Probably one of the best Pho in New York. I moved to New York from California, so my standard for Viet food was pretty high, but a bowl of Pho here really satisfied my taste. The best thing to order here is the Short Ribs Pho. Just imagine having a meaty, falling-apart tender piece of short ribs on top of heart warming broth on a cold winter evening. Seriously, it is not your average bowl of Pho, but a mix of Steak house and Pho noodles. The quality of the short ribs was just that good! The broth and the noodles were also very tasty. The restaurant was also very spacious, suitable for large group, and had very nice decorations. read more

Hello Saigon - that huge tender beef short ribs - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I got the Pho Short Rib and it was so. much. meat! And the meat fell right off the bone, so although I was provided a fork and knife, the fork was all that was used! The broth was flavorful, the noodles were tender, and the service was friendly. What a great add to the neighborhood! I'd definitely revisit this place when I'm in the area and craving for delicious pho! read more

For years, Baogette on Christopher was my go-to for a cheap, quick, and delicious banh mi sandwich. While Baogette left, a couple more Vietnamese spots opened in the Village, including Hello Saigon. Strolling in early on a Saturday afternoon, I grabbed a seat at the window counter and kept the order simple: house bahn mi (ham, pate, pork roll with cilantro, carrot, daikon, and mayo on a crusty baguette) and an iced Vietnamese coffee. Service was a bit brusk though the food came out quick. While the bread was nicely crusty and flavours melded we, the sandwich was a little light on fillings. Still, a fine spot for a lunch stop. read more

Hello Saigon - House special banh mi, iced coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Thumbs up to the best pho place in downtown! portion is big and broth is hearty and clear. spring rolls are really tasty. delivery is fast as well. highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Wow, what delicious pho! Best meal for the price, by far, in the West Village. Fresh, abundant, so affordable, packed with grilled, sweet pork chops in a broth that is tasty, not too salty, just right. So great on these cold winter nights. Full of sprouts and Thai basil and noodles. Can't wait to come back to this spot and try more. 5 stars!!!!!! read more

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Good pho! I had the shredded chicken, and it had nice big pieces of cabbage in it and it was all very tasty.

TL;DR PORTIONS ARE MEH. FOOD IS MEH. SERVICE IS MEH. BUT I would probably come back for the discounts lol. They have 20% off if u pay with cash all the time, happy hour is everyday from 2-7PM and there's always like 25% off or 30% if u check in on yelp or if u buy this and this during happy hour and blah blah. It's a nice place to just meet a friend and catch up or whatever. MAYBE their fancy stuff is better but I personally think everything on the menu should be good, especially the classics. BACKGROUND I honestly do not know why so many people love this place. I came here 3 times, and I still do not see it. I came here when it opened - realized there were a lot of Chinese people running it (????) and was not that impressed. Then I heard from many friends that they loved this place, so I came back and saw the 20% discount if you pay by cash, which was cool but everything was still meh. THEN I CAME HERE A THIRD TIME WITH MORE FRIENDS AND WE ARE STILL NOT IMPRESSED. SERVICE/AMBIENCE THE FOOD TOOK SUPER LONG EVERY TIME I CAME HERE. This last time we got a dozen oyster ($8), and it CAME AFTER THE BAHNMI ????? When they served us the food we had to ASK for the oysters.. lol. But it's very nice decor and not too crowded, so good for them on that I guess. FOOD I got the CHICKEN WINGS (5.95), FOUR pieces for SIX dollars ????? It was good though not gonna lie. I am okay with that. My friends got HAM AND PATE BAHN MI ($9), FLANK STEAK BAHN MI ($9), and some vermicelli dish ($9). They all thought it was okay and a couple said they wouldn't come back. I told them before that I thought Hello Saigon's bahn mi was pretty big but not stuffed on the inside, and as soon as they got their dishes they knew exactly what I meant. We thought the oysters were pretty good (which was definitely worth $8!!) I got BEEF PHO ($9) before and portions are definitely smaller (than Saigon shack) and it was also meh. While I did like their PORK CHOP AND EGG BAHN MI ($9), I hope that's what it was called, it was just not enough meat inside... read more

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Not too many good Vietnamese places here in NYC. This is one of them. Recommend the short rib pho. read more

Hello Saigon - BBQ Short Rib Noodle Soup (Ph sn b nng) - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

This is probably the most affordable yet good quality pho in the city that I've found so far. Sometimes you'll pay $20 for a bowl at some of the more upscale Vietnamese restaurants, but hello Saigon is no frills, has all the classics, and still had great flavors. I got the brisket and meatball pho in addition to the banh xeo. The pho was around $13. read more

