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    4.4 (60 reviews)

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    Lemongrass Beef Plate
    Rayce M.

    Visited Nam Kitchen for dinner and really enjoyed the experience- though I have one major gripe. My wife and I went on a date at Nam Kitchen, where we enjoyed the newly decorated space, which was formerly a poke/slider joint. It was fairly busy inside on a Saturday night- a good sign. We ordered the combination appetizer plate and the lemongrass BBQ beef plate. The staff was kind and attentive, though I finished my water partway through the meal and was never offered a refill. The food was great. Very fresh, flavorful food that is clearly homemade and made with care. The spring rolls were stuffed full, and the peanut sauce was spot on. The egg rolls and potstickers were both super crispy and paired well with the variety of sauces. The beef was super tender, yet a bit crispy, and had great savory flavor. My only issue: I wish there was more of it. For the price, I thought the portion sizes were small. The beef plate was $16 and had a large serving of white rice, but a pretty puny portion of beef and veggies. The combo appetizer plate was $9, a slightly better value, but still on the small side. Maybe I am out of touch, but for nearly $35 after a tip, the amount of food we ate seemed to be lackluster. I think my dining dollars would have stretched a lot further somewhere else. However, the food here is excellent, and I love supporting a new local business. I will probably return to Nam Kitchen at some point, and perhaps I will find another dish that offers some value that is more aligned with my expectations.

    Appetizer Combo
    Tabitha Gail M.

    We were the first diners at opening. Very welcoming space. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The first thing we ordered was the appetizer combo. It was came with two pieces of spring roll, two piece of eggrolls, two pieces of potstickers, and a variety of dipping sauces. I really enjoyed the spring roll because they used bbq pork and the egg rolls were crunchy and a delicious filling. Not sure what the middle sauce was but we dipped it the eggroll in it and it was good. I also liked their peanut sauce for the spring roll as well. I would definitely recommend it for sharing with another person. I ordered the regular sized beef pho which came standard with steak slices and beef brisket, but I also added extra meatballs for $2 which wasn't a bad price. Regular pho was $14 and a large was $16. The broth was definitely beefy, which I enjoyed a lot but, I felt like it was missing the notes of the different spices as well. By 12pm, the restaurant was busy so it did take awhile for service to come around as it picked up, but our server was very apologetic about it which was fine with us. So if you wanna come by, I would try to come during non-peak hours. Definitely coming back here to try other things!

    Calamari
    Whitney M.

    We stopped by NAM (again) and had a really great experience. We ordered the calamari, spring rolls, 2 pho, and coffee, and everything was on point. The calamari was crispy without being heavy, the spring rolls were fresh and flavorful, and the pho had a rich, comforting broth that really stood out. The coffee is always the main squeeze for me. Service was friendly and the overall vibe made it easy to relax and enjoy everything. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend if you're in the mood for something fresh and satisfying. Thanks Liam!

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    Rick M.

    My favorite Pho in the area and one of my favorites anywhere is BACK! The owner had my favorite Pho in his previous location (under a different business name) in Reno for a long time, but he sold it a few years ago to start to raise his family. Now that his kids are older, he's opened this new place and it's AMAZING! During his hiatus, I'd literally been to almost every Pho place in the area to find something that measured up to my standards, as well as the tastes that he spoiled me with and no one really filled the void. Some were good...others were better...some were downright bad...some just adequate...but every place that was good that I went to had issues (see my other Pho reviews for all the details). I'll be stopping by this new restaurant on a regular basis, hot or cold weather, to get my dose of my favorite Pho in the area, even though it's in Carson City...about a 30 minute drive from Reno for me... Let me reiterate what I said in my earlier reviews when Chef Liem Le owned his previous location: the depth of flavor in the broth, the amount of proteins in the #1 Beef Pho (still my fave) and the condiments served on the side to add to the dish are still the best, in my opinion! His fabulous wife, Nini, has the FOH staff on point and the service is excellent...and super friendly. I always get a large...it's a full meal...if your appetite is a little smaller, get the regular size... Of course, I get the Beef Balls, Beef Tendon and Beef Tripe...and he now offers a Beef Rib, too! As in his previous restaurant, everything is seasoned and cooked on point, the balance of the noodles, proteins and veggies are perfect...and the taste? Even better than before!! In his previous location, Chef Liem even introduced me to a couple of things to add to my Pho to make it even more like the traditional style he grew up with in Vietnam...he still does that for me here. He adds a raw egg to the piping hot broth right before serving. When it arrives, he taught me to break it up before it sets and mix it throughout the dish to add an unctuous texture that's not to be missed. I also get one of his special 6 Minute Ramen-style Eggs to add to my Pho. Neither of those options are on the menu...just ask him for it...tell him that The Saxman recommended them. If you like big spice like I do, make sure you ask for their chili oil...that'll kick it up a notch! All of their other dishes on his new menu look delicious and I plan to try everything over time...which I did at his former restaurant...and they were all superb...but, for now, I need a bunch of doses of this outstanding Pho before I branch out. It's a small place, so if you get there and it's packed (which I expect to happen a LOT because it's already getting so popular), don't be discouraged if you can't get a seat...order it to-go! All in all, this is a place that I highly recommend. There's a lot of choices in the area, but, this is now where I go for MY favorite Pho!

