Small place. Few tables. You can sit on the counter. The service staff is friendly and welcoming. The food comes out quick. It was busy in early evening but you do get a table after small wait. The food on right on point. Just great. Not very pricy. Overall good Vietnamese food. read more

Cash only / crowded / excellent value Vietnamese food. If you order Thai iced tea, ask for reduced ice. Too much ice = less tea and a weak taste. Located on Macdougal Street in Greenwich Village (near Washington Square Park & NYU) Saigon Shack is a great place to go for excellent & affordable Vietnamese cuisine. I had lunch here this week, tried the Grilled Chicken lemongrass Pho and Sautéed Beef Cubes with Vermicelli. First the Pho- it was very flavorful and the grilled chicken was moist & tasty. Not skimpy on the portions either - could have easily been shared by two people. Ditto for the beef - tender and full of flavor. Although the place was packed, I only waited five minutes for a table. Service was prompt & efficient. Food was served hot, steam rising from the plates. The Thai iced tea was the only weak spot -- very bland and too much ice diluted the drink. Overall, very happy I found Saigon Shack. Food is five star. Ambience & drinks is less than five. Think I will try doing takeout next time & pass on the drinks. Compared with the Vietnamese fare I've tried in Brooklyn, Saigon Shack is the clear winner. Similar prices but big difference in the food. No comparison. read more

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Service is a bit wonky, we stood outside in a line to later learn that there was a list that one worker had created. Once we sat we didn't get the run down on how to order (use app and pay with card or order with a waiter and pay cash) so we flagged someone down to figure out how. Pho was good! The broth could was missing the spices and felt more commercialized. On the plus both my bowl of chicken pho and my friends traditional beef were very meaty -- we both enjoyed this! read more

Mediocre and expensive. Hello Saigon which is right next door is significantly better in quality and price read more

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

There's a lot to explore on this stretch of MacDougal, first and foremost being Saigon Shack. I can't speak to how the food compares to other Vietnamese places in the city or really how it stacks up to a bowl of pho served sidewalk-side in Ho Chi Minh but it was delicious and hearty and very reasonably priced, relative to other froufrou brunch spots. I was pretty hungry and while the others in my group all went with the pho, I ordered the summer rolls with the soy protein, the mango and papaya salad with steamed shrimp, and the sautéed daily veggies (which also included generous chunks of the soy protein). The protein or fake meat or whatever it was, was absolutely delicious. I get a little grossed out by imitation meat but I could have eaten a whole bowl of this with some rice by itself. The salad came in a heaping mountain with some delicious dressing on the side. And the summer rolls were a great, refreshing alternative to the spring rolls (which tend to make me break out in these splotchy zits that used to be the bane of my teenage existence), though pretty messy to eat with one's bare hands. Bits of vermicelli flying everywhere. Love the four-rack condiments jar - green chiles, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, and sriracha. My only gripe is as we were ordering and I mentioned the cucumber drink, I noticed the waitress was not writing anything down and I knew deep down in my gut she would forget it. Which is fine. Not that I really needed sweet cucumber squeezin's. I'll try it another day. Cash only. On the weekends, get here right when it opens so you don't have to wait. Text, call, harangue everyone else to get there right at 11am when they flip the sign because they won't seat you until the entire group is here. Don't invite the one friend who says they'll be there at 9:30 and won't get there until 9:50 (often, I am shamefully that person). read more

Very lively and busy feel. Food however is phenomenal! I've had a lot of viet food and I will have to say the Saigon pho broth is top tier! I would revival it to my mom's. Very fast service and although it was crowded, we were sat in 10 minutes. We ordered the viet iced coconut coffee, summer rolls, and Saigon pho and shrimp and egg roll vermicelli. Great find in nyc! read more

I came here for the first time with my friend. I really enjoyed it. First of all, it was super busy, which is always a good sign. If you're entire party is not with you, they will not seat you, so make sure everyone's there. Once you sit down, water cups comes. Your waitress immediately greets you and youre give menus. Drinks vary from teas, to sodas, to my favorite: THAI TEA. Once ordered, they get to the table super quickly. Order your food, don't ask questions. This is a fast paced environment, DONT be annoying. They don't like that. Lol if you order appetizers, they will come out with the food too. Once the food arrives (which is incredibly quick) it is fresh and hot and delicious. I loved my Combo, my friends oxtail was tasty (although the broth was a bit simple compared to the other pho's). Overall it was delicious, i would definitely come back. BRING CASH! It's cash only! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! read more

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The vegetarian pho is very flavorful. The broth has a nice fresh taste (and not bland) and is even better with the siracha and hoisin. This was really satisfying because most vegetarian pho broths that Ive had aren't usually flavorful. So this was a major plus. Everything in the bowl tasted fresh and hearty. My only complaint is that they kinda skimped out on the soy protein. For a 15 -17 dollar pho, I was hoping for a bit more than one decent sized and three small chunks of soy protein :/ read more

