New Saigon

Great vietnamese food, cash only
Vermicelli noodles are the best here, the steak is flavored well. Had the mi xao the last time I went and it was a huge portion and very good. The banh xeo is also good, light yet the right amount of crisp. I would stay away from the pho though.

Authentic and affordable. The owner was also very friendly. Food wasn't incredibly memorable but I do remember the feeling of being satisfied after having some of the rolls and a bowl of pho.

Good affordable Vietnamese food

I went here after a recommendation from a Vietnamese friend from Chicago. In my opinion, Vietnamese places in Chicago are sub-par. This place is average but what I really like is how cheap everything is! I bought a bowl of Bun Rieu with a cup of Cafe Sua Da for a straight 8 bucks!  My dinnermates also had cheap meals.  

My Bun Rieu was pretty good. It had the right amount of egg, tomatoes, seafood, fish sauce, and crab paste seasoning. The vermicelli noodles were thinner than my liking, but it still tasty. My friends had Com Suon (Rice with Pork Chop) , Com Thit Nuong (Rice with Grilled Pork) , and Pho. They all liked it.

The owner is nice, personable, and provides great customer service. It's a quirky little place adorned with a plethora of plants and random paintings