Came here on a saturday evening for dinner. We didn't have a reservation so we had to wait roughly…read more20-25 minutes. Service was friendly and helpful, we got everything we needed and within a reasonable time. For appetizers we ordered the banh khot which were tasty and crispy, the shrimp tasted fresh. For entrees the table shared the signature fine vermicelli platter. The menu stated that the proteins are the chef's choice and the server mentioned that portions were enough for 3-4 people. The meat included in the platter were all deliciously flavored and cooked nicely. It came with fresh lettuce and herbs to pair with the meat. Our table also ordered a clay pot catfish which was caramelized in a tasty sauce that paired perfectly with the plain white rice. Overall, this is a good place for a meal with family or friends. The seating is comfortable and the restaurant interior is clean and nicely decorated.

Three stars purely for the food, 1 star for the atmosphere, -2 stars for the service. An Nam in…read moreAssembly Square serves up very traditional Vietnamese fare, but the "elevated" fine-dining spin they try to put on the experience feels overbearing, overpriced, and completely misses the mark. Vietnamese cuisine is traditionally rooted in affordability, sharing an abundance of food, and enjoying good laughs with great company. By trying to force the concept into a high-end parallel, it just ends up feeling mediocre and hollow. The value simply isn't there--a single appetizer, one main entree, and three refreshments came out to a whopping $105. To make matters worse, the service was incredibly judgmental. Because our party of three only ordered that amount, the staff pretty much ignored us for the rest of the night after taking the order. The awkwardness started the absolute second we sat down. Before we could even settle into our chairs or get handed a menu, the waiter demanded to know what we wanted to drink. When we asked to see a menu first, he looked completely confused as to why we'd need one. After another staff member finally took our order, we sat there waiting for what felt like an eternity. When the food eventually arrived, they gave us sharing plates and chopsticks. We asked for a spoon to properly eat the claypot rice, and the waiter gave us another judging look. As Asians, we obviously know how to use chopsticks, but you objectively need a spoon to scoop the claypot SAUCE out of the pot! While the food itself is decent, the cramped atmosphere, poor hospitality, and inflated price tag mean I won't be rushing back. I might grab take out for the dumpling platter and cat fish rice pot but definitely not sitting in again.

Swung by for lunch. parking was a little bit tough during lunch hour had to park near CVS to walk…read moreover. Service was decent, got waters fast and we put in out orders. Staff was friendly. Bun bo hue - The noodles are a little soggy so the texture was off. Soup is spicy enough, but not enough lemon grass flavor. The depth was just off and didn't have the normal pig trotters or pigs blood. If you have a bun bo hue craving this will fill it in a pinch. Casual vibe at this location and definitely good for quick stop by. Enough tables for a group. Price is average, not too cheap but not crazy expensive either. Very convenient location. I would come here just for convenience if I am in viet food mood.

Came here on a weeknight and ordered the pho town special! It was pretty good, solid broth and…read moremeat. I also got the avocado smoothie which was so creamy and sweet. I didn't think I would like the taste of avocados prepared sweet at first but I ended up really enjoying the drink. Our waitress was super sweet and the food came out pretty quickly.

i love these guys. husband and i come here all the time, and bring friends too…read more we're vegan, and the whole last page of the menu is nearly all vegan, so it's a blessing. it's a true family business, and the owners are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. we love saigon and their food!!

After looking through the reviews, our group, a bunch of Floridians decided to stop by here for a…read morequick bite. Large party of 11 people, we came in after 12, thinking it'll be quick but since they only had one chef in the kitchen and one waitress, it took us over an hour to get our drinks and food. To be fair, my pork chop rice platter was decent, the pork chop was charred and well seasoned. 8/10 However, the meatball pho and pork vermicelli were not up to our Asian standard, the broth did not taste right. The noodles were uncooked/microwaved and the dish was not cohesively put together. 1/10 No, I would not recommend!

Food: SO good! Everything was super flavorful and delicious. Banh Xeo was my favorite one!…read more Service: Food was really fast. Ambiance: Clean and very authentic.

I went to pick up an order from Saigon in Malden, and I was shocked by how dirty the bathroom was…read more-- it was really disgusting and made me uncomfortable. The food itself was okay, but cleanliness is a big deal, and this really needs improvement. Restaurants can have great dishes, but a dirty bathroom leaves a bad impression and makes me think twice about coming back. I hope management addresses this soon.

