Get the beef pho. 10/10 The only thing about this location is the wait time, but otherwise a pleasant experience.

Saigon Shack is a CASH only restaurant offering delicious sandwiches and pho at a reasonable price. The sandwiches are delicious and large and inexpensive. Food came out very quickly and they have a nice ambiance overall. My group went around 8PM and we did not have to wait to be seated but I suspect this place fills up pretty quickly. Service was immaculate and I highly recommend the Iced Coffee! Delicious overall

The place is very welcoming and the staff are very nice. I visited on Sunday late afternoon. If you bring a car, it seems like there are plenty of street parking spaces. There is a bike lane connecting to the restaurant. Also, I saw an electric car charging station. The place isn't too big. Maybe 15-20 teams at a time. The interior is very warm and has some old scent to it. We ordered Saigon pho and beef tripe pho. The soup was so good. I love how it doesn't taste like those powder soup. Very ordinary pho without chemical taste. I loved it. Will definitely come back for another lunch or dinner.

Saigon Shack is a small but busy little spot in the west village. I came in on a friday night during prime dinenr hour and it was a small wait for a table for two. I was pleasantly surprised by the taste and portions here though, no compaints on how anything tasted here. We had the summer rolls, papaya/mango salad, and grilled lemongrass chicken on rice. I would definitely come back again. Just know ahead of time that its a cash-only spot.

Ambiance 10/10 Nice and chill. We came on a Tuesday around dinner time, there was no wait so we sat down immediately Food 10/10 Besides the usual pho, and sandwiches, they also have over the rice dish which I appreciate. As much as I like pho, I do wanna eat something else sometimes if I go to a viet restaurant Service 10/10 This is is a cash only place. You probably won't expect that this is cash only but it really is! If you don't have any cash, then you can scan the QR code and basically do a pickup by your table

Seating was very quick (~10 min at dinner) and service was friendly and efficient. I had the grilled lemongrass chicken pho. I thought the broth had a lot of flavor and I liked the sweetness of it. Didn't need any hoisin sauce or sriracha. I'll def come back for an easy, no fuss meal.

Great Vietnamese food near Washington Square Park! Saigon Shack is a cozy Vietnamese restaurant on Macdougal street. I stopped by with a friend for lunch after spending a day at the park, and we were seating after a ~ 10 minute wait. The smell of pork chops on the grill hits you right when you walk in. Their menu is full of Vietnamese staples like Banh Mi and Pho. Here's what we ordered: Spring rolls: The pork filling was seasoned well and the roll was super crispy. Pork Chop Banh Mi: Juicy Pork, fresh carrots and daikon. Big fan. Pork Rice Bowl: Super filling and came with a delicious tangy sauce. Service was fast and friendly, and the prices are very reasonable for the neighborhood. Only downside is that it's a bit cramped inside. Will definitely be stopping by again!

The banh mi! Ok so cash only unless you order off the app, first of all. Second if you're a single, sit at the bar if you can, or a two top. If you're a two top don't try to rude your way into a larger table, it's an ugly look. Service is great, I ordered vegetarian beef banh mi and I'm glad I did! Perfectly crunchy bread with tons of fillings: succulent marinated 'meat', crunchy veggies -carrots and daikon pickled perfectly and cucumbers sliced thin, cilantro not too much! And a soft spread of mayo. Perfection! Banh mi of my dreams! Small place so again, don't be rude!