Sao Mai
203 1st Ave., New York
(212) 358-8880
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I regret not having captured an image of my meal. The Com Chien Sao Mai dish, which consisted of House Special fried rice with Ginger fried rice, shrimp, chicken, and spam accompanied by a pork chop, was exceptional. I intend to reorder this dish frequently due to its perfection. The culinary expertise displayed was evident, and the meal was prepared with evident care. I highly recommend this establishment, rating it a 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chá Gio Spring Rolls, Fried, Roll, House Special, Beef Brisket, Gỏi Cuốnisummer Rolls, Sandwiches, Seafood, Tamarind Soup, Shrimp Summer, Grilled Shrimp, Phời Traditional Noodle Soup, All Super, Caramelized Salmon in Clay Pot, Vietnamese Soup
Delicious food and incredibly fast service. It was somewhat busy when we visited on a Sunday evening but once our whole party was there we were seated immediately. After ordering it could not have been more than 10 minutes before all 3 of our meals were out. We all got the pho and thought it was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best pho in Manhattan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will come back for pho
Food: 5
Best Pho I’ve had in a long time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious Vietnamese restaurant. It's very low key (no frills), but it's a casual nice place to grab some very yummy food. I personally love the seafood Pho, but everything I've had here is very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious and authentic spot, very reasonably priced. Many gluten free options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noodle lumpy and overcooked, barely got any as well. I wish it could be better since the meat and broth were good but the noodles are an important aspect and it was simply not there. A bit disappointed since noodle had no texture and is inconsistent. Felt like I’m eating leftover over cooked pho. Really tried to like it tho since service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Love Sao Mai!! I’ve been coming for years and the food just feels like home. Super flavorful, always fresh and consistent. Also, the price can’t be beat. Definitely give them a try. A gem in the area!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Used to have Great pho / service... 8 years ago.... Recently came back... and its low mid now... Used to love this place... idk what happened here... but not going out my way to eat here again tbh..
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
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Great service but noodle portion is a bit small
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had the special bun cha, good portions and really tasty. Staff were all really friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
good but just small portions. looks like a big bowl but there’s little meat and noodles.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
i will mourn if this place ever closes. this is my favorite place to get bun bo hue in the city - it's only mildly spicy, but spicier than other vietnamese spots. saying i love the bun bo hue here would be a serious understatement. i've come back three times in the span of a month. please try their bun bo hue! i've tried most of their drink selection as well, and i really like their milk tea! it reminds me of hong kong style milk tea.
Food: 5
The Chan Chua soup was OFF THE CHARTS I just got back from Vietnam and the authenticity and delicacy of the soup made me so happy
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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