Saigon Bistro

A Perfectly Passable, No-Frills Phở Fix. This phở restaurant is the definition of "just okay." It serves its purpose as a quick, affordable meal but doesn't leave a lasting impression. The portion size is generous. You get a large bowl filled with a good amount of rice noodles, beef and meatballs. For the relatively low price, you certainly get a filling meal, which is a major point in its favor. Now, for the downside: the broth - unfortunately, it's where this bowl of phở falls flat, to a point it tastes somewhat watered down. It lacks the deep, complex, and savory richness that is the absolute soul of a great phở. The atmosphere is functional. It's a great casual eatery. The space is clean, and the tables are mostly set for four guests, making it perfect for a family or groupies. Overall: It's passable. If you're craving phở and are on a tight budget, it will do the job. You won't leave hungry.

Looking for a place with bun reiu and bun bo hue, and this place had both! They were not the best ever but definitely scratched the itch and would recommend if you're looking for these dishes on this side of the tunnel. Also order papaya salad which was good, and will be back to try other things.

Good pho, generous portions. The Bahn mi was good and so was the vermicelli. We liked the egg rolls. Service was good, the timing of serving all of us was a bit off. And they forgot the pearls in the drink but overall good

Not a bad little spot for some Vietnamese food. We came here for lunch on a weekday. It was mildly busy but we were seated right away. The servers were very nice and brought us menus and glasses of cold water. We started off with an order of the pork spring rolls. It wasn’t mind blowing but wasn’t bad either. The portion was pretty good too. For my main entree, I opted for a vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and an egg roll. The bowl was plenty large and was filled with vermicelli noodles and a good amount of pork. The overall taste was ok but the pork was on the dry side and not as hot as I hoped. It was also cut very thin, something I not accustomed to. The rest of the bowl included fresh herbs and sliced cucumbers along with the traditional shredded pickled carrots. Overall, the bowl was filling but the it wasn’t as authentic in terms of flavors. However, the menu is very large offering banh mi and pho as well as other noodle soups. So the next time I’m here I’ll try something different. The service was prompt and quick. Our food did not take long at all to arrive. Prices were about average for a place like this. They accept credit cards and you pay at the counter when you’re done.

Best Banh Mi sandwiches in the east bay for me. Been to a lot of places in the bay area and for me this is the spot. $8 for a sandwich. They are not like other spots that charge you for a different meat/flavor banh mi. I try to come here at least 3 times a month when I'm passing by because I don't live in Concord.

Great bbq pork banh mi with soft bread and they will add extra pickles if you want. Their pho also hits the spot on a cold day. The broth is clean and flavorful. 👍🏼

I come here for the amazing vietnamese sandwiches! Sorry, I was hungry and took a bite before the pic. Anyway, been doing take out for a while now and ate in for first time in a while. Their teams and boba shakes are good too. My daughter likes the spring rolls and pho. But the best part is the sandwich, the bread is always crunchy and soft, and the veggies full of flavor. Go now.

I got the Chicken Banh Mi and mango slush. I got it to go because this is a sit-down service or to go. It was tasty and reasonably quick.

The Bahn Mi sandwiches here are always delicious. I have tried and loved all of them. I love their Pho and their Chicken Curry too. I wish the wait staff would write down the order instead of trying to remember as at times they mess up.

Quick service. Decent crowd on a Saturday night. Delicious food. Lots of veggie options for us IBS folks Prices are also budget-friendly.

It's a decent banh mi that does the job! Around the concord area, there isn't many options and was craving for a banh mi. I was greeted by someone at the front who was super nice. Didn't take any pics of the interior but it looked like a good place to eat dine-inn. I ordered the grilled chicken banh mi and I noticed that there wasn't enough chicken or sauce for my liking but over decent banh mi.

Cozy spot with ample choices for Vietnamese food. We tried the crab Rangoon, Vietnamese ice coffee, bun Bo hue, & a large pho dac biet w/egg noodle. Everything came out within 15 min of ordering which was great! Not busy at all on a Sunday afternoon at 2pm either and staff were very friendly. We felt that our noodles in both dishes were cooked a bit too soft for our preference & the flavor of the bun Bo hue broth was on the lighter side and not spicy. Great portion sizes!

I always come for the bahn mi's! Their bahn mi's are freshly made and the bread is so soft! I always order to-go and they are fast. The place could use a little more light but overall it's ok. They have light music playing as well.

