ca phe saigon

first, their vietnamesecoffeeis 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.

pomelo salad is the best! i also love their tamarind chicken wings - reminds me of the yummiest fried chicken i had as a kid, phò (both beef and meat balls are really good), fried rolls, and of course their icedcoffeethat allcoffeelovers would surely get obsessed with - cà phê süa dá!!! we go back to their marikina branch almost every week. i met the owner once and she is sooo sweet and nice, like your own grandma serving your food. she even gave us halloween treats! her presence makes the atmosphere more homey. the place is not that big but is extremely clean. not exaggerating, but ca phe saigon is so far the best viet restaurant in the metro.

it felt like i went back in ho chi minh 😀 the taste of the food and the smell of the place felt authentic. the price is affordable also so you may try to add two more from the menu.coffeeis a must try👌

new to the marikina food scene and we tried our first resto at ca phe saigon.

nestled in a residential area, it was a house turned restaurant. it wasn't a busy early evening so we were able to park easily. they only have street parking.

we ordered the spring rolls, the beef pho and i had the seafood pho.

price wise i think it was ok but i think they could have added more noodles. flavor wise i liked my seafood pho. it had a really refreshing taste with a generous serving of cilantro. i also tried their vietcoffeewhich i liked. not too strong or too sweet.

i guess you could say ca phe saigon satisfied our viet craving but the place could use some work as well as some cleaning or we could just visit their podium branch :)

good food!

the place may be small since people keep coming and seats are almost always full but the food is superb! my new go-to place for comfort food. really liked their house specialty crispy noodles and pho. very vietnamese. also the vietnamesecoffeeis a must try. staff are very polite and accomodating. serving time is fast.

this is a small hole in the wall place that serves authentic vietnamese pho and banh mi. the spring rolls was really good too! although the best part of our meal was the vietnamesecoffee- served the traditional drip way with condensed milk - strong but no bitter taste. perfect!

the must-trys are the fried rolls, pho and banh mi! super authentic and nice place to chill. thecoffeeis also authentic. you will feel like you are eating at a local vietnamese food place. 💖

haven't tried authentic vietnamese food yet so i can't really comment on its authenticity, but overall, i enjoyed our quick and light dinner here in ca phe saigon!

we ordered:
1. banh mi (beef) - better and tastier than banh mi kitchen imo. will try roasted pork next time 👌
2. fried rolls - tasted like our ordinary lumpia for me (sorry 😢) but the vinegar dip is good!!!
3. vietnamese icedcoffee(ca phe sua da) - i've tried this already from st. marc's cafe but i like this one better.coffeeis stronger but also sweeter for me, maybe because of the condensada??? :) perhaps i'll have this again but i would request to lessen the condensed milk :)

🌟 this is also a partner zomato gold restaurant so we had our fried rolls for free!!! 🌟

staff are also very accommodating! will definitely return and have a date w/ mom ❤️

ca phe saigon is truly a hidden gem in marikina city (good news, they have opened a branch in podium! but it's better to be in marikina to experience the accommodating service of the crew and owners). rare are the times that i fall in love with food and services the first time i visit the place. authentic. 💯

how to get there: from marcos highway, across sta. lucia mall or tropical, just walk -- yes you can walk -- or drive along mayor gil fernando avenue (where you can also find tapsi ni vivian) then turn right to chestnut street, and left to red cedar street.

food
⭐ viatnamesecoffee5/5
it's not too sweet and not too bitter, and it is presented in a way that the customer can experience its wonder. i had to wait for thecoffeeto drip and drain on a thick sort of cream or sweetener at the bottom of the mug. once it's drained, you may pour it on the glass with ice and voila, serve yourself with a delicious iced coffee. what i want to try next: their tea.

⭐pomelo salad 5/5
unexpectedly scrumptious. as someone new to vietnamese cuisine, i cannot believe how pomelo can blend perfectly with vegetables, onion, shrimp, meat, and garlic (with optional nuts) and a special kind of vinegar. i would come back for this.

