This a pretty much solid all around Vietnamese neighborhood joint. They specialize in the comfort foods that you have come to love from Viet cuisine in an approachable and familiar setting. You order when you walk in at the counter, so there's not really much of a service aspect to speak towards. I tried to ask the gentleman taking orders what he likes best and he seemed just slightly disinterested in trying to answer, not a something he usually has to deal with I'm guessing. The interior is a bit on the shabby side of things too. Surfaces feel sticky, chairs and tables wobbly, paper signs taped to communicate rules to the patrons. It's honestly charming to see, it lends to a family run authenticity, but I wish things felt more welkempt. The food is the draw here, obviously. I thought the pork banh mi was right on par with some of the best banh mi I've had in town. The pictures do it justice I think, nice and full and the protein was prepared well to fit in the sandwich. The other small plate dishes like spring rolls and fried chicken bites played their roll nicely. The fish sauce wings and spare ribs came out together and they were prepared in an identical way it seemed. They were fine but both of those on the bone items had small portions attached to them. read more

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We tried out Nam Eatery on a weekday for lunch which is located in the Heights next to Jun. Their menu comprises of the usual Vietnamese entrees. We got a couple appetizers for the table; popcorn chicken (2/5, the flavor wasn't quite there and not a fan of the presentation and small chicken pieces), pork spare ribs (3/5, they're alright, the flavor of the dish was a little bland), banh mi (2/5, the flavor profile of the sandwich wasn't traditional and the pate didn't taste quite like expected either on an old school banh mi). Got a vermicelli bowl for main, it was solid and tasted as expected for this style of dish (4/5). Service is the "order at the front and sit at a table" Torchy's style. Overall, the food was fine but nothing outstanding based on the dishes we tried. The strong cleaning detergent smell didn't exactly add to the ambiance but it's a decent quick Vietnamese food option for this area of the Heights so there's that. read more

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This was the first time we've been here. The ambience is nice. There's plenty of space to sit. You order at the counter and someone brings you the food. I ordered the Vermicelli Bowl and it was one of the best ones I've had. I usually don't really enjoy the fish sauce but theirs was tasty (I tasted ginger). One note would be that the cucumber skin was hard to chew (I believe they use regular cucumbers and not English cucumbers). The Combo phó was also tasty. The broth was super flavorful. We also really enjoyed the fried dumplings. Overall, our experience was really great and have decided to come back again. read more

I forgot my dogs service animal vest and the owner kicked me out with my service dog, which is illegal. He didn't care about what tasks she performed and didn't want to hear my explanation. I paid a lot of $ to have her trained and he didn't care that she was a service animal read more

I hesitated going here since I had a bad experience a few years ago. In addition I could not view the menu and did not want to try to maneuver into the limited narrow parking on a busy street. But decided to give it another try yesterday afternoon ( during non peak times) and was pleasantly surprised by the service. The food was also good. read more

Nam Eatery - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food was amazing and exactly what my wife was craving. It came out quick and tasted awesome. The service was very friendly and helpful with anything we needed. The restaurant itself is inviting and has very nice murals in the walls. read more

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Stopped by for the first time to try out their pho and it was around 6-6:30 and they told me they were completely out of pho. I've never been to a restaurant where that has happened. read more

This is my third time eating at Nam and I have really enjoyed it every time! The food is budget friendly, comes out super fast, and is very, VERY tasty. I recommended the Thai tea to drink and egg rolls as an appetizer. My favorite entree is their filet mignon bahn mi, to which I usually add pâté for an extra $1.25. Nam Eatery is also very clean, the staff is friendly, and it is never too crowded or too loud. The parking situation is not great though, it's right off 20th street which has a lot of constant traffic. Luckily, I live close enough to walk! read more

Nam Eatery - Thai Ice Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Pretty decent Viet food! I came here for a quick weekday dinner. They have a good selection of pho, banh mi, and noodle dishes. Their spring rolls were one of my favorites in a while! $7 but they are large and have crunchy filling in the middle that make them worth it. Banh-mi was also solid. Mango smoothie was great. The lettuce wraps I wish were made easier to eat - the meat was very tasty but it very messy to eat as it was essentially a bed of meat on a bed of lettuce vs individual lettuce wraps that could pick up. All in all this was a nice place for casual dining. read more

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Loved our first visit!! The food was ready so quickly and the service was great. We got 2 Thai iced teas which were yummy. I got the chicken pho and loved it, especially the broth. My boyfriend got the banh mi and was really happy with it. There's a good amount of seating, but kind of limited parking outside. We live close by so will def be back soon! read more

Nam Eatery - Pho Ga Chicken, Thai tea, banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great neighborhood eatery. Friendly staff and good food. The spring rolls are very big and tasty too. We had bun and bahn mi and we enjoyed both read more

