Go in for Pho, come out full and satisfied. Ample parking, clean tables, lots of booths for private conversations or just to hide your hyper kids.....okay my hyper kids..... Herbs are freshly cut and they aren't stingy with anything! Tripe is stomach by the way. So, know your parts before you just order whatever hahah
(5)
Queen B.
I'm just not sure how many stars I should give this restaurant. I've never had a problem with my meal here...until recently. This review is primarily on the quality of a Pho dish. Friend and I ordered a few things, which were priced well, ample portion, but tasteless.. Especially the pho, we ordered. If the broth doesn't have flavor, depth, color and especially taste, then the pho is no good. Our order did not taste like a broth that had been simmering for 24+ hrs, from real bones. Our order tasted like the broth came from a box. It was awful. Absolutely tasteless, which ruined the whole dish. We will not be returning, anytime soon.
(2)
David B.
I found this little gem of a place for lunch. The best part is that when it comes out, you can see the rendered fat floating on top of the soup (you know this sh*t was slow cooked.) I'm sure some little old lady spent 13 hours simmering the hell out of bones, meat, and sinew to concoct this delicacy. At $7/bowl, you'd be stupid not to check it out. Can't afford $7? Spend $4 and get a banh mi. It's equally delicious.
(5)
Tiffany W.
There's 3 Vietnamese restaurants right in the same little plaza, but I'm glad I ate at Miss Saigon! Very small, cozy, looks like your typical Asian restaurant on the inside and outside. We had a big group, so we made a reservation ahead and they were very accommodating, with good service throughout the night. I had one of their pho bowls, which is huge and very filling. Broth was very yummy. I'm not a Vietnamese cuisine expert, but tasted pretty authentic and flavorful to me, and I was very happy with my choice. I also had some of their vermicelli noodles, which was similarly delicious. Prices here are very reasonable as well, around $8 - $10 per bowl. I would for sure come back here again!
(4)
Jamee C.
What a great place to enjoy Vietnamese food. I love the extensive menu. This isn't somewhere I'd treat a guest to but I love to go here with close friends and eat ourselves to death. In my personal opinion, the portions are huge. I do always end up going to Miss Saigon than Kien Giang for the convenience of using cards and I prefer the atmosphere better.
(5)
Shafi K.
I cannot believe it took me so long to come to Miss Saigon! What is funny is that I actually come to the Asian Market (K&S) on a regular basis to buy fresh fish. I've obviously seen their sign before. Well, for lunch today, my friend insisted we went outside of the usual Farmer's Market choices. We drove out to Charlotte Pike to visit this Vietnamese Heaven. We walked in at around 1:30 and were seated immediately. My friend ordered a Sprite and fried rice. I ordered their pho. Nashville has SUCH a pho drought that whenever I find a new place that sells pho, my heart is filled with hope. This time, it was for good reason too. They had raw beef slices with pho for only $7.95. While this is not the same as cheap California pho, it's also not bad at all for Nashville. My serving was HUGE and, while delicious, I'll be finishing it tomorrow afternoon for lunch. There was lots of beef, soup and noodles in my pho. I wish there were some more spice options but I guess I could have asked and did not. Overall, great first experience. They have lots of little things on the menu that I would love to try. I'll be coming back here for sure.
(4)
Kao Lou C.
Honestly one of the worst pho broth I've ever had. I'm from out of state and I have eaten at a lot of pho restaurants and this was by far the worst. You could not smell the spice in the broth and it just tasted salty, no flavor at all. I had to add almost a quarter of the hoisen sauce bottle just to add more flavor to it. Service was fast but we were not given water, we had to ask the waiter for water. I don't know if the rest of the good on the menu tastes better but don't go there for their pho.
(1)
Kate P.
. It was on Monday. The place was packed. Miss Saigon did not just have her frame of nice view, friendly staff, decent decor, her Pho ,eggrolls, roasted quails ($3.95) & PANCAKE are some of my favorite dishes. I m more impressed with their Herbal & leave- Tea Menus. I love their Moc Cau Tea (strong and smell good). I will come back to try o a ther tropical teas.
(5)
Neema C.
This is my most favorite authentic Vietnamese restaurant in US so far. I loved all the food my husband and I ordered (Egg rolls, banh mi (bread), Che Thai, pork ribs). The "hu tiu mi" was not so good but it's passable. I would recommend the pork ribs and banh mi (bread) if you've never tried Vietnamese food. You would love them. The price is fairly cheap comparing to the portion. We will definitely come back and try other dishes. Update: Had the Bun Miss Saigon, which was exceptionally good, with a wide array of different foods on top of noodles. It felt a bit like trying a sampler platter, but with enough for a meal. The Pho Bo (Beef noodle/pho), however was not as good, the beef (bo tai + bo nam) were bland and thick so it's kinda chewy.
(5)
B D.
Amazing Pho! If you desire the real deal and not imitation - this is one of the best Pho places I have been to in the U.S. - specifically San Francisco or L.A. You won't find better quality!! This place is a must...
(5)
Juliane N.
I was so happy and surprised to find a decent Vietnamese restaurant in Nashville! I had their bun bo hue (Vietnamese spicy beef udon) and ra ma (pennywort drink). Bun bo hue is one of the most underrated Vietnamese dishes as well as my favorite dish! It was actually delicious here, but it did miss some pork blood and needed a splash of fish sauce in it. Overall, it was good and if you have had it yet- the flavor might be a little overwhelming. It's purely a meat broth. Ra ma was slightly too sweet so I had to add more water to it (problem solved). My friend ordered the pho dac biet. The broth tasted a little off even after we put a bunch of other seasoning in it. But if or when I'm in the area again, definitely getting their bun bo hue again.
(5)
John S.
I like this place, but it's definitely not as good as Kien Giang or Vinh Long. If I don't have cash, then Miss Saigon is the place to go because they take card. The food is good and the prices are reasonable, which is enough to make this a solid spot to go with friends. The atmosphere is a little more "classy" than Hieu Giang, which is right down the hill, but it's more expensive than Hieu Giang.
(3)
Denny K.
My world travels have taken me to many places and I harbor fond memories of many of the people I met and the food we shared. Sometimes on those trips, including my year in Southeast Asia, I stepped off the beaten path. Once in a while in Nashville I encounter similar situations. In a broad sense Miss Saigon kinda fits the category of "slightly" off the path. Look among the shops and businesses that line Charlotte Pike and you will find Miss Saigon noticeably missing at the curbside address listed for it. That's because the restaurant is nearly secluded, off the street, sitting on a hill, in a small mall serviced by an unnamed driveway. But, persist in your search (or call the owner for directions) and you will find the end is well worth the effort. Enter a warm, warmly-lit, comfortable environment on a warm evening. Did I saw warm? Yes, I did, and that is my only complaint--the atmosphere was warm and humid both inside and out. But let's get closer to the essence of this culinary trek. GÅi Cuôn (Vietnamese Spring Roll, Summer Roll, or Salad Roll): tightly rolled rice-paper wrapped rice-vermicelli and vegetable rolls that begged for the accompanying peanut sauce. The sauce was sweet and just the right thickness to cling to every bite and bring home the flavors of the stuffing. And the peanut nuggets topping the sauce added an additional texture to the dish. I ordered the tofu version, but plain veggie, pork, and shrimp are also available. Score one for starters. Next, I ordered the Bánh Mì Thit Nurong (A Vietnamese version of a Po' Boy with BBQ pork.) This submarine-style sandwich with pork, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño is served on a crusty French Roll with chewy dough interior. The pork was sweet and tender and most likely basted with honey, lemongrass, fish sauce, and sesame oil. While it was very flavorful, the meat in the sandwich was a little skimpy for such a large bun. Missing in action--the traditional mix of pickled carrot and daikon that normally garnishes the sandwich. I thought it a bit a bit odd to list a full sandwich as an appetizer. My take: solid flavors as far as they went but underwhelming overall. Go PhÅ or go home? Home can wait...I'm staying for a large steaming bowl of PhÅ Tái, a delicately flavored beef broth covering oodles of rice-vermicelli noodles. The broth had hints of ginger, green onion, and other seasonings. Accompanying the bowl was the traditional plate of savory and spicy Thai Basil, Mint, plus additional fresh, green herbs and raw bean sprouts and Jalapeño slices to add as you like. The soup was topped with very thin slices of rare beef which simmered to tender perfection in the hot broth right at the table. Wow! It was the hit of the night. My dining friends (9 in all) were unanimously pleased with every one of their entrees--all different. The clincher: We could not have asked for a more congenial, polite, and attentive staff....from beginning to end. Their "southern hospitality" and friendliness earned them high praise from me and from my dining companions. By the way...Unsure how to pronounce the Vietnamese names? No problem, the wait staff speaks good English and patiently will guide you using the numbers on the menu. Addendum: The Yelp website does not allow the use of some Vietnamese symbols...sorry.
(4)
Kari D.
My husband and I moved from Denver where there was a Vietnamese restaurant on every corner so we had been scouring Nashville for the best and this is it. We have tried every other Vietnamese spot in the city and Miss Saigon is by far the best! Sometimes their service is a little wonky, but the food is as close as it comes to making us feel like we are back in Denver. Everyone raves about the Pho and it is amazing here, but try the #41 Vietnamese rice noodle bowl with pork and pork egg roll because that's where it's at folks. Don't be afraid of the fish sauce either, pour all of that goodness into the bowl and mix it up. They sell Tiger Beer here which is one of our favorites so grab one of those while you are at it! They also accept cards which i've found to be an issue at some of the other restaurants here. They have been slowly upgrading this place over the last year and it just gets better and better. Please check this place out, or don't and it will remain an untouched gem that isn't overtaken by the hipster rush hour crowd.
(5)
Maria J.
I loved Miss Saigon and highly recommend the beef pho which is incredibly flavorful and delicious. I got mine with tofu but my brother loves the beef too. It seems very authentic and I only wish I lived closer! The place is small but we were seated immediately. Not sure if it's a place that gets busy. Check it out if you like Vietnamese Cuisine.
(5)
Jim D.
Miss Saigon is fancier than its neighbors VN Deli and Kian Giang. The dining room is nicely decorated in what in my naïve mind are authentic Vietnamese decorations. It was 12:30pm on a Thursday when I visited and the place was busy but not packed. I was seen right to my seat. I ordered my standard spring roll and a bowl of pho. I went with the shrimp and pork spring rolls. They were very tasty and fresh. My pho arrived and I had to dig in and taste the broth. Wow! It was rich and balanced. It came with the plate of garnishes; basil, bean sprouts and jalapeño. There were a few little issues that I didn't feel added up to taking a star, especially with that soup! They appear to only have one size, large. (Though at 7.95 very fairly priced.) This is silly but most of the pho places have the hoisin and sriracha in unlabeled squirt bottles. I have this idea of a worker coming in every morning to make a fresh batch of each and fill the bottles. This illusion is smashed by a bottle of Lee Kum Kee hoisin on the table. I told you it was silly. There is something about Kian Gang (which is literally across the parking lot from Miss Saigon) that I love, but I would rather have the pho at Miss Saigon. In fact of all of the pho I've tasted on my quest for the perfect bowl I this has nosed to the top.
(5)
Donald L.
I love this place.... friendly people, clean, quiet relaxing atmosphere and FANTASTIC FOOD! Even their unsweetened iced tea is addictive and is better than any other I've tasted. I don't know what they could possibly improve on.
(5)
Tin N.
Very nice deco from the outside to the inside restaurant... Very friendly staffs and great service... We came in Kien Giang and walked out in less than 5 minutes when the waitress just threw the menus on the table without saying a word and just walked away...
(4)
Anna W.
I have been here twice in the past 6-8 months and both times loved it. The last trip we ordered the quail for an appetizer. It was two small pieces that three of us shared. It came with a sauce that surprised me when I tasted it - very lemony and peppery. The quail was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside - delicious. I ordered a beef soup (not pho) and my companions ordered dishes I hadn't tried. Everything was flavorful and there's plenty of it. I love the sides of cilantro, peppers and sprouts to add to the dishes. We tried a dessert that I had never had. I don't know what it was called, but it was a coconut that had been cooked w/ custard and some kind of gelatin in it. The coconut meat was soft enough to spoon out and the custard was great, but the gelatin I mostly picked around. The one disappointing thing is that they have a beer menu, but when we ordered our server told us they didn't have their license. The first time I went there I had beer so I don't know what happened, but currently they can't serve it. This place is reasonably priced, has plenty of seating and I have never tried something I didn't like. I will be back again.
(5)
Sarah M.
First off... if you get there before 6:30 all beers are $1!!! Yes $1, whether is be Bud Light or the more expensive imported beer. I don't know if this is a daily thing, but it is a great deal. I the menu is extensive, its mostly soups (think pho) and vermicelli (think ramen noodles). I was kind of overwhelmed but ended up getting the number 41. It was a large bowl with pork, mixed veggies, a cut up spring roll, and noodles. It came with sauce on the side that I have no idea what it was, but it was great! I was very happy with what I got and it came out in a timely manner and was hot. It was also a lot of food for $8. The other people at my table got soups and they said theirs were delicious. My only gripe was the service. Once our food came out they never checked on us again. I had to politely flag someone down in order to get the checks and my water refilled. The staff was very friendly, they just weren't that attentive. I plan on going back once the fall is in full sing to try the soups!
(3)
Eric W.
Other than the fact that my server never smiled once and barely spoke, this place was pretty good. I got the Bi Cuon (Shredded Pork and Vegetables wrapped in thin rice paper) and a bowl of Pho Tai (Beef Noodle Soup with Rare Beef Steak). The rolls were typically huge and I brought one to go, and I liked the sauce they had for them. Slightly sweet but with a tang to it. The pho was good also, if maybe a little light on noodles. I typically can never finish a bowl of pho, but this one I did (other than the broth). They have Sriracha and chili sauce at the table if you want to spice it up.
(3)
Lauren K.
I honestly have eaten here more times than most other restaurants I like because 1.) it never disappoints me and 2.) I just can't get enough.
(5)
Justin J.
Good was really good overall. Fish oil sauce was nasty and pancake with veggies and bean sprouts tastes burnt with no other flavor. Get the hot broth dishes which look and taste amazing. If hot broth isn't your thing the fried rice with fried egg and shrimp was also very tasty.
(4)
Mirasol E.
If you love soup, which is a cure for hangovers, this is the spot to be. Their pho and chicken soups are amazing!
(5)
Mary F.
We found ourselves at Miss Saigon not because we planned it but rather because our go-to Vn Pho Deli, down the hill on the other side of Charlotte was packed--people were sitting on the sidewalk waiting for a table and we were not in the mood to camp. We'd just come from Nashville Comi Con and needed sustenance and I needed a spicy head clearing that Vietnamese soups deliver to me in spades--Fall allergies to ragweed were killing me. Poor Miss Saigon. A large space with very few patrons. She's a shabby girl. Some of the booth seats were torn and neglected. The staff have the demeanor of sullen, resentful children whose parents left them to mind the store. Compare that to the snappy, attentive service at Vn Pho Deli or even the loopy but creepily charming attentions from the multilingual lady whom I call Salvatore at the other pho shop, Kien Giang, in the same plaza. The number of non-Asians dining here was notable. At VPD down the hill, the patrons seem to always be almost all Asian. That's usually my high water mark for any ethnic restaurant--locals looking for home cooking out. We had the egg noodle seafood soup with wontons, the vermicelli noodles with grilled pork, grilled pork chops with broken rice, and egg rolls. The highlight here is that I can get a bottle of beer with my meal. Excellent. Sapporo, Kirin, Michelob, and a couple of others. The egg noodle seafood soup. Not bad. Not great. Will do if you need a bowl and it won't completely piss you off. The wontons were heavy and doughy. Tells me they were frozen. The broth was thin and salty and made my mouth raw. Not enough caramelized shallots that would have provided depth or mustard greens and chives to compliment the fatty meat. The sliced pork was cut with the grain and too chewy to manage. The fresh jalapeño almost hurt me it was so hot (loved that!). No pickled jalapeños available and this dish requires that. The pork chops with broken rice were pretty darned good. Texture and execution were almost perfect. Flavor was a bit sweet--not enough garlic or lemon grass. Pickled veggies (daikon and carrot) were a great counterpoint and lightly piquant. The vermicelli with pork was weirdly dry, the pork too sweet. Overall meh. We won't write off Miss Saigon but it feels like she needs a little kick in her Ao Dai.
