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Saigon Kitchen

Vietnamese Restaurant$$$$
Ithaca
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    Timothy H.
    "Pho Gau was excellent, better than any pho in Rochester."(15 Tips)
    Anna K.
    "Vietnamese salad delicious!"(3 Tips)
    Aadil B.
    "Crispy squid, flounder, and crispy tofu were all delicious!"(3 Tips)
    Michelle B.
    "Pho dishes rule...ask for vegan or veg substitutes"(7 Tips)
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  • Eric H.heart icon on user image
    Eric HinmanJuly 13, 2014
    A must hit for dinner in Ithaca - house yellow curry is amazing. No reservations. Go early to secure a table.
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  • Aadil B.heart icon on user image
    Aadil BhattiDecember 11, 2017
    Crispy squid, flounder, and crispy tofu were all delicious! The service and ambiance were great as well.
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    Ashley VanAusdallFebruary 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    LOVE this place!!! Best pho and love the chicken spring rolls as well. Have never gotten something I didn't like.
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  • Holly D.heart icon on user image
    Holly DJune 28, 2016
    perfect place for pho, really no other places for noodle soup around!
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    R CMay 29, 2015
    Grilled pork rice plate and meat rolls are good. The pho soup tastes American-sweet.
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    Pilgrim 🛣May 31, 2014
    Fastest most delicious flavorful meal I've had in a while. Try anything and everything.
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    DanMay 1, 2018
    Excellent food. Maybe one of Ithaca's best small place to eat.
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  • Timothy H.heart icon on user image
    Timothy HongJuly 3, 2016
    Pho Gau was excellent, better than any pho in Rochester.
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  • Maya H.heart icon on user image
    Maya HarryAugust 12, 2016
    Vietnamese Salad, House Plate, Spring Rolls, Chicken Fried Rice, Sesame Balls
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    Abbey 💩May 31, 2014
    The Thai iced tea literally made my entire day. It's sweet and creamy and just holy crap.
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    Hadley LaskowskiAugust 20, 2015
    The vegetable soup is healthy and delicious!
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  • Patricia N.
    Patricia NguyenNovember 20, 2011
    Still hungry after a bowl of pho? Viet trick: ask for a bowl of rice and dump it in your broth. Tasty seconds and won't work with fresh pho broth.
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  • Anna K.
    Anna KellesJanuary 22, 2012
    Vietnamese salad delicious! Add some extra spice and summer rolls and you've got a fab light lunch!!
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  • Alexa S.heart icon on user image
    Alexa SternSeptember 9, 2017
    The pho is amazing! It's also byob :)
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  • Hillary B.heart icon on user image
    Hillary BoucherJune 12, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The Vietnamese salad is perfect for lunch. Light, crunchy and tasty.
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    Stephen Neill O'BrienNovember 24, 2016
    Crispy squid....whoa. Way good & that ain't all.
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  • Melissa K.heart icon on user image
    Melissa KApril 12, 2013
    Best wonton soup ever!! And I LOVE the lemongrass chicken! Divine!
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  • Eiko H.
    Eiko HashizumeJune 18, 2013
    It was delicious. Try curry with tofu and vegetable!!
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  • Michelle B.
    Michelle BerryFebruary 22, 2013
    The Pho dishes rule...ask for vegan or veg substitutes if you don't eat meat...
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  • Thien P.
    Thien PhanJanuary 26, 2013
    An thu che ba mau rat ngon. Recommend che ba mau voi bo luc lac (vietnamese steak)
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  • Patricia N.
    Patricia NguyenNovember 20, 2011
    If available, get the Ban Xeo- Vietnamese pancake. A true treat on a rainy day.
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  • Aleksandr K.heart icon on user image
    Aleksandr KalininskiyAugust 17, 2014
    Chicken vermicelli is delicious
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    Paul SoltMay 2, 2018
    Amazing vegan pho!
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  • Amy F.heart icon on user image
    Amy FerraraNovember 10, 2015
    This food is what dreams are made of. SO good.
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  • Aaron B.
    Aaron BatchelderOctober 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome! Vermicelli is soooo good
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  • Christina B.
    Christina BartonMarch 23, 2013
    House special pho is the best!
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  • Ray P.heart icon on user image
    Ray PinedaFebruary 6, 2014
    Gets very busy during lunch hours
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  • Susan B.
    Susan BeachMay 19, 2012
    Try the Creamed Vietnamese Coffee iced. It's tasty!
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  • Thavy U.
    Thavy UchApril 27, 2014
    Great food, horrible service. We had 3 different waitresses....
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  • T S.
    T SAugust 15, 2021
    Why is this place so highly rated?? The spicy jungle fried rice is not spicy at all and tastes bland. Dumplings and summer rolls are also boring..
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  • Ronald V.
    Ronald VictorNovember 4, 2011
    Had the House Rice Platter. Delicious
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  • Ying
    YingApril 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the house special beef pho
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  • Patricia N.
    Patricia NguyenNovember 20, 2011
    A common southeast Asian treat: the avocado shake.
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  • Liz Z.
    Liz ZhangApril 22, 2012
    Beef stew is very tasty
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  • Kristie M.
    Kristie McAlpineJuly 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the vegetarian pho!
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  • Kerry F.
    Kerry FlanneryOctober 20, 2011
    Tai Bo Vien - pho w/ rare beef & tendon. Yum!!
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  • Daye Kate L.heart icon on user image
    Daye Kate LeeMay 30, 2015
    Pho is good
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  • Angela W.
    Angela WMay 7, 2012
    Bun Ga! The best!!!
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  • S-Woodrow C.
    S-Woodrow ChichesterNovember 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Crispy squid! Get it!!!
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  • Patricia N.
    Patricia NguyenNovember 20, 2011
    Vermicelli bowls on a warmer day. Yum.
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  • Haley F.
    Haley FarabeeMarch 24, 2012
    Tai gay is really good here. (:
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  • Rick S.heart icon on user image
    Rick ShilpiAugust 1, 2015
    Terrible sesame chicken. stir-fry mediocre. Why is this place well rated???
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  • Hillary B.heart icon on user image
    Hillary BoucherNovember 13, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Super delicious.
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  • Patricia N.
    Patricia NguyenNovember 20, 2011
    Get the hand crushed limeade!
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  • Haley F.
    Haley FarabeeMarch 24, 2012
    Tai gau is good here.
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  • Josh
    JoshOctober 27, 2023
    Not great. Edible, but definitely better out there. Avoid.
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