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Saigon Y2K Vietnamese Restaurant
Category: Restaurants Vietnamese Vietnamese [Edit]
6700 Macleod Trl SeCalgary, AB T2H 0L3
(403) 663-9778
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 10 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for Saigon Y2K Vietnamese Restaurant
10 reviews in English
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Review from Elizabeth N.
Calgary, AB
9/8/2010
My main reason for liking this place so much is the music. They have this terrific soundtrack always going of elevator music versions of movie themes and other epic classical music. It's a great game to play with your table, is to go completely silent, and try to figure out what song is playing.
Other than that, the food is the same as it is in every other Vietnamese place in Calgary. I always order beef and spring rolls on vermicelli, and it's really good. -
Review from Queenie M.
Calgary, AB
9/7/2010
Food: 2.5/5
Atmosphere: 3.5/5
Service: 3/5
Overall experience: 2.5/5
(1- Terrible; 3- decent; 5- Fantastic)
One of the worst places to get Pho. As one of my friends said "the broth tastes like toilet water" haha. Even though the portions are huge and you get your money's worth ($8-$9 for a huge bowl of Pho), I suggest you avoid this place if you want 'quality' Pho. One time I couldn't even finish a quarter of my Pho because it tasted like dirty water and ladened with MSG- I actually felt sick from eating Pho for the first time in my life. Other than that, I haven't really tried their other dishes so I would go at your discretion. I can tell you that Vermicelli bowls are around $9-$10 which is average, and $12-$14 for noodle and meat dishes dishes that can be shared family style.
Just a note, their bubble tea drinks are made out of powder which I always avoid - fresh fruit is the way to go!
It's usually very busy, and there is plenty of space and tables to accommodate big or small groups. It's kind of dingy, and their service is a hit a miss.
Overall, I suggest don't come here to eat. There are much better places around the area that you can go to. -
Review from Jag S.
Calgary, AB
6/24/2009
If you're close and starving and in the mood for Viet' this is your best bet.
It's popular amongst the university students too.. it's cheap cheap cheap and you get your fill.
I could definitely argue I've had better.. but O well it's close to the Uni - don't got many other options.
service was always vary.. we were always a big group so we didn't mind the wait.
I liked how it's a pretty big restaurant... enough room to accommodate all their patrons. -
Review from David H.
Calgary, AB
7/18/2011
3.5 STARS. Solid place to eat. Food is very good but portions of chicken/beef lacking. So if extra hungry (ie large hungry man) this place may only satisfy you for a short time. No problems with the service. Food comes out hot and without too much of a wait. If in the area, I would consider making a return trip. Not the best in town but it holds its own.
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Review from Lindsay K.
Halifax, NS
11/28/2009 1 photo
I really enjoy this Saigon Y2K in particular. It's got great food (like they all do), nice people, and a great atmosphere.
Unlike some other Saigon's, this place has a more comfortable feel to it. It's got cute decorations as well as comfy seats and large tables. It's perfectly suited for a large group of people, but is also great if you're dining alone or with just one other person.
I find that the workers of this Saigon Y2K are exceptionally friendly. You are always greeted and served with a smile. Upon entry you will receive a big "hello" from whoever is behind the counter, which makes you feel right at home.
Just like the other ones, the prices at this location are pretty good. You can bet that you'll be stuffed to the brim for under $15 a person. If you're drinking, the booze can get a little pricey, but that goes for anywhere you visit.
Normally, I'm more of a North girl, but this South location breaks all the rules. It's a little tricky to get to (unless you're coming North up MacLeod) but it's worth the trip every time! -
Review from Kathy J.
Calgary, AB
8/23/2008
My husband and I eat at Y2K a minimum of twice a month. Clearly we're big fans. I didn't rate it "as good as it gets" because the service has been hot and cold. The food is always good. I usually order the vermicelli with vegetables, and I pay extra to add spring rolls on top. The food always arrives quickly.
Some days the waitresses can be quite unfriendly. I think it might have to do with how extremely busy they get sometimes and I don't think they like when you veer off the regular menu (subsitutions or extra stuff).
If you want great Vietnamese food in the North West of Calgary, I highly recommend Y2K.
Tip: The main parking lot is small, but there is a pretty big parking lot on top of the building that not a lot of people know about. Also, I recommend going early because the place fills up fast. -
Review from Koz T.
Calgary, AB
Great service. We visit all the time. The special fried rice is phenomenal as is the Pho. Way better than the downtown location. Not the same at all despite the name. Hit up the mall after, it's across the street.
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Review from Nate K.
Vancouver, BC
8/18/2009
I eat a lot of Vietnamese food and Y2K does a great job.
It's clean, which is pretty out of the ordinary, let's be honest. Plus the food is really tasty. They make a dynamite pho satay. The service is quite good and the price point is perfect.
No complaints! -
Review from Ken I.
Calgary, AB
12/24/2009
Poor service. I've been to y2k several times. The foods not bad. Once in awhile the kitchen messes up and the service is poor. I ordered pho there the other sat and the soup was luke warm to the point that the rare meat wasn't even cooking. I told them that the soup wasn't hot enough and all they did was reheat the entire bowl. Any Asian noodle shop knows that reheating a bowl of noodles overcooks the noodles and completely ruins it. It was a disaster.
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Review from Tyler S.
Ottawa, ON
6/14/2009
A cut above your standard Vietnamese restaurant. It has all of the staples - pho, vermicelli/rice-noddles, fried rice, Vietnamese spring rolls, etc. - but they are all above average.
