Miss SaiGon

A busty mannequin wearing a "Miss Saigon" sash greets customers at this eclectic Vietnamese eatery—a welcome sight on an otherwise rather bleak corner of SoMa. The offbeat vibe is accented by lime green paint, hanging plants, chandeliers, draperies and a barren fireplace. The star dish here is the pho tai mem (affectionately referred to as 17b, after its designation on the menu), in which slices of tender filet mignon are submerged in a rich, spicy broth and topped with rice noodles, red onions and herbs.