ca phe saigon

great food! small place but the simplicity of the restaurant makes it homey and comforting. this restaurant is great if you wanna eat out but not feel bad after

standout dishes for me include: their phở (which is generously provided with fresh beansprouts, basil, and delectable meat balls) beside the standard sliced beef & rice noodles, gỏi cuốn/fresh spring rolls (that are packed with flavor but not too overwhelming), & bún chả giò/vietnamese dry noodles with fried rolls (which is tasty but not too sour, even when you add the special vinegar). i highly recommend capping your meal off with a refreshing cà phê đá/iced vietnamese coffee.

we discovered ca phe saigon a few years back and i am glad to know that they've expanded their dining area to accommodate more guests. as expected, the dishes did not disappoint and the friendly ambience is relaxing. never miss the fresh spring rolls and the beef noodle soup. the banh mi left us a bit wanting on the meat but overall, a great place to satisfy your vietnamese craving!

i really enjoy going here. i haven't tried anything that i didn't like. the prices are reasonable and their service really improved compared to my experience last year. i always recommend this place to people looking for an affordable place to dine.

i love their food. the taste of fresh herbs excites my taste buds. their pho is great! it tastes authentic although the beef is a bit tough for my liking.
the spring rolls are my favorite especially with the peanut sauce. heaven! the only thing i hate is that they're really big! the vermicelli were stuffed more than how they should've been. i hope they were cut into bite size pieces.
the pomelo salad is good. the vinaigrette was just a little sweet for me. i'd also love it more if it has lettuce for additional crunch.
wasn't able to taste the banh mi because my campanion ate very little, i was the one who gobbled up 80% of the three dishes. will definitely eat on our next visit.
my nanay loves vietnamese food so i'll go with her if we have time 😊

i am a canadian who was formerly filipino, i am in manila contemplating retirement here. one of my considerations is finding a source for my cravings should i decide to stay permanently.
i was broiling in the summer heat in marikina when i developed a craving for pho and luckily ca phe saigon is less than 5 minutes away. so off i go.
at first i was disappointed when the menu only have 4 or 5 pho variants. i am used to seeing menus with at least a page sometimes more, just for pho. but as any previously pregnant lady knows, once a craving hits, it has to be satiated.
i settled for the special variety of the beef pho and i was floored. the broth was exquisite with layers of flavor on it. surprised is a mild descriptor, i mean this broth can compete with the best pho restaurants in the gta. if i had any complaints it was with the fillings. the noodles were correctly prepared though a bit on the overdone side. the filling is closer to beef tendon and is sliced too thickly. sirloin cut almost paper thin would be a better choice. the meat should have been raw when placed in the bowl and poached by the broth. so in a way the thickness of the slice matters as a paper thin slice of beef is poached to a perfect medium well by the piping hot pho broth. the beansprouts were small and slightly discolored but still tasted very good.
i didn´t try anything else but my nephews enjoyed the fried rolls and the tamarind wings.
all in all my critique is more presentation and execution rather than substantive. the heart of a good bowl of pho is the broth. once you get that right, everything else is window dressing. and this place got the broth right.

have you tried vietnamese cuisine before? no need to go far and wide, coz we have our very own authentic vietnamese resto here in marikina! 🤗

the chef/owner herself is vietnamese so you can be sure you're nomming on nothing but the real thing. also, ca phe saigon plants some of their ingredients, that's why they're so fresh.

✨here are our foodie faves✨

💖bun thit cha gio (special dry noodles combination) - p200-p260

💖pho - p160 (regular), p260 (special)

💖banh cuon (steamed rolls) - p110

💖vietnamese wintermelon iced tea - p60

💖basil detox juice - p100

✅pro tip:

make sure to arrive early, especially during peak hours coz the place can get really packed!

foodxtravel johanne thelmo homeschoolingiscool

this review is rating only the food we’ve ordered thru grab delivery.

it’s my first time to try vietnamese cuisine and it did not fail me.

everything that we’ve got are tasty and delicious. each of their dish has a distinct sour and tangy flavor and i guess that’s how vietnamese dishes are, i liked it! they have generous servings of vegetables, its fresh and crunchy. one thing that they forgot to include in are utensils.

we’ll visit their store next time and try other dishes.

having been to vietnam, i have fallen in love with their dishes. eating here at ca phe saigon brings back vietnam's flavors unlike any other vietnamese restaurants i've tried in metro manila.

try their pho and ask for ngogai leaves to experience authentic vietnamese food.

i always leave delighted and satisfied whenever i visit ca phe saigon.
i always order pho bo (available in regular or special bowls, special is in a bigger bowl with more beef and may include tripe) and banh mi pork with extra liver pate. these bring me to gastronomic heaven.
the broth is clear, light and very flavorful. the hints of star anise cinnamon onion bring a hearty sweetness to your dining experience. the noodles are wonderfully cooked and the sliced beef just offer the right amount of umami that compliments the whole bowl. not to mention the fresh greens and sprouts that they grow themselves. you can't get any fresher.
banh mi completes my hearty experience. bread is perfectly crusted and chewy. this combines with the pickled vegetables, pulled pork, and pate. i add more pickled chili and sriracha for added heat. truly wonderful!
there are other vietnamese dishes available. so far i haven't been disappointed.
and have i mentioned that a regular bowl with banh mi and pate is only 280 pesos?
saan ka pa?

ca phe saigon is one of the better vietnamese restaurants here in manila. even my kids loved the food. very friendly and attentive service too. no problem using zomato gold. will come back.

my fave vietnamese resto just within our neighborhood! super yummy and authentic! winner ang seafood pancake and pho and fresh shrimp rolls.

if you're looking for a guilt-free food, ca phe saigon is the place to be. their pomelo salad is yum.

first, their vietnamese coffee is spot on. its delicious. food was awesome, we didn’t wait long for our orders and it was a great experience. add good service to all that makes a trip to this restaurant all worth it.

they deliver free within marikina for a minimum order of p500 while ecq is ongoing. we had their noodle soup and rice meal delivered because we wanted to eat a hearty and healthy lunch. we weren't disappointed - we really enjoyed! the food were packed in individual microwavable containers. the broth was separated from the noodles and toppings to ensure best quality when eaten. kuddos to ca phe saigon for the quick delivery and good quality food! looking forward to using my zomato gold to dine in the restaurant soon 😊