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This is such a great lunch spot if you work in the Financial District. definitely gets pretty busy during lunch hours though so would recommend you get there during off hours if possible! I got the bun thit nuong and it came in a huge bowl w rice noodles and plenty of lemongrass pork. The pork had lots of flavor and wasn't too chewy -- the peanuts on top added really nice garnish and crunch. service was very fast, the food arrived within 5 minutes. The banh mi's are enormous and stuffed to the brim, so hoping to get that next time.

Really good prices for the amount of food you get too!

Such fire food. Super busy during lunch time during the work week but totally worth the long line. They give a lot of protein and if you sit down, they'll serve you even if they're just supposed to be a takeout place!

(Not to be confused with their sit down restaurant Mau.)

Price ranges from $16-20 easily -- but totally worth it!

Solid lunch spot. The service is quick, and my takeout was ready 15 minutes after I ordered it online at noon on a weekday. There are about 5 tables inside for eating in.

I recommend ordering on the phone or in person. I think they didn't notice the instructions in my online order about my allergy, but when I brought it up in the restaurant, they were very quick to remedy the issue and prepare a new entree (sans allergen) for me.

I had the bun thit nuong (grilled pork with vermicelli noodles). The meat marinade was very tasty and true to the dish. The noodles were cooked well. I wish there had been more noodles (relative to the amount of veggies), but this wasn't a dealbreaker.

The portion size for the price ($15.50, incl. tax) was typical of a downtown lunch spot. I wasn't stuffed afterward, but I felt moderately full. See my photos for the size of the takeout box relative to an iphone. Next time, I might order an egg roll or an appetizer in addition to an entree.

Biggest Banh Mi I've ever had! I had the 5-spice chicken and it was super good. I wish they would have cut the chicken a bit thinner to make it less messy and easier to eat. The meat was flavorful and juicy.

It was on the pricey side but that's what's expected in downtown SF.

Easy walk from my office and there's tables inside.

I'd definitely come back.

Yum! Delicious quick lunch option.
Placed my order at the counter and got my box lunch in a few minutes. The restaurant has a few tables that probably seats 20 ppl. Nice place to sit for a quick lunch.

Perfect quick lunch spot in edge of FiDi, this will be my new go-to spot for lunch! Unfortunately they don't have any soup noodle dishes, but I loved their noodle bowl!

I got Bun Thit Nuong (grilled lemongrass pork) with vermicelli noodles, and was surprised to see how much meat they put in. For $17 (including tip) their portion is so good, especially in SF. The pork was juicy and a little charred, which I liked. Quick service and very welcoming, I'll have to come again to try their other dishes.

The tastiest foods are the messiest right?

MAU's banh mis are solid, and if you're working in FiDi this makes the PERFECT lunch. The only reason why this place is not a 5 star is cause the prices are INSANE. $14 on a banh mi, that's legitimately unheard of, especially for the authentic ones they're damn near always only half the price. Anything over $7-$8 (pushing it) usually just screams GENTRIFIED. Although this spot is $14 for a banh mi, I forgive them because gawd da*n those bad bois are delicious. Lemongrass pork is juicy and filled with flavor. The house spread is smothered all across the bread that is just the perfect baguette for banh mis truly. Their bread is definitely fresh as the outside is nice and crispy, but the inside is so soft.

Just be prepared to ask for napkins. They only give you one, but you'll need more than that because the juice and sauces leak, and they really pack the sandwiches so everything is just constantly overflowing out after each bite. This spot HITS.

Great low key lunch spot. Tends to get busy around noon so either come early or be prepared to wait. There is indoor seating but it's limited.

Their menu is basic but has all the goodies you want to be eating. From the Yelp photos before I think they used to serve noodle soups but now it's mainly banh mis, vermicelli bowls, and rice plates and no more noodle soups.

I ordered the bun thit nuong with an added cha gio. Great serving size and very fresh. The noodles were springy and the veggies were plenty. The grilled pork was a little dry but the flavors were fantastic. Taste like something home made in my aunts kitchen. The cha gio is actually made from rice paper instead of egg roll paper and the filling was delicious.

Pricing is more expensive than a traditional Vietnamese place but on par with the rest of the restaurants in downtown. I'd come back in a heartbeat. Support your local business and give this place a try!

A new lunch option in the neighborhood!

Was walking out of the the office for lunch today and needed to try something new. A couple of the guys (my colleagues) taking a cigarette break out there and suggested I try Mau. They are a Vietnamese restaurant and, to be honest, I am not sure how long they've been in this location, but after trying them for the first time, I am glad they are here!

I walked in and asked the gentleman behind the counter what he would recommend to a first-timer! After telling him that I was leaning towards a lunch plate (vs. sandwich or noodle bowl), he recommended the Grilled Lemongrass Pork or Chicken, so pork it was!

The thinly cut pork shoulder is spiced and grilled just right. The rice was perfectly cooked and the pickled daikon, carrots and cauliflower added that extra flavor to the whole thing!

I think they just got them a new "regular"! I will be going back!

Banh mi!! Exactly the fix I was looking for! Got the lemongrass pork Bahn mi and it was perfect. You can really taste the lemon grass and it's nice and Smokey. I came here back to back. A lot of people come in and out for pickup. Service is pretty fast during lunch rush.

If you tend to burp. You'll def taste this one, in a similar way after shrimp boil. Carry some mints!