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Came here on Labor Day with my family, we were waiting at another pho place and decided to come here. there was no wait, and the double doors made the place so chill and relaxing on a hot and busy day. We got an order of egg rolls to share and a bowl of brisket pho each. The broth is so flavorful and the egg rolls were revered as the best my mom has ever had. the meal was fulfilling and there is a 15% off when you pay with cash. would come again if I'm ever in the area. read more

Been here on two occasions! This place gets packed and I can see why. I think this place has amazing pho! It was my first time pairing pho with some pork chops and it was amazing. The portion of the porkchop was massive! Two people can share the meat, I think. The pho itself was amazing and the broth really helped with the cold weather that evening. The staff here are kind as well! The second time I was here, we ordered from Ritual app. We intended to dine in regardless and we were lucky because there wasn't a lot of people at the time. It was kind of them to unpack our take away item and transfer them into bowls. They even reheated our order. I will definitely come back! read more

I do not recommend this place. Whenever I try new Vietnamese restaurants, I start with a Pho Ga (chicken pho) and/or Bun Thit Nuong (vermicelli bowl with grilled pork) because it's hard to go wrong with either one and is difficult to mess up. Somehow, this place butchered both. Not sure where to start. My pho noodles and my vermicelli noodles were both chopped up / broken up for some reason. Just as Italians don't break their pasta before cooking it, you shouldn't break your noodles. The pho broth was sub par, meat was dry, and there were untraditional vegetables added--cabbage, broccoli, and bok choy-- which I didn't ask for. My vermicelli noodles were both overcooked and broken up and were a ball of mush once the fish sauce was added. I suspect they didn't strain it in cold water to wash off the water it was cooked in, giving it an unsavory texture and causing it to continue cooking after being removed from the heat. To top it off, the shredded lettuce that came with it was wilted/yellowing. Altogether, I will not come back here and recommend you try another place. read more

The best Vietnamese restaurant I've been to in the city so far! Been going to other Vietnamese restaurants until I found out about this place! They have the most authentic Vietnamese food here at affordable prices and in large portions. I really like their Vietnamese pancake (Bánh Xèo), Crispy Fried Pork Spring Roll, Deep Fried Crispy Calamari, and pho! read more

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I went on a Tuesday a little before 12:30pm and I was seated right away. I ordered the pho Hello Saigon and it definitely hit the spot on a rainy day. Flavorful broth and a generous amount of meat. All the different cuts of beef which I really enjoyed. Go there before the lunch crowd. By 12:45pm it was super packed with college kids. read more

Hello Saigon - P1 Pho hello Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Came here after I was extremely disappointed with Saigon Shack. Loved the minute I walked into this place because the host made me feel welcoming unlike the staff from Saigon Shack who said my Vietnamese name is weird. Anyway, here's my review for this place: Food: We got -Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef soup) -Bo Luc Lac (shaken beef) -sake flight Everything was great! Soup and beef tasted like home to me (I'm Vietnamese so trust me). I like that they didn't try to "westernize" my soup and kept it the way this soup supposed to taste and smell. Service: 5/5 - I didn't get the name of our host/waiter but he was super nice & attentive. From offering an extra chair so I can place my stuff on to patiently waiting for us to pick our food and explained which sake is which, etc. the other staff was also friendly to us and everyone that walked in. I noticed how accommodating they all were to the other guests. Ambience: Love the Vietnamese music in the background, really made me feel like I was seating at one of the restaurants in Vietnam. Also all the Vietnamese speaking from the kitchen staff and the workers there really made me feel like I'm getting authentic Vietnamese food lol Covid safety: even though there wasn't a divider, I was sat away from other guests so that made me feel at ease. Also the restaurant is pretty spacious. They have outdoor seating but they weren't using it since it wasn't too crowded inside. I'm not from NY but I'm glad I found this spot. Totally recommending this place :) haven't had other food here so I can't claim everything will taste great but I did love what we ordered so I'd assume other dishes are good too. read more

Hello Saigon - Bo Lúc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Un-pho-gettable! I was a little torn between 4 and 5 stars because the service was very slow, but the food was so just good that I'll take the extra time. The fried pork rolls was so delicious to start our meal! Since it was happy hour, a nice $5 wine paired quite well. The thai iced tea was also very good. The Hello Saigon pho was the star. So much tender meat!!! The brisket was the best part and there was plenty of it. The broth was very complex and truly delicious. Portions were very generous and price was very good as well. If you dont want to wait in line at Saigon Shack, definitely come here for the pho! read more