    Lemongrass pho
    Dominic E.

    I'm so excited for more interesting options in Carson City. This quickly jumps near the top of my list of favorite places in Carson. I got the spicy lemongrass pho bowl, and enjoyed it very much. The spice level and lemongrass flavor were just right for me. The meat was good, and the side ingredients were fresh. My only complaint was the noodles. They were a little overcooked, and they were in a slightly tight ball still which caused the noodles to break into tiny little pieces as I ate. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and made sure I knew they didn't forget about me when my soup took a little longer than normal (which I expected as I got what seemed like the most labor intensive bowl on the menu). The menu is focused which I appreciate, perfect for the casual atmosphere of the place. I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu in future visits. Also they had a special when I was in, but I was dead set on getting soup when I arrived. In Reno I would give this a 4/5, but Carson is a different market, and I can appreciate having a great option for lunch on a work day.

    Spicy Lemongrass Pho with Pork Belly
    Jared C.

    Great food, service and atmosphere. I eat a lot of Vietnamese food around the country and everything was delicious.

    Vegetarian pho' broth already added the chili sauce.
    Jessica P.

    Love the food, of course the Pho'... I have tried the chicken is the past not for me, but my neighbor loved it. I this time around tried the Vegetarian pho' (I do love my veggie's and tofu) and that blew me out of the water.. I also tried their Chow men and fried rice.. So glade I did!!! Delicious as always..

    Fill C.

    Surprising find for good VN food in Carson City of all places! If you're looking for something different in your fare that's quality dining in a relaxed atmosphere that's even open pretty late, you should give Nam a try. The food was tasty, the service friendly, the prices reasonable and the restaurant clean and comfortable. When we were there it was a steady flow of diners. I think my pictures tell the story so have a look and when you're in Carson, try the place. If you like VN food at all you'll like Nam.

    Flame Broiled BBQ Beef super dry, no flavor. Lots of fatty pieces that were hard to chew.
    nate c.

    I ordered for pickup on DoorDash from here 2/17/26. The Banh Mi sandwich didn't have mayo like the description said. The beef was very dry & flavorless, much of it was just fat pieces that were unpleasant to eat. Not marinated or anything like the description said. Could've used more ingredients that you'd expect from other restaurants with a Banh Mi. The "Flame Broiled BBQ" Beef was also disappointing bland dry flavorless beef, a scoop of rice & a sad, small veggie pile. It was a very pathetic dish & not worth the price at all. Tough steak with absolutely zero flavoring whatsoever. Overall for the taste & the value this place is 2 stars imo. Very disappointed in this restaurant.

    Lemongrass Pork and Rice.
    Chris B.

    The food is tasty as usual! Great place for a Sunday lunch. I also recommend their pork belly appetizer!

    Garlic Noodles with Shrimp
    Kristine M.

    Had Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce, Beef Pho, Chicken Curry and Garlic Noodles with Shrimp. All dishes superb and service is just fantastic! We definitely had a wonderful experience! A must try!

    Crab Rangoons
    Max G.

    This place just opened up and is already a very welcome addition to the food scene in Carson City. I had the Lychee tea, the crab rangoon's, and the beef and garlic noodle dish. The lychee tea was adorned with beautiful flower petals and real lychee fruit. The crab Rangoon's were perfectly crisp and had a delicious sweet and sour dipping sauce. The beef and noodle dish had beautiful presentation and was very comforting. The food was very reasonably priced and my whole meal was only $25. The ambiance was inviting and the staff was very attentive and friendly. This place is a must try if you're tired of the same restaurants in Carson City.

    Beef rib
    Nick M.

    This place is absolutely amazing. Came from California, pho can be hit or miss but this place is a 10. Some of the best broth I've ever had. I added a beef rib, I will say the rib was a little cold but after letting it sit in my broth it warmed it up no problem. Not really an issue just would've preferred the rib to be warmed up. The servers are super friendly and accommodating. The egg rolls were also really good. Restaurant is clean, they got graded an A on the health inspection. Highly recommend.

    Thank you LIEM for this amazing steak yummy

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    Nice owner. Food was okay but took a long time to get it evan though I ws the only opnw there. Crab rangoon was very good. Iwont be back.

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    6 months ago

    We returned to Nam to order two BahnMis; one chicken and one pork. Yum! We'll be back!

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    10 months ago

    Food is great and dinning room very nice. Highly recommend the chef is great. We really like appetizers and soups.

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    Great Pho in Carson City! The noodles are delicious too. Good rice + meat options for kids.

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    10 months ago

    Second time here and everything my wife and I have had has been delicious! Friendly staff.

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    We had my friends birthday their. the food was delicious and amazing!! wonderful service!! highly recommend.

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    This place is a treasure! I was amazed by the food. There were 4 of Us. The food was delicious and…read morethe portions were huge! This place makes authentic food not junk! Very clean dining area. The Owner was very kind and professional. Our meals came out fast. Thank you! As customers we are from Virginia and California and My husband has lived in Singapore and tasted food from many of the surrounding Countries. Enjoy!

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