My son was craving pho so we looked up the best spot in The Bronx, we came across Com Tam. I looked up reviews on Yelp, then decided to give them a try. I called and placed my order over the phone, my son had chicken pho and I had the garlic noodles. The garlic noodles were DELICIOUS & fresh, I'm definitely going back just for those noodles. My son's pho was okay he said, after adding all the ingredients that were placed on the side of the bowl in a separate bag the pho tasted better. Of course my son enjoyed my noodles better. The customer service was good we were greeted as we approached the counter. The gentleman was friendly, that's always a great thing, customer service really matters when purchasing anything. The area had a lot going on it's Jerome Ave under the 4 train so that was to be expected. The restaurant has a few tables for indoor dining and it's clean inside. I'd recommend this restaurant and definitely try the garlic noodles. read more

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Best pho and other Vietnamese dishes in NY, hands down. Such a hidden gem, the flavor is immaculate. It was such a treat, and they also have the best proportion for iced coffee. You are missing out if you don't go. read more

If you're going for Pho or their crispy fried wings, then this is place for you. They have managed to perfect both and the serving is plenty. However, if you're looking for a delicious Bahn Mi stay away. I ordered the lemongrass chicken Bahn Mi during lunch and when I arrived they asked me to wait a couple of minutes. I thought they were cooking the chicken as I waited. Unfortunately, that was not the case, they simply forgot about my order. The chicken was cold, it tasted like it was sitting around. The bread which is the part people look forward to was stale and it was a hero. It was not the a short, light, and airy Vietnamese baguette with a very thin, crispy, and crackly crust. It's disappointing which is why I had to knock out 2 stars. I personally will not be returning but also don't want to take away from they do well which I listed above. read more

Com Tam Ninh Kieu - The lemongrass chicken with 20 minutes of receiving the Bahn Mi with Lemon Grass Chicken. - Vietnamese Near Me - Bronx, New York

The food is just amazingly delicious. A taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The wings are so crunchy and the sauce is perfect. All types of Pho, or do a classic dish with noodles or jasmine rice. The serving sizes are large, so come with an appetite or leave with leftovers. There's about 10-12 tables inside, but the place is usually full. The only con is the cleanliness of the place. They should hire a professional cleaning company to do a deep clean. At least you can look into the kitchen if you're worried about how the food is handled. read more

Last time I was here it was 2018 and happy to report nothing much has changed in the appearance but damn it the menu is even better and the food is just as good. Parking might be a little tough depending on the time of day and the traffic but if you can grab a quick one hour parking meter it'll be worth your while. I recommend you start off with a nice Vietnamese iced coffee while having your appetizers before the entree arrives. Service is very friendly and quick and has some authentic Viet pop cooking in the background so you can have some decent beats while enjoying a top-notch meal. Pretty busy place with a lot of take out traffic and a lot of folks coming in and out for a bowl of hot pho and everybody seems happy to be here. That's enough for me. read more

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I had a fantastic Lemongrass steak noodle salad bowl here. My vegan friend had the Bahn MI and loved it too. I was told tge vegetarian Pho was not as much of a success due to the broth. The portions are generous. The service is very layed back but courteous. You can't be in a rush if you want to dine here. The place was packed when we visited on Sunday dinner time. Tge ambiance is basic but pleasant. Something between a table cloth restaurant and a fast food joint. The food is the first read more

The vegan pho was delicious and the service was fast. I have ordered from them previously for my team and never realized that the menu was vegan-friendly until last Sunday. Since then I have ordered from them 3 times this week: the Vegan Pho twice and the Vegetarian Garlic Stir Fry Rice Bowl. read more

Com Tam Ninh Kieu - Vegan Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Bronx, New York

The Pho Dac Biet (combination beef pho) came with rare steak, brisket, tendon, tripe, beef ball in a XL bowl. There were a lot of noodles but not enough meat. The soup was also warm but not hot so the rare steak was not fully cooked. Noodle soups should be hot hot. The broth was aromatic but wasn't exceptional. The Bun Bo Hue came with spicy beef broth, beef knuckles and beef brisket. It was very fragrant and not shy of shrimp paste which tasted authentic compared most bun bo hues. Like the pho, the soup was not hot enough. There were little noodles as well. The Cafe Sua Da (Viet Iced Coffee) was creamy and strong. The size is also bigger than most places so this will definitely keep you energized for the day. Overall, the service was satisfactory and food was mediocre. The noodle soups should be piping hot. read more

Com Tam Ninh Kieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Bronx, New York