Such a hole in the wall, but such a hidden gem!! I would definitely come back here again to get their banh mi sandwiches !! Service was amazing as well!!

we love coming here for banh mi! now i finally tried the Vietnamese crepe (#69) and wow!!! my new favorite. the menu has 2 options: shrimp and pork or vegetarian tofu. i asked if i can do shrimp and tofu, no pork and they were able to do it. this thing is huge!! and comes with a ton of fresh veggies to wrap it. the banh mi's are always great! fresh bread and tasty meat. will be back for more! also the staff is so friendly and attentive. food comes out quick. lots of seating inside.

It's been a while since I've tried this place since it is a little far from home but it still has the best Bun Rieu around (48. Tomato Noodle Soup with Tofu, Pork Patty and Mince Shrimp)! It is so fresh and has all the toppings for this complex but refreshingly delicious dish. I'll definitely be coming back more often for this :D

A decent Vietnamese restaurant with a variety of different dishes. It is hidden in the back/corner, so it's easy to miss, since most of the stores and other restaurants are facing the other way and this restaurant's main entrance is on the side building. We ordered cream cheese wontons and two rice plates. One grilled chicken rice plate and one pork chop rice plate combo. The combo includes one egg roll and fried egg. The rice plates come with a side of soup broth, which was really good. Everything came out to about $35-$37, which was a really good price for everything that we ordered! Also, considering how big the portions were as well! Bathrooms were out of toilet paper, napkin dispenser was out (had to request more napkins, but servers were very prompt). There was a fly that was buzzing around our table, which made it annoying and difficult to eat our meal. However, food was enjoyable and we would come back again if we're craving viet food!

Great authentic Vietnamese food. Pho, egg rolls, vermicelli, and the specialty bánh xèo are excellent!

Compared to other Viet places in this area- the food here is 5 STARS. (It would be fair to compare it to the Viet food in San Jose) Food here is authentic and probably one of the best Viet places in this area. The star dish here is banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) with crispy pork belly and shrimp. It was good and very close to homemade, maybe even better than homemade since the batter is extra crispy and can't seem to ever get it that crispy at home. It comes with a large plate of lettuce and fresh herbs to wrap the crepe and dip into fish sauce. I highly recommend this dish here- either as a shared app or entree. Another noteworthy mention is the bun rieu (tomato and crab soup). It's decent. The broth is very flavorful, but definitely ask for more shrimp paste and sate sauce on the side if you want the authentic flavors.

Ordered takeout from here earlier this week. Food arrived on time and was good. My favorite was the grilled pork sandwich (banh mi thi nuong - $8) - juicy with fresh and finely chopped daikon vegetables, but the ham, pate, headcheese and pork patty (banh mi thit nguoi -$8) was a close second - it reminded me of an Italian BLT, except with delicious daikon veggies. Will be back for more.

Recently gave this place a go again and to my surprise it went well. Ownership change was definite and they made changes to their menu. I enjoyed their Bun Reiu and rice plates . My son always gets their combination rice plate with pork chops , egg over rice and egg rolls. This time they seasoned and grilled it just right . Did not lack in portion or taste at all. Bun Reiu was delicious and their Bun Bo Hue was on point . Customer service was great they greeted you and you didn't. have to wait for service and friendly . Would come back again

You have seen the world "bahn" on menus before. It is the Vietnamese world for "bun" - as in bread - probably on loan from the days of French colonial occupation. The baguette used on a certain type of Vietnamese sandwich is a "bahn." The thick tapioca noodles in a certain crab soup are "bahn." You find more and more that "bahn" is a broad category. No wonder, then, that this crepe dish is a "bahn" too. Talkin' 'bout Bahn Xeo. "Bahn" means bread and "Xeo" is an onomatopoeia for the sizzle the crepe makes when batter hits the hot pan. The texture of the Bahn Xeo at Saigon Bistro is like a pane of glass on the outside and slightly more tender on the inside. Curious about its orangey yellow, I asked the waitress how they are made. She listed coconut, but gave an uncertain shrug when I suggested turmeric. It's probably turmeric. The bahn xeo is filled with pork that is deeply porky, five just barely overcooked shrimp, bean sprouts, and I believe vermicelli noodles. Next to the half moon bahn xeo is a mountainous thicket of lettuce leaves and fresh herbs. I'm not sure if this is protocol, but I lopped pieces of the xeo off and wrapped them in lettuce with herbs. Then, after dipping the wrap in the vinegar fish sauce (do forget the chili paste and a dab of hoisin), and sinking your teeth, you will have never experienced a more intense and complete mouthful of food. The bahn mi lacks pate, so its probably not worth your time. I'm sure the pho and bun bo hue are perfectly suitable. The bun rieu lacks the requisite crab; instead using some of the meats laying around from the other dishes.

