Boy oh boy this is our FAVOURITE Vietnamese street food. I’ve been coming here since 2013 and nothing has changed ! (Except for employees and price rise but hae, inflation) You should definitely go for seafood noodle soup and ask for chilli. Lemon grass pork is amazing too. Fresh summer rolls are our staple. I’m so glad lockdown is over and we got to enjoy this today ☺️ thank you Saigonz !
best vietnamese restaurant in auckland
Food very good for its price point! Will keep coming again, although they should use glass bowls and plates instead of plastic and use metal cutlery. May be a big ask for all the washing to be done but necessary.
Love getting my pho fix here. Friendly customer service and they’re ever so willing to listen to my requests of extra bean sprouts and chilli!
Rare beef pho was amazing. Rare beef was melting in the mouth and the soup was warm and authentic vietnamese. They give extra noodle and still cheaper then other restaurants.
It was great have noodles in rainy day:) quiet busy here. Staff were kind and fast:) i love noodles :) but the table was not clean as i have to wipe some food ..
Their beef pho is probably one of the best in the area (generous slices of meat; clear not-salty broth; good ratio of noodles and toppings). Their summer rolls are so fresh and delicious. The only downside is they serve their food in plastic containers for dine-ins too. 4.5/5.
Didn't expect too much but the price was very good compared to the amount of food you get and it was delicious :) I added extra corriander for no extra cost.
Great food here.
However I’m not a huge fan of lemon grass.
Otherwise everything was great. Super quick and friendly service. 👍🏻
Super affordable too 💶
great cheap eats. love the side salad amd noodles, now i cannot go past without the spring rolls! delicious with generous portions and easy on the pocket
Went there to try the Vietnamese sandwich bahn mi. Wasn't disappointed for the price and the taste. Has an outdoor seating so it was good to catch up with friends and have a chat while getting some calories in !
Quick, easy pho on the go. Literally - all their items are packaged to go even if you’re dining in. And no it’s not biodegradable and there’s only hoping that they recycle out the back. When they ask you if you want chili on your pho, ask yourself whether you’re prepared for something as hot as balls because their chili is straight fire and makes sriracha taste like chutney.
Really great, fab location, sunshine, fresh healthy, nice staff & clientele.... but.... bit sad at the amount of plastic the use. Plastic knives, spoons, forks, bowls, dressing cups, & lids. In this day & age that is just irresponsible. I urge them to please find a biodegradable product. The chopsticks were wood & wrapped in paper. Ka pai.
I am writing this review based on the convenience of takeaway food. Saigonz is one of the few vietnamese places that offer a range of reasonably priced lunches. I've had Lemon grass chicken which I found a bit too sweet, Pork summer roll is one of a must try and also a warm bowl of Pho has been a great pleasure to eat in the winter or during a hangover. Saigonz also operates a food trailer in Sunday market Takapuna which offers the same menu items and are always packed with people during brunch rush. This place will postpone your sudden crave for vietnamese food.
Lemon Grass beef is to die for must try if your visiting this place. Restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere service was sooo prompt will definitely recommend to everyone.
Awesome Vietnamese food for those working in the city. Usually i do a phone order and my meal is ready within 10 minutes.
The Lemon Grass Beef is a must try for those who choose to eat a bit on the healthy side. Super delicious and a good portion of Beef. I usually swap out the noodles for extra salad.
The lemongrass dressing is zingy and delicious.
Outstanding food quality
Prawn Ban Xio was amazing.
I loved the Lemongrass chicken curry as well as it was spiced right and was a great value for money portion.
I tried the chicken fried rice full of flavor and good quantity
We had a take away but next time would love to dine there
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Ordered takeaways, always call in advance as they can be quite slow. Beef & chicken noodles soup $12, can be made spicy (beware chilli is def super hot), pork spring rolls and prawn fresh rolls $8 for 3. Food is fresh, tasty and non-greasy. Price is quite reasonable too. Note mint is not included, that's from our garden as we find it quite refreshing to add the the fresh rolls.
