All-veg Vietnamese w/ inventive flavors & spices. Highlights: vegan Banh Mi, lemongrass summer rolls, & spicy noodle dishes.
This spot in Manhattan's Chinatown is a gem for Vietnamese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on vegetarian and vegan options. Reviewers consistently praise their inventive dishes that push flavors and spices, making it a go-to for those seeking unique meat-free Vietnamese fare. From well-executed buns and banh mi to flavorful summer rolls, the food is often highlighted for its quality and taste.
This restaurant offers a primarily vegetarian and vegan Vietnamese menu, receiving high praise for its inventive flavors and spices. Recommended dishes include the vegan Vietnamese bun, vegan pork roll banh mi made with tofu, and lemongrass summer rolls. While pho is mentioned, one reviewer found it lacking in vegetables and overpriced for the portion.
"Customers particularly recommend the vegan Vietnamese bun, the vegan pork roll banh mi made with tofu, and the lemongrass summer rolls."
Customers express overall satisfaction, frequently recommending the restaurant for its delicious vegetarian Vietnamese options and inventive approach to flavors. While most feedback is positive, a few noted that certain dishes like pho could be improved in terms of vegetable content and portion size for the price.
Important Note
One reviewer noted that the pho might be overpriced for the portion size and could include more vegetables.
"After looking up Sen Saigon, finds it to be a charming spot and thanks the user for the recommendation."
Positive"Recommends Sen Saigon in Chinatown for delicious, all-vegetarian (mostly vegan) South Indian food. Highlights the owners' kindness and suggests getting a Banh Mi and Summer Rolls."
Positive"The user recommended Sen Saigon for vegetarian Vietnamese food."
Positive"The commenter recommended Sen Saigon, stating that they sell the specific item the original poster was looking for (Vietnamese pickled carrots & daikon)."
Positive"The commenter agrees and states that Sen Saigon and its chef, An, are awesome."
Positive"The commenter expresses enthusiasm for Sen Saigon receiving recognition, stating that the place is awesome."
Positive"The commenter expressed interest in trying Sen Saigon but was hesitant due to a preference against overly carb-heavy vegan food, feeling they might be missing out."
Neutral"The author praises Sen Saigon and its chef, An, for pushing flavors and spices in their Vietnamese cuisine. They had positive experiences at the chef's pop-ups in Brooklyn."
Positive"This user recommends the Vegan Pork Roll Banh Mi at Sen Saigon, noting that it uses bread and tofu to replicate pork roll instead of fake meat."
Positive"The commenter mentioned Sen Saigon as their go-to for vegetarian Vietnamese food when they want to try something new, indicating general satisfaction."
Positive"This commenter wanted to like Sen Saigon's pho, describing it as okay but lacking vegetables and being overpriced for the small portion, expressing disappointment."
Negative"Sen Saigon is recommended for its vegan Vietnamese bun, described as very good."
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