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Saigon Shack

Saigon Shack

Vietnamese Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
Greenwich Village, New York
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8.4/10
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    The experts at Village Voice and New York Habitat recommend this place
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    Michael D.
    "Get the pho or bahn mi and summer rolls, it's all good and cheap."(95 Tips)
    Josh H.
    "Try the Lemongrass Chicken Rice and African Nectar Tea! Awesome!!"(31 Tips)
    Ngozi O.
    "the spicy special pho is fantastic and packed with meat :)"(204 Tips)
    Beril E.
    "Try the duck vermicelli and spicy brisket banh mi."(11 Tips)
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  • Adnan I.
    Adnan IslamOctober 30, 2013
    Don't seat by the door during winter, people walks in every single second (even when there's no place to seat). You might get sick. Great food BTW.
  • Rob B.
    Rob BlaskoNovember 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Spring rolls are awesome and a must-try. Both the pho and cold vermicelli are very good, and they pack things really nicely for take-out.
  • Konstantin V.heart icon on user image
    absolutely average Pho for a very moderate price.
  • Thalia K.
    Thalia KJanuary 6, 2013
    Try the Classic Beef Pho - Even by my Super-Size Me Midwest standards this was one HUGE bowl of Pho. $8 West Village. Who knew?
  • Leo N.heart icon on user image
    Leo N-BAugust 23, 2015
    There's always a line for a table outside on the street but it's worth the wait!
  • Mohammad A.
    Mohammad AlamSeptember 19, 2013
    The veggie pho and the catfish vermicelli was amazing . So was the special of the day crab cakes.
  • Chris K.heart icon on user image
    Chris KonecnyMarch 22, 2019
    Well, I have not been to Vietnam but this is best pho I've had. Could have used more veggies but maybe that's traditional, dunno. Cash only
  • Chris G.heart icon on user image
    Chris GampatOctober 3, 2017
    This is he spot that changed the Pho experience for me. I hated it and then I saw the light. Get the spicy and don’t look back.
  • Billy D.
    Billy DOctober 2, 2011
    This place is the real deal. Fresh ingredients and super tasty dishes. Try the Peking duck báhn mì for something different and awesome.
  • Ashley L.
    Ashley LoSeptember 2, 2015
    I go there all the time. Really great food with really great prices. Cash only!
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesAugust 13, 2015
    The bánh mì sandwiches are great for lunch. Really enjoy the classic with jalapeños.
  • Umair Z.heart icon on user image
    Umair ZiaMarch 28, 2015
    God lord, man. Some incredibly satisfying pho and appz. Think of the beef... Think of all the delicious ass beef...
  • Nicolette R.heart icon on user image
    Nicolette RomeroMay 23, 2015
    Yeah...dumplings spring rolls, etc. are all delish! Love the beef noodle soup. 🍜
  • Jeanne C.
    Jeanne ChoOctober 19, 2015
    Chicken pho on the sweet side. Prefer the beef broth which is super clean.
  • Kevin C.heart icon on user image
    Kevin CaballesJanuary 2, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Even if it's full and there's a wait you'll be seated within 15 minutes. The food also comes out super fast
  • Isaac R.heart icon on user image
    Isaac RadnitzerDecember 18, 2013
    You can't go wrong with any of the pho options
  • Jack H.heart icon on user image
    Jack HoflandJanuary 13, 2019
    It's not the world's best pho (why does it need to be?) but for the price point it's the best I've come across in NYC.
  • Parham R.heart icon on user image
    Parham RouzbahaniNovember 24, 2018
    The pho and banh mi are both amazing. Great prices. Highly recommend.
  • Michelle W.heart icon on user image
    Michelle WilesJuly 20, 2016
    Bahn mi can't be beat
  • Matt
    MattNovember 30, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    An Artichoke location and a pho place open across the street from each other in the same week? This block is looking up! Get the combo pho--delicious broth and meatballs. A decent deal at $8.
  • Ibie I.heart icon on user image
    Ibie IsaiJune 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is good here!! Inexpensive and delicious. Bring cash no cards accepted.
  • Sean G.