Wanted Pho the other night desperately but wanted to try somewhere different from our standard…read more(Saigon) OMG So glad we did... This place is GREAT... The Pho broth might have been the best Ive ever had, Portion was a little bit less meat than XL I have had in other places, but delish still. Coconut Curry was insane tasty, again Portions werent so large that I had major leftovers but I ordered enough of everything that we all had enough food to eat. The Clay Pot wasnt my fave (I didnt order so that makes sense) but I dont love certain things in my plates - the fish items were too much for me, but they LOVED it... Everything was great. Might be the new Pho spot and will probably order a lot more & Ill update as needed!

The price for this big plate of rice is $17. Pretty standard. I like how it's quick service and…read moreeasy to park. The menu is pretty various so you can have lot of options to choose from. As Vietnamese I rate this place 4/5 for taste. It is standard for sure. Will come back for that quick and hearty Viet food.

Super convenient location inside the 99 supermarket in Malden. Huge parking lot and if you need…read moreasian groceries, this is the place that will have it all! Staff are friendly here and despite a small storefront, there is so much to choose from! Not only are you getting banh mi sandwiches, they also have rice rolls, rice plates and baked goods! There are other things too. Banh mi - We like the special cold cut combo, and they were $7.50 each. These were excellent! Bread was perfectly crisp and filling was good proportions. Flavor was good and it satisfies! Egg rolls - $1.25 each. They are small but pack great crisp and the filling is tasty. Get 4 or 5. Rice roll plate - Not sure of the price but appears to be good portions and comes with one egg roll and it has some cold cut style meats. Includes fish sauce and you can ask for it to be spicy and they give you the spiciest (but so good) red chilies! 4 banh mi's, 5 egg rolls and the rice roll plate was $45.xx. This place is take out only but there are some tables in the middle area. This is not a place to go for a date...just for good eats.

Solid chicken pho with light, aromatic and flavorful chickeny clean broth and chunks of meat…read more Ordering was a touch confusing, you order in the middle where there is a break in between the glass cases on the counter before the register, but there isn't a sign or numbering system. Service was very fast. My partner had a BBQ pork banh mi and that was very fresh and tasty. Lots of food court seating with many tables that could have used a bit of a wipe, but we still enjoyed our meal. Would return when I want some fast and fresh Viet food!

Loved the vibes! It was still popping at 8pm so we had to wait a bit. It was small and intimate…read moreinside, but vibrant in a romantic essence. The menu is limited so there's not a lot of options. I did enjoy Mushroom Noodles and my friend liked the Seafood Festival Noodles. The dishes itself were large, vibrantly colored, with lots of flavor profiles and ingredients. The two entrees were good and had potential but ultimately not authentic enough. Service was fantastic and the hostess/waitress took great care of us! I would definitely give this place another try and order more of their popular items. To note, the two tables outside the dining area are also dog friendly!

Another excellent experience from the Cicada family of restaurants. Overall I really enjoyed the…read morefood and thought that the majority of the dishes were excellent and unique. Similar to Saigon BabyIon, I thought they did a great job at selecting the right dishes for the season. There were a mix of lighter more refreshing dishes as well as heartier ones which felt right for the end of summer/start of fall. The hot dishes (esp the soup) came out piping hot, while the cold dishes came out cold which I thought was a nice contrast and made everything seem very fresh. I look forward to returning soon!

Now known as Areca Asian Bar!! I met a friend for dinner and everything was fantastic. Service was…read morea little on the slow paced side but we appreciated that they weren't trying to rush us out of the restaurant like a lot of places do these days. We ordered the veggie tempura, a fried rice with tofu, a sushi roll (can't remember which one), and the chicken breast skewer. The chicken breast skewer was a little over done but I guess that's better than underdone! Oh and the side salad was yummy-the greens were fresh and the dressing was sweet and tangy. The veggie tempura and the fried rice were my favorite, both things were very tasty and had just the right amount of oil. I will definitely be ordering both another time. They even brought out a chocolate mousse for my bday which was a very nice touch. Ambience was relaxed and not too crowded. Definitely come and check it out for yourself!

Went for dinner with a friend- we were seated right away. Food was amazing- we both had sushi which…read morewas very fresh and delicious! The service was perfect- the server was very attentive without being over bearing. The ambiance was perfect for an evening catching up with a friend. Highly recommend!!