Delicious banh mi! I come here all the time because service is quick and their Vietnamese sandwiches are a perfect lunch. I ordered a bbq pork banh mi and a beef banh mi as well as an order of pot stickers, all delicious.

This place has been here for as long as I can remember, yet I've never thought to stop by. It's tucked away in the Willow Pass plaza, but my search for banh mi brought me to their doors. The menu pics are all outdated so prices have gone up, but they're still reasonable. A large pho will run you about $13 which isn't bad considering other places are closer to $15 now. They have a good selection of appetizers but no chicken wings if that's your thing, like it is mine. If you're ordering to go, they do have a self ordering tablet at the counter, and then I saw a QR code on their front door as well. I'll probably call in my order the next time because it did take about 15ish min for two banh mi. They only had 1 to go order and 1 family dining, but they had already received their food so not sure what the wait was for. I always order the combo banh mi to try, which has all the Vietnamese cold cuts and pate. However theirs is just okay. It leans more on the savory end because the pickled daikon and carrots just aren't sweet enough to balance it out. The veggies and bread were all fresh though, and I loved that they put in a good slather of pate. The grilled pork bank mi was delicious though! The pork was sooo flavorful and tender so this will now be my go to the next time I come back. 2 banh mis will set you back $16 and some change after tax, which is great considering the size and freshness. In a world where banh mis now cost $13+ (outrageous), I'm thankful to find quality spots like Saigon Bistro that deliver the goods without breaking the bank.

Got their large-sized Won Ton Egg Noodle Soup Shrimp and BBQ Pork, and it was a lot of food in a ginormous bowl. I absolutely loved it! The broth was savory and the egg noodles were classic, reminding me of Hong Kong style wonton egg noodles soup. The wontons were just ok though in my opinion - the wonton skin kinda got too soft after soaking in the hot broth for some time. The shrimp were good and fresh, but they still had the tails on which I wasn't a fan of. But in general this bowl was super satisfying, and I would definitely order this again next time especially when I'm super hungry. Service was unfortunately a bit lacking in attention lately with the new girl as their server. It was so hard to flag her because she never paid attention to or even looked to the direction of any guest tables. She would deliver food to the customers and then walk straight back to the cashier area/kitchen with her head down, not checking on or looking at the guests at all. We had to yell out loud to ask for the check last time.

The enduring Saigon Bistro. The stores around this restaurant have come and go (especially during covid), and yet this restaurant prevails. I had a quick lunch, grabbed a couple of Banh Mi's on a different date and those reminded me why Saigon Bistro has the staying power in today's tough market. Grilled Pork over rice with eggroll and fried egg addon was my choice when I recently had a lunch here. I was surprised with the generous amount of food that was served. The pork chop was flavorful and the eggroll was delish. On another occasion, I had their combination Banh Mi to go. This IS a bomb Vietnamese sandwich. Copious amount of meat, bread, and veggies was truly appreciated. Their pork Banh Mi was delicious too, though the crunch of the baguette is lost due to the steam emanating from the pork, it is a very well made sandwich as well. Saigon Bistro probably has the best banh mi around these area imho. The price reasonable and justified. Having some serious Banh Mi's, Saigon Bistro is now my regular spot for work lunch.

Saturday night and not overly busy here. We had the grilled shrimp and rolls over vermicelli, the egg noodles won ton combo soup, and the seafood rice noodles soup. Everything was good, but I found the soup broth a bit sweet. We might come back for a rice dish to try other things on the menu.

First time here and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. It's hard to find a good curry soup around town (my fav spot is in SF on Ocean Ave IYKYK) but I've found an amazing chicken curry here at Saigon Bistro. I order mine with egg noodles and they don't skimp out on the fixings. So much egg noodle, 3 pieces of chicken, potatoes, bell peppers, and the most silky curry broth. It's not overly creamy or watered down, it's the perfect curry broth. Also had their pork banh mi, pork was perfectly seasoned, tender and right amount of fixings. It's served warm but bread still has a fresh crunch. Staff is attentive as soon as you walk in. Found my new spot for curry soup, and will continue to return to try more off their menu.

Came here for a quick bahn mi and service was fast and efficient! The place is very spacious and had a lot in their menu. I ended up getting the grilled chicken bahn mi, which was pretty good! The sandwich itself was big and shareable. I would definitely check this place out if you want a quick bite and or just wanting a solid meal for your money!

I was reluctant to come here at first because of the 3.6 average reviews but I'm so glad I did! The food is so good and fresh. I usually drive all the way to Oakland from concord for good Vietnamese food but I don't have to anymore. This is my new go to spot for Vietnamese food in the Concord area! The service is also great and the restaurant is really clean and comfortable inside.

