We did not have time for dinner that day, and this is the closest open place at 8:30 pm. So we just decided to try our luck. It turned out to be a really nice restaurant! To be fair, I have never been to Vietnam but I am always a fan of Vietnamese food. Compare to all other Vietnamese places I've been to (maybe 4), this restaurant serves good enough Vietnamese food based on my standard. No extra fancy dinnerware or arrangement, just fresh and good taste even though we were their very last guests. Also extremely affordable. Two of us (a boy and a girl) barely finished two entree and one appetizer, with the cost about 25$. I would definitely like to try other dishes in the future. Will recommend this place to friends. read more

New Saigon - Duck salad. Super great and a looot of food! I ordered small plate, barely finished everything - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

always so good and super comforting! the portions are large and the workers are kind. i love the food every time i come here.

The Vietnamese coffee was a fluke that day in my other review. I have tried it 3 other times and it was just average those times. Also, every time I come here I pay a different price for the same food. The cashier always claims that they haven't updated their menu prices yet... for 6 months running. They also have a nasty habit of rounding up the bill to an even number. When everything ends in 0.95, its very unlikely to have the bill end up as .00. Therefore, they are overcharging you, which is illegal. And while not a problem for most people since this is about the most expensive Vietnamese food you can encounter in this city, their $15 credit card minimum violates Dodd-Frank law which sets a maximum $10 minimum. Look it up: §1693o-2. Reasonable fees and rules for payment card transactions read more

One of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in Boston. What a great restaurant for East Boston. The staff is extremely nice and welcoming. The food is excellent --whatever you get! I've been coming here for a while and will continue to do so. Try their pho and rice plates! Delicious! read more

First time ordering from New Saigon and it reminds me of what the other Saigon used to be. The food is well-prepared, clean-tasting and not overly salty. Due to the COVID outbreak, they are not delivery so we ordered ahead and picked up the order. As soon as we got home I threw out/recycled all packaging and transferred the food to my own serving bowls and then washed my hands. We ordered fresh spring rolls, fried egg rolls, pad thai, chicken noodle soup, grilled chicken with vermicelli, and rice with chicken sauteed with lemon grass. The pad thai was on the sweeter side, but adding a hot sauce like sriracha tamed it. Everything else was spot on in flavor. This will be our go-to take-out place when in the mood for vietnamese/thai food. Happy to be supporting local restaurants! read more

Simple menu, lots of options, tasty food, never too busy. What more could you ask for? read more

As good as it gets in Boston for Pho and Vietnamese food. Quality and customer service is what separate them. Pho is very good (Phi Linh in Quincy might be a little bit better). Much more variety than other restaurants though. The duck and chicken dishes here are on point. If you are coming or going to tbr airport, this should be a must stop. Highly recommend read more

We found this place by accident. It is a very simple, almost hole in the wall location. The food was amazing. It was near closing but they still fit us in. The portions were huge, we got one dish per person and that was enough for two meals. Everything was freshly made. The Salmon in Black Bean Sauce was literally the best salmon anyone in our family had ever tasted. The fresh coconut juice was really freshly prepared. The spring roles were great and the sauce was fantastic. Wish this place had a cook book. read more

Came here based on reviews. Their sign is a little difficult to see as you're trying to find the place. It's actually bigger inside than what it looks from outside. Very clean! We were seated immediately and drinks were served within minutes. We ordered pho and vermicelli, both of which were disappointing. The broth in the pho lacked flavor as well as the fish sauce for the vermicelli. Both very bland, causing us to drench our meal in sriracha and hoisin sauce. Service is expected, slow and inattentive as every other Asian restaurant. My beau noticed how they don't already provide condiments and/or utensils on their tables as most places. The tables are on the smaller side so it might be reasonable to not have them. Prices are fair for portions, pretty much comparable to everywhere else. I'm unsure as to how they received such great reviews, but based on my meal experience I'm a little hesitant to come back. read more

New Saigon - 50A. Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Hmm... Thought I wrote a review before. They were originally in East Boston years ago under a different name. I could tell the management and chefs changed. I was presently surprised to learn that they opened up again on Bennington St. The cuisine is fresh, delicious and I love the Durian shakes. Tip: #15 Grilled Chicken Soup. It will change your life! read more

It's a very dirty and ugly place that i was ever.no server,just the owner and his friend.So expensive and rather bad for food.Never come again read more

Very good pho place. #21 beef brisket is unbelievable. Try spring summer roll, beef stew good too and staff are nice. Clean restaurant. Close subway Orient Height 3min walk read more

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Second of many more times!!! Both times very happy with choices. The food was great! Fresh ingredients and tasty !! I wish I lived closer. It's overall healthy fast food!! Not all that processed cooked ahead crap! Made fresh and good. Give it a try when your in Eastie!! I grew up in this city and I love seeing the diverse options in food !! Definitely will be back. Thank you for the delicious food !!!! read more

New Saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Service was quick and courteous. Food was waaaayyy better than I expected. Tofu Curry was one of the best I've ever had. Amazing flavor and consistency. TONS of veggies. Rice is my life. I love it. This was shockingly the best steamed white rice of my life. I'm so sad I don't live here. I'd eat this rice all the time. Tofu spring rolls were ok. Nothing special but good. I'd come back here in a heartbeat. read more

This is a great little hole in the wall with delicious food. I can't speak to its authenticity since I am not Vietnamese but it's always fresh and yummy. The inside could use some updating but it's always clean. I've had the fresh spring rolls, the pho, a vermicelli dish and a yellow noodle dish. They have all been fresh and delicious. Note they don't have a liquor license but you can always head next door for a post dinner bev! read more

They seem to have brought back their bubble tea so thats nice and I've also come back to visit many times afterwards to the point where they've begun to memorize my order which is always nice to see. My impressions of the restaurant have only gone up since and thats why I'm gonna bump the review to a 4 , one thing I have to say though is that a lot of times they will seat me in this corner of the restaurant which is out of site of the counter the host is server is usually standing by causing him to never really come over and ask how it's going. This usually results in me having to get up whenever I'm done or need something which isn't a huge issue for me but they never bring out sauce plates so I feel the need to do it often. Also this just seemed odd to me but playing Kitchen Nightmares reruns on your tv probably isn't a good idea to play in a restaurant. read more

This place is the real deal. My fiancée is Vietnamese and this is on our weekly rotation. Their pho is great, bbh is solid and pretty much everything we have tried has been as good as could be expected. We live in the area and always used to travel into the city for Vietnamese. This place is better. Do yourself a favor and go! UPDATE*** - recently changed ownership who has changed many of the signature dishes for the worse - pho is drastically different (very fatty) and crab rangoons different and not in a good way. Super disappointing that new ownership would mess with the recipes since this was one of our favorite spots for dinner. read more

From California and wasn't sure if I should go to a Vietnamese restaurant, but others from California liked the place, so I thought I'd try it too. I wasn't disappointed. The food was delicious and they gave us quite a bit of food. I usually need to have lots of water after eating Vietnamese food, but I was pleasantly surprised that their food didn't make me thirsty. The food was well seasoned, but not too salty. I would highly recommend this place for their food and service. read more

Been looking for Vietnamese food this good ever since PhoLynn closed years ago now. It has become our go to place for the best Vietnamese food I've ever had. Everything is fresh, fresh, fresh; pho broth is exquisitely flavored with subtle undertones and served with a plate of perfectly fresh basil , sprouts, slices of jalapeno and lime. Whatever you order in your pho, it's divine. Dumplings are addictive: small pockets of flavor you won't find often. We order three, eat some, and take some home. Often we have to get another order if we want some at home. Three of us usually order our 'usuals' ...like a pho, a vermicelli bowl, a rice plate with grilled pork, or some such thing, then try something we haven't had before to share. Never been disappointed...flavors always on pitch. Physically, the restaurant is a hole in the wall...to me often the places to find some of the best food in the world. Who cares what the place looks like when you get food as flavorful, fresh, and varied as New Saigon. I'd give it 10:stars if I could. During the pandemic height, we did take out From New Saigon, driving an hour + round trip...always worth it. They are as careful with take out as they are with serving you, separating things so they stay fresh and letting you combine them yourself. In house service is always pleasant, prompt, and non invasive. Anyone who has read my reviews knows I don't usually gush. I know food, am a really good cook myself, and I like to assess what restaurants serve. Whoever cooks here is a master. read more

Great flavors, good service! I had a summer shrimp roll and chicken noodle soup (pho ga) and it was yummy. A whole in the wall kind of place with authentic Vietnamese flavors. Highly recommended. read more

Love me some Vietnamese food. Their Pho is Phonomenal... They also have a great Bahn mi (hope I spelled right). Can't go wrong with the chicken skewers with peanut sauce. read more

New Saigon - Bhan Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We're from California, where Pho is abundant and the best. I was craving for Pho after we landed at Boston International airport. This place was closest to the airport. We didn't expect much, but we were surprised when the pho turned out to be good. The meat was generous and the broth was authentically delicious. Price is just right for a bowl of Pho. The seafood noodles was pretty good as well. Would recommend this to anyone who's craving for Pho and near the airport. read more

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Very delicious chicken curry stir fry and crab rangoons! Highly recommend! They are offering pickup (: read more

New Saigon - Very delicious chicken curry stir fry and crab rangoons!! Highly recommend! - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went to this place because it was close and was craving some pho. Didn't feel like going all the way into the city (i.e. chinatown). I would say it's not as good as pho pasteur, though most places aren't. The pho here is actually pretty good and I would definitely come back and get it again. We also got an order of beef lo mein which was surprisingly delicious, the meat was pretty flavorful and there were a lot of veggies in the dish. The restaurant wasn't very busy when we arrived so the waitstaff was pretty attentive. read more

Best pho around. No one else makes grilled chicken pho. I am obsessed. Their other food is amazing also.