The banh mi ga was sensational. Crusty bread, fresh vegetables, flavorful chicken. Highly recommend

Vietnamese food in the heart of Bronx! Who would have thought that there is a good Vietnamese restaurant in the Bronx! Location: It is located in few blocks from St. James park. The interior has few seatings and very simple designs, feels like you are in local market in Vietnam. Service: it was okay. But I want to dine in but instead she gave my food to go. So I ate in plastic bowl. Food: Everything was good! I ordered COMBINATION BEEF PHO: there is a lot of meats inside, the soup taste so good and the noodles are soft! I put a little bit of chili sauce to add little bit of spice! SUGARCANE CARAMEL BUBBLE TEA: the boba is how I wanted it, chewy and soft! The milk tea is smooth and not too sweet. Price rating: 5/10, it was not bad for the price. I will definitely come back here if I visit Jerome avenue and Ill try other food! read more

Com Tam Ninh Kieu - Combination Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Bronx, New York

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The food was really good. It was a 30-40 minute wait but for a Friday night I guess that's normal. The service was good and friendly staff. The ambiance was cute to over the top. I would go again. read more

Com Tam Ninh Kieu - Crunchy chicken wings Hot Wings Canh Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Just like someone else has mentioned, this is a gem!! A little cozy restaurant with the utmost authenticity. The Crispy Spring Rolls is to die for! The broth of the Combination Pho tastes homemade, and the adding of fresh beans sprouts and basil leaves makes the taste even more complex!! If you're visiting the Bronx and the botanical garden, and love Vietnamese food, you must come here! read more

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The environment isn't the best. They have an open kitchen so the dining area very much smells like a kitchen. Foods are good but not the best. The waiting time for serving foods are quite long. read more

Com Tam Ninh Kieu - Seafood Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Bronx, New York

1/13/22 I've been coming here for my pho fix for some time & I thought now that they're under new management the food might be different, but I'm happy to report it's still just as delicious! I had the seafood pho $15, with crispy fried shrimp dumplings $13 & Thai ice tea $4. The pho is amazing, the broth is superb. The dumplings I should've skipped, they were too greasy, & Thai iced tea was mostly ice, could've done without that also. This place for me is all about the pho! I feel like previously the portions were more generous but the taste is just as good. Service was friendly, and they check for vaccination. They still have that drafty door, if your sitting on the right side of the restaurant every time that door opens your gonna get a gust of air, which today was very cold air. In the winter they have a heating fan running to warm the right side. Happy Yelping! read more

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A true hole in the wall. Beautiful yellow door makes this place stand out. The pork chop banh mi was very tasty and enjoyable. The pho and Spring rolls were just okay. Definitely satisfy your craving if you want some Vietnamese cuisine which is hard to come by in the Bronx. The service was really great. Enjoyed our time their and very grateful to the staff for their good service. read more

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The food was good. I've had better summer rolls however the seafood pho was great and tasteful. The ambiance was very nice. They could use better chairs though lol. Overall would recommend. Food came out quick , and the service was great! read more

Com Tam Ninh Kieu - Seafood Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Bronx, New York

I've only ever order takeout but the food is always so delicious. HIGHLY commend the pho.

A perfect spot for a value bowl of pho on a cold winter day! $12 for a generous bowl of piping hot beef pho is a steal compared to Manhattan prices. I tend to like a bit stronger spice in my pho broth, but this broth was still very tasty! The noodles were chewy and cooked to perfection. Some of the reviews allude to a noisy environment exposed to the kitchen, but that's part of the experience in my opinion :) staff was friendly and kept our water glasses full, which was much appreciated. Staff also adhered to my friend's request that the meat be brought out raw so that she can dunk it in the broth herself. Highly recommend this lovely spot for a tasty bowl of pho and will be back to try the bun bo hue ($15) and banh mi ($9+)! read more

Com Tam Ninh Kieu - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Bronx, New York

Authentic Viet food - we ordered takeout - pho dac biet, bun with spring roll and pork chop (comes w 1 large spring roll cut in 2 pcs), traditional bahn mi and a pork chop rice. Everything was flavorful. Large portions. read more

