Gigi's is the BEST Vietnamese food in this area. We started off with cocktails from the bar: an Old Fashioned for my husband and a lemon drop for me. We ordered grilled beef spring rolls for an appetizer, and they hit the spot. For our entrees, my husband got the ribeye steak and I got the lemongrass pork vermicelli. Absolutely delicious. Our server was terrific, as was the bartender (we ordered another round). Can't wait to go back again. read more

I had the pho with rare steak (cooks in the hot broth)which was very good. (Note that a version with offal, such as tripe and tendons, is not offered here - more common in restaurants in urban locations like Lowell, Waltham, Boston). The boys had the salmon entree which they liked very much. read more

Gigi's Restaraunt - Pho with rare steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Maynard, Massachusetts

This place is hands down my favorite viet restaurant ever! Im from ny metropolitan area and i can still vouch for this place being my absolute fav! The brisket pho (i get mine w extra meat) is soul touching warm and delish. Their pork spring rolls have that bbq smoked meat flav filled w crunchy vegs, andd my another fav is their viet crepe filled w char grilled pork and shrimp is the best you'll get. Weve brought friends from jersey and long island and they still rave about this place. read more

Gigi's Restaraunt - Shrimp pork vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Maynard, Massachusetts

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Hadn't been back in quite some time, back to being my favorite place for lunch. Maybe if more people show up on Fridays they will be open more days for lunch. An excellent bowl of Pho, I finished the broth before all the noodles and meat. My wife had the vermicelli and grilled shrimp, I didn't get a bite. We were both stuffed. I only give five stars to mind blowing meals, I did consider five for Gigi's. read more

I wanted a veggie dish with steamed tofu, not the tofu cubes that are fried and chewy and tasteless. I asked if I could sub that fried tofu for steamed tofu and was told "no, we fry all our tofu in advance". So I ended up just ordering the avocado spring rolls, and they were fantastic! Now I am trying to recreate them in my home kitchen they were that good. The ambience is weird, it's just a bar with a huge tv on. read more

We had a very nice experience. We both got the vermicelli roll with pork which we love. First time we've been there, and I can guarantee we will be repeat customers. Our server was very nice and the place was spotless which I appreciate in a restaurant. Food was very well presented and appealing. read more

We rented Gigi's restaurant yesterday for our daughter's adult Bat Mitzvah party, with 35-40 people. Everything was amazing!!! The food was varied and delicious - and the leftovers are wonderful! Gigi and Phan are the best hosts imaginable and were incredibly generous and helpful at every step and in every way. If you are thinking of a party at a restaurant in the area, you should definitely consider Gigi's with is great food and awesome service. Thanks, Gigi and Phan read more

Gigi's is one amazing establishment. From its dim and moody lighting to its amazing service and food I love this place. Highly recommend Food:5 Service:4 Ambiance:5 read more

Ambiance: brick walls, low lighting, music not too loud. Only small complaint is that it was a little chilly. Service: attentive and speedy but not overbearing. No complaints! Food: we ordered avocado spring rolls to start. The rolls were good but of course it was all about the dipping sauce which was delicious! Nice balance of salty and sweet and the chopped peanuts added a nice crunch. Yum. For my main I ordered the vegetarian pho, which comes with tofu as the protein. The portions were generous and the tofu and noodles were tasty, but the broth was a little bland. I like a really flavorful, well-spiced broth with my pho and this didn't quite hit the mark. Still overall enjoyable though. Very happy with my visit to Gigi's! Will definitely be back. read more

Came here on a Friday evening and the space was relatively quiet and not super full - people were mostly eating outside, but we opted for a table inside, leaving us pretty alone for a majority of the meal. The server we had was quite friendly and patient. She took our orders smoothly and our waters were never empty thanks to the hostesses - really nice service overall! The food itself was not too bad as the portions were pretty generous and the price was decent as well. The taste was honestly more on the okay side, but given everything else, I found the meal to be quite pleasant. The pho was savory and pretty delicious while the spring rolls had plenty of shrimp and filling overall. The crepe was huge and tasted pretty good while the rice noodle plate left me quite full - I couldn't finish it all unfortunately! I would definitely come back as Gigi's gave us a pretty good dinner experience. For decent Vietnamese food and great service, this place didn't disappoint! read more

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It's been a while since we've been back and I am so glad that we did because the food is still amazing. We ordered the combination pho, coconut shrimp and pork chop plate- everything ( and I mean everything) was juicy, nicely plated and overall just delicious! This is what we needed after a long week and I just wasn't in the mood to cook. Brought my son here, as he is a foodie like myself, and he loves Gigi's!!! The host and waiter provided amazing service and the food arrived promptly and with no need for me to ask for additional plates as the waiter was on top of his game during our dine- in experience. The ambiance was intimate and sweet, and my little one even enjoyed the calmness of the restaurant. We love Gigi's and will be back very soon read more