(3)
Harrison C.
Came upon this place based on reviews and the dissatisfaction with a neighboring restaurant who will remain unamed (read my other review lol) it is an excellent place to grab Phó the atmosphere and establishment are very nice compared to the standard I have been exposed to when it comes to Vietnamese restaurants. 100% recommend.
(5)
Carol K.
This place is great. Atmosphere is perfect for a casual dinner with friends, big group, small group, fun date night. I have only eaten here once, but everything we had was great. Friendly staff and bonus lottery tickets at the counter as you pay your bill.
(5)
Jessica M.
This place is so good. One of my very favorite spots in Nashville. Although the service is a little abrupt, the food is AMAZING. Very fresh tasting and nicely presented. And just, well, delicious. Which is the main thing. I've had the Pho and a noodle/veggie stirfry. Both awesome. And the tofu spring rolls with peanut sauce are the best I've ever had. I dream about them. Go here. :)
(5)
Kimmy N.
I've had some good, bad, average, but not yet terrible viet food until I dined here! It wasn't necessarily the food that was not good. It was also the management. As much as I love supporting my own kind of people and small businesses, this is by far the worst I've ever experienced. I ordered the banh mi thit noung and che dau trang for my boyfriend and I. The banh mi was terrible! It was so bland. Lacked in flavor and meat. The first 3 bites were pure bread not meat at all. True vietnamese people put a good portion of meat in along with veggies, seasoning/spices and use vietnamese French bread. Besides the food being bland....the service wasn't so awesome. The guy in the front checking out customers was not a happy camper at all. I believe he was the owners son, possibly owner. Not sure but he needs to smile...lighten up a bit. Customers want to see owners and workers happy, that's what makes people come back. Bad food + bad service = never return ever again. Bad food + good service = will try out again. Very disappointing....never been to a vietnamese restruants that lacked in both. Next time I will try the other viet restruants that are within a mile from each other.
(1)
Hanh P.
I'm from out of town, but I think this place is under rated. Service is great here! We ordered vegetarian fried rice, beef stew (bo kho), spring rolls-- pork and shrimp and tofu, vermicelli with egg rolls and BBQ pork (bun thit nuong cha gio), and rice plate with pork (com suong). Everything was great. You have to try their iced coffee (cafe sua da). It's probably one of the best Vietnamese iced coffee I've had... We were in and out in less than 45 mins.
(4)
Sheena T.
Real talk. This restaurant accepts credit cards and that was a big factor in choosing to eat here above the other options nearby. In fact, a highly rated Vietnamese restaurant is in the same shopping complex, but they are cash only. Saigon is a nice restaurant; clean and spacious, and they offer beer and wine options. I looked over the menu and decided on the chicken soup with seafood. My waiter informed me they were out of crab meat, so I decided on the tofu and vegetables instead. He then told me they were out of chicken broth completely (there goes a good chunk of the menu). Sigh. So I reluctantly ordered the beef pho (not a big beef fan) with tofu and vegetables. It came out very quickly in a large bowl with bean sprouts, lime, and some plant relative of the basil on the side. It was pretty decent, but not the punch of flavor I typically expect from pho. I had to add quite a bit of chili sauce to get the right flavor. Overall, it was OK. Nothing horrible, but not amazing either. I'd come back to give the chicken soup a shot (if they have it) but am definitely going to make an effort to carry some cash next time so I can try out the higher rated Vietnamese place nearby.
(3)
Casey H.
Closed on Tuesdays and for some reason, I crave for Vietnamese on Tuesdays. Story of my life. Anyway, this is my go-to VN restaurant because it's clean and their food is actually tasty. Their prices are a little higher than Kien Giang but service is better and they accept credit cards so I'm cool with paying a little bit more.
(4)
Tom K.
The food is excellent and oh so reasonably priced. The fried rice is tasty and moist. The noodle dishes are nice as well. The service can be a tad sow, but they are polite. You should give this spot a try!!!
(4)
Myan T.
Firstly, let me say that I am Vietnamese. I was born in Saigon and moved to CA just before my 5th birthday. My parents are more Vietnamese than you can possibly imagine and until college, I considered anything that didn't have nuoc mam (fish sauce) in it "American food." Take my word for it when I tell you that Miss Saigon is the closest thing to real Vietnamese food in Nashville. Now, if this restaurant was in CA or FL, this review would probably be more like 2.5 stars but compared to other nightmarish Asian restaurants in the Nashville area, Miss Saigon is the only one that I wouldn't be scared to take my parents to. Firstly, I say that this place is truly Vietnamese because the miracle of Tennessee miracles is that their pho actually tastes like pho! Whoa, would you look at that! Their pho is actually flavored with cinnamon, anise, corriander, fennel, cardamom, clove, and whole peppercorn instead of ground pepper! You can tell that they cook these herbs whole in the broth instead of using ground powder. It makes a HUGE difference. Another amazing thing? They include ngo gai as one the garnishes! I don't know the English equivalent but it's the spiky green leaf-like herb that is a staple condiment of pho. I've been to VN Pho & Deli, Kien Giang, Far East, and Vinh Long...NONE of them have ngo gai! I was thoroughly impressed. The only thing that I will say is that I really wish that they would give you more meat. It's a pretty large bowl and it just looks sad with so little meat. The hu tieu here is A-OK. The broth was good and I loved the fried garlic oil that came on top of the noodles. I got pork & shrimp in my hu tieu and to my surprise, my bowl actually came with more shrimp than pork. My only complaint is the noodles. I understand that hu tieu is actually a Vietnamese interpretation of a Chinese dish, but I don't like the clear noodles. I've always had hu tieu with freshly-dipped rice noodles similar to what you use in pho but this may just be a regional Saigon thing. In all, Miss Saigon is pretty good Vietnamese food with flavors that are all very reminiscent of my childhood. I do wish that they served some more Vietnamese staples instead of the usual pho, hu tieu, and thit nuong dishes but beggars can't be choosers so I'll take what I can get!
(4)
Jason C.
The pho is pho-nominal! The best in town. Good service, too. They're friendly and over the years know your "usual" order. Best pho in Nashville!
(5)
A O.
Favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Nashville. Great service, and cozy atmosphere. Great phos and curries. Always consistent. Love!
(5)
Jason W.
Delicious pho! Place was packed after 1:00p and there's a reason for it. Buddhist monks were in there. A Catholic priest came to eat. Diverse group brought together by great food. Most popular pho is #28. But there are a number to choose from.
(4)
Ashby F.
Very good Pho and Spring Rolls. Despite what some people on here say the atmosphere is great. I've had really bad service here when it was busy but I think that was an anomaly. Give it a shot if you like Vietnamese or want to experiment with it!
(4)
Na Hyun K.
I usually go here if Kien Giang isn't open. I could probably make use of my iPhone and see their hours but I like surprises and I like both restaurants. Miss Saigon's prices are a little bit more, and it might be because they actually take credit cards instead of cash only. Their interior design is much better in my opinion because they have booths and more decoration. I would give both restaurants a chance! They are both similar but it is YOUR preference.
(4)
Mallory S.
My favorite new hideaway. Last week I had a cold and was in search of Pho. I found this place super close to my house on Yelp and went back 3 times last week for take out. I finally dined in last Saturday and the atmosphere was adorable there was a huge Vietnamese party going on. If you love Pho and a very friendly cheers style Vietnamese place (maybe it feels like cheers because I eat their all the time now ) try Miss Saigon
(5)
Laura V.
The food is pretty good, and this is the only restaurant my Vietnamese parents will ever leave the house for, which is a testament to how difficult it is to find decent Viet food in middle TN. I would have given it a 4-star rating, but their service is horrendous. I have taken many friends here to introduce them to Viet food, and they always say the food is good but rude employees! Prepare to sometimes wait unusually long durations for food or your orders being messed up. Or the servers being straight up rude. That being said their food is probably the closest you can get to "real" Vietnamese food around the area.
(3)
Robert H.
I really enjoyed my visit to Miss Saigon. The staff was quite courteous and attentive and we were seated right away. I had pho tai and the shrimp and pork spring rolls, which were both delicious and came out in quick order. I will be back again for sure as there were many many options on the menu and everything I saw come out from the kitchen looked amazing. I would highly recommend Miss Saigon. They also do take cards if you don't have cash.
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Ashwin M.
The battle line has been drawn - Charlotte Pike. On this side, atop a little hillock, is all of Vietnam's most powerful weapons. And on the other side, actually everywhere below the hill, is the rest of the city. Miss Saigon. Boom! Kien Giang. Bam! Vn Pho. (sound of a sniper's rifle) There is no escape. The attack is relentless. Only a white napkin of surrender will end it. The Vietnamese restauranteers have formed an elite Sriracha squad and they have our taste-buds in sight, locked and loaded. I was tasked to infiltrate and come back with recon intelligence of Miss Saigon. The word was the chefs of this place were brewing a secret sauce - one part hot, one part spicy and every bit a hellish disco on your tongue. Also news was that the ravishing Italian actress, Vermicelli, was being held captive in the kitchen. They said, "Hey man! You are from Asia, right?" "Technically, yes," I replied, giving my most dashing smile. "Then you are it." "Ok!" "Here is a top secret watch." "Oh cool. What does it do? Does it have like a parachute or something?" "No. It can tell time." "Oh." "And date." "Hmm..." "And if you press this button..." "Yes...?" "A small light comes on." "Neat. What is the point?" "It's late. What time do you have?" I looked at my new top secret watch. "It says 8:30." "You must hurry. They close by 9:30 and then it'll be too late. Vermicelli will be no more." So I hopped into my sexy Honda Civic and zipped to Miss Saigon, careful to put on my turn lights and stopping at every stop sign. An aquarium greeted me. Suspicious looking fish swam in it. Was Vermicelli buried in there? Was she! GASP! sleeping with the fishes? A waiter beckoned me to a corner table. I had a clear shot of the kitchen. The air was heavy with chili sauce and something redolent. "What will you have?" the waiter asked. I scanned the menu. Egg yolk in soda? WTF, man? "Beer!" "And to eat?" I snapped my finger and asked the waiter to come closer. I looked around and whispered. "I am on a mission." "Like from San Francisco?" "No, idiot." I said that too loud. A couple of patrons looked at me with suspicion. An old lady reached into her bag and retrieved a shotgun. I smiled. She smiled and put down the gun and picked up her chopsticks again. "No," I whispered. "I cannot eat meat. Get me something that doesn't have meat and still tastes good. Go!" The waiter ran off. I sank in my trench coat, put on my dark glasses and tipped my hat forward. I wanted to be anonymous. The waiter returned with my beer and announced merrily, "Mr Alfred, your beer." "HOW..." I yelled and then quickly lowered my voice again. I grabbed his stupid tie and yanked him forward. "How did you know my name?" "Your license, sir. I checked your id." I let him go. Rookie mistake. Everyone has one every day. I asked for a straw and began enjoying my beer. Soon the waiter returned with a bowl. He placed it and said, "Enjoy" before running away into the kitchen. It was as if he had something to hide. The mystery deepened. I pressed the button on my watch. The light came on. 9:15PM. I had about 15 minutes to complete my mission. But first a man has to eat. I dug in. Memories of my mother suddenly exploded all over my head. Fragrant memories of me running along the beach, my dad climbing down a coconut tree, my servants frying curries under a thatch, my dad drinking beer through a straw, my aunts instructing the servants to add more lemongrass and spices, my servant feeding me with her own chopsticks, my servant choking me accidentally, my dad laughing at me, the spices mountaineering up my windpipe and then free-diving into my lungs, me crying, my mother crying, my dad crying with laughter...all memories exploded in that one spoonful of sauce at Miss Saigon. I began to cry. Afterwards, I wiped my face with a hanky and honked my nose. The old lady came up to me, placed the shotgun on the table and patted my head three times. "There! There!" she said and left. I called the waiter and hugged him. Like a mad Frenchman I kissed his cheeks and thanked him for the dish that reminded me of my childhood. "Are you crying because it was hot or because you are sad?" he asked with a little bit of empathy. "Yes," I replied softly and left. Back at HQ, my commander demanded to know what happened to Vermicelli. "The Eye-talians are after me. What is the latest update?" "Sir," I said, standing up and placing my gun and badge on his table. "She is not Italian anymore. She is a new person. And so am I."
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Maggie W.
Lots of great sides with the Pho, better then a lot others in Nashville. This is my go-to place when I'm looking for some comfort pho(d). The service could certainly be better, but it's not offensive or anything.
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Donald H.
The food is fairly authentic. The waiters usually have a hard time speaking and understanding English. So, be prepared to be patient. The prices are very competitive, especially considering they're one of the few Vietnamese places in town that will except credit card. I say go check it out. Try number 66 and Bang Mi. :-)
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Tracie R.
I love the Vietnamese curry with chicken but have enjoyed everything I've tried at Miss Saigon. This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Nashville. The entire staff is super nice, too!
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Bob S.
This is my favorite Vietnamese place. I always order pretty much the same things.... 1. The fried Egg rolls, if you find better in town tell me where. 2. The fresh spring rolls. 3. Pho with eye round! 4. Bun Thit! 5. Chicken Fried Rice. 6. I have to have my Cafe Su Da. This is what I always eat here. I think they have the best bbq pork for the Bun Thit. I also like the fact that there noodles are not stone cold and they do not look at me like I am Crazy. I also like the way the prepare there Fish Sauce.
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Adam B.
I met my wife and her co-workers here for dinner. The co-workers swore by the place as the "best in town". If this is best in town, stop trying to serve Vietnamese food, Nashville! I order pho with tenden, rare beef, and tripe. Little did I know that also means it included two shrimp and several small pieces of squid. It was clear from looking around at all of us that ordered pho that they made three bowls of broth and just threw meat in at the end and got confused about what went in which bowl. And, more importantly, didn't care it was wrong. The pho was decent. I've had better at several other places. Service was, honestly, terrible. Once our food arrived, the wait staff disappeared. I literally stared at the waiter and he just kept on walking. I had to ask for the check and then explain three times how we wanted it split. After all that, I still had to walk up and get my check from the counter because they never brought it over. I won't be back to see you, Miss Saigon....
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Matt K.
Miss Saigon is by far the best and most authentic Vietnamese restaurant around! Their food is fantastic and their service is great. I don't go anywhere else and we drive from Clarksville to eat here because it is so very worth it! Check them out!
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Cherrelle G.
Amazing PHO spot!! Great atmosphere, quiet!! Delicious egg rolls, fountain drinks.. The service was very attentive! Five Stars!!!
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Marcia M.
This is one of the few places in Nashville where when I request "Native Spicy", I actually enjoy some somewhat painful heartburn the next day. Hurts so good. The red curry did not disappoint nor did the pricing and efficient staff. We ordered carryout upon arrival and were out the door in 10 minutes.
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Alex P.
Did take out again today. Everything was ready after 10-15 minutes and it was delicious as usual. I got the vermicelli noodles with beef and vegetables and thai tea. All perfect and it only cost $11!!!
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Will Y.