Com Tam Ninh Kieu isn't a huge Vietnamese joint; we were fortunate enough to snag seating when we visited for dinner recently. I did notice plenty of delivery orders departing steadily. No physical menus were presented so have your phones out for the QR code. I tried the following:  --Goi Cuon | Summer Roll, $9: Could maybe use more shrimp but they hit the spot. The peanut dressing isn't thick and smooth like at most places but a thinner version with chopped up nuts. I still liked it! Though a tad messier for dipping.  --Cánh Gà | Hot Wings, $10: The breading on these reminded me of Korean fried chicken, given how thick and crunchy the wings were. Interestingly, the dominant flavor seemed pretty buttery to me. --Pho Xe Lúa (Combination, No Beefball), $14: There's nothing like a good-sized warm bowl of pho on a chilly evening. This one didn't disappoint. The broth was not oily, and I detected anise notes. Appropriate amounts of meat too. If you want meatballs, there's also a combo option with 'em.  No complaints with service. The bathroom is towards the left, if you're looking at the kitchen. Com Tam Ninh Kieu closes at 8:30 PM so keep that in mind. read more

The food was really good! The pho had a nice fragrant flavor with cuts of beef ranging from tender to a slight gamey bite. But it honestly pailed in comparison to the grilled pork! Maaaan the flavors were so strong and delicious. The glaze was nice and caramelized and the charring was perfect with the meat still tender. The wings are also a must have, with a subtle flavor, with the crispy skin and moist meat being the star sides by a mellow sweet grizzled sauce. The service was ok, nothing to really write home about, and the ambiance was an expected. It felt like a nice welcoming hole in the wall setup with a clear view of the kitchen, nice and cozy. read more

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Unless you already knew about the Vietnamese and Cambodian population that resettled in the Bronx in the mid '70s, you might be surprised to learn some of the city's best pho shops exist along Jerome Avenue. You hear a lot about banh mi and pho deep in Queens or Southern Brooklyn, but situated just minutes from the New York Botanical Garden is this ode to amazing Vietnamese fare. Fresh summer rolls and piping hot bowls of pho with sprouts and herbs piled high on an accompanying plate can be seen served at pretty much every table. A robust takeout and delivery operation seemed to be in place on a recent Sunday afternoon when I visited, suggesting the buzz about this place hasn't slowed at all in the decade since I graduated college not far from here. About half the tables were occupied in their airy and spacious dining room during my recent visit. My order of fried shrimp wrappers arrived quickly and was my favorite thing we ate that day. The wrapper was made of a thin bean curd skin and deep fried, rendering it really crispy and complementing the umami-laden shrimp filling deliciously. My seafood pho had nice pieces of crab meat, fish balls, and shrimp to eat with each bite of slippery rice noodles. The broth was so flavorful I found myself sneaking more spoonfuls of it long after I felt full. My dining companion found their banh mi equally as satisfying-- I think they might've called it the best they've had in recent memory. This spot is legit. People often speak of Arthur Ave when they think of where to eat near the Bronx Zoo or NYBG and that's all fine and well but they're missing out if they don't venture out just a little bit further for some of the best and most affordable Vietnamese food in the city. read more

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I guess I got over the fact that they raised their prices, in this economy. The food as usual, is excellent. I had their signature dish, Com Tam Ninh Kieu and my friend ate vegetarian Banh Mi sandwich with Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Sadly they no longer serve Iced Tea. For dessert, they have added some new interesting items and we had the Mango Panna Cotta which was heavenly. Good service. They also bought some new chairs with sides, it was a little snug for me so anyone larger than I would have trouble sitting in them. Unfortunately not totally accessible, there are two steps to the entrance without a handrail, and the bathroom access is very narrow. Of course, I will return. read more

Com tam (combination broken rice): 4/5. I really wanted to give this dish 5 stars. The grilled meat was soft and savory, fried egg was crispy outside and runny egg yolk inside, sauce was great. These were the keys to a good com tam dish. However, their meatloaf (cha trung) was just too unacceptable dry and plain, the rice was not broken rice. Bun bo Hue (spicy beef noodle): 4/5. The broth is flavorful but the really good Vnmese spicy beef noodle soup has a bit more lemongrass and spiciness. Pho: 3/5, the broth had a slightly stronger than expected flavor of cinamon, it was also on a salty side. The noodles are ok but could be better. read more

Com Tam Ninh Kieu - Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Bronx, New York

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The staff were friendly, and food was pretty good (I had the Com Tam Ninh Kieu), but it was distracting seeing how grimy everything was. Table was sticky, sauce containers on table were kinda dirty, and you could see food/oil stains on the wall. It has an A-grade rating tho, so hopefully that's all just aesthetics. I would probably come back again if I was in the area to try the pho. Or if weather is good to grab a bahn mi and eat in the park across the street. read more