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Continuously GREAT! Gigi's is on our permanent rotation for takeout in Maynard, and we SO look forward to it each time! Wonderful ambiance when dining there, and wonderful Viet/Singapore dishes whether in-person or takeout. A GEM! read more

Food fresh and delicious! Easygoing with a welcoming staff and comfy dining room. I love the cozy bar where there is always something to talk about or just listen to the music and enjoy. Lemon drop martini with fresh squeezed lemon, mango margarita, sangria , great wine selection or a fresh lemonade .. yum read more

I decided to try here because of rave reviews and I was super excited that I was able to find an authentic Vietnamese restaurant/food closer to where I live. Unfortunately it didn't really meet my expectations... Fresh rolls: the skin/wrap was already ripped when I received my order, but it wasn't too bad, I would rate 3/5 Crispy rolls: pretty good, 4/5 Vietnamese crepe: this was my favorite dish out of my whole order, the flavor was there! 5/5 Beef banh mi: this was a huge disappointment, there was not enough pickled veggies, as you can see in the photo, there was none visible, it was more like 5 strands of veggies...1/5 Beef fried rice: it was ok, the rice was a bit undercooked, 3/5 Pho appetizer: I wish they gave more soup with the amount of noodles they give, I'm not sure if dining in vs takeout would be the same amount of soup but definitely not enough soup, the noodles soaked it all in! 3/5 Overall, it wasn't what I expected but I wouldn't mind ordering again when I'm really in the mood for viet food and it's closely! read more

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Arguably one of the best restaurants overall in Middlesex county, MA and definitely worth a trip. The restaurant itself is great - sexy decor, great lighting. A little drafty sometimes so bring a sweater, throw. Food is delicious! I will brave offending people here: this is a great restaurant, the cuisine is Vietnamese. You get all your classics like Pho, spring rolls, and savory noodle bowls. However, restaurant has some signature dishes like the spare ribs, basil fried rice, vegetable noodles, and steak kabob (no skimping here - large cubes of steak). The reason for the 4 is because GiGi's is BEST when the made to order dishes are cooked slow and right, and that means: take your time! CUSTOMERS: have a drink, talk, take your time, order an app. But for the normal American consumer, we know you like quick and timely. I think some dishes lose their essence when GiGi's is crowded and the food comes out a lot quicker. read more

Adding one star. They have doubled their size. Added a ton out outdoor seating. We continue to be very impressed with the food. Drinks are getting better, and most importantly the service has really stepped up. read more

Last night was my first visit with a date and another couple. The musicians were knock-it-out-of-the-park performers who played spot-on love songs. We sampled many dishes and loved the Avocado Spring Rolls and the Basil Fried Rice. Our waitress served us flawlessly. I'm going back. read more

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Yummy food. The brisket pho is excellent and service is great both with to go orders and while eating in.

Excellent service, awesome food, don't mind if you dawdle. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Food was great, pricing was great and service was great. The Pho was amazing. Best Vietnamese food I've ever had!!!

I love this place! Excellent food. We shared an entree of the ribs to start, then each got a vermicelli bowl. I got one with chicken, shrimp and spring rolls. It came with tons of veggies which I LOVE (my dad, not so much) and a yummy broth to pour over. The ribs were so meaty and flavorful. really generous portions too! A Maynard gem for sure. They were short staffed and talked really really loudly behind the bar for some reason, but the food was so good that it still deserves 5 stars. read more

Gigi's Restaraunt - Chicken and shrimp vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Maynard, Massachusetts

Really delicious and perfect ratio of vermicelli noodles, vegetables, and meat! Would recommend if you're looking for a filling meal that's not heavy. read more

*Banh Mi review only My wife is Vietnamese and I am always on the hunt for a good traditional Banh Mi, especially in New England. Unfortunately Dorchester is just a bit to far to drive for a bread roll. The prohibitive opening hours for lunch have made it frustrating for me to find time to get there. Today was the day and I was excited. I have a young child so I arrived at opening time of 1130am and the first bad sign was that what I gather to be the chef was still pushing produce through the front door. I was taken to my seat and after seating my boy in his high chair and about to sit myself, Gigi came running over and tried to force the waitress to take me to a table at the back of the restaurant. The restaurant was empty. I explained I would like to sit there, I wasn't going to be long as I was only having a sandwich, well so I thought. It was a beautiful bright winters day and there is very little natural light inside the restaurant. Lunchtime is dark and drab, obviously better for an evening meal. Anyway, my sandwich took 25 minutes to arrive. For a restaurant that always points out that Vietnamese food is some of the healthiest in the world because meat is considered a side plate I am surprised my sandwich was just pretty much pork. Anyone who has had a good Bahn Mi knows it's the pickled vegetables, fresh chilli (none) and mayonnaise that makes them stand out from other cuisines. See my photo, I want it stuffed full of greens and carrots and not just meat. It was so far from a Vietnamese sandwich and I was disappointed. The hunt continues but for now it looks like I will be driving to Marlborough, which is too far. The best restaurants are those that stay true to their roots. read more

