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

New Saigon - Phở Tái Gầu (Pho with rare meat and fatty brisket) - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The pho is absolutely to die for! So good I made an account just to make a review. I used to come here all the time and recently moved back to East Boston and it satisfied the craving in every single way. You must come here you won't be disappointed. The banh mis are super good too read more

I was excited to receive the Salmon in Black Bean Sauce that I ordered. Unfortunately, every time that I ordered the dish the salmon is overcooked even after providing instructions for the order. The photo of the item for order in the menu is of a delicious piece of medium rare salmon with bean sauce. I received cubed salmon covered in batter, dried and overcooked. I would recommend you not to order the dish if you do not appreciate overcooked salmon. read more

if you're looking for some remotely decent beef pho, don't come here. i was very disappointed with my beef pho it had ZERO flavor. the spring rolls and lemongrass beef was good. the place has plenty of seating. the server was not kind when taking my order but the food came out in a timely fashion. this is the first and last time i will be going here. read more

New Saigon - 45. Vietnamese Lemongrass Chilli Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Unassuming hole in the wall provides flavor explosions. We're visiting family from out of town and had Saturday to ourselves. After a lot of back and forth, we decided on this restaurant because they had one of my picky 7 year old's safe foods. The grilled chicken spring rolls were great! There's a lot of different textures, some herbs, and the peanut sauce was mild enough for the picky eater, but interesting enough for the rest of us. Wonton soup was fresh and green, the wrappers very delicate. The flat noodles with their garlicky sauce was the hit of the night! read more

This was so delicious!! I drive by everyday and was also so skeptical because it's a little hole in the wall, but the ads on the windows looked so fresh, so I gave it a try. Such good spring rolls, and bahn mi sandwich wow. Very fresh ingredients. read more

We come here whenever we ate in the area. Good food, well priced and usually good service. I will mentioned that the last time we were there, our waitress was surly and mostly absent . We had to go to the desk to ask for dessert. When the waitress showed up with the dessert, she seemed annoyed when i asked if she could clear our dinner plates. We always treat waitstaff with courtesy and respect, wish we had gotten the same. read more

Stopped in for lunch and the food was fast and so tasty! Beef pho and chicken lo mien both 5 star. Would come back anytime we are in town. read more

New Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very clean and friends Vietnamese place. Prices were great and so was the pho. It's a simple place, nothing fancy but a great place to grab dinner if you are feeling like pho. read more

New Saigon - Having some warm pho on a cold day - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

East Boston is a longer trek for me so I usually stop here when I am in the area. I've been here a few times. I really enjoy the pho here - the broth is flavorful and has a lot of depth. I'm not sure why other reviewers say the broth is strange because the flavor profiles in this pho are authentic and remind me of my childhood. My boyfriend ordered an extra large bowl of pho and I appreciate how his pho came in a larger bowl. Most places give you the same size bowl and just add extra noodles but this place gives you both more broth and noodles with a larger bowl. After leaving, my boyfriend agreed that this place has really good broth but that he prefers our usual pho restaurant because the brisket here is not as tender and is of lesser quality. With that said, I don't really have any complaints for the meats in my pho dac biet and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and my durian smoothie. Just a heads up - The service here is not the best. There is usually only one person covering the front end (waiting on tables, taking payment of the takeout orders, and making drinks). When I go out to dine, I usually expect to be offered water but here it is something that you have to ask for. Also, another gripe that I have is the menu pricing is not up-to-date, lacks transparency, and I suspect overcharging. My order came out to $32 but the breakdown of the menu prices of the items that I ordered were $9.95 (dac biet), $10.95 (XL pho), and $4.50 (durian smoothie). Adding up those prices and including tax, the total should have only been around $27. The bill only specified the total charge and does not include price breakdowns. When asked about it, she said the pho dac biet is an extra charge and the prices were actually $11, $12, and $5, respectively and the tax. However, this breakdown still doesn't add up. I just wish there was more transparency with pricing because I left feeling ripped off. read more

New Saigon - XL pho with brisket (top) and Large pho dac biet (bottom) - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great service. Crispy spring rolls were delicate and delicious. Pho #34 (with all the works) was perfect on a frigid night. Probably the most generous bowl I've ever had in terms of portion size. read more

New Saigon - Pho #34 - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So I've became sort of a regular costumer here, I love this establishment. The staff is all friendly and always welcoming, I think it's a family own place. The food always comes out fast and it's most definitely hot, there's times when the food lacks a bit of flavor but 4 times out of 5 it'll be amazingly seasoned. I come here 2-3 times a week. I'll definitely miss it when I go back home. read more

Cheap ample portions. Food is pretty good. Nice amount of tendon in the pho. The music cham sauce in the bun needs more fish sauce and something acidic They have no ventilation so there is a haze of smoke in the restaurant and a smell of propane or some other fuel. They could use a refresh on the paint, flooring. read more

Really yummy banh-mi, spring rolls, and stir-fried Veg. Ordered delivery, they forgot a couple sandwiches. Dinged one star for that, but will try again. read more

