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New Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant

About

  • 4.2 (50 reviews)

Cuisines

  • 🍜 Asian
  • 🍜 Vietnamese

Dining Options

  • 💺 Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • 🥡 Takeout
  • 🍽️ Table service
  • 🍱 Lunch
  • 🍽️ Dinner

Recommended Reviews

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4.2
50 reviews
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silverbolt03
2018-11-14 on google

Don't know how they got such a high rating. The b!tch who served us didn't ask if we're alright and she straight up ignored me when I asked for water, and we never even have our water filled. Maybe it's because of our race but definitely not coming back here.

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Rick Parry
2018-11-07 on google

Enjoyed my meal, but wife's pho, the meat was a little fatty.

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B U
2018-10-14 on google

The chicken bbq could have had more meat, but the flavor was excellent. Pho portions are substantial.

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张安琪
2018-09-15 on google

Very nice pho. No.3 and No.20 are very good!Ginger chicken is also delicious~

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noellelailey33
2018-08-20 on google

Really good food with friendly service at a great price

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J. H.
2018-06-09 on google

I love food here.

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Eric Potter
2018-06-08 on google

We've eaten here a few times over the years. We just moved down the street, and figured we'd try lunch, wasn't any better. Spring rolls were good, but main dish was terrible. Never had Pad Thai taste so bad, Maybe they thought we were getting back on the boat, no people... we F'ing LIVE HERE, but, no matter we won't be back here ever again.

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Maulik Patel
2018-05-27 on google

We went to this place for Pho as it's the only place that serves or served vegetarian broth for pho. We also ordered Vegetable fried rice. The rice had a hair in it. When we told the waitress, she didn't even apologize or anything. She just assumed we didn't want to pay for the dish and rudely told us the total of the bill. The pho wasn't great either. Used to be better. Seems like the new management has also gotten rid of the cooks.

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Michael Kopynec
2018-04-23 on google

Humble decor and great service from the owners. This quaint little corner offers delicious authentic Vietnamese fare.

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Toby Jennings
2018-03-05 on google

Excellent pho and Trang is very personable.

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Hali'a Kahalewai
2018-02-01 on google

The BEST Vietnamese Beef Stew I've ever had. The meat is so tender and delicious and the broth is perfectly seasoned. Also you can chose it to come with noodles or with warm French bread baggets ( they give you 2)(

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Masako O
2018-01-25 on google

2 OPEN signs but closed. When I asked what time they open I was originally told in 15 minutes. 15 minutes later I was told 30 minutes more.

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Phillip Bui
2018-01-22 on google

Pho and Vietnamese coffee was good. The prices were very low. Also had a nice view of the pond.

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Vivi Cheung
2018-01-01 on google

Extremely good taste! We finished all our dishes. The soup and noodles are particularly nice, Cooked just enough to retain the texture. Must have a try!Recommendation: no.3 and 20FYI, The owner is Vietnamese, dun really understand English, but it doesn't matter, u just need to let him know the number of your preferred dishes.

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Frank McMackin
2017-11-02 on google

The best beef stew ever. Het it with noodles in the French bread.

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Clint Fowler
2017-11-02 on google

I had the Seafood with Rice Noodles in house, and one order to go. It was great. Lots of carrots, bok choy, and other good stuff in there in addition to the seafood. Their broth was nice, not oily like I have had at other places. Staff was accommodating, and my take-home order was ready to go when I was. Good selection of Sriracha, pepper/garlic sauce, and other spicy accouterments at each table. I had seen a few previous posts about the (lack of) decor , but was satisfied with the layout, presentation and cleanliness of the dining areas during my visit. It is definitely no frills though. From the side dining room, there is a view of the pond area across the street, if that's your druthers. I'm glad I stopped in. This place will probably become a regular haunt for me.

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Connor Kimura
2017-10-21 on google

One of my go-to places here in Hilo. As a local, I visit here quite often because of their delicious food and reasonable pricing. Customer service is OK, it can use some improvement. Sometimes the food takes a while to come out even though it is slow. The charbroiled shrimp plate is my absolute favorite. I really recommend this place and dish.

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Cheng Han Li
2017-10-10 on google

It’s delicious!!

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Matt Proud
2017-10-03 on google

By standards of the island, the food was great. Service tried but was a hair chaotic.

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Juliet DiGiovanni
2017-09-18 on google

Delicious Bun, vermicelli bowl with crispy imperial rolls with meat of your choice!

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James McIntyre
2017-08-23 on google

Soup.they are all about soup. They have a lot of other stuff but it's the soup. Did I talk about the soup yet? Got to go by and enjoy. Thanks

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Johanna Kimura
2017-08-02 on google

During a recent visit my husband and I were craving pho and after a few searches found this place had great reviews. We both got the pho go which came quickly and was so delicious. The only downside is the location as it’s a bit further from downtown Hilo.

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Andreana Soares
2017-08-01 on google

I love eating here on a cold windy rainy day. The food always fresh and yummy.

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Jia Guo
2017-07-22 on google

The meal was good. But the serving is really bad. We had to find the seats, figure out where are the manu and go to the counter to let them know we are ready to order.

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Jeremiah Scott
2017-07-05 on google

It’s pretty good. The Vietnamese food here is decent and good as it should be. Nice view of ice pond across the street. Service is a little lacking for such a small place, otherwise I’d rate it better.

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TJ Michaels
2017-06-21 on google

The pho was good. It’s a small quiet spot close to the airport with good service, decent prices and authentic fare. Be warned, if you sit in the side room off the main dining area, if the door is open you are going to have to battle flies. It’s Hawaii. There‘s no getting away from it.

