Saigon Noodle House

0 (0 reviews) · $$$$ · birmingham · Strict-vegan verified

Fully vegan

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Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.

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Firstly, everyone was SO nice and kind. My server was very knowledgeable and helpful! He said I chose great menu items and made sure I was aware of what I ordered to make sure I wasn’t confused. I got the pork spring rolls and bun Bo hue. OMG. Delicious!!! I added chili oil and hoisin to my bowl but it really didn’t need much! I will certainly be back!

One of my absolute favorite places to eat in Birmingham Alabama! The absolute best pho I have ever had!!! The staff is super nice and awesome to talk to! The food is phenomenal! Iv eaten Pho most of my adult life and this place is definitely the best in Alabama! The atmosphere is comfortable and very inviting.

I love Pho. It is one of my favorite foods. I actually drove across Birmingham to find this place and try it. I was very pleased. If you have not tried Pho, this is a perfect spot to do so. It is such a comforting and delicious meal. I would also suggest the spring rolls. But, note that Vietnamese spring rolls are not fried. They are whipped in a translucent rice paper which become a bit sticky to touch when wet. These were pork and shrimp filled, with vermicelli noodles,and contained bright fresh and crisp things like julienned carrots and cucumbers as well as cilantro and mint. You dip them in a a Vietnamese Nuoc Cham sauce made from peanut butter, soy, hoisin sauce and other delicious ingredients. These spring rolls were spot on. I judged this as an overall 5. I based that on pho that i have eaten in this area and also judge it against the overall Pho I have tasted in similar locations. For instance, i have been to Vietnam. And, I have lived and worked in places like San Francisco. And, this Pho holds up well. For me, the extra effort of service pushed me over the line. And, the food is actually very good. The ingredients tasted fresh and the flavors were all there. I am by no means an expert in Pho. But, this is definitely my new Pho spot in Birmingham.