Saigon Shack

CASH only Busy resturant. offers a menu of popular viatmise dishes. Star of the menu however is the tradational Pho Soup.

Ordered the Lemongrass Grilled Chicken Pho (9$). Service was quick. Soup broth is flavourful but lacks the kick and smokiness that comes from charred onions and glangal. The chef however knows how to make a very clear broth that shows that the broth was cooked on low and long . Garnish lakes the tradational sambal chill paste.

Also the soup felt a little on the sweeter side. The grilled chicken seemed to be pre cooked instead of directly grilled.

The garnish was not fresh and the thai sweet basil could be fresher and greener.

Overall overrated Pho exprience.

SCORE

Flavour: 2
Presentation:2
Authenticity:2
Portions: 3
Cleanliness: 5
Speed of Service: 5
Value for Money:4

I had a sandwich and vermicelli and chicken salad. The proportions were good and the food tasted great! The prices were surpassingly low and service was fast. This place takes ONLY CASH so be mindful of that is you want to check it out. I think this is a great place to get a cheap, quick meal in Greenwich Village.

The pho and banh mi here was excellent and well seasoned, flavorful and well blended. The crab cake banh MI is my favorite, great flavor balance and lovely. Staffs are friendly and nice, atmosphere is laid back and cozy. Usually no wait here. Price are decent for the area. Overall great place for your pho fix.