This place was a great find, authentic Vietnamese food at an affordable price! I loved the bun, with sauteed pork and vermicelli noodles. We also added delicious fried egg rolls, and topped it off with coconut juice. I'd definitely recommend this place! read more

We ordered noodle soup (pho) from New Saigon recently. We had one order each of beef noodle soup and seafood noodle soup. They were both delightful. The servings were quite large, a quart of broth and 1/2 quart of noodles, vegetables and beef or seafood. I plan to go back and try other things. read more

I discovered New Saigon when I started working at Wave n Pave Tattoo, which is a 2 minute walk away. My coworkers, customers, and seemingly everyone that I talk to in East Boston swears by this place. Thanks to a friend with a head cold, I finally tried it out. I wanted to help and jumped on the excuse to grab some Pho take out (best thing for a cold). I got her #14 and myself #27. It is the best Pho I've had in the city. I live in Dorchester and have lots of options. Generous portions of fresh meat and all the good stuff, basil, sprouts, chives,... My coworkers are obsessed with the tofu spring rolls. read more

I enjoy pho, and many other traditional foods, this business lacked the cleanliness, attentiveness and attention to detail I feel it should have, especially since they compete with another area restaurant. It was slightly warm, and quiet. Food was not bad, service was awkward, help only came when you sought it for several minutes. Beef in soup was not tender as it typically is. And when asked to make soup spicy I was given bottle of store bought hot sauce. By comparison to it's competitor I found this disappointing. However the overall experience was not a deal breaker. I may return. read more

Such a good find! Great flavors! Got pho #19 & chicken shrimp egg and steak fried rice!

Good food, fast service. Vegetarian pho with chicken broth is the light and tasty. Lemongrass chicken and flat rice noodles with mixed veggies good too! read more

Nice mild hot and sour soup with chicken. I love this dish but sometimes restaurants go overboard on the sour. This was delightful all the way through. Approximately $20 for soup and a vermencelli noodle dish which had great lemongrass flavors. Not only does it all taste fresh but it is enough for two meals for two. read more

Great cooking. Me and my parents ordered pork chop, stir fried beef and sea food pho, all very tasty! Port chop came with two huge pieces grilled to just right level. Beef was tender and pho was yummy. Serving was quick. Fits the Chinese stomach! read more

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This is our first time there. Ordered Pho Dac Biet and Tofu with ground pork for pick up. It was easy. We enjoyed the food very much!

Great spot! Fantastic food and nice people! We have been regulars of the chef/owner since his original location in Eastie, followed him to Everett and happily back here again. Fresh ingredients, huge portions, low prices, friendly staff. Parking is tough but doable. Of note is that they are one of the few Spots who offer vegetarian broth as an option for their pho. As a pescatarian it's frustrating at other pho shops to order veggie or seafood pho only to have it arrive in stinky chicken broth. Not here!! They get it and have a large number of veggie options to go alongside their meat and chicken dishes. Favorites include the pho, the bahn mi, fresh rolls, the Vietnamese crepe with shrimp, all the vermicelli dishes... Etcetcetc. A favorite spot that we can't get to often enough! read more

Great food, fresh! Even though I find myself asking for extra meat or extra chicken, they're really consistent with flavor. The service for the most part has been good except when it gets busy, mostly because there's only one person attending the entire restaurant, the same person taking orders, the same person serving the orders, the same person serving drinks and the same person cashing people out. read more

Good! But note to self: if you are ordering the beef pho for delivery/pick up, and you have never tried pho before or are new to how it works, it is delivered to you raw! I did not know this even tho I've been to a fair share of pho dine Ins. Never taken it out tho. I got my meal (beef brisket raw I'm one container and the cooked broth soup in another). Ended up cooking it myself but wasnt sure how long to cook the beef in the soup over the stove so I overcooked my beef. read more

Stopped by for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the food. I had the vermicelli with shrimp and pork. The portion was quite large, and luckily I was hungry enough to finish most of it! The shrimp was a little plain, but the grilled pork was good. It was late in the afternoon so I feel like the meat may have been reheated. It wasn't bad, though. One strange thing I noticed was the noodles were cut so that they were about 2- 3 inches long. Is this an east coast thing or specific thing to this restaurant? It made it harder to get a big bite of the noodles. Skip the Vietnamese iced coffee. I got one to go to cool me down on the walk back to my hotel, but it was so disgusting I threw it away before I got back. I should have tasted it while I was at the restaurant. It tasted like old coffee-a little sour. read more

New Saigon - #49 Vermicelli with shrimp and pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Pretty decent Vietnamese joint. The food is okay, subpar compared to the Vietnamese restaurants in Dorchester. However, every time that I dined at this establishment, I just feel extremely awkward about the service. No hi or hello from our server (ever), just a "you ready?" I just feel that if you're gunna be in hospitality, learn how to be hospitable. read more

The food was good and portion was good. Normal Vietnamese restaurant atmosphere. Not as clean but is ok. Shake is powder. Prices are very reasonable. Overall good experience at lunch. read more