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

One of the best pho spots around. Cash only but you can order from your card to use credit card. Oxtail pho was great. Beef was so tender, worth the extra money Spicy brisket Bahn mi was pretty good. Could try another type read more

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Loved this place. Great service and delicious food. The pho was so chewy and didn't get soggy. It really hit the spot. We got the SS Pho and the grilled pork bahn mi. Both were delicious. Will definitely come back here!! We came at an odd time (3 pm) and needed to wait around 15 min for a table to open up. Seems like the line would be longer during normal meal times. read more

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Pho was a regular part of my college diet so I was excited to give this place a try! Arrival and wait: Came here at 7pm on Saturday with a couple of friends; this place was BUSTLING. There was a line outside so we put our names down. Got seated after 25-30 mins. Food: The food came out SO fast. We were worried that with the place at max capacity AND the 25-30 min wait to get a table, dinner would take forever. Thankfully, that was not the case! After we ordered, the food came out in 10ish minutes. We ordered the saigon pho, peiking duck bahn mi, and summer rolls. Saigon Pho was DELICIOUS. Broth is delicious/flavorful, meat was good, and noodles were not clumping. Would definitely get this again. Peiking Duck Bahn Mi was meh - it was good, don't get me wrong. But it wasn't as flavorful and for the price I paid (~9 bucks), I think that if I wanted a Bahn Mi at this place, I'd try for a cheaper option next time like the classic (~$5). Summer Rolls were good with plenty of shrimp stuffed inside! Service: Great service! The waitress was very attentive - we had our drinks refilled, she checked on us regularly Atmosphere: Very casual. Great place for friends to hang out! It can be a bit loud, depending on where you are seated. Wouldn't have a date here personally, but I would bring friends for a casual, relatively quick dinner. Overall: Popular for a good reason! Worth the wait, food comes out really quickly, service is wonderful. Highly recommend the pho, which I would get again if I come back again. Also, note that this place is CASH ONLY! read more

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My friends and I came here on a cold, rainy day (depressing I know) and were all in the mood for some amazing pho in the village so Saigon Shack seemed like our best bet and fortunately we were not disappointed. The tables are already stocked with the works and the food doesn't take too long to come out either. We all ordered different types of pho. Personally, I got the Saigon Shack Pho and wasn't disappointed. First, the bowls of pho are HUGE so if you want to order appetizers that's fine but I wouldn't overdo it. Second, the pho itself is absolutely delicious. The broth itself is on the lighter side but that's why there's different types of chili sauce to add on to it to reach your desired spice level (for a lack of better terms). My friends and I all liked this place and I could definitely see myself venturing back here. read more

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I'm always in the search for amazing pho but sadly that's hard to find in the city. Most times I end up with a very sad bowl of veggies, boiled chicken and rice noodles with a maybe acceptable broth. Saigon Shack on the other hand is pho from heaven. I dream about swimming in a bowl of their pho on rainy and snowy days. And my best friend and I order from Saigon Shack together and cry on our tough days cause self care lol. Post covid, they've set up cute outdoor seating at the entrance. You order from the counter and when the food is ready you find a table outside to eat, no wait service! Also it's still cash only (which is the only negative I have since it's covid). You can find glass at the counter separating the staff and the customers with a huge bottle of sanitizer at the counter. They've also set up a cute pick up table as well. There's always great ambiance on the street and it's perfect for outdoor dining! Everyone should experience the incredible pho from Saigon shack at least once and once you've tried it once you'll be HOOKED. Trust me :) read more

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

Love love love . You might have to wait in a line , but I'd say it's pretty worth it . I usually get the SS pho , and I really enjoy it . Try to go in group of 2 or 3 anything more than that you'll be waiting for a while read more

My favorite pho place and also many others' favorite as well! While the line can be a bit intimidating, I'd highly recommend waiting if you haven't been here before. It also moves quite fast and they have a pretty good system of making sure things are moving along. A classic bowl at Saigon shack is THE BEST thing to eat after a hangover. Not sure if I've found a better bowl of pho in Manhattan yet. I always get their pho. The broth is packed with flavor and I think that's what makes the pho here so good. It comes out very fast as well. It's very simple but SO SOLID. I've had the summer rolls and spring rolls here too - would recommend either as a good appetizer! This place is CASH ONLY!!!!! There is an atm nearby , but it's easier to come prepared. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for a casual but amazing meal! read more

large portion sizes for a reasonable price! i got the ss spicy brisket banh mi and the bread was toasted a good amount and tasted fresh and fluffy. the sandwich was massive and super stuffed with brisket (a little overstuffed, could've used some other ingredients tbh) but overall it was very yummy and a filling meal read more

