Old Saigon Cafe

The spring rolls were one of the best I’ve had. I love that there isn’t the excess wrapper at the tops and bottoms. It was super fresh and flavorful with a nice crunch to them. We got the pork spring rolls but I was told chicken was the best. We also ordered 2 lunch phos that ironically enough came with an eggroll or spring roll as well. The only complaint I have was that the meat in the pho wasn’t very tender but overall it was still good. I would def come back for just the spring rolls

This is without a doubt the best vegan pho I’ve ever had. However I was scarfing it down and realized there was a tiny bug floating in my broth. This is a clear indication that the produce was perhaps not properly washed. Minus the critter- the broth is flavorful and they put lots of veggies and tofu. The broth came with tofu skins floating on top.

Food was very underwhelming. I’m surprised by the high reviews. We ordered grilled pork spring rolls, it was basically a veggie roll with pork essence. There’s plenty of better Vietnamese options in Houston.

The food here is so good, best place I’ve been to hands down. Pho, spring rolls, dumplings crème brûlée everything. I can’t get enough and want to come every weekend.

Update 9/22/2024: from 5 stars down to 2 stars Seems like the chef changed somewhere in the last months and the Pho just doesn’t taste good at all. When I was there the soup base was extremely sour - and after complaining, the waitress told me they changed the base recipe and today they had issues with the base… Houston has too many great pho spots to tolerate this kind of quality downgrade. It is a competitive city for viet food - I didn’t make the rules. Before 06/2024: Amazing viet food!! Super friendly service. Complimentary crème brûlée on a spoon was an awesome surprise at the end of the meal! Were enough free tables on Friday night. Can definitely recommend crab meat curry and the vermicelli duck 💯

Amazing pho! The brisket and shrimp pho were to die for! Broth on it amazing! The shrimp nice and clean no black on the back of them (we all know what that is) will definitely be coming back.

The food and service were both amazing. Spacious inside with plenty of seats. We were seated quickly and the waiter came by with the menu. We ordered fresh coconuts and spring rolls to start off with. The coconut juice was not too sweet. The spring rolls went great with their peanut sauce. The vermicelli with shaken beef was exactly what I was in the mood for. The beef was nicely marinated and very tender. Everything in the vermicelli bowl went perfectly together and it was a good portion. At the end of the meal, we were given creme brulee on a spoon. The service was very attentive. Our waiter came by to check on us often and was very friendly. Would highly recommend to stop by for good Viet food in the area.

I've visited many Vietnamese Cafes in the Houston area, but this one had a unique flavor and taste to the food. I wouldn't quite say that's it's just like the food you'll get in Vietnam (I've traveled there once and the flavor there cannot be replicated in the US), But this was on another level. The soup was thick and rich, and even the iced coffee had a strong flavor to it. I would recommend this place to anybody looking for a unique place to visit and eat if they are ever on Westheimer road.

When you walk in, you're greeted by a server and they let you sit anywhere. The service is nice and fast. Everyone is kind. The manager walks around asking how everything is. I spent about $40 I ordered Fresh coconut juice Water Fried calamari Shrimp crackers House special pho The fresh coconut was amazing. 9/10 The shrimp crackers. Always a hit. Can't really mess that up. You just fry it. 10/10 Fried calamari. Could be crispier. The batter gets soggy really fast. The flavor was good. Kinda bland but not bad 7/10. Wouldn't order again. It was ok. House special pho. 9/10. Broth was very flavorful. The brisket was super amazing and tender. The meatballs were good. Good portion. The interior was really nice and pretty. Clean. I love the booths. They give you a creme brûlée spoon for dessert instead of a fortune cookie. Would definitely come back again.

Yum!! It's always nice to have a bowl of pho on a rainy day. Second time coming by, and it still as good as I remembered. Old Saigon Pho - Broth was delicious! Meat given was a little bit small, but it tasted pretty good and hit the spot! Old Saigon Spring rolls - didn't know mango and crab meat would compliment each other so well! The peanut sauce included was also delicious! Would highly get this again Workers were nice, and frequently making sure we were doing okay which is much appreciated! highly recommend if you're craving for pho!

