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Saigon Cafe

1304 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
843-837-1800
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Ranked #8 of 92 restaurants in Bluffton
Cuisines: Vietnamese
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Bluffton, South Carolina
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

We've enjoyed the Saigon Cafe since the current management took it over from previous owners. We have never been disappointed in the quality of the food or the friendly service. It's one of our favorite lunch choices and now that they've got beer and wine back, it will be a dinner destination as well. The beer list is terrific, but... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Thomas and his family are wonderful. I had never had Vietnamese prior to dining here. Number 26 is my go to! It is so delicious with lime, cilantro, noodles and pork. My kids are so spoiled by the food here they no longer want to eat at hibachi style places with miso! The food is ALWAYS perfect, the service is... More

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Bluffton, South Carolina
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

We found this place just after it opened and was struggling to pay the bills. Liked it and probably introduced 30 to 40 friends to it. Food is good. BUT, DO NOT OFFER NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT THE FOOD OR SERVICE! The owner, Thomas, has very thin skin and is not objective. If you order the pot stickers and they're out... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

Very clean basic place. Friendly service and lots of vegetarian options. Also they make the food when ordered so they can (and will) make changes to the menu. The yellow pancake is very good. Lemon grass chicken also excellent. Portions are a good size. Big beer menu - careful, the strong beer is strong!!! Not a place for a fancy... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

You can easily miss it on this small row of three-four stores off Fording road. It is family run, frequented by regulars mainly, non descript, neat and clean. We were there for lunch. The chicken fried rice with eggs, carrots, peas and onion was delicious. The curry chicken sauteed with onions topped with peanuts was definitely excellent, a bit too... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

The food here is fresh and well-prepared. The menu is extensive. We had fresh rolls to begin and they were excellent. I had sauteed seafood and vegetables with a Vietnamese sauce. It was very tasty with fresh shrimp, calimari, mussels, scallops, etc. The sauce was described as spicy, which worried me a bit, but it did not seem spicy to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

This is the best food to be found in Bluffton. Don't miss it. The yellow pancake is delicious, Pho, hot and sour and wonton are all outstanding. Spring rolls and egg rolls delicious. They have a great lunch special including roll, soup and entree. Value is superb, food is exceptionally good. You need to visit this restaurant NOW!!!

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Bluffton, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

Saigon Cafe has excellent food and service, and the prices are very reasonable. It's a bit hard to find but well worth the trouble. It does not have a liquor license, but customers may bring their own beer or wine.

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Hilton Head, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013 via mobile

Perfect Pho. Not a fancy place, but comfortable and decently priced. I've enjoyed it every single time I've been there.

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Wiscasset, Maine, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

Absolutely superb food and service at a great price. Distinct and extraordinary flavors in each dish, from the exquisite fresh spring roll to start, the amazing wonton & pork noodle soup ( an entire meal) to the vegetable fried rice and delicious spicy lemongrass seafood plate. Many visits are in order to explore the ample menu, and you will not... More

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