This is a small niche in the International District. It is to go. The food is excellent. My favorites are the beef shanks, meatballs are huge and the best Vietnamese Saigon meatballs I've ever had. Their braised pork belly with hard boiled eggs is really really good- I like to crumble the whole egg over my pork. The pork and beef and chicken is so very tender- it's excellent. Their bàhn mí is excellent- the bread is so fresh. It tastes like they bake their own bread. I've had the roasted pork bàhn mí about three or four times now, it's excellent. The roast pork is super tender and the flavors are wonderful. I'm not quite sure if the vegetables are pickled and or what butter they use- along with paté but the flavor is superb. I would try their other sandwiches but the pork really hits home. The people that work there are very friendly and it's a nice atmosphere- I walked in one day and the place was packed full of people and they quickly served everyone in minutes- extremely efficient and great quality. I used to make my own braised hot pot - tendon, cartilage, beef, meatballs etc. but why when you have it done perfectly by this nice spot in the city. Totally worth the drive~ Thanks everyone!

I happened to be near the CID and decided to stop by for a takeout. The food is plentiful. I mean, I wish I had some photos but they were stacked. I decided to get two item combo with pork belly and beef stew. Additionally, I got a premade drink which I have no idea what the name is. It was milky drink with jellies and beans. Delicious! The to-go container was so packed. The food was enough for two meals at minimum for under $15. Not a bad deal. I didn't see any seating but it was very clear the place was best for quick takeouts or pick and pay. The parking was pretty plenty at the time and there's a fence around the whole mall which makes it seem safer. I would definitely check out the spot again for a banmi and the Vietnamese iced coffee.

Amazing customer service! We had called ahead and ordered 50 sandwiches. They were ready first thing in the morning. They helped me load the three giant trays of sandwiches into my car without me having to ask for help! Would recommend Saigon Vietnam deli for any catering events!

Whenever I'm driving in South Seattle, I always try to make a pit stop at Saigon Vietnam Deli. They have so many pre-made, ready-to-go food items on top of a vast Banh Mi & plate lunch selection--it can definitely be a bit overwhelming if you don't have a game plan! Nothing is labeled so I'm never 100% sure what I'm getting, but it's hard to go wrong. I'm very partial to their banh cuon and what I think is pan-fried radish/turnip cake w/ egg. The Mango Salad is also very refreshing, and a great deal at $10 (and comes with shrimp)! Their banh mis are solid for the price point, but I usually try to stick to the pre-made or plate lunch options to try to eat as many unique options as possible! Parking lot is super convenient, and the employees are friendly/helpful. Note this is a to-go spot with absolutely no seating, so take your delicious food for the road!

Omg Bahn Mi for $6 and a plate lunch for MAX $11. I was so filled up after and had plenty for left overs. It's a hole in the wall and don't expect the kindest/best service, but the food is going to be quick, hot, and delicious. There is no place to sit and it can get crowded during rush hour. Be prepared to get in and out. I also got pandan honeycomb bread which I have been craving and it was super moist and yummy. 10/10 recommend

Overall Thoughts: This takeout only spot in Seattle's Little Saigon is small but quite chaotic with workers buzzing around you and a busy line usually forming around lunch. For $6, the banh mis are very solid and hit the spot; the bread is fresh and flakey. They also have a large selection of packaged foods and hot lunch boxes, which all looked delicious. The service is quick and efficient with no frills. They accept both card and cash. Food I tried: - Roasted pork belly banh mi (4.5/5): The pork belly was really fatty, but flavorful and delicious. The ratios of bread to pork to veggies were good. - Three kinds of ham banh mi (4.4/5): The pate was creamy and the cold cuts were tasty; this is a classic that you can't go wrong with. - Banh cuon - prepackaged (4.4/5): Tasted good; its soft and delicate texture paired nicely with the crispy shallot toppings and delicious sauce. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.6/5 Food: 4.4/5 Ambience: N/A Service: 4.5/5 Overall Value: 4.5/5

Came on a Thursday around lunch and it was busy with a small stream of people ordering and moving in and out of the store. It's cramped but certainly loaded either way lots of grab and go items, some refrigerated items, and hot food items. I ordered some viet coffee, chicken curry, banh cuon, nem nuong banh mi, and a rice platter. All of this came to a total of $37 which is an amazing deal since this can be eaten over multiple meals. The value from this small deli is amazing! It's such a great option for a quick and affordable lunch. I'll be coming back for sure!

This tiny Vietnamese spot is a hidden gem when it comes to affordability. While I didn't find the eggplant or shrimp dishes particularly flavorful, it's great to support a local business. Plus, with such budget-friendly prices, it's hard to complain. Just keep in mind there's a $5 minimum for credit card payments.