Was craving some pho so we decided to try Old Saigon. The soup was delicious - I got the Old Saigon pho. The brisket was very tender and it was great with the vegetables added in. Lots of noodles! I also had the Thai tea and after the meal they gave two spoons with crème brûlée - nice touch! The Thai tea wasn't too sweet. It was perfect! The staff was very friendly and attentive. Nicely decorated inside and people kept coming in, even after 9pm!

What a hidden gem this place is! The food was fantastic and the service was wonderful as well! The pho was very flavorful. The shaken beef vermicelli bowl was juicy and delicious. The eggrolls were crispy and yummy. The spicy lemongrass beef sandwich was great as well. I love that they have a container of fish sauce as a condiment on the table because I always have to ask for more. There was plenty of parking. The inside felt like a diner but was clean and bright. Will definitely be back!l to try more dishes.

I was going to get some ramen after church today. On the way there, I saw a guy waving a sign about dogs. I parked in front of the pet store. Suddenly, my tummy said, "Feed me. Feed me." Then, I looked around and found Old Saigon Cafe right across from a busy driveway. Good, I thought. Let me get some food. Normally, Vietnamese restaurants that serve pho and noodles would say pho on the window. Not this one, I can't find anything close to it. I had to read a few reviews by my Yelp friends to verify. The prices are competitive to other pho restaurants in Chinatown. Service and food quality were a lot better than I expected. The menu looks simple and well organized. I came during late lunch hours on a Sunday afternoon. There were few tables of customers already. Waiter was very helpful. I wanted pho with tripe and tendon. He recommended the "special pho" off the menu for $15.00. Yeah. Give me that. I asked to "study" the menu for a bit. Then, I noticed Fried Artichoke for $10.00. I didn't know what to expect. Until it got to my table. Wow. It knocked my socks off all the appetizers I have ever tried. The "lightly fried" would be seared in my cookbook. Chopped cilantro and pepper flakes dressed up the bed while artichoke hearts with long stem stood up. Spectacular plating technique. The pho soup base was delicious, no additional sauce required. I also loved the tripes. They were seasoned while other pho restaurants skipped out. I usually have pho soup leftover. But this time, I chose to drink it up. It's that delicious. Yay!! After eating (tummy said thank you), I loved the view of traffic on Westheimer. Watching cars gone by definitely relaxes me. Yup. I'll be back to try other dishes.

Went to old Saigon cafe by myself on a work trip. Staff were very attentive everytime I needed a water refill it took about 5 seconds for someone to notice. I ordered veggie pho with tofu and mango tofu salad. The pho was very good and they delivered on the heat when I asked for it spicy. The mango salad wasn't what I was expecting it was a huge meal in itself with tons of fresh mango and tofu in a delicious sweet sauce it was half hot and half cold but entirely delicious. Would recommend a million times over.

Not bad, not sure if they are Vietnamese but good service, com Tom thit nuong was prepared a bit different in shapes of slivers of grilled pork. It was very flavorful and saucy but lacked the grilled charcoal flavors as traditional Vietnamese ride spots. Fresh crab meat and mango, didn't really taste crab meat, did see a bit, mango is the crispy kind less flavor. Overall, I expected more being near the heart of bellaire for Vietnamese.

Cafe Saigon Closed on Mondays, this Vietnamese restaurant has Pho with vegetarian broth, salads, noodles curry options, and some more... The coffee was great. For food we got the soft spring rolls and the Pho. Spring rolls with the peanut sauce was good, the soup was kinda salty with not many vegetables, still ok. The service was good, they were very polite but the plates and especially the glasses were.... mmm, how do I describe it, all had watermarks, u know like u get them out of the washer and don't wipe, so there are spots all over it....so did the plates, they had some scraps of cut vegetables, fresh vegetables as in probably it was used for cutting the jalapeños that came with the soup or something.... Oh, and there is cream brûlée as a little complimentary dessert. The restaurant itself is well maintained. I read many reviews about their curry and I do want to try their salad, so next time, I might just get a to go order.