My favorite place for lunch takeaway. I usually order lemongrass chicken on rice the chicken is full of flavor. Love their chicken noodles soup too. Lovely staff. Good value and generous portion.
located on a very exposed corner site on Beach road, i only tried the pho and is okay and well presented but serve in plastic bowls/trays to keep price down i take it. Place has a canteen/street stall like atmosphere including outdoor seating, Pho was orginally a street stall dish.
Not the kind of place driving to and park outside, good for a quickie feed during yer smoko if yer nearby
This is a great little Vietnamese place on Beach Road. For lunchtime, they do a range of delicious little lunched. I wouldn't have the curry as it's not the best here
But everything else is excellent. Make sure you cover everything in Siracha to give it a bit of a kick.
Best pho in Auckland. There are so many flavours, zingy, spicy, earthy, and sweet. I love their pho so much and it is so greatly priced!! I love the amount of coriander they pile on and the chilly adds a great kick. Lemon always freshens everything up and the bean sprouts are always so fresh and crispy. Ive never had pho this fresh and tasty anywhere else. Definitely returning again and again and again.
The noodles at Saigonz are served in disposable plastic bowls, which made it feel more like a foodcourt meal rather than a restaurant. The rice paper rolls are also pre-made and pre-packaged in plastic containers, ready for purchase. This wasn't a let down, as the food still tasted good. I guess they have heavy foot traffic where they are located so they need to be super fast and efficient?
I have been here many times for lunch and I love their food. The flavours are great, service is quick and staff are friendly. My favorite is the lemon grass pork with noodles. Everything is fresh and delicious.
Mum and I came here for lunch as we were craving some healthy vietnamese food. Their menu is affordable and very healthy (meats were all lean and broths virtually oil free). Portion sizes were perfect. We actually had our lunch at around 3pm so that might explain why our food didn't taste particularly fresh. Would have liked the pho noodles to be freshly made but for $12, I guess I can't really complain! The waiters were also super friendly, helpful and service oriented. Overall, a lovely little restaurant to visit if you're on a budget, diet or simply need a quick bite to eat.
I see this place very often as it's located at a very convenient position from a marketing point of view.
I decided to go here for a quick snack and had a few summer and spring rolls.
The service was quick and the staff were all good.
The spring rolls were a bit oily but the summer rolls ( the traditional rice paper rolls ) were delightful. Both came with a tangy and tasty chutney.
The takeaways have done enough justice for me to visit this place again for a heavier dish.
Not a bad place for a quick Asian meal. Always busy - esp when there is an event on at Vector Arena. But the staff are always efficient and the meals are lovely. I Love the rice paper rolls, beef noodle soup and lemon grass beef vermicelli. Recommend for a quick meal. Price is quite reasonable
Popped by here for a spontaneous lunch with a friend. Have been wanting to try the "bánh mì" for a while, so I opted for the lemongrass chicken one while my friend had lemongrass beef noodles. Service was polite and friendly, and our food arrived efficiently. I must say, for my first ever bánh mì, it was delicious, and at $8 it wasn't too hard on a student's budget. I'd recommend trying out this little place if you're ever in the area!
Best value good food in town - my personal favourite are the summer rolls but the family go crazy for the fresh spring rolls
So good and our must visit before concerts and events - cheap, fresh and simple
Place is not fancy but food is excellent
This place is fast and cheap. Comparing other vietnamese joint in the CBD, saigonz is more wallet friendly. Although they serve you with disposable cutleries and all, it didn't really phase me. I got the lemongrass pork on rice and boyfiend got the pho. There was plenty of meat on both of our dish which was refreshing to us because we are so used to getting served with little ingredients in our meals when we have lunch or dinner in town.
Love this place. Consistently good, tasty, cheap meals. We love the Lemongrass Beef and the Spring Rolls. The decor is really nothing special but on a nice day you can sit outside.
Parking around the area is difficult and don't be tempted to park in Countdowns parking (they have people watching and writing out tickets)
Tip: If you are on the North Shore, Saigonz runs a takeaway out of a caravan at the market on Sunday mornings where they have a selection of their most popular dishes from their in house menu.
Excellent value for money - good food and quick service. Works as a quick work lunch or a takeaway.
Try the lemongrass chicken on vermicelli or one of the curries!
The service was a little iffy, the food came out within record time (which can be slightly alarming in some cases) but the meals are so cheap, tasty and filling!
