Saigon Gourmet Vietnamese Restaurant

Reviews

• Rachael F.

  star star star star star 4 June 2026

  So, we recently moved close by, and one of the first things we worried about was that there wouldn't be a good Vietnamese place nearby. After trying Saigon Gourmet, our fears have definitely been laid to rest.
  
  First thing we noticed is that everything is completely spotless. The decor was very unique -- think wood panelling with oddly shaped mirrors peeping out here and there -- but I liked it. I don't really understand how or why, but I did.
  
  The service was excellent. We were greeted right away with a smile, green tea (loose leaf) and water arrived immediately without us even having to ask, which is a major plus in my book, and the waitress checked up on us once or twice to make sure everything was good and refill water.
  
  We've both eaten at quite a few Vietnamese places throughout the city, and we confidently agreed that Saigon Gourmet was right up there with the best. I had prawns, lemongrass chicken and beef on vermicelli, and my fiance had rare beef and brisket pho, which is his go-to. I usually don't get prawns because I don't like fiddling around with the tails, but to my surprise and everlasting delight, they arrived at the table cleaned, de-tailed and flayed open. So. Good. The lemongrass chicken and beef were good too, they had a good kick of real lemongrass taste.
  
  The pho got big points -- hot, properly done broth with that rich, meaty taste, lots of rare beef and brisket, and they offer it in two sizes. If I could give any criticism, it would be that the lemongrass beef was tougher than I expected, though not so much so that it prevented me from scarfing down two salad rolls full of it (they have shrimp, beef and chicken as options). That's another thing, they give you four salad rolls instead of the typical three, and who doesn't like an extra salad roll?
  
  The prices were in keeping with most Vietnamese places, around the $8-12 range and well worth it. I expect we'll quickly become regulars.

• June Y.

  star star star star star 3 June 2026

  Favourite pho restaurant in all of Calgary. They have the best satay pho, and the servers are always really nice. Extremely accommodating and even have great vegetarian dishes too.

• Gray S.

  star star star star star 2 June 2026

  One of the best lunch spots close to work. Staff is always friendly and the delivery is exceptional! Would recommend this place to anyone wanting some Vietnamese!

• Jon M.

  star star star star star_border 23 May 2026

  I've been here a few times over the last 4 years.
  
  I got the rare beef and rare beef brisket pho today it was lovely.  I often get the rice vermicelli with the chicken / beef and spring rolls (H) and it's really nice too.
  
  I went a bit early for the dinner crowd, but no one else came in so I'm worried they're losing business due to the economy.
  
  The thing that really needs work here is the ambiance.  The decor is left over from the steak house that was here many years ago.  I'd guess it was there sometime in the 90's.  They have a flat screen TV which is turned to a random channel.  Today it was on CBC - The National, which wasn't horrible for me eating alone.  I can't imagine people going for a dining experience wanting to have some random channel on.  A little music might be nice and not that costly I imagine as they have a sound system which they used to use.  
  
  I just go there once in awhile for a bite to eat and the ambiance isn't as important.

• Jimmie W.

  star star star star star_border 20 May 2026

  Great satay pho. Friendly staff. They do not take American Express! I would eat here again and again.