Little Saigon Express

I’ve been a loyal fan of the Madison Heights location for years, but discovering this hidden gem in Troy has been a game-changer. Little Saigon Express is the definition of consistency meets authenticity. The flavors here will slap your tongue right out of your mouth—every dish hits exactly how Vietnamese soul food should. From the fresh, vibrant ingredients to the rich, savory broths and perfectly balanced spices, it’s absolutely delicious every single time. On top of that, the service is always warm, friendly, and efficient—exactly what you want when grabbing a quick but satisfying meal. If you’re searching for authentic Vietnamese cuisine that never misses, this spot is it. Whether you’re a longtime pho lover or new to Vietnamese flavors, Little Saigon Express in Troy will exceed your expectations. Highly recommend—this place is a true culinary gem in Troy!

The best pho I’ve had in a while! I appreciate the way they packaged it for take-out: having the meat separated from the noodles, all condiments included (sriracha, hoisin sauce), as well as all the herbs. Very reasonable pricing for a generous portion.

Amazing food! I got the beef pho, and it was my first time trying it. Great flavor!! It's a big portion too, so I split it with a friend. Must come back, it's a hidden gem worthy of your time. You get a cold water bottle at the start of the meal and the place is cozy and spacious.

Such an awesome pho!! You know it's a good spot when you see other Vietnamese sitting down to eat there. Broth was delicious and everything was fresh and yummy plenty of meat inside of the pho soup and reasonably priced.

I love this place! Seating is limited, so it’s cozy, but feels like you are eating at a relatives house. The owner, David, is very welcoming and is attentive. The pho and other Vietnamese fare is great, but my favorite is the pork chop combo. So good!

I’m writing this review with a heavy heart and deep concern for the way this restaurant handled a serious food allergy situation that resulted in my best friend being rushed to the emergency room. When placing the order, I made it very clear to the cashier that I/we have a severe peanut allergy. I specifically asked about the fried rice I was ordering and was told that it was not cooked with peanuts or peanut oil. Despite that reassurance, I asked the cashier to please still notify the chef about the allergy so that extra care could be taken to avoid cross contamination. It was obvious that this message was not relayed to the chef. Less than an hour after eating, my best friend went into full anaphylactic shock. She had to be hospitalized. This wasn’t a mild reaction, it was a life-threatening medical emergency. She could have died. We dine at Thai restaurants frequently and understand that peanuts are commonly used in Thai cuisine. That’s why we always communicate our allergies clearly and have never had an incident like this. Why? Because other restaurants take it seriously. Unfortunately, that was not the case here. To make matters worse, when I called the restaurant to inform them of what happened, the woman who answered didn’t even offer an apology. There was no concern, no compassion, no effort to understand what went wrong or to reassure us that changes would be made. This should never have happened. Staff need to be thoroughly trained on how to handle food allergies, especially when a customer has stated the severity multiple times. Cross-contamination is dangerous, and in this case, it almost cost someone their life. I hope this review serves as a wake-up call for the management and staff. Food allergies are not a preference, they are a medical condition that can have fatal consequences if not taken seriously. To say that we won't return here again is an understatement. This review is just to serve as a warning to someone else.

This place is awesome. Food is so good and great large amount of portion!! My son ordered something he could not eat, the owner gladly exchanged it! The owner is so nice! Five out of five! Thank you

Ordered the combination pork chop and really enjoyed it! It came with a pork chop, fried fish cake, fried egg, rice, cabbage, and peanut noodles. Really flavorful and thought it was an excellent quick dinner after shopping nearby in the area. Comes with free spring rolls for their grand opening til June 1st! Definitely a place I'll go to again when around in Troy.

I loved my meal! I got the number 44 Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio. Grill pork & spring rolls vermicelli. I asked for cilantro. Everything on it was tasty. I wish there were more cucumbers. I also bought the Combination fried rice. There were about 20 shrimp in there! The seasoning was better than any fried rice Ive had and the serving size was immense. Also got an extra order of spring rolls. Very flavorful.

MY FIRST TIME TRYING PHO... IM SATISFIED !!! Everything is so fresh, they are so professional and fast. I love everything about this place

The service was very nice and kind. And they came right away out with our food. The place is small so it really describes an express restaurant. We had to wait for a family to leave in order to get seated. But that was expected. The portions they give you for the rice dishes were such a good amount! And they were able to accommodate my request of egg noodles to be substituted for the rice noodles in my pho, which I was so pleased! The menu was only a small variety, but again it's self explanatory with it being an express restaurant! I would come here again to order the rice dishes because they were delicious and good sized portions as well!

