Saigon Oi

Cannot recommend this place enough for people who want a taste of Vietnamese food that isn't pho, banh mi, or com tam. Every time I go, I make sure to order the banh mi chao (sizzling steak breakfast plate), banh khot, and banh canh cua. The food is fresh, well seasoned, well made, and super filling. The service is always great too, and the servers are attentive. The decor and ambiance itself is super cute, feels very warm and bright. Stop by early to avoid crowds on weekends and don't be afraid to try their weekend specials. My favorite was when they had chao long!

I have been wanting to try the food here for a long time. Based on the reviews, I agree it is pretty good.Ordered the BÁNH MÌ CHẢO, steak with pasta, mini pancakes with shrimp, Thai tea and coconut slushy. The coconut slushy is fire! The produce is fresh and the French bread was soft and warm. The food is brought to you sizzling hot which I love. The menu is small so there's not a lot of selection, however I think big menus can be overwhelming. And the portion sizes are good- we boxed leftovers.

This place is my new favorite spot. My husband and I loved every bite of our foodWe will go back and try every single thing on the menu.Their chicken wings is the best I ever eat in my life.

It's delicious and multiple of my Vietnamese friends highly recommend it. Saigon Oi has a modern interior, friendly service, and reasonable prices. The food is excellent - so flavorful and with dishes not common at other Vietnamese restaurants in Sacramento. These include the Banh Khot (Vietnamese mini pancakes) and the Banh Canh Cua (crab udon soup). They are simply fantastic. Definitely worth a visit!

This restaurant always has a line out the door when I go past it and now that I have, it all makes sense. Their menu is concise and they make all their dishes with care and quality. We had their banh cua and bo loc luc. Both were perfect portions, beautifully plated, and all aspects of the dish were well done.They have specialities on weekends but their banh xeo can't be ordered on weekends. Can't wait to come back.

Banh Mi Chao is a must!!! The beef, egg, pate and all the other fixings mixed together is heaven! It comes with a side of fresh bread that dip the food in and make the meal more fulfilling! Another hit is their banh khot. Little savory pancakes that's topped with a shrimp. Use the fresh lettuce to wrap each little banh knot in and dunk it in the fish sauce and into your mouth!! Instant gratification, esp when you're super hungry! Can't believe they've been open for quite sometime and I've never been here! Weekends are super busy and for sure will be a wait during lunch hour. I dined in on a weekday for lunch and there was no wait at all. :)

Modernized Vietnamese food with beautiful presentations and complex flavors will have you feeling enlightened on their innovation and tastes.Located in a mesh of a mall full of Vietnamese and other Asian shops, you'll find Saigon Oi frequented by many locals as one of their top lunch spots. This bustling place can be challenging to find parking nearby during peak hours but they share a huge parking lot with the entire mall so you're bound to find something, albeit with a little walking.While the place isn't too big, it seems to fit a good number of people with how the seats and tables are arranged. As a party of five, we were able to secure a spot but they also take reservations on Yelp to help minimize some of the stress for bigger parties.Upon entering, we were greeted by the staff and seated with menus and waters. They were very friendly, patient, and helpful in describing the menu items and providing recommendations.The menu is pretty simple with just a few key items. Each of their dishes is uniquely crafted to resemble a classic dish with a bit of a new take on it. For example, one of their specialties is the deconstructed banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich), banh mi chao, which is what I ended up ordering. The ingredients are served in a hot cast iron pan and paired with a loaf of their delicious baguette. Reconstruct it or eat it separately, dipping your bread in the rich sauce and juices, with each bite filled with their succulent meats. Divine!They also have a delicious mix of sticky rice, xoi thap cam, and a crab udon noodle soup dish (banh canh cua). These were also excellent options but as a first timer, that deconstructed banh mi is a must get. We also ordered a portion of their egg rolls and they were crispy and great for the kids as finger food.Overall, the Saigon Oi is worth the trip and the slightly higher prices because you're not just coming here for delicious food but the innovative approach to their dishes makes it a unique dining experience. You come here with an open stomach and an open mind, you'll leave satiated yet high in anticipation for the next time you're back. I look forward to coming back for another taste!

Amazing! Will definitely visit if we're in Sac again. Service was good too. The food was amazing! The coconut dessert was yummy. Interior was nice and nice tables

The food was so good that I'm still thinking about it hours later.I haven't had banh khot in a while so I had to try this out. The food came out in a handheld cast iron pan that held each circle individually, which means extra crispy but not too oily. The lettuce & herbs were very fresh which paired well with the dipping sauce. I used the entire sauce because it was so tasty. We ordered the banh canh cua (crab meat udon soup) and the soup cua (crab soup). They had delicious bits of crab - pretty chunky, warm, and nice balance of pepper. The smaller crab soup had a perfectly cooked black egg in it that was a fun surprise. The server was attentive and checked on us. Loved the decor inside, where it was a mix of booth seating and tables. The pricing is higher for neighboring Viet restaurants but it's not surprising because of the modern ambiance and food quality like crab. Parking was plentiful and I got vip parking in front. There are tons of restaurants and eateries in the complex so you can certainly jump around to get dessert.

Second time coming here, and it was just as good as I remember. The inside of the restaurant is very pretty. The asthetic they are trying to go for is a hit and it makes this place feel like an elevated and romantic spot for a date night or a nice lunch. The food was great here. I had the banh mi chao last time, but I wanted to try their banh canh cua. When I got the pot, it felt like a good size, and I thought I could finish it all. The noodles was so good, but it was just so much food that I couldn't finish it all. I was happy I got to take it home. It felt like the dish kept replenishing and I found more shrimp and more seafood at the bottom. 10/10 dish I would order again and recommend it. Another star of the visit was the coconut coffee. It should be a more popular Vietnamese coffee drink as opposed to the traditional milk coffee. Worth the extra cost for the coconut coffee!I will always try to visit here if I am driving through Sacramento. Saigon Oi is a one of a kind.