Ordered Banh Mi with special Ham/pork/pate, was not that great, the bread was hard and chewy, not airy like the other places. The cold cuts were pretty flavorless, and could not taste any mayo what so ever. Veg wasn't pickled from what I can tell. Also got Pho soup on the side, was too licorice-y compared to other pho joints. Also got crispy pork spring roll, was just ok. The fish sauce dip was a bit saltier than the dips at other places. read more

Hello Saigon is one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in the city!! The broth is rich and full of flavor, and all the meat options are amazing. I particularly love the beef rib. It is perfectly tender and juicy. They also have great fresh rolls and papaya salads. Their grilled chicken on the salads is very good. The marinade is perfect and adds a touch of sweetness to the chicken. Overall 10/10 to get a homey bowl of pho. read more

Hello Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

This review is about their cook, especially the one in charge in the grill. I love their food, no complaints about that. But my only issue is that they don't follow instructions. I always ordered food here when I am at work, and I always put instructions to to cut the pork chops into small chunks But they always don't do it. They gave me utensils but only spoon and fork. No knife!!! I am at work, and I don't have utensils here. I have to cut the pork chops with this scissors coz your staff doesn't follow instructions! So please next time read and follow instructions read more

Hello Saigon - I used this scissors to cut my pork chops because your staff is to lazy to do my instructions to cut the pork chops - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

when i was in ny, i was CRAVING some good viet food so i visited hello saigon with my housemate! the interior was casual and welcoming, with hanging lights everywhere and a bright mural which i enjoyed looking at! the workers were sweet and efficient, bringing out the food in a timely manner. -- -- -- pictured: " grilled chicken over rice (com ga nuong) ($14.04) // while I usually can't pass up a bowl of pho, i couldn't help but crave this dish! the chicken was beautifully seasoned and very tender, going perfectly with the refreshing pickled veggies and rice. no complaints! " grilled pork chop salad -- -- -- if you want a simple, no-frills vietnamese meal, check it out! read more

Hello Saigon - a plate of chicken and rice - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

As a pescatarian it's always a struggle to go out for noodle soups (so many broths are pork based) and I usually have to order all vegetarian even though I love seafood. Hello Saigon was great though and let me customize my pho to have veggie broth and still contain all the lovely seafood bits. The pho was not only tasty, but also soooo large. I took half of it home as leftovers which fed me for a whole second meal. I'd come back! read more

Hello Saigon - Seafood Pho in Vegetable Broth - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by here to warm up with some pho in the winter! We ordered the calamari and the house special pho. The calamari was seasoned well, and had a nice crunchy outside (though not crispy for those of you who prefer that thin, crispy breading). I also liked the pho a lot -- the broth had a slightly sweet taste to it and the meat quality was good! Fairly priced with quick service and a cozy setting :) read more

Hello Saigon - Deep Fried Crispy Calamari (Mc chin dn) - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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FOOD 1.) P1 Pho Hello Saigon = includes flank steak, meatball, brisket. It was pretty good. Generous meats. I appreciate their menu offers a variety and assortment of things, I would come back to try the spring rolls, banhnmi, bubble tea, and maybe the smoothies too SERVICE It was fine ATMOSPHERE It's like a regular Vietnamese restaurant but with a nice Brooklyn bridge mural. I like that it's close to west village area. read more

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Easy spot for Vietnamese food in Greenwich village. We came by for a weekend dinner and were seated quickly without any wait. The interior is cute, with a giant mural covering the wall, but nothing too fancy. The menu has a nice variety of dishes with every possible protein combination available. I ordered bun with shrimp and spring rolls. It was good, pretty standard and satisfying on a hot day. There was plenty of shrimp, but I do wish there were more vegetables. The service was good, and the staff was always available if we needed anything. I'd recommend this spot for an easy lunch or dinner without any surprises. read more

Love love love this place! The food is to die for and its BYOB. We come annually for our Christmas feast. We order a huge amount of dishes and the waiters take it all in stride. We always have leftovers but we love it. I believe there is a corkage fee though. The short rib pho is great, the pork chops are bursting with flavor, and the summer rolls are so fresh. Also the calamari is addictive! Have also tried the beef stew, bbq short ribs and other items. I haven't had a bad dish here. Food comes out fast. I would come so much more often if it were closer to work/home. My only gripe would be it's always too hot in here, needs better AC. Especially when you're sweating eating a hot bowl of pho and drinking bottles of whatever alcohol you decided to bring in. read more

