Saigon

"Tucked away in the unassuming corner of shopping plaza 52 Thruway is an older building, with a sign that sort of blends into the roof - so if you aren't looking, you might just miss it. Once you step inside, though, you travel forward to the present again, as the interior design is very modern. Well-lit, with carefully selected minimalist design, it welcomes you, while reminding you that it is a business, not a home. I was greeted in a friendly manner by a man that I assume is the owner, and told to sit wherever I liked. Upon seeing me awkwardly fumbling with a highchair, though, he came over, assisted me, and set me up at a table. Just in general, his demeanor was very friendly and polite. Enough about that, though, because chances are that you are interested in the same thing I am - food! I came there with one goal in mind, acquiring my favorite, magic soup. While the flavor profile of the pho ga is a tad different from the other pho restaurants I enjoy, it is in no way a step down. Though I did miss the basil that I'm used to putting in my pho... It wasn't suffering for lack of it. I can't say with any confidence that I would have anything else on the menu, but I can certainly say I would come back here for this. I'm grateful to have a local place to come for magic soup here in Mt. Airy."

"Best fried rice in town! We had the Pho beef, spring rolls and obviously the vegetable fried rice. This place is definitely traditional. The owner/server was so nice and great with the toddler. My friend and I got all of this food and shared for $35. Delicious and affordable. Check it out!!!"

"LOVE THIS PLACE. The food is made on the spot and it is so delicious. We are saving this spot for all of our future trips in the area!! Thank you so much :) My husband had the pho and I had the vermicelli(rice noodles). We ordered the spring rolls (labeled as shrimp wrapped in rice paper). This food gave us energy after our road trip!"

"I've been coming to Saigon for almost two years. They were closed for a bit during the pandemic, but since they've reopened, I have been a faithful patron, with good reason. This is the hidden restaurant gem of Mt. Airy. The owner/operator/chef here is a wizard, and his most powerful spell is his Pho. The more traditional Pho tai bo Vien and the revelatory Pho with shrimp are the highlights of the menu with an excellent broth, and either wonderful cuts of eye-round steak and sliced meatballs, or a generous portion of large, delicately fried butterflied shrimp. Mouthwatering, and I'm here nearly every week. There is always space in the no-frills dining room. The service is always friendly, kind and personable. Saigon, I love you."

"Excellent little place with a very nice staff. Food was delicious. Just note the Fried Wonton is NOT Cheese Rangoon, It is a small little tiny dab of Pork in a Fried large Wonton. Not much bang for the buck there. Everything else was great IMO. Definitely worth the visit. More than expected in quantity and quality for the money. All Made to order."