I tried Miss Saigon for its good reputation and eponymous musical. The spring rolls with tofu were above average and fresh. I could have used a little more mintiness, but the tofu was quite tasteful. The peanut sauce was incredibly salty. I tried a Vietnamese curry-related (but not actually curry) dish with cabbage, tofu, mung beans, other vegetables with flat noodles. The noodles were watery and tasteless. Because they were so wet, none of the spice adhered to them, rendering them tasteless. All in all, it is a fair value, and it is very clean. I think I'll stick to Kien Giang for the time being.
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Maegan P.
I've always liked Miss Saigon. They were one of the first Vietnamese restaurants I'd ever been to and the food has always been spot on. Now they have remodeled and are chic and modern to top it off. The atmosphere is really nice compared to what you get at many other Vietnamese restaurants. I have had mixed service myself - sometime the people are great, sometimes almost rude - but if we factor in culture difference and just restaurants being restaurants in general I think it's all about the same. Food recommendations: Pho Tai Bo Vien; this is Vietnamese for first timers and sure to satisfy. Vietnamese Curry: If you like spicy or really wish you were at a Thai restaurant, this is the way to go. This red curry is bangin'; I've never had better. I suggest with tofu. Spring Rolls: Because you have to. Cafe Sura Da: See Spring Rolls. Pork Chop Plate: I have no idea what this is actually called, but it involved delicious pork chop, fresh steamed rice, and veggies served with nuoc mam, a mixed fish sauce for dressing. I don't particularly care for nuoc mam, myself, but know several folks who do so it's worth a try if you've never had it. Nashville has some excellent Vietnamese food. Miss Saigon and Kien Giang are tied for first place in my opinion. Conveniently, the are located in the same shopping center so you can visit both in one afternoon!
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Misty M.
I don't know what happened to this place! We went every other day but I noticed all the wait staff changed and the food quality went down as well. Food was bland the last five times so I finally gave it up. Sad day because this used to be my favorite.
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Angela D.
Yum! I love Asian food of all types, and this restaurant is the best Vietnamese I've had in Nashville. They use fresh ingredients and herbs. The food is prepared to perfection. And it's well priced and the people are super nice and friendly and helpful.
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Robert S.
Kien Giang was closed on Monday (today), so I did what a few others did when faced with a pho / no pho decision: we looked around for another pho place. Miss Saigon is in the same parking lot as KG and it is probably no concidence that they are open on Monday. Decor is nice, service is ok but easily distracted. We ordered Pho and it was OK. There are much better places in California and I understand that and take it into account. However, there was not much meat in my pho. I was expecting more. Three waiters attended to us and it seemed like they were taking turns. I am not sure if I will come back to this place because I want to try KG and there is another Viet place on the same block of Charlotte Pike. Oh yes, did I mention that Miss Saigon is open on Monday?
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Brettan B.
I came here when Vn Pho (which is a few blocks away on Charlotte) was closed on a Tuesday ... and I wasn't impressed with the vegetarian pho I ordered. The broth didn't have much flavor, and I kept having to add more and more and MORE of the various sauces to get it to a place where it was worth eating. And I suppose it's a minor thing, but the waitress didn't ask me what size pho I wanted, and then just brought me the largest, most expensive size. If you want authentic, delicious pho and Vietnamese, Vn is your place. Leaps and bounds better than Saigon.
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Nickie G.
So I know less than nothing about Vietnamese food. I don't think I've ever even had it before. But I was super hung over on Saturday and I thought "that pho stuff everyone talks about seems that it would cure my hang over" and so I ended up at Miss Saigon. The inside is nicer than expected, lots of booths and very quiet. There was even a big screen with a football game on in the back of the room in case you really wanted to see whatever crap bowl game was on. Our waiter brought the menu and he was less than overwhelmingly friendly and kind of looked at us like...um...yeah...right...you guys are lost. Well, it was true b/c I had no idea exactly what to get. I settled on the beef pho. My friend got some curry dish. And I got some spring rolls for no reason whatsoever. So the pho....I had no idea what to do with this exactly so I peeked at some other diners. Oh so you pick up the noodles with the chopsticks and use the flat spoon to hold it up as well as get the broth. I liked the broth very much but I liked it even more once I realized I could doctor up the heat with the chili sauce on the table and the peppers on the plate of accoutrements they provided. It did take me a minute to realize that the stuff on that extra plate was meant to be put into the pho to fix it up, but once I did I was pleased. Overall I left really full and warm and happy so it was pretty good. 2 weird things though: not a lot of beef in the pho and the menu said it was med rare but it wasn't....however, it was still tasty so whatever. Of note, the curry was also pretty good even though I didn't think curry was a Vietnamese specialty. Our waiter kept the drinks filled and said literally nothing else to us after the order. I didn't dislike this though, I was too busy eating to answer how I am doing and all those niceties! Overall not bad. Now I want to try Kien Giang too and maybe expand my knowledge of Vietnamese food. Who wants to go with me?
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Terra H.
I've been coming here since I was little, and I've always preferred Miss Saigon over Kien Giang across the parking lot. So far, they have the best tasting Vietnamese food I've ever had - besides my mom's!
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Janet Y.
I thought the Pho here was solid! It tasted authentic, and it didn't put me in a coma afterward. I got the Spring Rolls too, which were $3 for 2 and delicious. The price for the pho was reasonable around $7. I thought there was plenty of meat and noodles in a tasty broth. I appreciated how clean the restaurant was (even the restroom if I might add). I thought the service was fine. The servers aren't over the top and in your face, but sometimes it's more comfortable that way. I will be back! And yes they take credit cards, which is a plus in my book!
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Craig W.
Miss Saigon is one of my favorite Vietmanese restaurants in Nashville. The atmosphere is very clean, and is great the booths make it more private. The spring rolls for the apetizer are my favorite, and the menu selection cannot be beat. Anytime you have Vietmanese customers at the restaurant, it has to be good, right? I highly recommend Miss Saigon.
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Whit W.
This was my first time to Miss Saigon...my friend brought me along because he loves it. We started with a Bahn Mi (the pork version), which was good, although I could have used a little more filling. The flavors were well balanced, though. For my meal I got the Chicken Pho Tofu soup (I don't know the exact name). The broth was excellent, and the veggies were plentiful. The service was quick and to the point, which didn't bother me, but don't expect overwhelming hospitality.
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Scott H.
Great food every time. We haven't had anything here we don't like. Although we keep landing on #52. Place is clean and staff are friendly and this is a nice gem of a place for nashville.
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Uyen P.
I'm Vietnamese moved here from the DC area. I've eaten at most of the Nashville vietnamese restaurants, and by far, this is the most authentic. The pho reminds me of my mom's pho! This is as real as it gets, and it's where I go whenever I miss my mom's cooking!!
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Meghan E.
This would be 5 stars if I did not have to get up to order drinks, get silverware for our shared appetizer, or generally tolerate rude service, but the food is amazing. The Bahn Mi is not authentic and no where near as good as Inter Asian, but the vermicelli is fresh and layered. Love this spot!
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Shane M.
Not gonna get too in-depth, as I'm rushing out the door right now to go eat here. Miss Saigon is my GO-TO place for Vietnamese food. I'm addicted to their Bún Miss Saigon (Vermicelli with grilled Shrimp, sliced Pork, Chicken, Egg Roll, & Shrimp Paste wrapped by Tofu Skin and mix Vegetables). I usually get the Pork & Shrimp Gi Cun (Spring Rolls) to start. Sadly, if you drink water, you can tell it's straight from the sink. Order a Tiger beer instead!
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Stefanie P.
First time eating Vietnamese food. This place is super hard to find off Charlotte Road. Its like you see this massive strip mall sign then a huge hill. You would not be able to find this location off the street unless you knew what you were looking for. So I asked the server from the list of house specialties what would he recommend and I prefer chicken. He pointed to one, that I couldn't say, and said "medium heat please" We started off with some egg rolls, and they were pretty good. My friend asked for the hottest beef dish, another point to the menu- sure we'll try it. (this is a terrible review when I don't know the name of the noodley, soup, i ate- my apologies) Well they were both good. Our server was a little bit slow, and we had to flag him over (I hate doing that) to get our check because he was busy playing with his granddaughter? We look forward to going back and trying some different dishes. 2 drinks, the egg rolls and two entrees were $25.00. Not bad.
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Steve C.
Solid pho and spring rolls. Just what I needed after a long day on the road. There are other Vietnamese places close by but we chose this one because they take credit cards.
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Kim P.
I have been here more so than Kien Giang and Vinh Long since they take credit cards. I would appreciate it if all VN restaurants took credit cards. Who carries cash around anymore especially onto Charlotte Pike in this area. Anyway, the food is decent. I generally come here when I miss mom's home cooking or I'm I don't have enough time to make homemade pho. We all know how long that takes... too long to make a real pho. I don't think any VN restaurant will ever have great pho compared to homemade pho. This place and other VN restaurants in the area are okay. It's decent when you want something fast, healthy, and cheap. I can't tell you which Pho is better at which restaurant since I avoid eating pho out as much as possible. There'e no place like home. My go to dish here would be com bi cha, banh xeo, and soda chanh.
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Cynthia T.
I left the musical of the same name depressed and sad. I left this restaurant feeling fulfilled and quite satisfied. Have I had better pho before? Yes, but this was my first pho experience here in Nashville, so I'll start it as A-OK. Their pho is good and the variety of dishes on the menu is average. But they have good quick service and they're clean for a Vietnamese restaurant. I also enjoyed their spring rolls with the peanut sauce. AND I must point out that using their restroom didn't make me lose my appetite at all...I'm used to dingy bleh bathrooms (back were I come from) at these restaurants. They get props for not being like that! Overall this is my husband's go-to place for Vietnamese food and I'm OK with that for now!
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Tim M.
Couldn't rate it the same as Kien Giang. They are just a slight touch behind Kien Giang. Had the Pho with well done flank. It was a nice sized bowl. Lots of broth to really cook that meat and keep it hot. There wasn't as many noodles as I thought there would have been but that's ok. It's still a nice portion none the less. Thai Tea. There is not as sweet - in face I think it is one of the best I'm ever had. Feels like lot of sodium in their food. I didn't have that same sodium feeling at Kien Giang.
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Cynthia O.
Service was really terrible. We ordered the large beef soup with seafood but it had 3 pieces of shrimp, 3 of the squid and 1 piece of mussel - no crab whatsoever which was advertised on the menu. Really a pitiful amount of "seafood" for what we ordered, especially since it was a large bowl. The service was so bad - the guy didn't care about us at all and I would never go back if he represented this restaurant. I have been before and loved it. This was not one of those times. I'm hoping the manager will read this so they can fix it.
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Janet S.
Lots of choice Bahn Xeo and tofu spring rolls - huge portion - under $10. Wash it down with a Soda Chahn whilst watching Pablo scoffing down a large Pho - Priceless. The redecorating they did a couple of years ago make for a dark and soothing almost romantic experience rather than the previous hustle and bustle. Always good service and always a good meal.
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Briana P.
We're trying out the Vietnamese restaurants in Nashville in our first month here. Went to Miss Saigon on a Thursday at lunch, and it was pretty crowded. The interior was very nice, much more so than most authentic Vietnamese restaurants. Service was also very friendly (in contrast to many, including Kien Giang - at least in our experience). Goi cuon (shrimp spring rolls) were good and the peanut sauce was more peanut-y than many places, which I like (more peanut butter than hoisin sauce in the mixture). My mi dac biet (a traditional Vietnamese soup) was very good. The broth was made well and it was full of a variety of fish and meat. My wife had the bun tom nuong (noodle dish with shrimp and fish sauce), which was also very good. Fish sauce was excellent. Prices were a little higher than normal for Vietnamese restaurants, but for an extra couple bucks for the pho, you get a much nicer atmosphere and friendlier service than at Kien Giang. Note: I didn't try the pho (I couldn't justify paying $10 for a bowl... not yet); it's just the standard by which I compare prices. If you're new to Vietnamese food, I would definitely come here first.
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Shea M.
Horrific service!!!!! I've eaten here several times, with family & friends, different times of the day, placed to go orders, ...you get the point, I will never patronize this restaurant again! I decided to take my mom to lunch & my brother was meeting us at 12:30... When we were finally greeted to seat, we waited a full 15 minutes before anyone said another word to us, as a matter of fact, the gentleman that was seated 15 mins after us, got his order taken immediately..we were told someone would be with us soon.....finally the man at the register came over and quickly took our order, another 20 minutes and the appetizers came out....still waiting for pho & fried rice, it came out another 15 mins later after my brother asked what possibly could be the problem. I bragged so much about the delicious food, I literally apologized to my mom a hundred times...the food was good, but the horrible service left a bad taste in our mouths. The restaurant was full when we arrived and empty when we left, we were the last ones served, literally. When paying I was asked how it was, I said fine once we finally got served, he apologized and said its because they were just featured in the Nashville Scene as #1 and they were unprepared. I just nodded, having worked in the retail service industry myself, that excuse was complete bulls*%#! I did not leave a tip (which I always leave 20%) and I will absolutely never ever eat there again. If you don't want me in your restaurant I will gladly oblige. ....and I will spread the word :-)
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Mel V.
Pho was decent. If they didn't have competitor next door with such yummy Pho, I would rate them higher. The Bahn mi was a bit of a disappointment. But everything was fresh and the atmosphere was nice. It's quiet and clean. The staff could use some work, seems like one of the guys was mad at the world. Took our order and never came back.
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Alejandra Y.
Pho with tofu. That is all you need. Clean, crispy, healthy, delicious, full of vegetables. They have an awesome aquarium. Very family friendly.
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Meredith M.
We gave this place a shot to see how it fared against our favorite Vietnamese in Nashville. Ill forever snicker and shake my head when we pull into the parking lot to see the cars parked outside Miss Saigon. Everything on their menu tasted "safe" It was all very basic and nothing really wows you. Something was missing with their Pho. If you want OK vietnamese then you cant go wrong here. They do have nice bathrooms. But if you choose to go to a place with nice bathrooms over a place that has the best food then you shouldnt be yelping anyway.
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Wayne H.
Okay, so perhaps I have too high standards for Asian cuisine, but while this place is fair it is not quite on par with some of the better Vietnamese restaurants I have visited. Located deep in some ill-visited strip mall off of Charlotte Pike next to Lucky Bamboo, the place always feels quite empty. The staff is well-meaning if not very responsive. The menu is respectable, with all of the tried and true Vietnamese dishes with nothing particularly unique. The spring rolls, pork or shrimp wraps with herbs, lettuce, and chives in rice paper, were definitely handmade and came off well in comparison to the dozens that I have tried over the years. The pungent fish sauce is mediocre; not quite strong enough, and a bit too sweet. The House Specials were not particularly special; most of the vegetables and sauces look like they're from canned products, and the meat were not well sliced. Other dishes were better. The Vermicelli was pretty good, meats and vegetables piled on top of rice pasta on a bed of shredded lettuce and served with fish sauce (Note: Vietnamese Vermicelli is a salad, not a pasta, as a co-worker's fiancee learned to her chagrin). The pho wasn't bad either, with all the proper trimmings of beef flank, shank, brisket, tendon and tripe. However the broth, while having the taste of beef, did not have that rich flavor that comes from brewing the soup with bone and star anise for hours on end. In general a meal cost around $10-15 dollars, reasonable but not especially cheap. While not my favorite Vietnamese restaurant, it is respectable enough for me to visit when I'm in need of a pho fix.
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Sakko M.
Have you ever walked into a restaurant that the food was great, you know the the food is great and the server bombs the whole meal? Welcome to Miss Saigon
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Colette R.
I actually tried something other than the Pho. First time ever. It is my favorite food in the world. I think we ordered number 53 and number 47. I just asked the waiter what his favorite was and he pointed to it. Outstanding! Don't expect their service to rock. They just get you what you need and are not feeling like they are being paid for southern hospitality. fyi
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Patrick G.
