love Maiku so much! My family and I have been going to Maiku for years and years! The owners and chef are like family to us! The pho, summer rolls, spring rolls, bahn-mi plus so much more are by far the most delicious and authentic Vietnamese food in Pittsburgh! The only thing that is negative is that they're not close to where I live! I would go everyday to get my favorite dishes! Great service and amazing home cooked meals! read more

Maiku Vietnamese Phở in the Strip is tiny and unassuming but looks can be deceiving! I counted 18 seats in the whole places and they did brisk business the whole time I was there. I had to order all of my favorite Vietnamese classics. The gỏi cuốn aka spring rolls were so fresh and the chả giò was perfectly crispy. I loved the deluxe bánh mì which is basically a bánh mì đặc biệt - it was packed to the brim with ingredients and the bread tasted fresh. I couldn't decide between the classic phở dặc biệt or the spicy bún bò huế so I picked both which was the correct decision. This was my first time here but it won't be my last! read more

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This is a great authentic spot for Vietnamese food in the city! They do banh mis, noodle soups and rice dishes here. Service is nice and super fast. Ambiance was good too, they were packed on a Wednesday night. I liked the banh mi, it had good bread and they have the traditional ones with pate and head cheese too. I liked the pho a lot, there was a lot of noodle and the broth was delicious. I couldn't quite try the bun Bo hue because of my shrimp allergy but friends liked it and definitely brought the heat. Good portions and great for a group. Def worth trying!! read more

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Delicious little spot with some of the best Pho and Bahn Mi! The grilled pork is perfect, with crisp bread and vegetables, at a very reasonable $10, this is my new go-to for Vietnamese food! read more

Maiku Vietnamese Pho - Grilled pork Bahn mi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a small place that serves up some fantastic pho. There's 5 or 6 tables in the establishment so you might have to wait a bit if you go during a busy time. I got pho dac biet. The broth had some complexity to it and was the perfect amount of salty. The meat was all very tender - no stringy or tough bits which I really enjoyed My friend's banh mi to go looked and smelled delicious too. read more

Maiku Vietnamese Pho - Pho dac biet - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

If you want to look at the inflation closely, look at the old menu that's posted on yelp for this restaurant and look at the picture of the menu that I'm posting - the price essentially doubled. By the looks of it it's a husband and wife team running and managing this restaurant. Both seem to be very involved and super sweet. I live in California where Vietnamese restaurants are on every other corner and to my surprise this tiny hole in the wall Mom and Pop place was more expensive than most of the Vietnamese restaurants in one of the most expensive states in US. My Pho #5 was $18 and this particular soup is $15.99 at most on the West Coast. Of course they can charge anything they want, but I know that rent prices are more insane in downtown Los Angeles than they are in downtown Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, the amount of meat was not impressive and for $15.99 in Los Angeles or San Jose you get much more meat in this particular soup than I got here for 18 bucks. I asked for my rare steak to be on the side. They said "no". The only reason why someone would say no to this is if their meat is not visually appealing or not as fresh. I asked for Nuc Beo, which is skipped Fat with green onion and that also gave them a pause. The flavor of the soup was heavy on the spices, but I don't think they're boiling their beef bone as long as they could, as the broth was not as fragrant from the beef. Nevertheless, I had a really great experience and they were very polite and I still ate the soup so giving them less than three stars would not be fair. I ordered a Bahn Mi sandwich to go. Here it's called a hoagie. So they're definitely serving white people in this neighborhood. It was very dry, not visual, appealing, and I was disappointed in flavor. The prices are a disappointment. read more

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It feels like you're sitting down for a family meal. Quiet and welcoming atmosphere. The most kind people. Pho is delicious. read more

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I'm a big Pho guy, visiting Pittsburgh from Los Angeles, and I found Maiku and wow was it good! The noodles and broth tasted great, the service from the young man and young lady was professional and fast , good job guys, this pho location is small but worth the wait . read more

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Best pho in the area. Very unassuming, tiny shop in the heart of the strip district. There's probably 15 seats max in this shop. Quick, fast service and the Pho Dac Biet was delicious, I wish there was a bit more toppings but highly recommend! Apps were fresh and great too! read more

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The pho was amazing Will definitely be back. This is a gem in Pittsburgh. Thank you for the free chocolate read more

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Very authentic and delicious Pho. It's a small dining room, but the staff are friendly and make everyone gets seated quickly. The add-ons come on a small plate, and that's what I like to see: sprouts, Thai basil, cilantro and lime. Portions are generous. I didn't try the Banh Mi, but I hear it's excellent. read more

Super friendly owners and really clean tasting broth. Everything was fresh and I loved it

Great taste and portion. Very friendly and nice owners. I always get to go but still hot and fresh. Probably the best pho place in town.