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Very flavorful pho with lemongrass grilled beef. Typically don't drink the pho soup, but I wish I had a straw to finish this pho soup. This place beats any place in San Diego, CA. What?? Yeah, we actually had service. KENNY is so sweet and understanding. My daughter also had the Chef Special Pho and she finished it without leftovers, hubby had the Pho Dac Biet, he also wished he had a straw to finish the soup. We'll be back before we go home to SD read more

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Very bad service !!! If you want to ruined your day,you can come. I order chicken but they gave me the fish. I said it's wrong. They just took the dishes away. I sit there in hungry for half an hour. They just told me you can cancel. And they never apologize! Even show a little apologies! read more

Hello Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

A solid Vietnamese fare and my favorite in the West village. This place is busy but one did not have to wait too long to be seated. Service here is fast with a very simple menu to follow. We both ordered the viet local draft beer Saigon lager that suits perfectly well with crispy spring rolls, I was told by a friend that it is best to eat the roll by wrapping it with lettuce and few mint leaves put chili, hoisin and sriracha sauce and dunk it to Nuoc Cham (dipping sauce), it's an explosion of flavors! For our entree, we both went to grilled pork chop with different serving. Mine was served with jasmine rice and the other was Pho, we both enjoyed our dishes and found it very flavorful, the broth in pho really is the star of the night. I will definitely come back and try the Pho dishes next time. This place will never get old for me, perfect meal on a very chilly February night! read more

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I must have passed this 1,000 to 10,000 times while in Greenwich Village hanging out since 13 years old or going to New York University classes and the Bobst Library, and I never noticed it. I was told that it has been there for at least 10 years. I had shredded chicken noodle soup. I liked it a lot. I asked for more carrots. I am not sure if it had mushrooms; I told them to put a few, so maybe they left them out. I would have liked two or three. I asked for more cut carrots. The portion was very big for $14 plus tax and good on days like this to take half home. The place was not crowded. I was told that it gets crowded at night. Ilike their mural of a New York CIty bridge that graces a wall. The service was great and the place seemed clean. The bathroom was clean. read more

I was astounded by the huge variety of items on the menu, and choosing a dish was a matter of great difficulty! We ended up going for the shrimp with peppers (can't remember the exact name) but it was listed under entrees, and the beef with vermicelli that was in the special menu for the day. And yes, I did write beef. What we received instead was pork (grilled pork and pork sausages) with vermicelli, which was due to a translation error from English to Vietnamese of which our Vietnamese-speaking waitress was a victim. It was a bit of an annoyance, but the grilled pork was delicious and so, we didn't reorder. The pork sausage, according to Rozena, simply wasn't as good. I do have to add that I liked the service. They were clearly busy, with orders left and right, and yet, we were not only promptly seated but also given a table of our choice, which is a gesture I can certainly appreciate. read more

Hello Saigon - Shrimp with peppers - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Thanks go to a fellow yelper who was Vietnamese, grew up in California but now lives in New York. I saw a review of her quest to find an authentic restaurant that met her standards. She had voted Hello Saigon the best. We started by sharing a summer roll. Their version comes with shrimp which is our preference. It was perfectly and tightly wrapped. The outside was chewy but not gluey like some. They gave us each an individual dish of peanut sauce. The sauce was thick -- not watered down -- and a perfect accompaniment. I tried their regular lemonade. It was light and refreshing. A bit sweet but not cloyingly so. Then we had banh mi sandwiches. They were huge. My husband had their ham and pate. I tried their steak. Both came with the traditional sliced marinated cucumbers and carrots and cilantro. They don't put jalapeños on them here. I liked mine, but took off the cooked onions that I hadn't expected. What made the sandwiches great was the French bread they were on. Real crusty Baguettes. Not those imitation hoagie rolls. And so large, we struggled to finish them. We were certainly happy campers after lunch -- and the prices were quite reasonable too. read more

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great find near NYU/Comedy Cellar! The food was delicious and of good portion. The service was a little slow but we were able to finish our meal within an hour. read more

Hello Saigon - Grilled Chicken over Rice vermicelli (Bn g nng) - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious pho, clean no frills establishment, kind and efficient staff. I would go back any time.

