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We tried the New Saigon restaurant in East Boston and really enjoyed it! My family loved the pho. I had the delicious seafood yellow noodle soup and my daughter had spicy beef noodle soup (bun no hue). They were both really good. The rice with grilled beef was a hit as well. Portions are generous--we couldn't finish it all. Thai iced tea and coconut water were refreshing too. Great food and generous servings. Highly recommend!
Service was helpful and quick, food and ingredients all very fresh. Could use better vegan options because the tofu spring roll and tofu banh mi is just basic fried tofu wrapped in rice paper or banh mi bread. I still very much enjoyed the freshness of all the food and appreciate that the restaurant accommodated my request for Lemongrass Tofu Vermicelli. Overall if I was in the area I would visit again and maybe try the Vegan Pho. Vibes is a no frills vietnamese fast casual with sriracha and hoisin sauce on every table. I appreciate that they provide silver forks instead of plastic.
I enjoy this restaurant very much! I always get pho here but today was feeling some rice & pork chops! They also offer Viet sandwiches also delicious & iced coffees!!!! Service always friendly :)
Pleasant surprised with this place, would definitely go again! I've never been to this area of East Boston, but we found it easy to find parking and make our way inside. The space has a decent amount of seats and when we got in, we were one of a few parties so it wasn't too busy. Service was relatively efficient, not overly friendly but with a place like this, that was fine. Portions were large and the food was solid in taste. Good broth, lots of meat, lots of noodles. For pho, it was great. A tiny bit more expensive than I would've liked, but overall we had a great meal and I wouldn't mind coming back.
Look I don't expect this place to be spotless clean, but after my most recent visit I am so grossed out I cannot get myself to return. My initial experience went great. But the 2nd time I went to the back where the restrooms are and that's when I was in shock. To my left I looked and saw the kitchen, there was a big container of spices just sitting on the floor. Next to the tables in the back there was a bunch of junk built up in front of a door that had string tied around the knobs to keep it closed. Amongst one of those things was a dirty vacuum. There were people eating by this garbage built up, I was disgusted. This is genuinely not ok. I felt like my health was at risk and I'm not even being dramatic. Bathrooms are gross. I honestly went back to my table and didn't want to finish my food which sucks bc the food is good but after seeing the hygiene of the place, I will not be returning nor doordashing again
Awesome Vietnamese spot in Orient Heights. I wanted to mix it up from the usual pizza. Banh mi is pretty reasonably priced, drink variety was acceptable.
Went here for the first time in July and tried their vermicelli bowl and egg rolls. So I had to come back to try their pho soup. It did not disappoint. I got #28 pho with steak and well done flank. The bowl was huge and they were generous on the amount of meat in it. The soup came out very hot which is important to me and it also had a lot of noodles. There were too much for me that I had to take some noodles out because I did not want the noodles to absorb all the soup. The flavor of the pho was good and I like that they put a good amount of green onions and cilantro in the soup. Fried egg rolls were also good. I came around 11:45am and service was good and attentive. There were a lot of take out orders and two other customers in the restaurant. Ambiance was nice and the restaurant was clean. Overall, great place for Vietnamese. Highly recommend.
Placed order via Doordash. If you have the time, it will probably be less expensive to dine-in. Surcharge placed on original order which brought our order of approximately $13 an entree to about $18 per entree. (Quite steep for Vietnamese takeout but understandable for having order picked up and delivered to us at our hotel.) Portions were very generous and food was quite warm when it got to us. (Considering it was in the mid-20s at time of pickup) We would definitely return again if in the area. Thank you for a lovely dinner!
Delicious food. Ambiance is unnecessary due to deliciousness of every item!! Easy parking and BYO.
10/10 recommend. Service on point and the food was delicious. I almost ate the plates. For you picky eaters out there. Grilled chicken pho, add beef broth, no veggies but add scallion and cilantro. Thank me later. Wish I could put 10 stars !!!!!!!!!!
