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Saigon Cafe

1304 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
843-837-1800
Ranked #20 of 71 restaurants in Bluffton
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Cuisines: Vietnamese
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Hilton Head, South Carolina
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I gave this restaurant a rave review while it was operated by the previous owner, but I panned it when it was taken over by someone new. After today, please ignore any pans - including the reference I made in my review of Saigon Flavors in Savannah. I stopped in at the Saigon Cafe today for a pho ga and,... More

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Savannah, Georgia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Went for the first time yesterday with some work colleagues and was glad I did. The Pho was fragrant and light with a complex savory broth that makes it so special. Fresh lime, cilantro, sprouts, and basil were the traditional accompaniment, generously brought on heaping plates. I now recommend this place to anyone who wants a quick and delicious lunch.... More

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Bluffton, South Carolina
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Good pho, obviously, but the noodle salads are terrific. Everything's wonderfully fresh, and the low-key vibe is nice. More

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Beaufort, South Carolina
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

My husband and I eat here about five times a month. Before they switched ownership, we would walk in and they already knew what we were going to order. However, I would change it up a bit, and sometimes get their rice dishes. Thai tea is really good, but four dollars for a glass is a bit steep. I am... More

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Bluffton, South Carolina
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Big changes to all the rice dishes for the better. It's similar to Chinese food but lighter sauces, very good. Crispy fried spring rolls, soft spring rolls, beef brisket salad, noodle salads, noodle dishes are great! Lunch special M-F is a deal around $8.50 with spring/egg roll, soup and stirfry. The Pho has changed slightly. Worth a visit if you're... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

The Saigon Cafe is in a strip mall on the main road leading to and from Hilton Head Island. We received a friendly greeting and were seated at a clean laminate table. Condiments, extra utensils and a recycled paper napkin dispenser shared our space. The menu was in a very neat binder with plasticized pages listing easy to read items.... More

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Bluffton, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

The pho is awesome, good appetizers, fast and not too expensive. You can eat for under $10! More

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Bluffton, South Carolina
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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This place is phonominal. Fresh! Fresh! Fresh! Summer rolls-that dipping sauce. Shrimp, pork and coconut milk pancake/crepe-awesome. Grilled chicken pho-amazing. Thai tea, loved it. My server could not have been more informative and helpful in an easy going manner. She explained everything I asked about, made excellent suggestions and even told me how to eat it when the food arrived.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Love the Pho! Lots of fresh herbs to go with it. Healthy alternative for eating out. More

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Nepean, Ontario
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

Went back to the Saigon Cafe with much anticipation after being away for some months. The pho is still good, lots of beef and great broth. Service is good and pretty quick. The accompaniments are looking a bit tired, not as much Thai basil as usual, smaller lime wedge, and the sriracha sauce is beginning to turn dark. The noodles... More

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