Saigon Vietnamese - Madison

I stopped by for a quick lunch recently and was surprised by how crowded it was; I almost decided to leave. Thankfully, I didn't! I was seated promptly and ordered a chicken clay pot. I was a bit apprehensive about how long it would take. As I waited, I noticed how efficiently they were turning over tables. To my surprise, my food arrived much quicker than I expected. Before I took my first bite, I was once again doubtful about the taste since I was having a rough day and anticipating disappointment. But it was fantastic! I devoured my meal, settled the bill, and was out the door in what felt like record time during the lunch rush in Madison. I haven't dined there for dinner yet, but I'll definitely be back for lunch soon.

On a chilly, rainy day that seeps into your spirit, there's nothing quite like the craving for some hot, delicious comfort food. That's where Saigon comes in! The house special pho features a beautifully rich broth that is both meaty and flavorful, offering a delightful combination of exotic yet familiar tastes. Nestled beneath are rice noodles that perfectly complement this irresistibly tasty dish. There are many more treasures to explore on the menu, and this was just my first visit. I can't wait to go back!

My husband and I have been enjoying meals here for several years now. I've tried many of their noodle soups, and they are consistently delicious and fresh.

Definitely a treat!. I love Saigon! this is in no way a fancy place but the food is unbelievable! I greatly limit the amount of grains in my diet so eating here is a treat in more ways than one. When I 'm really feeling like rewarding myself I will head to Saigon for a clay pot full of sizzling rice and tasty morsels of meat, seafood and vegetables. The trick with the clay pot is let it sit without disturbing the rice on the bottom until you can 't stand it. It 's worth the wait though, you 'll be rewarded with rice that is slightly crunchy on one side with just a bit of caramelization and plenty of tastebud happiness. My other go to at Saigon is the Pho, whichever variety I choose for the day, there 's something fun about being able to customize my bowl with the jalapenos, basil, lime and other goodies and get exactly what I want. Don 't get me wrong, all Pho is not created equal, there has to be a good base and Saigon has it. Their 'broth ' is not lacking in flavor on its own but it is nowhere near salty and still remains light with the rice noodles slightly firm and thankfully not pasty or falling apart. It 's sometimes a coin toss to decide which to have.

Excellent!!! Rice clay pots are my favorite: super-heated clay pots filled with rice and your choice of meat and veggies. Second favorite is the soup! They've got a couple great soups that come in amazing portions!