Saigon Bay

Clearly everyone was devouring their pho in these pictures. Saigon Bay exceeded expectations with their incredible pho and spring rolls! The pho was absolutely heartwarming--perfectly seasoned broth paired with an abundant serving of noodles that felt so generous. It was comforting to the core, leaving us both satisfied and cozy.The spring rolls perfect and even better when dipped into their rich peanut sauce. Adding a touch of Sriracha to the peanut sauce elevated the flavor to a whole new level. If you're looking for authentic flavors and a satisfying meal, Saigon Bay is a must-visit.Highly recommend this spot for your next pho

This year, making it my mission to find the best Vietnamese restaurant in Tampa. First on the chopping block...4 stars for food & restaurant category in general. Only 3 stars, in my honest opinion, for specifically Vietnamese food only category. If that makes sense hahaPho and BBH were served piping HOT. It sometimes surprises me how some places will serve me lukewarm warm broth. Like no, I want to burn the inside of my mouth thank you very much. (Hack: if you also like your broth super hot but for your pho meat to not cook too fast, you can order it on the side)Pho was pretty standard and yummy. They use the thin pho noodles. We did have to order extra onions and green onion toppings. Didn't really need to add anything else to the broth.BBH had a good hit of spice. I did add more sate and shrimp paste for more heat and umami. That's just how I personally like my BBH. Will make the note that it had a lot of meat, but they did not serve with the pork hock or blood cubes so I was a bit sad about that.The sate looked like it was made in house possibly?? I'll ask next time I go, but it was actually spicy, whereas store bought sate sometimes not very spicy at all! Posted a quick mukbang on my IG. Check it out @itschristietranhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DExWQ4qAR6d/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

So happy I can update my review from over 10 years ago. I went to Saigon Bay over a decade ago, but it's completely different. From reading James review, he reminded me of their awful fire in 2020, and how they rebuilt in this location. So happy to stop by here for lunch with my friend. We loved our server who was like a mom to us as soon as we walked in. I ordered a pork banh mi sandwich, & my server said get the quail appetizer, and so I did. My friend got the beef stew - Bo Kho with bread, not noodles. She did not want noodles. We shared them, and I loved the seasoning of the quail. I also loved dipping my sandwich in the broth of the stew. It was so tasty and had a sweet tinge to it. I also loved the carrots. I didn't love the beef so much but I do love the broth and veggies in the beef stew. It's different bc it's a thin broth not like a thick American beef stew.Everything was tasty here. Our server was so sweet. She spoke very good English and she made sure we mixed and made sure we ate the salad with the quail and made sure we had everything just right before we ate it.We liked our booth and there were other tables as well. The counter area is very floral and bright. It's a great spot, and we definitely adored our lunch. They open at 10:30 am.

This is my second time eating here. Came with my friends after running, and boy was the pho as good as ever. Nothing beats a soul filling warm bowl of pho on a chilly night! We also tried the fresh spring rolls, they were a little smaller than I remember but still delicious. The server was so sweet and the hospitality was amazing, she even cut our spring rolls and egg rolls into 4 since there were 4 of us! Very homey and cozy spot, will definitely continue coming here for that delicious sliced beef pho!

If you're on the fence about which pho place to go after leaving Busch Gardens, stop looking. The best pho our entire party has ever had while dining out. The pho was so perfect that our son said it didn't even need hoisin sauce. The spring rolls both vegetarian and non were also very delicious. They came out quick and not even a bit greasy. The service here was also excellent! Very friendly staff members! We love this place and will be back next time we visit Tampa!

I have not been here since 2015. I had just gotten interested in pho, but not writing for yelp consistently. I had pho at the then current Fowler location.From what I remember, food was good and the interior was nicely decorated. I tried Saigon Deli later and became a frequent patron for the next 6 years.Unfortunately, the 2020 riots saw this restaurant burned down and seemingly closed for good. Somehow, I never knew that they reopened on 56th in the brick plaza opposite Outback Steakhouse until fellow Elite yelper Rachel L. wrote a review.Inside is a clean, comfortable cafe that can hold about 50 people. There is upbeat Vietnamese music playing. They serve many Viet staples like pho, banh mi, stir fried meat/rice combos, and boba drinks. I ordered pho tai and a grilled pork banh mi sandwich.The pho has a nice broth and there is a good amount of solid food-noodles/beef etc.I'd say Saigon Deli broth is %10 tastier, though Saigon Bay has fresher dressings like jalapeno, mint leaves, and sprouts. 4/5The banh mi had very crunchy bread, aromatic cilantro and fresh carrots/cucumber, and nicely seasoned meat. The sandwich was about 6 inches in length. 5/5 Awesome!Their pho is $12 and Banh mi are are $7 which are comparable to SDeli and Zen Noodle Bar (I miss $8 dollar pho Stupid COVID lol.)Another pro (for me) is that they are open on Sundays until 9 pm. (They are closed Mondays fyi.)I was going to Zen Noodle for pho the last year, but they seem to have supply issues that is making me lose interest in getting pho from there.Id say Saigon Bay is a great choice for USF/Temple Terrace peeps to get great pho!

