Saigon Grill

12345go 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Very consistent and good – Saigon Grill is always very consistent and good. Do try the bung xao if you have not already. 

Simon99 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Best value in the neighborhood – Even before it moved to its present larger location, I was addicted to Saigon Grill's dependable, tasty, inexpensive food -- especially the old reliable (for me), #78, which has an unpronounceable name with an X figuring prominently in it, and the probably-healthier vegetable basket. The place itself has lately been the victim of a power play between two rival restaurant-worker unions, and various chanting demonstrators -- none of whom, I gather, have ever actually had any connection with the... read more

catosmr 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Pretty bad Vietnamese Food – We did a quick check of the online reviews to see 4 stars for Saigon Grill, so off we went. Wow, reviewers must have very low standards! We love our local Vietnamese place in Ottawa, but this place in the big city was really bad. The food was not recognizable as Vietnamese. (I think another review referred to it as Chinese, well, let's just call it bad without slamming Chinese cuisine!) And it was thick with oil, pretty disgusting actually. That someone said they go 3 times a week to SG defies be... read more

lucypeanut 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

rude delivery! – I ordered delivery a few nights ago. The total of my order was $12.19 and I gave the guy a $20. He handed me back $6 (basically keeping close to $2 extra already), so I went to hand him just $2 more, which would total nearly a $4 tip. He rudely said "whaa?? 2 dollars!?? bad tip!" to which I replied "you only gave me $6 in change, it should have been close to $8," and he just stared at me. I handed him an extra dollar and shut the door. So rude and unprofessional. 

whyloo 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Boycott Saigon Grill – This used to be my favorite restaurant, I live in the area and frequented the restaurant on weekdays and even special occasions. But, no more. I cannot patronize a restaurant where the workers are paid less than $2 an hour. The owners, Simon and Michelle Niget, also locked out their delivery workers for protesting the low wages. Mr. and Mrs. Niget would charge delivery workers fines for things like slamming the door or taking sick leave. The food at Saigon Grill has lost its taste for me. I cannot enjo... read more

aeb34 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Slave labor – A big article in the Metro Section of the NY Times said that this place fired their delivery staff when they complained that they were being paid $1.60 hour. This is less than half the minimum for tipped employes & is completely illegal. I went to see and there is a very loud picket line outside either this Saigon Grill location or the one at Union Square twice a day, every day. The workers don't speak much English, so you can't really talk to them in detail, but the whole story is true & disgusting. Who cares ... read more

r2r 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

i agree with you jfong. came across this blog abt the delivery boycott: boycottsaigongrill.blogspot 

jfong 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

If you want to enjoy your meal, don't eat here. – I used to order from Saigon Grill all the time, but never again will I go back to eat there. Recently I passed by and saw a picket line in front of the restaurant. I never cross a picket line. But, even if the workers picketing this restaurant go back to work, I will never come back again. This owner is outrageous! He recently fired 36 of his employees for asking for higher wages, when they were being paid $1.60/hr. It's disgusting that this kind of thing is happening in New ... read more

satellight 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Greatest Vietnamese Food Ever!!! I've been there a zillion times!!!! – Saigon Grill is found in many New York travel books, so that's how most people find out about it. I went there the first time on a date with a guy from Korea, but it was to the one on the upper-east side (much smaller, but speedy!). This location is so large, you get lost in it the first time. I guess it has a much higher attendance cause I've waited here longer than at the other location, but tis worth it, I tell you. You can't go wrong. Everything is de... read more