A very fine place to go if you're in the mood for pho. It's a very casual atmosphere- often times the owner's kids are hanging out in the dining room. Some folks might not like that, but I thought it emphasized the family-run nature of the place. All in all it's my favorite place for pho in Nashville
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Rachel A.
Good: egg rolls and sauce Not so much: While the staff was nice and polite, the service was quite slow. Also, the prices were too high for this type of place.
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Renee A.
I just ate here for the first time. I thought the food was really good. The restaurant was clean and well-decorated, and it provided a quiet, calm atmosphere (on a Tuesday night at least). What was lacking was the service. Our server was slow to refill glasses, and she never brought our check. She was sitting at a table across the restaurant looking bored and playing with a child, but she never made a motion to give us the check -- even after she'd brought us our Thai tea to go. My boyfriend finally just got up and paid at the register. The man behind the register didn't say a thing to him -- not even to tell him what the total was. The food will bring us back, but it's a shame the service was so lackluster -- especially on a night when we were one of only three parties in the whole place at peak dinner time.
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Brad W.
We are regulars at the place. Food is consistent, from week to week, the service is consistently polite but not friendly, and the restrooms are consistently like a gas station, clean but not CLEAN. We have eaten just about everything on the menu. From tripe to chicken, we've eaten it. I have been to Vietnam several times and this restaurant represents about 50% of what you can get if in country. It is certainly an Americanized version of the real thing. Good, but it leaves you longing for just a touch more authenticity. Good vietnamese food, but just not great. Better than most in Nashville.
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Sarah S.
Ok..I'm always up for finding a good Vietnamese place. Food wise, the eggrolls were great. The Thai ice tea delcious - not too creamy or too sweet. My hubby had seafood pho. He said it was pretty good but the base of the soup was not the normal broth that he is used too. I had the vermicelli noodles with chicken, it was good and I'd recommend getting it. The wait staff is your typical Vietnam place- they get you and out as quickly as possible. Plan on no fluffy service. I'm not sure we would go back here as it's not exactly what we are used to. It is authentic but the soup seems to be missing something. They only take visa and mastercard for credit cards.
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Phyllis N.
I love this place the food is sooooo good .I really like the shrimp curry, the Pho soup is excellent . I think the service is great to . I see so many people making comments on the restrooms what are you reviewing the John or the food? The restrooms are clean. I do understand how someone may what clean restrooms but that should not be in a review for food taste.
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Will M.
If you come on the weekend, try #66, a spicy version of Pho. Their Pho is good, about the same as Kien nearby. Atmosphere is nicer though.
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Megan T.
I had vegetarian pho, I think it was #30 on the menu. Definitely awesome. They had top notch fresh veggies including a few that I don't get to eat very often. I think I ate it ALL... There was a lot in that bowl too. The fresh spring rolls were disappointing, they used rice noodles, iceberg lettuce and shrimp. Not exciting, nothing worth ordering again. The service was mediocre, the waiter was cold and distant... But the ambiance was nice. They have a funny Mickey Mouse carving over top of the bar... nice...
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Eirik A.
Great food - nice atmosphere... Had the spring rolls - delicious! Had the Curry w/ chicken - it was very good. I like the sauce itself to be thicker, kind of like I get at a Thai restaurant, but it was still very good. I would eat there again...
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J R.
A little hard to find, but worth the search. You have to drive uphill into a huge mall parking lot, but once you get up there you'll see it. I was searching everywhere for pho (Vietnamese noodle soup served in a giant bowl with lots of fixings you can add) when I first moved to Nashville, and was so happy when I discovered Miss Saigon. Their pho is fantastic! And there other food is good too -- no menu item has ever disappointed.
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Zach G.
2nd best Vietnamese restaurant in Nashville. It's so good that I never go here because I'm always going to the BEST Vietnamese restaurant in Nashville (check my other reviews to find out which one lol).
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Caitlin D.
This place is AWESOME. I just moved from San Francisco, where I would eat pho on pretty much a daily basis. Without Miss Saigon, I would be lost in Nashville! You MUST try the pho, I always get the pho tai bo vien, which is the rare steak and meatballs in beef noodle soup. It comes with all the right fixings (cilantro, mint, sprouts, lime, etc). Also, the bun is amazing.... I get the combo bbq pork, grilled shrimp and egg roll. YUM! Try the cafe su da, it's vietnamese iced coffee over condensed milk. Also, try the goi con spring rolls and the bbq pork sandwich (ban mi I think). I come here so often, they know me! I can't stay away more than a week. Seriously. Update: They have no remodeled and decorated, and now the ambiance matches the food! I was so excited to discover this, because I had thought they closed down. now it's a PERFECT date spot!
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Lisa C.
Cheap, but the pho was kind of bland. Service not great.
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A C.
First came here when Kien Giang was undergoing some remodeling, but have since become a consistent customer. The service is poor, but all the food I have ordered has been great. Having been to Vietnam, the food is clearly "Americanized" though that is not necessarily a bad thing (no fish balls/skin in the pho...). The pho broth is great and highly recommended. The spring rolls are quite good as well. Pick rice dishes with caution, I never came across curry in Vietnam... go to a Thai or Indian place if you want curry. Overall a great place if you are up for some Southeast Asian cuisine (and a few things you might not have heard of on the menu).
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Peter P.
nashville is lucky to have a vietnamese place with option of pho PERIOD with that being said...nashville is even luckier to have a vietnamese place with PRETTY DAMN GOOD PHO. Broth tastes fuckin good. its some fucking real pho none of that fusion bullshit. eat the pho'cking pho! its pho'cking pho bra
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Aaron D.
On a return visit, the pho ga contained only a few meager pieces of chicken. Tasty broth, but where's the meat?? Disappointing.
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Anna A.
I first happened in to Pho by chance in Hawaii and immediately began my search in Nashville for the best place to get it. After an exhaustive search (not really, I happened in to be getting a pedicure one day and asked my pedicure person if she was Vietnamese and to my great pleasure she was.) Anyway, I said to her "where do you get Pho" and she says "Ah yes Pho, Miss Saigon!!!" Well, I practically took her with me I was so excited. Pho is a rich beef based broth(it can be pork as well) that is poured over a hearty portion of noodles with veggies and chunks of beef included. Then along with your massive bowl of soup ( I suggest ordering a medium) comes a plate with lime, bean thread, fresh basil, and chili peppers for you to doctor your soup with. The final product is just out of this world. The Vietnamese spring rolls are also yummy, rice paper encasing shrimp, pork, and noodles with a mint peanut dipping sauce that my husband and I put chili oil in. Mmmmmmm....... Ms. Saigon just remodeled and it 's no longer got the hole in the wall vibe I always liked but I am happy to report that they haven't raised their prices so I guess it's OK that they are bonafide. There is another Vietnamese place in the vicinity. Some people like that one better but Ms Saigon is my preference.
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leslie a.
i give so much credence to yelp reviews that i was prepared not to like miss saigon's, but one night i planned to meet a friend at kieng giang right nearby, and when we arrived, we realized it was monday and they were closed... so miss saigon it was. i thought the food was excellent. the four stars here is because they have quail on the menu. yes, that's right, quail. little tiny delectable birds, and you can get just one for less than four bucks. i rarely see anything new anywhere, so i was delighted with that. in fact, the menu seemed bigger and with more variety than kieng giang, which is really more like a noodle house. we had some fried rolls, which were good, and some fresh rolls, which were just what i expected. for my main course, i had a combo plate that had barbecued pork, some kind of meatloaf with an eggy border to it, and some other kind of pork. sorry for the vagueness, but suffice to say it was a pork feast. and the portion was huge -- it was a great dinner the next night, too. the place is big, clean and done in that sort of cheeesy ugly 80's asian restaurant style, but they have nice big comfortable booths, so that's extra points right there. the service was friendly enough, and attentive enough, and overall i think it was a good meal. i'll definitely go back and explore more of what they have on their menu.
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Chef X.
It's Vietnamese. See Kien Giang review and add 2 bucks.
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Stacie W.
I am addicted to pho...esp while I'm pregnant. That's all I crave for. So while we were in Nashville, we went to Miss Saigon. I must say, I was surprised how nice it was inside. It wasn't a hole in the wall restaurant, but a really "datelike" atmosphere. My husband & I ordered fresh & fried spring rolls...it came out before the beef pho we ordered (other restaurants comes out at the same time for some reason). The rolls were delicious. The beef pho was awesome. The meet was very tender and the broth was tasty. I think it's alot better than Gian Kiang. The only reason I am not giving it my full 5 stars because it doesn't come with basil (like the other viet. restaurants).
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Michael W.
Pho (pronounced "fuh") is like pizza, in that it is like sex. There is good pho, there is great pho. There is toe-curlingly amazing pho. There is no such thing as bad ho. Slurping will still ideally be involved. Miss Saigon's pho is good. It is deliciously salty, rich, meaty and hearty with noodles that are soft and yielding yet with just the right amount of chew. It is cooked with care. The meat is of decent quality (yet a bit skimpy). The kicker: A decent meal at Miss Saigon costs well over $10. It's pho, not foie gras. A reasonable bowl of pho is five to MAYBE seven dollars. I understand that they need to pay their bills and cover the renovation, but one can not stand for such price-gougery in these harsh economic times. In any event, if you do try Miss Saigon, go for the adventurous items. Tripe, endon, springy mysery meatballs. These are the gems. Sure, the flank and rare steak are good, but c'mon! Considering getting pho on Charlotte Pike? Want a borgeois, spit-shined, recently renovated and overpriced restaurant? Try Miss Saigon. Want a no-frills good bowl of pho? Hit Kien Giang, the divier cousin, just across the parking lot.
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Sean H.
Food was ok, but after seeing a small rat (or a large mouse) scurry past my feet at this establishment, it was somehow difficult to go back.
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Peter K.
We tried going to Kien Giang last night, only to find out that they are closed on Mondays. We settled for Miss Saigon. I had a fairly pleasant experience on my last visit. I can't say the same about last night. They were out of bahn mi's, which is understandable, no big deal. But what turned us off completely was a different server from ours. We asked for beef paste, our server at first seemed confused, then said ok, a few minutes later another server came to our table and questioned us about what we needed beef paste for, and went on to say that it doesn't exist. He was offended that we even asked and stormed off, whatever. Later at the cash register, he then tried to explain to my wife that we might have been asking for beef paste because she ordered vegetable pho. Strange encounter....we'll stick with KG in the future.
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Claire B.
Maybe I'm not as adventurous as I think I am, but the food at this place does kind of scare me. I'm going to give them three stars because I believe it is good, but there are some things I can't stomach. When I've been, I'm ultra conservative about what I order, usually just tofu or vegetables. They do have wonderful Vietnamese springs rolls with tofu and mint and basil that are served cold. My friend ordered the pork soup, and it came with pieces of tripe in it, which was not what it said on the menu, and maybe that's why I'm cautious, because I really don't want to be surprised by tripe.
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Edward G.
When this is called a one-dollar-sign meal, I'd say bump it down to a 3-star. The food isn't as cheap as the ambience suggests it should be (you have to walk almost through the kitchen to go to their disgusting bathroom), the service is pretty poor, and the menu borders on inscrutable. Still, it's solid Vietnamese food in a city where, for years, there was hardly any. I'd say go to Kien Giang, which is just across the parking lot from this place and is a whole lot cheaper ($5 pho! $2 banh mi!). But my parents love this place, so I'm happy to go with them. And the pho is pretty freaking good.
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Carla C.
The pho is not bad. We're from Houston which has a huge Vietnamese population and fantastic pho around every corner. It fulfilled my pho craving but definitely isn't the best I've ever had.
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Wanita N.
I needed a Pho-fix and this hit the stop. I had brisket, tendon, rare beef with an extra side of rare beef. Not as many garnishes as I'd like but the broth was excellent, noodles fresh and service friendly. My date had beef vermicelli which was nothing special. Oddly the nguc mam was more salty than flavorful. But the owners are very accommodating, i suspect you can get nearly any order customized to your liking.
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Veronica L.
I lived in orange county, ca for 4 yrs and that is headquarters for Vietnamese living outside of Vietnam. It was Little Saigon- I loved it! The Vietnamese population is huge and the restaurant variety is gigantic so I've had a fair share of vietnamese food. Coming to Nashville and eating vietnamese cuisine was not my choice but I didn't hate it. It wasn't awful. I was just glad to know that TN had the option of Vietnamese cuisine if they felt like it. I ordered the vermicelli noodle with the grilled pork. It was mediocre but still edible. The portion was really big but nothing too special. What I did think was cool about this place was that it served the spicy beef soup which is only on served here on the weekends. A lot of my vietnamese friends recommended that soup to me when I was living in OC, and it's a great pick! It's pretty different from the average pho bowl. The beef is different, there are different parts of meat, the soup is deliciously spicy, and the noodles are thicker, and it comes with shredded cabbage (at least i believe it to be cabbage) in addition to the usual bean sprouts that come on the side of soup. The atmosphere is definitely a fancier affair and the prices go along with it. I'd probably go to kien giang if i ever find myself in that center ever again. It's less expensive and it might be tastier than miss saigon which is more ambiance than it is cuisine.
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Oliver G.
I had the beef pho with the works (tendon, meatball, brisket, and tripe). It was good, but not life altering. The spicy pork sandwich was great (banh mi). Service was so-so, but not terrible. They have a lot of cool non-alcoholic drinks that looked awesome, and assorted desserts that I never got around to. Definitely will go back.
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Justin S.
The pho is good, the spring rolls are good (but always come out at room temperature), BUT the Banh Mi is awesome. Probably the best sandwich I have ever had.
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Q L.
Service was prompt and good. I was disappointed with the spicy beef soup. The broth lacks flavor and the beef was tough. I couldn't finish it. The Vietnamese ice coffee was good though.
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kimbe m.
I eat here once a week. The pho is really good, and they'll bring extra vegetables without a murmur (unlike Kien Giang). The cold rice rolls are likewise very good. I have to admit that Kien Giang beats them on the pork with noodles front - the KG pork marinade is much much better, and the pieces are nice and thick, unlike Miss Saigon's thin small slices. Also, the shrimp they use in their noodle dishes are the tiny, horribly salty shrimp. AND... I was overcharged once as well, though I got the money back. But. I have to admit, the vegetables are fresher, and the food tastier, than any other Vietnamese restaurant in town. So keep an eye on your bill, order the pho, and you won't be disappointed.
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L P.
Ignore the exterior of the place because once inside it is more appetizing. =D The best bowl of pho I had in Nashville. I ordered pho with seafood, and the amount of the seafood was just right! Food was made extremely quick! I have only one complaint... they had a "happy new year" song on repeat, and it was a bit annoying hearing over and over during my lunch.
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Joe C.
We don't have much choice when it comes to Viet food in Nashville. Thankfully, Miss Saigon makes pretty good phos. IMHO, the Pho here beats many of the ones in SoCal! We also order their foods for special family occasions. Their egg rolls are good too.
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Emily L.
My family and I eat here all the time. The waiters even know what we usually get and the service is fine, but not great. We can cook pho at home but when we are feeling lazy we just come here. i personally like the pho. I also like trying the different types of soup they have there as well. I usually get the pho with beef and seafood, the egg noodles and wonton soup, and sometimes ban mi. The spring rolls are delicious. I don't think the price is too much, compared to other restaurants. It just depends what you want to get. I'd recommend it to friends.
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Peter M.
As the great Yelper Andrew K. put it, it is pretty hard to mess up pho. Still, I was so happy with beef and noodle pho soup. Maybe it was because I had not had Vietnamese food in a long time, but the flavors seemed brighter than what I've had in other spots. The staff were friendly, but everything moves a little on the slow side here.
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Megan H.
