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Voted the Best Pho Restsurant in the state of New Jersey by Yelp! Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup and Grilled Meat Dishes Restaurant. Healthy, Delight and delucious Veggies, Chicken or Beef bone broth is served in our best known Pho voted the best Pho in the state of New Jersey in 2020 by Yelp!. Also tasty grilled meat (chicken, pork, beef or shrimp) is served with rice, vermicelli, fine vermicelli, baguette or salad. Others are Vietnamese coffee, summer rolls, spring rolls, pao or milk tea boba such as black, green or thai tea. For more info on our menu, our website, or yelp it or read our review from the New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Voted best Pho in New Jersey 2020 by Yelp! Voted best Asian restaurant Reader Choices by MSH Magazine in 2021.
Unfussy, simple Vietnamese standby offering pho, rice dishes & spring rolls in casual surrounds.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 286 Essex St, Millburn, NJ 07041
Phone: (973) 376-6061
Website: https://saigoncafeonline.com/
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Reviews
Oak
I’ve been coming here for both dine‑in and takeout, and it’s consistently great every time. I usually order the chicken pho, and the broth is always flavorful, clean, and comforting. The noodles are cooked perfectly and the portions are generous.
Even when I order takeout, the quality holds up really well and everything is packaged nicely. It’s one of my go‑to spots whenever I’m craving pho.
Definitely one of the best pho places around the area. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a solid, comforting bowl of pho.
… moreEven when I order takeout, the quality holds up really well and everything is packaged nicely. It’s one of my go‑to spots whenever I’m craving pho.
Definitely one of the best pho places around the area. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a solid, comforting bowl of pho.
Willow12
I stopped by this Vietnamese restaurant for the first time today and had such a great experience. Im not sure if he was the owner but he was super welcoming and took the time help me decide what to order. I mentioned that I have a peanut allergy, and he immediately informed the kitchen, who accommodated me with no problem.
What really impressed me was how he explained the different sauces and even showed me the proper way to enjoy the dish so I could get the full experience. Since I’d never tried it before, I really appreciated the extra care. He checked in with me throughout my meal and made sure I was comfortable.
On top of the amazing service, the food was delicious and the environment was great.
… moreWhat really impressed me was how he explained the different sauces and even showed me the proper way to enjoy the dish so I could get the full experience. Since I’d never tried it before, I really appreciated the extra care. He checked in with me throughout my meal and made sure I was comfortable.
On top of the amazing service, the food was delicious and the environment was great.
Cathy W (Cat)
The front of the restaurant is exclusively for take outs and deliveries. The entrance to dine in is actually on the side in the back. We have a group of 4 that day I visited. We were greeted when we steps in. The restaurant itself was clean. Service was alright.
My husband and I ordered a milk tea and a Vietnamese coffee. He ordered a bowl of pho and I got the grilled beef bento box. My friend and her his husband ordered a matcha drink, the ox tail pho and the grilled chicken bento box. The milk tea I had was not bad at all. I like it. The tea base seems a bit different but it is more milk flavored, so the tea base was not that strong. Those that prefer stronger tea base might not like it as much. The grilled beef bento box was mediocre. The grilled beef was definitely a bit too dry and hard compared to the pork my friend ordered. The summer roll was overall small wrapped, but I guess because it’s part of a bento box and not a full appetizer. Not sure on that since we didn’t order a summer roll appetizer to compare. My husband said his pho soup base was average. The soup is hot but not enough flavoring compared to the many Vietnamese restaurants we have been to. Considering the area and neighborhood we were in, I guess the pho was already pretty good, just not the best we’ve had. All 4 of us thinks it’s ok but will we come back to try other food? Probably not.
… moreMy husband and I ordered a milk tea and a Vietnamese coffee. He ordered a bowl of pho and I got the grilled beef bento box. My friend and her his husband ordered a matcha drink, the ox tail pho and the grilled chicken bento box. The milk tea I had was not bad at all. I like it. The tea base seems a bit different but it is more milk flavored, so the tea base was not that strong. Those that prefer stronger tea base might not like it as much. The grilled beef bento box was mediocre. The grilled beef was definitely a bit too dry and hard compared to the pork my friend ordered. The summer roll was overall small wrapped, but I guess because it’s part of a bento box and not a full appetizer. Not sure on that since we didn’t order a summer roll appetizer to compare. My husband said his pho soup base was average. The soup is hot but not enough flavoring compared to the many Vietnamese restaurants we have been to. Considering the area and neighborhood we were in, I guess the pho was already pretty good, just not the best we’ve had. All 4 of us thinks it’s ok but will we come back to try other food? Probably not.