Gigi's Restaraunt - Vietnamese Near Me - Maynard, Massachusetts

This is a wonderful hidden gem in Maynard! This is a wife and husband ownership duo and they are the kindest people. Gigi runs the front of house and her husband is the chef. It's a very cute and well decorated restaurant and it's VERY clean and well kept. The food is authentic, fresh, and delicious. Anyone who writes a negative review about the food is simply lying. I've had tons of phô soup throughout the years and Gigi's is one of the best. You can tell the recipes are made with care and everything is fresh. We had the avocado spring rolls, which were DELICIOUS and so fresh. We also had the basil fried rice which has wonderful flavor and two phô soups - one was vegetarian and the other was a combination soup. The prices are fair for the quality and everything was really delicious. Even on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening, this place is packed with people grabbing take out. Everyone in town knows how delicious their food is and it's a great place to eat in or take out! We love Gigi's! read more

Very friendly and welcoming owner. The food is excellent and good value for the price. Great atmosphere. Gets crowded on the weekends at peak hours. read more

I love eating at GiGis and getting take out. I can rely on the food always being fresh and delicious and the customer service is excellent. They even called me back to take my order when they missed my call for take out. Highly recommend! read more

Good food and drinks.. strange environment. Bar separate from the restaurant.. almost sterile. Too quiet.. no music playing. Needs some atmosphere and would be great. read more

A fantastic place to dine-in or take out!! The salmon is delicious as are most dishes. The food is consistent and the service always friendly! read more

Yes yes yes Gigis is simply the best Keep it simple Eat outside if you want and enjoy the best that maynard has to offer. Lots of locals. We love the food for take out or eat in dining. Enjoy a rice dish or tofu options gluten free.... it's all here Yay for Gigi's read more

Love the local. Vietnamese food, especially the Bahn MI, sweet potatoes, noodle dishes with pork, huge yummy ribs.

We can't say enough good things about this place. Our go-to favorite is the Bahn Mi with pork, which takes awhile to cook but worth every minute of waiting. Service is good, although we usually get takeout. If you haven't tried this place, please do! read more

Good Vietnamese food, nice qyaiatmosphere and friendly people! Had the vermicelli noodle bowl and spring roll appetizers and wine! All were good, service good and people friendly! Definitely recommend. read more

Excellent authentic Vietnamese cuisine! It's a little hard to spot (tucked in next to a fish monger) but don't miss it, well worth the try! Very friendly, clean and welcoming atmosphere. They have appetizer size portions of Pho (as well as enter size), exceptionally tasty noddle bowls - love the spring rolls and the garlic sauce that comes with the noodle bowls. The Bahn Mi sandwiches are excellent as well!! Must try in the Maynard area. read more

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The food and service here is great. I brought out of town guests here, and they were so pleased with their meal. Excellent, local place with good prices. Highly recommended! read more

The food at Gigi's is very good and it feels so fresh. Everything is made at site, so you know you are having good quality food. Something that I really liked was that Gigi told us that they did not use any MSG, which is not usual in Asian restaurants. The service is very good, and the menu is very varied. There are very good vegan and vegetarian options, so that was a very good thing for me. There is gluten free option for almost all the plates in the menu. I really recommend the avocado spring rolls, they are so fresh and so tasty. In all, I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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First time eating here in a year. Was super excited to go. As always excellent food I had combination Pho and it was great. Wife had Vietnamese crepe and it was also excellent. Super job remodeling. Love going here. read more

This is our go-to for comfort food! The pho is epic and so is the service. Also very kid friendly. Win all around! read more

Gigi's Restaraunt - Vietnamese Near Me - Maynard, Massachusetts

Gigi's is always a good time. The staff here is always friendly, very good at recommending dishes to try. Plus the food is always so delicious no matter what you get. read more

We're very recently found this place and absolutely ADORE it. We go every few weeks and get a few appetizers, a chicken pho and a two bahn mi for the family and it's a perfect feast! The food is fresh and super flavorful. Their drinks are yummy. The service is friendly and fast. One of our faves! read more

Delicious food and very fresh. The pho is pretty standard - my wife loved it. The Vietnamese crepe with shrimp and pork was outstanding! Outdoor dining here is great. We will be back to try the rest of the menu. read more