo Hue and the House Special Pho Saigon, and we were certainly not disappointed. Both dishes arrived steaming hot, filling the air with fragrant aromas that heightened our anticipation. The Bun Bo Hue was a flavorful delight, featuring tender slices of beef, a piece of pig knuckle, and hearty noodles immersed in a robust and aromatic broth that packed a punch. Similarly, the House Special Pho Saigon was a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, with an array of meats, fresh herbs, and rice noodles perfectly complementing each other in a comforting bowl of goodness. The only minor disappointment was that the beef slices weren't served rare as is traditional for pho, but this deviation from tradition is common in the US. In summary, Pho Saigon in Bridgeport is a hidden gem that should be on the radar of all lovers of Vietnamese cuisine. With its delicious food, inviting ambiance, and attentive service. We definitely look forward to coming back!
Susan H.
Banh Xeo, my fave Brunch or anytime food, are sizzling Vietnamese crepes made from rice flour and a turmeric batter with no eggs that are usually filled with pork and shrimp, and sprinklings of extra fresh mung bean and bean sprouts. Tasty Banh Xeo and their strong Vietnamese coffee are the only things I order from Pho Saigon because the much better Vietnamese restaurant, Pho Hong Thom is right across the street but doesn't have Banh Xeo on their menu. Pho Saigon has the better Vietnamese coffee than Pho Hong Thom. I have eaten a Banh Xeo almost every other day at Pho Saigon this past week! It's definitely my comfort food: the smell of the coconut, turmeric; thin, crispy crust; and the savory umami of the filling give me a feeling of warmth comfort! At Pho Saigon, the Banh Xeo is pretty good and for around $9, who can't resist such a tasty deal! Fish sauce is my ketchup, and the enticing fish sauce at this restaurant might look deceptively spicy but it's not, and you can't have Banh Xeo without it! Pho Saigon's deeply umami-flavored, perfect fish sauce is the absolute best! Pho Hong Thom's Shrimp Summer Rolls combined with Pho Saigon's fish sauce simply must be tasted to be believed! For some odd reason, it's hard to find Banh Xeo on Vietnamese restaurant menus in the tri-state area, and if they do offer it, the prices wildly vary from $9 to $36, and from extensive experience, higher prices won't guarantee a better, more delicious Banh Xeo.
Joseph Guzman
I think this is the best Oriental food Or best restaurant in Connecticut And I am a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eniya
Great service with consistently great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie W.
In Fairfield County, Vietnamese cuisine is not as plentiful as other asian cuisines, so you really have to dig deep, and go where the Pho is...wherever it is. I recently received a tip from a CT Bites reader that good Pho was to be had in Bridgeport at a small mom & pop restaurant called Pho Saigon. We rallied our enthusiastic tasters and headed out to Iranistan Street in Bridgeport, an area that is definitely "off the beaten path", but you do what you've gotta do for good food. You won't find this place in Zagats. We entered what seemed to be the living room of a small corner house, furnished with gum-ball machines, plastic floral table cloths, and big pots of luke warm tea on the tables. Clearly, dining here was about the food, not the decor. We were greeted warmly, although not in English (which is generally a good sign that the food will be authentic), and escorted to a clean table piled high with squeeze bottles of fiery sauces and jars of fish paste. Lucky for us, the menu had translations, so we ordered half of the 21 item menu (as most dishes were under $7) and waited for the food to arrive. The first dish to show up was hands down my favorite: The Cha Gio (#17 Fried Spring Rolls with lettuce & Fresh Herbs for $6.99 seen above) and it belongs in the "must order" category. It was so good, we actually ordered a second round after the dish had been cleared. I am ordinarily not a fan of deep fried food, but there is a time and a place for everything...this was it. These crispy rolls come with a side of lettuce and a clear sweet tangy sauce for dipping. The proper technique is to wrap the lettuce around the spring roll providing a cool surface for quick grabbing and a great contrast to the warm spring roll. The rolls were dark and crispy, but not greasy, and the filling was a finely minced mixture of pork, shrimp (very kosher), rice vermicelli noodles, and if you looked closely, possibly carrots. Whatever was in there, it was all good. The next to arrive was the non-fried alternative in the rolled appetizer category, the Goi Cuon Tom Thit (Pork and Shrimp with Vermicelli salad Rolls). You've seen these before...Rice wrappers filled with whole shrimp, minced pork anda healthy portion of vermicelli rice noodles, loaded with whole leaves of mint, basil, and cilantro. The flavor of these simply prepared rolls was greatly