The best pho I've ever had in Pittsburgh! Not a big restaurant but the staff is very friendly! The grilled pork banh mi was also 10/10! read more

Maiku Vietnamese Pho - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is the 2nd time we've been here. My daughter LOVES Pho and she says this is the best she's had!! I love all the fresh ingredients they give you. It's always nice and hot. Quick and very friendly service! You can tell the owners care a lot about their food and their customers! Quaint little spot that is a special little secret! LOVE LOVE!! read more

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I had an extremely unpleasant experience here today. My dining companion and I waited a long time for our food, only to notice that customers who were seated after us had already received the same dishes we ordered. I calmly and politely asked a staff member about our order. Instead of a simple explanation, the staff member responded with a dismissive and condescending attitude, as if we were causing a scene. Shortly after, both the staff and the owner told us to leave the restaurant. No customer deserves to be treated this way for asking a simple, reasonable question. Be cautious if you plan to visit. read more

Ate here today with my parents and sister to try this place out for dinner. We had gotten different kinds of pho soup to eat and enjoy ourselves individually. It was absolutely delicious and yummy that the pho soup was rich and not too salty at all. We couldn't agree more. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time when I visit Pittsburgh. read more

Maiku Vietnamese Pho - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We picked up takeout on a Sunday afternoon and tag teamed it because parking is pretty slim pickings near the restaurant. I ran in and my better half circled the block. We tried the Banh Mi Pork hoagie which was a little too heavy on the bread and not stuffed enough. The flavor was good but the ratio was off. Their Com Ga Nuong (grilled chicken over rice) with a cuke salad and delicious fish sauce was really terrific and healthy. We also tried their Chicken and Beef Pho dishes which came nicely packaged for take-out so everything didn't get soggy. The broth had nice star anise flavoring and the jalapenos and bean sprouts were fresh. The Goi Cuon shrimp spring roll was very tasty too. We enjoyed our meal from this place and would try it again. read more

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Excellent chicken pho! Love the way they package their take out (ingredients separated).

The staff is always friendly and the pho is as least fresh and great tasting. The pho tai is my favorite soup paired with an iced coffee & condensed milk mix. Friend spring rolls are the best! Plz gift it a try! read more

Actually perfect pho. I tried the bun bo hue which is a spicy beef pho with round noodles. It was... ACTUALLY PERFECT. Every element was spot on. Optimal spice and salt levels, impeccable broth flavor, good amounts of beef, and plenty of garnish. I went to Bae Bae's cafe earlier today and got a bahn mi and it was... hideous. Soft bread, almost no meat, and doused in way too much spicy mayo. I didn't get a bahn mi here at Maiku but I can already tell based on the quality of the pho that it would absolutely destroy Bae Bae's. Oh and the bahn mi at Maiku is $4 cheaper. The staff was personable and friendly. The environment is very casual which is how you know the food is legit. The food came out in less than 15 minutes. Overall this is easily the best food we've had in Pittsburgh so far. read more

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Loved the noodle soups - we don't eat beef so asked for the seafood soup in a veggie broth. The broth was very flavorful, sufficient seafood and veggies (spring onion, etc). The wife is hooked and I'm guessing this is going to be a staple for future visits to the neighborhood. read more

So good I got the bun Bo hue and it was phenomenal. The owners are so cute and sweet and I will come back again soon.

We visited for my daughter's 21st birthday. She had recommended this place since her Vietnamese friend said it was her favorite and closest to home cooking. It's small and simple but the outstanding food in the most friendly service made all the difference. We tried the beef meatballs, spring rolls Had the beef pho and several other dishes everything was very, very delicious. We will definitely be back. Probably most convenient for takeout, but if there's just a couple of you, you can eat there and the service is wonderful thank you to the owners for their kindness and their attention to detail in their amazing food. read more