I really like this place, it filled up quite quickly for dinner and it also has a lot of seating which is handy.
Definitely check this place out with a few friends and wine.
I LOVE THIS PLACE. The best Vietnamese noodle place EVER. Want a cheap and fulfilling eat? Come to saigonz! I sound like I was paid to advertise but honestly this place I would never hesitate to go to whenever I can't decide what to eat. I've tried the majority of menu. Tbh I love everything, but My favourite would be their Pho noodle soup with coriander and hot pepper. Even better for cold chilly nights. This place isn't fancy but its great for all those casual meetups with friends. It can get a bit crowded so a group of about 5-6 would max out.
Cheap and cheerful! Really like the rice paper rolls and the lemongrass chicken is quite flavourful. Would have liked some more sauce to moisten the noodles underneath but that's me being a bit fussy. Great for lunch.
Best Summer Rolls in my opinion!Tasty Lemongrass chicken - a smidge dry (seems to be a common trend).Was supposed to take a photo but I demo'd my food before I had a chance - woops! Cheap and fast meals that are a big size! (Couldn't finish my chicken).
The meals were alright! Nothing exciting but everything is pretty nicely cooked. Their dishes were contained in takeaway boxes even though we chose to dine-in but the food wasn't bad and very reasonably priced. I found the lemongrass chicken a bit bland but I really liked the curry which had a hint of spiciness that's just about right to me!
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I went with a couple of friends only a few nights ago for dinner. Since we aren't big eaters we shared two dishes and a portion of summer rolls. As a big fan of Vietnamese food I had high expectations, and Saigonz did not disappoint. The lemongrass chicken, as recommended by several in other reviews, was flavourful (if a little dry), and the fried noodles, though not as expected, worked shockingly amazingly as a replacement for vermicelli of a typical Vietnamese vermicelli salad. The summer rolls also tasted very fresh.
The star of any show in Vietnamese dishes that revolve around fresh vegetables is the nuoc cham (renamed "Saigonz special sauce" within the restaurant), and this one hit the spot as sweet, savoury, slightly sour, and spicy. Two dishes and one side dishes totalled about $30 between three of us, and as the portions were larger than it appeared in the photos it left us all extremely full and very satisfied.
Along with good, friendly service, I would definitely recommend Saigonz and will likely go again.
we were in a rush for food before the ed sheeran concert and were a bit reluctant to eat here because it looked super busy. the food came out in literally four minutes and we were done in about twenty. it was tasty and cheap, though i thought the pho was quite a smaller portion compared to other Vietnamese restaurants. this is a good restaurant for a quick meal, or for take outs.
The menu may be small but all the dishes I've tried so far, they have done well. The food always tastes fresh and
I usually go for either the rare beef pho - one of my favourites in Auckland, beef is tender, broth full of flavour and topped up a great selection of herbs OR the lemongrass chicken fried rice.
I had the pho a very long time ago and remember that I wasn't a huge fan. But I now come here quite frequently for the lemongrass pork bahn mi. It's a small portion perfect for lunch. The fresh spring rolls are tasty too.
Love Vietnamese? Then if you've never been here you are totally missing out. Don't let the small space keep you from experiencing one of Auckland's best Vietnamese restaurants. One of the big things I miss about working in the middle of town is this little gem. Amazing food that is well flavoured and amazing portion sizes which really hit the spot. Even if you choose a safe item on the menu you won't be disappointed. Even the fried rice blows my mind! This place is a family owned venture and is shown by their dedication to good food and customer service. I'll be a customer for life!
Went here one late seedy night accompanied by non-athletic and explosive friend. We both ordered pho which came out prompt and fresh.
Portion was good.
Adequate herbs.
Service was good.
Ambiance and lighting was tight.
Legit as would return.
Seeing a long line cueing for food is a good sign for me as this showed how popular Saigonz was. The food prices are extremely reasonable and more than satisfying. While the menu is slightly limited , this is overcome by the quality and taste of the food. Service is exceptional , always friendly and helpful
Highly recommend lemongrass chicken! Will definately go again :)
One of my favourite places to eat in Auckland! The food is great value for money and their meals taste amazing! Saigonz is easily my most-visited restaurant from the past 12 months. I would love to see this business expand to other locations around the city.
im living in Australia now but i'll move to Auckland city. Can you tell me, where is vietnamese town living in Auckland ?thank you!!!!