enhanced by the fresh herbs, and while they were made with very fresh ingredients, they didn't hold a candle to the Fried Spring Rolls. When at last the fragrant Pho Saigon-House (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) made it's appearance on the plastic tablecloth, it came with an entourage. Next to the large steaming bowl came a side dish with great heaping piles of beautiful freshbasil, cilantro, and mint (the Vietnamese herb trifecta). Also in attendance were lime wedges, Thai chiles, bean sprouts, and a deadly looking sauce that we were instructed, through hand gestures, to put into the soup . The beef broth, which can take a full day to make properly, was amazingly aromatic with hints of cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. We had read up on the proper Pho eating technique before we arrived, so we lovingly layered the various elements and thoroughly enjoyed the fragrant broth even after the noodles had been devoured. It is darn good Pho. We couldn't resist ordering the Co'm Suon Bi Cha (Spareribs, Meat Pie, Shredded Pork with Steamed Rice $7.99), just out of "meat pie" curiosity. This came with a preparation for the sparerib that I had never seen previously. It was pounded flat like a cutlet, and came on a bed of white rice. We had a hard time cutting through the sparerib with our chopsticks, but once we managed to dissect it, it had great flavor, although we couldn't quite place the spices and couldn't really ask for assistance due to the language barrier. Unfortunately, I can't say many good things about the Meat Pie which appears elsewhere on the menu. It had several layers of ground meat, held together with a custard-like
Jennifer K
I drive 2 hours for this Pho... authentic and delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Not to mention, sweetest workers. The best in the world ?, comfort in a bowl. I LOVE YOU, PHO SAIGON!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Foodie Baddie
Authentic Vietnamese spot! This does the job, good prices. I’ve had better vegetarian broth but I don’t blame them. Pho is originally with beef broth. I do wish it had tofu in it. Going here is like going to eat pho at your auntys house it’s so cute. Their cha gio is really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Graso Loco
This establishment was the go to spot back in 2010…Now it’s lost its luster given the cost cutting style of cooking. For example, the pho broth is missing layers of spices and deep beef broth flavor. The peanut sauce for the spring rolls is watery and missing some other ingredients. The pho accompanying herbs are missing (other than standard Thai basil and bean sprouts). Like other food establishments, the portions have been cut back while the prices have risen (Smaller bowls and 3 vs 4 spring rolls) I’m not sure whether sourcing is the primary cause. However, it has seen better days. Hopefully, the restaurant re-focus on quality and authenticity. In the interim, I’ll wait on the sidelines.
Love it here! #31 with extra spring rolls is my go to. Hard to beat the price as well, won’t find a value like this. Go to Fairfield or Norwalk and expect to pay an extra $5 to $10 bucks!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalia V.
Authentic Vietnamese spot! This does the job, good prices. I've had better vegetarian broth but I don't blame them. I do wish it had tofu in it. Pho is originally with beef broth. Going here is like going to eat pho at your auntys house it's so cute. Their cha gio is good
Heather M.
This is hands down my favorite place to eat. The Pho is spectacular. I dream about it. The staff is very friendly, the prices are unbeatable, and the whole atmosphere is very authentic and homey. If you haven't given it a try yet, please don't miss it! Seriously incredible Pho.
Wil S.
Overall the quality has deteriorated and this establishment is heading in the wrong direction. There are a few more pho establishments competing within a drivable distance that may have attributed to this decision. It's a business losing sight of authenticity and cutting back aggressively. Competition seems to have made the pho establishments worse versus better in the area. The loss of the only Vietnamese grocery may be a reason as well. The Gỏi cuốn rolls were bland while the peanut sauce was very watery and lack depth of flavors (thankfully the different spices and sauces were available on the table). No more crushed peanuts too. Pho now comes with bean lime, sprouts, basil, and jalapeño. No other herbs throughout the dinner. It was quite noticeable with the Cha Gio served with two small romaine leaves. It was an eating experience that I would never desire to repeat. Hopeful, the owners will turn the place around and offer the variety and authenticity from years ago.
Faith R.
Enjoyed a delicious lunch here. The pho soup was spectacular . Summer rolls are tasty and fresh. A nice selection of condiments too. Service is excellent and very friendly. Restaurant is very clean. I had the soup twice this week!
