I've been looking for another pho spot after one of my favorites received a bad rating. This spot exceeded my expectations from the broth and the meat. My cherry on top is the environment inside the restaurant along with the complimentary noodles! I would definitely come back read more

We love coming here with our toddler. The staff is always super friendly and we love the food here as well.

Great food and service! Enjoyed the shaken beef pho and lomo saltado. We usually go for lunch to beat the rush as it can get busy.

The resturant was in a little plaza with limited parking. There were plenty of room inside when we got there. We were immediately seated. We ordered their chicken wing appetizer, chicken pho w/ beef broth, truffle fried rice, and their coconut coffee. The chicken pho was delicious. The broth was rich and very flavorful. The chicken wings were nice and crispy. The sauce that they coated it with was a fish sauce type of flavor that was quite good. The coconut coffee was pretty nice for a pretty hot day. It had the perfect blend of coconut slush and coffee. The fried rice was just okay. I love fried rice and I critique hard on fried rice. It was soggy and it was missing that hot wok flavor of the char. It did not hit the spot for fried rice. The taste did not hit the spot for me. Other then the fried rice, everything else was pretty good. I would come back to this place if I am craving Vietnamese food. read more

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We went here on a busy Friday night. The food and service here is amazing. We ordered the oxtail fried rice and the pho combination. The pho has unlimited refills on the noodles. We will be back! read more

Really enjoyed my experience at NAM Kitchen! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor, and everything was prepared really well. The portions were generous, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. A great spot in Gardena if you're looking for flavorful food and a nice, casual atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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I've been wanted to try NAM Kitchen for a while and finally got to go with some friends visiting the area! It did not disappoint - all around great flavors, menu options, ambiance and decor, and friendly service. We had dinner on a Saturday night at 8:45pm and signed up for the waitlist at around 8:30pm. We were seated pretty quickly and the hostess was very kind. There was SO much I wanted to try, and I'll def need to come back again soon. Here's what we got family-style: HOUSE CHICKEN WINGS (7 PCS) $14 Crispy chicken wings, black plum, peanut butter, fish sauce. LOMO SALTADO $22 (forgot to take a pic) Viet-Peruvian fusion stir-fry with tenderloin beef, red onion, celery, and tomatoes -- served with rice, thick-cut fries, and aji verde. CAJUN TIGER PRAWNS $21 Grilled tiger prawns, cajun. Found under the Mushroom Garlic Noodle section. PHỞ FILET SHAKEN STYLE $19 Shaken style-wok-seared medium-rare filet mignon with red onion, green onion, and bone marrow oil. Everything tasted great!! The pho broth was delicious and we honestly didn't need to add anything to it. I think my favorite was the house chicken wings. Portions are pretty good and our party of 3 was full and brought home leftovers! I need to come back during the daytime because I really wanted to try their drinks, but the ones I wanted had caffeine. Thanks for a great experience :) read more

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Vietnamese + Peruvian is the best fusion combo hands down. I have been here twice and each time was SO good. Everything is flavorful and so hard to pick what to eat. Cucumber Salad - 10/10 - addicting! Nam's Spicy Wonton -8/10 - good but have had better Lomo Saltado - 10/10 - so good but could pass on celery Cajun Tiger Prawn Garlic Noodle - 10/10 - no notes Pho Short-Rib - 9/10 - super flavorful Service was great - food comes out very quickly and staff is very attentive. The restaurant is clean and spacious - it is a busy and popular spot. read more

Walking into the restaurant, you immediately smell the deliciousness...we arrived about 35 minutes after opening and waited 15 minutes for a table. The food comes out quick, always a plus. The crispy rolls were nice but might get the spring rolls next time. The pho was delicious! The shaken style was intriguing so we got that instead of the combination and it added a lot of body to the broth, yum! The lomo saltado was so inhalable. The fries were perfect, the sauce was addicting, the beef was tender; it all came together well. The wait was much longer by the time we left so I highly recommend coming at opening to avoid the wait. read more

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Waitlist on a Friday night at 7:45 was 30-45 min. Amazing service! All waitstaff were quick, efficient, and attentive to our table. They were friendly, and we were able to flag anyone to help us. We celebrated a birthday here and got a free flan too. We got the short rib pho, shaken beef pho, chicken wings, and spicy wontons. Would definitely recommend the short rib again. Skip the shaken beef pho and spicy wontons. Chicken wings had a great cook, and interesting flavor profile. Really liked how you could get free noddle refills with your pho. Ambiance is very nice it's well lit and clean with some chill pop music. read more