⭐sauteed tenderloin beef 5/5
well done beef, then squeeze in the lemon, then a pinch of salt and pepper... woahhhh!

⭐vietnamese beef noodle soup 5/5
it has a generous amount of vegetables, and it is rich in flavor! i couldn't ask for more.

service 5/5
they have friendly and accommodating staff and crew, and they have cute uniform. they are wearing salakot and this green and black vest/apron. they will serve you with a smile.

ambience 4/5
although it is small, i appreciate how they kept their place simple and neat, and it adds to the authenticity of the dining. i know this is their first and original restaurant, it is a house turned dining place so no one should expect anything more, it is enough. you really have to find this one because it is within the barangay but it is worth finding, a rare gem. 💎

tucked in a quiet residential part of marikina, ca phe saigon might not be that accessible but it’s worth a visit. it’s a small, simple, and unassuming food place, yet offers delicious and authentic vietnamese fare. the place was full when we arrived on a weekday night. with its limited seating, it might be best to call ahead and check for an available table. we had the fresh vegetable rolls, special chicken pho, and pomelo salad. almost everything tasted so fresh (the pomelo salad was a little bit dry). loved the burst of flavors of the coriander and basil in the mouth, it was so refreshing! they also had generous servings. will definitely try thecoffeenext time.

just gotta love ca phe saigon's food choices! not too expensive, plus theircoffeetastes amaaaazzziiiinnggg. 😍 been going to this resto since i first tried it, lately my visits are becoming more frequent with zomato gold membership. yay!

this is our go-to place for legit vietnamese cuisine. i especially love their vietnamesecoffee- strong, just the way i like it. so glad i discovered this hidden gem just few minutes away from home. must try when you visit marikina!

vietnamese cuisine in manila can't get any more authentic than this! you know you're gonna have it good because what welcomes you when i see this store for the first time are pots of basil adoring the front of what can be mistaken as a humble house. on the walls are tacky paintings of vietnam, which you will grow to love. vietnamese vibe is soo easy to catch here!

got the beef pho, special porky dry noodles, fresh spring rolls, and iced vietnamese coffee. the pho was the best i've ever eaten in manila. you won't be able to stop slurping the soup! and the beef/meat chops were so generously given and have a good texture! the spring rolls also are a joy to eat, i wish i didnt share. the dry noodles are a first for me, and i was also blown away. thecoffeewas authentically strong, just like how you'll have it in vietnam!


the most lovable part for me is the staged ahthenticity and theatrics of the place. like the way the smell of stew wafts into the air whenever they open the door to the kitchen. like how the vietnamesecoffeeis served in thiscoffeeset that you have to wait onwhile thecoffeedrips. like how they pour the soup of the pho into the bowl right in front of your eyes. i am smitten with this place, please come visit!

ca phe saigon is literally a hole in the wall food place. no fancy interiors and plating, jut good food. thumbs up for their fresh spring rolls. sooo authentic vietnamese food. i love the combination of vietnamesecoffeeand their steamed cake.coffeewould have been perfect for me if it had lesser sweetness. 😊 when i crave for healthy eats, ca phe saigon is on my top list.

a little difficult to get to but worth the effort. their pho is good! i've tried the chicken every visit and the taste is consistent. i like the banh mi too, very delicious. the goi cuon tastes fresh, and the vietnamesecoffeeis a perfect ending to every meal. place is a little cramped, though. this is a hole-in-the-wall kind of resto. it's quaint but it adds to the personal experience. it just may prove too difficult to bring big groups here, like, if you wanna bring friends and family together to try their food. the many times my wife and i have visited were mostly on weeknights, between 6 and 8 pm. during those times it wasn't too difficult to get a table or parking. not sure about it if it were during lunch or in the afternoon or on a weekend. parking is just along the streets within the vicinity.