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# Overview
Pho Saigon is a Vietnamese restaurant located at 80 Wood Ave, Bridgeport, CT. Known for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine, it offers a cozy atmosphere where patrons can enjoy traditional dishes such as pho and banh xeo. The restaurant has garnered a loyal following for its flavorful offerings and affordable prices, making it a popular choice among locals and visitors alike.

## History
Pho Saigon has established itself as a staple in Bridgeport's dining scene. While specific milestones are not documented, the restaurant has evolved over the years, adapting to the tastes of its customers while maintaining its commitment to authenticity. The establishment reflects the rich culinary traditions of Vietnam, showcasing dishes that have cultural significance and are often enjoyed in Vietnamese households. The restaurant's dedication to quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods has helped it remain relevant in a competitive market.

## Community
Pho Saigon actively engages with the local community, fostering relationships with patrons and participating in neighborhood events. The restaurant is known for its welcoming atmosphere, where diners feel at home. Partnerships with local organizations and participation in community events help promote Vietnamese culture and cuisine. The restaurant also emphasizes sustainability by sourcing ingredients responsibly and minimizing waste, contributing positively to the local environment.

## Offerings
Pho Saigon offers a diverse menu featuring a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes. Key offerings include:
- Pho (Vietnamese beef noodle soup)
- Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crepes)
- Cha Gio (fried spring rolls)
- Goi Cuon (fresh spring rolls)
- Various noodle bowls with different proteins
The restaurant also provides customization options for many dishes, allowing diners to tailor their meals to their preferences. With a focus on authentic flavors and generous portions, Pho Saigon invites guests to explore the richness of Vietnamese cuisine.

## Pros and Cons
**Pros:**
- Authentic Vietnamese flavors
- Affordable prices
- Friendly service
- Cozy atmosphere

**Cons:**
- Limited seating capacity
- Inconsistent quality reported by some patrons
- Service can be slow during peak hours
Overall, Pho Saigon is praised for its delicious food and welcoming environment, though some diners have noted areas for improvement.

## Location & Nearby
Pho Saigon is situated in Bridgeport, CT, a city known for its diverse cultural landscape. The restaurant is located in a neighborhood that reflects a blend of urban and suburban characteristics. Visitors can explore nearby attractions, including parks and local shops, making it a convenient stop for a meal after a day of exploration. The area's cultural diversity is mirrored in the variety of dining options available, enhancing the overall experience for visitors.

## Visit Pho Saigon Today
Experience the authentic flavors of Vietnam at Pho Saigon in Bridgeport, CT. With its rich history, commitment to community, and diverse menu offerings, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone seeking delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Whether you're a fan of pho or looking to try something new, Pho Saigon promises a satisfying dining experience. Join the many satisfied customers who have made this restaurant a beloved part of their culinary journey!

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My daughter wanted to come to this type of spot for some bubble tea. I usually get pho here but it was a hot spring day, so I decided to switch it up. The area looked cleaner from my last visit where it was a bit dusty. I tried their beef with flat noodles, and let me tell you, it was more delicious than I imagined. The noodles were in a thick flavorful broth with veggies such as broccoli and bean sprouts. The portions are always decent here. Just writing this review makes me want another. My daughter also switched it up with a noodle bowl that was topped with pork chops and spring rolls. The service to get my check to pay my bill was slow today. Well they were busy, so it happens. This is some great authentic Vietnamese food, of course I'll be back.

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Excellent Pho,quick service,affordable price. I got the shrimp pho and it was delicious.

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I have been eating alot of soup lately. It's just that time of the year. Nothing beats a nice hot and spicey pho with pork, bean sprouts, jalapeños, and mint leaves. Very satisfying especially when feeling under the weather. I also tried a pork bao. It was ok i didn't really like it much but it wasn't bad. The paper it came wrapped in stuck to the bottom of the bao bun and was hard to take off. My wife and I can both enjoy these meals together. The restaurant itself is a bit small. I feel the table set up with condiments and utensil be a bit better presented on the tables. The service was fast and the food was great. I would come back.

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Banh Xeo, my fave Brunch or anytime food, are sizzling Vietnamese crepes made from rice flour and a turmeric batter with no eggs that are usually filled with pork and shrimp, and sprinklings of extra fresh mung bean and bean sprouts. Tasty Banh Xeo and their strong Vietnamese coffee are the only things I order from Pho Saigon because the much better Vietnamese restaurant, Pho Hong Thom is right across the street but doesn't have Banh Xeo on their menu. Pho Saigon has the better Vietnamese coffee than Pho Hong Thom. I have eaten a Banh Xeo almost every other day at Pho Saigon this past week! It's definitely my comfort food: the smell of the coconut, turmeric; thin, crispy crust; and the savory umami of the filling give me a feeling of warmth comfort! At Pho Saigon, the Banh Xeo is pretty good and for around $9, who can't resist such a tasty deal! Fish sauce is my ketchup, and the enticing fish sauce at this restaurant might look deceptively spicy but it's not, and you can't have Banh Xeo without it! Pho Saigon's deeply umami-flavored, perfect fish sauce is the absolute best! Pho Hong Thom's Shrimp Summer Rolls combined with Pho Saigon's fish sauce simply must be tasted to be believed! For some odd reason, it's hard to find Banh Xeo on Vietnamese restaurant menus in the tri-state area, and if they do offer it, the prices wildly vary from $9 to $36, and from extensive experience, higher prices won't guarantee a better, more delicious Banh Xeo.