The ambient is perfect, very calm and peaceful establishment. The beef curry is delicious, it's giving comfort food with a sprinkle of classic accent. Very tasty, very cutesy, very demure.

Pho being the national dish of Vietnam and sold everywhere from nice restaurants to street corners where grandmothers set up makeshift kitchens was on my tastebuds mind today. A quick Yelp search brought me to this little gem. Walking in you are treated with the usual Vietnamese flair of the murals on the wall. It was lunch time but they were not busy. Service was average, nothing above and beyond yet not lacking in any aspect. I had my heart and stomach set on Pho but when I looked up I saw that their daily special included the Beef Stew. Now, if you know me, you know that Bò Kho is my favorite and I will always go for it if it's an option. You normally get a choice between having it served with rice noodles OR baguette... Be EXTRA and ask for both. The broth was great, needed some kind of kick to it BUT this was not a spicy version so I took that into consideration. The meat was soft. The only thing wrong with this dish was the over cooked carrots. Still the flavors were there! The shrimp spring rolls were on point too! Freshly made, crunchy and just flat out delicious.

We ordered delivery from here and we were told 1 hour and it took 2. My wife liked her pho. The egg rolls were good. My grilled pork banh mi showed up without the fried egg I asked for. Everything was cold by the time it arrived. We'll give them another try but will visit in person since they have lots of great reviews.

We found this place through Yelp while searching for pho. We were so glad we picked a spot that we had never heard of before. It is located on Westheimer in this busy strip center that has multiple restaurants. It has good amount of seating and is nicely done inside. We ordered their chicken pho, and beef pho with no meat. Both had a lot of flavor and the right amount of meat, noodles and broth. They give you a spoon each of their crème brûlée when you ask them for a check. The crème brûlée gesture is so unique and cute, we absolutely loved it. And their crime brûlée was delicious. I would've totally ordered some if we didn't have an appointment to head to.

Twas so good especially artichoke pho with vegetarian style! Literally, this is the best place for vegetarian pho in houston! Keep up the good work! I ordered lemon grass tofu sandwich and I remember it was so good when I tried it 2 years ago but today I felt like something was missing. Perhaps, vegan spicy mayo sauce can do some tricks for it! Anyways, thanks for the yummy dishes! :) Cheers

Truly a 10/10 experience every single time. My pho comes out in less than 10 minutes, the staff is so attentive and they remember you and your order, and for a complete meal (including the free dessert), $15 including tip is unbeatable these days for the portion size.

Best spring rolls ever! The peanut sauce has some peanut pieces and some hot sauce on it! The service was very courteous.

I believe they've got the best taste with their vietnamese pho and I love their delicious rice with great portions. Definite lock-in place when I comeback.

I was going home from the Galleria and looked up nearby Asian restaurants, and decided to try this establishment. Such a hidden gem for me to discover after living in Houston all this time! I would frequently go out to Bellaire for variety of Asian food, but this was such a pleasant surprise for traditional Vietnamese staples. Their pho broth is flavorful. Bo luc lac was also good. We also ordered shrimp spring rolls thinking they were just going to be simple, but it had some fried onion pieces with peanuts and mango that made the spring roll more flavorful and fun to eat than the basic spring roll. The staff were nice and attentive. At the end of the meal, they brought out two spoonfuls of creme brulee which I thought was a nice touch to end the meal to satisfy some sweetness. Highly recommend it and will be happy to be back.