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First off, if I could, I would give this 4.5 stars as it truly was nearly perfect in every way and a 4 just doesn't feel right...oh well... I called in an order this evening for a Goi Cuon (shrimp/pork spring roll), a Pho Tai (round eye steak pho) and the Grilled Pork Bahn Mi sandwich to share with my wife. It was borderline too much food, but we had had a light lunch and were exceptionally hungry. Even at 6pm on a Saturday night the wait was very reasonable and I was told my food would be ready 15-20 minutes later. I showed up at the appointed time and my meal was hot and ready for the short drive home. At $22 dollars before tax and tip I feel this is a phenomenal price and money well spent. Because it was take out, my meal was in several different containers and I combined the pho components in my own bowl once I got home. I share this as an FYI because that would not be an easy meal to attempt to eat in a car or elsewhere. The spring roll was generous and came with two pieces and ample dipping sauce with peanuts. The ingredients were fresh and the lettuce wasn't wilted. The bahn mi was incredible! The pork was well cooked and nicely marinated, the French bread wasn't soggy, and the toppings were plentiful. I especially like the light pickled flavor of the carrots and cucumber. The pho was large and warm with lots of Thai basil and sprouts and hot pepper slices. Not a ton of meat, but enough to get a little bit in just about every bite. There was also cilantro which was a first for me, but a nice addition. Herein is the only reason I'm given this a less-than-perfect review: the broth just wasn't flavorful... I know pho broth is often kind of muted, but none of the delicate flavors came through for me at all which was disappointing. Ultimately because the service was so speedy, the service so friendly, the food so tasty, and the price so inexpensive, I think I've found my new go-to spot. Hopefully I will be back soon to try the pho again to see if the broth is better the second time around. Fingers crossed. read more

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New fave pho spot!! Went today, and it's the best pho we've had in Pgh. It's super small, a hole-in-the-wall sized place with just 6 tables, and it's SO good. Their pho broth is delicious. They serve it with white onion/scallion in the bowl but *cilantro* on the side which is amazing for people like me who hate cilantro - no chance of even a fleck in my bowl. They also keep crispy chili oil on the table to add and it was amazing! Also had a honeydew milk tea and hubs had Thai tea, both yum! The chef (and I think owner?) also came out a couple times to check on people and was super friendly and funny. This place is legit. Pricing is city pricing... but it's worth it! read more

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AMAZING place for authentic Vietnamese food!!! The restaurant is located in the Strip District on the street with all the shops and restaurants, which is very convenient. I went here with some friends and the restaurant was pretty full when we got there, popular place! The service was fast and accommodating to my friends' dietary needs. I love this place and will definitely be coming back next time I'm in Pittsburgh. read more

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Little Vietnamese place on the strip! Pretty good food, everything was fast and tasted fresh, the tofu marinade was nice and I liked their chili oil. A very simple interior but the lady working was really nice! Definitely good for a quick but filling lunch, especially if you work in the area! My only little thing is I wish there was more than just lettuce/noodle/protein in the summer rolls, I prefer when people put other fresh vegetables like carrot & cucumber as well. read more

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I stopped by Maliki Sushi and Pho today for lunch. Unfortunately they still are not offering sushi. This is definitely a typical, no-frills Vietnamese restaurant. I felt like i was in Amsterdam when visiting the bathroom downstairs. We ordered a few apps such as spring rolls, shrimp, and the pork meat balls. All of them were decent. For my main dish I had the seafood noodle soup. It was pretty good. I've had better and I've had worse. It was a good overall lunch. read more

Maiku Vietnamese Pho - Seafood noodle soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The best pho I've ever had! The ingredients were top-notch. This restaurant is my first stop in Pittsburgh, whenever I visit the town.

soooo delicious. i ordered the pho tai-nam and the grilled pork banh mi, i loved them both so much. it's a little far from where i live but i think it's worth it. the place is small and prices are good for the amount you get. perfect place for an introvert. the guy working the front was fast and attentive will definitely come back :) read more

Maiku Vietnamese Pho - pho tai-nam and grilled pork banh mi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is a great Asian food gem in the Strip District! Came here while on a weekend trip to Pittsburgh and stumbled upon this hole in the wall sort of place. There were a ton of people ordering take out, no more than tables available for dine in. We knew it had to be good and we were not disappointed. We ordered summer rolls which I have to say was delicious, and that's coming from a person who doesn't like summer rolls, They tasted super soft and fresh. The shrimp was really big and perfectly cooked as well. I was pleasantly surprised as to how good they were. The NO.5 beef combo pho was AMAZING. The broth was so flavorful and clean. It's not full of the MSG taste. It was the real deal broth. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and they gave you a good amount of beef. The quality was amazing. We also shared a Hoagie Banh Mi sandwich, also very solid choice. The bun was so crispy and the ingredients inside were so clean and fresh. No greasy feeling taste either! Staff members wore masks at all times. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a nice bowl of hot pho on a cold day! read more

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This is my go to spot for Vietnamese food in Pittsburgh. They are always very friendly and always are helpful with finding vegan options. I like getting the vegetable pho with vegetable broth and the tofu banh mi with no mayo. Both are great and remind me of my old favorite Vietnamese restaurants from when I lived in NYC and Chicago! read more

