Authentic Vietnamese w/ HUGE pho portions & unbeatable banh mi. Great value & local fave!
A beloved fixture in Greenwich Village, this Vietnamese eatery is celebrated for its authentic and delicious offerings. Diners rave about the generous portions and incredible value, particularly noting the pho as a must-try. The banh mi also receives high marks, with specific recommendations for the unique Fried Fish and Cajun Shrimp varieties. It's a go-to spot for those seeking a flavorful and satisfying taste of Southeast Asia without breaking the bank.
This Vietnamese restaurant is lauded for its generous portions and excellent value. The pho is a standout, with many recommending it as a must-try. The banh mi also receives significant praise, with specific mentions of the Fried Fish and Cajun Shrimp varieties being particularly noteworthy. Mock meat options are also available and appreciated.
"The pho is frequently recommended for its generous portions and great taste. Additionally, the banh mi, particularly the Fried Fish and Cajun Shrimp varieties, are highly praised."
Customers consistently praise the restaurant for its excellent value and generous portions, particularly highlighting the delicious pho and banh mi. It's a highly recommended spot for authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
Important Note
One user felt the restaurant was 'never great and only convenient if one is already in the neighborhood,' while another found it to be just 'fine and functional.'
"Recommends Saigon Shack in the West Village for Vietnamese cuisine."
Positive"The commenter enjoyed both the Fried Fish and the Cajun Shrimp banh mi at Saigon Shack."
Positive"Saigon Shack is mentioned as a place for coffee."
Neutral"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."
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