After an incredibly long journey to Houston, my family and I were famished and ready to enjoy the Asian food scene! We had originally been scheduled to arrive around lunchtime but due to crazy weather and tornados, we arrived well after dinner time. Hungry and tired, we found the closest restaurant still open near our house. Old Saigon Cafe it is! We arrived and were surprised to find the restaurant fairly full considering the time. We were seated immediately and enjoyed impeccable service throughout our meal. Our server, one of two servers in the entire restaurant, really took the time to answer our questions, tell us about his favorites, and guide our ordering decisions. My family ordered the spicy lemongrass beef, a rice plate with grilled pork and I personally ordered the vermicelli bowl with shaken beef. I like that they have their house fish sauce in large containers on the table. My shaken beef vermicelli was very delicious - the variety of vegetables were incredibly fresh and the beef was marinated and cooked incredibly well. Considering I had not eaten a real meal in 15+ hours, I thought I could easily finish the entire bowl of vermicelli but it actually turned out to be more than I could handle! They give you a tooooonnnn of food and at $16, it's quite a bargain. The only criticism is that some of the dishes were a bit too salty for my taste, but they were not overbearingly so, I just have a lower salt tolerance. Adding fish sauce at your discretion probably didn't help, either. Excellent staff, delicious and fresh food - and bonus that they're open when everyone else is closed - give this place a try if you're looking for a later evening dinner in Houston!

Attentive service and good food. We don't frequent Galleria area often but with the cold weather wanted something to warm us up and decided on pho from Old Saigon Cafe. The staff is friendly and attentive. There are multiple food offerings we went with the Rare Pho (PHO TAI) Thin sliced finest eye round steak with rice noodles, and fresh herbs in homemade broth. When we got the plates and took our first taste, the broth was lukewarm and oily. We did like the flavor, but would've liked the broth to be hotter. We noticed another table order the same and their bowls were steaming. The Thai Green tea is definitely a must have. It's not overly sweet. At the end we were given a sampling of crème brûlée in a spoon. Very delicious also. Will stop by again when I'm area and just hope that the pho broth is hot next time too.

Food is very authentic and delicious. Service is great and it's managed by the owners. Very nice lady.

The food and service were both amazing. Spacious inside with plenty of seats. We were seated quickly and the waiter came by with the menu. We ordered fresh coconuts and spring rolls to start off with. The coconut juice was not too sweet. The spring rolls went great with their peanut sauce. The vermicelli with shaken beef was exactly what I was in the mood for. The beef was nicely marinated and very tender. Everything in the vermicelli bowl went perfectly together and it was a good portion. At the end of the meal, we were given creme brulee on a spoon. The service was very attentive. Our waiter came by to check on us often and was very friendly. Would highly recommend to stop by for good Viet food in the area.

I ordered pork bánh mì and got it delivered. The pork was well-maintained, so it was full of flavor. I like it. I don't think it's necessary to come with fries. Delivery takes a long time, which is understandable. The fries will be cold. I hope to serve without fries and lower the price.

What an amazing experience we had here. Every dish we ordered was with a positive comment. Loved the spring roll, the vermicelli dishes was the highlight of our trip to Houston. They even gave you end teaser of crème brûlée on a spoon. Delicious! Our server was ok. Not really a personality there but he got the job done. The owner was very active and accommodating. The restaurant seemed full. The ambiance was like every small restaurant. Busy but not uncomfortable or rushed.

Very impressed how clean the restaurant is. Right away they greet You with a smile and very inviting. Their Vietnamese ice coffee is amazing. If you ever need a boost of caffeine this is the place. Price is very reasonable. And their Vietnamese sandwich are to die for. Definitely will recommend to friends and family. GREAT JOB!!!

I love this place. I come like once a week. Everything here is absolutely amazing. The old Saigon pho is the best broth I've ever tasted. It is my go-to meal when I feel under the weather (bone broth is full of great minerals and antioxidants). My fav rice plate is the shaking beef. The beef is so thick and tender, and the sauce is unmatched. Their lemongrass chicken is also a winner. They use juicy, flavorful, thinly sliced chicken for this one, paired w jasmine rice. This picture is of the lemongrass chicken banh mi sandwich. It is also a very delicious dish. I gave 5 stars the first time, but I came back to applaud them on their efforts to keep the place clean. I haven't felt a sticky table in at least 3 visits. I really appreciate the cleanliness, as well as the consistently delicious food. They also make a very refreshing peach tea!

