Little Saigon Abbotsford
⭐ Little Saigon is known for Rare Beef Pho and Fresh Salad Rolls.
💡 Good to Know
- Former Downtown Location
- Relocated from historic downtown Abbotsford to McCallum Road.
- Live-Edge Wood Tables
- Modern dining room with natural wood furnishings.
- Family-Run Restaurant
- Longtime local business with hands-on owners.
❤️ Top Favourites
🍽️ Little Saigon Menu
🥟 Appetizers
Vietnamese-inspired starters featuring crispy spring rolls, fresh rice paper wraps, grilled meats and savoury seafood dishes.
1. Saigon Platter
A combination platter featuring six ounces of grilled pork, two pork and prawn salad rolls, three spring rolls and five chicken dumplings. No substitutions.
2. Spring Rolls (3 pcs)
Three crispy rolls packed with vegetables and your choice of pork or tofu.
3. Signature Chicken Wings (1 lb)
Fried chicken wings tossed in the house's spicy, tangy family-recipe sauce. Spicy.
4. Betel Leaf Beef Wrap
Minced lemongrass beef wrapped in betel leaves and grilled.
5. Zesty Fried Calamari
Calamari fried and wok-tossed with chilies, garlic and mixed herbs. Spicy.
6. Crispy Quails (6 pcs)
Six quails seasoned with traditional Vietnamese spices and cooked until crisp.
7. Chicken Dumplings (6 pcs)
Six dumplings filled with chicken, vegetables and traditional spices.
8. Salad Rolls (2 pcs)
Fresh rice paper rolls filled with lettuce, sprouts, cucumber, pickled carrots and cilantro, served with peanut sauce. Contains Peanuts.
9. Chicken Lettuce Wrap (6 pcs)
Lemongrass chicken stir-fried with jicama and carrots, served with crisp head lettuce and house peanut sauce. Contains Peanuts.
10. Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken tossed with cabbage, carrots and onions in Little Saigon's house sauce, accompanied by shrimp crackers.
🍜 Vietnamese Noodle Soups
Traditional Vietnamese pho and specialty soups featuring beef, chicken, seafood and vegetables. The restaurant's pho is prepared without added MSG.
11. Tom's Special
A generous beef noodle soup loaded with extra beef, beef meatballs and brisket. No substitutions.
12. House Special Pho
A combination of rare beef, brisket, beef meatballs and tripe served in traditional Vietnamese pho broth with noodles. No substitutions.
13. Beef Brisket Noodle Soup
Vietnamese pho featuring beef brisket and noodles in broth. Available in medium or large portions.
14. Rare Beef Noodle Soup
Thinly sliced rare beef served with noodles in Vietnamese pho broth. Available in medium or large portions.
15. Rare Beef & Beef Meatball Noodle Soup
A combination of rare beef and beef meatballs served in pho broth with noodles. Large portion.
16. Beef Meatball Noodle Soup
Beef meatballs served with noodles in Vietnamese-style broth. Available in medium or large portions.
17. Saigon Satay
Rare beef, brisket and beef meatballs combined with Saigon satay sauce in a noodle soup. Large portion. No substitutions.
18. Shredded Chicken Noodle Soup
Vietnamese pho prepared with shredded chicken and noodles in broth. Available in medium or large portions.
19. Chicken Patty Noodle Soup
A Vietnamese-style noodle soup featuring chicken patties. Available in medium or large portions.
20. Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken seasoned with lemongrass and served in a Vietnamese-style noodle soup. Available in medium or large portions.
21. Wonton Soup
Wontons served with vegetables and sliced pork in chicken broth. Available in medium or large portions.
22. Seafood Noodle Soup
A Vietnamese-style noodle soup featuring seafood. Large portion.
23. Veggie Noodle Soup
Broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and mushrooms served with noodles in chicken broth. Large portion.
24. Saigon Sweet & Sour Hot Pot Soup
A hearty sweet and sour soup featuring eight prawns, shredded chicken, tofu, bean sprouts and taro root stems, served with your choice of rice or vermicelli on the side. Large portion.
🍚 Rice & Vermicelli
Vietnamese rice and vermicelli bowls featuring grilled meats, prawns, tofu and vegetables, served with traditional accompaniments. Vermicelli dishes include lettuce, sprouts, cucumber, pickled carrots, shallots, peanuts and Little Saigon's fish sauce. Rice dishes include these accompaniments on the side, without peanuts listed.
