Suggestions for Vietnamese Restaurant near Lower East Side, New York

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

Ade L. • September 18, 2017I love Vietnamese food, I had lunch there with my colleagues and it was so delicious. I love the decor and atmosphere.

Sarah G. • April 29, 2022Short ribs, crispy fried rice and a soft shell crab Banh Mi were the table favorites! The sautéed greens with garlic, oxtail fried rice and garlic shrimp noodles were also great

Mike • July 23, 202210/10 I loved everything about this menu. Stir up the mam real good.

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.

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.

Brian S. • November 27, 2023Delicious beef pho broth.

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.

Serious Eats • April 23, 2013The archetypical bành mí baguette: ultra-crisp and crackly with a blistered surface and soft, tender crumb plus perfectly fresh fillings make this bahn mi our favorite in NYC.

Anna F. • December 19, 2012Meat lovers - please please please get the Cub Classic, and make it spicy. It's definitely not a traditional bahn mi but that's what makes it even better.

Tracey C. • April 13, 2014$5 Authentic bahn mi sandwiches. Easily only of the best and cheapest lunches in the area. Cash only but there's an ATM inside.

Adam G. • October 20, 2012This is the best Vietnamese food outside of Vietnam. I love this best. Get a large number 8 (pho with eye of round and brisket) and add a little plum sauce, siracha and mint leaves. Quality meal.

Paul T. • May 7, 2010#11 spicy, vegan lemongrass tofu, rocks. Simple, tasty, pretty light for a big banh mi.

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

Gianna N. • January 15, 2022Some of the most flavorful Vietnamese food I’ve ever had. The Seafood fried rice was unreal, as were the wings. Such complex flavors!

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.

Brent B. • May 22, 2021Best place ever! Ignore the other Vietnamese places on the block. Come here!!! So good.

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

Ernesto G. • November 30, 2019Their pho is something else. With four meats to choose from and a delicious broth, you are in for a treat. The classic banh mi was good but go for the soup instead.

F. B. • November 14, 2018Sietsema: 1 of 2 Teochew restaurants in C-town. Duck is braised and presented with a vinegary dipping sauce; Cambodian/Viet soups. Bean curd skin stuffed with shrimp & deep fried. Very comfortable.

Miguel B. • April 29, 2012Still my fave East Village bahn mi spot. Do not fear the sardine sandwich. It's great.

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

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

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.

John A. • October 14, 2015Tasty and fresh Vietnamese food. Vegetarian options.. Including vegetarian pho. Recommend crab cakes. Fun environment, be prepared to wait for a seat.