Old Saigon
5510 Highway 153 Ste 10, Hixson, TN, 37343
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Address :
5510 Highway 153 Ste 10
Hixson, TN, 37343 - Phone (423) 876-0322
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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Len R.
Old Saigon 2601 Dayton Blvd Chattanooga 423-876-0322 W-Sa:11:30-8 Su: 11:30-2:30 Old Saigon's new, easy-to-find location is brighter and lighter thanks to more windows. The old booths, tables and chairs successfully made the relocation, as did the minimalist decorations and the cheerful, friendly & helpful owner, who, with her husband , comprise the entire staff. The menu is little changed, and over the years has reflected the fate of most ethnic restaurants as it "Americanizes" the menu to suit local taste. (This is not just an American phenomenon; in Italy it is standard for Chinese restaurants to offer numerous veal dishes, and getting a truly peppery dish requires real linguistic juggling.) Soups, $4.25, range from Wonton to Sour Soup, often with a "secret" or "special" broth. Salads, $7.25-8.75 for regular, offer various stir-fried protein with lettuce and vegetables. Appetizers, $3.75-4.25 include fried Egg Roll, Spring Roll in rice paper with shrimp; a bit of pork and lettuce accompanied by a sweet soy sauce, Sesame Beef Roll; some beef and an abundance of lettuce in rice paper with no hint of sesame oil or seeds, and Pot Stickers which are small, envelope-like packages of dense ground pork that are steamed, but not fried; they don't have a pot to stick in! Pho, a Vietnamese national dish of intensely flavored broth poured over protein and bean sprouts, is offered in four varieties. The Pho Tai Nam, containing sliced (roast?) beef and beef shank was a bowl-full, accompanied with condiments of basil, mint, chili and lime. The broth was thin, insipid and tinny in flavor. There are an abundance of noodle ( and fewer rice) dishes, $10.25-12.95, each topped somewhat differently with sautéed protein and steamed vegetables, many in broth. These are meal-size bowls. Bun Nem, $14.25 has sautéed minced pork & shrimp balls in a bowl of noodles, lettuce, a few slices of vegetable, and fish sauce. A very mild dish, and as with other dishes, lacking distinct flavors of the five tastes of Vietnamese cuisine; sour, sweet, bitter, salty, spicy. Bun Tom Thit, $12.95, was a variation on the theme with slices of pork, beef, chicken and shrimp over the rice noodles. Chicken Curry, $11.95, reflects the Thai influence in the Southern Vietnamese repertoire, essentially a Thai yellow curry with increased spicing and moderate heat. The combination of sweet potato and carrot was a nice touch. Ban Xeo, $12.25, is a rice flour/turmeric crepe folded over shrimp and chicken and various veggies. It takes a light touch to execute, and our serving was scorched in places, leaving an unwelcome burned after-taste. A number of sautés are offered, $11.95-14.95 for seafood, akin to stir-fry with Vietnamese flavorings but without significant vegetable presence. Two fish dishes, $14.25, sautéed in different sauces are offered. Four vegetarian dishes are offered, $11.50-12, and lunch items are reduced in size and price. With the exception of the Wonton Soup and Pot stickers, the menu appears to be gluten free. Old Saigon is truly a mom 'n' pop place, reflecting simple home-style, not restaurant cooking. The food lacks the fresh, bright vibrancy of Vietnamese (not unlike Thai) tradition, but this friendly establishment is a reasonable introduction to aspects of the cultures cuisine. 11-Jun,11 Ambiance: O.K. Service: Good Food: Fair-Good Value: Fair-Good
(2)Dom Z.
Good place, nice people. Too bad they're located in a place where people only eat fries and burgers. I love their Vietnamese sandwiches.
(5)J H.
Overall: Overpriced, Under flavored. Went here with my family and had time to write my first review. Empty restaurant for a Sunday afternoon. Would be better described as a café or a room with booths. Avoided the 4 dollar spring roll, yes singular, secondary to the prior reviews. The positive reviews of this restaurant on google lead us to try this place. Those reviews were from 2009. Pho is a traditional Vietnamese dish, kind of like hamburgers for Vietnamese. It comes in all varieties and has varying quality. This place did not have the traditional options. The flavoring is based on the broth but this concept seemed to have been missed. You do get fish sauce, limes, and sprouts but no mint. The broth was microwaved. The other dishes were also bland. Rose, the hostess/waitress, was Vietnamese and friendly. Surprised this placed is still opened. Wonder if they might have any alternative source of income. Only Vietnamese restaurant in Chatanooga, but would recommend traveling to Atlanta.
(1)Sabrina M.
I love this place! The owner is also your server and her husband the cook. They are sweet, wonderful people. The food is authentic. I think other reviewers are use to Americanized Vietnamese that uses lots of sugar, oil and salt. This place prides itself on keeping it healthy. I lived next to a Vietnamese couple for several years and they often fed me dinner... It tasted exactly like this. I love the spring roll and honey chicken. The spring roll is singular but large, about twice the size of an egg roll (which Chinese restaurants also only give you one of so I'm not sure why people are picking on that). Definitely give it a try and get the honey chicken.
(5)John L.
$10.25 for a small bowl of pho. That can't be right. Must be a mistake. If not, then this place should get 4 dollar signs. Small beef pho with herb, and sprouts on the side should be about $7.
(1)Raelinn D.
DON'T DO IT!! I had to give it one star just to have a rating. If I could give NEGATIVE stars I would do it. I was so excited to get some pho here in Chattanooga and now that Old Saigon moved to Red Bank (much closer to me in North Chatt) I couldn't wait to try it out! I started with a spring roll. Let me preface this with the fact that I LOVE VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLLS! This thing I got was flat out disgusting. Yes, there was a rice wrap and 3 little shrimp. But there was also shredded iceberg lettuce and a small piece of lunch meat??!! chicken (I think, but can't be totally sure.) no noodles, no sprouts, and NO BASIL. WTF?! The peanut sauce was ok, but then I imagine that came out of a jar. Then we get the pho. I love the rare beef pho so this is what I ordered of course. It arrives. There are a few pieces of rare beef cooking in the "broth." There are some noodles, but not like any other pho noodle I've ever seen. Looked more like linguine. The so called "broth" was completely devoid of flavor...something just beyond hot tap water along with an esoteric sprinkle of cilantro on top. I also got a tiny bowl of bean sprouts and a lemon slice. NO PLATE OF FRESH HERBS!! WHAT?!! I had to ask for basil and the answer was, "let me go see if I can find some." Really? Not even a good loooooonng squeeze of Sriracha could save this mess. This was definitely the worst pho of my life and quite possibly the worst meal of my life. Blech. I'd rather eat McDonald's. DO NOT EAT HERE.
(1)Adam B.
We fell in love with this place! Awesome food and great service. We will go every week! Very Clean, fresh and high quality ingredients. We need more restaurants like this.
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