Sao Mai Vietnamese Cuisine
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Hours
Sun
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Mon
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
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CUISINES
Asian, Fusion, Vietnamese
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
features
Is this a Vietnamese restaurant?
Details
CUISINES
Asian, Fusion, Vietnamese
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.5
64 reviews
Excellent
27
Very good
30
Average
5
Poor
0
Terrible
2
Yolanda A
Sandy Hook8 contributions
Mar 2022 • family
Our son and his girlfriend are forever talking about this restaurant and my husband and I are very picky. We went last night and were blown away. We did not realize traditional Vietnamese food could be so flavorful and diverse. Tammy then came over to encourage us to put the fresh mint leaves in our lettuce wrapped rolls. Who knew how delicious that combination is? I never like summer rolls but I loved these. Pho heaven!! I ate various foods and was not disappointed. I can’t wait to take friends and our other son. Food, service and atmosphere are unforgettable. Loved Tammy.
Written March 19, 2022
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Imliooper
United Kingdom1731 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
This is my second review of this restaurant. On the last occasion, which was over a year ago, we had visited the restaurant in person.
For a change, this time we ordered a takeaway dinner. The order consisted of Bun Thit Nuong, Ga Mi Xao Dzon, Com Ga Sa Ot and Goi Cuon.
I am delighted to report that the taste and the quality of the takeaway meal was simply as good as the dining-in-restaurant experience.
A superb takeaway meal!
Written August 23, 2023
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DotCW
United Kingdom214 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Lovely fresh food. Warm welcome and attentive service. Pork spring rolls were very tasty, as was the pho and bun Sao mai. Good price. Money taken off if paying with cash.
Written October 7, 2023
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JRM10009
New York City12 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
Been going to this restaurant for the last 10 years. The food is a few of the excellent Vietnamese cuisine offered in Manhattan. Really great food and service. Ambience is what you would expect for 12th and 1st Avenue. Has gotten a little expensive after COVID, but still worth it!
Written June 22, 2024
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StephenCross
Dublin31618 contributions
Mar 2023 • family
Sao Mai is average. Service is good and prices are reasonable. However the food was relatively pedestrian. Noodles were cold.
Written March 19, 2023
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Imliooper
United Kingdom1731 contributions
Apr 2022 • family
It was busy on a Saturday evening. Most tables were taken which is an indicator of how popular the place was. So many people could not be wrong! Indeed, that was proved to us to be true, by the end of our meal!
Staff were welcoming. We are promptly shown a table and a high chair provided for our 1+ year old.
Service was excellent and the dishes came out of the kitchen in rapid succession. The crispy pancake rolled in fresh lettuce was an absolute delight.
There were printed notices on the door that they accept only cards or cash; specifically not Apple Pay. And there was a hand written sign above the cashier’s desk saying a 5% discount was available for cash payment.
We enjoyed the evening most thoroughly. Of course we are biased, being fans of Vietnamese cuisine. Yet the flavour and taste of the dishes we had that day was beyond compare, and far superior to any we’ve had even in Vietnam itself!
Written April 4, 2022
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LPHDK
Copenhagen1078 contributions
Nov 2019 • couples
We always enjoy a meal here when we visit NYC. This time we just stopped in for lunch and had the fresh summer rolls and the spring rolls. I had forgotten how much I enjoy those when wrapped in salad and dipped in the delicious sauce. The waiters were a little too busy talking amongst themselves, otherwise it would have been 5* again.
Written November 24, 2019
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Adrideo
New York City149 contributions
Sep 2019 • business
I really enjoyed the veggie pho I got from this place. The broth was tasty and the vegetables were great and generous.
Written September 4, 2019
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Yjyj2
New York City719 contributions
Oct 2018 • friends
We dropped by for Pho and summer rolls. Great priced menu, good food, good value for money overall. Would come back.
Written January 7, 2019
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fernando1008
New York City1610 contributions
Nov 2018 • none
The food here is pretty good , and reminded me when I was eating street food in Saigon Vietnam. I did their take on my favorite Vietnamese dish Bun Bo Hue. It’s a beef broth with noodle that will you leave taste buds craving for more. Good customer service , and good food with excellent music in the back round.
Written November 13, 2018
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pollyanywhere
New York City519 contributions
Aug 2018 • family
Such a gem #vietnamesefood in #eastvillage #eastvillagenyc 🥢 The food is #delicious with #reasonableprice 💓 We had such a good meal and plenty #leftovers for later 💓
Written August 15, 2018
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bluesky2468
1 contribution
Apr 2018 • solo
I came here because of the previous reviews, but nothing like that. Staff was extremely rude, food wasn't that good. Not recommend.
Written April 13, 2018
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jlicht39
Bronshoej24 contributions
Feb 2018 • none
This place is serving incredible authentic vietnamese food. The service is good and the restaurant is very nice and cozy. All in all a great place!
Written February 6, 2018
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ClintPage
New York City9966 contributions
Jan 2018 • friends
I’ve been here a few times and service is good and fast. The food is good quality. The prices can’t be beat. It’s also not usually super crowded.
Written January 22, 2018
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RoadGuy11
Cincinnati46 contributions
Dec 2017 • friends
Excellent menu with a variety of options (vegetarian and otherwise), really excellent food, nice friendly service, and a great value! I will be back and I wholeheartedly suggest Sao Mai for anyone looking for casual Vietnamese in NYC!
Written December 21, 2017
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