Saigon Bistro

Great alternative to Thai Oishi, and it may be better. We had the Teriyaki Beef and Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice. Served piping hot a delicious! The beef was super tender and the Pineapple Chicken was so tasty and enough for two people. We had the crab rangoon for appetizers and they were all very good.

It was 9 of us total on a Sunday around 2. 5 different checks, and each check got 20% gratuity on it!! I would understand if it was 20% on a party of 8 or more and one check! The food was not all that or the drinks. Very bland(tasteless), first and last. Very disappointing. Honestly Hibachi Express is much less money and a lot better.

Saigon Bistro is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Lakeland. The strawberry matcha and boys milk tea were so delicious and the girl who made it was so sweet!! Their bahn mi is to die for. They have lots of vegan/vegetarian options and accommodating to large parties, despite being a small restaurant. I’ve dined here many times and will continue to be a loyal customer :)

While dining in at Saigon Bistro, I was really disturbed by how the chefs were constantly yelling at the servers and treating all the workers so rudely and disgustingly over the smallest things and the chefs were yelling at the staff so loud. The restaurant itself is just a mess plates and cups were never properly cleaned, the floors are always dirty with stains, there are gnats/flies all over, the fans and vents are filthy, and my chair even broke when I got up, the whole bottom piece lifting off. On top of that, it was unbearably hot in both the dining area and the bathrooms. It feels like the only thing this place cares about is money, because the chefs clearly don’t care about hygiene, cleanliness, or respect FYI THEY DONT USE GLOVES!!! Honestly, the servers are the reason the restaurant even has a welcoming vibe they’re so kind and professional, and without them, the whole experience would be awful and this restaurant would be a nightmare.

Just experienced the worst customer service. I've never experienced service like this, this is completely UNACCEPTABLE. We walk in and go up to the front to order drinks. There's a lady behind us who has a Mobile Order. The employee with blonde hair and tattoos completely ignored us, and said "heyy baby you're here for your mobile" to the lady behind us. Continued to ignore us standing there ready to order, and talks to her co worker about someone touching her back or something, and then finally looks up and asks if we are ordering food or drinks. Mind you, she made complete eye contact with us after speaking to the lady behind us, yet continued to ignore us!!!! Been here a couple times and something has definitely changed. The service is awful. WORST I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED!! I hope no one else is treated this poorly.

This place was absolutely delicious! I was shopping and decided to pop in for a quick lunch. Rachel was our server and she recommended the rare beef pho and taro boba, her recommendations did not disappoint. She was very efficient and knew the answers to all my questions. Next time I go back, I’m going to ask for her!! Over all I had a quick and delish experience.

I love Saigon. I’ve long since moved away from Lakeland, but every time I come back I make sure to come here. I’ve enjoyed their pho and stir fry for years. Their new boba is solid, and you can’t go wrong with summer rolls either. I can’t say I’ve ever had a dish here that I’ve been unhappy with. If you ever need Vietnamese food, go to Saigon!

This is my go to spot in town!!!! I highly suggest it. Staff is phenomenal and food is great. Plus after you’re done eating you can walk around the outdoor mall. ☺️

The best pad Thai in the area! I stand on this! Springs rolls for starter is a must. The food here never disappoints. The menu stretches from basic to extravagant, delish traditional Vietnamese flavors and preparation. Colorful dishes, seriously can't beat it. Restaurant is small and service is typically very quick.

drinks are good but staff is rude. I went to order and I was first in line and the employee with blonde hair and tattoos took the woman behind me and then Janet stood there and talked to another employee. she talked about someone putting something on her back and then she looked at us and said "are you ordering food or drinks" and she finally taken my order. wasn't nice at all and wasn't very helpful.

Love the teriyaki chicken, pho, and beef hot pot. Consistently tasty with good atmosphere and service.

Came for lunch ... Maybe one of the best Asian food in Lakeland.. fresh ... good service and quite and nice ambience. Recommended!

