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Sai’s Vietnamese - Reviews

42 Columbus Ave, 94113 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
500

Reviews

83.8%

Satisfaction

58

negative

23

neutral

419

positive

What people say about Sai’s Vietnamese

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Loud
Soizic C.
Review date: 10/31/2025
9
Delicious and Generous Portions in SF
My experience at this restaurant was excellent! I received a tres bon accueil (very good welcome). The dishes were generous and truly delicious, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The prices were more than fair for San Francisco.
  • welcome10
  • dishes10
  • prices9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Tiani T.
Review date: 10/04/2025
10
Hidden Gem with Yummy, Affordable Food!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! It's a hidden treasure in SF, offering yummy affordable food. I was warmly welcomed by a sweet woman named Avonne, who was very helpful. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and a cute family restaurant. I highly recommend it!
  • food9
  • restaurant8
  • Avonne10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Mari H.
Review date: 09/16/2025
9
Delicious Bahn Mi and Excellent Service!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! Our waiter was incredibly funny, attentive, and helpful, even though I didn't catch his name, he has a letter tattoo on his neck. Props to him for making the experience doubly enjoyable. Following his recommendation, I ordered the Chicken Bahn Mi, which was satisfying and flavorful. The bun was crispy and soft, the chicken well marinated and well cooked. The ingredients were fresh and filling, and the portion was generous enough that I saved half for dinner. My friend's pork dish was succulent and tasty. I'm already planning my next visit! I also appreciated the complementary barley tea.
  • waiter10
  • Chicken Bahn Mi9
  • bun9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Vale O.
Review date: 08/28/2025
10
Amazing Food and Service!
Wow, the food was incredible! It's an excellent place to eat, and the service was extremely friendly. It was a very pleasant experience dining here.
  • food10
  • service10
  • atmosphere10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noé B.
Review date: 08/14/2025
9
Surprisingly Good, Highly Recommended!
This is a very good restaurant. Despite not typically enjoying this type of cuisine, I highly recommend it.
  • restaurant9
  • recommendation10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
BIGGI V.
Review date: 08/14/2025
10
Excellent Food and Friendly Staff
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The dishes were excellent and the staff were very kind. It was much better than House of Nanking. I highly recommend this place ++.
  • dishes10
  • staff10
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Karen C.
Review date: 08/12/2025
2
Disappointing First Impression, Rude Staff
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing due to the extremely rude service we received from the start. The "waiter" was impolite when assigning us a table and immediately pressured us to order without even looking at the menu. To make matters worse, the table was dirty, and it was only superficially cleaned. The "waiter" then tossed the chopsticks and menu at us, continuing to rush our order. It wasn't until a waiter in an official uniform arrived that we experienced friendly service and were offered water. This initial impression was very negative, and I suggest reevaluating the staff to avoid such mistreatment.
  • service8
  • waiter1
  • table1
  • first impressions2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Takeout
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
liz A.
Review date: 07/31/2025
9
Delicious Pho, Quick Service!
I popped in for takeaway because I had a craving for pho, and this place did not disappoint! The broth was delicious. I only had to wait about 10 minutes, which was awesome.
  • broth9
  • wait9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Tara T.
Review date: 07/26/2025
9
Bustling Lunch with Tasty Clay Pots
I visited this restaurant with a friend for lunch on a weekday at 12: 30 PM. The place was bustling, and we were fortunate to get the last table as my friend arrived at 12: 20 PM. We ordered our food using the QR code at the table, and it arrived in a reasonable time, with the appetizer served before the main dishes. We both enjoyed clay pots that were fresh and tasty. I would definitely come back here. The work lunch time crowd created an invigorating and productive atmosphere. I am diary-free, and this place delivers on that front.
  • last table8
  • reasonable time7
  • clay pots9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Hien P.
Review date: 07/03/2025
2
Disappointing Pho, Hope for Other Dishes
As a Vietnamese person, I cannot approve of the Phơ here; it is pathetic. I haven't tried other dishes, but I wish I could get my money back for this combination bowl of phở. The broth tastes like water mixed with fish sauce, which is so bad. I will return one day to try other Vietnamese dishes.
  • Phơ1
  • broth1
  • combination bowl1

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