Saigon Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in Cleveland

Disclaimer! This is just my personal experience and maybe it was just an off night for them. I arrived at 7:13pm as they stop taking orders at 8:30pm. Staff was extremely friendly so no issue there. It’s a cold night so I just wanted a nice hot soup and maybe something to take home for later. I ordered the lemon grass beef soup based upon a posted picture from a previous customer. I KID YOU NOT… with all due respect, the soup smelled despicable. Without saying what it smelled like, let’s just say it was a red flag distinctive, toxic odor. Idk if the beef was old/ bad or sour but the smell alone from the soup made me send it back. I could not even taste it out of fear I would be sick. Needless to say I politely sent it back and left. Ended up dinning at Tani noodle instead. I’ve been to other Saigon in other states before so I just knew I would enjoy myself. Not the case here in Cleveland. I just pray the meat was actually what it was suppose to be. Anyway! Hate to leave such a review but the truth...

Went here with friends because everything else was packed. This place, on the other hand, was completely empty. I ordered the Curry Shrimp Stir Fry because of the waiters recommendation. It didn't taste bad, but i found myself peeling the tails and some shell off. The rice on the side was cold and dry. One friend ordered the regular Chicken Stir Fry, again because of a recommendation, and said it was bland. The spring rolls were okay, though perhaps fried a shade too long.

I think i would be a bit kinder, but with just my entree and a beer i was out $25+ tip and felt i deserved better for the money. I'll go back again, but next time try...

Delicious food that I enjoyed with my sister on a Thursday night. Started with a spring roll with a gluten-free friendly sauce - it was more of like a sweet and sour sauce with a little kick. And then we shared fried rice with shrimp and the traditional-stir fry with chicken that came with jasmine rice. Both were excellent. The menu is clearly marked so you know which ones are gluten-free or can be made gluten free. I need to also be dairy free and most of those dishes are dairy-free as well. There is seating inside or outside. Don't be deterred by the lack of people you may not see. The owner and staff are very friendly and...