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It's perfect Big portions and very tasty!!! Service is good and very asian Recommended this place! read more

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So good! Had a pretty large party with us and they handled us well. The pho broth was really good and light. The ban mi pork and egg was really good and tasty. The rice vecimilli was delicious, got the port. Next time I'll have to get the egg rolls with it. read more

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My opinion now is that the best fried vietnamese pork rolls in town are at Hello Saigon in Greenwich Village. Crispy wrapper on the outside, soft chew biting down to a tasty filling, and a mound of fresh lettuce and mint to wrap the roll before dipping into a sauce. I also liked the generous amount of fresh veggies on the side of my grilled pork chop entree. Friendly service. Casual setting. Bar and table seating. read more

Hello Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

The pho was heavenly and it truly felt like it nourished my soul, my body felt as if rain had come to the desert, like sunlight had shined on a dying plant - my inner emotional pain had been healed. Also it was so delicious I ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture sorry. read more

Food is okay but don't get the fried tofu appetizer! It was literally chunks of fried tofu (no breading or batter) with a weird orange sauce. Not edible. Everything else is decent, not exceptional. Service is decent, place somehow feels clammy without being wet. I get takeout if anything. Many messengers picking up food so it is popular! read more

I went to Hello Saigon around 7 pm on a Thursday. There was no wait and we were seated immediately. The staff was attentive and took our order as soon as we were ready. I got the beef lemongrass vermicelli and my dining partner got the sauted chili lemongrass chicken. I really enjoyed the beef - it was flavorful and it was a generous portion of meat. I tasted the chicken as well, which was not as flavorful as we would have liked. Overall it was a filling and tasty meal. Hello Saigon is an excellent choice if you want a quick sit down meal that will fill you up but isn't too heavy. read more

Hello Saigon - 42. Grilled Lemongrass Beef (Bnh hi B Nng S) - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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I ordered the Grilled Porkchop over rice and let me tell you, it's one of the best I've had in nyc! It was juicy and had the right amount of fat. I enjoyed the outer smoky flavor. The service was pretty decent, the server handed me the check before I even had to say so. read more

Hello Saigon - Grilled Pork Chop over White Rice (Cm sn nng) - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Solid pho spot! I had the hello Saigon special and it hit all my check marks: flavorful broth, fresh veggies, good beef - there was one type of beef piece (idk which part of the cow) that came with the bone and was so nice and tender. read more

My friend and I each ordered rice noodle bowls. Hers was supposed to be chili lemongrass with shrimp and mine was supposed to be curry with chicken. Other than the difference of shrimp vs. chicken, the bowls were identical. Neither had any sauce at all. They gave us fish sauce we could pour over the bowls, which was okay. The vegetables weren't authentic Vietnamese style and the rice noodles were more like Italian vermicelli. We got way more noodles than anything else. We have both had Vietnamese food around the city and around the world, and would not go back to this place. The food wasn't authentic or very tasty. read more

I had the vermillion noodles with grilled pork chops. The pork was most cut off the bone when served; best pork chops I ever had. The noodles were light and tasty. Nice place with friendly staff. read more

Very tasty! Ordered take out for the dried noodle with spring roll and pork sausage, and it hit the spot, satisfying viet craving! The noodles had good bounce. The spring rolls were still kinda crispy (despite delivery). The pork sausage was flavorful and juicy And the food arrived beautifully platted in container! read more

Cozy spot, friendly service. I had their signature beed pho and it hit the spot. Beer & wine, too.

I ordered the grilled shrimp Banh Mi and a fresh young coconut since I had feel for a young jelly coconut. Everything was packed well and delivered with care. The sandwich was warm and delicious. The water from the coconut was sweet and refreshing and jelly was the perfect snack (once was I able to get to it). read more

I lived in DC all my life and we have the BEST Vietnamese restaurants in the dmv area. I recently moved to nyc and I've been here for 8 months searching the best Vietnamese food in ny, but sadly there wasn't't any places that reminded me of home. my boyfriend decided to order a carry out from this place for dinner since it was nearby his work. I was a bit skeptical because other Vietnamese spots I've tried had let me down. I gotta say, I'm absolutely pleased and so Happy that my grilled beef vermicelli noodles was perfectly seasoned, tender and the fish sauce was Superb...it really hit home for me! My boyfriend ordered stir fry chicken and brown rice. Such a good feeling to know that they do offer healthy options ! I would love to come back and try their talked about bone marrow pho ! P.s the photo doesn't do any justice ! read more