The food is fine. What is not fine? I specifically asked for a grilled pork banh mi WITHOUT any sauces or dressing as I planned to take this on my flight out of BOS. I walked back to my hotel and went to pack my lunch. My banh mi was covered in gloppy mayo. There is no point taking it. I called and spoke to the counter lady and she asked me to walk back. There is no time for that. It's my money and time that's wasted. Be advised. read more

New Saigon - No sauce or mayo requested - grilled pork banh mi covered in mayo. Yuck. Straight into the garbage can. - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Decent spot to get your Viet fix on the East side! Came here for dinner on Tuesday and we were able to be seated right away (and there's ample street parking nearby). The place seems quite authentic based off the menu and staff. I ordered pho tai, while my friends got bun thit nuong and salted egg fried rice. Everything was tasty and came in pretty big portions! The pho isn't the best I've had but it's enough to satisfy your craving. My personal fave was the bun thit nuong - the pork is marinated perfectly. If you're on the east side of Boston and in need of a Viet fix, consider this spot! read more

I wanted this to be good. The pics/reviews made this the best restaurant near Courtyard Airport Marriott. I ordered the Tofu/noodle/veg spring roll wrapped I. Rice paper. Meh. Bland. Veggie Pho w/Tofu. It looked great, but presentation aside, the broth was under seasoned. At least I got in a good walk and Dunkin' was just down the street. read more

New Saigon - Rice paper wrapped tofu/noodle/veg spring roll w/peanut sauce. Meh. - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Got Pho but the broth was bland as heck. Service and ambience was fine. Area was a little sketchy

You cannot beat the price! Food is so delicious! I ordered a small pho and wow the portion was BIG! Some phos can be greasy which can overpower the taste but this one felt clean and organic (if that makes any sense). The variety of veggies in it left my tummy very happy! read more

New Saigon - Veggie Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Will definitely eat here again, the food is delicious and the service is great, there wasn't much wait either.

Barbecue chicken. I rate it based on this alone. It's enough for two. The pho soup is also good! read more

Absolutely FIRE Vietnamese restaurant. Amazing pho, fresh summer rolls, and vermicelli bowl. Service was quick and prices were AMAZING. Seriously, this is going to be my new lunch spot. Any tricky piece is the parking hut there's a nearby private lot that was fairly empty so I parked and hoped not to get a ticket (no ticket!). read more

New Saigon - Pho Dac Biet. I also asked for the wide flat noodles! So amazing. - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had a short layover in Boston and was staying near this area of East Boston. Noticed the excellent reviews and decided to try this place. They have a pretty extensive menu as well as daily specials to choice from, all dishes can be modified for the protein of your choice...I prefer tofu. We ordered two dishes, both on their daily specials menu: Basil Tofu and Avocado Curry. The food came quickly and the servings were generous. Each dish was tasty and presented nicely on the plate. We also each received a healthy serving of rice with our order. The server did not ask for what spice level we preferred, so it came with a basic heat level, butthe tables all had sriracha to add more heat, which we did. The service was good and fast, so no complaints. Being from the west coast, I thought the food was pretty good. I would definitely come here again on another layover. read more

New Saigon - Basil tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Love it Food so good The soup is excellent Vermicelli bowls I love them Friendly place food is done always on time Don't take long read more

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While me and my bf were craving for some pho after seeing one along the road going to super 88 and the place we were gonna go was already closed for some private party that night I ended up stumbling to this place when I searched on yelp. It was kind of late at night and we were so happy to find this place. We went in and it wasn't busy cause it's late already but it worked out well for us. We got sat right away! Took us like less than 10 minutes to order. I got the pho with like everything on it. And my bf got dumpling and the pad Thai. Food came at a reasonable time so that was great! We were chillin in there for like almost two hours then head out to the airport to pick up my boyfriends mother from work. Next time when I come back I'll Probably go a little earlier to have more time looking at the menu read more

Very good restaurant The broth and all the pho were very good fresh ingredients fresh vegetable this is my go-to place for pho I highly recommend it if you're ever in East Boston that very good service read more

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We had just flown in from CA and wanted something hearty, familiar and reasonable. Found New Saigon on Yelp and decided to give it a try. We ordered fried chicken wings to start which came out hot, plump and crispy with a sweet chili dipping sauce. For our entrees we had banh xeo, com suon bi cha (rice with pork chop, omelette and a julienned pork skin mix), and a pho dac biet. The food was overall quite good and a pleasant surprise coming from SoCal, land of VN immigrants and abundant VN restaurants. The banh xeo was made of shrimp and chicken which was different than the traditional shrimp and pork filling. It was a pleasant surprise, as was the nice sweetness of caramelized onions. The crepe itself was crisp which is a must for this dish so two thumbs up. The com tam overall was also nicely presented with good sized portions of succulent pork chop and accompaniments. The pho dac biet was a pleasant surprise. We often rate pho by how unnecessarily sweet some restaurants make the broth. This one was not unnecessarily sweet which was a big relief, so kudos to the chef for balancing out the flavors and spices. The pho also featured a good ratio of meat to noodles so once again all was good on the pho front! Next time we're back in town we'll be back! read more

Incredible pho and the portions here are huge. We also got the crab Rangoon - came out piping hot and just fried. Best Vietnamese in east Boston read more