This review is between four and four and a half stars. I decided to order for pickup from New Saigon for a late lunch while out on a walk. I placed the order via DoorDash and it was ready in less than fifteen minutes. I got the vermicelli with lemongrass chili beef and a lemonade. The portion of the meal is huge. The noodles were tender and plentiful. The beef had a good flavor. There were tons of fresh veggies. Very filling and tasty dish overall. read more
Oh my goodness me heavily Pho 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! read more
We tried the New Saigon restaurant in East Boston and really enjoyed it! My family loved the pho. I had the delicious seafood yellow noodle soup and my daughter had spicy beef noodle soup (bun no hue). They were both really good. The rice with grilled beef was a hit as well. Portions are generous--we couldn't finish it all. Thai iced tea and coconut water were refreshing too. Great food and generous servings. Highly recommend! read more
12 days ago
Service was helpful and quick, food and ingredients all very fresh. Could use better vegan options because the tofu spring roll and tofu banh mi is just basic fried tofu wrapped in rice paper or banh mi bread. I still very much enjoyed the freshness of all the food and appreciate that the restaurant accommodated my request for Lemongrass Tofu Vermicelli. Overall if I was in the area I would visit again and maybe try the Vegan Pho. Vibes is a no frills vietnamese fast casual with sriracha and hoisin sauce on every table. I appreciate that they provide silver forks instead of plastic. read more
Pleasant surprised with this place, would definitely go again! I've never been to this area of East Boston, but we found it easy to find parking and make our way inside. The space has a decent amount of seats and when we got in, we were one of a few parties so it wasn't too busy. Service was relatively efficient, not overly friendly but with a place like this, that was fine. Portions were large and the food was solid in taste. Good broth, lots of meat, lots of noodles. For pho, it was great. A tiny bit more expensive than I would've liked, but overall we had a great meal and I wouldn't mind coming back. read more
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Look I don't expect this place to be spotless clean, but after my most recent visit I am so grossed out I cannot get myself to return. My initial experience went great. But the 2nd time I went to the back where the restrooms are and that's when I was in shock. To my left I looked and saw the kitchen, there was a big container of spices just sitting on the floor. Next to the tables in the back there was a bunch of junk built up in front of a door that had string tied around the knobs to keep it closed. Amongst one of those things was a dirty vacuum. There were people eating by this garbage built up, I was disgusted. This is genuinely not ok. I felt like my health was at risk and I'm not even being dramatic. Bathrooms are gross. I honestly went back to my table and didn't want to finish my food which sucks bc the food is good but after seeing the hygiene of the place, I will not be returning nor doordashing again read more
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Went here for the first time in July and tried their vermicelli bowl and egg rolls. So I had to come back to try their pho soup. It did not disappoint. I got #28 pho with steak and well done flank. The bowl was huge and they were generous on the amount of meat in it. The soup came out very hot which is important to me and it also had a lot of noodles. There were too much for me that I had to take some noodles out because I did not want the noodles to absorb all the soup. The flavor of the pho was good and I like that they put a good amount of green onions and cilantro in the soup. Fried egg rolls were also good. I came around 11:45am and service was good and attentive. There were a lot of take out orders and two other customers in the restaurant. Ambiance was nice and the restaurant was clean. Overall, great place for Vietnamese. Highly recommend. read more
Placed order via Doordash. If you have the time, it will probably be less expensive to dine-in. Surcharge placed on original order which brought our order of approximately $13 an entree to about $18 per entree. (Quite steep for Vietnamese takeout but understandable for having order picked up and delivered to us at our hotel.) Portions were very generous and food was quite warm when it got to us. (Considering it was in the mid-20s at time of pickup) We would definitely return again if in the area. Thank you for a lovely dinner! read more
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3 years ago
Delicious food. Ambiance is unnecessary due to deliciousness of every item!! Easy parking and BYO. read more
2 years ago
10/10 recommend. Service on point and the food was delicious. I almost ate the plates. For you picky eaters out there. Grilled chicken pho, add beef broth, no veggies but add scallion and cilantro. Thank me later. Wish I could put 10 stars !!!!!!!!!! read more
2 years ago
On a Friday evening, while I was exercising at the gym of the hotel my husband and I was staying at (yes I like to stay healthy and physical active even on vacation), my husband decided to stop by New Saigon to pick up some dinner for the two of us. He ended up ordering to go the following: Two orders of Goi Cuon (chicken and shrimp spring rolls)- Rarely have I ever seen chicken and shrimp spring rolls on the menu at a Vietnamese restaurant because it is always made with pork and shrimp. My husband thought the same and decided to order this for me because I prefer chicken over pork in general. I liked these spring rolls and found them to be filling. Spring rolls are my must to order item whenever I go to a Vietnamese restaurant. I liked the peanut sauce that was served on the side. Bun Ga Nuong Cha Gio (Chicken Vermicelli Bowl)- this entrée was a large portion and perfect for sharing for 2. I only had a small amount since I ate all the spring rolls (lol) and my husband ate the rest. I enjoyed this meal but it was a little bit of a challenge to mix the noodles, salad and sauce in the styrofoam container. I kind of wished I had a large bowl instead. ------------------------ (Total= $23.35 after tax) Our dinner was delicious and if I lived in this area, I would definitely be a regular. read more
