Fantastic Vietnamese without having to go to the south shore. Lots of delicious options. Service is…read morealways friendly and quick, though sometimes, it's very busy and every table is taken. They always play nice, calming instrumental music. Not the fanciest place I've ever been to, but a great option for good Vietnamese food. Their beef pho broth leans a bit more on the cinnamon side and perfumes the broth with a nice, deep flavor. Bun/noodle bowls, rice plates, fresh spring rolls - you can't go wrong. Their chao tom/shrimp paste is also tasty and a nice, light protein. Best part? This place makes durian shakes. I recognize this is not what most people are into, but for those who are, they make a good one and I love not having to go far for it.

Oh my goodness me heavily Pho…read more New Saigon is a must-visit if you love authentic Vietnamese food. Love local small places like this where it simply oozes authenticity. Nothing fancy, and yet everything is nothing short of outstanding. You just can't go wrong with that. The food is insanely fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The pho is rich and aromatic with perfectly cooked noodles and tender meats, and the portions are generous. Exactly what you want when you have that undeniable craving for Pho. You can really taste the authenticity in every bite. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, making it an incredible value. Whether you're a local or just passing through East Boston, New Saigon is the kind of place you'll want to come back to again and again. Highly recommended!

Came here on a saturday evening for dinner. We didn't have a reservation so we had to wait roughly…read more20-25 minutes. Service was friendly and helpful, we got everything we needed and within a reasonable time. For appetizers we ordered the banh khot which were tasty and crispy, the shrimp tasted fresh. For entrees the table shared the signature fine vermicelli platter. The menu stated that the proteins are the chef's choice and the server mentioned that portions were enough for 3-4 people. The meat included in the platter were all deliciously flavored and cooked nicely. It came with fresh lettuce and herbs to pair with the meat. Our table also ordered a clay pot catfish which was caramelized in a tasty sauce that paired perfectly with the plain white rice. Overall, this is a good place for a meal with family or friends. The seating is comfortable and the restaurant interior is clean and nicely decorated.

Service is lacking and very dismissive. As if communicating to some passive aggressive personnel…read more For instance, they made a mistake, when informed them, they didn't acknowledge or anything... The personnel, simply came back with a mini cup of one piece of meat ball (see photo) -- implying, here's what they forgot to add. Wow. A business with this type of careless attitudes generally doesn't last long. And An Nam would be no exception to that general pattern.

Swung by for lunch. parking was a little bit tough during lunch hour had to park near CVS to walk…read moreover. Service was decent, got waters fast and we put in out orders. Staff was friendly. Bun bo hue - The noodles are a little soggy so the texture was off. Soup is spicy enough, but not enough lemon grass flavor. The depth was just off and didn't have the normal pig trotters or pigs blood. If you have a bun bo hue craving this will fill it in a pinch. Casual vibe at this location and definitely good for quick stop by. Enough tables for a group. Price is average, not too cheap but not crazy expensive either. Very convenient location. I would come here just for convenience if I am in viet food mood.

Came here on a weeknight and ordered the pho town special! It was pretty good, solid broth and…read moremeat. I also got the avocado smoothie which was so creamy and sweet. I didn't think I would like the taste of avocados prepared sweet at first but I ended up really enjoying the drink. Our waitress was super sweet and the food came out pretty quickly.

After looking through the reviews, our group, a bunch of Floridians decided to stop by here for a…read morequick bite. Large party of 11 people, we came in after 12, thinking it'll be quick but since they only had one chef in the kitchen and one waitress, it took us over an hour to get our drinks and food. To be fair, my pork chop rice platter was decent, the pork chop was charred and well seasoned. 8/10 However, the meatball pho and pork vermicelli were not up to our Asian standard, the broth did not taste right. The noodles were uncooked/microwaved and the dish was not cohesively put together. 1/10 No, I would not recommend!

The food was really good just a bit spicy. The service was good. The ambiance is alright it could…read morebe better but still good.

If UberEats had a 2025 wrapped, Saigon NV would be at the top of my list for being THE spot I've…read moreconsistently ordered from again and again for Viet food. While I'll order their pho from time to time, I'm mostly obsessed with their Cơm Sườn Nướng aka Vietnamese Grilled Pork Chop. My boyfriend claims he's a Cơm Sườn Nướng connoisseur and says that Saigon NV is probably one of the few places left in the Boston area that makes theirs similar to the authentic ones you get in Vietnam. Even if you didn't know what's considered "authentic" it's still objectively a very delicious grilled pork chop plate. The pork chop is always marinated and grilled perfectly. The broken rice is one of my favorite components and the portion of the pork chop is just VALUE!! Just trust us- the Cơm Sườn Nướng is a must order! I haven't had a chance to dine in-person yet because ordering delivery via UberEats has just been so pleasant and convenient. I never have any issues with the delivery or any concerns with the packaging or food quality coming from the restaurant. I have no doubts that the in-person dining experience will be no frills and just as authentic and delicious (if not even better). Another Yelper did mention that management may have changed recently so I hope with the new owner(s), they continue to upkeep the authenticity, value and quality.

I went to pick up an order from Saigon in Malden, and I was shocked by how dirty the bathroom was…read more-- it was really disgusting and made me uncomfortable. The food itself was okay, but cleanliness is a big deal, and this really needs improvement. Restaurants can have great dishes, but a dirty bathroom leaves a bad impression and makes me think twice about coming back. I hope management addresses this soon.