Go in for Pho, come out full and satisfied. Ample parking, clean tables, lots of booths for private conversations or just to hide your hyper kids.....okay my hyper kids..... Herbs are freshly cut and they aren't stingy with anything! Tripe is stomach by the way. So, know your parts before you just order whatever hahah
(5)Queen B.
I'm just not sure how many stars I should give this restaurant. I've never had a problem with my meal here...until recently. This review is primarily on the quality of a Pho dish. Friend and I ordered a few things, which were priced well, ample portion, but tasteless.. Especially the pho, we ordered. If the broth doesn't have flavor, depth, color and especially taste, then the pho is no good. Our order did not taste like a broth that had been simmering for 24+ hrs, from real bones. Our order tasted like the broth came from a box. It was awful. Absolutely tasteless, which ruined the whole dish. We will not be returning, anytime soon.
(2)David B.
I found this little gem of a place for lunch. The best part is that when it comes out, you can see the rendered fat floating on top of the soup (you know this sh*t was slow cooked.) I'm sure some little old lady spent 13 hours simmering the hell out of bones, meat, and sinew to concoct this delicacy. At $7/bowl, you'd be stupid not to check it out. Can't afford $7? Spend $4 and get a banh mi. It's equally delicious.
(5)Tiffany W.
There's 3 Vietnamese restaurants right in the same little plaza, but I'm glad I ate at Miss Saigon! Very small, cozy, looks like your typical Asian restaurant on the inside and outside. We had a big group, so we made a reservation ahead and they were very accommodating, with good service throughout the night. I had one of their pho bowls, which is huge and very filling. Broth was very yummy. I'm not a Vietnamese cuisine expert, but tasted pretty authentic and flavorful to me, and I was very happy with my choice. I also had some of their vermicelli noodles, which was similarly delicious. Prices here are very reasonable as well, around $8 - $10 per bowl. I would for sure come back here again!
(4)Jamee C.
What a great place to enjoy Vietnamese food. I love the extensive menu. This isn't somewhere I'd treat a guest to but I love to go here with close friends and eat ourselves to death. In my personal opinion, the portions are huge. I do always end up going to Miss Saigon than Kien Giang for the convenience of using cards and I prefer the atmosphere better.
(5)Shafi K.
I cannot believe it took me so long to come to Miss Saigon! What is funny is that I actually come to the Asian Market (K&S) on a regular basis to buy fresh fish. I've obviously seen their sign before. Well, for lunch today, my friend insisted we went outside of the usual Farmer's Market choices. We drove out to Charlotte Pike to visit this Vietnamese Heaven. We walked in at around 1:30 and were seated immediately. My friend ordered a Sprite and fried rice. I ordered their pho. Nashville has SUCH a pho drought that whenever I find a new place that sells pho, my heart is filled with hope. This time, it was for good reason too. They had raw beef slices with pho for only $7.95. While this is not the same as cheap California pho, it's also not bad at all for Nashville. My serving was HUGE and, while delicious, I'll be finishing it tomorrow afternoon for lunch. There was lots of beef, soup and noodles in my pho. I wish there were some more spice options but I guess I could have asked and did not. Overall, great first experience. They have lots of little things on the menu that I would love to try. I'll be coming back here for sure.
(4)Kao Lou C.
Honestly one of the worst pho broth I've ever had. I'm from out of state and I have eaten at a lot of pho restaurants and this was by far the worst. You could not smell the spice in the broth and it just tasted salty, no flavor at all. I had to add almost a quarter of the hoisen sauce bottle just to add more flavor to it. Service was fast but we were not given water, we had to ask the waiter for water. I don't know if the rest of the good on the menu tastes better but don't go there for their pho.
(1)Kate P.
. It was on Monday. The place was packed. Miss Saigon did not just have her frame of nice view, friendly staff, decent decor, her Pho ,eggrolls, roasted quails ($3.95) & PANCAKE are some of my favorite dishes. I m more impressed with their Herbal & leave- Tea Menus. I love their Moc Cau Tea (strong and smell good). I will come back to try o a ther tropical teas.
(5)Neema C.
This is my most favorite authentic Vietnamese restaurant in US so far. I loved all the food my husband and I ordered (Egg rolls, banh mi (bread), Che Thai, pork ribs). The "hu tiu mi" was not so good but it's passable. I would recommend the pork ribs and banh mi (bread) if you've never tried Vietnamese food. You would love them. The price is fairly cheap comparing to the portion. We will definitely come back and try other dishes. Update: Had the Bun Miss Saigon, which was exceptionally good, with a wide array of different foods on top of noodles. It felt a bit like trying a sampler platter, but with enough for a meal. The Pho Bo (Beef noodle/pho), however was not as good, the beef (bo tai + bo nam) were bland and thick so it's kinda chewy.
(5)B D.
Amazing Pho! If you desire the real deal and not imitation - this is one of the best Pho places I have been to in the U.S. - specifically San Francisco or L.A. You won't find better quality!! This place is a must...
(5)Juliane N.
I was so happy and surprised to find a decent Vietnamese restaurant in Nashville! I had their bun bo hue (Vietnamese spicy beef udon) and ra ma (pennywort drink). Bun bo hue is one of the most underrated Vietnamese dishes as well as my favorite dish! It was actually delicious here, but it did miss some pork blood and needed a splash of fish sauce in it. Overall, it was good and if you have had it yet- the flavor might be a little overwhelming. It's purely a meat broth. Ra ma was slightly too sweet so I had to add more water to it (problem solved). My friend ordered the pho dac biet. The broth tasted a little off even after we put a bunch of other seasoning in it. But if or when I'm in the area again, definitely getting their bun bo hue again.
(5)John S.
I like this place, but it's definitely not as good as Kien Giang or Vinh Long. If I don't have cash, then Miss Saigon is the place to go because they take card. The food is good and the prices are reasonable, which is enough to make this a solid spot to go with friends. The atmosphere is a little more "classy" than Hieu Giang, which is right down the hill, but it's more expensive than Hieu Giang.
(3)Denny K.
My world travels have taken me to many places and I harbor fond memories of many of the people I met and the food we shared. Sometimes on those trips, including my year in Southeast Asia, I stepped off the beaten path. Once in a while in Nashville I encounter similar situations. In a broad sense Miss Saigon kinda fits the category of "slightly" off the path. Look among the shops and businesses that line Charlotte Pike and you will find Miss Saigon noticeably missing at the curbside address listed for it. That's because the restaurant is nearly secluded, off the street, sitting on a hill, in a small mall serviced by an unnamed driveway. But, persist in your search (or call the owner for directions) and you will find the end is well worth the effort. Enter a warm, warmly-lit, comfortable environment on a warm evening. Did I saw warm? Yes, I did, and that is my only complaint--the atmosphere was warm and humid both inside and out. But let's get closer to the essence of this culinary trek. GÅi Cuôn (Vietnamese Spring Roll, Summer Roll, or Salad Roll): tightly rolled rice-paper wrapped rice-vermicelli and vegetable rolls that begged for the accompanying peanut sauce. The sauce was sweet and just the right thickness to cling to every bite and bring home the flavors of the stuffing. And the peanut nuggets topping the sauce added an additional texture to the dish. I ordered the tofu version, but plain veggie, pork, and shrimp are also available. Score one for starters. Next, I ordered the Bánh Mì Thit Nurong (A Vietnamese version of a Po' Boy with BBQ pork.) This submarine-style sandwich with pork, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño is served on a crusty French Roll with chewy dough interior. The pork was sweet and tender and most likely basted with honey, lemongrass, fish sauce, and sesame oil. While it was very flavorful, the meat in the sandwich was a little skimpy for such a large bun. Missing in action--the traditional mix of pickled carrot and daikon that normally garnishes the sandwich. I thought it a bit a bit odd to list a full sandwich as an appetizer. My take: solid flavors as far as they went but underwhelming overall. Go PhÅ or go home? Home can wait...I'm staying for a large steaming bowl of PhÅ Tái, a delicately flavored beef broth covering oodles of rice-vermicelli noodles. The broth had hints of ginger, green onion, and other seasonings. Accompanying the bowl was the traditional plate of savory and spicy Thai Basil, Mint, plus additional fresh, green herbs and raw bean sprouts and Jalapeño slices to add as you like. The soup was topped with very thin slices of rare beef which simmered to tender perfection in the hot broth right at the table. Wow! It was the hit of the night. My dining friends (9 in all) were unanimously pleased with every one of their entrees--all different. The clincher: We could not have asked for a more congenial, polite, and attentive staff....from beginning to end. Their "southern hospitality" and friendliness earned them high praise from me and from my dining companions. By the way...Unsure how to pronounce the Vietnamese names? No problem, the wait staff speaks good English and patiently will guide you using the numbers on the menu. Addendum: The Yelp website does not allow the use of some Vietnamese symbols...sorry.
(4)Kari D.
My husband and I moved from Denver where there was a Vietnamese restaurant on every corner so we had been scouring Nashville for the best and this is it. We have tried every other Vietnamese spot in the city and Miss Saigon is by far the best! Sometimes their service is a little wonky, but the food is as close as it comes to making us feel like we are back in Denver. Everyone raves about the Pho and it is amazing here, but try the #41 Vietnamese rice noodle bowl with pork and pork egg roll because that's where it's at folks. Don't be afraid of the fish sauce either, pour all of that goodness into the bowl and mix it up. They sell Tiger Beer here which is one of our favorites so grab one of those while you are at it! They also accept cards which i've found to be an issue at some of the other restaurants here. They have been slowly upgrading this place over the last year and it just gets better and better. Please check this place out, or don't and it will remain an untouched gem that isn't overtaken by the hipster rush hour crowd.
(5)Maria J.
I loved Miss Saigon and highly recommend the beef pho which is incredibly flavorful and delicious. I got mine with tofu but my brother loves the beef too. It seems very authentic and I only wish I lived closer! The place is small but we were seated immediately. Not sure if it's a place that gets busy. Check it out if you like Vietnamese Cuisine.
(5)Jim D.
Miss Saigon is fancier than its neighbors VN Deli and Kian Giang. The dining room is nicely decorated in what in my naïve mind are authentic Vietnamese decorations. It was 12:30pm on a Thursday when I visited and the place was busy but not packed. I was seen right to my seat. I ordered my standard spring roll and a bowl of pho. I went with the shrimp and pork spring rolls. They were very tasty and fresh. My pho arrived and I had to dig in and taste the broth. Wow! It was rich and balanced. It came with the plate of garnishes; basil, bean sprouts and jalapeño. There were a few little issues that I didn't feel added up to taking a star, especially with that soup! They appear to only have one size, large. (Though at 7.95 very fairly priced.) This is silly but most of the pho places have the hoisin and sriracha in unlabeled squirt bottles. I have this idea of a worker coming in every morning to make a fresh batch of each and fill the bottles. This illusion is smashed by a bottle of Lee Kum Kee hoisin on the table. I told you it was silly. There is something about Kian Gang (which is literally across the parking lot from Miss Saigon) that I love, but I would rather have the pho at Miss Saigon. In fact of all of the pho I've tasted on my quest for the perfect bowl I this has nosed to the top.
(5)Donald L.
I love this place.... friendly people, clean, quiet relaxing atmosphere and FANTASTIC FOOD! Even their unsweetened iced tea is addictive and is better than any other I've tasted. I don't know what they could possibly improve on.
(5)Tin N.
Very nice deco from the outside to the inside restaurant... Very friendly staffs and great service... We came in Kien Giang and walked out in less than 5 minutes when the waitress just threw the menus on the table without saying a word and just walked away...
(4)Anna W.
I have been here twice in the past 6-8 months and both times loved it. The last trip we ordered the quail for an appetizer. It was two small pieces that three of us shared. It came with a sauce that surprised me when I tasted it - very lemony and peppery. The quail was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside - delicious. I ordered a beef soup (not pho) and my companions ordered dishes I hadn't tried. Everything was flavorful and there's plenty of it. I love the sides of cilantro, peppers and sprouts to add to the dishes. We tried a dessert that I had never had. I don't know what it was called, but it was a coconut that had been cooked w/ custard and some kind of gelatin in it. The coconut meat was soft enough to spoon out and the custard was great, but the gelatin I mostly picked around. The one disappointing thing is that they have a beer menu, but when we ordered our server told us they didn't have their license. The first time I went there I had beer so I don't know what happened, but currently they can't serve it. This place is reasonably priced, has plenty of seating and I have never tried something I didn't like. I will be back again.
(5)Sarah M.
First off... if you get there before 6:30 all beers are $1!!! Yes $1, whether is be Bud Light or the more expensive imported beer. I don't know if this is a daily thing, but it is a great deal. I the menu is extensive, its mostly soups (think pho) and vermicelli (think ramen noodles). I was kind of overwhelmed but ended up getting the number 41. It was a large bowl with pork, mixed veggies, a cut up spring roll, and noodles. It came with sauce on the side that I have no idea what it was, but it was great! I was very happy with what I got and it came out in a timely manner and was hot. It was also a lot of food for $8. The other people at my table got soups and they said theirs were delicious. My only gripe was the service. Once our food came out they never checked on us again. I had to politely flag someone down in order to get the checks and my water refilled. The staff was very friendly, they just weren't that attentive. I plan on going back once the fall is in full sing to try the soups!
(3)Eric W.
Other than the fact that my server never smiled once and barely spoke, this place was pretty good. I got the Bi Cuon (Shredded Pork and Vegetables wrapped in thin rice paper) and a bowl of Pho Tai (Beef Noodle Soup with Rare Beef Steak). The rolls were typically huge and I brought one to go, and I liked the sauce they had for them. Slightly sweet but with a tang to it. The pho was good also, if maybe a little light on noodles. I typically can never finish a bowl of pho, but this one I did (other than the broth). They have Sriracha and chili sauce at the table if you want to spice it up.
(3)Lauren K.
I honestly have eaten here more times than most other restaurants I like because 1.) it never disappoints me and 2.) I just can't get enough.
(5)Justin J.
Good was really good overall. Fish oil sauce was nasty and pancake with veggies and bean sprouts tastes burnt with no other flavor. Get the hot broth dishes which look and taste amazing. If hot broth isn't your thing the fried rice with fried egg and shrimp was also very tasty.
(4)Mirasol E.
If you love soup, which is a cure for hangovers, this is the spot to be. Their pho and chicken soups are amazing!
(5)Mary F.
We found ourselves at Miss Saigon not because we planned it but rather because our go-to Vn Pho Deli, down the hill on the other side of Charlotte was packed--people were sitting on the sidewalk waiting for a table and we were not in the mood to camp. We'd just come from Nashville Comi Con and needed sustenance and I needed a spicy head clearing that Vietnamese soups deliver to me in spades--Fall allergies to ragweed were killing me. Poor Miss Saigon. A large space with very few patrons. She's a shabby girl. Some of the booth seats were torn and neglected. The staff have the demeanor of sullen, resentful children whose parents left them to mind the store. Compare that to the snappy, attentive service at Vn Pho Deli or even the loopy but creepily charming attentions from the multilingual lady whom I call Salvatore at the other pho shop, Kien Giang, in the same plaza. The number of non-Asians dining here was notable. At VPD down the hill, the patrons seem to always be almost all Asian. That's usually my high water mark for any ethnic restaurant--locals looking for home cooking out. We had the egg noodle seafood soup with wontons, the vermicelli noodles with grilled pork, grilled pork chops with broken rice, and egg rolls. The highlight here is that I can get a bottle of beer with my meal. Excellent. Sapporo, Kirin, Michelob, and a couple of others. The egg noodle seafood soup. Not bad. Not great. Will do if you need a bowl and it won't completely piss you off. The wontons were heavy and doughy. Tells me they were frozen. The broth was thin and salty and made my mouth raw. Not enough caramelized shallots that would have provided depth or mustard greens and chives to compliment the fatty meat. The sliced pork was cut with the grain and too chewy to manage. The fresh jalapeño almost hurt me it was so hot (loved that!). No pickled jalapeños available and this dish requires that. The pork chops with broken rice were pretty darned good. Texture and execution were almost perfect. Flavor was a bit sweet--not enough garlic or lemon grass. Pickled veggies (daikon and carrot) were a great counterpoint and lightly piquant. The vermicelli with pork was weirdly dry, the pork too sweet. Overall meh. We won't write off Miss Saigon but it feels like she needs a little kick in her Ao Dai.
