Saigon Phở

Name: Saigon Phở
Address: 3222 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, Chicago, IL, 60659.0, US
Telephone: +1 773-961-8281
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

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About

Saigon Phở — honest vietnamese in Albany Park. Order the Spring Rolls. It has that lived-in, been-here-forever warmth.

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

4.7

✨Ambiance

4.2

💬Sentiment

4.4

Andrew P

86 reviews

Highlights

CozyOld SchoolFamily FriendlyQuick BiteGreat For GroupsTakeout StrongFast ServiceNeighborhood Institution

Must Try

Spring RollsPho

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Authentic flavors

Some noted

Although the pho is good here, the atmosphere was horrible tonight.
— tim le

Ordered the saigon pho special to go and the portion was smaller than usual + only had a small bag of one type of meat.
— ann nguyen

this is my second attempt at Saigon Pho but the result is not getting any better than last time.
— Thanh Quan

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Specialties

Spring Rolls
Pho

Location

3222 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

What 182+ diners say about Saigon Phở

My family recently had the pleasure of dining at Saigon Phở, a Vietnamese restaurant. What made our dinner extra special was the welcoming and warm atmosphere of the owners' Wendy and John. They even have personal recommendations from the menu. The menu features a wonderful variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes, bursting with fresh and vibrant flavors. What truly stood out, though, was the authenticity of the food. Each dish felt lovingly prepared and thoughtfully presented, making every bite a delightful journey through the diverse tastes of Vietnam. If you’re a fan of Vietnamese cuisine or simply looking to try something new, I highly recommend Saigon Phở. Whether you’re craving a comforting bowl of pho or a refreshing banh mi, this place delivers exceptional food with heart and soul. We can’t wait to return! Thanks again, Wendy, it was your kindness and warmth that really made the night unforgettable.

“If you’re not sure what to order, the friendly staff will help.”

If you’re not sure what to order, the friendly staff will help! This is excellent food at a good price. I love the stage and lovely event area.

Cassie M

Sep 2023

“Hands down best Pho I have ever had.”

Hands down best Pho I have ever had! Highly recommend the Round Eye Steak Pho!

Rebecca A

Aug 2023

“Decent Pho, clean place and good service as well.”

Decent Pho, clean place and good service as well. Will be back for their combination Pho.

radu dicu

Jul 2023

“A good sample of classic Vietnamese Pho, fresh and hot, and at very nice portions and presentation.”

Jorge Vanegas

Jun 2023

“The combo pho included oxtail and 5 pieces of tendon - which I much appreciate.”

The combo pho included oxtail and 5 pieces of tendon - which I much appreciate. Soup and noodles on point. Although the spring roll rice paper got stiff pretty quick. I’m a believer - among the best pho in Chicago.

Justin Kwan

Mar 2023

“Guarantee you won’t leave here without being full.”

Guarantee you won’t leave here without being full. So many options on the menu. Ordered a small pho (Saigon Dac Biet) and it came with sides of bean sprouts, limes, etc. The soup was hot, flavorful and comforting. The meat cooked in the broth was super soft and not chewy.

Hewe Wong

Dec 2022

“This was a recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint.”

This was a recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint. The restaurant was clean and offer FREE Parking in the Kedzie Bryn Mawr Auto Lot, you're welcome. The food was flavorful and good size portions will definitely be back.

Marquest Houston

Aug 2021

“So we are from out of town and decided to stop here before going back home.”

So we are from out of town and decided to stop here before going back home. It was just the start of dinner and we were a pretty large group. The staff was really nice and brought water right away. We were able to get our food fairly quick and the food was off the wall GREAT! The broth of the soups were so flavorful, the spring rolls were fresh, the herb condiments were fresh and plentiful and the N01 plate I had was straight up LEGIT!

leigh yang

May 2021

“Had a wonderful dinner here!!!”

Had a wonderful dinner here!!!! We were not served by the robot BUT IT WAS VERY EXCITING!!! I had the crunchy noodles and they were delicious, once I figured out how to eat them. I had them with chicken and they were good! My friend had seafood rice soup, others mentioned but the seafood was cooked a bit long The spring rolls were delicious and I loooved the peanut sauce Also very good thai ice tea!

Rowan Rakoncay

Feb 2024

“Overall review: 7.8/10 Very large inside space for hosting all kinds of quantities if guests.”

Overall review: 7.8/10 Very large inside space for hosting all kinds of quantities if guests. They also have a stage where I assume they have Vietnamese karaoke parties here from time to time. We had a server who wasn't Vietnamese take our order and take care of us mostly, however the girl who brought us our food (or should I say.. took the food off of the robot who got to our table) was definitely Vietnamese. Yes, this place does have robots that bring you food from the kitchen. Definitely did not expect that from a more hole-in-the wall type place such as this one. Onto the food: Egg Roll: Rating: 6.5/10 Subpar, incorporated several Ingredients. Greasy. The ratio between the meat and vegetables was disappointing. The egg rolls came loosely wrapped resulting in oil accumulating between the fold of the egg roll. This causes air pockets. Clearly, the egg rolls were not wrapped hard enough. They did not drain the oil. They just fried it and served it. Also, traditionally egg rolls are supposed to come with lettuce wrap and pickled veggies. What came to our table was the bare minimum. N26. Beef Stew w/ Egg noodle & rice noodle / Hủ Tiếu Mi Bò Kho Rating: 8/10 Was baseline standard good. It came with all of the fixings on the side such as the herbs. The beef was tender, but there was a lot more tendon than meat. Not a lot of actual beef. The soup itself was well-seasoned, but still lacked a little richness to it. Vermicelli Noodles Salad Bowl: N01. Pork, Pork Patty, & Shrimp paste /Bún đậu mắm tôm, chả chiên, thịt luộc. Rating: 9/10 Overall was a solid dish served how it normally would be, with the exception that we did not see the crispy shallots served with it even though it is apart of the description. In fact, the picture of the food on the menu they gave us looks different. We didn't have the little red chili peppers either. The pork patty was delicious. The sauce was well-seasoned. The veggies were fresh. The tofu, patty, and pork slices were well balanced. This was our favorite dish from our meal.

Andrew P

Sep 2023

“Clean and bright spot with nice staff.”

Clean and bright spot with nice staff. The half moon rice paper holder is cool but does require some maneuvering. Veggies were fresh but where is the basil 🌿? The bun vermicelli unfortunately lack flavor especially the sauce is not quite on par even after we added some lime 🍋‍🟩 on our own. And CHANGE the sauce for the betel leave please. The papaya salad was fresh . But again, their sauce is just off, making flavoring for the entire meal just slightly lacking. The pancake needs oil that’s hot and fresh … theirs was not crispy enough so you can taste the thick batter in oil 🤮 The spring roll skin was sooo dry 😂 The tofu version was like chewing cardboard. A few second more in soaking the paper may remedy the problem … or if they make it when we order 🧐