We really enjoyed our lunch at Saigon Bistro. Tucked in a shopping center, this is a gem to find. Staff was very nice and helpful with recommendations. We settled on a wide variety of dishes. Fried Rice, teriyaki beef, beef stir fry and dumpling ramen. All were very good and good portion size. I had the stir fry and was similar to a pad Thai. I was impressed with the amount of beef in the dish. All the way to the bottom I got meat. Was very well seasoned. Everyone else enjoyed their dishes. The dumpling ramen was very good. Only thing different with it was the mushrooms. They were super sweet. Had not had that before. Don't miss this place next time in Lakeland.

spending our 10th at anniversary in Savannah for the first time and we had a craving some Vietnamese cuisine. the staff was very friendly and inviting. the music set the tone for a beautiful Saturday lunch. feels very homey. we ordered the beef pho 10/10 and the rice pork and fried egg dish. also 10/10. we will be coming back. highly recommended

First time visiting Saigon Bistro with my family being friends and familiar with the restaurant. I love a good chicken pho bowl and Saigon had really impressed me with the quality of dish and flavor. Lakeland doesn't have a lot of places like this and i definitely recommend if you're in the lakeside area. They also have boba tea drinks which is hard to find in the area. Absolutely a well deserved one stop shop for any cravings.

Food was delicious and very fresh. The side jalapeños and sprouts were a nice fresh complement. The service was amazing, very attentive. Honestly I would have rated 5 stars, but was slightly irritated that my egg which I requested was a 4 extra dollars I knew would be plus but not the cost of a carton...and was then overcooked and not runny.

I really hate to write negative reviews on here. Running an independent serve restaurant is not an easy thing to do. And there was nothing really bad about our visit. But everything was just OK. Nothing's good enough to bring us back to sample more of the menu.

Recommended for excellent pho & pan-Asian cuisine, mostly Viet. Lunch 9/8/2023, arrived a bit after 1pm & seated immediately. Iced tea was kind of watery. We both had stir-fry noodles, one beef, one chicken. Fantastic, full of flavor. The server said it was a Viet take on pad Thai; whatever, it's a good choice and I would definitely get that again. We shared a bahn mi, I've never had one at SB b/c usually it's dinner or Sunday after church, so no bahn at those service times. It wasn't as good as the one I had in Hawaii, the bread was very tough for a baguette. I wouldn't get that here again. Pho looks the same as it ever was, and delicious. Menu is freshened up from our last visit, particularly appetizers w/fried shrimp or calamari, also dumplings. Now offering ramen bowls, Viet-style. Viet coffee is worth it, excellent coffee. Service (Rachel) was super.

Excellent PHO! I've eaten here prior to this review and the food was great. Had a bunch of leftover proteins in the fridge and wanted soup for dinner. I had a light bulb moment while in the area so I dropped by to grab some of their fantastic broth to recreate my own version of their delicious Pho. Did I sat their Broth is amazing? YUMMY!

Saigon Bistro is a perfect little spot for some tasty Vietnamese cuisine. My wife and I arrived here with friends a little later on in the evening for dinner. We walked in and got on the list for a table inside the packed restaurant. There are a few outside tables and those are first-come, first served. Eventually, one of the outside tables cleared up and we grabbed it. Staff came around to clear it and then we waited. Our server never came around. We finally had to send someone in to flag him down and he did finally come out. Once we got our orders, the service was fine. This place was pretty busy. Luckily, it was a little cooler outside and a lot quieter. My wife and I both ordered Teriyaki. She got the chicken and I did a combo of chicken and beef. The meals didn't take too long. They Teriyaki comes with fried rice and veggies. Everything was hot and fresh. The rice and veggies had great flavor. The chicken was good but the beef was a little overcooked, leaving it chewy. I covered almost everything in Yum Yum and enjoyed this meal. It was a decent portion but not so much that I couldn't finish it. I left full but not stuffed as you would be from a hibachi place. All in all, we'd go back. This place is busy and it's for a reason. It's reasonably priced tasty food.

Terrible service by owners!! Apparently max table size is 6. Any more than that, they just add extra chairs so everyone would be squished in. No way! That would be uncomfortable for the entire meal and barely any space for food as everyone would be on top of each other. If they are going to charge 18% gratuity for parties over 6, why can't they provide full table seating for the larger parties?? Menu prices are also higher than what they show online!! David was the server and he was great and unfortunately had to follow instructions provided to him by management. Food was fine but pricey! Average of $18 per entree and $7-$8 for drinks. And on the drink topping, the menu shows multiple choices but when ordering, no jelly options as they've been out for days already. Fine, had the boba and it was soft and not chewy, probably over cooked and old as well.

This was my first time visiting as a local and I will definitely be returning! The servers are very courteous and knowledge of the menu items. The restaurant is small but considering the location it's acceptable! The food was great and served at the best temperature! I give this place a 10/10 and of course I would recommend! Don't forget to try the Signature Avocado Frappe and don't let the name scare you, it's really good!!

Came in for a late Saturday lunch and was greeted and seated immediately. Service was 5 and food was a 4. Value of the food was more a 3.5 because the prices are quite expensive for the quantity and being a visitor from NY - these prices are high. We tried the wings which were very saucy but fairly tasty. We had the special sirloin pho but that was unbelievably small and you will leave hungry. At least give a bigger bowl with more noodles and soup to justify the cost. We had the pho combination and that was delicious, better than I had anticipated but the chili sauce they provided didn't hit the same notes as sriracha does. We also had the combination fried rice which was full of ingredients, but lacked flavor and quite honestly didn't have much rice! We're glad we stopped by to try this out for lunch and the area was quite quiet for a Saturday.

Why haven't I come here sooner? Why didn't I come here sooner? WHY did I not come here sooner?!? *smacks self in the head* Saigon Bistro is a getaway for your taste buds, heart and belly. It is so good and I am upset with myself for not visiting sooner when I had been wanting to. Their food is such authentic Vietnamese, and none of it is real fancy but it's just wonderful. I am especially obsessed with their pineapple fried rice, in which they literally cut a pineapple in half, fry the rice and protein and veggies together and stick it right back into the pineapple to serve to you. Holy moly, I am going to visit again soon to have that because it's perfection. The curry is good here, and so many other options. Oh yes, and a fun boba tea while you wait too- what's not to like?! Saigon is such an unassuming gem, as it doesn't look like much from the outside, or the inside really. It's not a super cute or fancy place, but the product makes all the experience. Plus, it's located in Lakeside Village, so you can shop before or after your meal or hit up a movie, walk around and enjoy the area. Saigon, I'm coming for you!!

My daughter and I visited Saigon Bistro last night before catching a movie at Lakeside Village. The food was almost as good as the customer service. Our server was Casey. He is a wonderful and attentive server. The food was absolutely delicious. We had pork dumplings, crab, wontons, and pork pho. We will return. I highly recommend this establishment. Ask for Casey!

The food is really good in flavor and prices, also good service, the only thing is that in my opinion they should add a little bit more meat and also the drinks a little expensive

The various ingredients in my rice pot blended together, as well as had their distinct flavors. My daughter's Pho was devoured before I could finish this review, so her's was good. Our server Karis was pleasant and allowed the right amount of time before returning to our table. Our wait time wasn't long for our food to arrive. The front wall is a row of 12' windows, plenty of light. The seats are far enough apart to be intimate, but closer enough to be family friendly. If you want to go somewhere to relax and with good food family or friends Saigon Bistro is the stop, go check it out.

Me & my mom wanted some good hot noodles for lunch so we decided to try Saigon because they had great reviews and it's super close to her house. We went around 11:30am which was the perfect time because by 12:15pm the whole restaurant was packed. The decor is cute the restaurant is small. Our server Ashley was prompt and polite! I got a passion fruit tea which was sooo refreshing! Our food came fast & it was piping hot! This was my first time trying Pho and I was so impressed. The broth was amazing. The meat and veggies were fresh! Highly recommend!

Delicious food, great service. I got steamed dumplings and beef pho. Atmosphere was amazing and restaurant was clean.