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I have been to Com Tam Ninh Kieu a few times, most recently this past Saturday. It is located on Jerome Avenue, basically right under the Kingsbridge stop on the 4. Every time I've gone, there's also been a lot of street parking nearby. The restaurant is small, with maybe 10-12 tables. Service is good -- water was refilled a few times, and the food came out very quickly. I have tried the following items: Garlic Noodles (4/5): Pretty good noodles. Covered in parmesan cheese and garlic. It was a little sweeter than expected the last time I had it, but always tasty. Summer Roll (4/5): Very standard and tasty summer rolls. CTNK with Shrimp (4.5/5): Really tasty. The shrimp was cooked really well and went nicely with the rice. The dish comes with pork items, which I did not eat, an egg, lettuce / carrots / daikon, and a crispy shrimp dumpling. CTNK with Chicken (4.5/5): Also a great option. The chicken was cooked really nicely, the rice was great, and the nuoc cham was great. I really like CTNK and would highly recommend it. It is a great, authentic Vietnamese restaurant in New York. read more

Very good service, food was flavorful and delicious. I would go here again and again.

Fresh fast and friendly all the time . They are also very clean in there which is a plus, small venue too. read more

We ordered the rice noodle bowl with shrimp, the caramelized pork belly with jasmine rice and the summer rolls. It pains me to say all the dishes were bland. Even sadder, the caramelized pork belly seemed steamed rather than caramelized. That was really the biggest disappointment because I was so looking forward to the caramelization. Plus the jasmine rice was way overcooked. One step above mush. I love Vietnamese food for the freshness of the ingredients and complex flavors. But not today. I came here two years ago and absolutely loved it. I hope they can raise their standards and bring their food back up to where it used to be. read more

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Solid Vietnamese food in the Bronx. I got the Com Tam Ninh Kieu which the restaurant is named for. It was a BIG plate of food and it was excellent. I also got a side of crispy spring rolls. The service was good, its very reasonably priced and I left there very happy. Will absolutely be going back there to try some other dishes. read more

You know a Vietnamese restaurant is good when it looks a little bit dingy! We came here on our way to the NYBG and ordered everything possible. Pictured is the garlic noodle and the bone brisket and marrow banh mi. The garlic noolde is thick and a little bit sweet with a strong hit of garlic. If you like garlic this is the one. Altho it would have been nice to have some chilli oil on top! The bone brisket banh mi was juicy and meat was tender, although it tasted a little bit sweet so it threw me off. Not pictured here is their classic com tam ninh kieu and bo kho, both were great bang for a buck and have great flavor combinations read more

Com Tam Ninh Kieu - Brisket and Bone Marrow Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Returning during the pandemic, and this place that inspired me to visit Vietnam pre-Covid19 was again able to bring me back to Vietnam through it's herbilicious pho with medium rare brisket and other Vietnamese staples! Love it! They are the new owners who brought a new kind delicious to one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in NYC. read more

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My first time coming here was almost 2 years ago now, I went in person with a friend who highly recommended the spot and drove from Brooklyn to go with me. That in itself told me a lot about the food. The service was great, we sat down I told the person taking our order about my celiac disease so I couldn't have anything with gluten. I was relieved when I realized they did not budge and were more than capable of accommodating my food restrictions. I ordered the beef pho as did my friend. This was also my first time ever trying Pho. I hadn't had ramen for some time due to finding out I have celiac so finding Pho was gluten free (without the hoisin sauce) was satisfying to say the least. We went on a pretty chilly, rainy night the weather was perfect for pho. Now, almost two years later I still order at least almost once a month. My fiance also orders himself something along with me. My favorite will forever be the beef pho. He has tried all of them, and loves them all, especially the seafood pho. Hes in the middle of trying one new item from the menu everytime we order, and so far he hasn't been disappointed. I highly recommend, I always try telling everyone I know eat here at least once, especially the Pho. read more

Hands down the best pho in... Possibly all of NYC. The service is awesome, the location is conveniently close to the train, the food is.... Soooo good. Even if you do take out, the quality and taste is the best (they separate your noodles so they don't get soggy!) What else can I say? Get your ass here! read more

