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Best Asian Food in Somerville

Bold Vietnamese flavors on Holland Street
Pork banh mi

Pork banh mi

BBQ pork, pork pâté, mayo, pickled radish and carrots, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeños, and onions.
Chicken noodle bowl

Chicken noodle bowl

Lemongrass chicken, rice vermicelli, pickled vegetables, fried red onions, scallions, lime, and fish sauce on the side.

Coffee, smoothies, and cocktails

Get a Vietnamese-style coffee or a smoothie with lunch. The full bar has a lychee martini too.

Your Saigon Tiger Go-To

Vietnamese Favorites

Banh mi, noodle bowls, and fresh spring rolls.

Something To Sip

Vietnamese coffee, fruit lemonades, and cocktails.

Right In Davis Square

Find us at 7 Holland Street in Somerville.

Friendly and great service with an excellent vibe. The food was absolutely superb, especially for being so reasonably priced. I got the lemongrass chicken wings and bbq pork banh mi, and my girlfriend got the lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowl. The wings were massive, perfectly juicy and seasoned the right amount. The banh mi was awesome and had a good portion of meat. The vermicelli bowl was light, tasty and would be an excellent summer treat. Will be back for the food, ambience and music…

Matt H.

What an incredible experience! I’ve been missing Vietnamese food since moving from Seattle and this totally hit the spot. I had the Vietnamese ice coffee, spring rolls, egg rolls, and bbq pork bahn me. Every single dish was amazingly delicious. Staff was friendly and fast, restaurant is very clean. Please visit if you’re around Davis square!

Nico G.

I’ve tried just about everything. My favorites are the tofu banh mi and the pork banh mi. I’m not vegetarian but the tofu one hits the spot. I haven’t reviewed before, but just sinking my teeth into the pork banh mi (get extra cilantro, so good) and thought huh, people should know how great this sandwich is. Anyway, highly recommend

Caitlin L.

Saigon Tiger is a perfect spot for Vietnamese street food style items. The restaurant is very nice and cozy inside, located at Davis Square. For drinks, the Mango Lemonade was really nice and had a strong mango flavor. The Egg Rolls were fairly standard. The bowls, however were really good. The noodle bowl with Bbq Pork had a subtle sweetness from the Bbq, with pickled veggies, and a sweet and savory sauce to pour over the noodles. The Lemongrass Chicken rice bowl had a light curry flavor…

jacob S.

I've been meaning to try Saigon Tiger for a while and I'm glad I did! This certainly won't be my last visit. It was a cozy, well-lit space for a pleasant weekday lunch. The grilled okra ($7) was delicious. The okra was fresh and perfectly cooked with a slightly smoky flavor, complemented by an umami sesame oil soy sauce sauce. A simple but delicious dish. The short rib steamed bun was yummy, with tender and well-seasoned short rib and fresh veggies. However, the green papaya salad lacked…

Gloria H.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular dishes?

Saigon Tiger is known for Vietnamese street food. Our most popular dishes include:

  • Pork Banh Mi: A Vietnamese baguette sandwich with BBQ pork, pork pate, mayo, pickled radish, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeños, and onions.
  • Chicken Banh Mi: Lemongrass chicken, pork pate, mayo, pickled radish, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeños, and onions come together on a Vietnamese baguette.
  • Pork Noodle Bowl: BBQ pork over rice vermicelli with pickled radish, carrots, cucumbers and onions, finished with fried red onions and scallions, plus lime and fish sauce on the side.
  • Chicken Noodle Bowl: Rice vermicelli bowl with lemongrass chicken, pickled radish, carrots, cucumbers and onions, topped with fried red onions and scallions, plus lime and fish sauce on the side.
  • Steamed Buns: Soft steamed bao buns filled with a choice of BBQ pork or beef.
  • Fresh Spring Rolls: Two fresh spring rolls wrapped in clear rice paper with a choice of tofu or beef, served with dipping sauce.

Check out our full menu.

What are you known for?

We’re known for Vietnamese banh mi, rice and noodle bowls, lemongrass chicken, coconut smoothies, and fruit lemonades in Somerville.

  • Asian Food: Asian dishes range from chicken, pork, and tofu bowls to Vietnamese sandwiches, steamed buns, and fresh spring rolls. Examples include Crispy Chicken Banh Mi, Tofu Rice Bowl (vegan), Pork Noodle Bowl, Steamed Buns, and Fresh Spring Rolls ( 2 ).
  • Drinks: Fruit and herb lemonades join coconut smoothies, Vietnamese coffee, hot tea, juices, and sodas for a varied drinks menu. Examples include Strawberry-Mint Lemonade, Thai Basil Lemonade, Mango Coconut smoothie, Vietnamese Coffee, Hot Teh Tarik, and Pineapple Juice.
  • Vietnamese Food: Vietnamese favorites include banh mi, rice and noodle bowls, lemongrass wings, and papaya salad, with meat and tofu options. Examples include Cold Cut Banh Mi, Chicken Rice bowl, Tofu Noodle Bowl (vegan), Lemongrass Wings (6), and Papaya Salad.
  • Chicken: Chicken comes in crispy sandwiches, rice and noodle bowls, and lemongrass wings, with side portions available too. Examples include Crispy Chicken Banh Mi, Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl, Chicken Noodle Bowl, Lemongrass Wings (6), and Side order Lemongrass Chicken.
  • Banh Mi: Banh mi fillings span crispy chicken, pork, cold cuts, vegetarian tofu, and eggs with or without Spam. Examples include Crispy Chicken Banh Mi, Pork Banh Mi, Cold Cut Banh Mi, Tofu Banh Mi (Vegetarian), Egg & Spam Banh Mi, and Egg Banh Mi.

Additionally, explore Sandwiches, Noodles, Smoothies, Vegetarian Food, Coffee, and Tea.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery & takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

Do you offer catering?

Yes! Saigon Tiger offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Services & amenities

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Spring Hill, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, East Arlington, Old Cambridge, Arlington, Mount Auburn, Belmont, Everett, Payson Park, Watertown Town, Malden, East Watertown, Brattle, Hendersonville, Waverley, North Cambridge, Neighborhood Nine, and Arlington Heights.

Our location

Map showing the location of Saigon Tiger on 7 Holland St in Somerville
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