Probably one of the better options in this part of town. Everything is OK but mediocre is good.

While the pho is pretty good And the beef is really tender The service is really friendly They give u a little spoon crème brûlée The store is pretty organized

Popped in for a quick lunch around noon. The spring rolls were delicious!!!! Had the Pho soup and the pork vermicelli bowl. I was very happy to find NO gristle or fat on the huge quantity of pork slices in my bowl. The beef in the Pho soup was also first rate. Service was outstanding........and the prices were lower than I expected for the quality and location.

Let me start by saying i would had given a 5 star review but there were a couple of items that need attention. So i decided to add subsections to my review. 5stars on food taste 5 stars on service staff super friendly 3 stars on music volume. Way too loud for a restaurant. 3 stars on food temperature. Food arrived basically at room temperature, for hot items of course. In general i recommend this restaurant and i plan to go back.

I am usually easy to please. I give 5 star reviews to Chinese Buffets. Every once in a while, a restaurant manages to remind me that I do actually have lower limits to my standards. It's hard to get there, but somehow people manage to squeeze under there. I ordered the Artichoke hearts thinking that they actually served fresh artichoke. Silly rabbit. No! It was pickled artichokes from a jar! I also ordered the crab lump vermicelli. It wasn't terrible but nothing to write to home about. I may give this restaurant another try. Given the other reviews I may have just ordered the wrong things. I got too cute with the ordering and ended up unsatisfied. I also ordered based on looks - Yelp pictures can do that to you. Say no to artichokes in a jar.

Thai Green Tea- BOMB! Spring Rolls- The BOMB! Ramen- Thee BOMB! With the creme brûlée on the side I thoroughly enjoyed my meal & drink here! I'll definitely be back!

We ordered the Egg Rolls, Spicy Lemongrass Beef Noodle Bowl, and Grilled Pork Rice Plate. All of it came out quickly and was very good. The noodle bowl was large and could easily feed two people. It was not spicy but we still enjoyed it. The place was cozy and busy for a late Thursday. I would definitely recommend.

I dined in around 6pm on a Thursday with a friend, it was very peaceful and calm inside. We were promptly greeted and handed menus. We decided to share an order of egg rolls and I got a pork noodle plate and she got pho. The food was delicious and service was great!

Exceptional spring rolls in the pho was fabulous incredible depth of the broth definitely will be going back again

The aritchokes.....baaaabbbbbbyyyyy them bad boys were too good. Tma smidgen on the clgreasy side but I ate it with my crackers and it was heavenly to me. Not pictured: Saigon Spring Rolls. The curry prawns were OUTSTANDING!! I love a creamy yellow curry. It wasn't too sweet, not too spicy. The curry sticks to the veggies and the rice....mmmmmmmmmmmm I ate myself silly. The Saigon spring rolls had Mango, crab meat, noodles, veggies and this flaky stuff. It was not for me. I can see how others would love but mmm pass. The peanut sauce was fire tho. Oh and I had to order a green Thai tea to go bc duh!!!!!! The service was sooooo good too!!! My server was so sweet and she didn't even flinch when I said the spring rolls weren't for me. I'm definitely coming back and bringing a date.

The food didn't have any aroma. It was odd. The flavor was there just not as pronounced as other Vietnamese places. Service was slow for a half empty small restaurant at lunch. We ordered chicken shaking, lemon grass chicken and veggie egg rolls. The egg rolls were lack luster . Everything else was ok. Nothing to come back for.

Delicious bahn mi and good vibes. Service was great and all the food we had was amazing.

