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Saiguette

Vietnamese Restaurant$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
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    Scott G.
    "Lemongrass pork shoulder banh mi is the greatest I've had!"(54 Tips)
    Phil K.
    "The lemongrass grilled pork shoulder bahn mi is out of this world."(16 Tips)
    Tamara E.
    "The lemongrass pork banh mi is delicious!"(12 Tips)
    Caroline D.
    "The pho and the Grilled Juicy boneless chicken thigh are phenomenal!"(37 Tips)
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  • Jesse B.heart icon on user image
    Jesse BagelsDecember 17, 2014
    Of the few bahn mi I've had this was the best - perfectly roasted pork, mostly lean but charred fatty ends packed w flavor. The marinade, chili mayo, and sriracha coupled to make the perfect dressing.
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    Trang TranMay 15, 2014
    Everything's great: crispy tofu skin cut & fried roll, yuca brownie (banh khoai mi), pho, lemongrass pork shoulder (I like it w/ banh hoi), banh mi. Flavors on point (I'm Viet and grew up in Houston).
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceApril 22, 2013
    You won’t find more perfect Pho anywhere else in this hood. The broth is delicately scented with sweet spices and so good, you might end up forgetting about the actual noodles.
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    John-Carlos LunardiniMarch 13, 2016
    The lady working the cash register was kind of militant but I guess that is what makes them so efficient. No seating but delicious, drink a sixpoint resin on the way there for optimal experience
  • Liz D.heart icon on user image
    Liz DellMarch 22, 2015
    Good, quick and clean. Big potrions. Not a lot of space to eat-in but a very solid takeout option. Everything is delish - try the pho, dumplings, spring rolls, beef bun and the banh mi are no joke!
  • Aleson H.heart icon on user image
    Aleson HoAugust 2, 2015
    One of the better pho/banh mi places I've eaten at in NYC. Got classic pho/banh mi, and they taste and smell just right and are well-portioned - especially the banh mi. Some seats, maybe do takeout.
  • Eric G.
    Eric GonzalezMay 10, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    The lemongrass slow roasted pork banh mi was UHH-MAAAAAZING. My friend got the flank steak banh mi and it was equally UHH-MAAAAAZING. I WILL undoubtedly be going back to try more sandwiches here!
  • Madeline M.heart icon on user image
    Madeline McDavidApril 27, 2016
    Definitely the best banh mí on the upper west side! Fresh, quality ingredients, amazingly fun tasty! Go with a classic or pork-lemongrass banh mí and pair it with a ginger tea.
  • Sara W.heart icon on user image
    Sara WolcottOctober 10, 2016
    Amazing fast fresh food. Pho is the best around and the tea is fab. I had to take some of the food home, which I normally don't do with pho. Pork ribs look amazing
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    BeeJune 14, 2015
    The biggest and juiciest roast pork banh mi I've had since being in Vietnam. Authentic stuff - try it! Don't bother with the bubble tea though.
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    TiffanyMarch 30, 2016
    Seating is extremely limited but the lady was nice enough to let us eat at the counter while waiting. Food was awesome. Try the spicy beef pho and get any of the grilled meat!
  • Amy C.
    Amy ChinMay 31, 2015
    Seriously the best banh mi in the City. Had the grilled thigh meat and my friend the flank steak - both outstanding! Bread had perfect mix of crunchy outside and soft inside.
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    SolJanuary 2, 2019
    Huge Bahn Mi sandwiches with great flavors. A hole in the wall, so good for a lunch pick up when you skipped breakfast.
  • Jhokania D.heart icon on user image
    Jhokania D.December 4, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the Spicy Pho Vermicilli! Spicy beef broth, onions, lime, bean sprouts, basil, and hosisin siracha, IF YOU DO IT BIG, get it with shin, tripe and tendon! Won't disappoint!! Great pho!
  • Hailey N.heart icon on user image
    Hailey NguyenSeptember 28, 2017
    Banh mi & bun are pretty well done; pho is not as great as other options downtown, but overall a pretty good option for quick and fresh food on UWS. 10% off weekday lunch time.
  • Sam G.heart icon on user image
    Sam GilJune 25, 2018
    As good as any Bahn Mi in New York. Fancier meat than usual, and a little pricier. But so so good!
  • Jeffrey
    JeffreyJuly 20, 2014
    Saiguette’s might be the biggest bánh mì you’ve ever seen. It takes two wooden skewers to hold one together. Unlike most supersize sandwiches, these are well balanced and carefully constructed.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsAugust 30, 2013
    None of the flaccid gray meat or stewed chunks you'll find at many other banh mi shops, this is meat grilled by somebody who clearly knows what they were doing. Gorgeous.
  • Jonathan M.
    Jonathan McFeatJuly 19, 2013
    The Banh Mi are to die for; juicy charred steak or pork, crusty baguette, jalapeños, fresh cucumber, carrot, a fistful of cilantro and hot chili on the side. Sandwich perfection.
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    chrisOctober 15, 2018
    This place is under the radar but really great. All the food is good and the takeout shows up faster than you can hang up the phone.
