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Sao Mai

9.2 • Vietnamese restaurant
🤙 Casual
🍽️ Dinner Spots
🫖 Tea
Coffee
🎯 Authentic
🛋️ Cozy
😎 Chill
🥘 Food
🇻🇳 Vietnamese Food
🍜 Bun Bo Hue
🥟 Spring Rolls
🍜 Pho
🥪 Sandwich
🍲 Soup
🦞 Seafood
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Classic mom-and-pop style Vietnamese restaurant offers authentic pho with laidback atmosphere and simple interior. The space feels small and cozy, filled with lively, loud conversations. It stands out for traditional dishes and a welcoming vibe despite modest decor.
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Sao Mai
9.2
203 1st Ave, New York, New York, United States

Good to know

1

The prices are amazing at $20 for my entire meal.

2

Vegetarians will find this restaurant unsuitable due to the use of fish oil in almost all dishes.

3

It takes 20 minutes to prepare the Banh Xeo, so order as soon as you sit down.

People are saying

"I love the fresh, authentic Vietnamese dishes here."

"I can't wait to come back and recommend this place."

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