Suggestions for Vietnamese Restaurant near Alphabet City, New York

Polina W. • March 12, 2022Lovely low-key spot! It's a modern take on Vietnamese food. The Pho Grilled cheese sandwich with the Pho shot is a must. Also great papaya salad. The cocktails were superb and service was great.

Sharon T. • June 18, 2014love this place! best banhmi I've had in the city so far. This place DOES open a little late. Was here at 12 and had to wait for 15 min.

Alex • May 20, 2017as a vietnamese person constantly searching for good vietnamese food in the city, this place is worth it despite constant long waits. pho bac and bun cha are my top picks here.

Saarim Z. • August 13, 2015Grab the extra spicy banh mi and the heat will feel good

Jani • December 11, 2017The best Vietnamese cuisine I have ever had. All the dishes in the menu are prepared with a great taste and are all very eye pleasing too! Amazing very welcoming stuff.

James L. • May 23, 2021The Bon Bo Hue is a perfect blend of beef and pork with a spice that tickles the throat.

Louis D. • February 3, 2018Really nice Vietnamese restaurant, the autumn rolls are super good, the madame pho is also really good, the caramelized spare ribs aren’t easy to eat though.

Village Voice • May 31, 2012Robert Sietsema is convinced that Sao Mai may be the best Vietnamese restaurant New Yorkers have. Keep an eye out for the goi bo, banh cuon, and for all you naysayers, give the pho a shot.

Alexandra • September 1, 2010Unreal sandwiches for like 5 bones. Fresh lemonade is delish.

Ni L. • October 15, 2021Crab &tomato noodle soup is delicious! And Grilled Maitake as well!!

Mary L. • July 27, 2019Vietnamese coffee with egg cream is worth it!!!

Hee Jung R. • June 15, 2016Best French Vietnamese food. I really enjoyed spicy shrimp, stuffed shrimp, and sole fish wrapped in banana leaf.

Jo • July 1, 2022Their house specialities are really good

Nate B. • November 3, 2015Really delicious and authentic Vietnamese food. Get anything with prawns

s@m • May 22, 2021Delicious and modernized Vietnamese food! Highly recommended!

Jon C. • August 6, 2011Awesome sandwiches. Come here for spicy number 1

Suzy T. • May 6, 2022Lamb belly wraps don’t miss! Modern twist on Vietnamese food. Loved it.

John A. • July 30, 2015Clean fast Vietnamese food. Carnivores: try the Bun Bo Hue, one of better in Chinatown. Vegetarians: try the Rau Maoung. Yes it grows in swamps, but stir fried with garlic its tasty!

Edward D. • September 6, 2010Love the ice coffees and the summer rolls though this is generally one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in town with great value for the money.

pipitu • September 2Eggplants, chicken cartilages and tofu are really good. Small no-nonsense family run biz.

Seb • June 4, 2015Best Sandwich ever! I tried nbr. 1 bbq spicy pork.

Gokul • April 18, 2015Delicious Vietnamese food, fresh cocktails and a chilled out rooftop.

N C. • June 25, 2022Authentic & delicious! The vermicelli dishes are perfect for a hot summer day.

Jennifer Y. • December 30, 2020A newcomer who opened during the pandemic but starting to become a staple. Had the #5 (pork) banh mi and did not disappoint

Brian G. • July 4, 2017The Chipotle fast casual concept applied to Vietnamese food. Good bahn mi sandwiches!! Nice interior design too.

stephiedoo • January 4, 2010The satay flat noodles and their country style duck is delicious!

Lazar Ž. • September 10, 2021Best Vietnamese restaurant outside of Vietnam.