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| - I am an avid Saigon fan, eating there once a week at a minimum. Saigon is very conveniently located right in the middle of the action on East 4th street, which is enough to keep some of their less delicious neighbors in business, but Saigon goes above and beyond on the East 4th dining scene. Takeout is always very efficient (they always have my food ready in under 15 minutes) but dining in is an equally pleasant experience. The owner is a really nice guy and always is happy to accommodate special requests.
As for the food, it's hard to go wrong with most of the items on the menu. The pho, chicken/shrimp cabbage salad (big enough for a main course), seafood soup, and wonton soup are my usual go-to items. The spring rolls are also great if you are looking for a lighter appetizer. The fried rice can be a little heavy but is also a good choice.
Many people compare Saigon's Pho negatively to Superior Pho, and while I agree Superior Pho is a better value, keep in mind the location, décor, etc. Saigon vs. Superior Pho is not an apples-to-apples comparison. For the chicken cabbage salad, I actually prefer Saigon on both value and taste.
Bottom line: Saigon is a serious competitor on the East 4th dining scene, with the added bonus of providing a nice assortment of different reasonably healthy, vegetarian, and/or filling options.
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