SAIGON OI RESTAURANT

A restaurant that gets better with each visit - I miss it if I don't go for a week! Before discovering this place, my knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine was limited to Pho and spring rolls. But my first visit opened the door to a whole new culinary world! The BANHBÁNH MÌ CHÁO is an absolute must-order! Sizzling beef cubes cook on the residual heat of the hot plate, paired with freshly baked Vietnamese baguette (the best bread I've had in America). Tear off a piece of the crispy-outside, soft-inside bread, dip it in the stewed tomato sauce on the hot plate, and enjoy it with the meatballs and sunny-side-up egg. It preserves the bread's airy texture while perfectly incorporating French culinary elements, instantly transporting you to the streets of Vietnam. Their other dishes are equally impressive! The BÁNH CANH CUA features chewy, tender udon noodles in a flavorful crab soup topped with crispy fried garlic chips - perfect for instantly warming you up on cold days. Some helpful tips: 1. Weekend visitors should try their weekend specials (last time it was beef noodles)! Come early as they open at 5:00 PM Closed every Wednesday 2. No food for vegetarians except the bread! 3. Expect a wait during peak hours - join the waitlist on Yelp in advance! 4. While waiting, explore the plaza across the street with Happy Lemon and Maiko matcha ice cream 5. For longer waits, consider trying Asian Pearl in the adjacent plaza - an authentic Cantonese restaurant with excellent value and traditional dim sum served from carts!

Review for Saigon Oi I recently had the pleasure of dining at Saigon Oi, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience from start to finish! The service was exceptional; our server was attentive and friendly, ensuring we felt welcomed throughout our visit. The food came out incredibly fast, and it was served hot and bursting with flavor. I ordered the Bun Mam, and it was absolutely delicious—perfectly seasoned and satisfying. If you're planning a visit, I highly recommend coming right when they open, as the restaurant can get quite packed, especially on weekends. Seating is ample, which is a plus, but keep in mind that parking can be a bit of a challenge since they share a plaza with several other businesses. Despite this minor inconvenience, the food and service are well worth it! I brought a client from San Jose, known for its amazing food scene, and she was genuinely impressed by the quality and taste of the dishes at Saigon Oi. It's definitely a hidden gem that deserves attention, especially on weekends when they offer some unique social dishes. Overall, I highly recommend Saigon Oi to anyone in the area or visiting from out of town. They have definitely earned a 5-star rating from me!

We had the Salted Egg Fried Rice, Crab Meat Udon Soup, and Shaken Beaf (Ree Rice) All dishes were excellent in terms of taste, with a great presentation. It came out very quickly too, in less than ten minutes. Our server was very friendly to us, and willing to accommodate our requests. I'd come back any time I'm in Sacramento!

Wonderful place! They have a small menu but the food is unique and fills you right up. Presentation is amazing and had exceptional customer service. Definitely feels high-end

Second time coming here, and it was just as good as I remember. The inside of the restaurant is very pretty. The asthetic they are trying to go for is a hit and it makes this place feel like an elevated and romantic spot for a date night or a nice lunch. The food was great here. I had the banh mi chao last time, but I wanted to try their banh canh cua. When I got the pot, it felt like a good size, and I thought I could finish it all. The noodles was so good, but it was just so much food that I couldn’t finish it all. I was happy I got to take it home. It felt like the dish kept replenishing and I found more shrimp and more seafood at the bottom. 10/10 dish I would order again and recommend it. Another star of the visit was the coconut coffee. It should be a more popular Vietnamese coffee drink as opposed to the traditional milk coffee. Worth the extra cost for the coconut coffee! I will always try to visit here if I am driving through Sacramento. Saigon Oi is a one of a kind.

I came here for lunch with a co-worker on a Friday (8/23/24) afternoon. Never been here before so my first. The dining area of Saigon Oi is neat, well put together, and clean. We were able to get a table without having to wait. The menu is pretty simple with about 20 items or so to choose from. Our server was friendly and hospitable. Our food arrived within 15 minutes upon ordering hot from the kitchen. The presentation of the dishes look great! I had ordered the half chicken and it turned out very good. It was cooked perfectly and the skin was crispy to the bite. It was very tasty. The side of rice was drier than I had expected and was okay. We had also ordered the Vietnamese pancakes that also turned out very good. We also got orders of Vietnamese coffee that was also very delicious. Portions were very Our total for lunch came out to be about $75 with tax and tip which included two coffees, two meals, and an appetizer. Here’s how Saigon Oi scored: Service 5/5. Food 4.5/5. Atmosphere 5/5. Value to price ratio 4/5. Overall experience 4.5/5. My experience at Saigon Oi was good. Nearly everything was perfect for a lunch outing on a Friday afternoon. Most everything turned out fine except for my rice which was ok. Portion size were acceptable and will leave you feeling full. We had leftovers to take home. However, the price is higher than expected for a lunch outing; So expect to pay more for lunch here than compared to other options in the same center. If you find this review helpful, please give the heart or thumbs up emoji button a tap below.

As known this restaurant has been opened almost 2 years. i got my first time to check it out and try one of their best seller dishes. "Bánh Mì Chảo" - is a Vietnamese-styled hot alternative to stuffed baguettes. The warm "crunchy out soft in" vietnamese bread served in hot pan with combination of pork meat like meat balls - paté ( pork liver) and sunny side up egg, Even it's crowded for lunch time but all servers are attentive. They are all friendly and have good customer service. Unfortunately there are some drink items not available for us to try. Will definitely come back next time to try their crab udon noodle and shaken beef. It's a good place for everyone to try check out vietnamese cuisine - not only "Pho noodle soup" .