🕐 Hours
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
About this spot
Sao Mai is one of the standout spots in East Village, New York. It's the kind of place locals argue about on Reddit and food bloggers can't stop posting about.
💡 Tips before you go
- Tip 20% — it's expected and servers depend on it
- Book ahead for dinner on weekends, especially popular spots
- Portions are large — sharing is common and welcome
Menu33 items
soup
Vietnamese tamarind soup
Canh Chua Vietnamese tamarind soup
$16
Appetizers
Beef Watercress Salad
Gỏi Bò Beef Watercress Salad
$16
Crispy Calamari
Mực Chiên Dòn Crispy Calamari
$19
Crispy Shrimp
Tôm Rang Muối Crispy Shrimp
$22
Crispy Vietnamese Crepe
Bánh Xèo Crispy Vietnamese Crepe
$19
Crispy Vietnamese Pork Spring Rolls
Chả Giò Crispy Vietnamese Pork Spring Rolls
$9
Crispy Vietnamese Veggie Spring Rolls
Chả Giò Chay Crispy Vietnamese Veggie Spring Rolls
$9
Fresh Vietnamese Pork Summer Rolls
Nem Nướng Cuốn Fresh Vietnamese Pork Summer Rolls
$9
Fresh Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls
Gỏi Cuốn Fresh Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls
$9
Fresh Vietnamese Tofu Summer Rolls
Gỏi Cuốn Chay Fresh Vietnamese Tofu Summer Rolls
$9
Vietnamese Fish Sauce Glazed Chicken Wings
Cánh Gà Chiên Nước Mắm Vietnamese Fish Sauce Glazed Chicken Wings
$17
Vietnamese Papaya Salad with Poached Shrimp
Gỏi Đu Đủ Vietnamese Papaya Salad with Poached Shrimp
$15
Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls
Bánh Cuốn Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls
$11
Mains
Beef Ball Pho
Phở Bò Viên Beef Ball Pho
$16
Beef Brisket Pho
Phở Chín Nạm Beef Brisket Pho
$16
Beef Eye Round Pho
Phở Tái Beef Eye Round Pho
$16
Beef with Bell Peppers and Onions
Cơm Bò Lúc Lắc Beef cubes, bell peppers, & onions sautéed
$17
Chicken Pho
Phở Gà Chicken Pho
$16
Chicken with Lemongrass Sauce
Cơm Gà Sả Ớt Chicken, bell peppers, & onions stir-fried
$15
Grilled Chicken
Cơm Gà Nướng Grilled Chicken
$15
Grilled Chicken
Bún Gà Nướng Grilled Chicken
$15
Grilled Pork Chops
Cơm Sườn Nướng Grilled Pork Chops
$15
Grilled Shrimp
Bún Tôm Nướng Grilled Shrimp
$15
Grilled Sliced Pork
Bún Thịt Nướng Grilled Sliced Pork
$15
House Special Bun
Bún Sao Mai House Special Bun
$18
House Special Pho
Phở Sao Mai House Special Pho
$18
Jumbo Shrimp Stir-fry
Cơm Tôm Ram Jumbo shrimp, bell peppers, onions stir-fried
$17
Mixed Vegetables & Tofu
Cơm Xào Chay Mixed Vegetables & Tofu sautéed
$15
Seafood Pho
Phở Đỏ Biển Seafood Pho
$18
Spicy Lemongrass Beef Noodle Soup
Bún Bò Huế A spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup
$20
Tofu & mixed vegetables stir-fried
Bún Xào Chay Tofu & mixed vegetables stir-fried
$15
Vegetarian Pho
Phở Đỏ Chay Vegetarian Pho
$16
Vietnamese Pork Spring Rolls
Bún Chả Giò Vietnamese Pork Spring Rolls
$15