I ordered a pho to go. The cuts of meat were delicious but the broth was lacking. You know how sometimes the broth doesn't need additional sauces, this one needed it. It hit the spot but I've had better. Also, had the shrimp summer rolls, and they were crisp and fresh. The food came out quickly, service was efficient, workers seemed nice. read more

The most authentic pho in NYC I found. No nonsense, just authentic pho. The broth tastes right. The meat tastes right. And I'm a Viet guy from San Jose, CA Heck, even the kitchen staff speaks Vietnamese. read more

TL;DR So underrated!! Please come here!! The prices are literally to die for!!! Food (5/5) - Pho and vermicelli was less than $15, for pretty much all options. The broth was hearty and clear, I got the spicy beef pho / Bun Bo Hue pho, and if I hadn't been that hungry that day, the portion could've easily lasted an additional meal. Though do pay attention to the noodle types, not every option comes with the typical thin and flat rice noodle; for the meaty / fusion options some come with a round, thicker rice noodle. Drinks (5/5) a bit on the pricier side for the odd drinks but they were totally worth it - the mango smoothie had hints of coconut and was just the right sweetness and fruitiness. Ambiance / Service (5/5) - fast and non intrusive; also spacious inside. Don't let the emptiness fool you, they have a crazy busy takeout operation going on; each time the waiter walked past us he was carrying a takeout order plus whatever we needed. We were also served hot tea upon sitting down, which I appreciated over the typical cold tap water. All in all I had a great time and was surprised there weren't more people at the restaurant on a Sunday night. Would come back again. read more

rare to come across good authentic vietnamese food that reminds you of your favorite aunt's cooking in nyc :)) lovely lovely staff too

Quick service, fantastic pho, relaxed environment. I recommend the spicy beef and pork. Also got a great papaya salad. Prices reasonable and portions are generous. My pho lasted for two meals! Also draft beers on HH, 3 for 15 dollars. Come with friends or take out for excellent, affordable viet food. read more

Hello Saigon - pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Fantastic vegetarian pho - one of the best bowls I've ever had! It's sometimes difficult for the veggie broth to live up to the flavor and satisfaction of a traditional beef one, but this place delivers. Huge variety on the menu as well, I will be back to try other options, their sandwiches look delicious! read more

I didn't realized I have reviewed this place! I haven't dine in since October, but I've been going here for years and it's my favorite pho place in NYC. I ALWAYS get the short rib pho. Amazing it. Such a huge piece of meat and it's really affordable compared to Madame Vo. We've ordered appetizers in the past, but always gets too full. I think I've only finished by pho once and I was very very full. Will come back when I can! read more

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Good pho! I had the shredded chicken, and it had nice big pieces of cabbage in it and it was all very tasty.

I ate here last year and it wasn't bad so I came back. I asked for a seat outside, the lady straight up told me no. I would've sat inside but I had my dog. She starts complaining to the guy at the bar that I even asked for a seat outside. She comes back and asks me "do you have license for the dog?". I said no, she goes "so no food". I'm like "are you serious? Not even offer for me to order to go. read more

Hello Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Unexpected standout. We ordered the Brisket Bahn Mi with French Dip (sublime), Pork Chop with Rice (excellent), Pork Chop Bahn Mi with Fried Rice (good), and Vegetarian Spring Rolls) not good). Price was right. read more

Came here with a friend on a Wednesday afternoon. There was ample seating and it wasn't too busy. Pho was great! A good broth in any pho is really essential and this broth was so tasty I could drink a gallon. Portion size was quite large. The summer roll was good too. Vegetables were fresh and crunchy and a nice chew from the wrap. One star off because the service was so slow. Had to walk up to the staff a few times or call out for assistance. Perhaps it was because it was in the afternoon and it was slow. Took a while to get the check and even longer to get a water refill. read more

Hello Saigon - 5. Grilled Chicken Summer Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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This place was great value! I got beef brisket pho for about $11 (great price for the area) and it came piping hot. The flavor of the soup was good and non-greasy. I would say the taste is similar to the good places I've had in LA. The portion was also decently big and I had leftovers for the next day. The tables also had small dishes on the side so you could pour out the sriracha and hoisin sauce out to dip. For a big group, this place was also very accommodating and had the space on short notice. The service was kind of slow though. read more