    Sean GabrielDecember 16, 2014
    Excellent vegetarian bun, top marks for their TVP
  • Naveen K.heart icon on user image
    Naveen KonduruAugust 23, 2014
    Vermicelli with beef cubes excellent. I would have preferred sliced beef, but still very good.
  • Ariheart icon on user image
    AriMarch 2, 2015
    Very quick service and good food. Banh mi and pho are great lunch options
  • Savannah P.heart icon on user image
    Savannah PetrickSeptember 29, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    great for a quick lunch! I had to wait ~10 min outside but they took my order in line and my food came basically as soon as I sat down 👻👻
  • Caroline L.heart icon on user image
    Caroline LeMarch 13, 2015
    small restaurant with quick service and excellent food. beef pho was on point
  • Sandra T.
    Sandra TanAugust 18, 2013
    Their food makes a great pick-me-up. Have their Saigon Shack Pho and summer rolls.
  • Jolene
    JoleneMarch 20, 2012
    Bring cash (it's cash only) and order the lemongrass chicken sandwich! If you have the time, eat in for best experience, as the bread can get soggy.
  • Gal A.heart icon on user image
    Gal AmirMarch 22, 2015
    Lemongrass chicken pho is great! Awesome and cheap food!
  • Alice
    AliceMay 30, 2014
    I ordered take out (got the classic banh mi which was really good). Hmm.. not sure about some of the negative reviews on here..but the staff were extremely friendly to me.
  • kim f.heart icon on user image
    kim foxAugust 17, 2014
    Delicious and an excellent portion size. The staff were quite personable. Loved it.
  • Artiheart icon on user image
    ArtiJanuary 28, 2016
    Love the veg. pho and cucumber juice! Perfect post workout meals.
  • Alexander A.
    Alexander AttarDecember 20, 2018
    The pho broth is lacking. The variety of meat cuts you'd typically find in a regular bowl costs a few dollars extra. No real chilli sauce or dipping plates. You can find much better.
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    AlexJune 8, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    actually authentic and good Vietnamese food, which is hard to find in nyc.
  • Nicolas C.heart icon on user image
    Nicolas CohenJune 21, 2017
    I loved the vermicelli with chicken, everything was fresh and delicious.
  • Hien L.heart icon on user image
    Hien LyNovember 25, 2014
    Vermicelli bowls are my favorite here. Pho is a close second. Pass on the Banh Mi's!
  • Lonnie K.
    Lonnie KahoeMay 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    If you like it spicy get the house special pho. It'll make you sweat in the best way possible.
  • Kan H.
    Kan HsuSeptember 4, 2017
    Classic Beef Pho! Best Pho recommendation. Cash Only.
  • Subin L.heart icon on user image
    Subin LimSeptember 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The pho is highly addictive. The sauce for the sweet potato fries is super yum!
  • Ben K.
    Ben K.March 15, 2012
    Crab cake banh mi and variety of pho are delicious. Wash down with a Vietnamese iced coffee.
  • Corsini D.heart icon on user image
    Corsini DolceDecember 6, 2018
    Grilled Lemongrass Chicken.
  • Liz W.
    Liz WonApril 11, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Cash only. Grilled lemongrass chicken takes a little longer but it's good!
  • Phoebe M.heart icon on user image
    Phoebe MelnickJune 8, 2017
    Great beef pho and sweet potato fries.
  • Ruby A.heart icon on user image
    Ruby AnayaFebruary 9, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Classic pho makes my heart warm and my tummy smile.
  • Hans C.heart icon on user image
    Hans ChoFebruary 21, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Beef cubes is the best thing on the menu
  • VICTOR K.heart icon on user image
    VICTOR KIMAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Bahn mi is great, just make sure they don't load one side with the peppers if you get it spicy!
  • Erin L.heart icon on user image
    Erin LAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Can't go wrong with the classic banh mi. Great deal too.
  • Esther S.heart icon on user image
    Esther SuhDecember 30, 2016
    Bring cash and get the Saigon pho and split the summer rolls!
  • Meng H.
    Meng HeMay 31, 2011
    Love, love, love their vegetarian banh mi! The fried tofu is so awesomely savory and chewy that it's even better than meat. Read more
  • Ada C.heart icon on user image
    Ada ChiuDecember 24, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    Tasty large bowls of pho. They even withstand delivery too.
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