I've been here twice and ordered the Pork Chop over rice and have thoroughly enjoyed myself! This is my go to Vietnamese dish and am so glad that I found another spot where I can get one. The price is under $13, comes with a little salad, very good amount of rice and tons of pork! The orange fish sauce is so yummy, I put it over the little salad. It almost always is two meals for me, which is so awesome. I love getting this and then I know I will get to take it to work with me the next day :) The area doesn't seem like the best, it's toward the back of the Joann's/Fry's old parking lot. But once you're in the restaurant it's fine! Just not the kind of place you want to go walking around afterward. We will be back!

I. Am. ADDICTED!!!! I just cannot get enough of this place. First it was their banh mi sammies that hooked me. Now their pho has just reeled me the ef in and I ain't goin' nowhere now. Ain't goin' NO damn where. Y'all. How is everything from this place so damn delicious?! Banh mi. Pho. Egg rolls. Cheese wontons. Milk tea. Smoothies. Any and everything comin' out of this kitchen is straight up dynamite! I've had every flavor of banh mi at this point, and multiple times. They are EXCELLENT. Now that the cold weather has hit, I've been goin' in on that pho. Literally just had a bowl tonight. The wonton egg noodle pho has become my absolute FAVE! That BROTH!!! It has me in a chokehold damnit! And then later, in a food coma. Such flavorful broth with tender meats. And I just effing love their wontons. So soft and melting in my mouth. Nom nom. And since ya girl has been cold and sickly as of late, this pho has been coming to my rescue often. I just love, love, loooove this place! They also have the best appetizers in life! Those deep fried egg rolls with the fish sauce WILL be the death of me. And those delicious crab and cheese wontons?????!!! Please.... PLEASE! Somebody help me NOW. I am dying... this place is just too damn good for my own health! Geezus. Now I'm craving again (crying face emoji). Don't come here.... You're gonna get addicted like me. Actually... DO come here. Because it's so friggin' good. Thank me later.

My favorite go to spot for pho. The portions are large and the flavors are wonderful. Especially on an early day or when the weather is turning cold. Everything on the menu is great.

Bánh mì is awesome! Phở is great! Most entrees on the menu that we tried so far in the last 4 years did not disappoint us. Service is friendly. Restaurant is clean, table and chairs well arranged. Beautiful decoration.

Bun Bo Hue is flavorful delicious and very tasty, authentic The best and the yummiest

11 years later, and I'm still ordering the same Banh Mi sandwich. Park n Shop has changed a lot since my last review with Saigon Bistro. Service hasn't changed. Location hasn't changed much. Except it's more quieter since Fry's is no longer next door. The food presentation has improved through the years to keep up with the local competition. The quality of food tasted the same. Maybe that's why I still come here? I'm probably going to be a customer here until my wheels fall off.

Haven't been here in a while. 2nd time ordering crepe from here 1st time was a few years ago. Anyhow I asked for shrimp which I assume it would be only shrimp. Nope. I'm glad I opened it up before digging in. It hadslices of nasty pork in it. Uggggghhh. Maybe I should have been more specific but on the menu it was option and it listed the combo with pork. Perhaps next time I'll tell them. I would come back and try their noodle soups and bowls. Had a bahn mi sandwich here before. Decent for the price when you're craving one.

Nice staff and great portion sizes. Food is always the same great quality. Highly recommend over Kevin's down the street

After living in Concord for 20 years, we finally discovered Saigon Bistro. We see it when we're in the area but we didn't think to try it. Our only go-to Vietnamese restaurant was Pho Lee Hoa Phat in Pleasant Hill which has very good Pho and rice dishes but we were craving for Banh Mi since we no longer drive daily to the San Jose area where we could get good Banh Mi. When we finally decided to try Saigon Bistro, we were happy to see Banh Mi in the menu. The Banh Mi, Pho and rice dishes are very good. Staff is very friendly and attentive and prices are very reasonable. We now have two go-to Vietnamese restaurants!!

The Pho is delicious! Lots of selection. Especially the egg noodle pho. So yummy! Table and/or takeout service are great, friendly and accommodating. Restaurant is on a smaller side but very clean and comfortable.

Amazing food! Came super hot and stayed hot for 4 hours for take out and was delicious! I just wish there was a little more meat. The boba was super good not too sweet not too bland. The vibe in the restaurant was very welcoming and service was very quick!

