This little place is exactly why Yelp exists. it's SO GOOD! I visit my sister in NYC multiple times a year and this place is a MUST go. Every single thing on the menu is so good. they are always busy, service is super fast and friendly and the food is always so fresh. I get a lemongrass chicken bowl and add a side of peanut sauce. The pho is amazing too. sweet potato fries and summer rolls for an appetizer choice are so good. the sauce that comes with the fries is tasty -- it's a Vietnamese style house mayo that is so unique and good. I don't usually use mayo, but I splurge when these fries are involved. Highly recommend this gem of a quintessential NYC restaurant. read more

The food was delicious! If you're paying by card, you order through a QR code. I wasn't a big fan of this setup because you don't really have a server readily available to ask questions or get recommendations from. My biggest issue was the dining environment. It was about 92°F outside and there was no AC. They did have a couple of fans running to help with the heat, but unfortunately, they weren't enough. The restaurant has an open-kitchen concept, which is nice because you can see the kitchen, but you can also feel the heat coming from it. With the front door left open, the summer heat was coming in as well, making it extremely hot inside. There were also quite a few flies circling around, which I'm assuming was partly due to the door being left open. That made the dining experience less comfortable, especially while eating. I would've given 5 stars for the food because it was delicious, but the heat, flies, and overall dining environment really took away from the experience. I'd definitely come back for the food, but I hope they find a better solution for keeping the restaurant cool and comfortable during the summer months. read more

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The flavor here is really good. This is coming from a family that resides in Orange County, CA. For those who are unaware, there is a big Vietnamese presence here. With that said, we have picky eaters when it comes to Viet flavors. Love their cucumber lemonade. Pairs well with the charred meats. Mango and papaya salad was also a nice punch of flavors. Grilled Pork Chops and Shrimp delivered. Fried Spring Rolls could have been a bit crispier. Perhaps a different wrap or cooked a bit longer? Flavor, however, was good. When we stepped in, the server kindly asked other patrons to shift a little at a table to accommodate our small group. Love how their interaction was seamless and helpful. Inside, you have multiple smaller tables that can sit between 2 and 4 people. There are also outside seating areas, as well if you want to have a street view. Overall, great place to get Vietnamese food. FYI, it's cash only. There is an ATM outside if you need some green, but you can also order online. Just need to inform the service team. read more

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A friend and I came by for lunch on a Sunday and they were quite busy. We decided to share a Classic Beef Pho ($13.95) and Grilled Pork Banh Mi ($12.95). The food came out fairly quick and everything was solid. I'm surprised how popular this spot is. I'm not saying it's bad, but it's nothing that special either. I suppose with not many Vietnamese option in Manhattan, this is as good as it gets. Note: Cash only, which is a bit annoying even though they have an ATM in front of the restaurant. Luckily, there's a BofA at the end of the block if you bank with them. read more

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A reliable favorite for Vietnamese food, and they always deliver. Great option for lunch, quick, satisfying, and consistently good. This is one I keep coming back to. read more

Place is small and cozy. Had the lemongrass pho, classic beef pho & grilled pork chop with rice! It was absolutely delicious and the food came out quickly. They are cash only but also had a QR code to place your order online with card. Would recommend and come back to try more! read more

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Come here for the hot "something" if you're freezing your butt off. Use the bathroom, get warm inside and out before paying cash only for mediocre food. The Vegetarian Pho was ok. It was hot, had some flavor but nowhere near authentic flavors. But we're grateful for getting warm here on a cold day. Service is slow but that was ok as it allowed us to get warmer for longer :) read more

Saigon Shack - Vegeterian Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I came here with my dad for lunch. We shared the fresh spring rolls with shrimp, the mango-papaya salad, and a pork bahn mi. The food was delicious. Service was fast; we were in and out in under 40 minutes. The restaurant is cash-only, so plan accordingly. read more

Saigon Shack - Spring rolls (left) and Young Papaya and Mango Salad (right) - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I had a nice visit here. The grilled shrimp noodle was good and fresh. I liked the lychee soda and Thai iced tea. I would love to come back and try the pho. It is cash only and if you use card you order at table. read more

A nice relatively inexpensive dinner with friends. There were three of us. Two ordered the Saigon Pho and one the Vegetarian Pho. We found the Saigon Pho flavorful with a decent amount of noodles and protein. The Vegetarian one also had a lot of veggies and more of a vegetable broth flavor (which makes sense) that was less flavorful than the beef broth. We felt they didn't give enough sprouts for three bowls, but I assume people don't even eat what's put on the table, and I'm we could've asked for more if we wanted it. Service was a little scattered because it was a busy and prime dinner time but everyone was nice. There was a wait but they were able to accommodate us and put us outside because we had a dog. There aren't many tables outside only 4 two tops and 1 one top. Overall, would certainly come back again, we asked about the shrimp pho and apparently it gets good reviews, as well, so something to try next time. read more

