Saigon Shack
Vietnamese Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
Greenwich Village, New York
The experts at Village Voice and New York Habitat recommend this place
"Get the pho or bahn mi and summer rolls, it's all good and cheap."(95 Tips)
"Try the Lemongrass Chicken Rice and African Nectar Tea! Awesome!!"(31 Tips)
"You can’t go wrong with the vegan pho or the fried fish banh mi."(204 Tips)
"Try the duck vermicelli and spicy brisket banh mi."(11 Tips)
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Rafael BravoAugust 7, 2013Although everyone comes here for the super tasty (and cheap) sandwiches, the Vietnamese drip coffee is awesome! Cash only by the way so plan ahead.
Especially like the spicy brisket bahn mi, but the more classic ones are good too. Limited seating, so I've only ever done take-out.
My favorite Vietnamese in all of NY. Lemon chicken Pho with sweet potato fries and I can never finish it all.
LDecember 26, 2016Really good noodle soup and good value. If there is a queue make sure u go to the front to get your name on the list otherwise you'll be waiting forever!
Martina ValleAugust 18, 2017Amazing food. Super fast. Cash only. Don't be scared about the line up :) ps: I got vermicelli noodles with shrimp. Nham.
My go to spot to pick up something and chill at Washington square park. Vermicelli is bomb, but you can't go wrong with other options!
Matt BentonNovember 22, 2016Pho is amazing. Remember it's cash only and often a long line of people so call ahead if you are planning to pick up anyway.
Nigel KongJune 2, 2016Good beef and huge portions. Light and savoury soup. Wait staff were nice and helpful too!
Their pork chops are delicious. Inexpensive place. The only bad thing is the place is really small so it's hard to get seating even in the middle of the day.
The vegetarian summer rolls are AMAZING. Actually you really can't go wrong with anything here, be it the pho or the bahm mi.
Always busy so expect a wait, but they're pretty quick. A good option to get your Vietnamese cravings satisfied if you don't want to trek to chinatown.
Jin MoonOctober 29, 2016Love the food but too crowded and they only take cash. Saigon pho and their Banh mi is really good. They need better space for the guests though.
Gabriel HayesAugust 13, 2015Awesome variety of pho. I prefer the Saigon Shack Pho made with thinly sliced beef, beef balls & house brisket.
Elizabeth SMarch 4, 2017Got the pho spicy special with brisket, shredded beef and beef balls. SO delicious. 11$
Define rude...you fuckin' hipsters need to realize this ain't your mommy and daddy's kitchen. Good food, great prices (for the area), fast/friendly efficient staff. 8/10.
One of the better viet places in ny. Spring rolls are in rice wrappers (how it is traditionally made). Broths are pretty good and not laden with salt.
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014This cash-only eatery serves up some excellent banh mi (get the Spicy Pork Chop) and pho. Beware of lines during peak dining hours, though.
Make sure to bring cash! Fried spring rolls are delectable as are the pork chop and lemongrass chicken phos. Vietnamese iced coffee is sooooo good too. :)
The most underrated menu item is the papaya & mango salad. Add lemongrass chicken or grilled pork chop & get spicy chili sauce for dressing.
Some of the best pho I've had in NY. Line can get quite long so try to go early or late.
I love the veggie pho. Thai ice tea is great too. Expect long waits but the place is very cheap. Cash only
Joshua RohrlachJanuary 3, 2014Short wait, but definitely worth it. They will try to get you in and out quickly, so don't expect a long stay. Food is great and cheap!
Generous portions and the pho was delicious, sweet potato fries are good too!
One of my go to Viet places in the city. Love all their pho and spring roll / summer rolls.
Aron SchindlerMay 15, 2015If you're really hungry, order a rice bowl with double meat! $12 won't get you more (really delicious) food in many other places!!
Ina LiFebruary 12, 2015Classic pho and fried spring roll. The meat is always so juicy and tender, not to mention how cheap they are!
Pol Gomà DeàsMay 6, 2016Delicious Phô, try the Saigon Shack one. It gets crowded, might have to wait 15mins. Only cash, no WiFi.
Andrew WongJuly 2, 2019Get the classic pho! The meat is such a good texture and tenderness. Great portions and cheap eats!
New York HabitatDecember 20, 2011Our go-to spot in the village, everything here is just really really tasty. We highly recommend the pho, spring rolls, and bahn mi.
Cheap and tasty food! Get the pho or vermicelli - you won't regret!
Max PolloSeptember 8, 2016Amazing banh mi & pho. One of the fastest service I've ever seen. Worth waiting for a table.
Saarim ZamanMarch 15, 2016The grilled chicken pho is great, but everything else on the menu looks just as good. Plus, the prices can't be beat
Classic NYU spot to get a quick meal - get the grilled chicken pho!
Daulet NurmanbetovFebruary 2, 2018Spicy S.S. special Phõ was amazing, especially if you like mildly spicy pho with a lot of meat!
Matthew TullyJune 19, 2015You can't go wrong here. Try the Pho & the Bhan Mi. Don't miss the coffee either.
Shrimp and spring rolls with vermicelli. Cheap and so tasty. Banh Mi really good too.
Jomi CubolOctober 22, 2014Spicy Brisket! Great deal for a great sandwich. Meaty, juicy, lots of flavor for $8 :)
Karan TamhaneMarch 5, 2016The spicy grilled beef banh mi was amazingly delicious. Do not dine in if you're by yourself though. They're a little rude.
Silvan DähnAugust 6, 2014Fast service and a very good bánh mì. It was pretty crowded when we were there.
Chicken lemongrass pho is delish, as well as the mango papaya salad (with viet chili dressing)
I take out either the Chicken Pho, Beef Ball Pho, Catfish Bahn Mi atleast 2x a week. Soup is amaze. Best (and only?) Vietnamese place in the area.
Fried spring rolls, pork summer rolls, grilled pork chop pho, and grilled pork chop bahn mi. Yes.
Rory ParnessNovember 25, 2015Duck bahn mi is the way to go. Lines are crazy though so get there at off hours.
Kristen MarieSeptember 7, 2020Beef pho was so good and authentic. The bahn mi is the best deal in town!
Arnaud RéautéNovember 24, 2015Great choice of banh Mi, bo bun and pho at a very cheap price. All delicious.
Cooper SmithJune 27, 2012The Crab Cake Banh Mi is a nice twist on the classic vietnamese sandwich. Be sure to grab a bottle of sriracha, the spicy was lacking any kick
Angela CaiAugust 17, 2015Really tasty pho, good size and the broth is rich. Sweet potato fries is a must-try
- Gabriel HayesAugust 13, 2015Awesome Vietnamese food in the village right on Macdougal. Great bánh mì and pho.
Mollie KaufmanSeptember 22, 2021Veggie pho, shrimp spring rolls, fried spring rolls and the vermicelli bowls are too die for!
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- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
(212) 228-0588
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- 7.8
"This is the best Vietnamese food outside of Vietnam. I love this best. Get a large number 8 (pho with eye of round and brisket) and add a little plum sauce, siracha and mint leaves. Quality meal."
Adam Gertz - 7.6
"The best pho is *eaten in* instead of taken out, when the pho soup is steaming hot and you throw in raw meat, pho noodles, and bean sprouts. Pho #7, #8, #9 are great (semi-raw beef and tendon)."
ドーラ - 8.5
"Love this new modern Vietnamese addition to the hood. Start with papaya salad and spring rolls, then move onto pho and beef stew. Tasty house hot sauce! Everything was delic, I loved the interior too."
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