I knew I was in for a scrumptious treat as soon as the aroma of fresh pho herbs greeted me at the door. We were welcomed immediately. The booth seating here is very comfortable. There's lots of natural light throughout the restaurant. The service is fantastic. I'm not sure if she's the owner, or part of the owner's family. She made the whole lunch experience enjoyable by making us feel like family at a dinner table. She offered such great suggestions, and showed us ways to prepare our meal for a better experience.My friend ordered the Fried Quail appetizer after getting a recommendation. I'd never had quail before this visit. I loved it! It's the seasoning that made it so special. I even tried a little of the salad with the garlic (and maybe there were shallots). I don't know, but it was so good after our server mixed it up for us. Let's just say that the greens underneath the quail in this dish is not meant to be a garnish. Eat it!!I've been on a Bò Kho kick lately, so that's what I ordered. I asked if she had any bread to go with it (for dipping). I was delighted when she said yes. That's the one thing I've missed when ordering Vietnamese beef stew at other restaurants. She then asked if I still wanted the noodles since I'm getting it with bread. I thought about it for a minute, and it actually made sense not to have the rice noodles. It couldn't have been more perfect. The broth with the stew meat and thick cut carrots was really all I needed. It's a little sweeter of a taste than others I've had, but I think it went well with the savory herbs & spices. It balanced everything out. I'm so glad I had that bread to soak up the broth. The temperature of the stew was served hot, and not lukewarm (thankfully). It stayed hot while having a long conversation over the meal. However, I do want to warn you about the jalapeños. Their peppers are very hot, and not like your grocery store peppers that seem mild. Try it before you add it to your broth. I've had all kinds of jalapeño pepper heat levels, but never at this high level. It cleared out my sinuses really quick. Woohoo! I'd definitely order the same thing again. I do want to try the Grilled Pork Banh Mi next time with the beef stew. My friend really loved that combination of flavors. I had no idea about their relocation until reading the review from fellow Yelp friend James. Wow, that must have been devastating. I'm so glad they were able to overcome that. They are now located in the Terrace Oaks Plaza near Roasted! and Jerusalem International Market on 56th Street. We were there at a less busier time between 10:30 and 11:00 am on a week day. It was perfect timing for us. Check it out if you happen to be in the area.

I have visited this restaurant before but keep forgetting to do a review. It's the food folks. It is so delicious and plentiful that I forget every time. Not this time though. It is a rainy evening and my wife and I are soaking wet coming into the restaurant. We thought we were going to eat at home but some plans were changed and we decided to have dinner at Saigon Bay. Good call! The service is attentive and friendly. The menu is simple and easy to understand. The environment is lit well, comfortable in temperature and clean. I ordered the Garlic noodles with pork. My wife ordered the Fried rice with pork. Yummy! And so much to eat that we had to get a couple of take out containers. Check out this place as soon as you can. You will enjoy.

This is our go to for Vietnamese food! We come here at least 2-3 times a month! The food and service here is amazing and very consistent with their food. My favorite drink here is Iced Jasmine Tea! If you like a refreshing, floral tea for the hot summer, high recommend ordering it. My favorite appetizer for any Vietnamese restaurant is spring rolls! You can tell whether the restaurant is good or not is by eating spring roll since it's hard to mess up.My to go to dish here is the fry quail rice platter! The quail is so juicy and savory. Make sure you dip the quail with red chili, salt/pepper, and lemon. When you eat the quail with the rice and salad, SUPER DELICIOUS! Although the quail is small, but the meat is so tender, juicy, and soft! Highly recommended! The bun bo hue, pho special, and wonton soup here is so good! The soup is so flavorful and the consistency of the noodles is perfect. The proportion between the meat and noodles is perfect! You don't have to add much seasoning if you want it more savory but the vegetable is fresh. I love coming here since everyone is friendly and plenty of parking! Highly, highly recommend this place!

fast review because this place is so GOOD. yum, yum, yum everything have tried is delicious. Egg Rolls of every kind; and their Crab Ragoons have stuff in them! Love the way they do their Fried Tofu one of the best have tried EVER! and my husband is crazy about the Fresh Rolls and the Fried Rice. This is a great place. Easy to go and GREAT SERVICE