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Saigon Seafood, located in Dorchester, MA, is a Vietnamese and Chinese seafood restaurant that offers a wide range of dishes, from appetizers like fried egg rolls and crab rangoons to soups and Vietnamese salads. The restaurant caters to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian options, and offers amenities such as Wi-Fi and outdoor seating. Customers rave about the fresh and delicious food, with particular highlights being the pork fried rice and twin lobsters. Despite some minor issues with service, the large portions and flavorful dishes make Saigon Seafood a must-visit for seafood lovers in Boston.
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“ Always get the pork fried rice and the twin lobsters they are always fresh and delicious ”
“ Did catering pick up here for 1230. I came at 1235 and food wasn't ready until 1255. Unacceptable if you are planning for a party. At least they workers were nice enough to help me carry the trays to my car. Food was fine but The chicken wings are cut too small ”
“ We are visiting from Hawaii and ate here 2 years ago. I had the best pork chops ever! They were so tender and tasty, I said I'd come back to Boston just to have those pork chops again! They are very attentive with great service and the place is very clean, but not fancy. ”
“ Spent dinner at this restaurant, was very pleased with the delicious food and large portions, took some home for brunch. ”
“ For what it is, this place is five stars. Zero frills, the space smelt like bleach the entire time. Service was simple and fast . the food and the portions were outstanding for the price. Pork chop tasted really well seasoned, and the meat patty thingy had a lot of flavor packed in. Would come back. ”
“ Cheap, gargantuan portions, tasty, no-fuss-straightforward service, different demographics present...exactly my kind of restaurant. As I'm still slowly making my rounds through my endless list of MA restaurants, I would not have visited this place so soon if it wasn't for a fellow local foodie that recommended this place for their hotpot and traditional Vietnamese style pork dishes. She's definitely spot on with this recommendation; however, she forgot to mention the generous portion sizes. First visit, I looked through their extensive menu and thought it was interesting that while they had just about *EVERYTHING* possible (including Chinese and Cajun-style dishes), they didn't serve *PHO*. Not an issue; I just found it curious since that has always been a mainstay in about every Vietnamese restaurant I've visited over the last few decades. I also noticed that the prices were leaning relatively on the cheap side, which led me to have wrong assumptions with their portion sizes (*NOT* small...at...all). It really is stereotypical of an Asian restaurant to sell large amounts of food at lower than median prices. Usually, the crapshoot is how good the food is. It could be a lot of cheap crap. OR it could be a lot of cheap but okay-won't-write-to-grandma stuff. OR it could be really cheap AND good and worth visiting and telling just about every foodie in your book about, which is what Saigon Seafood is. For what I've ordered so far, the taste and the portions were GREAT. Pork chop had really good traditional flavor, seafood was fresh, and the goat was tender, gamy, and awesome. I seriously can't wait to try more of their other dishes despite being so stuck on the goat hotpot. Definitely recommend their hotpot options even more during this time of the year! ”
“ We stopped by on a Friday night for a late dinner. When we showed up, the parking lot in the back was completely full. Luckily we were able to find parking on the street a block away. We ordered jumbo shrimps with walnut and house mayo, lobster, canh chua ca (sweet and sour catfish soup), ca kho tho (clay pot catfish). All of these dishes are prepared really well. The mayo sauce is creamy and sweet and the roasted walnuts complemented the flavors. The lobster was fried and had a nice scallion and ginger sauce. I LOVED the clay pot dish with the sweet and sour soup. I was surprised when the clay pot came out and had both catfish and pork but I really enjoyed it. It was caramelized well and the pork and catfish were perfectly cooked. The soup was perfectly sweet and sour and had some freshness with the veggies like bean sprouts, okra, tomatoes, and elephant ear (bac ha) and pineapple. The meal was very comforting and I'd definitely return again soon. The food is delicious but don't expect really great service. If you need anything, you'll have to put in the effort to get the attention of your server. ”
“ So many options here- huge menu. We tried many things and weren't disappointed with any of them! Good prices. Parking is tricky at times. The service here is really good! ”
“ The restaurant was pretty popular on a late Friday night, they are open pretty late for the area. Parking can be tough with the road busy and the narrow road, it's best to park on the side street a block away. Service was average. The clay pot with catfish and pork really complements the sweet and sour catfish soup. Please be aware the fish have small bones inside, it's normal. The caramelized sauce in the clay pot has really good flavor, it comes with a good amount of meat. The sweet and sour soup was delicious too and was nice to pour over rice. The shrimp with walnut is one of my favorites and has a really nice mayo sauce. This is probably one of the better places that makes this style of lobster. The restaurant cuts the lobster in an easy way to pull out the meat. ”
“ I have been coming to Saigon for years and the food never disappoints. At the beginning of the experience I was offered tea. Saigon has the best fried lobster in town. The salt and peppers shrimp has great flavor and always taste fresh. This establishment offers alcoholic beverages, however, no mixed drinks. When you arrive to this establishment you are able to pick your seats. You could view the lobsters as they are in a tank in the front. The service is fast and efficient. The ambiance has not changed over the years and may benefit from an update. However, I go here for the food which is delicious! ”
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About
Saigon Seafood is a bustling restaurant located in Dorchester, MA that specializes in Vietnamese and Chinese seafood dishes. With a variety of options including fried egg rolls, crab Rangoons, fresh spring rolls, and Vietnamese ham grilled rolls, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The menu also features a selection of soups such as asparagus crab soup, seafood soup, and beef with parsley soup.
One standout feature of Saigon Seafood is their Vietnamese salads, with options like special chicken salad with laksa leaves, shrimp salads, duck leg salads, and jellyfish and shrimp salad. Customers rave about the freshness and deliciousness of dishes like pork fried rice and twin lobsters.
Despite a minor hiccup with catering pick-up time, the overall experience at Saigon Seafood is praised by customers for its attentive service, generous portions, and flavorful dishes. With a casual and welcoming atmosphere, this restaurant is a great spot for lunch, dinner, or a late-night meal. If you're in the mood for savory seafood dishes with a Vietnamese and Chinese twist, Saigon Seafood is definitely worth a visit.
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