Opening hours
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Cambridge: 5:31 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (617) 945-4509 to confirm.
Location & directions
907 Main StreetCambridge, MA 02139
About Saigon Babylon
Looking for a Vietnamese restaurant in Cambridge? Saigon Babylon is at 907 Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is one of 317 places to eat and drink we list in Cambridge.
Saigon Babylon is open 4 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday). Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Service options include outdoor seating and dine-in.
Phone: (617) 945-4509.
Quick facts
- Category
- Vietnamese Restaurant
- Address
- 907 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
- Phone
- (617) 945-4509
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Vietnamese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Saigon Babylon’s weekday schedule with 37 other Vietnamese restaurants in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 11:00 PM, later than 95% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 26 hours a week, 44 hours fewer than the local median of 70. 89% of Vietnamese restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays; Saigon Babylon does not.
Compared with 37 other Vietnamese restaurants in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Vietnamese restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 17 menus with 1,690 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $13.50, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $19.00.
We don’t have Saigon Babylon’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Vietnamese restaurants in Massachusetts typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai | 29% | $18.40 |
| Crab Rangoon | 24% | $11.47 |
| Mango Smoothie | 18% | $5.50 |
| Thai Tea | 18% | $7.95 |
| Strawberry Smoothie | 18% | $5.50 |
| Taro Smoothie | 18% | $5.50 |
| Vietnamese Ice Coffee | 18% | $7.95 |
| Chicken Wings | 18% | $13.95 |
Calculated from 17 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Amenities
- Restroom
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Saigon Babylon there are 77 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 177 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (31), Bakeries & Desserts (17), Bars & Pubs (13), and Pizza (11).
Saigon Babylon is the only Vietnamese restaurant within a mile (14 within three miles). The next closest is Bon Me, 1.2 mi away.
54 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanAlthea< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsToscanini's< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianDesi Dhaba< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeTea-Dō Central Sq< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificShōjō Cambridge< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Vietnamese restaurant
Vietnamese restaurants are best known for pho – a fragrant beef or chicken noodle soup – and banh mi sandwiches on light, crackly baguettes. Menus also feature vermicelli bowls (bun), broken-rice plates (com tam), fresh spring rolls and a strong coffee sweetened with condensed milk.
What to order
- Pho – order by the cut of beef you like, or chicken (pho ga)
- Banh mi – a cheap, filling sandwich
- Bun (vermicelli bowl) – grilled meat over cold noodles and herbs
- Fresh spring rolls – rice paper rolls with peanut sauce
Good to know
- Add herbs and lime to pho gradually and taste the broth first.
- Many pho shops are busiest at weekend lunch; mornings are quieter.
- Banh mi shops often sell out of bread in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Saigon Babylon's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Saigon Babylon open on Sunday?
No, Saigon Babylon is closed on Sundays.
Where is Saigon Babylon located?
Saigon Babylon is located at 907 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139.
What is the phone number of Saigon Babylon?
You can call Saigon Babylon at (617) 945-4509.
Does Saigon Babylon offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Saigon Babylon. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is Saigon Babylon open late?
Yes – Saigon Babylon is open until 10 PM or later on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Saigon Babylon?
There are 177 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Saigon Babylon. Nearby options include Althea (< 0.1 mi), Toscanini's (< 0.1 mi), and Desi Dhaba (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Vietnamese restaurants near Saigon Babylon?
None within a mile. The closest is Bon Me, 1.2 mi away.
How much do Vietnamese restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 17 menus with 1,690 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $13.50, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $19.00.
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