  • BP E.heart icon on user image
    BP EApril 6, 2015
    Delicious, cheap pho. And I'm especially in love with how they package it to-go so that it holds up great by the time you're ready to eat.
  • Jenn K.heart icon on user image
    Jenn KwanJanuary 13, 2017
    Banh hoi with lemon grass pork shoulder. Grilled perfectly! Good portion 10% off lunch hr til 5pm
  • Erika N.
    Erika NonkenJanuary 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is good here (and I've tried it all). Fresh, flavorful, authentic, perfectly prepared, quick, cheap. Best thing that's happened to this neighborhood in a long time.
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    HectorJuly 24, 2016
    Lemongrass grilled pork bahn mi is great. Only six seats inside in this very small spot.
  • Jason W.
    Jason WoodardJune 24, 2016
    The Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi is to die for, the summer rolls are amazing. The Bun is delicious. Can't go wrong.
  • Jeff N.heart icon on user image
    Jeff NovichNovember 11, 2013
    Great place, delicious food.... BUT they put waaaay too much broccoli in the veggie curry any hardly and tofu. And the menu doesn't even mention there's broccoli in it.
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    RyanSeptember 15, 2016
    Banh mi is ridiculously large and good. Get the chicken thigh version
  • Emily Y.heart icon on user image
    Emily YeoJanuary 20, 2013
    Get the grilled pork shoulder banh mi and Spicy pho udon. Lots of flavor and big portions!
  • Jeff S.heart icon on user image
    Jeff SolomonNovember 8, 2017
    Pho 32A was great. Rich broth and noodles cooked just right. They were also generous with the meat portions
  • Phil K.heart icon on user image
    Phil KatzOctober 31, 2015
    The lemongrass grilled pork shoulder bahn mi is out of this world. Worth the trek uptown to try it!
  • Lauren R.heart icon on user image
    Lauren RomaoOctober 9, 2016
    Lemongrass pork bahnmi and pho are go to staples. They were so flavorful!
  • Brandon S.heart icon on user image
    Brandon SpruillDecember 31, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is delicious, but I'm fond of the roast pork shoulder (whether it's a sandwich or otherwise)
  • Rebecca C.
    Rebecca ChinnOctober 10, 2016
    Pho! Absolutely amazing. I'm a vegetarian and replaced the beef with broccoli. The broth is some of the best I've ever had.
  • Paolo B.heart icon on user image
    Paolo BaroneMay 20, 2019
    Their bahn-mi is one of the best sandwiches I ever had!!!!
  • N X.
    N XuApril 11, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The bun with grilled chicken is so delicious and reasonably priced! They should have seamless delivery option, Seriously!
  • Greg W.heart icon on user image
    Greg W.March 25, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Got to get the Banh Mi - crispy chicken is incredible. Vegetable dumplings are also good.
  • Libbyheart icon on user image
    LibbySeptember 21, 2014
    The spicy beef pho with vermicelli noodles!! the lemongrass pork shoulder sandwich is amazing too!! Yummm
  • Kathy M.heart icon on user image
    Kathy MatthiesenJanuary 25, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing take out place! Loved the Pho, Lemongrass Pork Bahn Mi, and Moon Dumplings
  • Myungheart icon on user image
    MyungJanuary 2, 2018
    Banh mi is so good! Yes it’s $10 but it’ll fill you up. They don’t skimp out on the meat
  • Chris E.heart icon on user image
    Chris EvansSeptember 1, 2014
    Jesus christ the Pho. Watch out though, its an ordeal to pour the soup in the bowl. The banh mi is not too bad either.
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RobertsonMarch 5, 2017
    delicious lemongrass pork banh mi
  • Nitzan B.heart icon on user image
    Nitzan BFebruary 23, 2019
    Looks plain from the outside but the food is so good!! Big menu and really affordable!
  • Pol G.heart icon on user image
    Pol Gomà DeàsMay 3, 2016
    Great value for money, pork with brown rice is super tasty. Don't expect a bathroom.
  • Yamen S.heart icon on user image
    Yamen SYMay 3, 2017
    Chinese family in a Vietnamese bistro, but very fast and delicious food. Love it.
  • Brian P.heart icon on user image
    Brian ParkNovember 13, 2015
    Grilled Lemongrass Pork Shoulder... on their Bahn Mi or Bún, you can't go wrong
  • Jason W.
    Jason WoodardApril 29, 2016
    Everything was amazing. The Bahn Mi, the Bun, the Summer Roll. So good.
  • Mike H.heart icon on user image
    Mike HopkinsJuly 23, 2015
    A gem of the Upper West Side. Get the pork shoulder sandwich. TONS of food.
  • Colin L.heart icon on user image
    Colin LeeMay 24, 2017
    The chicken thigh banh mi is delicious for the ppl who don't eat pork
  • Kateheart icon on user image
    KateFebruary 24, 2020
    So good! Got the lemongrass pork shoulder banh mi
  • David A.heart icon on user image
    David AvellanedaMay 8, 2017
    OMG... Lemongrass Grilled Pork Shoulder Bahn Mi, I love you... 😍
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