Came here on a Saturday night for a quick dinner for 3 people around 7:30pm. It was empty at first but quickly filled up within the hour when 3 more parties showed up. The place is small-- 4 small tables inside and one 2-seater outside. The inside tables can be combined for larger seating around 4 people at a table. It seems primarily like a takeout place, however. The pho came in a ceramic bowl but the dry foods came in takeout containers. Drinks are also in to-go cups. The menu is small and simple. As the basic Vietnamese fare (see pic). Thai iced tea could use a SMIDGE more condensed milk but some people prefer it not too sweet. I still appreciated it. Drank the whole thing! 3.8 out of 5 stars. For appetizer we got 2 orders of summer rolls and for the main, house special pho and house special vermicelli. Flavor-wise it was slightly blander than what I'm used to with viet food (compared to SoCal). For example, the vinegar based sauce for the vermicelli was not tangy or vinegar-y enough. And the pho soup base was only 3 out of 4 stars. The summer rolls I was happy with because they are so big!! I think it might've been missing more basil leaves but overall I'm satisfied. The peanut sauce was AMAZING and portion was large too. Peanut sauce was actually the star of the entire meal experience. I also like the portion size of the mains as well. Food: 3 (flavor), 4 (portions) Service: 5 Ambience: 4 (it clearly says Express. As expected for what it advertises as a takeout place, but wish there more seating. Don't need those game vending machines. Need more seats!). Clean, bright. I like the cushioned bench seating. If I were the owner, I would remove the gumball machine (do children use these anymore?) and remove the stuffed animal vending machines. And replace that entire wall with seating. Also there must be a better place to put the soda fridge like behind the counter so that they can put more seats. That's how you make money!!! One party almost left bc no seating and they didn't want to wait. I hope this will establishment flourishes and expands its menu. Not enough good viet places since covid caused the good ones to close down. Would come back!

let me preface by saying their actual restaurant on 12 and Dequindre is far better but this is a good option if you're short on time. There are only 3 tables inside so this is more of a carry out spot. The menu is very limited compared to the 12 Mile location, but the pho broth is delicious! My only gripe was that the beef pho I ordered only comes with brisket and meatballs. I prefer the raw beef slices that you usually get but instead was given a (generous) portion of very tough and fatty brisket. Had they offered the beef slices I generally prefer this would have been a 9 out of 10 for me. The broth is delicious, the vegetables are fresh and plentiful, they almost had a home run with this one for me. We also ordered the spring rolls as an appetizer and they were served fresh out of the fryer. Steaming hot and delicious. I would return if I was short on time but I definitely prefer their 12 Mile location

I'm writing this review with a heavy heart and deep concern for the way this restaurant handled a serious food allergy situation that resulted in my best friend being rushed to the emergency room. When placing the order, I made it very clear to the cashier that I/we have a severe peanut allergy. I specifically asked about the fried rice I was ordering and was told that it was not cooked with peanuts or peanut oil. Despite that reassurance, I asked the cashier to please still notify the chef about the allergy so that extra care could be taken to avoid cross contamination. It was obvious that this message was not relayed to the chef. Less than an hour after eating, my best friend went into full anaphylactic shock. She had to be hospitalized. This wasn't a mild reaction, it was a life-threatening medical emergency. She could have died. We dine at Thai restaurants frequently and understand that peanuts are commonly used in Thai cuisine. That's why we always communicate our allergies clearly and have never had an incident like this. Why? Because other restaurants take it seriously. Unfortunately, that was not the case here. To make matters worse, when I called the restaurant to inform them of what happened, the woman who answered didn't even offer an apology. There was no concern, no compassion, no effort to understand what went wrong or to reassure us that changes would be made. This should never have happened. Staff need to be thoroughly trained on how to handle food allergies, especially when a customer has stated the severity multiple times. Cross-contamination is dangerous, and in this case, it almost cost someone their life. I hope this review serves as a wake-up call for the management and staff. Food allergies are not a preference, they are a medical condition that can have fatal consequences if not taken seriously. To say that we won't return here again is an understatement. This review is just to serve as a warning to someone else.

Need the Vietnamese worker at the front who is pick up the phone . Never got the right order when I called. Hate it. Never come back. Sorry. I will go back to the place at Dequindre rd .

Great service and food! The pho broth was really intricate and had a huge serving. We also tried the spring roll and summer rolls and they were delicious. There are only a few tables inside so it's definitely a take out place but it was clean and had a nice ambiance as well.

Food is excellent and place is super clean. Love the original restaurant and this doesn't disappoint. The portions are big and very fairly priced. Had the grilled pork chop and got two huge pieces! Also had the summer rolls which were super fresh and tasty. Service came with a smile and was ready when they said it would be! Definitely will be back!

This place is awesome. One of the best in the area. Their takeout containers are perfect too! Super friendly. Fun atmosphere inside

Great food and glad to have Vietnamese food closer to home. It's a small takeout place but cute inside and great rolls, Pho and Portion is good. Service was quick!