Authentic Vietnamese eats! Famous for massive, flavorful Pho & unbeatable Banh Mi. Great value, no-frills, a true local gem.
This popular Greenwich Village spot serves up authentic Vietnamese cuisine, with a particular emphasis on their flavorful pho and delicious banh mi. Reviewers rave about the generous portions and the value for money, with many considering it a go-to for a satisfying and affordable meal. The restaurant is praised for its unpretentious atmosphere and reliable quality, making it a consistent favorite for locals and visitors alike.
The Vietnamese cuisine here is highly regarded, with pho and banh mi being standout recommendations. Customers specifically enjoy the flavorful broths of the pho and the quality of the banh mi, with some noting positive experiences with mock meat options. While generally praised, one comment suggested the restaurant was 'just fine' and another stated it was 'never great', indicating a range of opinions but with a strong leaning towards positive.
"The pho and banh mi are highly recommended, with special mention of the mock meat options for both. The banh mi is described as 'unbeatable' by one reviewer."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its authentic and flavorful Vietnamese dishes, particularly the pho and banh mi, often highlighting the generous portions and excellent value.
Important Note
One user found the restaurant to be 'just fine' and another suggested it was 'never great,' though still convenient.
"Saigon Shack is highly recommended for Vietnamese food, with specific praise for their pho and banh mi, especially the mock meat options."
Positive"A long-time patron has consistently found Saigon Shack to be the best value in the city for reliable Vietnamese food over more than a decade of visits."
Positive"A user found Saigon Shack to be just fine and functional when they visited a couple of months ago."
Neutral"This user states that Saigon Shack was never great and only convenient if one is already in the neighborhood."
Negative"Saigon Shack is listed as a favorite pho spot by this commenter, along with Cha Pas and Thai Son."
Positive"The commenter noted that a $17 Banh Xeo at Nam Son serves two people and is a good value, with most other menu items under $20."
Neutral"The commenter enjoyed the Bánh Xèo at Banh Anh Em."
Positive"This user listed Lotus Vietnamese as having great sandwich options."
Positive"The user emphatically recommended the Bahn Mi from Saigon Shack, stating it is unbeatable."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended as a casual dining option for Vietnamese cuisine in response to the original poster's request for casual eats."
Positive"Saigon Shack was noted as a good, non-TikTok influenced restaurant option in Lower Manhattan."
Positive"User manicakes1 names 'Saigon on Bleecker' (likely Saigon Shack) as their local go-to Pho spot."
Positive"Saigon shack has great pho for ~$15 a bowl."
Positive"Saigon Shack on Macdougal is pretty good"
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