Delicious, massive pork chop and shrimp vermicelli! Loved the boba tea. Definitely coming back for another lunch after visiting the audobon nature center nearby read more

The eternal debate that has been a part of the NOLA Viet scene has been Ba Mien vs Dong Phuong and I think if there was a choice, it's pretty clear. Ba Mien is still highly regarded in some circles with its vast menu, catering options, and long standing reputation. Until something drastic changes, I think it might be safe to assume their heydey has passed. Located on the east end of the city, the restaurant is situated right along the water and gives off a classic old school Viet joint kind of vibe. It's always been one of those "it's bigger than it looks" kind of establishments; with plenty of group friendly seating and just enough ambience to keep folks interested. The service has always been pretty on top of things and I think the star ratings may skew a bit higher toward that aspect. Food wise, it's been somewhat of a slow downward cluster. At least a decade ago and some change it was assumed this would be the new DP for their big portions and specialties that were well noted in the community. The noodle soups (notably pho, bun bo hue, and bun rieu) have been pretty mediocre as of late and I haven't been too high on their com combinations either. Many folks would say the item to get always is their banh cuon, but even that has fallen somewhat by the wayside. i think one are they're still doing a semi-decent job is in the catering. A wedding I went to earlier this year had a number of hot foods that I thought were solid, enough to make me re-think my assessment on the place. I also realize that banquet food is not a realistic gauge for most folks but if they're still capable to make these types of dishes, then I'd emphasize to consider that over their usual dining choices. While I wouldn't consider them out for the count, I do think there are some improvements that can be made. I believe it's doable; if any community has shown some real resilience, it'd be the NOLA Viet community. read more

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To Uber all the way from garden district so that we can try their Bánh cuốn & of course they said they were out at 11:45 am. The foods was just ok not worth the drive at all. My husband ordered the che & he said it's the worst che he ever had. For the two of us we spent $81 including tips. We order 3 dishes & one che. Also it's located in a not so nice area way from everything. The service was nice & the place is just ok a little bit old looking & outdated. The foods look better in pictures than the taste unfortunately. read more

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Their banh cuon thit nuong (steamed rice rolls with grilled pork) is my favorite and the only item that I normally order from here. BUT the person who makes it does not work everyday so you have to ask if they are making it before you make the trip. read more

Ba Mien Restaurant - Banh cuon thit nuong (steamed rice rolls with grilled pork) - Vietnamese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was a quick bite for us at the New Orleans Jazz Fest 2018. So glad I tried this Vietnamese foodie vendor. The food was delicious and fresh. The staff working were very nice. Kinda pricey due to the event, but Yes I would try them at the restaurant location. The peanut sauce was so good!!! Try them... read more

Ba Mien Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place was highly recommend on Yelp and multiple food blog sites about New Orleans' Vietnamese scene. I've heard multiple things about the fusion of Vietnamese and Cajun food. Unfortunately I haven't yet had the fusion in re: to a crawfish boil but I had to see for myself the quality of the Viet food for myself a Viet person. What caught my eye about the restaurant menus isn't the staples or the one that draw your attention to regional authentic dishes, like Bun Bo Hue or Bun Rieu, which you don't see on a ton of menus, as the ingredients are pricier and the demand and familiarity of these dishes to non-Viets is low. But Ba Mien has a Bun Oc on their menu, mind you its Bun Rieu Oc but I had only had it in one restaurant in my life growing up and even that restaurant is gone in Toronto. My wife has really grown to love the Bun Rieu so that what she got, and of course I get the Bun Rieu Oc. The broth is swimming with the sweet and delicious crab meat. The sea snails are also a good size and have the bite and almost crunch that is typical with large sea snail likes seafoods. I also acknowledge some of the criticisms of this restaurant. The broth does have a sweetness to it. I'm curious if its not a by product of the seafood there but it didn't impact how I enjoyed my bowl of noodles. Btw this place is SO VIET it had Paris By Night playing on the TVs. read more

Ba Mien Restaurant - Bun Rieu Oc - Vietnamese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Solid Vietnamese food in a large casual setting w a lot of options that aren't available @ other Vietnamese restaurants in the city. In addition, the service is good as the food arrives relatively quickly and the prices are reasonable. I spent slightly over $20 w/ 2 entrees. read more