This is the real deal pho. The broth, noodles, and meat are all high quality and as authentic as it gets in NYC. I keep craving and coming back! read more

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I love this place's pho. I've been here a couple of times now and even though I live in Brooklyn, this is one of those places that I would frequent to if I was craving pho. The service is pretty quick and even though there always seems to be a line, it seems to go pretty quickly. My most recent visit was last night and it was also my first time not ordering pho. I decided to try the shrimp po boy and also got the fried spring rolls as an appetizer to start. The spring rolls came out nice and hot. Perfect for the cold and wet weather yesterday. For $5, it seemed like a pretty good deal for 4 of the spring rolls. The shrimp po boy was also pretty darn good. Although I couldn't taste much of the sauce that was inside the po boy. I want to try the traditional banh mi next time for comparison. The pho...the pho is pretty freaking darn good. The broth is rich with flavor and the noodles are the perfect consistency (not too soft or overcooked). I usually get the beef balls and they're always on point. My boyfriend usually gets the thin slices of beef and he's quite a fan. Their menu is also very student-friendly--the prices are a really good deal for what you're getting. BUT as a reminder, this place is cash only, so remember to bring enough cash for your meal! read more

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COVID-19 outdoor dining review: my friend and I were craving Vietnamese food for lunch, so walked over to Saigon Shack this afternoon. They have a few outdoor tables set up, and we were lucky enough to snag the last open one! My friend got the vermicelli noodles with spicy short rib, and I got the Saigon pho (beef pho with brisket + beef balls), we also ordered some veggie spring rolls to share. Everything here really hit the spot: the veggie spring rolls were piping hot and crispy, but not too heavy. The Saigon pho was excellent: the broth was so rich but none of the meat was overly fatty, and the soup/noodles/meat ratio was spot on. Service was fast and the food was pretty cheap too, bill came out to less than $20 a person, before tip. Overall, solid spot for a quick, casual meal. Would definitely come back! read more

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Always great food and service flavorful space great space moves fast small wait times.

Went here for the first time and really enjoyed it! I ordered Vietnamese coffee with coconut milk and it was great. The grilled lemongrass chicken pho was delicious and very flavorful. I will definitely go back! FYI: They only take cash but they do have an online system where you sign-up for an account through a QR code specific for your table to order and pay via card. They don't take reservations (the food is worth the wait). read more

sad that this place is not now i remember it (also my fault from expecting the same as 10 years ago?) I don't know... the broth was very watery and not flavorful read more

Delicious pho in Greenwich Village! Beware of the wait. We came here at 6 and the wait was less than 10 minutes but once 6:30 hit, a line started to form out the door. Wooden furniture inside with tables and bar-type seating. It's crowded but not too loud. Service is super quick! Pho is a great price for Manhattan ($9.75 for beef pho) vs $14 at a lot of other places. We ordered beef pho and summer rolls with shrimp. The bowl of pho seemed to be never ending and good portion of meat! The broth has flecks of meat in it and is sweeter than you'd expect - still delicious though. Overall a wonderful meal and would come back and bring more people too! read more

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Great vietnamese food! I had the pho with meatballs and a pork belly banh mi (sandwich). Both were delicious especially the banh mi. I actually went back again just for the banh mi on several occasions. The service was also very good. We got seated immediately (we were pretty lucky given the place seems to be relatively popular for dinner). Definitely worth the trouble of withdrawing cash from the bank! read more

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Service: have space heaters and a couple chairs and tables outdoor. The tables aren't too spaced out from each other. No indoor dining, as per NY rules. Friendly staff. Food: delicious broth for pho! Only downside is that the soup got cold so quickly. Serving size is definitely filling. Banh mi was a bit dry on the inside. read more

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

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Cash only which I find annoying as it's tax breaks for the business. The food was pretty good but lacked the flavor intensity. The Thai ice tea was really watery. It was average and nothing special read more

Came for Friday night dinner with my boyfriend (15 min wait) and ordered a SS banh mi ($5!!!) and a Saigon Shack house special pho, which had a variety of beef. We both enjoyed the banh mi, which is a definite bang for your bunk and has great texture (smooth pate with pate constrasting with the crunchy pickled veggies. I've had people tell me it's the best banh mi they've had, but while I enjoyed it a lot it didn't blow me away. The pho was generously portioned and broth flavorful! Overall really enjoyed the vibe (and my boyfriend enjoyed the bitter + sweet Vietnamese coffee). read more

This place is always so busy but they also always find a table for us. I don't like pho or Vietnamese cuisine in general to be honest with you but this place is just something else. The pho is the BEST pho in the city in my opinion and I always get their Banh Mi which is also sooooo delicious. I've been here several times and will def come back again and bring my friends. read more