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I've been coming to this spot for about 10 years- great food and great service, no other pho place like it in Connecticut

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Overall the quality has deteriorated and this establishment is heading in the wrong direction. There are a few more pho establishments competing within a drivable distance that may have attributed to this decision. It's a business losing sight of authenticity and cutting back aggressively. Competition seems to have made the pho establishments worse versus better in the area. The loss of the only Vietnamese grocery may be a reason as well. The Gỏi cuốn rolls were bland while the peanut sauce was very watery and lack depth of flavors (thankfully the different spices and sauces were available on the table). No more crushed peanuts too. Pho now comes with bean lime, sprouts, basil, and jalapeño. No other herbs throughout the dinner. It was quite noticeable with the Cha Gio served with two small romaine leaves. It was an eating experience that I would never desire to repeat. Hopeful, the owners will turn the place around and offer the variety and authenticity from years ago.

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I literally come to Pho Saigon weekly! The service is amazing, and the quality of their food is very flavorful and rich. It's really incomparable when it comes to all things Pho!! Honestly will be the best, authentic viet food you'll ever have in the area!

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Authentic Vietnamese spot! This does the job, good prices. I've had better vegetarian broth but I don't blame them. I do wish it had tofu in it. Pho is originally with beef broth. Going here is like going to eat pho at your auntys house it's so cute. Their cha gio is good

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In Fairfield County, Vietnamese cuisine is not as plentiful as other asian cuisines, so you really have to dig deep, and go where the Pho is...wherever it is. I recently received a tip from a CT Bites reader that good Pho was to be had in Bridgeport at a small mom & pop restaurant called Pho Saigon. We rallied our enthusiastic tasters and headed out to Iranistan Street in Bridgeport, an area that is definitely "off the beaten path", but you do what you've gotta do for good food. You won't find this place in Zagats. We entered what seemed to be the living room of a small corner house, furnished with gum-ball machines, plastic floral table cloths, and big pots of luke warm tea on the tables. Clearly, dining here was about the food, not the decor. We were greeted warmly, although not in English (which is generally a good sign that the food will be authentic), and escorted to a clean table piled high with squeeze bottles of fiery sauces and jars of fish paste. Lucky for us, the menu had translations, so we ordered half of the 21 item menu (as most dishes were under $7) and waited for the food to arrive. The first dish to show up was hands down my favorite: The Cha Gio (#17 Fried Spring Rolls with lettuce & Fresh Herbs for $6.99 seen above) and it belongs in the "must order" category. It was so good, we actually ordered a second round after the dish had been cleared. I am ordinarily not a fan of deep fried food, but there is a time and a place for everything...this was it. These crispy rolls come with a side of lettuce and a clear sweet tangy sauce for dipping. The proper technique is to wrap the lettuce around the spring roll providing a cool surface for quick grabbing and a great contrast to the warm spring roll. The rolls were dark and crispy, but not greasy, and the filling was a finely minced mixture of pork, shrimp (very kosher), rice vermicelli noodles, and if you looked closely, possibly carrots. Whatever was in there, it was all good. The next to arrive was the non-fried alternative in the rolled appetizer category, the Goi Cuon Tom Thit (Pork and Shrimp with Vermicelli salad Rolls). You've seen these before...Rice wrappers filled with whole shrimp, minced pork anda healthy portion of vermicelli rice noodles, loaded with whole leaves of mint, basil, and cilantro. The flavor of these simply prepared rolls was greatly enhanced by the fresh herbs, and while they were made with very fresh ingredients, they didn't hold a candle to the Fried Spring Rolls. When at last the fragrant Pho Saigon-House (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) made it's appearance on the plastic tablecloth, it came with an entourage. Next to the large steaming bowl came a side dish with great heaping piles of beautiful freshbasil, cilantro, and mint (the Vietnamese herb trifecta). Also in attendance were lime wedges, Thai chiles, bean sprouts, and a deadly looking sauce that we were instructed, through hand gestures, to put into the soup . The beef broth, which can take a full day to make properly, was amazingly aromatic with hints of cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. We had read up on the proper Pho eating technique before we arrived, so we lovingly layered the various elements and thoroughly enjoyed the fragrant broth even after the noodles had been devoured. It is darn good Pho. We couldn't resist ordering the Co'm Suon Bi Cha (Spareribs, Meat Pie, Shredded Pork with Steamed Rice $7.99), just out of "meat pie" curiosity. This came with a preparation for the sparerib that I had never seen previously. It was pounded flat like a cutlet, and came on a bed of white rice. We had a hard time cutting through the sparerib with our chopsticks, but once we managed to dissect it, it had great flavor, although we couldn't quite place the spices and couldn't really ask for assistance due to the language barrier. Unfortunately, I can't say many good things about the Meat Pie which appears elsewhere on the menu. It had several layers of ground meat, held together with a custard-like filler. People did not look happy getting this item down. I'd opt out on our next visit. The spareribs and rice were lovely however. To our great pleasure, The Fried Spring Rolls we so enjoyed also made a appearance in the Bun Cha Gio Thit Nuong (Pork, Shrimp, Spring Rolls with Spicy Noodle). This dish consisted of a giant bowl of fiery noodles, with bite sized pieces of pork and the infamous fried rolls on top. You really have to be a very enthusiastic noodle eater for this one, or pass it around the table as we did, as the portion is quite large. Lastly, we sampled the Mi Xao Don Bo Bien (Seafood with Crispy Fried Noodle) which was the only polarizing dish in the group. We were split 50/50 on the reorder-ability of this one. It had a bed of crispy fried noodles on the bottom, and was covered with calamari, shrimp and broccoli in a thick clear white sauce that was very reminiscent of mainstream Chinese food. Meant to be mixed together such that the fried noodles sof

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Food is authentic and delicious. I tried it and got hooked right away. Its affordable and the right amount.

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