First visit The bun bo hue was a 3.5 star, not being as flavorful as I'd like. I did notice another reviewer had mentioned that. The combo vermicelli bowl was 4 stars for me. Good solid option. The decor is nice and it's a very comfortable place to eat. Service was friendly.

I think it's a cute place. However it is also quite a cold place. It's clean and neat. I wish it was warmer there. The food is not bad. My phone broth was good actually.

Bahn Mi was decent, but it had broccoli on it... What? For the price I'm glad it came out as two halves cut from a larger bread roll... At least the portion size was good. The spring rolls were ok... They seemed fresh but the were clumsily made and contained small shrimp pieces. We could've made these at home...I expect a Vietnamese restaurant to be able to do them better than I can. The clay pot curry had a different flavor than I was expecting but it was decent. I didn't have any expectations because I've only really had Thai and Indian curry, but I probably wouldn't get it again. The phô. Oh the phô. Here is where Saigon Surface lost me. I have had phô all around the world from some amazing restaurants. Not special restaurants, just simple holes in the wall that do phô very well. This is really what we came for and it had a weird sour taste. It also contained potato wedges and huge carrot chunks that were mush. Once doctored up with hoisin and Sriracha it was passable but we had to remove the weird veggies that killed the dish. We're gonna tour other restaurants for a while. Can't say we wouldn't go back here just yet, depends on if we find a better Vietnamese place in Omaha.

Besides pho, I've never had Vietnamese food before. I decided to try Saigon Surface, and boy am I glad I did. Vietnamese is easily in my top 5 favorite food types now. Everything was expertly prepared and so FRESH. If you're worried about portions, don't be. I can usually pack away some vittles; I hadn't eaten much today, and I left full after an entree and appetizer. Loved this place! Will be back, and will tell everyone I know.

Excellent Pho! Great broth base with all of the fixings to add.

Never had Vietnamese other than pho- this restaurant had extremely approachable foods bursting with flavors and very affordable. Our server was very attentive and the atmosphere was superb. Will be back!

Had a hankerin' for Pork Bánh mì and this place nailed it! The sandwich is huge and actually makes 2 meals.😊 Not crowded, friendly & fast service. Will definitely come back. 😁🖖Wi-Fi password #saigonsurface

Finally... I had to see what the rave was about! Pho this.... Pho that. I must admit this place is really cute, nice atmosphere. I ordered the beef oxtail Pho added chicken and mushrooms. Spring rolls too. My guest ordered the same plus Hot and sour soup. The food was exceptionally fresh, huge portions. Very very tasty!!! I will be back 100%

The decor, staff, and menu at Saigon Surface are fantastic!! We go here whenever someone comes to visit Omaha and everyone loves it! Great place for Pho and anything Vietnamese! Insanely fast service and friendly staff!

Stopped by here for the first time yesterday and enjoyed a tasty beef lemongrass vermicelli bowl and a side of hot and sour soup for lunch. The vermicelli bowl was quite large and had great flavor. The egg roll on top was the real star though, will definitely come back for an order of those. Restaurant itself is quite nice. It’s modern decor is simple but very nice, though I don’t know that they needed to mount tablets on every booth. I was the only one in here around 2:30pm and had good service. Love that they have happy hour over lunch too!

Nice place. Good service. Food was good with great layers of flavor. Only issue I take was the lack of spice and heat to normally spicy garlicky dishes but that's probably a plus for others. I'd recommend the place.

Our family has really enjoyed visiting Saigon Surface while in town this week. Everything we’ve had has been excellent and the service was very good and friendly too!

I am heart broken that this place is closing down in this area. My best friend and I have been coming to this place to eat dinner for a few years now and it’s our favorite get together place. I will miss the wonderful atmosphere and vibe it always had there. The food was always spot on and delicious and we were always well served. We will be attending to the new location, I hope it’s similar to this one! It will greatly be missed. Thank you for your service!