I stopped by to grab some lunch for to-go. Yelpers recommend the Banh Cuon Thit Nuong(Steamed Roll with Grilled Pork) It's really good except for the sauce it came with, luckily I'm your typical Asian who has fish sauce on hand at all times so I made myself a different sauce to dip it with. Because I like to try different Pho and Bun Bo Hue at different restaurant to compare, I got one of eat also. I got the Combination Beef Noodle Pho (Eye Round Steak well-done Flank, Fat Brisket, Soft Tendon, Book Tripe, Skirt Flank and Meat Ball). The broth was ok but blend and a little too sweet for me. The Bun Bo Hue (Hue Style Vermicelli - Hot & Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) was a disappointment. There were no taste of lemongrass or spiciness. The broth was also sweet. The combination fried rice was blend also. read more

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12:34PM Ordered 4 to go orders. 1:02PM I walk up to the counter to ask when the order will be ready. She tells me the rice is still cooking and asks if I have rice at home bc it will be another 20 minutes. What the hell. 1:07PM Are you in a rush?" Like. Yes. That's why I ordered to go instead of eating here. And then I had to watch as people who came to the restaurant after me get and eat all of their food while I wait. 1:28PM I get my food. What type of establishment is this? Get your sh!t together. read more

Probably the only thing I would go to Ba Mien for. Honestly, it's nothing special. But it is easy to eat and doesn't go wrong. read more

Ba Mien Restaurant - Banh cuon thit nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Stopped by this restaurant during our short one day stay in New Orleans and had a nice meal. The restaurant itself was huge with a lot of tables and seatings. During the time we went it was only our table and one other table didn't seem like they had a lot of on foot traffic. I had the banh cuon thit nuong (grilled pork wrapped in rice noodle) which was super delicious and I also had the bun bo hue (spicy beef noodle soup) which was really tasty as well. I would definitely come back again the next time I'm around the area. read more

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Their bánh cuốn is absolutely delicious! They have a bánh cuốn steaming contraption and will make the bánh cuốn fresh to order (do note that they may turn off bánh cuốn production after 3). The bánh cuốn itself was thin, slightly chewy, and perfect in my book. Would definitely recommend!! read more

I got the bánh cuốn and it absolutely hit. The. Spot. I also ordered the chanh muối which was delicious. It was my first time here and I was blown away. Will be back again read more

Delicious place! I loved it so much! Went over a year ago so I don't remember the prices, but I went in and said I was vegan and they gave me this delicious plate of tofu and noodles and veggies, now I'm not sure if they understood what vegan meant, so I was scared about if maybe the sauce was cooked with meat or something, but there was no physical meat in the dish, so that's what's important to me! Plus I had durian bubble tea which was great, I wish more places sold that around here haha read more

Ba Mien Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

As you first walk into Ba Mien, you'll hear the light wooden wind chimes as the door opens and closes. Nestled right next to a 99 cent market at which I frequently shop, this place is one of the best authentic Vietnamese cuisine restaurants I've been to. Some people may argue that the dishes are superior in comparison to Duong Phuong, however the portions in terms of the pho and mei wonton are a bit less. With that in mind, Duong Phuong has the upper hand when it comes to dishes. On days that Duong Phuong is completely packed, Ba Mien is the best place to go due to the spacious atmosphere as well as television sets on both ends for viewer entertainment as the food is brought out. Granted, Duong Phuong installed television sets as well, Ba Mien is a much larger restaurant, and for that, it's much more of a less cramped place to be. The food isn't any less authentic, and I must say that it's highly recommended that you try this place if you're ever in New Orleans east and have some spare time on your hands. read more

This place is called Ba Mien - or "Three Regions" in Vietnamese. With a name like that, I'd expected their menu to feature distinct dishes from each of Vietnam's North, Central, and Southern regions. No such luck - the menu pretty much reads like a standard Vietnamese restaurant menu, organizing their food instead under the headings of pho, noodles, rice plates, and the like. To be sure, there is lots of variety to be had and certain dishes are advertised as prepared the way of a certain region, but I was expecting more. Price-wise this place is reasonable. Taste-wise I've certainly had better Vietnamese food in places like California or Texas, but discounting for the lack of selection available in Louisiana, I'd say the food is good enough (though maybe a bit salty). I'd come back to try some more items on the menu, but I have to say that Dong Phuong, just a few miles up the road is probably the better Vietnamese restaurant in terms of taste, if not selection. read more

I attended a wedding reception this past weekend at the BM Reception Hall right next to Ba Mien Restaurant. The inside of the building was beeeautifully decorated! There was a staircase in the back, white curtains and pillars all around the room, a glowing bar, a wood dance floor in the middle, and a stage for speakers/performers. The whole room just looked elegant! I assume the food was catered by Ba Mien Restaurant for the reception. We had a 9 (yes, 9!!) course meal and there was definitely some good eating that night! It was a Vietnamese wedding so we had traditional Vietnamese courses (family style) including sweet rice with Vietnamese ham; mushrooms, asparagus, and quail eggs with crabmeat soup; house special delight salad; roasted quail, crab claws, and fried calamari; beef with grilled asparagus; sauteed lobster with ginger and green onions; baked salmon with stuffed crabmeat; special combination fried rice; and thai dessert. I'll admit, I was way too full to try all of the dishes but my favorites were the soup, house special delight salad, and thai dessert! read more

Ba Mien Restaurant - beautiful wedding table decorations in the reception hall! - Vietnamese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

When I go to Vietnamese restaurants, I can't help but only look at the choices of pho, so please excuse this reviews lack of variety. Their menu includes all the basics: brisket, eye round steak, flank, tripe, tendon, etc. My favorite is the Eye round with the well-done brisket (Pho tai chin), so I ordered that one (of course). The pho was very hot and had all the proper accoutrements. The broth was a tad bit bland, but that was easily fixed with an extra squeeze or two of sriracha. My only beef with the pho was the brisket (get it? beef?!). It was a little fatty for my taste, so I ended up fishing most of it out. While my pho go-to is still Pho Danh #4 on the West Bank, Ba Mien is a fine alternative if your cruising through New Orleans East. Try it and see what you think! read more

I had the Bun with shrimp, crab and snail and the shrimp egg rolls. Sublime flavors, fresh and local food sources. Perfect meal. read more

Ba Mien Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Found this place stashed away in a little shopping mall deep down on Chef. I was frequenting this spot on an average of 3-4 times a week at one point. Why? Because they have the best Bubble Tea...ever. My favorite is either the mango alone, or a mango pineapple combo. The lemon grass pork chops and vermicelli is pretty darn tasty here too. The entrees are much better than the pho, since the pho's broth is kind of bland, but they make up for it with the excellent entrees they have on deck. The inside is very spacey, so it's absolutely good for groups. Went here with about 13 people at one point, so they definitely have the space. This place also has a pan asian part of the menu. I tried one of the Chinese dishes, and they didn't really bring it the same way they capitalized on the Vietnamese dishes. the menu is extensive enough to always keep you satisfied. read more

Best bubble tea in the city. It's made out of real fruits compared to other places. Who wants powder bubble tea, yuck! This is my quick stop for a bubble tea on a hot summer day. I can't comment on the food. read more

hearty portions for cheap. i walked in with a pretty large group and we were all taking our food to go. the place itself is very spacious and clean, with two plasma screen televisions showing vietnamese variety shows. the head of mary queen of vietnam church in new orleans told me i had to try the steamed rolls with grilled pork appetizer, so i got that along with the steamed rolls with minced pork (please see photos!). both were very very yummy. the grilled pork was chopped and paired with cilantro, and it came with a savory creamy yellow sauce. the second appetizer couldn't even be appropriately called a "roll". at the bottom of the to-go container was a salad with tomato and cucumber slices, as well as bean sprouts. on top of the salad were strips of steamed wide rice noodles. minced pork and green onions were sprinkled on top of the noodles. a tangy red vinaigrette accompanied the dish. though it was absolutely delicious, there wasn't nearly enough pork. it merely served as an afterthought. sad. finally, my friend got the deluxe pho and while the veggies were fresh, the noodles perfectly cooked, and the broth maintained its temperature in the car ride and to our final destination, the *rare* pieces of beef were a bit TOO rare. as in they were raw. no thanks. read more

Ba Mien Restaurant - steamed rolls with grilled pork. - Vietnamese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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A long drive out to a derelict, abandoned looking strip shopping center. Many interesting items on menu, but needed some old favorites. Spring rolls with pork ( back west known as a "summer roll") were large and fresh, but lacked that crispy spine that many have. Pho with rare steak, brisket and tendon was flavorful. Surprisingly,for an asian meal, I felt a lack of salt and spice. Due to the distance from Treme, I will continue to search elsewhere ( dread crossing the river, and looking for parking at rush hour). read more

No matter what people say, I still love this place. In my opinion, it's more authentic than Dong Phuong. Love "Nem nuong Khanh Hoa" and "Bun rieu", the best. Their "com tam suon bi cha" is also good. read more

Crazy fresh and delicious, this is one of my favorite places to eat in New Orleans. They DO have tofu vermicelli bowls even though they are not on the menu- just ask. My carnivore coworkers rave about the pork spring rolls and the pho with tripe. For the Road Warriors: AMEX accepted?: No In and Out in Under 60?: Yes, but you may need to head up to the counter to pay read more

After leaving this horrible restaurant down the street, I had to get my Asian fix. When I first got to New Orleans I was reading reviews about this place and was stoked about trying their Banh Cuon Thit Nuong. Well I thought it was decent not anything to go crazy for, but it did satisfy my Asian cravings. I would definitely come back here to try something new. The place overall is very spacey and clean, the staff were friendly and helpful, and there's a big variety of food on the menu. read more

Ba Mien Restaurant - Banh Cuon Thit Nuong. Would be a great appetizer! - Vietnamese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I hate the pho ga because when I ordered -- it tasted nasty. Recently I returned for a family style dinner with dining buddy. So we had sweet and sour fish soup(big bowl huge), carmelized fish, and my favorite was the salad. The portions were big except for the carmelized fish pot. I love me some carmelized fish with my sweet and sour soup but the fact that they didnt give enough fish for the price they charged I had to take away stars. Gimme mah fish yo. The soup broth was great and the goi(salad) was a great mix of lotus stem, sliced cucumbers, carrots, shrimp and pork. Big plate of this enough to share with 2-3 other people depending on what pigs your dining partners are. Mines wasnt much of it so it look like no one touched the soup. The soup was an excellend mix of sweet and sour. Yums. Im just bummed the ca kho to (carmelized fish)was small portion. At any rate, the food was good. They suck for closing at 7pm. Next door is their reception hall which looks like it's in the middle of renovation. They do catering so if you are having a party and want goi but dont want to slice all those damn vegs order from here. Great for large parties, sometimes they take forever to bring you a menu but be cool and not a fool. Kids, families, and they now take credit cards thank the lawd. Parking is located on the lot where they are located shared with other retailors. Ghetto ass lot adjacent to VAYLA, 99 Supermarket, poboy place and a laundromat. read more

I really enjoyed my vermicelli bowl but wasn't blown away by anything else. It is truly an experience to explore so far out into New Orleans East where the largest Vietnamese population exists but the food was not worth the drive. Situated in a small strip mall the ambience is nothing special and the wait staff seemed very confused with serving a large group. The price felt appropriate but coming from Uptown New Orleans it wasn't cheap enough to cut my travel/gas costs. read more

Ba Mien Restaurant - Grilled pork and shrimp vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I came in right before closing time ordered the beef pho cant remember the name of it they serve multiple types of pho. I waited about 15-20 min for order, it was warm loaded with the normal pho accoutrements i.e. basil mint jalepenos etc. The little to go bowls are adorable, I had heard from other people this was the go to place for pho so I was lit to take this home and chow down and they are literally 1 min from the house. See I love soups of any kind but I especially love a great pho! I was soooooooo underwhelmed, it was ok but it really didn't have the stock flavor I was looking for this was more like warm dish water. Yes it had lots of ingredients and plenty of meat but no flavor other than that of cinnamon water. I'm hoping this is not a regular thing and because I came around closing time they were off the game plan a tad. I will try them again I have no other choice they are sooooo close in proximity it's a place I have to give a second chance. They have been located here for years and so have I, i just decided for the first time to give them a try. Restaurant is gorgeous, spacious, very clean and nicely decorated. They lady who took my order was friendly and assisted me with choosing from the menu. Plenty of parking right now it's kind of a drag to make the effort to stop in the mall due to construction by sewage and water board guys but I'll return during normal business hours after construction dies down a bit. read more

Ba Mien Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I work about 5 minutes from the place so it's convenient. The pho is good. I love the spring rolls. The general chicken lunch special is my usual "go to" meal. read more

I have not actually had their regular menu items here. But I did booked Ba Mien for my wedding venue. The food was prepared and presented quite nicely. I had a seven course meal for my guests, of about 235. Before I booked the restaurant, my at-the-time-fiancé, my parents, my sister, my two cousins, and my aunt went to have a taste testing of their food. I had contacted the owner, Mrs. Mai (I call her Co Mai, proper Vietnamese etiquette) in advanced about what I had in mind as appetizers, entrees, and dessert. She was able to prepare everything except one appetizer (which I eventually cut off my list) and the dessert. The taste testing is usually not free (could cost $300-$500), unless you book them as your caterers. There were 8 of us tasting 6 dishes, which were suppose to be enough for 10 guests and it was definitely enough for 10 guest, because we were full and had plenty of leftovers to bring home for my brothers to try. I ended up deciding to book the restaurant and getting all the food that we tried. All we had to do was make a down payment and pay on the day of the wedding. The restaurant supplied plates, bowls, fabric napkin, cutlery, silverware, clear plastic cups and plastic champagne glasses. I really do enjoy Ba Mien's services. Catering is usually different from what they have at the restaurant. Ba Mien even has a website and a link to their catering menu and restaurant menu. read more

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Ba Mien is located in the heart of the New Orleans Viet community--Village de l'Est--and it's a superb restaurant. I was particularly enthralled by the ca phe sua da--Vietnamese ice coffee, replete with chicory-flavored grounds and condensed milk. The pho dac biet was generously meaty and the broth easily elevated by a dash of Hoisin and Sriracha--the Vietnamese answer to PB&J as far as famous pairings go. Spacious and expedient, well-decorated and clean, Ba Mien is a must should you find yourself on Chef Highway. Be sure to drive around the area after your assuredly delectable meal. It feels like Vietnam here. Between the lilypad covered rivers and the proud yellow flag with three red stripes. Love this place! Standby. read more

yay for steamed pork rolls and fresh pho! :D I waited until I went there another three times before I updated on yelp again. I was satisfied each time. **Inconsistent! My noodles were congealed. :(** read more

If you are coming here for pho --- it's not the place. I can tell you this, as for the rest of the food there they offer is pretty good. When you walk into this restaurant, it has a lot of seating arrangements and no need to reservations. read more

The pho was amazing as usual .. I love the early morning hours and service is consistent. Nice neighborhood restaurant.

Nem nuong khanh Hoa was so good. We ordered two. Had bun thit nuong & it was okay. Service & wait was terrible.. We got our food before our drinks. We waited 45 minute for food. & then got our drinks another 10 min after. read more

Ba Mien Restaurant - Nem Nuong Khanh Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Just had lunch there with my friends. The only reason why I come back here is because of their banh cuon thit nuong. Today we decided to try the Com Gia Dinh. We ordered Canh Chua Tom, Ca Kho To, Thit Kho Dau Hu and Ga Xao Xa Ot. The Ca Kho To was extremely chewy and smelled terrible. When we tried to send it back in exchange for something else, we were told that it wasn't possible because the dish has already been made. Uhhh, I understand that but it's not edible! The owner has no concept of customer service! read more

I dined in today. EPIC crazy pageant on one of the TVs in the dining room. My food was better too, and I think had more veggies in it. Can't get enough of that mint!! read more

The food has gone down so bad. I order pho and other food for my coworkers. When I went to look for my pho, I had thought someone ate half of my meal. It was that Lil. read more

We arrived in NOLA Sunday afternoon and made a plan to have dinner at Ba Mien. We got there at 5:45pm. Turns out they close at 6pm, not 7pm like it says here on Yelp. The waitress was friendly but rushed us through our order. The three of us decided not to get fancy with our order and just ordered pho and spring rolls. The food was ok but nothing special. With their hours and being outside of NOLA, I would not recommend Ba Mien as a dinner destination. read more