Hello Saigon - Grilled lemongrass beef vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Get the Pho Hello Saigon. $12. Generous portions of brisket, meatballs, and the short rib (the best part).The perfectly seasoned broth with the kind of meat that would slide off a bone... need I say more? Sad I found this place after I moved out of the city, but when I visit, it'll def be at the top of my list. The only thing about this place is service is kind of slow. I was there on a Friday around 11am and was one out of two customers, but took forever to get my check. Can't imagine during busy times! But regardless, the pho was so bomb I wanted it again the next day. And the next. And the next! read more

Hello Saigon - Window seat - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Solid Vietnamese food delivered quickly. Straightforward and stratified menu of traditional, simple dishes. The food is tasty, planting and freshly made. There's a degree of adaptation. Unhurried and leisurely service for the college crowd. Simple, solid, and very good value for the price. read more

The flavors were so delicious. The waiter was so helpful. The food was delicious!! Very affordable even for Bleecker street. Vietnamese street food. My bowl was a perfect combination of beef, noodles, and salad. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Along with a $4 Stella my life is good. read more

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The service is very cold n rude. The only good thing is food coming out fast. Not recommended. There are many great spot in the area . Avoid Sunday people who working here. They show not welcoming and not care you at all . read more

- overall rating: 3.5 - disclaimer: review for delivery only - my regular go-to delivery for pho has suddenly stopped delivering to my area so I ended up giving this place a go - the broth is clean and light but I wish it had a bit more depth to it, lacks dimension (i.e. - star anise, etc) - the short rib pho is very indulgent, I ended up feeling a little uneasy after (by no fault of the restaurant) because of how rich the dish was - recommend: the beef eye round pho (meat on the side so it doesn't overcook) w/ extra meat and the grilled chicken read more

Simply Delicious vietnamese food in the area! We ordered some Bùn , bbq sugarcane shrimp and chanh muoi ( salty lemonade) which was yum! They have an elaborate menu - so something for everyone. We were seated promptly on a busy Friday night and our wait staff was pleasant. read more

Please note that this review has been edited, as requested, after the message sent by the owner that has been added as a reply below: If this review had been based on food alone, I would have given it 4 stars. Actually, up until the point when we left the restaurant, I would have given it 4 stars. It wasn't until I was at the boba shop nearby that I realized I didn't have the credit card that I had used to pay the bill. I had originally thought that the restaurant had intentionally held my credit card, but they have reached out to me to provide their side of the story. I have never left my card behind after signing for it so either it was hidden in some side pocket or it was never there, but I cannot prove it one way or another, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt and note that it was simply my mistake that I had left it behind and that they had set it aside for me in the lost and found. However, this still does not change the fact that the staff is reviewing the bill again after it has been paid and signed for (I wish I could bold and underline these statements). Had I not left my card behind, things would have turned out very differently it seems. If you make a mistake on the billing, then you should have let me know before I signed for it. Also, the receipt is literally a list of numbers comprising of the price of each item so I didn't look closely at each line, figuring that it was in the ballpark of what we ordered, so I couldn't even tell you if that $10 is what we owed or not. My sister ended up just giving them $10 cash to settle the bill. It's unfortunate because we had a good time there (though we did keep having to ask for bowls and they just never came with them that we had to get up and move to that general area ourselves to ask for them) and the food was lovely but I'm just not comfortable with how they handled this situation so will be going elsewhere for my Vietnamese food fix in the future. read more

Eating beef pho as usual~ The soup tasted simple but great! I think it tasted better before I added any additional condiments like lime juice and sriracha. I also liked how the pho came with a generous amount of bean sprouts and the leaf (I don't know what it's called but it always comes with the pho). I've never seen bean sprouts this gigantic. I hope it came from a safe source. One suggestion I have for the restaurant is to change the chopsticks. Because the chopsticks are thick and made of slippery material, it was hard to pick up noodles (FYI I'm Japanese and use chopsticks every day). Also it would have been easier to eat if the pho came in a slightly larger bowl. The pho was crammed into a small bowl and I had to pick up food so that it won't spill. read more

Started off with the chicken wings with garlic butter as an appetizer; the wings were tender and fragrant. Then I had the green papaya and mango salad with beef. Overall the flavor was good and the ingredients were fresh and nicely plated. The beef was well-seared but I think it was slightly overcooked and under-seasoned; perhaps marinating it for longer would have helped. 3.5 stars read more

This place has the best egg rolls and beef noodle soup (bun Bo hue). Clean atmosphere and amazing staff. I highly recommend them.