After a few days of traveling, I was excited to come home and eat some asian comfort food. I live in the area and have seen this spot a few times. I didn't feel like going to Chinatown so we decided to stop by. We had the dry chicken pho and the beef pho. The portions were smaller than what I expected for the price. The pho did not have much meat and the broth tasted artificial. The dry chicken pho was the better dish of the two but still not anything very impressive. There were probably only 4-5 pieces of chicken in it. The one thing I did really like was the ginger dipping sauce it came with. Overall, I probably won't be back as there are some other more authentic and affordable asian spots popping up in this area. read more

Nam Eatery - Pho Tai Bo Vien - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Meh. Stopped to pick up some food since it's less than 5 min from my house. Had not been in a while so ordered a few things to try - pork belly buns, hot honey wings and the grilled pork rice plate. Pork belly buns - regretfully a waste, 2 to an order - each bun had 1 tiny piece of dry pork belly, a small slather of sauce, cucumber slice and cilantro. I couldn't even force myself to eat the 2nd one (sorry) Hot honey wings - drenched in chilli oil, they were cooked well Grilled pork rice platter - the grilled pork was overcooked and not marinated like most places - the fish sauce was meh, I used my own, the egg was over medium so thr yolk was in that not cooked.all the way but not runny either state, the rice was good It was a lackluster dinner. Maybe it's fresher and tastier when it's dine in or maybe I just ordered the wrong things, I wasn't impressed this time and was looking forward to some tasty Viet food. read more

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Today I got the affordable lunch special from 11-2pm which includes iced tea, your choice of Banh mi and spring rolls/egg rolls. They also have a house made chili oil. Awesome artwork inside & I enjoyed seeing the service taking care of the kids coming in for lunch. Looking forward to next time (: read more

Nam Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was good! My boyfriend was disappointed with the filet mignon bánh mì, which naturally disappointed me as well, because it didn't have enough meat in it... The tofu vermicelli I ordered was pretty good as well as the spring rolls! read more

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Too expensive for what it is. Ordered a pho rare beef with meatballs--$13. Pho came out with 95% noodles and barely any meat. Asked if I can have more veggies--said I would have to pay extra like why did you only give me 5 pieces of basil Business model no longer works. Serving basic food for high dollars. I rather go to pho Ben instead. Extra star since it was edible. read more

Nam Eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food at affordable prices, friendly prompt service! What else do you want? Our go-to neighborhood place for take out .

If we are ever in the area, it's no question that we are going to stop here to eat. We've tried a good chunk of the menu and everything is more amazing than the last! You seriously can't go wrong! They have the best spring rolls! Seriously wanting some while I write this. Only down side is that they are closed on Sundays. The owner is also very kind and hospitable every time we come in! Overall great place! read more

Nam Eatery - Dry Chicken Pho and Shaken Filet mignon - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pho is great , spring rolls bomb with a crunchy twist , & the lunch deal for the popcorn chicken is a must ! Service is always fast & super friendly !! read more

Great! Pho combo is great! Quick and all home made fresh Clean and cute Easy quick meal read more

Nam Eatery - Inside - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I am a mail delivery driver and I found this place because I delivered to them. I made time on my route to get food from them and i was not disappointed. Very nice place with lots of seating. The staff is very polite. Their pork spring rolls and bahn mi are amazing. i frequent this place every time im in the area read more

Love coming here for a quick and delicious lunch. The food is authentic , reasonably priced and hits the spot every time. I've tried multiple dishes here-- pho, banh mi, rice plate, and I always enjoy my meal. Their lunch special is great because you can get a spring roll or egg roll + an iced tea with select dishes. Service is quick and friendly. I never have to wait long for my food when dining in or grabbing take out. Make sure to stop by this restaurant for your next meal! read more

Nam Eatery - Rice plate with grilled pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

We go here all the time. Usually Saturday for lunch, great lunch special till 2pm. Place is always clean and well maintained and owner always at the front, to take your order. Usually get the Bench Mi pork and shrimp spring rolls. Changed it up today and had the meatball Pho. Very good. Only issue was the fly's they seemed to be everywhere today. Service was quick and efficient as usual. Plane and simple good food for a good price. read more

Nam Eatery - Meatball Pho and shrimp spring rolls (lunch special) - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

It was quick and easy to order like a fast food pho. Everything is self serve. Also happen to have Girl Scout cookies on site too $6. Small place not for huge parties. Parking at incline and small lot. read more

pho was bad ... not much taste ... bad server . won't go back again. my daughter literally " I would've been better off with quesadillas at home" . sorry just being honest. huge let down. read more

The food was overpriced. The quality doesn't match the price. The shrimp tasted over cooked and reheated. I couldn't finish my plate. The mango lemonade was good however. read more