Hello Saigon - Brisket and Rare Beef Eye Round Noodle Soup (Ti nm) - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

A little overpriced but authentic and good. Had our order delivered through DoorDash and the food came pretty intact and right temperature. The vermicelli with grilled pork, beef and spring rolls was my favorite, and the egg rolls were crispy. Really enjoyed the fresh coconut drink. Overall gray place. read more

Hello Saigon - Egg rolls, banh mi dac biet, vermicelli with grilled pork, beef and spring rolls, and a coconut drink. - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

This spot was delicious! We ordered delivery so we cooked the broth and noodles at home. Everything was packed separately making it super easy. It doesn't come with sriracha in delivery so make sure you have that on hand. Some of the best pho in nyc! read more

Hello Saigon - Rare Beef Eye Round Noodle Soup (Ti) - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Been to this place before, had a pretty enjoyable meal so stopped by again. Got 2 apps (spring rolls not pictured) and chicken curry with baguette. Chicken curry was the size of a small entree, was really good. The bread was hot and steamy too and felt so fresh. Would get this again 100%. Also got spring rolls which were very meh. Got the sesame beef over rice with sausage and egg which was tasty. Nicely seasoned. Got the hello Saigon pho which was LOADED with meat. So much meat. Solid pho place Overall, I'd come back, I have come back. Their menu is so big, there's always amazing dishes to find on the menu! read more

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We came in on a Sunday afternoon and were seated immediately. Plenty of seating inside with modernized decor. I ordered the beef short rib pho, which is only on the special menu. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was definitely pleasantly surprised. The short rib is absolutely massive and only rivaled in size by bbq ribs I've had in the south. I'd recommend using the provided fork and knife and to cut it into smaller pieces and then adding it back. The beef didn't taste seasoned, so I'd recommend dipping it in the hoisin sauce for additional salty flavor. As I tried to lift the rib to get a better look, the meat slid right off. (fall off the bone am I right?) Not your traditional bowl of pho since it uses short rib meat and also has broccoli?, but I liked it nonetheless. Service here was quick. The food came out in about 10 minutes, so we didn't have to wait long. read more

Hello Saigon - Beef short rib pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Rice noodle bowls are my jam and Hello Saigon was right on the money. I came in at around 7 waiting for a friend and was seated and greeted immediately. The menu had a ton of items that caught my eye but my friend Mel T. and I settled on the Vietnamese Pancake with pork and shrimp (SO good and crisped to perfection) which came with 2 big pancakes, and we each got a rice noodle bowl. I went with the grilled pork and spring roll bowl which was spot on. The pork was sooo, so good. I'm still dreaming about it right now. I'm excited about my leftovers. I also treated myself to the fresh coconut water, straight from the actual coconut (heart eyes emoji) which was $5. Our friendly waiter also told us that happy hour was all weekend - $5 house wines and $4 beers. My friend got the wine which wasn't great, so maybe just stick to beer. We got all of this for $43. Not bad at all, especially considering the huge portions. We each took the remaining food home to snack on later. Definitely a deal. The staff was super friendly as well. Everyone was very sweet to us and this restaurant definitely had a family vibe. This spot is casual dining at its best. Hello Saigon, I'll be back for sure! read more

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A friend and I came in on a Saturday night at around 7. The place was pretty empty, but it was also MDW, so maybe that was the reason why. To start, we ordered the Vietnamese pancake with pork and shrimp. I wasn't a huge fan of this because I thought it was a bit dry. Maybe they overfried it? My friend seemed to like it though. For entrees, we both got the spring rolls over vermicelli and we really enjoyed it. This dish is usually my go-to order whenever I go to a Viet spot. While it's not the best, it was still pretty darn good. The menu items are slightly more expensive ($1-$2) than the Chinatown or Brooklyn spots, but you can't really compare, given its location. I wouldn't mind coming back and trying some of their short rib pho. Tip - HH is all day on the weekend: $4 beer and $6 wine (skip this, it's pretty terrible). read more