Been a while since I've been here...I won't make that mistake again. Still the best pho in town. Most places have a sweetish broth but not here...full on savory. Pho tai was outstanding...and a lot of it! Egg rolls we're really good. Place had an interesting chili oil...not your normal stuff. You have to ask for it and it's well worth the ask...nice fire. Saw dishes on nearby tables...vermicelli looked really good. Don't know if I can get anything but the pho however.... Still comes with a spoonful of crème brûlée!

Came here for a date night with my boyfriend (who's also a big foodie). We both gave the egg rolls a 10/10.. soooo crispy and packed with flavor. Big plus that they gave us four pieces since most places do 2 or 3 max. The pho broth is a little bland but I added sauces so didn't mind it. However, my boyfriend is a huge believer in adding nothing to the actual bowl because he likes the authentic flavors so he wasn't the biggest fan. The meatballs also could have been better. Overall the vote was 7/10. I also got a Thai green tea which ended up tasting like milk and only milk. Drank probably a few sips and threw the rest away :( If you're a SPICY lover, ask for the sate. We think it's made with habanero. So so good we asked to buy a jar. The owners really outdid themselves with the decor/wall art. The waitresses also wear the traditional ao dai! Rating overall would be 7.5/10. The egg rolls roped us in so we'll be back to try other foods on the menu!

Thought this was a pretty solid pho place. The staff was accommodating as I made a quick stop here prior to my flight. They ensured everything came out fast. The summer roll was delicious and loved how they wrapped it with the lettuces and nuts placed in a unqiue way. Pho was flavor and little bit sweet. Bowl was a bit on the smaller side but I didn't mind since pho tasted good.

Egg rolls were hot and crunchy and the did not skimp on the meat. The vermicelli bowl was delicious and full of toppings. Phở broth was great as well but the noodle was all bunched up. The restaurant is well decorated and service were great.

Ordered the lemongrass tofu vermicelli today and it just made my belly happy. The vermicelli noodles are thick and round. The toppings are fresh and plentiful, and the tofu chunks are big and not too fried. All covered in a light sauce. On top of everything the portions are generous. I highly recommend.

Amazing food! Spring rolls were super fresh and had a fun more creative look to them compared to most spring rolls. Also had a bit of spice to them which was great. The Old Saigon Pho was perfect, one of the more unique tasting Phos I've had. The service was extremely nice and the atmosphere was very pretty.

Very delicious and good service recommend , same quality for years i took my parents to this restaurant

Chicken pho is what I went for and that was decent. Lemon grass chicken was good and flavorful. However, their fried rice was very very blah and flat. We got tempted by a previous review of shrimp fried rice so ordered it but was flat. We did enjoy the fried artichoke appetizer . The shrimp skewers were a bit overpriced as it was barely 5 pieces of shrimp with a big mound of flavorless fried rice and unseasoned broccoli . Not sure if I will go back as flavors were underwhelming.

I love their food! The waiters are very kind, good service My favorite are their spring rolls We were seated quickly They also brought creme brûlée dessert served in a spoon as curtesy when they brought our check.

I walked there from where I live and I only had five dollars on me. It was windy outside and I wanted something warm to eat. I simply asked if they had anything that I can eat for five dollars knowing that they probably wouldn't. The man gave me a beef stew. It was so delicious. their kindness will never be forgotten. I believe their act of love is the reason why their business is thriving.

A boastful but worthy establishment sat at a convenient corner in town. Interior was clean, cozy, and cordial. The interior embellishments were tasteful, although a bit loud to look at. Spacious too, with a nice table setup and plenty of room for the portion sizes available. I had their Spring rolls with peanut sauce, while my date had their Rare Pho. Both were immaculate and well-seasoned. Our waiter was also very accommodating and quick at his service. Love this place!

A really good option if you're vegetarian, definitely the best Banh mi I've ever had. The spicy lemongrass tofu vermicelli was super fresh and the tofu by itself was SOOO GOOD. The free spoonful of crème brûlée?? Customer for l i f e