Wanted Pho the other night desperately but wanted to try somewhere different from our standard…read more(Saigon) OMG So glad we did... This place is GREAT... The Pho broth might have been the best Ive ever had, Portion was a little bit less meat than XL I have had in other places, but delish still. Coconut Curry was insane tasty, again Portions werent so large that I had major leftovers but I ordered enough of everything that we all had enough food to eat. The Clay Pot wasnt my fave (I didnt order so that makes sense) but I dont love certain things in my plates - the fish items were too much for me, but they LOVED it... Everything was great. Might be the new Pho spot and will probably order a lot more & Ill update as needed!

The rating and reviews are pretty accurate. The service isn't top notch, but not awful enough to…read morenot come. I ordered takeout and it was an awkward experience when the person taking my order walked away inexplicably as I was about to order. I thought that was ok because two other staff stood behind the desk but proceeded to have a conversation by themselves and didn't even acknowledge me. When the first person realized no one was helping me they came back and took my order. The food overall was average. It's not amazing by any means but gets the job done. After living in Dorchester (Boston's little Saigon), you can distinguish good from average. Although service maybe a little better but not significantly. We got bun hoi which is a make your own spring roll dish, if you've never done it before it's fun once you get a hang of it, I'd rate it a 3-3.5. I got the Bun Bo Hue, which is a spicy beef noodle soup. It was solid, with plenty of flavor. Most times, bbh is a miss because they lack deep flavor or some of the appropriate ingredients but this was lemongrassy and passable. My mom got the chicken pho, which she didn't enjoy very much. She still ate it but it is not as good as the ones in Dorchester. Mind you she is very picky. The avocado smoothie was solid.

Authentic Vietnamese sandwiches along with fried and fresh spring rolls bag full of happiness…read moreduring a crappy weather day makes it better Great food great service ambience is neutral take out fast working pace reasonably priced drinks to go available too

Super convenient location inside the 99 supermarket in Malden. Huge parking lot and if you need…read moreasian groceries, this is the place that will have it all! Staff are friendly here and despite a small storefront, there is so much to choose from! Not only are you getting banh mi sandwiches, they also have rice rolls, rice plates and baked goods! There are other things too. Banh mi - We like the special cold cut combo, and they were $7.50 each. These were excellent! Bread was perfectly crisp and filling was good proportions. Flavor was good and it satisfies! Egg rolls - $1.25 each. They are small but pack great crisp and the filling is tasty. Get 4 or 5. Rice roll plate - Not sure of the price but appears to be good portions and comes with one egg roll and it has some cold cut style meats. Includes fish sauce and you can ask for it to be spicy and they give you the spiciest (but so good) red chilies! 4 banh mi's, 5 egg rolls and the rice roll plate was $45.xx. This place is take out only but there are some tables in the middle area. This is not a place to go for a date...just for good eats.

Loved the vibes! It was still popping at 8pm so we had to wait a bit. It was small and intimate…read moreinside, but vibrant in a romantic essence. The menu is limited so there's not a lot of options. I did enjoy Mushroom Noodles and my friend liked the Seafood Festival Noodles. The dishes itself were large, vibrantly colored, with lots of flavor profiles and ingredients. The two entrees were good and had potential but ultimately not authentic enough. Service was fantastic and the hostess/waitress took great care of us! I would definitely give this place another try and order more of their popular items. To note, the two tables outside the dining area are also dog friendly!

Another excellent experience from the Cicada family of restaurants. Overall I really enjoyed the…read morefood and thought that the majority of the dishes were excellent and unique. Similar to Saigon BabyIon, I thought they did a great job at selecting the right dishes for the season. There were a mix of lighter more refreshing dishes as well as heartier ones which felt right for the end of summer/start of fall. The hot dishes (esp the soup) came out piping hot, while the cold dishes came out cold which I thought was a nice contrast and made everything seem very fresh. I look forward to returning soon!

Went for dinner with a friend- we were seated right away. Food was amazing- we both had sushi which…read morewas very fresh and delicious! The service was perfect- the server was very attentive without being over bearing. The ambiance was perfect for an evening catching up with a friend. Highly recommend!!

Now known as Areca Asian Bar!! I met a friend for dinner and everything was fantastic. Service was…read morea little on the slow paced side but we appreciated that they weren't trying to rush us out of the restaurant like a lot of places do these days. We ordered the veggie tempura, a fried rice with tofu, a sushi roll (can't remember which one), and the chicken breast skewer. The chicken breast skewer was a little over done but I guess that's better than underdone! Oh and the side salad was yummy-the greens were fresh and the dressing was sweet and tangy. The veggie tempura and the fried rice were my favorite, both things were very tasty and had just the right amount of oil. I will definitely be ordering both another time. They even brought out a chocolate mousse for my bday which was a very nice touch. Ambience was relaxed and not too crowded. Definitely come and check it out for yourself!

Ordered the cold cut sandwich today and it definitely satisfied my cravings!…read more The pate and the Mayo are the best part of the sandwich and I wished they added more, I could barely taste the pate and Mayo. It's been a while since I came back but I was craving a good cold cut Vietnamese sandwich. Bread is fresh and crispy and good amount of meat. Fast service and nicely packed to go.

Sandwiches are really yummy and prices are reasonable. The bread is crispy yet soft and iced coffee…read moreis strong. Great deal.