27. Saigon Special
A generous combination of six ounces of grilled pork, three ounces each of pork and chicken patties, four prawns and two spring rolls. Served with your choice of rice or vermicelli. Contains Peanuts. No substitutions.
28. Tiger Prawns (8 pcs)
Eight tiger prawns served with your choice of rice or vermicelli and the accompanying vegetables and garnishes. Contains Peanuts.
29. Grilled Chicken (6 oz)
Six ounces of grilled chicken accompanied by your choice of rice or vermicelli and traditional garnishes. Contains Peanuts.
30. Grilled Beef (6 oz)
Six ounces of grilled beef served with your choice of rice or vermicelli and fresh vegetable accompaniments. Contains Peanuts.
31. Pork Patties (6 oz)
Six ounces of pork patties paired with your choice of rice or vermicelli and traditional garnishes. Contains Peanuts.
32. Chicken Patty (6 oz)
Six ounces of chicken patty served with your choice of rice or vermicelli and fresh vegetables. Contains Peanuts.
33. Just Spring Rolls (3 pcs)
Three spring rolls served over your choice of rice or vermicelli with traditional accompaniments. Contains Peanuts.
34. Grilled Pork (6 oz)
Six ounces of grilled pork served with rice or vermicelli and a selection of fresh garnishes. Contains Peanuts.
35. Saigon Meat Lover
A meat-focused house specialty served with your choice of rice or vermicelli and traditional accompaniments. Contains Peanuts. No substitutions.
36. Lemongrass Chicken (6 oz)
Six ounces of lemongrass-seasoned chicken served with your choice of rice or vermicelli and fresh vegetable garnishes. Contains Peanuts.
37. Veggie Vermicelli Bowl
Mixed vegetables with hoisin sauce served over vermicelli noodles, topped with sprouts, lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots and peanuts. Vegetarian. Contains Peanuts.
38. Tofu Vermicelli Bowl
Deep-fried tofu with hoisin sauce served over vermicelli noodles, finished with sprouts, lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots and peanuts. Vegetarian. Contains Peanuts.
39. Spicy Tofu
Tofu wok-tossed with chilies, garlic and mixed onions, accompanied by Little Saigon's house sauce. Vegetarian. Spicy.
40. Jason's Special
Twelve ounces of lemongrass chicken served with steamed vegetables and topped with two fried eggs. An all-protein specialty without rice. No substitutions.
41. Coconut Chicken Curry Stew
Six ounces of chicken thigh simmered with carrots, yams and potatoes in a housemade coconut milk sauce seasoned with a blend of exotic spices. Contains Peanuts.
🥬 Gluten-Free & Vegetarian Selections
Additional menu choices featuring gluten-free noodle soups, fresh salad rolls, vegetarian hot pot and customizable tofu stir-fries. Some dishes contain peanuts or use chicken broth, so check individual descriptions.
🍜 Gluten-Free Noodle Soups
Selected Vietnamese noodle soups identified as gluten-free on the restaurant's menu.
13. Beef Brisket Noodle Soup
Beef brisket served with rice noodles in traditional Vietnamese broth. Available in medium or large portions. Gluten-Free.
14. Rare Beef Noodle Soup
Thinly sliced rare beef paired with rice noodles in Vietnamese-style broth. Available in medium or large portions. Gluten-Free.
18. Shredded Chicken Noodle Soup
Shredded chicken served with rice noodles in a Vietnamese-style broth. Available in medium or large portions. Gluten-Free.
23. Veggie Noodle Soup
Broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and mushrooms served with noodles in chicken broth. Large portion. Gluten-Free.
🥢 Gluten-Free Salad Rolls
Fresh rice paper rolls with your choice of filling, served with fish sauce as specified for these gluten-free selections.
Pork & Prawn Salad Rolls (2 pcs)
Two fresh rice paper rolls filled with pork and prawns. Served with fish sauce. Gluten-Free.
Prawn Salad Rolls (8 pcs)
Eight prawn salad rolls served with fish sauce. Gluten-Free.
Vegetarian Pineapple Salad Rolls (2 pcs)
Fresh rice paper rolls featuring pineapple, accompanied by fish sauce. Vegetarian. Gluten-Free.
🍲 Vegetarian Specialties
Vegetable and tofu dishes featuring Vietnamese-style hot and sour soup, rice noodles and savoury sauces.
