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Saigon Tiger

4.2 (71 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese, Cafes, Salad
Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Lemongrass chicken bowl
Jillian C.

I ordered this for lunch via a catering service. Because of this, I can't speak to the ambiance of the place but I can speak on the food, which I can say was delicious! I had the lemongrass chicken bowl. For such simple ingredients, it was packed with flavor! The portions are generous too. I would definitely order this again!

May H.

Casual and charming restaurant. Lots of great specials and honestly a hidden gem for good and cheap eats. Their Lemongrass Noodle Bowl was flavorful and refreshing. Their Lychee Lemonade was also good but it was 95% ice. Also they were playing Yesterday Once More by the Carpenters on repeat and I was there for a good two hours, which I thought was pretty funny.

Peter C.

What I'm discovering is that Cambridge and Somerville are no longer a bastion for the international food scene. Saigon Tiger presentation is 5 star. I will give them that. This Vietnamese food is a far cry from being the best in the state. I would personally rank it toward the bottom myself. Let's face it, things aren't getting any cheaper so you're going to be paying more for everything. The $15 dollar banh mi is common now. If you're paying that much it better be great. Being a huge fan of lemongrass, I was excited to try this sandwich. What I received felt more like a curry chicken thigh on a sandwich. Not a hint of fragrant lemongrass or fire grilled chicken. I left more than half of my Banh Mi and had to go eat elsewhere The Service was OK. Not bad. You bus your own table which is fine. But again I'm struggling with what tipping 20% is for these days when I'm doing half the work. Inside is quaint. But the windows are frosted so you can't even really see outside. I don't think I'll be back. There are way too many awesome Vietnamese restaurants in other areas.

Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl
Connie C.

Cute little spot right across from Davis Square station with about 25-30 seats. The menu is simple--apps, banh mi, vermicelli, and rice bowls. Nothing too out of the ordinary, but solid options. The Lemongrass chicken thighs were more flavorful than the crispy ones. There were no descriptions on the "fried egg rolls" and expected the traditional Vietnamese taro pork egg rolls but realized later it had a little V for vegetarian and was only a cabbage egg roll. Would skip next time. The dine-in experience could use some work. The table was so sticky I practically had to peel my phone off with a sound like velcro. Definitely made me think twice about resting my arms on it. I'll probably do takeout next time--food seems worth trying again, but I'd skip the dine-in experience. Food took over 30 minutes to come out when there was only 2 others table of 2 in the restaurant during 3:30pm.

Chicken Rice Bowl
Natalie H.

Each dish was packed with fresh ingredients and tender chicken. Sometimes a wait due to small amount of tables.

grilled Chicken Banh Mi
Muriel D.

Cute little restuarant in the heart of Davis Square. Don't be fooled by the exterior, there is plenty of seating inside. The staff was very friendly and attentative. My friend and I both got bahn mi sandwiches. I did the grilled chicken which was packed with flavor and juicy. The sandwiches were HUGE. Definitely a bang for your buck. It honestly could've been two servings if I wasn't famished when we went. We also ordered the bao buns. Was indecsive so did one beef and one pork. Both were delicious but I was a bigger fan of the pork bun. To drink, I got the spicy lemonade which was delicious. The drink had an incredible layering of flavors which honestly made me think "THIS is what I want from a mocktail". My friend got the vietnamese coffee which she thoroughly enjoyed. Great place for a quick bite or a longer sit down meal. I've noticed that it does get a bit busy around dinner time. Will definitely be back to try other menu items!

Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl
Andres D.

Pretty good, not life changing. Portions lean small. Food comes quick which I appreciate. Vibe is cute but not "nice" I'd say. Had the crispy chicken bowl and totally enjoyed it but am not desperate to return.

Ube-Coco Coffee
Madi P.

I got the bbq pork vermicelli bowl and it was so delicious!! And the ube coffee! Also really good! It's a really cute vibe inside- I was alone when I went so I chickened out of eating inside and got takeout but overall good food!

Grilled Okra (vegan)
Ellie C.

This place has the BEST cocktails I've had in Boston! We got the lychee martini and another spicy cocktail with chill oil and coconut milk. Both had such unique and delicious flavors and were reasonably priced at $14 each. Every dish we got was also delicious. The portion sizes weren't skimpy but also not huge, so we got a few dishes to share. Our favorites were: Grilled chicken banh mi. The chicken was tender and curry-flavored. It paired perfectly well with the vegetables, crispy baguette, and sauces of the sandwich. Grilled okra. Such delicious flavors and well-cooked. Tofu spring rolls. Soft, fresh, and paired perfectly with the peanut sauce it came with. Overall, this is such a great neighborhood spot with delicious food at affordable prices (all items under $15). The decor is casual but cute, and the staff is very kind and attentive to their jobs. I would definitely come back again to try more of their menu items!

Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi
Kelly Z.

Decided to check this place out after my doctor's appointment and I am so glad I did! Their Banh Mi is humongous! The Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi has marinated chicken thigh, pate, mayo, and a varieties of pickled veggies. I really like the marinated chicken thigh, it's very juicy and tender. I also asked for extra pate and extra mayo because it was very yummy! The baguette is also so big and nicely toasted. I think this is a great sandwich for the price and I would definitely get again. The service was nice and fast. The place is a bit small itself but very relaxed and cozy.

Crispy Chicken bahn mi
Lilian W.

Came for dinner with two friends! Service was great, our waitress was very friendly and she even gave us a complimentary lemonade drink due to the longer wait (they were short-staffed that day). The crispy chicken was really delicious, but I wish the portion size was larger. The rice, bahn mi bread, radish, etc. were average. I've had better Vietnamese food in other places, but this is a great spot to grab a quick meal in a nice, cozy space.

Megan H.

My friends and I did some work at Saigon Tiger, since we thought it was more of a cafe. Most people there seemed to be eating (not working) but we didn't have any problem working since they had wifi. Just be aware that it's more of a restaurant than a cafe! I got the ube vietnamese coffee latte, while my friend got the classic vietnamese latte. I liked my drink compared to other lattes I've had, even though I was a bit thrown off since ube is usually more purple than blue. However, I don't think the coffee tasted like vietnamese coffee, but more so like regular coffee.

Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Bowl
My-Linh D.

Saigon Tiger, a new Vietnamese spot in Somerville, is one to try! I went on a Saturday morning with friends and were seated promptly. I tried the Vietnamese iced coffee, which was absolutely delicious--rich and flavorful from the condensed milk. I also got the lemongrass chicken noodle bowl and the flavors were outstanding, especially with the fish sauce. However, I did find the portions to be on the smaller side considering the price. Overall, Saigon Tiger offers great flavors and a pleasant dining experience, though the portion sizes could be more generous for the cost.

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Nice, small Vietnamese restaurant right in the square. The food is delicious and very fresh. The service is excellent.

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Banh Mi, chicken wings, and lemonades were quite good. One of the better meals I've had around Davis Square.

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Underrated! More people should go here. There's good service, a pleasant space, and the food is excellent too.

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Great food, reasonably priced. Crispy fried chicken (and tofu) is really great. New favorite spot. Try to go when it's not so crowded.

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