Food tastes excellent but quantity/ quality has gone down. Been going there since it opened. Always get the same thing. Teriyaki combo steak and shrimp. There used to be six shrimp and now we are down to four. That's been going on for awhile, okay. Now the steak portion has gone down also. One of my steak portions was half fat, gross. Steak was also very chewy when it used to be very tender. Still the best white sauce but I won't be back

NOT COMING BACK! I've loved Saigon's pho for years; best in town. Here's why I won't be returning after today, and why I'm leaving this scathing review (which I rarely do). Called in to order on the way....they refuse to take orders over the phone anymore. You have to use their half-baked, under developed online menu, which didn't have the boba drink I wanted to order. Ordered some food anyway. Showed up, asked for the specific boba in person, making a point that it wasn't on the menu they forced me to use. Backed out of the drink order when they charged over $8 for a drink. Staff seemed casual about getting me my food and when I finally got it, the attached receipt was pinned to it for all the staff to see, reading "NO TIP". Of course no tip. I ordered to-go and under your crappy terms. You're doing the bare minimum. I'm don't tip for counter service and never will. This is absolutely unacceptable business conduct. Seems like they limit the customer to online ordering to find out in advance if they tipped, so that they can decide whether to give a damn about your order or not. Badly done, Saigon. Hope you lose more business and learn a lesson.

The worst vegetable tofu pho I've ever had and it was NOT cheap. The noodles were so stale that they were just this big clump, it had 1 piece of tofu, the miso broth was NOT good,...just take a look at the picture.

I can honestly say the Pho rare beef wasn't bad. Seems to authentic and with quality ingredients I just wasn't a fan as I'd hoped. I could see how if you wanted a nice broth noodle soup, this would be perfect. I just wasn't a fan of the sweet side. I will try again, large portions and crab rangoon were fantastic!!

Service is quick, food is steaming hot, and the ambiance is beautiful. We've been going since they opened, and will continue to.

The food here is delicious and the restaurant is spotlessly clean. My only regret is that I didn't order the fried rice served in half a pineapple that so many other tables were eating. The staff was friendly and attentive.

Just updating to say the Vietnamese chicken stir fry was great. The chicken wasn't dry and it tasted amazing

I've been shopping in this area for years, but somehow I've walked by not even realizing it's there! Today it caught my attention after leaving the nearby nail salon. I decided to stop in for lunch and check it out. I was greeted by a friendly server who sat me and told me about the daily lunch specials. I went with the chicken teriyaki bowl! I couldn't believe it was a lunch portion, it was huge!! It was packed full of flavor! The noodles and vegetables were cooked perfectly to my liking. Noodles soft and the veggies still had that crunch! The chicken was tender and juicy! I of courses added some sriracha to mine because I love heat, but that's totally up to you! I didn't get a picture of the spring rolls because I ate them so fast! They were delicious and authentic! The shrimp was tender inside and the peanut dipping sauce was perfect. (I added a little sriracha to that too lol) Overall I will most definitely be back! They had a great menu with many different options so I look forward to returning to try something new! Next time you're over in the Cobb area check them out!

I have eaten here before. The pho is fine. Today I decided to try the ramen. I asked for spicy and light noodles. They said it would cost more to make it spicy even though it says spicy upon request. When I got it, there were all noodles and the broth tasted like water. It was the worst ramen I have ever had. Even the pho I tasted of my headbands was watery. They are really cutting corners to try to make a buck. Just raise your prices and have good food again. The service is very good however.

Honestly, this is our favorite spot for bubble tea. We have tried many different flavors and they are all so good! The dishes are a little on the bland side compared to other places, but still good. Servers are always nice and helpful. HOWEVER, now for the bad... after many visits here, we saw the kitchen area for the first time. It is a MESS! But even more concerning, none of the cooks are wearing gloves as they touch the noodles, etc. for customer dishes. Plates of food are stacked on top of other plates of food! As much as we liked this place, I fear we will only be coming back for bubble tea as it requires no prep from the kitchen area, if I can even convince my husband of that after the sights we saw.

True rating from me is 3.5. The food is good, and their delicate flavor profile definitely stands out, in this town. The beef was very tasty, but the chicken was a little bland. Broth and noodle dishes were very good. As others have noted, the prices can be high, for the portions (especially the drink prices). A small suggestion for the milk teas: longer straws. I had to take the done lid off to reach the sauce and boba at the bottom. Also, maybe cool off the drink before putting it in the cup, so you can leave the ice out? Navigating around the ice cubes to get to tge boba and fruit can be a pain, and the melting ice makes otherwise good milk tea taste funky.

A busy, attractive, clean Vietnamese eatery with good food that could use a little support for their service staff. Saigon Bistro is located in Lakeland Village and they appear to get A LOT of foot traffic during the lunch hour. The servers were lovely but I felt they needed more help. At least 30 other patrons were on-site yesterday when I arrived for lunch. My server was very polite, but it did take time to get my bill at the end of the meal. I went with the teriyaki shrimp lunch special and substituted white rice for the fried. The portion size was perfect; although my vegetables went from lukewarm to cold very quickly, which was disappointing. The white sauce? Better at Kobe. But at $10, it was a decent lunch order and I would not mind returning to Saigon.

HIGHLY upset at the service Saigon provided us tonight. We are regulars and love the food but our experience tonight was TERRIBLE. We got sat and waited about 20 mins later no one had asked our drink order even though another table that was sat AFTER us had their drinks and they were already putting their food order in. My brother in law never got his coke until I mentioned it to another waitress. We have NEVER experienced such poor service and will think long and hard about returning.

Bad service. Seated customer and ignored then they served other people came 25 minutes after.

I've eaten here several times over the years. Since I can't award 3.5 stars, I'll give them 4 stars. Despite a nice atmosphere, this is somewhere between a cafeteria-style restaurant and a fast-food establishment with table service. The service is always cordial and professional, but sometimes slow. The food quality has always been good and the taste is very consistent. The wide selection of boba teas is a nice treat. Personally, I like the spring rolls and curry dishes best. The price is a little steep for the value and portion-size.

Omg! Went back this weekend and ordered same as always . Was completely shocked at the bill. Menu didn't reflect any changes . Be prepared. A soda in a small styrofoam cup is now $3.50 so our 3 beverages with tax was nearly $11. 00 without any food. I've always said the food was good, but lunch for 3 people with 3 drinks at $70 bucks it's not. Will go elsewhere and felt deceived as again the menu's were the same without showing any price changes.

This place is so sad and a RIPOFF!!! My wife and I went to eat dinner with 4 others and will never be going back. We entered and asked for a table of 6 and was told that they could not move the tables around due to fire marshal regulations so we were forced to squeeze into a table of 4 having tables available. The kids did not want to sit alone so we made it work. I asked for the egg noodle soup and specifically told them not to bring that with the entree and what'll you think happen? They bring them both out with 3 minutes apart and I hadn't even touched my soup yet because it was way too hot. moving forward, we eat and also asked for 2 separate checks. My wife and I on one and the other 4 on another from the beginning. They charged us the 18% for a table of 6 and I didn't realize it and with the kids talking, I added the 18% and didn't realize it until the next day. We called and they refused to give it back in any way and told my wife too bad right on the call. I get it's our fault for not paying attention but the least you can do is work with folks so they return and also send others there. This was our first time and they blew it. Not to mention that the owners are my neighbors and if they tolerate and accept this behavior from their employees and managers, that itself speaks about them. This post is not to seek petty for me or a refund but point out the type of place this is and I would never go back and send people there.

When you first walk in, the staff was very welcoming and nice. The owner took my order and she was super nice and helpful. During my time at this restaurant, they were training a young girl and the staff made an it a priority to make sure she understood Vietnamese cuisine and the food they were serving at the restaurant. I think that is a plus coming from a guy that grew up in a restaurant business. So on to the food: I started with the Fresh Summer Rolls with sliced broiled shrimp and pork (No. 6 from the menu). I then had the Bún bò Huế (No. 56 from menu). I thought the fresh summer rolls were perfectly prepared and really delicious. Lastly the peanut sauce was probably one of the best I have ever had. It was a very savory peanut sauce for the summer rolls. I recently discovered the dish: Bún bò Huế which is a tradition Vietnamese spicy noodle soup. I thought that this restaurant's take on the dish was well prepared and it was spicy. The owner did let me know that if it wasn't spicy enough, the kitchen could make it spicer. In the noodle dish you will see sliced beef and two different kinds of pork meat. The noodles in this dish are rice vermicelli noodles which is different than noodles you would have in a pho dish. Overall, the noodle soup was delicious and very good. I do have one slight critique and it is that usually I am overwhelmed by the amount of noodles I get for my noodle soup; but this time I thought that the amount of noodles were less than the average bowl of pho. I'd like to thank my friend for this recommendation and overall, I really enjoyed my meal today.