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Finally made it over to NAM Kitchen and I can definitely see why this place gets so much attention. This isn't your typical Vietnamese restaurant--the menu has a really cool Vietnamese/Peruvian fusion to it, and there were honestly way too many things I wanted to try. Everything we ordered came out fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. You can tell they actually put some thought into the ingredients and presentation instead of just throwing food on a plate. The flavors were bold without being overwhelming, and the portions were solid. The atmosphere was another big plus. The restaurant is clean, modern, and has a nice vibe where you could come for a casual lunch but also easily bring someone here for dinner. Service was friendly and attentive without constantly hovering over the table. The only problem is now I need to come back because there were about five other things on the menu I wanted to order . Definitely adding NAM Kitchen to the rotation. If you like Vietnamese food but want something a little different from the usual pho spot, this place is absolutely worth checking out. read more

Went here for a lunch date and got Pho Dac Biet (not pictured), Oxtail Fried Rice and Ribeye Garlic Noodles. The food was delicious honestly I loved it and so did my partner. The oxtail was deliciously tender in the fried rice and the sauce packed immense flavor! Ribeye steak was juicy and tender as well along with the bouncy yummy garlic noodles . Pho was pretty good as well especially after adding the classic aromatics. I wish I could've drank that bowl all the way down but I was sweating because we sat next to the window and it was hot outside oops lol Parking is easy as there's a larger lot out front and back for the plaza. Docked a star because there were a couple flies harassing our plates LOL read more

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Amazinggggggg I was very shocked and how fast the food comes out! They got it on lock!!! Everything we ate was good! Some things I'd get again... prawn garlic noodles and the short rib pho! The ube viet coffee was amazing!!! The drinks are good my friend said she couldn't really taste her matcha coconut drink but i thought it was nice, buttery and light. Eggroll were nice and crispy I like how you can make it into a spring roll they give you veggies and sauce to go with it... Oxtail fried rice was good! Blander than expected but I like bland lol the soy sauce was a nice touch. I mixed mine w the chili oil. Service was great, food came out quick and presentation was 10/10 The chili oil is also so fricking good! They accidentally gave us a small side of pho but let us keep it- thank you servers Will be back read more

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Very solid spot for Vietnamese fusion food. From the moment I walked in, I liked the aesthetic--clean, modern, and warm with plenty of wood tones--and the staff was welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious, and everything I tried was solid. I especially enjoyed the tiger prawn garlic noodles. The shrimp was soft, smoky, and flavorful, pairing really well with the garlic noodles, which had a nice balance without being overly garlicky. The pho was solid as well, and I also tried the truffle fried rice, which was another good choice. Overall, definitely worth checking out if you enjoy Vietnamese food with a more modern, fusion-inspired twist. Found free parking at the lot! read more

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Highly recommend trying this place out! The food is delicious, and there's a reason why it's ranked #3 on Yelp for 2026. We ordered the oxtail fried rice, house chicken wings, cucumber salad, and Cajun shrimp garlic noodles. The highlight for me got to be the Cajun shrimp garlic noodles and the chicken wings! The garlic noodles had the perfect texture and seasoning. The flavors were so well balanced, especially the garlic and butter. The Cajun tiger prawns were plump and grilled to perfection. And the aji sauce is mind-blowing! It's so good that I had to try to recreate it at home. It's the perfect sauce for dipping pretty much everything in. My boyfriend really enjoyed the house wings. He said the sauce was unlike anything he had ever tried before and that they were the best-flavored wings he's ever had. They are definitely spicy, though, so be warned. It seems like the oxtail fried rice is one of their most popular dishes, but we both thought it was just okay. It has a strong basil flavor that almost mimics the flavors of pho. Nothing crazy. The cucumber salad was also good. It's a great appetizer or palate cleanser between dishes. The cucumbers are crunchy, the dressing is flavorful, and it's refreshing. read more