Hello Saigon - 7. Vietnamese Pancake with Pork and Shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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I've tried a lot of pho in my life, and the tastiest I've found to be from the shabby metal carts in the middle of the night on the streets of Hanoi where you sit on tiny plastic chairs with folding tables, a bottle of red sauce, a bowl full of tiny Cam sành {King Orange} and Thai basil, and use 50 napkins that end up getting swept on the floor for cleaning later. It's this venue with it's three buckets of ascending cleanliness that I prefer to eat from. Hello Saigon is the only place in Manhattan that I've tried so far that gives me this glorious mouth experience once again. Brooklyn's 8th ave and Chinatown have not met this standard yet. Hello Saigon I heard, is never too crowded, and today was no different. I was excited to see genuine Vietnamese people working here, and was recommended the spare rib special pho, and the Dac Biet. My friend and I got one of each to try. The Spare Rib pho broth was legit - I appreciated that it had the heartiness that you expect, but a sweetness from the spare rib. I was a bit disappointed that the Dac Biet pho didn't have the same aroma/mouthiness to it, but by no means is it inferior to other pho's - it just wasn't as good as the Spare Rib. While I liked the broth of the Spare RIb better, the meat had that soupy quality to it - falling right off the bone but a bit flavourless after being boiled for so long. The Dac Biet though, was perfect in terms of fixings. Overall, solid pho place - I heard the chicken {pho ga} is the one to get, so I'll come back to try that sometime. read more

I am so happy to see a competing Vietnamese restaurant open up in Greenwich! Saigon Shack has held monopoly power for too long (spoken like a true MBA student). Price wise, Saigon Shack has Hello Saigon beat, but in terms of the ambiance and general comfort while dining, Hello Saigon wins by a long shot. They are currently giving out a lot of discounts but with a lot of criteria. I couldn't even wrap my head around the 30% off during happy hour but only if you pay in cash and only off a specific menu, or 25% off with yelp check in but only off of the general menu. It was confusing and my only reason for a 4 star rating. I ended up not getting any of these deals, but now I realize that I could have used my 20% discount with student ID. In terms of entrees, they offer a great selection of phos, banh mis, and vermicelli bowls. They differ from a lot of Vietnamese places in that they have a pretty decent vegetarian selection as well. I ended up ordering the short rib pho special and a grilled chicken and fried egg banh mi to go. Both were excellent. I must commend them on how beautifully done the short rib was. It was falling off the bone and so tender. I couldn't decide what to eat first - the noodles, the soup, or the short rib!! The banh mi was also tasty, although I had it by the time it was already cold. I do wish it had a bit more filling though - near each end, all I had was baguette left! I will definitely be back again and again, Hello Saigon has won my heart! read more

In eternal search of the best cha gio in NYC, I was curious about Hello Saigon. I've had Saigon Shack around the corner, which wasn't bad. The new mural was lovely. It was aesthetically pleasing across from the bar. They took care to ensure the cho gio (fried spring roll) packaging was open inside the bag to keep the skin from steaming itself and getting soggy. The bo lac cubes were alright. High quality steak, could use a little more sear, marinade,or sauce to compliment it. But those Cha Gio. Most are too much pork and not enough of the other stuff. These were made proper with rice paper, small like spring rolls (4 to an order), and hands down the most succulent in the city. Also, their menu is incredibly diverse. Most places here have pho or sandwiches or bun vermicelli, max 2 of those 3 items and some summer rolls or juice. This menu is huge. Will be back ASAP read more

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This place is delicious as hell, and it is a gem. Eating here is an act of self love. So if you bring cash and you are a student, you get 20% off! But if you come during happy hour, you get 30% off! I stopped by here with a friend because I wanted pho. I ordered the pork chop pho, and my friend ordered the grilled lemongrass beef over rice. We also ordered Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk. Y'all, these portion sizes are to die for and the food was divine. The broth was amazing, the coffee was amazing, the pork was perfect, the spring rolls were crisp and warm, the service was great. I just loved my experience and I was so full! It's always great when you find a good food deal for a cheap price! read more

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Probably one of the best Pho in New York. I moved to New York from California, so my standard for Viet food was pretty high, but a bowl of Pho here really satisfied my taste. The best thing to order here is the Short Ribs Pho. Just imagine having a meaty, falling-apart tender piece of short ribs on top of heart warming broth on a cold winter evening. Seriously, it is not your average bowl of Pho, but a mix of Steak house and Pho noodles. The quality of the short ribs was just that good! The broth and the noodles were also very tasty. The restaurant was also very spacious, suitable for large group, and had very nice decorations. read more

Hello Saigon - that huge tender beef short ribs - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York