Definitely a hole-in-the-wall type restaurant. It is on a very busy street so if you're driving it is best to find parking on one of the side streets. There have limited seating due to COVID and are keeping customers spaced. The staff wears masks and gloves, while also providing hand sanitizer. There are two tables outside if you want to eat outdoors. After walking in we were immediately greeted and lead to a table. We notified them that we'd actually like takeout, and they had a QR code for us to scan in order to see a menu. After placing our order we were given a 15-20min wait time so we walked around the neighborhood. It was 8pm on a Sunday evening and the area was alive. Music playing, people drinking and dancing in the streets....we loved it. We returned back after 15mins and our food was just being packed into a bag. Perfect timing. We paid and were on our way. Because of COVID we decided to instead eat in our car. We ordered a bún with shrimp, pork chop, and a spring roll, a bún with lemongrass chicken and a spring roll, and an order of shrimp summer rolls. Hands down the WINNER of the night was the lemongrass chicken bún. It was packed with flavor and made us say, "mmmmm" with every bite. The spring rolls were very crispy and yummy as well. The shrimp and pork chop were good. The pork chop had a great char. The summer rolls were a bit bland but better with the sauce. The sauce is more hoisin than peanut here. We will definitely be returning to try their other items; e.g. banh mi and pho. P.S. Just in case: TL;DR, ORDER THE LEMONGRASS CHICKEN. You're welcome. read more

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Another one of my favorite local spots in the Bronx! I've been coming here for a few years and the food has always been decent but in the past year or so Com Tam Ninh Kieu has actually been under new management and the difference is striking! The food is DELICIOUS, super fresh, hot, and tasty every single time. I typically order here for delivery so can't speak on what the ambiance is like inside these days but in the past it tended to be full of older folks who really liked to sit and enjoy the restaurant for a few hours. While not everyone's cup of tea, I personally enjoyed that as it can be hard to find casual restaurants that have that sort of community these days. Try the Cahn Ga, the Banh Mi, Bun Bo Hue, and any of the rice or noodle bowls! read more

I didn't think that I'd like a Vietnamese restaurant more than DianDi but here we are! This place is everything that people say it is. The broth in the Chicken Pho was tasty but the Bun Bo Hue was the star. It needed a little more spice but that's a personal thing. No complaints at all. I love the location as well because it'll keep some of the bougies away.LOL I love this place, I've recommended it to a bunch of people and I'll be back frequently read more

I got the chicken pho and a lemongrass chicken banh mi. The chicken inside of the pho was disgusting, you can tell they boil their chicken whole , they don't take off the excess fat & they use old chicken, the chicken was super chewy and had a nasty taste to it. The noodles were subpar and they don't give any cilantro....... Now the banh mi was ok, bread was good, it had good flavor but it didn't taste fresh. read more

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I visited this restaurant once for take out. After this i have repeatedly ordered delivery from here. I love the food from here. My family and i have tried the following items from there: Crispy spring rolls Brisket with bone marrow banh mi Hot wing rice bowl Fresh lemon lime soda Braised beef stew bo kho Steak banh mi Combination noodle salad bowl Grilled steak rice bowl All of these items are absolutely amazing. I love the food from here. It's consistent in terms of quantity, quality and taste. I love it. The crispy spring rolls are my favorite item. They are fried with a nice crunch to them. Its served with an amazing fish sauce. With mint and also lettuce. I usually combine them all into a wrap and dip it into the sauce. It's really delicious and i highly recommend it. The bahn mi sandwiches are really good here as well. The braised beef one actually has stands of shredded beef. Its super tender and delicious. You can see the pieces of the bone marrow. The grilled steak is also good as well. The braised beef is my fav though. All sandwiches come with jalapeños, Cilantro and pickled carrots. The bread is perfect. Its strong enough to hold up all of those juices and favors from the sandwich. I also usually get mines topped with a fried egg. My husband and daughter love the rice bowls. They have ordered the hot wings and grilled beef bowls. The hot wings i have personally tasted. They are not spicy. They are soooo crispy and have a great taste. The braised beef stew had a great flavor. Its a real hearty soup and had chunks and shreads of beef. Amazing. The broth was flavorful as well. It came delivered with the noodles separated from the broth. I was about to eat the broth up and added the noodles to the soup. It ended up softening up. It was okay but i am sure that at the restaurant it can be amazing. I feel like once you reheat the noodles its not the same. I have tried the lemon lime soda. It is delicious. My kid also loves it. I definitely recommend this restaurant. It will continue to be a regular in my household. read more

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This place is alright, but I wouldn't hurry back. The service was pretty typical and not much was said. Food came out pretty quickly. I got the Shrimp Summer Rolls, which were fairly plain, and the peanut sauce was OK... not much peanut in the sauce itself, though they throw some crushed peanut meal on top before serving. The Pork Bahn MI was decent but I hate cucumber, and wasn't expecting the sliced jalapeño... I removed all of that and it was still pretty darn spicy, so beware. Lunch cost $20 before the tip, so pricing looks pretty standard to me. read more