Staying at a hotel nearby for an early morning flight out of Logan. Read some great reviews, and they are spot on for a great restaurant. Small place, street parking and near a busy corner. Family of four, started with couple of fried egg rolls and some chicken wings. Very crispy and hot. Large bowl of pho, fresh ingredients, great broth and plenty of lean steak. Lots of basil, fresh bean sprouts. Split the bowl across four. Pad Thai was just okay, not very flavorful, but the vermicelli with grilled pork was excellent. Fresh basil, roasted peanuts, lettuce and carrots. plenty of noodles. Great flavors. Last dish was the best, fried noodle nest with shrimp, squid, chicken, beef, fake crab, and veggies. Great crispy noodles, needs a little more gravy for the noodles, but very nicely done. A great family restaurant and close to airport. Park on the street near the Dunking Donuts. read more

New Saigon - Great Dining Spot, staying nearby at airport hotel - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

SO SO yummy! I first tried this place about 2 months ago and have been a regular returning customer. I kid you not I eat here about once a week! The prices are reasonable and the servicing are pretty large. Staff is always so friendly and service is good. Some days the service is slow but usually it's because it's a full restaurant but it's not a horrible of a wait. It's quite clean and up kept. Will always recommend this place! read more

Absolutely delighted with my dining experience! From the moment I walked in, the inviting ambiance set the tone for a fantastic meal. The menu offered a delightful variety, and each dish was a masterpiece of flavor. The prices were reasonable for the quality, and the freshness of the ingredients was evident. What truly stood out, though, was the exceptional staff--friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about creating a positive experience. This restaurant comes highly recommended for anyone seeking a top-notch culinary adventure!Beef PhoCrab Rangoons read more

This place is cute and cozy which I love it. Their food is good with decent price. I will recommended this place if you want some hot noodle soup or some beef-on-the-stick street food. Hmm it's yummy. read more

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Food was amazing here!! Had shrimp summer roll, bun and a beef salad, all tasted fantastic, super authentic Vietnamese for sure. No skimping or americanising the dishes. This will be my Vietnamese food fix in Boston from now on. The price is very reasonable for the quality. Do not expect any fancy ambiance from this place. Very dated typical Asian neighbourhood restaurant, not much service I need to highlight. Server takes order bluntly, no personality, serve food, give u the check, tqvm bye! Well I am here just for the food anyway so I didn't mind it at all! read more

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Tofu curry vermicelli is really yummy- the curry flavor is addicting! Will go back to get this again, and to try the lemongrass tofu.

I'm in Boston for work and this place was by the hotel. I'm half Vietnamese so I love me some good Vietnamese food. Banh Xeo and chicken with veggies and lemongrass was very good. Super fresh and tasty and relatively inexpensive. Service was fast and very friendly. I love this place, it will be my go to spot when I'm by the airport. Two thumbs up read more

They charged 3% service fee for using credit and debit cards. Have never heard that customers will be charged this fee at restaurants.

We came to this place for pho many times in the past several years and pho dishes were always delicious until we ordered take out with "extra bonus" in them. One time there was a dead fly in my stir fried noodles and recently it was a thumb size long plasticky thing in my husband Bahn mi sandwich. We couldnt tell what that was but definitely not edible. I am hoping they will improve and to be more aware of the cleanliness in preparing the food. But other than that, we really liked the pho when we dined in. read more

The server was bad . I have to wait for a while for them to greet me . I ordered Pho and was bad . I would not come here again .

There's no good authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, or food from Asia in the neighborhood. Therefore, this restaurant already takes home the cake solely because it exists, and it serves food that resembles a meal from Vietnam. Is this the best damn Vietnamese food in the state of Massachusetts? Probably not. Will it satisfy your South East Asian or East Asian food craving because you are so sick and tired of heavy western food? Yes! Is this a bad restaurant? No, it's not bad at all. Should you come here with an expectation that summer rolls and tofu wraps are flavorful dishes? Probably not (Duh, not unless you dunk it in a heavy sauce, and in which case you probably should not have come to a Vietnamese restaurant to begin with). You cannot replicate recipes from another country simply because we do not have access to the same ingredients in the United States. Therefore, for what it is, this place is pretty good, and I will continue to come back. read more

Dinner for two for a little over $20, I can make this a weekly occurrence if I wasn't so concerned about sodium and my blood pressure! Had a delicious bowl of pho Dac biet, so filling and comforting! The soup wasn't too oily or bland, just needed a touch of sriacha and hoisin sauce. Meat portions were fair, just right. The sides dish with the bean sprouts and basil were a bit stingy and small though, plus they didn't have mint, only 1 sprig of basil given. I'm sure you could ask for more as this does prevent wasting. The spring rolls here are also made with chicken and shrimp instead of pork, it tasted pretty good and chicken is better for you, I liked the idea. Parking can be a bit tricky since it's in the middle of a busy road in east Boston, but there is a good amount of street parking if you're patient and willing to walk a bit. Staff was nice and asked how we were doing. read more

New Saigon - Spring rolls are made with chicken instead of pork here, still tasty! - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts