text: Finally decided to try this place so I could compare it to Pho Saigon 8 down the street. \n\nPho Mai Lan is a nicer / cleaner restaurant with better service. Their menu is extensive. They were really good about splitting the bill and didn't rush us (but were prompt when we asked for it).  \n\nI had the bun cha gio thit nuong (cold vermicelli with grilled sliced pork and crispy egg rolls), which was good, but the vermicelli was a smidge overcooked for my taste. \n\nI also had the nem nuong cuon (roasted pork rolls / spring rolls), which were alright. The rice paper was fresh and not dry/thick, but the filling was mostly lettuce and not that interesting. The roasted pork was also not the same as the kind I'm used to finding in spring rolls, but it was tasty nonetheless. \n\nUnfortunately, since I've never had the bun at Pho Saigon 8 and I have yet to try the pho at Pho Mai Lan, my goal of trying to compare them was not met. whoops! I'll definitely be coming back to give the pho a try.