Came here for some much needed pho. We arrived about when they opened so there were plenty of seats to pick from. As expected, COVID vaccination status is checked upon entry. My party of 3 shared the crispy duck and each had an order of pho. We were anticipating a Peking duck style dish but got a slightly crispy duck covered in a decadent curry sauce. It tasted great along with all the chopped vegetables even though it wasn't what we were expecting, a pleasant surprise I suppose. I was satisfied with the quality of the pho, especially because it saved me the drive of going all the way to Dorchester. Waitress was attentive and friendly. Would love to come again and try more of their menu as I was happy with my experience. read more
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Finally stopped in after living around the corner for years! I got the vegetable pho with tofu, and it was so fresh and delicious. Came out super fast. So many fresh veggies! read more
2 years ago
Appreciate that the vegetables were fresh but the broth for the seafood pho is nonexistent of flavor... its water with add ins~ not a real broth .... It was disappointing, but the basil was abundant & added the hot sauce so it was okay & felt blandly healthy. Nice people but not attentive service. Im sure the other options of chicken or beef for pho must be more flavorful ... im from out of town so it was a high hope for it to be super delicious, but id say they're using good ingredients, but could really improve the full flavor& overall cleanliness & presentation in the restaurant- it cld be better & they'd do better business. read more
7 years ago
I tried the extra large pho bo (beef) with everything, less noodle so that I can get more broth. Good call. The broth is amazingly harmonious and restrained. Suck down a few spoonfuls rapidly and you begin to crave more. The raft of rare flank is so tasty and thinly sliced you only need to pick up a sheet and dunk it in the hot broth to cook it more. The flank floats on the fully cooked brisket, and other cuts of tendon, and tripe. The plate of mung bean sprouts, jalapeno, lime wedges, basil and mint was crunchy and fresh. Hot tea is served free. This pho is on par on being some of the best examples found in North America I've had. read more
3 years ago
food is great! though you randomly gets bugs in the food. I personally don't mind that as long as the food is good read more
3 years ago
Amazing restaurant with a lovely selection of food. Very clean overall and the staff is nice! This place is great for a date, family outing, or a quick meal! It is a family own style restaurant which is rare these days. I've been to many asian restaurants in Boston and this is a local gem that I highly recommend read more
3 years ago
Ordered the Fried Egg Rolls, Crab Rangoons, and XL Pho. Delicious. Dine-In. The Egg Rolls came out freshly hot, with a sauce, and were very good. The Rangoons are a must, they don't hold back on the crab filling and the sauce was also very tasty. Next was the ridiculously xl portion of the Pho. A challenge in itself, I could only finish half, and to take the rest to go. Tasty broth and very fresh. They also provide Siracha and a dark sauce on the table if you wanted to add them in. Friendly service as well. They do close at 9pm, so arrive early and hungry! read more
5 years ago
I'm a born-and-raised Vietnamese person who's been living in the East Boston area for 3 years and honestly, I'm so glad New Saigon exists. This place has been fixing my cravings for Viet food for years and helped me not have to travel for 40 mins on a subway to Dorchester (where the real Viet food experience is). I eat here at least once every 2 weeks, and I've tried several dishes over the past few years, but my tried and true order will always be Phở Tái Gầu (Pho with rare meat and fatty brisket) and Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng (Banh mi with grilled beef). The Phở Tái Gầu is always a treat, the portions are filling and the flavors can rival the more famous Pho stores in Boston (Pho Pasteur, Pho Le etc.). The fatty brisket can be a hit-or-miss, some days it won't be as fatty as I'd like but if you're not a fan of fat anyways it's no big deal. My gripe with this place is that the Pho noodles they use aren't authentic (they use thin square-ish noodles while authentic noodles are flat and big) but that's the case with every Pho place in Boston anyway. The Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng (you can choose from pork , beef or chicken - I usually go for beef) is also quite tasty and fine for the price. I just wish they'd have more protein variety (cold cuts, pate etc.) to make it even more authentic but it's hard to go wrong with grilled meat. The other dishes I've tried from them have also been tasty, despite being much less authentic than the Pho and Banh Mi. If there's one thing I don't really recommend, it's the Bún Bò Huế (Hue-style Spicy Beef Noodle Soup). It doesn't taste bad, per se, but it really falls flat for me. The smell is divine, but the taste just doesn't cut it in terms of umami and richness. I'd rather spend the $13 on an extra large Pho bowl lol Overall, I really do love this place. Not only is the food tasty, but the employees are also very nice (fun fact: all of the employees I've interacted with have been Vietnamese). If you're ever in the area and craving some good Vietnamese food, or good food in general, maybe consider giving this place a try :) read more
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