Saigon Express

Came in for early lunch at around 11am on a Monday - ordering was quick and easy, service was fast! Plenty of seating inside for dine-in, not super busy at the time that I went. I got the Fish ball Bánh mì, and my sister got the tofu vermicelli noodle salad bowl. I enjoyed the Bánh mì - it's affordable, you get what you pay for. The bread was crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, I do wish there was slightly more protein inside. A perfect light lunch, albeit not super filling. My sister's vermicelli noodle salad had a good balance of vegetable, protein, and noodles. The vermicelli noodles were cooked well, tender and springy. Overall, I've had better, but this place will do if you're craving Vietnamese food or a quick meal that isn't super heavy!

I love this place, it's recently become my new favorite in Berkeley! The food is delicious, the prices are great, and the service is friendly and awesome. They're also super fast! Everyone here is super nice, especially the man who usually takes your order. I've tried the spring rolls, banh mi, Thai tea, pho, everything! Super tasty, and my roommates and friends love it too. We come here numerous times throughout the week, and it's one of my go-to's. The restaurant is also always clean, spotless.

One line review: Solid.This place was a no-frills experience: just a reasonable portion of good food at a decent price. The decor is nothing to speak of. The customer service is a cashier who takes your order and cashes you out. But the food was satisfying.Having been here once, next time I would skip the spring rolls and just order the meat over vermicelli. It looked like my friend got a slightly better portion of meat, and while the spring rolls were fine, I would have preferred that.Customer service was minimal but adequate.Parking stinks in downtown Berkeley, but I parked for free blocks away (near McKinley) and took a walk on a pleasant, sunny day. Bottom line: I would eat here again.

Food is so good especially the coffee and man at the cash register is so nice! I loved it I will be back

I really enjoy eating here and the experience overall each time I come. I've decided that this is my favorite pho shop in downtown Berkeley.

Amazing fresh and tasty banh mi for an affordable price! I got the number 1 dac biet ($6.75 pre tax and fees) which came with a good amount of meats and fresh veggies. The staff were extremely friendly and speedy. There are quite a few tables inside as well as bathrooms. I would definitely come back for a nice lunch again!

Saigon express is one of my favorite places to get lunch @ the banh mi's are amazing and very affordable. Aswell as the staff is so friendly and the dude at the cash register is an amazing dude. Def an amazing place to eat

You can always rely that they will serve you fresh food here. Everything on their menu is delicious. The workers are always friendly and happy that you're coming in to eat. I love getting their rice plates and vermicelli noodle bowls. The protein is perfectly seasoned and the flavors are just so good.

Amazing from start to finish! The food is full of authentic Vietnamese flavors, fresh, and beautifully presented. I was especially impressed with the pho - the broth was rich and fragrant, the meat was tender, and the noodles were just right. The bún bò Huế and spring rolls were also fantastic! The restaurant is clean and cozy, with friendly staff and fast service. Prices are reasonable and well worth the quality. This is definitely one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I've ever tried. I'll be coming back for more. 5 stars!

The food here is really good. And i really recommend the lemonade here. It tastes homemade and very delicious.