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Jen H
2017-04-26 on google

The food was excellent, though the service was odd. The place was packed to I ordered to go, but that took awhile to accomplish because the teller was also the server... All in all my visit didn't take too long but I can see why others have mentioned the wait time. There were only three employees for the busy dinner rush and I can see that a larger order might take awhile. Still, it was excellent food so if you can wait, go for it!

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t e t r a h y d r o c a n n a b i n o l o n e
2017-04-20 on google

Hands down best Pho in whole Hilo good prices very nice family

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Jenny Helpenstell-Resnick
2017-03-19 on google

The wait time was atrocious, but the food was fantastic!!! Would have given 5 stars if we didn’t have to wait an hour for the food.

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Arthur Akau
2017-03-16 on google

Good eats at descent prices. Friendly staff and service.

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Rick R
2017-03-16 on google

I've had pho in Vietnam and all over the United States. I love pho for the rich complicated beef broth flavor that takes a long time to make. Unfortunately I didn't get that flavor at the restaurant. The combination meat pho was just ok. The broth was bland and not much flavor. The meatballs were good but the tendon was not and the flank steak average. There didn't give you much for basil which I like. Maybe I came in a day they didn't have time to make a good broth. I hope that's the case.

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Holly Fredricks
2017-03-12 on google

I have enjoyed every meal I've had here.

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Edward Galore
2017-02-25 on google

Quaint and authentic. We had pho and were quite satisfied. Located next to the airport and across the street from a picturesque lagoon.

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Joe McSnorkel
2017-02-19 on google

I liked this place. We had been trying to get Thai food for a couple days but everything was closed. The food and waitress was great. My wife thought the medium heat was a bit much for her but I enjoy the heat.

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Chrissy 96720
2017-02-06 on google

Best Korean Chicken I ever ate! Nice people, good service.

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Vernon V. Evangelista Sr.
2017-01-19 on google

Best hair cut for cheap..🙏👍👍

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Huilong Zhou
2017-01-05 on google

Well no judgement on the food but we arrived at 10:30 they are not opened yet, which supposed to open at 10am, I know the slow/lazy life style but we don’t want to waste our time

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Bao Nguyen
2016-10-27 on google

quang thang soup is legit, pho is very flavorful. wonderful husband and wife who so friendly and cooked all the food herself

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KP
2016-10-18 on google

Eat the Vietnamese dishes! Pho broth is authentic love the bun dishes -vermicelli -rice noodles with grilled pork and egg rolls and salad mix; I love the pickled daikon & carrot mix in this dish. Service was quick and friendly. Restaurant atmosphere is dated, BUT if you're looking for reasonably priced meals try this place!

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Rich B.
2016-09-24 on google

VERY unassuming place with great pho.

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Victor Han
2016-09-02 on google

Good food and price

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Doug Hilo
2016-07-22 on google

This is one of those local gems...service is OK and food is good and hot..on land side of Icepond it has adequate parking and can sometimes have a waiting line.

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John and David Burke
2016-07-15 on google

I love this place, flavorful Pho, crispy spring rolls, delicious dipping sauce. I like the combination Pho, the tendon makes it delicious.

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Danika Vee
2016-07-09 on google

If you're expecting fine dining. Not the place for you. It's a hole in the wall but worth it. The hu tieu seafood soup if effing amazing... Seriously, could not stop thinking about this broth. It would be 5 stars if the interior had an upgrade. Cute staff, totally a family run business. Would definitely go back.

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Lets Go
2016-05-08 on google

Quality of food was above average compared to most of the food in the city which are below average. We had the $8 pho and chicken banh mi in house and got the pork banh mi to go. If you are visiting and looking to fill up your pho craving, you can rely on this place. The beef broth is rich and is a good base of what pho should be. The bean sprouts and jalapeño provided were not fresh but the Thai basil and mint were OK. The banh mi was ~$7 each w/tax. It’s a bit pricy and missing the smear of pâté and mayo that it usually has on the mainland but the pickled radish and carrots were very refreshing and the meat was tasty. The bread was toasted so it was hot and crispy yet soft on the inside. Was personally a tad too buttery but would still definitely recommend as a snack you can bring to enjoy on the beach or a hike!

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Jim Clark
2016-04-26 on google

Very mediocre. Food looked lovely, but had very little flavor. Even though we ordered medium spicy. Just not much going for it, and nothing too particularly recommend it.

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Cathy McBroom
2016-03-09 on google

Great vegetable and various fresh wonderful choices to enjoy. Check for hours and location across from the Hilo Bay, on Kalanianaole off of Hwy. 11.

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Matthew Cating
2016-01-23 on google

Love the pho. Always good.

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Viet Doan
2016-01-11 on google

Good quality vietnamese

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Nicolas Golubovic
2016-01-01 on google

We had chicken pho and fried noodles. Both were really tasty and cheap. Absolutely recommended.

Questions & Answers

Yes, we do have seating available. Whether you're looking for a cozy corner for two or space for a larger group, we'll find the perfect spot for you.

Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible. We have ramps and wide doorways to ensure everyone can comfortably dine with us.

Yes, we offer takeout options. You can enjoy our delicious meals in the comfort of your own home.

Yes, we do provide table service. Sit back, relax, and let our attentive staff take care of you during your visit.

Yes, we serve lunch. Stop by during lunchtime for a delicious midday meal.

Yes, we serve dinner. Join us in the evening for a delectable dinner experience.
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