Divya Kumar
Cozy family run spot. Has a good amount of vegetarian options. Excellent pho and banh mi. Friendly service. Will be back!
… moreArpita Roddanavar
We finished a hike and went to try this Vietnamese place close by. We got bento boxes which come with everything, the dumplings, rice/noodles, spring and summer rolls with different options (chicken, pork, and beef) for protein. The meat felt a bit dry at the start and our server recommended we try it with the sauce provided on the table and it surprisingly tasted all different and moist! We also got pork buns on the side and mango pudding. The pudding was delicious but the thai iced tea wasn’t great, I’ve had better. Overall, the bento box was the winner, and felt like a reward after the hike 😛
PS: they do have BYOB although it’s not mentioned anywhere explicitly!
… morePS: they do have BYOB although it’s not mentioned anywhere explicitly!
Ankita Sunilkumar
The food is delicious and is value for money. It is also very close to the train station so a weekend brunch after trail hike and exploring the downtown is a great way to spend the day!
… moreSeverus Lin
I ordered a platter and selected tofu for the grilled meat option. When the order arrived, the fresh summer rolls did not contain shrimp and were replaced with tofu instead. I understand that choosing tofu would apply to the grilled meat portion. However, the platter photo clearly shows fresh summer rolls, spring rolls, and dumplings as specific items, and all of these were changed to vegetarian without any notice.
The menu does not state anywhere that selecting tofu for the grilled meat will automatically convert the entire platter to vegetarian, including the sides. There was no indication that my main dish choice would affect every item in the platter.
When I called to clarify, the entire conversation felt like I was being told that I should have known tofu would automatically mean the whole platter becomes vegetarian. The explanation given was that this system is more convenient for vegetarians and people with allergies. I respect that approach, but I am not an employee and there is nothing on the menu explaining that the entire platter would be changed. I was simply told that next time I need to leave a note if I do not want everything switched to vegetarian.
The call lasted over fifteen minutes and felt more like being educated on their internal rule rather than having my concern acknowledged. I understand that restaurants are busy during peak hours, but customers should not be expected to guess ordering policies that are not clearly stated.
In the end, they offered compensation only if I picked up spring rolls myself or received one free on a future order. The issue is not just the substitution itself, but the communication experience. It was frustrating to feel blamed for something that was never clearly disclosed, and being asked to return and spend money again for compensation does not feel like a fair resolution.
… moreThe menu does not state anywhere that selecting tofu for the grilled meat will automatically convert the entire platter to vegetarian, including the sides. There was no indication that my main dish choice would affect every item in the platter.
When I called to clarify, the entire conversation felt like I was being told that I should have known tofu would automatically mean the whole platter becomes vegetarian. The explanation given was that this system is more convenient for vegetarians and people with allergies. I respect that approach, but I am not an employee and there is nothing on the menu explaining that the entire platter would be changed. I was simply told that next time I need to leave a note if I do not want everything switched to vegetarian.
The call lasted over fifteen minutes and felt more like being educated on their internal rule rather than having my concern acknowledged. I understand that restaurants are busy during peak hours, but customers should not be expected to guess ordering policies that are not clearly stated.
In the end, they offered compensation only if I picked up spring rolls myself or received one free on a future order. The issue is not just the substitution itself, but the communication experience. It was frustrating to feel blamed for something that was never clearly disclosed, and being asked to return and spend money again for compensation does not feel like a fair resolution.
May Chan
First time dining in here (usually take out). It was busy, of course, because it’s Saturday lunch time, but got a table right away. Service was fast. Husband and I both ordered Special Beef Pho today, and it was delicious. The broth is very tasty, so you will be tempted to drink it all down. In the past, for pickup, we’ve also had Grilled Pork Chop with steamed white rice, which is excellent and plentiful. Be forwarned that the Grilled Pork Chops take longer to cook. We’ve also had vegetarian pho with beef broth and the bubble teas. All excellent. Prices have gone up a bit since we started ordering from here 4 years ago, but I guess that’s expected.
… moreSid Efromovich
This has quickly become our favorite restaurant in the area. The food is fresh and delicious. The service is incredible and fast too. Jimmy and Pat add a special flavor to the experience too. Wish I could give them more stars.
Oh, and great vegan options too!
… moreOh, and great vegan options too!
Bunny Brillianti
The pho broth was too thick and overly sweet, which isn’t what I expect from a pho shop. It tasted like extra sugar was added. The bento box was also much sweeter than it should have been. It just didn’t taste authentic to me.
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