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Came on a Thursday evening at 7:30pm and was seated within 10 minutes. The place is cash only but if you order online you can pay by card (price is a couple dollars more) and the food will automatically come to the table. - Shrimp Summer rolls: classic, can't go wrong - Spicy S.S. Special Phở: huge bowl with a good amount of meats. I would say the spice level is minimal so you can still taste the beef broth without overpowering it. Casual, no frills place. Service was fast, we put in the order online and it came within 10 minutes. read more

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We missed Saigon Shack last year. We made a point to visit this time. Some of the best Vietnamese food around the area. It always seems to be busy even at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. We ordered the Classic Banh mi which consist of Vietnamese ham, Vietnamese bacon, pate, lettuce, pickled daikon, and carrots, cucumber, and baguette. I had the grilled lemon grass chicken bun (vermicelli). Please note that this is a cash only restaurant. Service is swift. Staff are constantly delivering meals or cleaning tables. The meals were delicious, just as good as I remembered them. Consistent, good quality food. Glad we made the stop. Parking is a challenge. Use public transport, ridesharing, or taxi. read more

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My friends and I all got the classic beef pho because we couldn't decide what to get... and peer pressure lol. The staff were friendly and attentive. We ordered fried dumplings and spring rolls as appetizers which came out fast. All 6 phos came out even faster! All of our bowls were full and no complaints. Each table had siracha and Hoisin sauce ready to use. I enjoyed the broth the most! Light yet flavorful By the time we left, there was a gathering outside waiting for a seat. It is small inside but get there around 6 on a weeknight and you'll be fine!! read more

Saigon Shack - Classic Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

This place is great in the winter when you're looking for warm refuge with good food but a little less great in the summer when it's hot and a tad bit humid inside. The vermicelli bowl was very good & great portions! But it tends to get quite smoky in here with the grilling. Be aware they are a cash only establishment. read more

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Overall: D // 2 stars About three years ago, I had a very intriguing crab cake fusion style Banh Mi that was quite impressive, so i figured I would return to try the rest of their menu. Their spicy brisket banh mi in particular caught my eye, featuring an interesting pineapple slaw that seemed like it would work well. While there was a plentiful amount of meat, I didn't want to eat most of it because it was dry. The beef jus and pineapple sauce could not save how dry the meat was, which is disappointing. Given that this place is also cash only and $15 is not cheap for a Banh Mi compared to other options within a reasonable radius, this is an unfortunate development. The restaurant itself is also quite cramped and so there was nothing positive about the dining experience. Food: -1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: -1 Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 2 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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Finally stopped by, been meaning to try Stopped here on a Saturday after for an early dinner after seeing a play..a bit of a wait on line..not too bad. Sat at the bar...friendly staff sat me down with a place setting and some water. Took my order promptly and sat down to one of the best pho I've had. The broth was fantastic and flavorful, the most meat I've EVER had in a bowl of pho and the noodles were plenty! Cannot wait to come back for another soon..my new fave read more

Saigon Shack - Classic beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Went to try this place . Got the Grilled chicken/shrimp/spring roll vermicelli and is decent.. just okay not that great .. but is still good read more

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True authentic Vietnamese. First time in years having pho resembling the amazing pho I had in over in Saigon, Vietnam. I might be even better! The broth is light but dense with flavor. I had the rare beef pho that finishes cooking in the broth. Tender and delicious. Perfect noodles, herbs, etc. very, very good read more

Saigon Shack - Classic Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I love the food at Saigon shack. I've havent had their food in awhile and luckily I was blessed with some food from them being under the weather. Love the flavor of the chicken pho and the broccoli . Definitely check them out. read more

Saigon Shack - Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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CAHS ONLY!!! Place was not crowded, only a few patrons on an early Sunday evening. They move kinda slow, but the food was worth it. Small restaurant, 6 tables in covered front patio. Clean bathroom, efficient yet less than friendly (seems to be the NY way) serving staff. THE FOOD: Vegetarian Pho with beef broth - The broth needed no added flavoring. The tofu/soy protein was HELLA GOOD super seasoned. Loved all the big pieces of veggies up in there. Classic beef Pho - my friend loved it. Pork Dumplings - nice crisp. Seasoned filling. read more