Nam Eatery - Shrimp fried rice. Rubbery shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I decided to give this place a try from searching the yelp engine for a pho spot. The place is relatively small in size. As I entered the premises, I could smell of mop/cleaning odor which was somewhat strong. I ordered my food at the counter and pre paid. I went with a beef pho, an order of soft spring rolls with shrimp and a beef banh mi. While in my past experiences, I have witnessed stinginess with the meat serving in my banh mi, so I decided to pay extra for "more meat". The spring rolls arrived first and they were on point. They were served with peanut sauce. Next came the pho. The bowl was small in size. While it tasted fine, my biggest issue was the serving size. Last came the banh mi. Sad to say, even with paying extra for more meat, my pho did not have enough meat. I think I was served the regular serving of meat. While the food may have tasted fine, serving sized should never be compromised, especially if the customer has paid extra for that perk. I wont be coming back. read more

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Delicious Pho was beyond tasty the broth was perfection! Spring roll were YUM!!! We ordered take-out & I let them know that it would be about 20-30 minutes before we could pick up order & they were super accommodating. read more

Food is amazing, every time! On time and great service! I've got nly gotten my food to go so I can't speak to the Ambiance.

BEST PHO in Houston!!!!! I have eaten a lot of Pho in Cali, especially in the OC. When eating pho, it's all about the soup. The depth of the soup, the taste of the soup, the color, the temperature, and smell. This place checked all the boxes. I was told by the worker, that they made the soup fresh everyday, early in the morning. I ordered the combo bowl and I was not disappointed, the soup came fast and hot. The aroma was incredible, I noticed that right away. The first sip of the soup brought joy and kinda back to my childhood. Next was the noodles, perfectly adente, not too soft and not too chewy. I ordered it with semi cooked bean sprouts, which IMO is the best way to eat it. It keeps the temperature of the soup hot. The combo bowl had four kind of meats, filet, brisket tendon, and meatball. I like the brisket the best, it was tender and buttery; melts in your mouth. The meatball was the second best, vietnamese meatballs, should have a bounce when bit into it, this had that, with a very meaty taste. This is a must try spot for pho in Houston. Thanks Nam Eatery for a wonderful meal. read more

Had a very nice bahn mi here, and the pork belly bao appetizer was very yummy. Quick take out. Friendly service

Today I stopped in for a quick lunch. I had a tofu baguette, which had quite a bit of veggies, and the bread was ever so fresh. That's what makes a good sandwich after all. The soft shrimp rolls came out with a finer presentation than I expected, considering this location is in a small strip center. They were on a cute porcelain plate with a built in Peanut sauce holder. Prices here are very reasonable, parking is directly in front where you can watch your car. Very friendly counter service. Not a date night place, but extremely suited for a quick and casual lunch. Nice ambiance. read more

Nam Eatery - Pho noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Delicious spring rolls. Different than any I've had. Loved the variety of Bahn mi. Super delicious and fresh. We got chicken and egg and a spam and egg. Yum!!! read more

I have only ordered takeout and I love them! We always order pho brisket and meatballs. So good. I also love their caramelized pork ribs. They are sweet, salty and spicy. The man working the phone and register is always there and is very organized. This place is a lifesaver when I'm craving authentic Vietnamese food. read more

A new place to eat pho in heights ! The restaurant was clean and staff was decent. You order and pay before you sit. The food was enjoyable, had a tasty pho and banh mi. I would definitely come back if i'm in the area. read more

Nam Eatery - Banh-Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I ordered the vermicelli bowl with tofu since it's Friday and I can't have meat. I also ordered the shrimp spring rolls which comes with two. I am full! Both were delicious!!! We came for lunch, no line. Quick ordering and food came fairly quick. I didn't go to the restroom, not sure how that is. Parking is not great. Small suite. Busy street so it's a bit of a pain getting in and out. read more

Nam Eatery - Vermicelli Bowl with Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Decent Pho and Vermecelli. Vermicelli bbq pork could be a little less fatty. Saving grace was the zucchini noodles for the girlfriend. A little on the pricey side but expected for the area. read more

Super Delish Pho in Houston Where have you been all my life, the Soup is incredibly tasty, just like how my parents used to make it. They are hands down the best Pho soup in Houston. You can taste the richness in the broth, some places, it taste like water, but here, the complexity of the soup is off the charts. From the first taste to the last, you get a wide range of flavors, it's savory, sweet, and aromatics. There are so many different flavors in their soup, plus they don't use MSG like many other Pho places. Which in itself is hard to do. Overall, the place is clean and cheap, you can't go wrong coming here for Pho. read more

I have seen this place several times and always meant to try it, so I was pleased to finally make it happen. I used UberEats to order delivery. I am a sucker for all things appetizers when it comes to Vietnamese food, so I did a selection of the finger foods - pork belly buns, egg rolls, pork spring rolls, and pan-fried dumplings. It was all great, but I would say my standout favorite was the pork belly buns; the pork belly was tender and flavorful, topped with freshly sliced cucumber in the perfectly textured boa bun. The portions were all very satisfying and affordable. I look forward to trying this place in person one day! read more

We dId take out. The order was perfect. We ordered egg rolls 4/5, fried dumplings 4/5, spring rolls 4/5, spicy edamame 3/5 (good, but too spicy), and grilled pork bahn mi 4/5. read more