(3)Harrison C.
Came upon this place based on reviews and the dissatisfaction with a neighboring restaurant who will remain unamed (read my other review lol) it is an excellent place to grab Phó the atmosphere and establishment are very nice compared to the standard I have been exposed to when it comes to Vietnamese restaurants. 100% recommend.
(5)Carol K.
This place is great. Atmosphere is perfect for a casual dinner with friends, big group, small group, fun date night. I have only eaten here once, but everything we had was great. Friendly staff and bonus lottery tickets at the counter as you pay your bill.
(5)Jessica M.
This place is so good. One of my very favorite spots in Nashville. Although the service is a little abrupt, the food is AMAZING. Very fresh tasting and nicely presented. And just, well, delicious. Which is the main thing. I've had the Pho and a noodle/veggie stirfry. Both awesome. And the tofu spring rolls with peanut sauce are the best I've ever had. I dream about them. Go here. :)
(5)Kimmy N.
I've had some good, bad, average, but not yet terrible viet food until I dined here! It wasn't necessarily the food that was not good. It was also the management. As much as I love supporting my own kind of people and small businesses, this is by far the worst I've ever experienced. I ordered the banh mi thit noung and che dau trang for my boyfriend and I. The banh mi was terrible! It was so bland. Lacked in flavor and meat. The first 3 bites were pure bread not meat at all. True vietnamese people put a good portion of meat in along with veggies, seasoning/spices and use vietnamese French bread. Besides the food being bland....the service wasn't so awesome. The guy in the front checking out customers was not a happy camper at all. I believe he was the owners son, possibly owner. Not sure but he needs to smile...lighten up a bit. Customers want to see owners and workers happy, that's what makes people come back. Bad food + bad service = never return ever again. Bad food + good service = will try out again. Very disappointing....never been to a vietnamese restruants that lacked in both. Next time I will try the other viet restruants that are within a mile from each other.
(1)Hanh P.
I'm from out of town, but I think this place is under rated. Service is great here! We ordered vegetarian fried rice, beef stew (bo kho), spring rolls-- pork and shrimp and tofu, vermicelli with egg rolls and BBQ pork (bun thit nuong cha gio), and rice plate with pork (com suong). Everything was great. You have to try their iced coffee (cafe sua da). It's probably one of the best Vietnamese iced coffee I've had... We were in and out in less than 45 mins.
(4)Sheena T.
Real talk. This restaurant accepts credit cards and that was a big factor in choosing to eat here above the other options nearby. In fact, a highly rated Vietnamese restaurant is in the same shopping complex, but they are cash only. Saigon is a nice restaurant; clean and spacious, and they offer beer and wine options. I looked over the menu and decided on the chicken soup with seafood. My waiter informed me they were out of crab meat, so I decided on the tofu and vegetables instead. He then told me they were out of chicken broth completely (there goes a good chunk of the menu). Sigh. So I reluctantly ordered the beef pho (not a big beef fan) with tofu and vegetables. It came out very quickly in a large bowl with bean sprouts, lime, and some plant relative of the basil on the side. It was pretty decent, but not the punch of flavor I typically expect from pho. I had to add quite a bit of chili sauce to get the right flavor. Overall, it was OK. Nothing horrible, but not amazing either. I'd come back to give the chicken soup a shot (if they have it) but am definitely going to make an effort to carry some cash next time so I can try out the higher rated Vietnamese place nearby.
(3)Casey H.
Closed on Tuesdays and for some reason, I crave for Vietnamese on Tuesdays. Story of my life. Anyway, this is my go-to VN restaurant because it's clean and their food is actually tasty. Their prices are a little higher than Kien Giang but service is better and they accept credit cards so I'm cool with paying a little bit more.
(4)Tom K.
The food is excellent and oh so reasonably priced. The fried rice is tasty and moist. The noodle dishes are nice as well. The service can be a tad sow, but they are polite. You should give this spot a try!!!
(4)Myan T.
Firstly, let me say that I am Vietnamese. I was born in Saigon and moved to CA just before my 5th birthday. My parents are more Vietnamese than you can possibly imagine and until college, I considered anything that didn't have nuoc mam (fish sauce) in it "American food." Take my word for it when I tell you that Miss Saigon is the closest thing to real Vietnamese food in Nashville. Now, if this restaurant was in CA or FL, this review would probably be more like 2.5 stars but compared to other nightmarish Asian restaurants in the Nashville area, Miss Saigon is the only one that I wouldn't be scared to take my parents to. Firstly, I say that this place is truly Vietnamese because the miracle of Tennessee miracles is that their pho actually tastes like pho! Whoa, would you look at that! Their pho is actually flavored with cinnamon, anise, corriander, fennel, cardamom, clove, and whole peppercorn instead of ground pepper! You can tell that they cook these herbs whole in the broth instead of using ground powder. It makes a HUGE difference. Another amazing thing? They include ngo gai as one the garnishes! I don't know the English equivalent but it's the spiky green leaf-like herb that is a staple condiment of pho. I've been to VN Pho & Deli, Kien Giang, Far East, and Vinh Long...NONE of them have ngo gai! I was thoroughly impressed. The only thing that I will say is that I really wish that they would give you more meat. It's a pretty large bowl and it just looks sad with so little meat. The hu tieu here is A-OK. The broth was good and I loved the fried garlic oil that came on top of the noodles. I got pork & shrimp in my hu tieu and to my surprise, my bowl actually came with more shrimp than pork. My only complaint is the noodles. I understand that hu tieu is actually a Vietnamese interpretation of a Chinese dish, but I don't like the clear noodles. I've always had hu tieu with freshly-dipped rice noodles similar to what you use in pho but this may just be a regional Saigon thing. In all, Miss Saigon is pretty good Vietnamese food with flavors that are all very reminiscent of my childhood. I do wish that they served some more Vietnamese staples instead of the usual pho, hu tieu, and thit nuong dishes but beggars can't be choosers so I'll take what I can get!
(4)Jason C.
The pho is pho-nominal! The best in town. Good service, too. They're friendly and over the years know your "usual" order. Best pho in Nashville!
(5)A O.
Favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Nashville. Great service, and cozy atmosphere. Great phos and curries. Always consistent. Love!
(5)Jason W.
Delicious pho! Place was packed after 1:00p and there's a reason for it. Buddhist monks were in there. A Catholic priest came to eat. Diverse group brought together by great food. Most popular pho is #28. But there are a number to choose from.
(4)Ashby F.
Very good Pho and Spring Rolls. Despite what some people on here say the atmosphere is great. I've had really bad service here when it was busy but I think that was an anomaly. Give it a shot if you like Vietnamese or want to experiment with it!
(4)Na Hyun K.
I usually go here if Kien Giang isn't open. I could probably make use of my iPhone and see their hours but I like surprises and I like both restaurants. Miss Saigon's prices are a little bit more, and it might be because they actually take credit cards instead of cash only. Their interior design is much better in my opinion because they have booths and more decoration. I would give both restaurants a chance! They are both similar but it is YOUR preference.
(4)Mallory S.
My favorite new hideaway. Last week I had a cold and was in search of Pho. I found this place super close to my house on Yelp and went back 3 times last week for take out. I finally dined in last Saturday and the atmosphere was adorable there was a huge Vietnamese party going on. If you love Pho and a very friendly cheers style Vietnamese place (maybe it feels like cheers because I eat their all the time now ) try Miss Saigon
(5)Laura V.
The food is pretty good, and this is the only restaurant my Vietnamese parents will ever leave the house for, which is a testament to how difficult it is to find decent Viet food in middle TN. I would have given it a 4-star rating, but their service is horrendous. I have taken many friends here to introduce them to Viet food, and they always say the food is good but rude employees! Prepare to sometimes wait unusually long durations for food or your orders being messed up. Or the servers being straight up rude. That being said their food is probably the closest you can get to "real" Vietnamese food around the area.
(3)Robert H.
I really enjoyed my visit to Miss Saigon. The staff was quite courteous and attentive and we were seated right away. I had pho tai and the shrimp and pork spring rolls, which were both delicious and came out in quick order. I will be back again for sure as there were many many options on the menu and everything I saw come out from the kitchen looked amazing. I would highly recommend Miss Saigon. They also do take cards if you don't have cash.
(4)Ashwin M.
The battle line has been drawn - Charlotte Pike. On this side, atop a little hillock, is all of Vietnam's most powerful weapons. And on the other side, actually everywhere below the hill, is the rest of the city. Miss Saigon. Boom! Kien Giang. Bam! Vn Pho. (sound of a sniper's rifle) There is no escape. The attack is relentless. Only a white napkin of surrender will end it. The Vietnamese restauranteers have formed an elite Sriracha squad and they have our taste-buds in sight, locked and loaded. I was tasked to infiltrate and come back with recon intelligence of Miss Saigon. The word was the chefs of this place were brewing a secret sauce - one part hot, one part spicy and every bit a hellish disco on your tongue. Also news was that the ravishing Italian actress, Vermicelli, was being held captive in the kitchen. They said, "Hey man! You are from Asia, right?" "Technically, yes," I replied, giving my most dashing smile. "Then you are it." "Ok!" "Here is a top secret watch." "Oh cool. What does it do? Does it have like a parachute or something?" "No. It can tell time." "Oh." "And date." "Hmm..." "And if you press this button..." "Yes...?" "A small light comes on." "Neat. What is the point?" "It's late. What time do you have?" I looked at my new top secret watch. "It says 8:30." "You must hurry. They close by 9:30 and then it'll be too late. Vermicelli will be no more." So I hopped into my sexy Honda Civic and zipped to Miss Saigon, careful to put on my turn lights and stopping at every stop sign. An aquarium greeted me. Suspicious looking fish swam in it. Was Vermicelli buried in there? Was she! GASP! sleeping with the fishes? A waiter beckoned me to a corner table. I had a clear shot of the kitchen. The air was heavy with chili sauce and something redolent. "What will you have?" the waiter asked. I scanned the menu. Egg yolk in soda? WTF, man? "Beer!" "And to eat?" I snapped my finger and asked the waiter to come closer. I looked around and whispered. "I am on a mission." "Like from San Francisco?" "No, idiot." I said that too loud. A couple of patrons looked at me with suspicion. An old lady reached into her bag and retrieved a shotgun. I smiled. She smiled and put down the gun and picked up her chopsticks again. "No," I whispered. "I cannot eat meat. Get me something that doesn't have meat and still tastes good. Go!" The waiter ran off. I sank in my trench coat, put on my dark glasses and tipped my hat forward. I wanted to be anonymous. The waiter returned with my beer and announced merrily, "Mr Alfred, your beer." "HOW..." I yelled and then quickly lowered my voice again. I grabbed his stupid tie and yanked him forward. "How did you know my name?" "Your license, sir. I checked your id." I let him go. Rookie mistake. Everyone has one every day. I asked for a straw and began enjoying my beer. Soon the waiter returned with a bowl. He placed it and said, "Enjoy" before running away into the kitchen. It was as if he had something to hide. The mystery deepened. I pressed the button on my watch. The light came on. 9:15PM. I had about 15 minutes to complete my mission. But first a man has to eat. I dug in. Memories of my mother suddenly exploded all over my head. Fragrant memories of me running along the beach, my dad climbing down a coconut tree, my servants frying curries under a thatch, my dad drinking beer through a straw, my aunts instructing the servants to add more lemongrass and spices, my servant feeding me with her own chopsticks, my servant choking me accidentally, my dad laughing at me, the spices mountaineering up my windpipe and then free-diving into my lungs, me crying, my mother crying, my dad crying with laughter...all memories exploded in that one spoonful of sauce at Miss Saigon. I began to cry. Afterwards, I wiped my face with a hanky and honked my nose. The old lady came up to me, placed the shotgun on the table and patted my head three times. "There! There!" she said and left. I called the waiter and hugged him. Like a mad Frenchman I kissed his cheeks and thanked him for the dish that reminded me of my childhood. "Are you crying because it was hot or because you are sad?" he asked with a little bit of empathy. "Yes," I replied softly and left. Back at HQ, my commander demanded to know what happened to Vermicelli. "The Eye-talians are after me. What is the latest update?" "Sir," I said, standing up and placing my gun and badge on his table. "She is not Italian anymore. She is a new person. And so am I."
(4)Maggie W.
Lots of great sides with the Pho, better then a lot others in Nashville. This is my go-to place when I'm looking for some comfort pho(d). The service could certainly be better, but it's not offensive or anything.
(4)Donald H.
The food is fairly authentic. The waiters usually have a hard time speaking and understanding English. So, be prepared to be patient. The prices are very competitive, especially considering they're one of the few Vietnamese places in town that will except credit card. I say go check it out. Try number 66 and Bang Mi. :-)
(4)Tracie R.
I love the Vietnamese curry with chicken but have enjoyed everything I've tried at Miss Saigon. This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Nashville. The entire staff is super nice, too!
(5)Bob S.
This is my favorite Vietnamese place. I always order pretty much the same things.... 1. The fried Egg rolls, if you find better in town tell me where. 2. The fresh spring rolls. 3. Pho with eye round! 4. Bun Thit! 5. Chicken Fried Rice. 6. I have to have my Cafe Su Da. This is what I always eat here. I think they have the best bbq pork for the Bun Thit. I also like the fact that there noodles are not stone cold and they do not look at me like I am Crazy. I also like the way the prepare there Fish Sauce.
(4)Adam B.
I met my wife and her co-workers here for dinner. The co-workers swore by the place as the "best in town". If this is best in town, stop trying to serve Vietnamese food, Nashville! I order pho with tenden, rare beef, and tripe. Little did I know that also means it included two shrimp and several small pieces of squid. It was clear from looking around at all of us that ordered pho that they made three bowls of broth and just threw meat in at the end and got confused about what went in which bowl. And, more importantly, didn't care it was wrong. The pho was decent. I've had better at several other places. Service was, honestly, terrible. Once our food arrived, the wait staff disappeared. I literally stared at the waiter and he just kept on walking. I had to ask for the check and then explain three times how we wanted it split. After all that, I still had to walk up and get my check from the counter because they never brought it over. I won't be back to see you, Miss Saigon....
(2)Matt K.
Miss Saigon is by far the best and most authentic Vietnamese restaurant around! Their food is fantastic and their service is great. I don't go anywhere else and we drive from Clarksville to eat here because it is so very worth it! Check them out!
(5)Cherrelle G.
Amazing PHO spot!! Great atmosphere, quiet!! Delicious egg rolls, fountain drinks.. The service was very attentive! Five Stars!!!
(5)Marcia M.
This is one of the few places in Nashville where when I request "Native Spicy", I actually enjoy some somewhat painful heartburn the next day. Hurts so good. The red curry did not disappoint nor did the pricing and efficient staff. We ordered carryout upon arrival and were out the door in 10 minutes.
(4)Alex P.
Did take out again today. Everything was ready after 10-15 minutes and it was delicious as usual. I got the vermicelli noodles with beef and vegetables and thai tea. All perfect and it only cost $11!!!
(5)Will Y.
I tried Miss Saigon for its good reputation and eponymous musical. The spring rolls with tofu were above average and fresh. I could have used a little more mintiness, but the tofu was quite tasteful. The peanut sauce was incredibly salty. I tried a Vietnamese curry-related (but not actually curry) dish with cabbage, tofu, mung beans, other vegetables with flat noodles. The noodles were watery and tasteless. Because they were so wet, none of the spice adhered to them, rendering them tasteless. All in all, it is a fair value, and it is very clean. I think I'll stick to Kien Giang for the time being.