I stopped in for lunch today, finding everyone masked but the indoors very crowded. I chose outside but no one came to get my order until I went in. Servers are a little crazy meeting needs of curbside, outdoor and indoor eaters. I feel for them. They kept a good humor and tried their best. They were slammed during the lunch hour and there was certainly NOT 6' distances. I chose tofu red curry and it came out fairly quickly. The curry was silky and perfectly spiced. Unidentifiable vegetables were overcooked and sauce did not have a good "color". Cilantro was not sprinkled as leaves but thrown on top, woody stalks and all. Portion was large. I ordered summer shrimp rolls for supper Took 20 minutes after my meal for them to arrive, frustrating. I cannot give higher than 3 stars due to my personal service, limpy veggies and indigestion-after-the fact.

I've been coming here for years. Always super good. Servers are nice, food tastes good and comes out fast. Can't beat it! The Stir Fry is my go to order, flavors are on point and the portion is big! You also have to try the Crab Wantons If you're in Lakeland and want to eat something quick but still really flavorful and filling, try this place out!

When we went to this restaurant, it was just for a to go boba order and we ended up being completely ignored for 30+ minutes until I got so pissed off I asked for a refund. They served people who came and went with their order. We kept looking at them but no one came to ask what are you waiting for. When we asked what was the hold up, they said the girl who took our order left and then another excuse was that they didn't have the avocado flavor. I asked them why they didn't even come to tell us earlier and left us waiting then! Terrible service! I would give them "0" stars if I could. I want to add that this is the first Asian restaurant I ever felt discriminated by. And I'm Asian! While we waited, we watched their Asian employees happily greet and welcome every white person that walked in or were eating there. When we walked in, nothing. Not even a hello, can I take your order? I guess they only cater to white people. WTF... They also advertise online that all their employees are wearing masks. All other restaurants in the area have their employees wear masks. Not a single person, not even the cooks are wearing masks in there. I don't recommend anyone coming here. It's probably not sanitary or safe because they don't have any social distancing practices in place as well!

Nestled inside Lakeside Village, the atmosphere of the plaza during the holiday season and ambience of the restaurant was very pleasant. Came a little after 8 on a busy Saturday night at a long day at Spartan Race in Mulberry. Needless to say we were starving. We were sat down immediately and I would say the timing of the service was impeccable. Was able to order our drinks and the server asked customized questions per request, also back with drinks as soon as we were ready to order. The food came out very quick as well. Appetizer Shrimp Spring Rolls, Vetable Fried rice and Huynh's Favorite Dish with Salmon. Each dish was very flavorful. The salmon was cooked just perfect. Will definitely stop in next time we're in town.

Service was excellent I ordered pho tai and broth was hot as it should be and tofu summer rolls! Everything was delicious, only problem would be how tightly everything is in the restaurant meaning the tables are so close together the waitresses barely have room to go through and always asking customers to move a bit.. it's not the servers fault more like the owner for designing it that way but I did notice a lot of customers annoyed by this.

This Vietnamese resturant consistently makes some of the best Asian cuisine in Lakeland. I am a big fan of their curries. The red curry is a staple item here and is offered daily. I have also ordered the green and yellow curries, but unlike the red curry they are not always available. Every item that I have tried is well portioned and smartly seasoned. I never leave hungry. I usually eat here during lunch hour. Depending on the day of the week it can be very loud and busy. Service here is hit or miss but is usually very good. Food prices are fair but drinks are a bit expensive ( $4.50 for Vietnamese coffee). The consistently great food and high quality ingredients are the main reasons for the five star review.

We've been going here for years, always great food and svc, Pho noodle soup is to die for!

Excellent! Are there 3 times on our 4 day trip! Rare beef pho was excellent, along with their friend chicken wings

I am a PHO-natic and I've been on the search for delicious and authentic pho in the central Florida area. I really enjoyed the customer care here - however, I was very disappointed in the pho. It was okay. It had a very distinct taste that I did not enjoy at all. However, the servers and the cooks were very friendly and thoughtful. The food came out quickly!! It didn't have enough broth but the cook gladly got me an extra small bowl. :) I'd give it an 8/10 for customer care and a 4/10 for the pho.

I have been going here for years I have never had a bad meal. The service was good but they seemed undermanned. It's a small place not many seats.