Awesome tasty food, great atmosphere, lemongrass beef is yummy. highly recommended. :), the service is efficient and friendly and location is convenient, especially if you are heading to an event at the Vector arena.
I really like this place for a cheap student meal. I come here every now and again and I like Vietnamese food. The pancake however is a bit greasy but then its quite good for $10. I have also tried their fried rice and couldn't finish it so great for value. The photos they have here are very honest, the pancake I had looks exactly like the photo. I also like the fact that you can have most meals with a choice of meat, and for some meals they are all the same price. The place is also cosy and the staff are so friendly! Makes me feel that the people who run it really deserve business :) They also have loyalty cards which are good and will keep me coming back. I would say the menu is a bit limited but generally Siagonz is quite a nice place to go for lunch or supper and I'd recommend it to students :)
Great food but don't bother booking because you'll end up waiting just like anyone off the street as they don't actually save a table for you! Very tasty anyhow.
Definitely a fan of this place, food was tasty, loved the beef pho! The heater radiates above the counter, Which scorched the customers faces while waiting in line though.
I'm glad they understood when we requested no coriander. Good Efficient Service. food came almost instantly after ordering and choosing a seat. :-) awesome saigonz!!!
great spring rolls.
really tasty beef pho.
crispy crepes.
ate on square cushions.
would go again to try summer rolls
Saigonz provides great value, with mains costing as little as $10. But the food itself is hit and miss - their Lemongrass Chicken was good, but the Prawn Banh Xeo was tasteless and disappointing.
Service and presentation can also be improved - on a particularly empty night, the waiter forgot to provide us with cutlery and glasses for the water. And though we were dining in, each meal was served in a plastic takeaway container.
Saigonz does serve good food for the price - stick to the classics like fried rice and lemongrass curries, and you won't be disappointed.
Good place where to eat. Friendly staff, very welcoming. Good choice of food and it is delicious. Quick service.
One of the 50 cheap places in Auckland. Not so far from Queens Street what is handy.
Ordered a beef pho( beef noodle soup), it tasted so good, just like an authentic Vietnamese meal that I had in Vietnam. The restaurant is clean the price is reasonable. They also serve food quickly even though it’s busy hours during lunch time. Great value for the money. Definitely would recommended.
Service was good. Pho was not too bad, I liked the slight acidity and freshness it provides. The vegetarian spring rolls were disappointing, it was soggy and “old” as it’s not fried per order.
Yum yum yummy noodle soup in town..
Me n husband bought beef soup and seafood noodle soup, both are so yummy..
The broth, you can really taste it perfectly..
I have been to few places for Vietnam cuisine but this Saigoinz is the best (so far)
Also, the price only $13/noodle soup which is very cheap in compare with some others places that I have been visit.
Location is easy to find, right in the centre, they have lots of dining table, so no need to worry could not found a seat.. :-)
Really recommended!!
PS, since then we became regular costumer here.. :-)
Only a quick stop here but it's been good so far. Definitely willing to come back here on a much quieter night. But the Bahn Xeo was bomb!! The Bahn mi was a bit carrot heavy, could improve, was also hoping for a much cripsier bread and heavier pate n mayo, but that's just my personal preference. All in all the service was great!
Saigonz in the CBD was the perfect pre-concert dinner spot for a quick, delicious supper. Despite being normally super busy during concert nights at Spark Arena, we were still able to get a table and enjoy beautiful Vietnamese. I simply love the fresh summer rolls and lemongrass chicken. Highly recommended!
Excellent service and nice dishes. Very nice green tinged interior. Nice.
I like the beef noodle soup very much. Big sliced beef, tasty soup. Yummy.
Beautiful food! Beef Pho and spring rolls were delicious. Lovely family restaurant with great service and very clean and comfy interior. Look forward to coming and trying everything on the menu. Which is also dead cheap too! Highly recommend.
Good value. Pho was great - I cannot speak to authenticity but beef was tender, fresh veg and a broth packed with flavor.
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