[1] According to Thrillist, "This hole in the wall is a one-stop shop for everything ranging from bánh mìs and curry chicken to bubble tea and all kinds of prepackaged snacks.

[3][10] The website's Gabe Guarente included Saigon Deli in a 2015 overview of "Where to Get Fantastic Vietnamese Food in Seattle for Takeout and Delivery".

[11] Chona Kasinger included the restaurant in Thrillist's 2014 list of "The 15 best places to eat in Seattle's International District".

[2] Kara Tiernan of The Stranger included Saigon Deli in a 2018 list of "Our Favorite Vietnamese Restaurants in Seattle".

[9] Writers for the newspaper included the barbecue pork bánh mì in a 2020 list of "The Cheapest Eats in Seattle".