(3)Maegan P.
I've always liked Miss Saigon. They were one of the first Vietnamese restaurants I'd ever been to and the food has always been spot on. Now they have remodeled and are chic and modern to top it off. The atmosphere is really nice compared to what you get at many other Vietnamese restaurants. I have had mixed service myself - sometime the people are great, sometimes almost rude - but if we factor in culture difference and just restaurants being restaurants in general I think it's all about the same. Food recommendations: Pho Tai Bo Vien; this is Vietnamese for first timers and sure to satisfy. Vietnamese Curry: If you like spicy or really wish you were at a Thai restaurant, this is the way to go. This red curry is bangin'; I've never had better. I suggest with tofu. Spring Rolls: Because you have to. Cafe Sura Da: See Spring Rolls. Pork Chop Plate: I have no idea what this is actually called, but it involved delicious pork chop, fresh steamed rice, and veggies served with nuoc mam, a mixed fish sauce for dressing. I don't particularly care for nuoc mam, myself, but know several folks who do so it's worth a try if you've never had it. Nashville has some excellent Vietnamese food. Miss Saigon and Kien Giang are tied for first place in my opinion. Conveniently, the are located in the same shopping center so you can visit both in one afternoon!
(4)Misty M.
I don't know what happened to this place! We went every other day but I noticed all the wait staff changed and the food quality went down as well. Food was bland the last five times so I finally gave it up. Sad day because this used to be my favorite.
(1)Angela D.
Yum! I love Asian food of all types, and this restaurant is the best Vietnamese I've had in Nashville. They use fresh ingredients and herbs. The food is prepared to perfection. And it's well priced and the people are super nice and friendly and helpful.
(5)Robert S.
Kien Giang was closed on Monday (today), so I did what a few others did when faced with a pho / no pho decision: we looked around for another pho place. Miss Saigon is in the same parking lot as KG and it is probably no concidence that they are open on Monday. Decor is nice, service is ok but easily distracted. We ordered Pho and it was OK. There are much better places in California and I understand that and take it into account. However, there was not much meat in my pho. I was expecting more. Three waiters attended to us and it seemed like they were taking turns. I am not sure if I will come back to this place because I want to try KG and there is another Viet place on the same block of Charlotte Pike. Oh yes, did I mention that Miss Saigon is open on Monday?
(2)Brettan B.
I came here when Vn Pho (which is a few blocks away on Charlotte) was closed on a Tuesday ... and I wasn't impressed with the vegetarian pho I ordered. The broth didn't have much flavor, and I kept having to add more and more and MORE of the various sauces to get it to a place where it was worth eating. And I suppose it's a minor thing, but the waitress didn't ask me what size pho I wanted, and then just brought me the largest, most expensive size. If you want authentic, delicious pho and Vietnamese, Vn is your place. Leaps and bounds better than Saigon.
(2)Nickie G.
So I know less than nothing about Vietnamese food. I don't think I've ever even had it before. But I was super hung over on Saturday and I thought "that pho stuff everyone talks about seems that it would cure my hang over" and so I ended up at Miss Saigon. The inside is nicer than expected, lots of booths and very quiet. There was even a big screen with a football game on in the back of the room in case you really wanted to see whatever crap bowl game was on. Our waiter brought the menu and he was less than overwhelmingly friendly and kind of looked at us like...um...yeah...right...you guys are lost. Well, it was true b/c I had no idea exactly what to get. I settled on the beef pho. My friend got some curry dish. And I got some spring rolls for no reason whatsoever. So the pho....I had no idea what to do with this exactly so I peeked at some other diners. Oh so you pick up the noodles with the chopsticks and use the flat spoon to hold it up as well as get the broth. I liked the broth very much but I liked it even more once I realized I could doctor up the heat with the chili sauce on the table and the peppers on the plate of accoutrements they provided. It did take me a minute to realize that the stuff on that extra plate was meant to be put into the pho to fix it up, but once I did I was pleased. Overall I left really full and warm and happy so it was pretty good. 2 weird things though: not a lot of beef in the pho and the menu said it was med rare but it wasn't....however, it was still tasty so whatever. Of note, the curry was also pretty good even though I didn't think curry was a Vietnamese specialty. Our waiter kept the drinks filled and said literally nothing else to us after the order. I didn't dislike this though, I was too busy eating to answer how I am doing and all those niceties! Overall not bad. Now I want to try Kien Giang too and maybe expand my knowledge of Vietnamese food. Who wants to go with me?
(3)Terra H.
I've been coming here since I was little, and I've always preferred Miss Saigon over Kien Giang across the parking lot. So far, they have the best tasting Vietnamese food I've ever had - besides my mom's!
(4)Janet Y.
I thought the Pho here was solid! It tasted authentic, and it didn't put me in a coma afterward. I got the Spring Rolls too, which were $3 for 2 and delicious. The price for the pho was reasonable around $7. I thought there was plenty of meat and noodles in a tasty broth. I appreciated how clean the restaurant was (even the restroom if I might add). I thought the service was fine. The servers aren't over the top and in your face, but sometimes it's more comfortable that way. I will be back! And yes they take credit cards, which is a plus in my book!
(4)Craig W.
Miss Saigon is one of my favorite Vietmanese restaurants in Nashville. The atmosphere is very clean, and is great the booths make it more private. The spring rolls for the apetizer are my favorite, and the menu selection cannot be beat. Anytime you have Vietmanese customers at the restaurant, it has to be good, right? I highly recommend Miss Saigon.
(4)Whit W.
This was my first time to Miss Saigon...my friend brought me along because he loves it. We started with a Bahn Mi (the pork version), which was good, although I could have used a little more filling. The flavors were well balanced, though. For my meal I got the Chicken Pho Tofu soup (I don't know the exact name). The broth was excellent, and the veggies were plentiful. The service was quick and to the point, which didn't bother me, but don't expect overwhelming hospitality.
(3)Scott H.
Great food every time. We haven't had anything here we don't like. Although we keep landing on #52. Place is clean and staff are friendly and this is a nice gem of a place for nashville.
(4)Uyen P.
I'm Vietnamese moved here from the DC area. I've eaten at most of the Nashville vietnamese restaurants, and by far, this is the most authentic. The pho reminds me of my mom's pho! This is as real as it gets, and it's where I go whenever I miss my mom's cooking!!
(5)Meghan E.
This would be 5 stars if I did not have to get up to order drinks, get silverware for our shared appetizer, or generally tolerate rude service, but the food is amazing. The Bahn Mi is not authentic and no where near as good as Inter Asian, but the vermicelli is fresh and layered. Love this spot!
(4)Shane M.
Not gonna get too in-depth, as I'm rushing out the door right now to go eat here. Miss Saigon is my GO-TO place for Vietnamese food. I'm addicted to their Bún Miss Saigon (Vermicelli with grilled Shrimp, sliced Pork, Chicken, Egg Roll, & Shrimp Paste wrapped by Tofu Skin and mix Vegetables). I usually get the Pork & Shrimp Gi Cun (Spring Rolls) to start. Sadly, if you drink water, you can tell it's straight from the sink. Order a Tiger beer instead!
(4)Stefanie P.
First time eating Vietnamese food. This place is super hard to find off Charlotte Road. Its like you see this massive strip mall sign then a huge hill. You would not be able to find this location off the street unless you knew what you were looking for. So I asked the server from the list of house specialties what would he recommend and I prefer chicken. He pointed to one, that I couldn't say, and said "medium heat please" We started off with some egg rolls, and they were pretty good. My friend asked for the hottest beef dish, another point to the menu- sure we'll try it. (this is a terrible review when I don't know the name of the noodley, soup, i ate- my apologies) Well they were both good. Our server was a little bit slow, and we had to flag him over (I hate doing that) to get our check because he was busy playing with his granddaughter? We look forward to going back and trying some different dishes. 2 drinks, the egg rolls and two entrees were $25.00. Not bad.
(4)Steve C.
Solid pho and spring rolls. Just what I needed after a long day on the road. There are other Vietnamese places close by but we chose this one because they take credit cards.
(3)Kim P.
I have been here more so than Kien Giang and Vinh Long since they take credit cards. I would appreciate it if all VN restaurants took credit cards. Who carries cash around anymore especially onto Charlotte Pike in this area. Anyway, the food is decent. I generally come here when I miss mom's home cooking or I'm I don't have enough time to make homemade pho. We all know how long that takes... too long to make a real pho. I don't think any VN restaurant will ever have great pho compared to homemade pho. This place and other VN restaurants in the area are okay. It's decent when you want something fast, healthy, and cheap. I can't tell you which Pho is better at which restaurant since I avoid eating pho out as much as possible. There'e no place like home. My go to dish here would be com bi cha, banh xeo, and soda chanh.
(3)Cynthia T.
I left the musical of the same name depressed and sad. I left this restaurant feeling fulfilled and quite satisfied. Have I had better pho before? Yes, but this was my first pho experience here in Nashville, so I'll start it as A-OK. Their pho is good and the variety of dishes on the menu is average. But they have good quick service and they're clean for a Vietnamese restaurant. I also enjoyed their spring rolls with the peanut sauce. AND I must point out that using their restroom didn't make me lose my appetite at all...I'm used to dingy bleh bathrooms (back were I come from) at these restaurants. They get props for not being like that! Overall this is my husband's go-to place for Vietnamese food and I'm OK with that for now!
(3)Tim M.
Couldn't rate it the same as Kien Giang. They are just a slight touch behind Kien Giang. Had the Pho with well done flank. It was a nice sized bowl. Lots of broth to really cook that meat and keep it hot. There wasn't as many noodles as I thought there would have been but that's ok. It's still a nice portion none the less. Thai Tea. There is not as sweet - in face I think it is one of the best I'm ever had. Feels like lot of sodium in their food. I didn't have that same sodium feeling at Kien Giang.
(3)Cynthia O.
Service was really terrible. We ordered the large beef soup with seafood but it had 3 pieces of shrimp, 3 of the squid and 1 piece of mussel - no crab whatsoever which was advertised on the menu. Really a pitiful amount of "seafood" for what we ordered, especially since it was a large bowl. The service was so bad - the guy didn't care about us at all and I would never go back if he represented this restaurant. I have been before and loved it. This was not one of those times. I'm hoping the manager will read this so they can fix it.
(1)Janet S.
Lots of choice Bahn Xeo and tofu spring rolls - huge portion - under $10. Wash it down with a Soda Chahn whilst watching Pablo scoffing down a large Pho - Priceless. The redecorating they did a couple of years ago make for a dark and soothing almost romantic experience rather than the previous hustle and bustle. Always good service and always a good meal.
(4)Briana P.
We're trying out the Vietnamese restaurants in Nashville in our first month here. Went to Miss Saigon on a Thursday at lunch, and it was pretty crowded. The interior was very nice, much more so than most authentic Vietnamese restaurants. Service was also very friendly (in contrast to many, including Kien Giang - at least in our experience). Goi cuon (shrimp spring rolls) were good and the peanut sauce was more peanut-y than many places, which I like (more peanut butter than hoisin sauce in the mixture). My mi dac biet (a traditional Vietnamese soup) was very good. The broth was made well and it was full of a variety of fish and meat. My wife had the bun tom nuong (noodle dish with shrimp and fish sauce), which was also very good. Fish sauce was excellent. Prices were a little higher than normal for Vietnamese restaurants, but for an extra couple bucks for the pho, you get a much nicer atmosphere and friendlier service than at Kien Giang. Note: I didn't try the pho (I couldn't justify paying $10 for a bowl... not yet); it's just the standard by which I compare prices. If you're new to Vietnamese food, I would definitely come here first.
(4)Shea M.
Horrific service!!!!! I've eaten here several times, with family & friends, different times of the day, placed to go orders, ...you get the point, I will never patronize this restaurant again! I decided to take my mom to lunch & my brother was meeting us at 12:30... When we were finally greeted to seat, we waited a full 15 minutes before anyone said another word to us, as a matter of fact, the gentleman that was seated 15 mins after us, got his order taken immediately..we were told someone would be with us soon.....finally the man at the register came over and quickly took our order, another 20 minutes and the appetizers came out....still waiting for pho & fried rice, it came out another 15 mins later after my brother asked what possibly could be the problem. I bragged so much about the delicious food, I literally apologized to my mom a hundred times...the food was good, but the horrible service left a bad taste in our mouths. The restaurant was full when we arrived and empty when we left, we were the last ones served, literally. When paying I was asked how it was, I said fine once we finally got served, he apologized and said its because they were just featured in the Nashville Scene as #1 and they were unprepared. I just nodded, having worked in the retail service industry myself, that excuse was complete bulls*%#! I did not leave a tip (which I always leave 20%) and I will absolutely never ever eat there again. If you don't want me in your restaurant I will gladly oblige. ....and I will spread the word :-)
(1)Mel V.
Pho was decent. If they didn't have competitor next door with such yummy Pho, I would rate them higher. The Bahn mi was a bit of a disappointment. But everything was fresh and the atmosphere was nice. It's quiet and clean. The staff could use some work, seems like one of the guys was mad at the world. Took our order and never came back.
(3)Alejandra Y.
Pho with tofu. That is all you need. Clean, crispy, healthy, delicious, full of vegetables. They have an awesome aquarium. Very family friendly.
(5)Meredith M.
We gave this place a shot to see how it fared against our favorite Vietnamese in Nashville. Ill forever snicker and shake my head when we pull into the parking lot to see the cars parked outside Miss Saigon. Everything on their menu tasted "safe" It was all very basic and nothing really wows you. Something was missing with their Pho. If you want OK vietnamese then you cant go wrong here. They do have nice bathrooms. But if you choose to go to a place with nice bathrooms over a place that has the best food then you shouldnt be yelping anyway.
(3)Wayne H.
Okay, so perhaps I have too high standards for Asian cuisine, but while this place is fair it is not quite on par with some of the better Vietnamese restaurants I have visited. Located deep in some ill-visited strip mall off of Charlotte Pike next to Lucky Bamboo, the place always feels quite empty. The staff is well-meaning if not very responsive. The menu is respectable, with all of the tried and true Vietnamese dishes with nothing particularly unique. The spring rolls, pork or shrimp wraps with herbs, lettuce, and chives in rice paper, were definitely handmade and came off well in comparison to the dozens that I have tried over the years. The pungent fish sauce is mediocre; not quite strong enough, and a bit too sweet. The House Specials were not particularly special; most of the vegetables and sauces look like they're from canned products, and the meat were not well sliced. Other dishes were better. The Vermicelli was pretty good, meats and vegetables piled on top of rice pasta on a bed of shredded lettuce and served with fish sauce (Note: Vietnamese Vermicelli is a salad, not a pasta, as a co-worker's fiancee learned to her chagrin). The pho wasn't bad either, with all the proper trimmings of beef flank, shank, brisket, tendon and tripe. However the broth, while having the taste of beef, did not have that rich flavor that comes from brewing the soup with bone and star anise for hours on end. In general a meal cost around $10-15 dollars, reasonable but not especially cheap. While not my favorite Vietnamese restaurant, it is respectable enough for me to visit when I'm in need of a pho fix.
(3)Sakko M.
Have you ever walked into a restaurant that the food was great, you know the the food is great and the server bombs the whole meal? Welcome to Miss Saigon
(1)Colette R.
I actually tried something other than the Pho. First time ever. It is my favorite food in the world. I think we ordered number 53 and number 47. I just asked the waiter what his favorite was and he pointed to it. Outstanding! Don't expect their service to rock. They just get you what you need and are not feeling like they are being paid for southern hospitality. fyi
(5)Patrick G.
