Saigon Tiger

I was in David Square for the Somerville flea market on Sunday when I decided to stop at this establishment. The service was very nice and friendly. The food was amazingly fresh. Definitely recommend coming here.

Food: The banh mi were really huge! They load with tons of toppings and good protein. However, not a huge fan of the bread, it was a bit stiff/stale like it has been sitting out for too long. So it wasn't as soft inside/crunchy outside as I usally would have it. They didn't have a thit nuong banh mi which is my personally favorite, but the pork was filling with good amt of seasoning. The chicken wings were crispy with a hint of ginger/lemon grass. The chicken lemongrass rice plate had tons of toppings & protein but not enough rice to a have a full proportional bite and it was pretty costly like $30 for a small box.Service: We got takeout which was relatively quick, about 20 min after ordered.Ambiance: It's a smaller modern viet style that gives more like a cafe vibe.Location accommodation: Theres not much parking so you would have to drive a little further for side parking. Its right near the davis station & movie theathers which is perfect place to explore the other areas the town has going on .

First off, this place is adorable. It set my expectations a very high! We ordered the house muddled drinks, which were delicious- I highly recommend. But the food was really sub par. I ordered a crispy chicken lemon grass rice bowl and my friend ordered the tofu noodle bowl. The chicken just wasn't great quality- to the point that it was chewy and funky and distracting, even through the breading was great. My friend's tofu didn't have any flavor or much crispness. Both dishes were lacking in sauces and flavoring in general. We didn't try the bahn mi, so maybe that is a safer bet if you hoping for more Vietnamese type meal.

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

I loved the coconut shrimp and banh mj. They had crispy chicken bahn mi which my wife liked. The beef banh mi was also good. I did not like the tofu salad. The service and ambience was really good.

I wanted to like this place because I normally love Vietnamese food and it would've been really nice to have another solid Asian restaurant in Davis. So that's probably why I felt more disappointed at the mediocre food. Everything else - the decor and service - was great! They seem to be going for a very mid-century modern meets urban Asian eatery vibe which would normally/probably be well-received by most Cambervillians. And our server was very attentive and friendly too. All that said, the meat (both chicken and pork) was pretty fatty, the noodles were stringy and dry, and the portions were smaller than we expected. And especially given that there are restaurants nearby with better food and portions (even if older decor, which has its own charm), it's hard to say if I'd return other than to maybeee give it another try with their bahn mi.

Cute place, good service. I ordered the lemongrass chicken rice bowl. It's got a large portion of chicken ( which tasted good but mostly like curry and not lemon grass), fresh vegetables and maybe a 3/4 c of rice. I added a spring roll on top. It was all tasty. The waitress was very attentive and managed the tables well. I'm used to seeing a little bit of ground peanuts in the Nuoc Cham and maybe crispy garlic on top of the bowl but that's not what they offer here. The total bill was about 22$ with tip which is fair.

Saigon Tiger is a fresh Vietnamese restaurant in Davis, recently just opened on Lunar New Year (Jan 22,2023). I walk by this area a lot and to be honest I did not notice this restaurant until a couple weeks ago. Finally decided to give it a shot today - and let me tell you... Probably the best banh mi I've had. The bread texture is perfect - it does not compare to typical banh mis which are either too soft, or too hard. They chose their bread perfectly. As for the flavor, amazing. I could not ask for anything more and would come back for lunch. I also had the BBQ pork rice bowl - wow. Perfect combination of savor, sweetness, and herbal. Tenderness of the meat, crunchiness of the veggies, the flavorful medium of the rice (its not just a regular white rice!). I don't want to spoil it too much, you have to try it out yourself. Im so glad they opened this restaurant in Davis.

I was in Davis for an appointment so I thought Id grab lunch here before I left the area Pros: Cool vibe and decor. Easy online ordering. Deliciously seasoned lemongrass chicken on the noodle bowl. Nicely pickled veggies. Cons: $16!! for the lemongrass noodle bowl that had hardly any food in it.... A few ounces of chicken, a spoonful of pickled shredded carrots and daikon, a couple leaves of greens and three paper thin slices of cucumber.... and some bean thread noodle which costs them zilch. No pleasantries from the counter staff which came off as cold and weird. I thanked them with a smile and the woman didnt say anything or react... she just turned away and started working on something else. Weird.

The prices are not cheap but the food is prepared very well. Of the "aesthetic" Vietnamese cafes I've tried in the Boston/Cambridge/Somerville area outside of Dorchester, this spot has my favorite banh mi!We got the beef spring rolls ($8), lemongrass chicken banh mi ($13), BBQ pork banh mi ($13), and an iced coconut matcha coffee ($8).We got to try 3 different kinds of meat and I was impressed by all of them! I've never had beef spring rolls before and I was expecting the beef to be quite plain, but it had a really nice seasoning to it and was super tender.The lemongrass chicken had a strong lemongrass flavor and was on the saucier side so the lemongrass sauce soaked into the bread.The BBQ pork had the sweetest flavor out of the different meats we tried and I loved how smoky and juicy it was!The spring rolls and banh mi were packed with fresh veggies. The pate in the banh mi was rich and tasty.The coffee was quite pricey but came in a large cup. I was able to taste the coconut and matcha flavors, which complemented the coffee well. Even though they added condensed milk the coffee wasn't overwhelmingly sweet.I would definitely come back again. The banh mi are pretty hefty on their own so a single sandwich can be a meal by itself-- the 2 of us were pretty hungry when we came here and splitting both spring rolls and banh mi left us stuffed.I noticed that there are a lot of outlets near the tables. The windows are huge which allow a lot of natural light inside.