24. Vegetarian Saigon Hot Pot Soup
A spicy, tangy Vietnamese-style soup prepared with mixed vegetables, bean sprouts and bac ha (taro stems). Served with your choice of rice or rice noodles. Vegetarian. Spicy.
37. Veggie Vermicelli Bowl
Mixed vegetables and hoisin sauce served over vermicelli noodles, topped with sprouts, lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots and peanuts. Vegetarian. Contains Peanuts.
38. Tofu Vermicelli Bowl
Deep-fried tofu with hoisin sauce served over vermicelli noodles, accompanied by sprouts, lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots and peanuts. Vegetarian. Contains Peanuts.
39. Spicy Tofu
Tofu tossed in a wok with chilies, garlic and mixed onions, served with Little Saigon's house sauce. Vegetarian. Spicy.
🥦 Vegetarian Stir-Fry
A customizable tofu stir-fry served with your choice of sauce and rice or vermicelli noodles.
Vegetarian Tofu Stir-Fry
Tofu prepared with your choice of cashew sauce, black bean sauce, mild yellow coconut curry or spicy green coconut curry. Served with rice or vermicelli noodles.
🍱 Combination Plates
Vietnamese combination meals featuring grilled meats, spring rolls, fresh salad and your choice of rice or vermicelli.
Combo A
Six ounces of lemongrass chicken served with two spring rolls, salad and your choice of rice or vermicelli.
Combo B
Six ounces of grilled pork accompanied by two spring rolls, one regular pork and prawn salad roll, salad and your choice of rice or vermicelli. Contains Peanuts.
Combo C
Steamed vegetables served with two vegetarian spring rolls, one vegetarian salad roll and salad. Contains Peanuts.
🥖 Vietnamese Bánh Mì
Vietnamese-style sandwiches filled with your choice of seasoned meat and topped with fresh cilantro, cucumber and pickled carrots.
Vietnamese Sub
A Vietnamese baguette sandwich with your choice of lemongrass chicken, grilled pork or grilled beef brisket, finished with cilantro, cucumber and pickled carrots.
🥢 Build Your Own Stir-Fry
Create a Vietnamese-inspired stir-fry by choosing your preferred rice or vermicelli base, sauce and protein.
Build Your Own Stir-Fry
A customizable stir-fry featuring your choice of beef, chicken, pork, tofu or prawns, paired with rice or vermicelli and one of four sauces.
🍜 New Specialties
Additional Vietnamese and Chinese-inspired dishes featuring curry fried rice, chicken congee, pork siu mai and savoury chow mein.
N1. Curry Chicken Fried Rice
Fried rice prepared with chicken and curry seasoning.
N2. Chicken Congee & Chinese Doughnut
A comforting chicken rice porridge accompanied by a Chinese-style fried doughnut.
N3. Pork Siu Mai Meatballs & French Bread
Pork siu mai meatballs served with French bread.
N4. Chicken & Soy Sauce Chow Mein
Chow mein noodles prepared with chicken and soy sauce.
🍨 Desserts
Sweet finishes featuring fried banana, ice cream and coconut caramel custard.
Deep-Fried Banana with Ice Cream
Fried banana served with ice cream.
Coconut Caramel Flan
A coconut-flavoured caramel custard dessert.
⭐ Little Saigon Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Rare Beef Pho
Listed as #14, this beef noodle soup is a regular order for many Little Saigon customers. The broth and thinly sliced rare beef are central to its appeal, with diners often returning for the familiar combination. It is particularly popular as a comforting lunch or dinner, although preferences for the broth's seasoning vary.
Fresh Salad Rolls
Freshly wrapped salad rolls are among the restaurant's strongest customer recommendations. The rolls combine crisp vegetables with fillings such as pork and shrimp, depending on the selection, and are commonly enjoyed with peanut sauce. Their freshness and substantial size receive frequent praise, making them a popular appetizer or light meal.
Crispy Spring Rolls
These fried rolls have a loyal following among customers who enjoy their crisp exterior and savoury filling. Pork and vegetarian selections are available, making them a versatile appetizer or accompaniment to pho and vermicelli dishes. They are also included in several of the restaurant's combination meals.
Saigon Special
Listed as #27, the Saigon Special brings together grilled pork, pork patty, chicken patty and tiger prawns in one substantial dish. It appeals to customers who enjoy a variety of grilled proteins rather than a single topping. The combination of different meats and fresh accompaniments makes it one of the restaurant's more distinctive recommendations.