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

Another no frills spot that I can add to my repertoire when I get those cravings. It's a straight forward procedure. You put your name on the waiting list, wait a bit and then, go, go, go! I highly recommend the cucumber juice as it is very refreshing and a perfect contra to the fantastic tasting grilled Lemongrass Chicken Pho. The service compliments the no BS tone set by Saigon Shack. We were literally done in around 25 minutes and left very satisfied. read more

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Wouldn't get the pho - we tried the classic and the special spicy and both had super mushy, overcooked noodles, and the broth both lacked flavor and tasted weird. A really indescribable but unpleasant aftertaste read more

This was a fun, well-run establishment with fast-service, good food, and refreshing Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Had the vermicelli with grilled chicken and it was a tasty salad-like dish with vegetables and a sweet side sauce that added that "umph" to the dish. I came with a friend and we shared sweet potato fries that were surprisingly really good! Coming back next time we are in the village. Thanks! read more

This place is busyyy. Got there at 6:30pm on a Wednesday and waited 30 min for a table for 2. Food was ok. The fried egg rolls were ok but the fish sauce was lacking in flavor. I did appreciate that it came out with pre cut lettuce leaves though. Easy eating! The pho flavor was great but very very mild. If the flavor was stronger this spot would perfectt. If you prefer your pho flavors a bit on the mild side then this could be your new spot! read more

The banh mi at Saigon Shack is delicious, and combined with the fact that it's not pricey at all, it makes for an even better meal. This time, we were seated at the bar area -- the service is fast, and adequate. Really, nothing to complain about that. read more

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Pho was amazing! The service is also so quick, the only downside is that this place is so popular there's always a wait! We did have to wait, but once seated, we got our pho pretty quick. A decent portion size too. I've been here before, but not to eat in. And I've had their bahn mi before which is also delicious. Got the pho tho since we were sitting in, and it also didn't disappoint. read more

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

Good and quick bahn mi's bread is crunchy and fillings are pretty good. I like the saltiness you get when the pate and mayo mix and I didn't feel like there was enough so if you like that like me maybe ask for extra mayo to get that umami flavor. The veggies in the sandwich are good. Good quick lunch spot to eat really quick and keep going. I try not to walk around with bahn mi because it's stinky but the stink is so worth it read more

pretty good! I tried the classic banh mi, pho, and spring roll dishes, which are my typical favorites. The banh mi and spring roll dishes were good, but my favorite was the pho. The broth was super rich with flavor. while i feel like i've had better banh mis at other places in nyc, the pho was definitely up there among my favorites. read more

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

This place is amazing but like other reviewers have mentioned, expect a wait at most times! I've tried the pho, sandwich, and spring/summer rolls which are all delicious. They have plenty of options for vegetarians too which is awesome. The only thing that would make this place better is if they have lunch specials! If the wait is too long or you're in a rush I would definitely recommend ordering ahead and picking up your food, which is always packaged well and tastes so fresh. It is cash only but now they let you order via a QR code that is at every table so you can order online and pay with a credit card, then they'll bring your order to your table. Their Vietnamese iced coffee is delicious but extremely strong (as is their regular coffee)! This place is a fan favorite for a reason and is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area (or if you're not)! read more

The pho was really good and full of ingredients. Other pho I have had in NY sometimes lacks ingredients but this one was very filling I took more than half to go. The flavor was great. Vietnamese coffee was too sweet for me but I think I just need to stop ordering that cuz they are always too sweet for my taste. Also I didn't order with a server I ordered online and my food came in 5 minutes. The servers were helpful though read more

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

In person you will most likely have a good experience. If you order delivery don't expect fresh vegetables, they pack lettuce and herbs together with hot food, what is supposed to be fresh and crispy arrives wilted and cooked. NYS has health standards on how food is handled, this place is missing common sense. read more

Quickly becoming my go to viet food spot! Food is super affordable and delicious with huge portion sizes! The interior is clean with not much seating, and the seating at the front is all group seating, so there was a little bit of a wait when we went at about 7:30 on a Sunday. Service is great and turnover is pretty quick as well. Banh Mi: I got the classic Banh Mi and it was actually the best banh mi I've ever had. And it was only $5! It was filled with super fresh veggies veggies like carrots and also meat and was incredibly well seasoned. I also loved that there were a variety of different Banh mis, which I am excited to try in the future! 5/5 Chicken Pho: Definitely very flavorful and huge portion sizes, like this could probably be split into 2 meals. The noodles were cooked to a perfect texture and the broth was both light, but hearty on a cold winter day! Around $11 which is super affordable! 5/5 read more

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