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Loved that they have a waitlist and customers are in and out so there's not much of a wait. The parking lot is horrible though, I was lucky to have found an empty spot. Service was excellent. I know, you'd think service at a Vietnamese restaurant is excellent? Yes. The staff was always on the lookout of empty glasses of water to refill and are quick to direct you where the restrooms are. Food was on point. Short rib pho was so good. Cha gio crispy and had enough of veggies to wrap it with. Lomo saltado was the bomb, the sauce really elevated the dish. And the oxtail fried rice reminded me of a Filipino comfort food, which is corned beef fried rice. Their coffee was perfect too! Overall an amazing experience at Nam Kitchen and loved that they weren't overpriced. read more

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Surprisingly super delicious. Staff was friendly and service was fast. There's inside is modern and well lit and they have high chairs for the little one. The wings and spring rolls were amazing and the pho was comforting. Our eyes were bigger than our tummies so we took the oxtail friend rice to go and it was so delicious the next day for lunch. read more

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I went to Nam Kitchen in Gardena 100% because of the Yelp reviews. They had the top Yelp 100 places to eat and I see why. I wanted Asian fusion. I gotta say, I looked at the pictures and said if they're as good as these pictures, we're good. I had the golden pear salad. FYI, I went with a friend and both of us could not finish that salad it is enough for four people. Then he got the garlic noodles and salmon. Since I'm a ribeye connoisseur, I had the ribeye and garlic noodles. Based on price, they have very good size portions too. Thang was our server. He had a great personality, we talked about the menu and the food, just very helpful. So 10/10 on service and 10/10 on food. That food was delicious. And I'm gonna say ten on timing bringing the food out. Everything was seasoned right. There's only one place that has better garlic noodles and they are in beverly hills, and they're much more expensive. So it's five stars all day. I gotta give my all gas no brakes rating!!! read more

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Delicious food and very nice atmosphere. I tried the Lomo Saltado. It was great. Good flavor but not too overpowering. The fries still stayed crunchy and the meat was very tender. read more

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I was skeptical that this place was in the Yelp Top 100, but after eating there, I understand why. The servers were very attentive. And it's a bright, inviting space. Everything we ate was so well seasoned, even the cauliflower which most places manage to screw up (bland and undercooked). Let's get into what we tried: Cucumber salad: it was beautiful, but I actually prefer mine cut smaller. It didn't mess up the taste though. I do wish the sauce was a little thicker. But a solid dish. Crispy rolls: very good wrapped in the lettuce and basil leaves. Not sure if they'd be as good without. But I'd eat them again. Tiger prawn garlic noodles: those prawns were huge. They were also seasoned very well. And the noodles... awesome! Cauliflower beef garlic noodles: I already mentioned how well the cauliflower and noodles were. I wish the cauliflower pieces were cut smaller so that I could have some in every bite, but not a deal breaker. Same with the beef. They give healthy portions. So I took it home and cut it up myself. Oxtail fried rice: this was, for me, the star of the show! The oxtail was shredded and throughout the dish which I loved. As Guy Fieri says, the rice would have been delicious "served on a flip flop." Also like Guy, I would skip the egg. But so good! I can't wait to go back and try the pho. If the other dishes are any indication, I'm sure it's off the charts! read more

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Pulled up to Nam Vietnamese Kitchen early and it was the best move. No wait, great energy, and super friendly service. The decor is modern, stylish, and surprisingly cozy, definitely one of the cleaner, more polished Vietnamese spots in Gardena. The food slapped. Fresh, flavorful, and comforting without being heavy, "I'm lying, I was full and loving every moment of it." I left already thinking about what I'm ordering next time. This place is an easy repeat visit. Miguel C. read more

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Really good pho and big bowl! I was surprised by the portion ! I got the pho dac biet and we ended the meal with the flan and it came with Vietnamese coffee on the bottom and it was really good! There was siracha, hoisin, and chili oil on the side and it was so good! I was surprised by how big the bowl was it was so filling and it was really good! I love the broth and the service was really nice and quick ! The pho came out so fast ! It was a really good and filling meal ! The presentation is so pretty too ! read more