I love them! They are very friendly and feel like family! Their pho is very enriched with flavors and their Vietnamese coffee has got me even replacing trips to Starbucks and Dunkin to them! Best coffee ever! Their Vietnamese dessert are also very good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Soup, Spring Roll, Pho Bo Tai Nam Gan
This food is incredible. Pho. Different noodles bowls (#31!) and the pork chop. The atmosphere is not fancy which is perfect. Noodle bowl for $10 and a can of coke for $1? YES PLEASE EVERY DAMN DAY!Really nice people too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My fiance and I recently had the pleasure of dining at Pho Saigon in Bridgeport. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy atmosphere that set the stage for a delightful meal. The setting struck the perfect balance--not too divey, yet not too fancy--making it ideal for enjoying a delicious and affordable meal. We opted to try the Bun Bo Hue and the House Special Pho Saigon, and we were certainly not disappointed. Both dishes arrived steaming hot, filling the air with fragrant aromas that heightened our anticipation. The Bun Bo Hue was a flavorful delight, featuring tender slices of beef, a piece of pig knuckle, and hearty noodles immersed in a robust and aromatic broth that packed a punch. Similarly, the House Special Pho Saigon was a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, with an array of meats, fresh herbs, and rice noodles perfectly complementing each other in a comforting bowl of goodness. The only minor disappointment was that the beef slices weren't served rare as is traditional for pho, but this deviation from tradition is common in the US. In summary, Pho Saigon in Bridgeport is a hidden gem that should be on the radar of all lovers of Vietnamese cuisine. With its delicious food, inviting ambiance, and attentive service. We definitely look forward to coming back!
Banh Xeo, my fave Brunch or anytime food, are sizzling Vietnamese crepes made from rice flour and a turmeric batter with no eggs that are usually filled with pork and shrimp, and sprinklings of extra fresh mung bean and bean sprouts. Tasty Banh Xeo and their strong Vietnamese coffee are the only things I order from Pho Saigon because the much better Vietnamese restaurant, Pho Hong Thom is right across the street but doesn't have Banh Xeo on their menu. Pho Saigon has the better Vietnamese coffee than Pho Hong Thom. I have eaten a Banh Xeo almost every other day at Pho Saigon this past week! It's definitely my comfort food: the smell of the coconut, turmeric; thin, crispy crust; and the savory umami of the filling give me a feeling of warmth comfort! At Pho Saigon, the Banh Xeo is pretty good and for around $9, who can't resist such a tasty deal! Fish sauce is my ketchup, and the enticing fish sauce at this restaurant might look deceptively spicy but it's not, and you can't have Banh Xeo without it! Pho Saigon's deeply umami-flavored, perfect fish sauce is the absolute best! Pho Hong Thom's Shrimp Summer Rolls combined with Pho Saigon's fish sauce simply must be tasted to be believed! For some odd reason, it's hard to find Banh Xeo on Vietnamese restaurant menus in the tri-state area, and if they do offer it, the prices wildly vary from $9 to $36, and from extensive experience, higher prices won't guarantee a better, more delicious Banh Xeo.
I think this is the best Oriental food Or best restaurant in Connecticut And I am a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service with consistently great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In Fairfield County, Vietnamese cuisine is not as plentiful as other asian cuisines, so you really have to dig deep, and go where the Pho is...wherever it is. I recently received a tip from a CT Bites reader that good Pho was to be had in Bridgeport at a small mom & pop restaurant called Pho Saigon. We rallied our enthusiastic tasters and headed out to Iranistan Street in Bridgeport, an area that is definitely "off the beaten path", but you do what you've gotta do for good food. You won't find this place in Zagats. We entered what seemed to be the living room of a small corner house, furnished with gum-ball machines, plastic floral table cloths, and big pots of luke warm tea on the tables. Clearly, dining here was about the food, not the decor. We were greeted warmly, although not in English (which is generally a good sign that the food will be authentic), and escorted to a clean table piled high with squeeze bottles of fiery sauces and jars of fish paste. Lucky for us, the menu had translations, so we ordered half of the 21 item menu (as most dishes were under $7) and waited for the food to arrive. The first dish to show up was hands down my favorite: The Cha Gio (#17 Fried Spring Rolls with lettuce & Fresh Herbs for $6.99 seen above) and it belongs in the "must order" category. It was so good, we actually ordered a second round after the dish had been cleared. I am ordinarily not a fan of deep fried food, but there is a time and a place for everything...this was it. These crispy rolls come with a side of lettuce and a clear sweet tangy sauce for dipping. The proper technique is to wrap the lettuce around the spring roll providing a cool surface for quick grabbing and a great contrast to the warm spring roll. The rolls were dark and crispy, but not greasy, and the filling was a finely minced mixture of pork, shrimp (very kosher), rice vermicelli