Pho & Cafe Saigon
| Address: | 4248 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA |
| Phone: | +1 215-222-6800 |
| Rating: | 3.9 |
| Working: | Closed 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM |
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Chao Li
Ive been lucky with most of my pho restaurant choices but I struck out with this place. First of all, the pho is more expensive than most other places. I like to get extra beef and noodles with almost all my pho orders but this place charges $2.50 for noodles?!?! And $3 for beef? They give you such a small portion as it is, but if you want to make it a size comparable to other restaurants, you have to essentially double the cost? It was the first time I ever finished the entire bowl, soup and everything, and still left dissatisfied with hunger. Secondly, the ingredients were subpar. The rare beef was not of good quality. Lastly, this is a little thing, but no fortune cookie at the end? A restaurant is all about the little things and the owners never seemed happy to serve me. So with the combination of poor service and poor food, this unfortunately goes down as my worst pho experience.
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A Private User
The Avacado Milkshakes are the best in Philadelphia.They give you the choice of tapioca too, which is awesome if your not into it, like me. The Pho is hot and plentiful. Nothing particularly special about it. Fresh deliscious sides. The waiters are always laid back and gracious with the Pho add ins. Whether your sitting inside or outside someone is always around to refill your water or get you anything you might need(but you really wont need much). Also, I get an order of fried spring rolls, which sometimes can be a tad on the greasy side, but are always a nice good. Ive only ordered take out once, over the phone, and I had a mix up of my spring rolls. they told me to come back and they would give me my correct order. i didnt even have to bring what they gave me back. Very nice people. very apologetic. Definately worth a try.
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Lorraine E. Aldridge
I love Pho. I especially love Pho in the fall. So i came to this establishment after trick or treating in the neighborhood. I ordered the #17 with tripe, tendon, and sirloin that i shared with my 2 year old daughter. The food was delicious. ..until i drove home. My daughter immediately threw up everything shed just eaten all over the back seat. My stomach troubles started the following day, vomiting and runny diarrhea. Today its 5 days later and Im still sick. Im currently writing this review from the bathroom. Eat at your own risk. I will not be going back!
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A Private User
There is something about their char-grilled pork bun thats absolutely delicious. I simply cant get enough of it. In fact after I left the area, I still cant find anything like it. I was some what of an occasional lonesome customer ordering the same dish. I left the Philadelphia area, and 1 year later, I came back to order the same dish. As soon as I sat down and the lady (owner?) came to take my order, she simply asked..."Number 27?" I was floored. 1 year later she still remembered?!?! or was it a lucky guess. Either way, pretty damn impressive.
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A Private User
This place has, quite simply, the best Avocado Milk Shake I have ever had the pleasure to experience. When chosen with "Black Pearl" (aka large tapioca balls) it is particularly Divine. The concoction is somehow simultaneously sweet (but not too sweet) with overtones of savory. I am officially addicted to them. The fact the they also serve up great Pho and other tasty dishes rounds out the whole experience. Sure not to disappoint.
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Fatima Thomas
Not enough pho, broth ok not as flavorful as others tasted. Got the beef tripe with chicken. Just not enough. Chicken was bland. Beef was good but only received 3 pcs. Talk about stingy lol. It also cost more than other pho places for less food. Good wrapping for to go and did not spill.
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Siv Lam
This is a University CIty favorite! The service is quick and friendly. I always get pho, which is #19 on the menu. Go early on Sundays because it is sure to be crowded. They only accept cash and are closed on Mondays.
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Brittney Crisera
Everything Ive had on their menu is awesome, from the milkshakes to the pho to the salad. So glad I live down the street! They will modify anything to your liking and are always very polite and courteous.
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Elliott Berkowitz Sturgis
Cheap, and fast Vietnamese food. Gets the job done when you dont wanna schlep and pay for Vietnam Cafe or want to venture to South Philly for the best. They have really good ice coffee surprisingly.
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A Private User
Ive been here numerous times. The milkshakes are fantastic. The Pho is excellent. Im a big fan, and never had any of the problems that some of these people have had. Great take out...
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Namuun Tsegmid
Overpriced for mediocre pho with bland meat. Server was not friendly first when I tried to have small talk about food. Then he showed an attitude when we left not tipping
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robert boanes
Always good,courteous quick service!!Me and the owner get our Eagle talk on!I go there mainly with my boy Luke,but am not averse to droppin in for a solo meal!!
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Thea Sok
Very delicious home made style food with with wonderful service in a cozy comfortable atmosphere. I always pay them a visit when my job brings me in the area.
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Maria Giraldo
This is a great restaurant with the best service ever. Food is always on time, it take maybe 3 minutes after you order and thats the most amazing part of it.
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Lori Kempen
This restaurant is my very favorite. It has very fast service, very delicious service, and very friendly service. Definitely recommend. Enjoy!
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irisbell puello
This place is not highly recommended !!! I found a bug in my pho and the milk shake taste like water shake to me ! Never again !
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Caleb Stanford
This is a wonderful little restaurant. Highly recommend the pho. Only downside is they only accept cash for payment
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Amanda F
Great food, fast and attentive service. The location could use updating but I went for the food not the ambiance.
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Autumn Coffey
pretty good, but way too big of a bowl, and they dont take cards. the atm out front is sketchy.
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Peter Gebhard
Decent quality, but nothing too spectacular. It doesnt compare to anything on Washington Ave.
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Joshua Willis
Delicious Pho and lightning quick, even for a pho place. No credit cards accepted tho!
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Ka Jit The
Good food. The pho was delicious, and so does the spring roll and fried rice
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Xiaoxuan Wu
Its alright, nothing surprising or bad. I come this place for quick bites.
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Junior Prapawiwat
Flavourful broth, good vegetarian options, and fast service! (Cash only).
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Mr Alfaro
I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys good food
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Caroline Boehm
fast service, delicious pho with lots of toppings and tea included
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A Private User
Bhari hai...
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Mike W.
Simple, moderate number of tables, quite a bit of take-out.
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A Private User
Over fried spring rolls. Nothing well prepared.
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A Private User
They are horrible people surving rotten food.
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Kait Levin
Tastes just like the pho in Vietnam!
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Lowell Nickey
Cool place with a cozy vibe.
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meghan chan
Like the average pho place
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Michael Lazin
Delicious and cheap
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clark edwards
Great food and tea
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Narantsogt Baatarkhuu
Neat little place
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Max Heinritz
Good milkshakes
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Danny Webster
Great server
