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    Nam Cafe

    4.0 (219 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Bhagyashree B.

    Delicious Vietnamese food cafe right across TAMU campus. The portion sizes are large and everything I ordered was fresh and tasty. The veggie egg rolls were crispy and vermicelli tofu bowl was served with an assortment of bean sprouts, pickled carrots and cucumber. The staff is friendly and plenty of seating available inside. Parking outside the cafe is limited.

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    Very good environment . Good .came out on time and was to my standard.highly recommend

    Lemongrass Grilled Beef Vermicelli
    Sherman O.

    Overall a great eating experience. The good was delicious and freshly made. I wish the pho had a slightly deeper flavor and the vermicelli had a stronger flavor profile. Helping seemed nicely portioned for the price. The cashiers, servers of food and person cleaning up the table seemed attentive and friendly. The table had full siracha and hoisin bottles which is really nice. The bathrooms were down a very narrow hallway and small (1 person at a time) Parking lot is small.., about 10 slots so parking behind cars is common. I'd recommend and would return.

    Ty D.

    Took my girlfriend to eat here. I am not one to eat Vietnamese food, but it was great. Food was brought out very quickly. A little pricey though.

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    John C.

    We are always looking for good Vietnamese food, so during our visit to College Station we took the advice of fellow Yelpers and gave the Nam Cafe a try. Parking was a challenge since it is limited to a few spots in front of the restaurant. We eventually found street parking a block away. Once we got to the restaurant we noticed that more experienced diners, double parked behind other customers and wrote their contact information on the clipboard on a table by the door. The system seems to work. The restaurant was busy on a Wednesday night, ordering was done at the counter and food delivered to your table by the kitchen staff. Everyone was friendly. We ordered summer rolls and pho. The summer rolls were fresh and the pho was hot and tasty. The restaurant was clean and the decor is pleasant. We would definitely dine here again when we visit College Station.

    The spicy pho soup bowl from Nam Cafe. Delicious!
    Ryan C.

    I've been here a couple times now and the bowls seem to be the way to go. They pack so much food in there that you'd better be hungry when you walk in (like I am). I got the pho spicy soup bowl. It was so hot I had to step away and blow my nose in the restroom because it was getting to me. I eat A LOT of spicey foods, so it really surprised me in a good way. I ate the whole thing and it didn't even jack up my stomach. I'd like to try some of their other items that aren't soup but it's just too delicious. I'll be back for sure. I believe the bowl was $15 which is a bit high for lunch so i'll need to hustle and bussle some greens before I make it back over here.

    5 Spice Tofu Vermicelli
    Alyson F.

    I love Viet food so I go to Nam Cafe pretty often! I decided to takeout a Tofu Vermicelli bowl & it's full of nutrients and freshness. I wish that there was some sort of sauce to pair with it, as it can be a bit dry! I asked for some Hosin sauce on the side & that helped a bit. It is a bit pricey so keep in mind before you go, this place has great food nonetheless.

    Fresh Spring Roll
    Tracey Z.

    A local college favorite! I came here on visiting my sister and this is her go to. We started off with the Fresh Spring Roll, I personally thought they were pretty lackluster, not much flavor even when dipped in the peanut sauce. I also tried the tofu bao and pho bao. The tofu bao didn't have much too it either, although the avocado and tofu textures went well together, there wasn't much flavor either. The pho bao I would get again. The beef was very tender and the crispy bean sprouts and hoisin sauce all balanced out very well. The chicken vermicelli was decent, didn't really stand out to me either. A large portion size though. Decent college restaurant.

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    Eric L.

    walking into this place, we were greeted by a very full establishment. the atmosphere is exceptionally lively, and getting your order placed was a breeze! the pho was good, however portions were inconsistent. however, i found a food ticket in my bowl, which was a little weird... it was pretty good though. expect good food but maybe not consistency.

    Beef Pho w Eye Round Steak and condiments and a Pork Belly Bao. Mango Smoothie and w Pearls
    Kelly C.

    Small cafe w good lighting and space. Seating at 42. Came for lunch and ordered the goodness shown in picture. Pho - 5 stars - the beef broth by itself is amazing! If I could I would dunk my face in there and slurp it up. LOL. But I had to control myself with other customers in the cafe. Succulent but not overpowering with the beef broth. Noodles cooked perfectly, slightly al dente' with a good chew. Not too soggy. Fresh veggies and good eye round. Pork Belly Bao - 3 stars. Not impressed with portion size of the Bao or pork belly. Small for $4 in my opinion. Bao has one slice of pork belly and two pickled cucumber slices. First time had it. Was truly hoping it would be better. Mango Smoothie w pearls - 5 stars. It was ordered next door BonAppeTea. Excellent smoothie. They more more flavors there but my favorite is the mango. Also, don't forget their Banh Mi sandwiches over there. They are pretty good 4 stars. Service is 4.5 stars. Not too busy especially when A&M has a home game. Gig-em'

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    Van T.

    Thank you so much for giving us a try :)

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    7 months ago

    Good food--moderate prices--not noisy. I have been there twice and will be back. I especially liked the pad thai.

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    Great food. I love the pad Thai and the beef pho is good as well. I've dined in and taken out, food is great both ways.

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    Love the vermicelli, my whole family finds something good here. Even my protein eaters. Love supporting this small business

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    This place is great and my wallet hurts because of it. Best place within walking distance of campus

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    2 years ago

    I love NAM so much. I've ordered from here a bunch of times. The managers are very nice with accommodations (nut allergies)

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    I love their rice, the service is awesome, their attention to detail is great. The Ambiance is great to.

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    Ask the Community - Nam Cafe

    What is Vegan friendly here?

    The "Vegetarian" Pho bowl with noodles and tofu is actually vegan. The Tofu Avocado Bao as well

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