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** Best pho in Pittsburgh that Ive ever had! Tasty pho dishes as well as other selections of Vietnamese Sandwiches (Banh Mi), sushi, and more. Not feeling the long lines at Gaucho? Come check out Maiku and you won't be disappointed! I've came here two times with my girlfriend, and both times have hit the spot. We ordered the Deluxe Hoagie to share, and our own bowls of brisket and steak pho (#8). Pho - Definitely try the broth before adding in any srirracha or sauce - it tastes very flavorful and authentic. The meat in it also tasted really good in my opinion, pretty tender and flavorful. Throw in the basil and bean sprouts and you're in business. Banh Mi - Pretty solid overall, tastes as you would expect for a banh mi. The jalapeños aren't too overwhelmingly spicy. The size is decent as well, but can also be good to share if you are hungry as I did. You can pick based on which protein you want, but the deluxe has a combination of more thinly sliced sandwich meats that could be a good starter if you don't know what to pick. One thing I do have to say was that my girlfriend and I passed out super hard after the meal, must have been the food coma but I'd say it was well worth. A lot of times I don't leave Pho resturants feeling very satisfied, but this time we were both extremely full leaving the restaurant since the food was so good. read more

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This place was a pleasant surprise! From the name, you would think that they only have Sushi but to my surprise, they also offer Pho, Vietnamese style rice dishes and appetizers as well! I walked and heard classic Vietnamese music playing in the background and thought to myself it is a good sign. I went on to order a pork chop over rice plate and nem nuong (sliced pork roll appetizer) to go. The pork chop is marinated in traditional Viet style with the right amount of flavor. A good tip here is to get the pork chop and rice only and not the pork chop and egg as you get more meat and better value. I believe this is probably one of the first times I actually enjoyed Vietnamese food in PgH. I will be trying their Pho soup next. Oh wait, there's more: springs, vermicelli bowls, and more! I recommend! read more

Doesn't look like much from the outside but I was craving boba tea so I decided to give it a try. We were immediately greeted and serviced. Guy at the front counter was friendly and was able to answer any questions we had. The prices were fair for pho and boba. The tea was made with non dairy milk the taste was okay but had a unpleasant after taste. read more

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Great mom and pop no-frills type place. The female server who I did not catch her name was very friendly and attentive. The food speaks for itself. It was delicious. Unfortunately I was really hungry so half of the sandwich is gone. However the sweet, slightly smoky, grilled pork was very good. Bread was the perfect bahn mi type of bread. Not a true French baguette closer to the type for a sub/hoagie/cheesesteak. The pho was also delicious drank the whole soup. Was perfect on the cold day we went. Portions are great. The Thai tea was okay nothing to brag about but it's not the type of thing this restaurant specializes in. read more

Maiku Vietnamese Pho - Grilled Pork Banh Mi and Pho Tai Nam. Thai tea - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My girlfriend and I dined-in today. Pho Dac Biet ($12.50) was pretty tasty. I would rate it 4.5/5 because I wish there was more meat in there. My girlfriend ordered the seafood noodle soup ($12.75) and that tasted pretty good too, the broth tasted like lettuce. Nice clean and clear taste to it. Owner was very friendly and attentive. Would definitely come back to satisfy a pho craving. read more

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Absolutely loved my grilled pork Bahn Mi. The bread, pork, veggies and glaze that came with it worked so nicely together and I looked forward to every bite except the last. I will be back to enjoy the pho. read more

Have you ever been so hungry and you don't know what you want to eat but you whatever it is you want it NOW? And then when you finally just pick a place and eat the delicious food and you finally gain control of your senses you realize it's exactly what you wanted? That is exactly what happened when we went here. My trusty sidekick and I were grocery shopping in the strip and were suddenly overcome with hunger so much so that we couldn't focus on what we were there for. Luckily, this place was close to where we were and we decided to eat here before we killed each other. It's a teeny little place but they have quite a variety of food on the menu for a place this size. We decided to get a couple of sushi rolls and share a bowl of pho. Thank god we split the pho - it was 'pho-king' huge (yuk yuk yuk- thank you - I'll be here all night) and so flavorful. We had the Pho dac biet- (the one chock full of beef) and totally loved it! The 2 sushi rolls we got (shrimp tempura and spicy tuna) were the perfect choices. We both especially loved the spicy tuna - the tuna was served at the perfect temp and it was a perfect cut of fish - so good!! The ladies that worked there were super nice. Don't let the small size of the place and no frills interior deter you - the food will wow your taste buds. Will definitely be back! read more

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