Saigon Corner — Restaurant in Sacramento

I dont have to go to houng lan for vietnamese sandwich anymore.Their sandwich is fresh, big & yummy. Spring rolls was nothing special. Ordered honeydew snow drinks (one of my favorite drink) was yummy but they make their thai tea very strong. Just make sure to ask more milk and sugar with it. Happy that it just across my work place.

Updated: March 2022

Ordered my foods to go. It was during lunch rush which it was somewhat busy. Haven't been to this place in awhile since it was first open. Have to say prices here have gone up alot. I remember pork sausage spring rolls used to be 4.99 is now 7.99. I ordered 2 vietnamese special sandwiches which still far best vietnamese sandwiches then Houng Lan. 2x pork sausage spring rolls pack. It had been awhile that I forgot these spring rolls do not have noodles in it. I usually ask to add noodles in them. Eggrolls which .25 cents more then before. Vietnamese Ice coffee is delicious. My con & let down was the Saigon chicken wings & chicken curry. 5 pieces wings for 7.99 which it was salty and dry. There is not much I can add to that. The curry was the most disappointing and unusual curry I ever have in my life. The curry sauce was bland which was fine cause my toddler & baby can eat it. It was the vegetables that was disturbing to me. I can taste it was pre-cooked & frozen for awhile. What wrose about it. The potatoes was uncooked, stringy & gritty. Hard in center. Carrot was mushy & spongy BUT still hold the shape (which it was oddly weird that carrot could do that. Normally if you overcook a carrot or potatoes is will dissolve and be part of the curry sauce/soup base.) Also vegetable absorb curry favor & still taste like potatoes & carrot when simmer in curry for awhile. Sadly the carrots & potatoes lack in favor & didn't taste like anything. Chicken in the curry was super dry and there was only 3 to 4 pieces of tablespoon size pieces. I'm hoping they can recorrect the curry dish. Pre-cooked frozen veggies that either microwave or pre-boil again in water is a no no for me. Uncooked potatoes before frozen is also a must not do statement. Over-all it is still a decent vietnamese place in natomas area is still my number 1 vietnamese sandwiches to go. I be back again to try out their...

4.7/5

My partner and I went camping in the Sierra Nevadas for a long weekend. On our way back to San Francisco, we decided to see what Sacramento had to offer in the way of Banh Mi since it is my favorite food.

We found Saigon Corner after a quick google search. It was highly rated v so we decided to check it out.

It’s located in the Natomas neighborhood of Sacramento in a strip mall alongside other small businesses.

When we walked in, the first thing I noticed was the Vietnamese EDM coming from a TV in the corner of the restaurant. It made me feel like this was the real deal!

They had many options - banh mi, noodle soup, rice dishes, and more, even mozzarella sticks! We got tofu spring rolls, vegetarian banh mi, and vegetarian pho. They also had a little grocery store with various Asian imports.

I started with the banh mi. It was the largest banh mi I’ve ever gotten for 6.50. It didn’t disappoint! The bread was perfect. The pickled veggies were excellent and flavored well. I also enjoyed the mushroom, which was very well seasoned. The tofu pieces were small, making it easy to eat. The sauce was great as well.

I tried the Pho next. The broth was sweeter than in other Pho, but it was great, especially with lime and sriracha. The noodles and mushrooms in the soup were my favorite parts.

Finally, I had the tofu spring rolls. The fried tofu in the spring rolls was amazing, but I wanted some more variety in the veggies in the roll. The peanut sauce was underwhelming - it was too sweet and a little too grainy.

I didn’t get boba but it looked good, and at great prices!

I wish the music was quieter. It was very distracting, and made it hard to hold a conversation.

The bathrooms were clean, but the key is finicky to use.

If you’re in the Sacramento, come here for a quick, filling, and...

Saigon Corner is a fantastic spot if you're craving authentic Vietnamese food, especially their pho and Banh Mi sandwiches. The pho here is always a comforting, savory dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. The broth is rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying—it has that perfect balance of spices and depth that keeps you coming back for more. It’s the kind of meal that feels fulfilling, whether you’re stopping by for lunch or a late-night dinner.

That said, I do have one small critique. While I usually enjoy customizing my pho with condiments, their garlic chili oil doesn’t quite hit the mark for me. It introduces a slightly off-putting flavor that I can’t quite pinpoint, and I tend to avoid using it. That said, it’s just one minor aspect of an otherwise excellent dish.

Their Banh Mi sandwiches, on the other hand, are absolutely amazing and a must-try. Each sandwich is packed with a generous helping of fresh vegetables and tender, flavorful meat. The balance between the crisp baguette, crunchy pickled veggies, and savory fillings is spot-on. You can tell they put thought and care into every sandwich they serve, and it’s a real treat every time I order one.

Overall, Saigon Corner does a wonderful job of delivering authentic flavors with high-quality ingredients. While the garlic chili oil might not be for everyone, it’s a small detail in an otherwise outstanding menu. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty bowl of pho or a perfectly crafted Banh Mi, Saigon Corner is definitely...