Saigon Shack - Classic Beef Pho with fried egg. Pork dumplings - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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While this neighborhood has an abundance of appealing eating options, after noticing the numerous (approaching 3,000) reviews on Yelp, I decided to mosey over to Saigon Shack for food needs. Since it was closing in under an hour, Saigon Shack wasn't too packed but there were still people dining in and coming in. I placed my order, paid in cash, and then waited about 10 minutes for my food. I ordered the grilled pork chops banh mi ($12.95) which came with mayo, cucumber, carrots, and daikon. And cilantro but I elected to remove it. You also have your choice of spicy or non-spicy. They use a soy glaze for the chop, and I thought I detected some ginger in the glaze as well. The whole sandwich was pretty filling and tasty, with a reasonable portion of pork. The banh mi was just what I needed, and hopefully I can try more of Saigon Shack's offerings another time! read more

The beef pho is a bit small and not much meat in it. The thai tea was the star of this meal - it came out unmixed, so you can tell that its using real tea and condensed milk; there wasn't any additional sweetener used either, so it wasn't too sweet. The shrimp summer rolls are almost too sticky - they fall apart when you try to pull them apart, and the peanut sauce is on the watery side. Overall, an alright pho spot. read more

Saigon Shack - Classic Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

This place is cash only. This was my first time here. I ordered the Spicy S.S. Special Pho. Overall, it was okay. The meat was a little weird for me. read more

Saigon Shack - Spicy S.S. Special Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Price is very reasonable given the location. Portion was very generous as well - I couldn't even finish my vermicelli bowl in one setting. However, I do wish the dish would come with more fish sauce. The place was always packed but we were lucky to score the bar seats. Service was speedy. read more

Saigon Shack - Shrimp, pork, and spring roll vermicelli bowl. - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

This is one of my favorite spots for both dine-in and takeout in the West Village. The food is good quality and reasonably priced, and the service is also great. The location itself is small, so the seating can be cramped at times but that's because it's always busy (imo because the food is so good). Be prepared to pay with cash! The fried spring rolls and pork summer rolls were tasty, and the Saigon pho was solid. The grilled pork chops banh mi sandwich is probably my favorite item on the menu. The bread is crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside, the pork is seasoned well and not very tough, and the veggies pair well. Also, I usually ask for no mayo and put hoisin sauce on the bread instead. read more

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Walked in on a Sunday night after seeing how popular it was on Yelp. The wait was fairly quick, just about 10 min for two people. Tables were turned over quickly and service was fast. There were a lot of college students grabbing quick bites. But the pho was honestly one of the worst I've had in the city, or ever. I got the saigon pho and it was so bland. I'll give them credit for the large portion size, but the noodles were grainy and the meat was chunky and difficult to chew. Even hoisin couldn't save the dish. Tldr; good for quick eats but would not recommend the pho. Also cash only. read more

Saigon Shack - Saigon Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered mango and papaya salad - which was ok. But the vermicelli with grilled chicken, egg roll, and shrimp was great. Especially the egg rolls. They are excellent. read more

Had a great experience at Saigon Shack. The staff was really nice, the food was really good, and the atmosphere was great too. We had the Thai iced tea and the Saigon pho, and both hit the spot. Definitely a solid place to come back to. read more

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This has been on my radar for a while. I stopped by sat on the bar for lunch. It's cash only. I ordered the oxtail pho, there's are two giant pieces of oxtail in the bowl. A little let down is the broth, it's lacking a little flavor. I've been to really good pho places but this didn't stand out. I ordered a side of grill pork chop on the side. It's kinda too dry. Service is fast, staffs are friendly. It's a good place for a quality quick fit. For $25 a bowl is a bit high for Vietnamese pho. read more

I never liked Banh Mi until I tried the one from this place. The toasted bread, high quality ingredients, and just general sandwhich experience was excellent. I'm so happy I finally got to enjoy Banh Mi!! Would absolutely recommend!! read more

Nice cozy pho spot without needing to go to C-town. Cash only. Good service. We had the regular pho, spicy pho and chicken pho along with summer rolls and spring rolls. The rolls were excellent especially the spring rolls. Not too greasy, great flavor and nice crunch. Chicken pho's broth was nice. The chicken was grilled though instead of the traditional poached style but still good. The beef pho broth lacked depth and lacked flavor. The noodles and meats were excellent though but the broth had got to bring it! read more

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Fried spring rolls are great. I love putting them in a lettuce wrap, decked out with the cucumbers, carrots, sriracha, hoisin, etc, the works. The fish sauce is so good though on the more milder side. I like to keep the fish sauce for the meat that comes with the pho. Grilled pork chops pho. Holy. This is the one I get every time. The broth is so deep and flavorful. I wanted to take the left over broth to go so I could sip sip sip again at home. I never quite finish the pork chops in the pho though. They're a little tough and, maybe it's because the broth absorbs the flavor, bland. I usually dunk it in hoisin and sriracha sauce! Still worth for that a-tier salty umami broth. Thai ice tea is fine - I like the crushed ice they use. Usually there's a bit of a wait/it's crowded but I've never had to wait all too long for a table for 2. They only take cash. If you want to use card, they make you take an odd work around by ordering the food online even though you're dining in. Great place for pho near Washington square park! A+ read more

Saigon Shack is always a reliable place to grab some tasty Vietnamese food! It's not the best in the city necessarily, but I always enjoy it. I normally get the classic beef pho. The sleeper hit is really their sweet potato fries - the house made mayo is so good and the fries are always warm and fresh and fluffy! Keep in mind you need cash and it's a popular spot so you might need to wait! I'd also be ready to order ASAP if you're going during a peak time since they move really fast. read more

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Heard great things about their vegetarian banh mi and had to stop in for one! My sister has never tried one before but was in love with the lemongrass chicken one! I basically devoured mine. They use soy protein (seitan?) and it was cooked so beautifully you'd almost think it was real meat. Generous amount of classic toppings + got the mayo and chili oil to add -- both are cruuuuccciiiaaalll! The shrimp summer rolls tasted so fresh and the peanut sauce alongside them was just as flavorful. would definitely come back for both next time I'm in the area. read more

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Foods were great but the service was mediocre at best. Pho was so much better than our expectation with a generous amount of meat but the noodle was overcooked to the point where it kept breaking into pieces as we tried to lift it up with chopsticks. Eggrolls were tiny but delicious. Wished they were bigger. A huge point deduction for not having an air conditioning in the restaurant! It was close to 90 degrees outside but the restaurant felt hotter. I couldn't believe that they didn't have an A/C. Felt bad for the kitchen staff too. read more

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A couple of us who were wandering around the village stopped in on a whim. I usually buy my bahn mi at the well known Banh Mi Saigon on Grand Street so I was pleasantly surprised when the ones I bought here were just as delicious. I don't know how they do it, but their bread has to be some of the most flavorful sandwich bread I've ever tasted! Kudos to whoever at this restaurant is baking the bread! read more

I have been ordering here for years, but about 6 months ago I started ordering from an amazing Vietnamese restaurant that had recently started providing delivery service. Although the food is good, the inconsistency in their service make it difficult to continue ordering here. I thought I would give it a try again tonight and can see that things haven't changed. So tonight the restaurant ran out of sprouts. Rather than running to the store, giving me a call, or simply omitting it, they sent the pho goodie bag with a hand full of lettuce. Did they think I wouldn't notice... or actually put lettuce in my soup? Recognizing that they are missing an important part of the dish, one would think they would honor the request I type every time in the comments in all caps: "EXTRA BASIL PLEASE", but I was only able to fish out 3 tiny leaves. This is common- thing sent with an item missing. Or a significant part of the dish missing. read more

Saigon Shack - Pho served with lettuce (no, thank you!) - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Seating was very quick (~10 min at dinner) and service was friendly and efficient. I had the grilled lemongrass chicken pho. I thought the broth had a lot of flavor and I liked the sweetness of it. Didn't need any hoisin sauce or sriracha. I'll def come back for an easy, no fuss meal. read more

Saigon Shack - Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

This place is legit. I have been really disappointed in the quality of Vietnamese food in Manhattan, but Saigon Shack hits. It's small, limited counter space and tables packed in, so it always feels crowded. It's not really a linger over your meal kinda place, it's more of a lunch joint. I've been twice and had the summer roll in warmer weather which was delicious, and just a few days ago had the chicken pho with a Thai iced tea. The Thai iced tea was good, strong, not insanely sweet. The chicken in the pho is grilled lemongrass chicken, which I am a big fan of. Even for places where the pho ga broth is good I don't normally eat much of the chicken cause boiled chicken is so boring. The lemongrass flavor infuses the broth, making it even more delicious. This place isn't super convenient to go get lunch from but I'll try to get back more often. read more

Saigon Shack - Chicken pho, Thai iced tea - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I love it!! Will come back. Great broth and beef. Price also very affordable for west village area (less than $20). Will come back for sure read more

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