Saigon Oi Restaurant — Restaurant in Sacramento

I came here for lunch with a co-worker on a Friday (8/23/24) afternoon. Never been here before so my first.

The dining area of Saigon Oi is neat, well put together, and clean. We were able to get a table without having to wait. The menu is pretty simple with about 20 items or so to choose from.

Our server was friendly and hospitable. Our food arrived within 15 minutes upon ordering hot from the kitchen. The presentation of the dishes look great!

I had ordered the half chicken and it turned out very good. It was cooked perfectly and the skin was crispy to the bite. It was very tasty. The side of rice was drier than I had expected and was okay. We had also ordered the Vietnamese pancakes that also turned out very good. We also got orders of Vietnamese coffee that was also very delicious. Portions were very

Our total for lunch came out to be about $75 with tax and tip which included two coffees, two meals, and an appetizer.

Here’s how Saigon Oi scored:

Service 5/5. Food 4.5/5. Atmosphere 5/5. Value to price ratio 4/5. Overall experience 4.5/5.

My experience at Saigon Oi was good. Nearly everything was perfect for a lunch outing on a Friday afternoon. Most everything turned out fine except for my rice which was ok. Portion size were acceptable and will leave you feeling full. We had leftovers to take home. However, the price is higher than expected for a lunch outing; So expect to pay more for lunch here than compared to other options in the same center.

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A restaurant that gets better with each visit - I miss it if I don't go for a week! Before discovering this place, my knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine was limited to Pho and spring rolls. But my first visit opened the door to a whole new culinary world! The BANHBÁNH MÌ CHÁO is an absolute must-order! Sizzling beef cubes cook on the residual heat of the hot plate, paired with freshly baked Vietnamese baguette (the best bread I've had in America). Tear off a piece of the crispy-outside, soft-inside bread, dip it in the stewed tomato sauce on the hot plate, and enjoy it with the meatballs and sunny-side-up egg. It preserves the bread's airy texture while perfectly incorporating French culinary elements, instantly transporting you to the streets of Vietnam. Their other dishes are equally impressive! The BÁNH CANH CUA features chewy, tender udon noodles in a flavorful crab soup topped with crispy fried garlic chips - perfect for instantly warming you up on cold days.

Some helpful tips: Weekend visitors should try their weekend specials (last time it was beef noodles)! Come early as they open at 5:00 PM Closed every Wednesday No food for vegetarians except the bread! Expect a wait during peak hours - join the waitlist on Yelp in advance! While waiting, explore the plaza across the street with Happy Lemon and Maiko matcha ice cream For longer waits, consider trying Asian Pearl in the adjacent plaza - an authentic Cantonese restaurant with excellent value and traditional dim sum...

Saigon Oi is super busy and there is always a wait but it is worth it. The food comes out super quick once ordered and the employees clear tables quickly. I tried the banh canh cua (crab udon) and it was one of the best I've tried. It comes with quail egg, straw mushrooms, real crab meat, fish cake, shrimp balls, and crispy shallots. The soup was the perfect consistency, and brought back memories of eating banh canh in Saigon in my childhood. The Banh Mi is nicely toasty, soft but perfect texture for dipping into the skillet. The meatball was delicious, as for the pate and beef cubes floating in the savory butter. The two fried eggs makes it the perfect brunch/breakfast meal. I also liked the decoration of the restaurant -- the little touches of Vietnamese style tiles on the floor, the picture of Cho Ben Thanh, the nice accent lights. Lastly, got a coconut coffee (ca phe dua) and it was beautiful! Super creamy, like a slushy, comes with the iconic strong taste of Vietnamese coffee, yet creamy from the coconut cream and not too sweet. Highly reccomended item as well.

I'd really like to come back and try their banh khot, because it looks delicious. But honestly the portions are good so will definitely have leftovers. I think they do less "common" Vietnamese food well, and I see why there is always a line. Service is friendly and attentive. Pay in front after meal is done....