Saigon Cafe

What a nice find. We moved from the VA MD DC Area to Hilton Head in 2022 and I have not had Pho since. So many options up in Northern Virginia that are outstanding. We would get often as carryout. My go to is the Pho Ga and a Fried Egg or Spring Roll. While my wife and I were over in Bluffton for some errands, I said we have to go get Pho from Saigon Cafe. We ordered one Pho Ga and 2 fried Egg Rolls to take home and share. Saigon Cafe did NOT disappoint. The broth was on par with what I came to expect from highly rated Virginia pho places we loved. The main container held the white meat chicken, noodles, onions, basil, cilantro, jalapeños, lime wedge, sprouts and a hoisin sriracha mix. The carryout broth container kept it warm for the 20 min drive, but we still heated it back up for 2 minutes in the microwave to make sure the noodles and chicken got heated when we added the broth. We split everything into two bowls and poured the hot broth over both. We were both very impressed by the white meat chicken, pure and sliced into very nice, thin bite sizes. The Egg Roll was one of the best I have had, longer and thinner almost like Lumpia, it had me wishing I had doubled that order. The Pho portion was perfect for the two of us. A 2nd order would not have been eaten, although we are smaller portion eaters anyway. Will definitely be back. The photo is one half the portion with added chili crisp, hoisin, sriracha from our supply.

Probably my favorite restaurant in Bluffton... actually, not probably... it is my favorite. I love the Vietnamese pork chop with sunshine egg. I like the beef with lemongrass. I like the soup with pork, noodles, and dumplings. The spicy beef pho is good and you should also definitely order a Vietnamese-style coffee. Get it over ice. You're welcome. This spot here is unassuming and laid back in terms of its atmosphere. The wait staff is usually friendly and efficient. "Nam" the greeter/host has a non-stop motor and he is always doing what he can to get people greeted and seated. Oh yeah... the shrimp fried rice is really good too. The fact is that I come here quite a bit because I crave their food and I gotta get that fix, if you know what I mean. Once you try those dishes that I mentioned, then you too will be craving the food and will want to return. This place will make you happy.