Tom's Special
A favourite among customers looking for a particularly hearty bowl of noodle soup. Longtime diners specifically mention returning for this specialty, which has been associated with generous portions and a combination of beef preparations. Its reputation as a filling alternative to regular pho makes it a memorable choice among the restaurant's soup selections.
Lemongrass Chicken
The grilled lemongrass chicken is a recurring recommendation for customers who prefer rice or vermicelli dishes. Its seasoned chicken preparation pairs with the restaurant's fresh vegetable accompaniments, offering an alternative to noodle soup. The dish also forms part of Combo A, where it is served with spring rolls and a choice of rice or vermicelli.
Mike's Spicy Prawns
This house specialty features prawns prepared with spicy, sour and garlicky flavours. It receives enthusiastic recommendations from customers who enjoy the restaurant's more distinctive seafood appetizers. The dish offers a different experience from traditional pho and rice bowls, particularly for diners who enjoy pronounced seasoning and heat.
Vietnamese Banh Mi
Little Saigon's Vietnamese sandwiches have earned repeat recommendations for their bread and freshly prepared fillings. The selection includes meat and tofu preparations, with customers particularly appreciating the sandwiches as a convenient lunch or takeout meal. They are a useful alternative for visitors who want something other than a noodle or rice dish.
🍽️ Dining Experience
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
A Contemporary Vietnamese Dining Room
Little Saigon's McCallum Road restaurant has a bright, modern interior with live-edge wooden tables, benches and contemporary lighting. The natural wood furnishings give the dining room a distinctive appearance compared with more traditional pho restaurants. Customers frequently describe the space as clean, comfortable and relaxed, with seating suited to both quick lunches and longer meals.
From Historic Downtown to McCallum Road
Longtime Abbotsford customers remember Little Saigon's former downtown location and have continued visiting since its relocation. The newer premises provide a different experience, with a more open dining room and a commercial shopping-area setting. The move is a notable part of the restaurant's local history, particularly for customers who have followed the business for many years.
Family-Run Hospitality
Family involvement is an important part of Little Saigon's character. The owners have been described as taking an active role in greeting guests, overseeing service and interacting with returning customers. This personal presence helps give the restaurant an independent, family-operated atmosphere rather than the feel of a larger chain.
Casual Lunches and Evening Meals
The restaurant operates as a casual, full-service dining destination, with customers visiting for individual bowls of pho, shared appetizers and more substantial rice or vermicelli meals. Its relaxed setting suits couples, families and small groups of friends. The dining room is generally described as comfortable for conversation, although the atmosphere becomes livelier during busy periods.
Vietnamese Cooking with House Specialties
Traditional-style noodle soups, rice dishes and fresh rolls form the foundation of the menu, but Little Saigon also prepares specialty dishes such as spicy prawns, chicken wings, curry stew and wok-fried selections. The combination gives customers a broader range of choices than a restaurant focused exclusively on pho. Specialty coffees, milk teas and fruit-based beverages add to the experience.
Outdoor Seating
A patio is listed among the restaurant's amenities, providing an alternative to indoor dining when available. Outdoor seating arrangements may vary seasonally, so customers planning specifically to sit outside should confirm availability before visiting.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
McCallum Road Shopping-Area Parking
Little Saigon occupies Unit 160 in the commercial development at 1828 McCallum Road. Customer parking is available in the surrounding shared lot, with spaces serving the restaurant and neighbouring businesses. This arrangement is particularly useful for diners arriving by car or collecting takeout.
Improved Parking After Relocation
Customers familiar with Little Saigon's former historic downtown location describe parking as more convenient at the McCallum Road premises. The move replaced the older downtown parking situation with a larger commercial parking area, an improvement specifically appreciated by returning customers.
Restaurant Access
The restaurant is accessed from the commercial development rather than a standalone downtown storefront. Specific details about automatic doors, accessible washrooms and step-free access have not been established, so those features should not be assumed.
📍 Landmarks & Location
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
McCallum Road Commercial Development
Little Saigon is located at 1828 McCallum Road, Unit 160, in an Abbotsford shopping development. Its storefront sits among other commercial businesses rather than along the historic downtown streets where the restaurant previously operated.
Near Cabela's
The nearby Cabela's store is a recognizable landmark for customers navigating this part of Abbotsford. The restaurant is situated in the commercial area to its west, providing a useful reference point for visitors unfamiliar with the McCallum Road location.
Connection to Historic Downtown Abbotsford
The restaurant's former downtown premises remain part of its local history. Customers who visited the original Abbotsford location will find the current restaurant in a different commercial setting along McCallum Road, rather than in the older downtown shopping district.