A very fine place to go if you're in the mood for pho. It's a very casual atmosphere- often times the owner's kids are hanging out in the dining room. Some folks might not like that, but I thought it emphasized the family-run nature of the place. All in all it's my favorite place for pho in Nashville
(4)Rachel A.
Good: egg rolls and sauce Not so much: While the staff was nice and polite, the service was quite slow. Also, the prices were too high for this type of place.
(2)Renee A.
I just ate here for the first time. I thought the food was really good. The restaurant was clean and well-decorated, and it provided a quiet, calm atmosphere (on a Tuesday night at least). What was lacking was the service. Our server was slow to refill glasses, and she never brought our check. She was sitting at a table across the restaurant looking bored and playing with a child, but she never made a motion to give us the check -- even after she'd brought us our Thai tea to go. My boyfriend finally just got up and paid at the register. The man behind the register didn't say a thing to him -- not even to tell him what the total was. The food will bring us back, but it's a shame the service was so lackluster -- especially on a night when we were one of only three parties in the whole place at peak dinner time.
(3)Brad W.
We are regulars at the place. Food is consistent, from week to week, the service is consistently polite but not friendly, and the restrooms are consistently like a gas station, clean but not CLEAN. We have eaten just about everything on the menu. From tripe to chicken, we've eaten it. I have been to Vietnam several times and this restaurant represents about 50% of what you can get if in country. It is certainly an Americanized version of the real thing. Good, but it leaves you longing for just a touch more authenticity. Good vietnamese food, but just not great. Better than most in Nashville.
(3)Sarah S.
Ok..I'm always up for finding a good Vietnamese place. Food wise, the eggrolls were great. The Thai ice tea delcious - not too creamy or too sweet. My hubby had seafood pho. He said it was pretty good but the base of the soup was not the normal broth that he is used too. I had the vermicelli noodles with chicken, it was good and I'd recommend getting it. The wait staff is your typical Vietnam place- they get you and out as quickly as possible. Plan on no fluffy service. I'm not sure we would go back here as it's not exactly what we are used to. It is authentic but the soup seems to be missing something. They only take visa and mastercard for credit cards.
(3)Phyllis N.
I love this place the food is sooooo good .I really like the shrimp curry, the Pho soup is excellent . I think the service is great to . I see so many people making comments on the restrooms what are you reviewing the John or the food? The restrooms are clean. I do understand how someone may what clean restrooms but that should not be in a review for food taste.
(5)Will M.
If you come on the weekend, try #66, a spicy version of Pho. Their Pho is good, about the same as Kien nearby. Atmosphere is nicer though.
(4)Megan T.
I had vegetarian pho, I think it was #30 on the menu. Definitely awesome. They had top notch fresh veggies including a few that I don't get to eat very often. I think I ate it ALL... There was a lot in that bowl too. The fresh spring rolls were disappointing, they used rice noodles, iceberg lettuce and shrimp. Not exciting, nothing worth ordering again. The service was mediocre, the waiter was cold and distant... But the ambiance was nice. They have a funny Mickey Mouse carving over top of the bar... nice...
(4)Eirik A.
Great food - nice atmosphere... Had the spring rolls - delicious! Had the Curry w/ chicken - it was very good. I like the sauce itself to be thicker, kind of like I get at a Thai restaurant, but it was still very good. I would eat there again...
(4)J R.
A little hard to find, but worth the search. You have to drive uphill into a huge mall parking lot, but once you get up there you'll see it. I was searching everywhere for pho (Vietnamese noodle soup served in a giant bowl with lots of fixings you can add) when I first moved to Nashville, and was so happy when I discovered Miss Saigon. Their pho is fantastic! And there other food is good too -- no menu item has ever disappointed.
(5)Zach G.
2nd best Vietnamese restaurant in Nashville. It's so good that I never go here because I'm always going to the BEST Vietnamese restaurant in Nashville (check my other reviews to find out which one lol).
(3)Caitlin D.
This place is AWESOME. I just moved from San Francisco, where I would eat pho on pretty much a daily basis. Without Miss Saigon, I would be lost in Nashville! You MUST try the pho, I always get the pho tai bo vien, which is the rare steak and meatballs in beef noodle soup. It comes with all the right fixings (cilantro, mint, sprouts, lime, etc). Also, the bun is amazing.... I get the combo bbq pork, grilled shrimp and egg roll. YUM! Try the cafe su da, it's vietnamese iced coffee over condensed milk. Also, try the goi con spring rolls and the bbq pork sandwich (ban mi I think). I come here so often, they know me! I can't stay away more than a week. Seriously. Update: They have no remodeled and decorated, and now the ambiance matches the food! I was so excited to discover this, because I had thought they closed down. now it's a PERFECT date spot!
(5)Lisa C.
Cheap, but the pho was kind of bland. Service not great.
(2)A C.
First came here when Kien Giang was undergoing some remodeling, but have since become a consistent customer. The service is poor, but all the food I have ordered has been great. Having been to Vietnam, the food is clearly "Americanized" though that is not necessarily a bad thing (no fish balls/skin in the pho...). The pho broth is great and highly recommended. The spring rolls are quite good as well. Pick rice dishes with caution, I never came across curry in Vietnam... go to a Thai or Indian place if you want curry. Overall a great place if you are up for some Southeast Asian cuisine (and a few things you might not have heard of on the menu).
(4)Peter P.
nashville is lucky to have a vietnamese place with option of pho PERIOD with that being said...nashville is even luckier to have a vietnamese place with PRETTY DAMN GOOD PHO. Broth tastes fuckin good. its some fucking real pho none of that fusion bullshit. eat the pho'cking pho! its pho'cking pho bra
(4)Aaron D.
On a return visit, the pho ga contained only a few meager pieces of chicken. Tasty broth, but where's the meat?? Disappointing.
(3)Anna A.
I first happened in to Pho by chance in Hawaii and immediately began my search in Nashville for the best place to get it. After an exhaustive search (not really, I happened in to be getting a pedicure one day and asked my pedicure person if she was Vietnamese and to my great pleasure she was.) Anyway, I said to her "where do you get Pho" and she says "Ah yes Pho, Miss Saigon!!!" Well, I practically took her with me I was so excited. Pho is a rich beef based broth(it can be pork as well) that is poured over a hearty portion of noodles with veggies and chunks of beef included. Then along with your massive bowl of soup ( I suggest ordering a medium) comes a plate with lime, bean thread, fresh basil, and chili peppers for you to doctor your soup with. The final product is just out of this world. The Vietnamese spring rolls are also yummy, rice paper encasing shrimp, pork, and noodles with a mint peanut dipping sauce that my husband and I put chili oil in. Mmmmmmm....... Ms. Saigon just remodeled and it 's no longer got the hole in the wall vibe I always liked but I am happy to report that they haven't raised their prices so I guess it's OK that they are bonafide. There is another Vietnamese place in the vicinity. Some people like that one better but Ms Saigon is my preference.
(5)leslie a.
i give so much credence to yelp reviews that i was prepared not to like miss saigon's, but one night i planned to meet a friend at kieng giang right nearby, and when we arrived, we realized it was monday and they were closed... so miss saigon it was. i thought the food was excellent. the four stars here is because they have quail on the menu. yes, that's right, quail. little tiny delectable birds, and you can get just one for less than four bucks. i rarely see anything new anywhere, so i was delighted with that. in fact, the menu seemed bigger and with more variety than kieng giang, which is really more like a noodle house. we had some fried rolls, which were good, and some fresh rolls, which were just what i expected. for my main course, i had a combo plate that had barbecued pork, some kind of meatloaf with an eggy border to it, and some other kind of pork. sorry for the vagueness, but suffice to say it was a pork feast. and the portion was huge -- it was a great dinner the next night, too. the place is big, clean and done in that sort of cheeesy ugly 80's asian restaurant style, but they have nice big comfortable booths, so that's extra points right there. the service was friendly enough, and attentive enough, and overall i think it was a good meal. i'll definitely go back and explore more of what they have on their menu.
(4)Chef X.
It's Vietnamese. See Kien Giang review and add 2 bucks.
(3)Stacie W.
I am addicted to pho...esp while I'm pregnant. That's all I crave for. So while we were in Nashville, we went to Miss Saigon. I must say, I was surprised how nice it was inside. It wasn't a hole in the wall restaurant, but a really "datelike" atmosphere. My husband & I ordered fresh & fried spring rolls...it came out before the beef pho we ordered (other restaurants comes out at the same time for some reason). The rolls were delicious. The beef pho was awesome. The meet was very tender and the broth was tasty. I think it's alot better than Gian Kiang. The only reason I am not giving it my full 5 stars because it doesn't come with basil (like the other viet. restaurants).
(4)Michael W.
Pho (pronounced "fuh") is like pizza, in that it is like sex. There is good pho, there is great pho. There is toe-curlingly amazing pho. There is no such thing as bad ho. Slurping will still ideally be involved. Miss Saigon's pho is good. It is deliciously salty, rich, meaty and hearty with noodles that are soft and yielding yet with just the right amount of chew. It is cooked with care. The meat is of decent quality (yet a bit skimpy). The kicker: A decent meal at Miss Saigon costs well over $10. It's pho, not foie gras. A reasonable bowl of pho is five to MAYBE seven dollars. I understand that they need to pay their bills and cover the renovation, but one can not stand for such price-gougery in these harsh economic times. In any event, if you do try Miss Saigon, go for the adventurous items. Tripe, endon, springy mysery meatballs. These are the gems. Sure, the flank and rare steak are good, but c'mon! Considering getting pho on Charlotte Pike? Want a borgeois, spit-shined, recently renovated and overpriced restaurant? Try Miss Saigon. Want a no-frills good bowl of pho? Hit Kien Giang, the divier cousin, just across the parking lot.
(2)Sean H.
Food was ok, but after seeing a small rat (or a large mouse) scurry past my feet at this establishment, it was somehow difficult to go back.
(1)Peter K.
We tried going to Kien Giang last night, only to find out that they are closed on Mondays. We settled for Miss Saigon. I had a fairly pleasant experience on my last visit. I can't say the same about last night. They were out of bahn mi's, which is understandable, no big deal. But what turned us off completely was a different server from ours. We asked for beef paste, our server at first seemed confused, then said ok, a few minutes later another server came to our table and questioned us about what we needed beef paste for, and went on to say that it doesn't exist. He was offended that we even asked and stormed off, whatever. Later at the cash register, he then tried to explain to my wife that we might have been asking for beef paste because she ordered vegetable pho. Strange encounter....we'll stick with KG in the future.
(2)Claire B.
Maybe I'm not as adventurous as I think I am, but the food at this place does kind of scare me. I'm going to give them three stars because I believe it is good, but there are some things I can't stomach. When I've been, I'm ultra conservative about what I order, usually just tofu or vegetables. They do have wonderful Vietnamese springs rolls with tofu and mint and basil that are served cold. My friend ordered the pork soup, and it came with pieces of tripe in it, which was not what it said on the menu, and maybe that's why I'm cautious, because I really don't want to be surprised by tripe.
(3)Edward G.
When this is called a one-dollar-sign meal, I'd say bump it down to a 3-star. The food isn't as cheap as the ambience suggests it should be (you have to walk almost through the kitchen to go to their disgusting bathroom), the service is pretty poor, and the menu borders on inscrutable. Still, it's solid Vietnamese food in a city where, for years, there was hardly any. I'd say go to Kien Giang, which is just across the parking lot from this place and is a whole lot cheaper ($5 pho! $2 banh mi!). But my parents love this place, so I'm happy to go with them. And the pho is pretty freaking good.
(4)Carla C.
The pho is not bad. We're from Houston which has a huge Vietnamese population and fantastic pho around every corner. It fulfilled my pho craving but definitely isn't the best I've ever had.
(3)Wanita N.
I needed a Pho-fix and this hit the stop. I had brisket, tendon, rare beef with an extra side of rare beef. Not as many garnishes as I'd like but the broth was excellent, noodles fresh and service friendly. My date had beef vermicelli which was nothing special. Oddly the nguc mam was more salty than flavorful. But the owners are very accommodating, i suspect you can get nearly any order customized to your liking.
(2)Veronica L.
I lived in orange county, ca for 4 yrs and that is headquarters for Vietnamese living outside of Vietnam. It was Little Saigon- I loved it! The Vietnamese population is huge and the restaurant variety is gigantic so I've had a fair share of vietnamese food. Coming to Nashville and eating vietnamese cuisine was not my choice but I didn't hate it. It wasn't awful. I was just glad to know that TN had the option of Vietnamese cuisine if they felt like it. I ordered the vermicelli noodle with the grilled pork. It was mediocre but still edible. The portion was really big but nothing too special. What I did think was cool about this place was that it served the spicy beef soup which is only on served here on the weekends. A lot of my vietnamese friends recommended that soup to me when I was living in OC, and it's a great pick! It's pretty different from the average pho bowl. The beef is different, there are different parts of meat, the soup is deliciously spicy, and the noodles are thicker, and it comes with shredded cabbage (at least i believe it to be cabbage) in addition to the usual bean sprouts that come on the side of soup. The atmosphere is definitely a fancier affair and the prices go along with it. I'd probably go to kien giang if i ever find myself in that center ever again. It's less expensive and it might be tastier than miss saigon which is more ambiance than it is cuisine.
(3)Oliver G.
I had the beef pho with the works (tendon, meatball, brisket, and tripe). It was good, but not life altering. The spicy pork sandwich was great (banh mi). Service was so-so, but not terrible. They have a lot of cool non-alcoholic drinks that looked awesome, and assorted desserts that I never got around to. Definitely will go back.
(3)Justin S.
The pho is good, the spring rolls are good (but always come out at room temperature), BUT the Banh Mi is awesome. Probably the best sandwich I have ever had.
(4)Q L.
Service was prompt and good. I was disappointed with the spicy beef soup. The broth lacks flavor and the beef was tough. I couldn't finish it. The Vietnamese ice coffee was good though.
(3)kimbe m.
I eat here once a week. The pho is really good, and they'll bring extra vegetables without a murmur (unlike Kien Giang). The cold rice rolls are likewise very good. I have to admit that Kien Giang beats them on the pork with noodles front - the KG pork marinade is much much better, and the pieces are nice and thick, unlike Miss Saigon's thin small slices. Also, the shrimp they use in their noodle dishes are the tiny, horribly salty shrimp. AND... I was overcharged once as well, though I got the money back. But. I have to admit, the vegetables are fresher, and the food tastier, than any other Vietnamese restaurant in town. So keep an eye on your bill, order the pho, and you won't be disappointed.
(4)L P.
Ignore the exterior of the place because once inside it is more appetizing. =D The best bowl of pho I had in Nashville. I ordered pho with seafood, and the amount of the seafood was just right! Food was made extremely quick! I have only one complaint... they had a "happy new year" song on repeat, and it was a bit annoying hearing over and over during my lunch.
(4)Joe C.
We don't have much choice when it comes to Viet food in Nashville. Thankfully, Miss Saigon makes pretty good phos. IMHO, the Pho here beats many of the ones in SoCal! We also order their foods for special family occasions. Their egg rolls are good too.
(4)Emily L.
My family and I eat here all the time. The waiters even know what we usually get and the service is fine, but not great. We can cook pho at home but when we are feeling lazy we just come here. i personally like the pho. I also like trying the different types of soup they have there as well. I usually get the pho with beef and seafood, the egg noodles and wonton soup, and sometimes ban mi. The spring rolls are delicious. I don't think the price is too much, compared to other restaurants. It just depends what you want to get. I'd recommend it to friends.
(3)Peter M.
As the great Yelper Andrew K. put it, it is pretty hard to mess up pho. Still, I was so happy with beef and noodle pho soup. Maybe it was because I had not had Vietnamese food in a long time, but the flavors seemed brighter than what I've had in other spots. The staff were friendly, but everything moves a little on the slow side here.
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