Saigon Alley Kitchen + Bar - Vietnamese restaurant in Sacramento - 1801 L St #50, USA

We dropped by here for dinner because we were craving for some Vietnamese food. The atmosphere and decor were excellent. Foods were tasty and yummy, and Happy Hour for the cocktails was a plus! We really enjoyed this restaurant very much!

By far the best Vietnamese restaurant in Sacramento! The Pho broth is so flavorful and natural. The Papaya Salad is fresh and excellent! The Scallops and short ribs are to die for! Highly recommended. Not to mention the service is impeccable! All the way around an EXCELLENT place. I would give 6 stars if I could! We ate the ribs so fast amd forgot to take pictures 🤣😂😆 Thank you so much!

This place is pretty nice but where here to talk about the food too. Mussels were great but the pho was fantastic. I remember visiting a few months ago and the beef pho didn’t hit but it was a different story today. Definitely hit the spot with the herbs and other flavors this time. One of the best phos I’ve had in a while!

This our first time at a pho spot in Sacramento. The vibe inside this place was nice! There was a wait time to be seated but they did offer my party to sit at the bar area that had no wait time which was cool! We ordered our pho and the Edamame! The Edamame was a hit for us! It was really good! A good balance in flavor. Then the Pho came out and they have a unique way of serving. They bring you the bowl and then they pour you the broth at your seat which I thought was pretty cool. The pho and drinks were on the pricey side but with the ambience of the restaurant and location in midtown I can see why it’s a bit pricey. Overall I recommend this spot!

Update June 2023: Stopped in for dinner with two friends. There was a wait for a table, but some bar seats opened up for us. The waiter who served us was awesome and had a nice personal touch throughout. We each ordered several dishes to create a meal. Everything came out fresh, hot and delicious. The plating was beautiful too. It was nice to see the place full and a good energy vibe throughout. Between COVID and remote work, a lot of the restaurants in the area suffered. This place seems to have managed through it and it was a great night out! Will definitely be back soon.

This is one of the best restaurants in Sacramento. Especially for a date night. They offer so many different small plates that you could eat here 2 or 3 times and not try everything. I highly recommend coming during happy hour or on Sunday (all day happy hour) to really try all their food. It is delicious and the bartenders are above and beyond as well.

Food: I got the pho bo nuong, which comes with pork short ribs. Delicious broth and everything cooked well. Also got the dynamite scallop portion is small, but it is delicious and can be turned into tapas. Garlic noodles are the best thing. Very tasty and garlicky, the noodles were nice and thick, very nice chewy texture. Tofu tacos are surprisingly good. I would like to order it but a very nice vegetarian option and delicious. Flavors were on there. The place itself is very nice and cozy. It gave like a nice chill and a relaxing vibe. The menu was simple and not too overpowering with many options. The service is very nice and respectful. They will check up on you to make sure you are fine and see if we are satisfied with the food. Parking: I went at night, so it's a little okay to find parking. Definition try finding a parking garage, and it is free on weekends.

We were seated without a wait, just in time before the kitchen closed too!! We ordered family style and essentially shared all plates ordered. Perfect portions, and ended the night being just the right amount of full - not overly stuffed. This was also my first experience with the broth for the pho being poured into the bowl before me - talk about fancy! Lol. The food did not disappoint, the service did not disappoint and the overall communication was great. They were upfront about the kitchen closing but at the same time we did not feel rushed. 10/10 experience.