noodles, and if you looked closely, possibly carrots. Whatever was in there, it was all good. The next to arrive was the non-fried alternative in the rolled appetizer category, the Goi Cuon Tom Thit (Pork and Shrimp with Vermicelli salad Rolls). You've seen these before...Rice wrappers filled with whole shrimp, minced pork anda healthy portion of vermicelli rice noodles, loaded with whole leaves of mint, basil, and cilantro. The flavor of these simply prepared rolls was greatly enhanced by the fresh herbs, and while they were made with very fresh ingredients, they didn't hold a candle to the Fried Spring Rolls. When at last the fragrant Pho Saigon-House (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) made it's appearance on the plastic tablecloth, it came with an entourage. Next to the large steaming bowl came a side dish with great heaping piles of beautiful freshbasil, cilantro, and mint (the Vietnamese herb trifecta). Also in attendance were lime wedges, Thai chiles, bean sprouts, and a deadly looking sauce that we were instructed, through hand gestures, to put into the soup . The beef broth, which can take a full day to make properly, was amazingly aromatic with hints of cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. We had read up on the proper Pho eating technique before we arrived, so we lovingly layered the various elements and thoroughly enjoyed the fragrant broth even after the noodles had been devoured. It is darn good Pho. We couldn't resist ordering the Co'm Suon Bi Cha (Spareribs, Meat Pie, Shredded Pork with Steamed Rice $7.99), just out of "meat pie" curiosity. This came with a preparation for the sparerib that I had never seen previously. It was pounded flat like a cutlet, and came on a bed of white rice. We had a hard time cutting through the sparerib with our chopsticks, but once we managed to dissect it, it had great flavor, although we couldn't quite place the spices and couldn't really ask for assistance due to the language barrier. Unfortunately, I can't say many good things about the Meat Pie which appears elsewhere on the menu. It had several layers of ground meat, held together with a custard-like
I drive 2 hours for this Pho... authentic and delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Not to mention, sweetest workers. The best in the world ?, comfort in a bowl. I LOVE YOU, PHO SAIGON!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Vietnamese spot! This does the job, good prices. I’ve had better vegetarian broth but I don’t blame them. Pho is originally with beef broth. I do wish it had tofu in it. Going here is like going to eat pho at your auntys house it’s so cute. Their cha gio is really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This establishment was the go to spot back in 2010…Now it’s lost its luster given the cost cutting style of cooking. For example, the pho broth is missing layers of spices and deep beef broth flavor. The peanut sauce for the spring rolls is watery and missing some other ingredients. The pho accompanying herbs are missing (other than standard Thai basil and bean sprouts). Like other food establishments, the portions have been cut back while the prices have risen (Smaller bowls and 3 vs 4 spring rolls) I’m not sure whether sourcing is the primary cause. However, it has seen better days. Hopefully, the restaurant re-focus on quality and authenticity. In the interim, I’ll wait on the sidelines.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Love it here! #31 with extra spring rolls is my go to. Hard to beat the price as well, won’t find a value like this. Go to Fairfield or Norwalk and expect to pay an extra $5 to $10 bucks!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Vietnamese spot! This does the job, good prices. I've had better vegetarian broth but I don't blame them. I do wish it had tofu in it. Pho is originally with beef broth. Going here is like going to eat pho at your auntys house it's so cute. Their cha gio is good
This is hands down my favorite place to eat. The Pho is spectacular. I dream about it. The staff is very friendly, the prices are unbeatable, and the whole atmosphere is very authentic and homey. If you haven't given it a try yet, please don't miss it! Seriously incredible Pho.
Overall the quality has deteriorated and this establishment is heading in the wrong direction. There are a few more pho establishments competing within a drivable distance that may have attributed to this decision. It's a business losing sight of authenticity and cutting back aggressively. Competition seems to have made the pho establishments worse versus better in the area. The loss of the only Vietnamese grocery may be a reason as well. The Gỏi cuốn rolls were bland while the peanut sauce was very watery and lack depth of flavors (thankfully the different spices and sauces were available on the table). No more crushed peanuts too. Pho now comes with bean lime, sprouts, basil, and jalapeño. No other herbs throughout the dinner. It was quite noticeable with the Cha Gio served with two small romaine leaves. It was an eating experience that I would never desire to repeat. Hopeful, the owners will turn the place around and offer the variety and authenticity from years ago.
Enjoyed a delicious lunch here. The pho soup was spectacular . Summer rolls are tasty and fresh. A nice selection of condiments too. Service is excellent and very friendly. Restaurant is very clean. I had the soup twice this week!