Saigon Express Menu

From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at Saigon Express at 2045 Kala Bagai Way, Berkeley, delivers a well-rounded snapshot of Vietnamese comfort food that feels both approachable and satisfying. Overall, the menu is thoughtfully structured, allowing diners to move easily from light bites to hearty main dishes. The Banh Mi section stands out as a quick and flavorful option, with choices like Ham combo banh mi #1, Veggie Banh Mi #2, Meat Ball banh mi #3, BBQ pork banh mi #4, and Grilled pork banh mi #5, each offering a distinct balance of protein, freshness, and crunch. For starters, the Appetizers provide a refreshing and crispy contrast, especially Fresh shrimp rolls (3) #11, Fresh veggie rolls (3) #12, Pork Imperial crispy fried rolls (3) #13, Veggie Imperial crispy fried roll (3) #14, and Tempura Prawn #15, which are ideal for sharing or easing into the meal.

The heart of the menu lies in its noodle offerings. The Pho - Rice Noodle selection, including Combo beef Pho #21, Rare slices Beef Pho #22, Welldone Brisket beef pho #23, Beef Ball Pho #24, and Rare slices beef & beef ball #25, reflects classic Vietnamese flavors with comforting depth. Similarly, the Bún - Vermicelli Noodle Salad Bowls such as Tofu Vermicelli #36, Vermicelli bowl with Pork or Veggie crispy rolls #37, Vermicelli bowl with Grilled Pork #38, Vermicelli bowl with chicken #39, and Vermicelli bowl with Beef #40 offer lighter, herb-forward alternatives. Rice lovers are equally well served with Grilled Rice Plate options like Saigon grilled combo #47, Grilled Pork or chicken over rice #47A, Beef over rice #47B, and Prawns over rice #47C.

To round out the experience, the menu expands into wok-fried and specialty dishes, including Bird’s nest crispy noodles - Mi xao don (from Combo Bird’s Nest #51 to Prawns Bird’s nest #51C), Stir Fried Noodles - Hu Tieu xao (from Combo Stir Fried Noodles #53 to Prawns stir fried noodles #53C), comforting Fried Rice options like Combo Fried rice #55 through Prawns Fried rice #55C, and rich Claypot Rice dishes such as Combo Claypot #58 to Prawns claypot #58C. Taken as a whole, the menu feels complete and cohesive, making Saigon Express a reliable stop for anyone seeking classic Vietnamese dishes in Berkeley.