A great Vietnamese restaurant in Concord that serves delicious Banh Mi. The baguette was fantastic, and the wonton soup was very flavorful. The service was excellent, and the place has a cozy atmosphere.

On this side of the tunnel for Concord/Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek and LaMorinda area, Saigon Bistro is the most authentic Viet joint out here and I've tried them all, even that hole in the wall in Moraga. This Viet girl knows Viet food and this place is hands down my go to spot. Viet Coffee: Yummy Boba: Great variety of Banh Mi: Authentic and tasty Beef Pho: Authentic Viet Papaya Shrimp Salad: Crispy and savory Viet Crepe - Banh Xeo: Variety of other authentic Viet dishes and soups like BBH and Bun Rieu: It's really hard to find a Viet spot that offers up more than just your standard beef Pho and rice plates, and though it can't compete with my San Jose favorites, it's tops in this area. My favorite here is their Banh Xeo (savory crepe). The staff are friendly and the restaurant is clean and welcoming. Definitely give them a try.

I've ordered takeout from this place at least a half a dozen or more times over the past 2.5 years and tbh it's been hit or miss. I always get the same thing, pho tai (thinly sliced rare steak that cooks when you add the hot broth) and sometimes when I'm not being good about calories a Boba tea. The pho itself is usually pretty good, the broth is not too salty or oily like some places, and the meat always seems fresh. At $11.50, it's decently and competitively priced for a medium bowl and they're generous with the basil/sprout/jalapeño add-ons. It's only a dollar more for a large pho if you can eat all that (it's a lot). The large version is really just a handful of extra noodles from what I can tell. Everything else looks the same size, etc. because I've tried both versions. A few things I don't like, hence the 3 stars, buried at the bottom: - That they only serve beef versions of pho. No chicken option. Not a huge complaint but personally try to limit beef & normally go for chicken. - The basil/sprout/jalapeño add-ons, though generous, maybe it's because it's the day I order which is usually end of the week, idk, but at least 50% of the time the basil & sprouts taste really sour/almost expired. - I've tried the Thai tea which is decent, but every single time that I've ordered one of the boba teas, there has never been any Boba in them, ever, and they taste kind of strange or chemically, unlike Boba milk I've ever had before so I'm not sure if it's a powder mix or different tea blend but if it was my place I'd definitely lower the price of the Boba teas by at least a dollar and state underneath on the menu something like, Boba drinks do not contain Boba because the menus as they are right now are wrong and misleading. I haven't tried anything else on the menu so I can only talk about those things. Other reviews may paint a better overall picture so don't base your decision to try the place or not solely on my little review. ‍

Food was fresh and very good. It's all reasonably priced so I'm okay with the relatively slow service and the average atmosphere. A very casual place to get some simple good food. Nothing fancy!!

The soup and the Vietnamese crepe were so delicious the price was reasonable! we highly recommended

Good quality food. Clean ambiance. Ordering process on screen was cumbersome, even though staff was there and vould have taken the order .

We used to go to one of the Kevin's pho restaurants either in Walnut Creek or Concord but found this little gem. They also served those nice Vietnamese sandwiches that Kevin's never did. Larger portions and better quality than Kevin's. We are hooked.

Pretty good tofu banh mi sandwich. Not the best I've had but very decent and a good price. I also liked the Thai iced tea. Service has always been fast and friendly.

Not too bad! Service is fast, food is tasty and the ambiance is pretty clean, with a hint of western Asian flavor lol!

I've only tried the pho and banh xeo here so far. While I would skip the pho next time, I will be back for the banh xeo. It has good flavour and crunch, just a little on the oily side, but still very tasty. The service is fast and efficient, making for a pleasant overall experience.

I love the food here... but the last two times I ordered the tomato soup I had a major stomach ache sending me running to the bathroom. Two times! Still, I keep giving it a chance because everything taste is great, but proceed with caution.

Bun Bo hue is so good Service is excellent! Place is clean and plenty of parking space

Called in an order this morning and it was ready within 10 minutes! Ordered a Grilled Pork Banh Mi and it was delicious!! The bun was perfectly toasted, pork marinade was yummy, and it had all the right fillings. Also ordered a grilled shrimp vermicelli bowl that was underwhelming. It lacked flavor and it only came with 5 tiny shrimp.

Good ahh food I fw dey service. Tha bahn mis fire type shi so is they spring rolls. Y

Amazing banh xeo, pho and pork chop plate. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The service staff is great. Attentive and efficient. Will return to check out other items on the menu. Location and parking is convenient.

I love this place it is my go to when I am around this area!! Their food is fresh and tasty, service is quick and efficient, and the business itself it clean and friendly.