📱 Ordering Options
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Dine-In and Takeout
Little Saigon provides table-service dining alongside takeout for customers who prefer to eat at home. Its online ordering system allows customers to select individual dishes, customize eligible items and arrange pickup. Pho, rice and vermicelli bowls, appetizers and banh mi are among the available selections.
Online Delivery
Delivery ordering is available through SkipTheDishes and Uber Eats, subject to the customer's address and the platform's operating conditions. The available menu includes soups, appetizers, combination meals, rice dishes and beverages. Delivery fees and estimated arrival times are determined by the selected service.
Combination Meals
The menu includes prepared combinations for customers who want several dishes in one order. Combo A combines lemongrass chicken with spring rolls, salad and rice or vermicelli. Combo B features grilled pork with salad and spring rolls, while Combo C provides a vegetarian combination of vegetables and rolls. These are distinct meal arrangements rather than simply separate menu categories.
Build Your Own Dishes
The restaurant's direct ordering menu includes build-your-own fried rice and stir-fry selections. These allow customers to customize their meal rather than choosing only from the established house combinations.
Bottled Sauces and Condiments
Little Saigon sells bottled sauces through its online store, including peanut sauce, spicy peanut sauce, hoisin, spicy mayo, fish sauce and chili oil. This retail selection allows customers to purchase some of the restaurant's condiments for use at home.
Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Selections
The online menu includes a dedicated vegetarian selection with tofu bowls, vegetable dishes and a vegetarian combination meal. Certain beef noodle soups are also identified as gluten-free, while other dishes are described as gluten-friendly. Customers with celiac disease or food allergies should confirm ingredients, sauces and cross-contact precautions directly before ordering.
💬 Customer Feedback
This section summarizes recurring themes in customer reviews.
Longstanding Customer Loyalty
Little Saigon has developed a loyal following among Abbotsford residents, including diners who remember the original downtown restaurant. Many describe returning over several years for familiar dishes and personal service. The continued support after its relocation is a recurring theme in customer feedback.
Fresh Rolls Earn Consistent Praise
Salad rolls and crispy spring rolls receive some of the restaurant's strongest and most consistent recommendations. Customers appreciate the fresh vegetables, crisp preparation and accompanying sauces. The rolls are frequently mentioned as a reason to return, independently of the restaurant's noodle soups.
Pho Broth Divides Opinion
The restaurant's pho attracts both enthusiastic praise and criticism. Many regulars enjoy the comforting broth and familiar beef noodle combinations, particularly the rare beef pho. Others prefer a more intensely seasoned broth or find the preparation different from their expectations. The contrast appears to reflect both personal preferences and occasional differences between visits.
Welcoming and Personal Service
Customers frequently describe friendly interactions with the family and staff, including being recognized on return visits. Attentive service and an approachable atmosphere are recurring strengths. A smaller number of customers report rushed or less professional interactions, indicating that service experiences are not entirely uniform.
Portion Sizes and Value
Feedback about value is mixed. Some customers consider the servings satisfying and appreciate the freshness and preparation of the food. Others feel that prices are relatively high for Vietnamese dining in Abbotsford, particularly when they perceive limited amounts of meat in pho or filling in salad rolls. Portion expectations are among the more noticeable recurring concerns.
Food Preparation and Consistency
Positive reviews regularly mention fresh vegetables, well-prepared grilled meats and satisfying specialty dishes. Less favourable experiences include differences in noodle texture, seasoning and the preparation of individual proteins. These concerns are not universal, but they help explain why some longtime customers report stronger experiences on certain visits than others.
Takeout and Delivery Feedback
Many customers appreciate the convenience of ordering Little Saigon for meals at home. Takeout experiences are generally favourable, although some delivery customers report packaging difficulties with soup or missing accompaniments. These concerns are particularly relevant to noodle soups, which require several components to be transported together.
Dietary Accommodations Receive Mixed Feedback
Some diners appreciate the vegetarian choices and staff assistance with gluten-free requests. However, feedback also includes concerns about whether particular dishes met the dietary requirements communicated by customers. The restaurant's gluten-free menu labels should therefore be treated as information about available options, not a guarantee of preparation suitable for celiac disease.
Sources
Links used to compile this restaurant’s menu and dining information.
- Little Saigon Menu (opens in a new tab)View the restaurant's menu at the linked source to confirm current prices, availability, and menu details.
