Sáo food&bar

One of my favorite places for Asian food in Budapest. The service, the atmosphere, and (of course) the food are magnificent. And I love the scent of incense in the indoor dining area. Having been to SE Asia many times, this place is the closest I can get to rekindling the memories I have from the streets of Saigon and Hanoi. Maybe just one suggestion, knowing that sugar is a staple in Vietnamese dishes, is that a bit less sugar would allow the flavors to fuse a bit better. But I am generally anti-sugar, so take this advice with a pinch of salt :) I will return for sure. Thank you for being such pros!

We had the pleasure of dining at Sáo Food & Bar and were absolutely delighted! We tried the shrimp pho – the broth was rich and flavorful, complemented perfectly by fresh herbs and perfectly cooked shrimp. We also had the pork and shrimp dumplings – tender wrappers with juicy, savory filling that melted in our mouths. The crispy spring rolls were packed with vegetables and mushrooms, and paired beautifully with the dipping sauce. Everything was accompanied by a light and fragrant jasmine green tea, which rounded out the meal perfectly. Friendly service, cozy atmosphere, and a true culinary journey through Asia. We’ll definitely be back!

An amazing restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere! The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. The staff was very kind, attentive, and professional – we truly felt welcome. I also really appreciated the cleanliness of the place and the pleasant background music. We’ll definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great dining experience!

Really really good Asian dishes, a good change from the local fare and Vietnamese pho. Authentic taste and comes in generous portions. The mi guo (rice cake) is something that is hard to find even back in restaurants in Asia. Nicely done! So is the pork belly with rice.

I have ordered there tofu in peanut sauce and noodles. The food came fast and was hot. The peanut sauce was very, very tasty! I couldnt finish because portion was so big :). Unfortunately noodles was not included in the wok dish price which was unexpected and made bill higher (as the included 13%service...). I Think you can find cheaper and equally good asian food in Budapest.

A true delight for lovers of Asian cuisine! We were thoroughly impressed by the exquisite food, the warm and attentive service, and the beautifully curated atmosphere. Our heartfelt thanks to the entire team — we will most certainly return.

I was curious why this bar is ranked 1st on tripadvisor for Pho. I wanted to visit them long ago and finally managed to and it did worth it. I only had a pho soup that was incredibly tasty. Only bad thing that they do not serve small portion of pho anymore so prepare your empty stomach accordingly. I missed real chili at first, but then i got some vinegar pepper garlic stuff that kicked, gives a really good extra taste to the soup. Atmosphere is really good, the staff is kind and helpful.

If I could leave a worse review, I would. The food was tasteless—the noodles were greasy, and the beef was impossible to chew. When we mentioned it to the host, she dismissed our concerns and accused us of not liking Asian food. On top of that, it was uncomfortably cold inside, and they even charged us 750 for water. Absolute scam. Avoid this place.