I ate here for the first time yesterday somewhat late into the evening (8:00 PM+) and had noticed the restaurant while walking to a club after parking in a new location for me (daily $10 open-lot parking right behind Berry Law downtown). I walked in, grabbed a menu, and seated myself. Initial thoughts were that the restaurant had a very upscale, but low-key, style that was welcoming. Nice ambiance at that time of night. I stopped in by myself, but it could easily become a nice-date go-to in the future. Quiet enough and, though not the largest seating plan, the design choice does afford you with the public seclusion to still maintain that needed one-on-one intimacy while out with a romantic interest, but the opportunity to people watch as well without coming across as weird. Anyway, back to the food. So, there was one server pretty much holding down the fort; and, from what he told me, had been doing so for the last six out of seven days. That's pretty hardcore. Therefore, seeing the restaurant was short-handed, but still able to reasonably cover tables and provide excellent service, I politely interjected myself into the conversation at the bar where a small group of friends had huddled up trying to figure out what they wanted to order; hoping to get my order in when the opportunity presented itself. They offered me their favorite food suggestions and allowed me to put my order in with the server before them. Nice group. I ended up ordering a Caramelized Curry Tilapia Clay Pot that consisted of coconut milk, green onion, potatoes, and roasted peanuts, as well as, at first, a Jack & Coke, but, since Jack wasn't on hand, his friend Maker's Mark provided a more than adequate substitute. The food arrived about 15 minutes later. Wasn't too worried about waiting since I had my drink and, as mentioned before, the Saigon Surface had great ambiance. It was hot, appearance was spot on, and the portion size was appropriate to leave you comfortably full; To note: I say that as a gentleman of 245 lbs standing, roughly, at about 6'2"... Though, I think I may be shrinking in stature the older I get. :) While perfectly cooked in my opinion, the very Skilled Saigon Surface Staff (Try saying that five times super fast) was also aware that not every palate is the same; thus they maintained a somewhat neutral canvas related to spice, heat, and salt, while holding fast to the core of the dish. So, while flavorful with definite depth, I personally chose to doctor the entree up with the available Hoisin and Sriracha sauces, as well as request salt and pepper because that was not already set out on any of the tables. Though... a bottle of hand sanitizer was. This, while of course practical for flu season and all, kind of threw off the dining vibe for me a bit. Not super appetizing thinking of your food right next to a bottle of used hand sanitizer. So, I just removed it for the meal and set it on the opposite seat out of site; returning it to it's initial table placement at the end of the meal. The final result, however, was an extremely tasty/hearty meal that totally hit all of the desired flavor profiles and umami (using that word right?) that anyone would want to eat, while braving a cold Omaha night out on the town. Thanks so much!

Very good restaurant. Had good dining experience. I am vegetarian and had fried tofu with egg noodles and it was good. My friends and family had vegetarian tofu Curry in clay pot and it was good. Could have been better. There is lot of sweet in the Curry which is not from coconut milk. I didn't think it was necessary to add sugar to make it sweeter and yet say it was from coconut milk. Portions are decent enough. Pricing is a little on the high end but ok as it is downtown. Ambience is also very decent. All in all it was ok kind of experience. I would go there again to try out few more dishes.

We had an amazing experience here. Sunday night, 6pm on Memorial Day weekend. No one was there when we got there, but the place quickly filled up. Our waitress was amazing and seemed to take care of everyone without missing a beat, even though she was the only wait staff on duty. I had an amazing bowl of Angus beef stew with slices of baguette and enjoyed it so much I only had the empty bowl to take a picture of since I was famished and forgot earlier.

Phenomenal food. This has become my favorite spot to eat in Omaha. Wonderful menu and skillfully prepared. The food is so well balanced and has such amazing flavor. Service can be a bit hit and miss but honestly the food is so good I'd wait twice as long to eat it and still be happy 😌 Update as of 12/8/22: the food was perfect AGAIN and the service was AMAZING! WITH Worth every penny!

I love their 5 spice chicken wings! So much flavor and reminds me of the wings from my small town Chinese place (a good thing). Love the oxtail pho, typically I get mine without the beef meatballs. Love the flan! Personally didn’t like the calamari. My partner gets the Saigon egg rolls and the yellow curry chicken! We only have ever gotten delivery so I can’t speak to the vibe of the place.

Wow.. every time I come here I keep thinking I'll get something else. But nothing beats the Tilapia Clay pot. Tilapia, caramelized potatoes, rice, and the most incredible curry drizzle you'll ever have. It's tangy, hearty, sweet, oily (in a good way). Almost makes me want to get another side of rice just so I can justify having the rest of the sweet nectar. Um. So yeah. Highly recommend.

Food is great our Second time here .. last year we were also here and a great way to get some pho after a long drive .. it replenishes my energy and ready for the next stop ahead !!! The spring rolls with the peanut sauce is very excellent it leaves a delicious after taste in your mouth… Great ambiance and spacious parking space behind the restaurant!!! ♥️♥️♥️

Saigon surface is always a great experience for me ordering from door dash, and that's saying a lot. Everything is always meticulously prepared and the taste is always great. I recommend the Ox tail Pho and the Mi Vit Tiem (roast duck soup). The rolls are great as well if you're looking for a different flavor profile than your standard Chinese takeout eggrolls. I've made Pho before and it is not easy nor quick. They deliver time after time with phenomenal flavor and great service. Also, you'll probably have a hard time finishing a serving of Pho in one sitting, especially if you have something like eggrolls or calamari to go with it. That being said, mine is usually gone in less than 15 minutes because I just can't bring myself to stop 😅 This is what the Mi Vit Tiem looks like up close. Rich, dark broth that's not too heavy and absolutely PACKED with flavor. 10/10 would recommend.

The food here is excellent. They have their own twist on the cuisine. Some dishes are a little bit different than what I am used to for Vietnamese food, but still very good. The Vietnamese Bun is very good. Probably best Pho I have found in Omaha. Good fresh tofu spring rolls. My only complaint is that I wish they were open more consistently. Also, they have increased their prices, but not updated their menus or Web site.

The service was good.. The food is a little bland... And it came out fast..The pho noodles came out soggy.. Because of the construction outside they were slow and only one server and I think one cook . We dined in for dinner and was the only table, lots of take-outs