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5 Stars! A buddy of mine was in town recently, and after turning down every lunch spot I suggested, he said, "Trust me, we're going to NAM Kitchen." He kept telling me the food was great. Looking back, he definitely undersold it...because "great" doesn't even come close. The food was AMAZING! On my first visit, I ordered the Lomo Saltado, and from the very first bite, I knew I'd be back. The flavors tasted authentic, the steak was tender, and everything came together perfectly. It's one of those meals where you stop talking because you're too busy enjoying every bite. The crazy part is I almost ordered the Oxtail Fried Rice that first time. So on my second visit, I finally did, and wow! That dish absolutely lived up to the hype. Rich, flavorful, perfectly cooked, and packed with tender shredded oxtail. I honestly don't know which dish I like more. The food alone keeps me coming back, but the atmosphere makes the experience even better. You're greeted with a smile as soon as you walk in, and they do a great job getting people seated. The only downside, and it's really a compliment, is that depending on what time you go, you might have to wait a little while for a table. After eating here twice, I completely understand why. Good food brings people back. Needless to say, my buddy was right, and I'll gladly admit it. If you haven't tried NAM Kitchen yet, do yourself a favor and go. Just don't blame me when you're already planning your next visit before you finish your meal. read more

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I really really like this place! It's a fusion between Vietnamese and Peruvian/latin flavors! If you can order a bowl of pho, spring rolls AND a lomo saltado, you've got my attention! The flavor is off the chain! The food is plated beautifully! The drinks offered are very tasty! I've been here twice so far and their service is top notch! Super friendly! Super fast! And really really clean! The space is beautifully decorated and their business card is well done! If you're anywhere in the area, I highly recommend coming to try it out! I'm sure you'll be back! read more

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A hidden gem lunch spot. Came here for lunch on a Saturday around noon and got the last 4 seat table. They seem to have fast turnover so the wait times should be minimal. 4/5 House chicken wings - pretty good but had better at pho momma in sac. Light fish sauce flavor with honey. Could be crispier 4/5 meatball pho. They have unlimited noodles which is a plus for those who are hungry but we didn't ask for any extra. They state on their menu that their broth is simmered for 48hrs and without msg. I would say the cinnamon flavor was on the stronger side. Noodles were al dente and they gave a generous amount of meatballs (3-4 meatball equivalent) 5/5 Lomo saltado - not many pho places serve this traditional Peruvian dish but it was spot on. The fries were crispy, beef was tender with "wok air" flavor, and the tomatoes were fresh. Would recommend. 4/5 mushroom garlic noodles with tiger shrimp - not the greatest garlic noodles I have ever had but pretty solid chewy noodles with 6 fried shrimps that were slightly over cooked but with good Cajun flavor. 3/5 Matcha viet coffee nothing spectacular probably would not get again but the coffee was strong. 4/5 lychee peachee and pink petal mocktails were pretty looking and also tasty. If in the mood for a fruity mixed drink worth a try. Overall I was quite impressed by the selection and quality of the food. Service was attentive and the prices are reasonable for LA. Would recommend this place if in the area. read more

Located at the cusp of Gardenia and Torrance, I popped in before a concert at the Forum, since food there is so expensive and often lacking. The Peruvian influence here inspired my choices, although I plan to widen my options in the future, the cucumber salad seemed light and flavorful. It was, too. Crispy Persian cucumbers in hot chili oil garnished with peanuts. I appreciated the server asking about allergies, which, fortunately, I don't have. The Lomo Saltado was my main dish with fries, onions, and tomatoes. The dish sits surprisingly light in the belly, and the tender beef seemed to melt in the mouth. I was pretty full afterwards and felt it was a good meal and value. I like the clean, open space inside, and the employees were all nice and helpful. read more

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The pho was fantastic, service was fast and the server Jesley is very friendly and helpful. Everything on the table was tasty! read more

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Yup, loved it. And I can see why they made Yelp's Top 100 list. It's not just the food, it's the ambience, the service, and the uniqueness of their menu. My friend is a Yelp hawk, and when we visited him in LA recently, he picked this place for dinner. We tried a LOT of different things from the menu, and all of them were solid. For appetizers, we had the Tofu Fresh Roll and the Crispy Roll (Cha Gio). The tofu roll was fresh, soft, and chewy on the outside, with a fresh, crunchy filling inside. It had a lovely, meadowy flavor. The Crispy Roll was delicious too, not too oily and paired really well with the dipping sauce. My daughter had the Chicken Pho. The server was very accommodating and substituted chicken broth for the beef broth for us. It was one of the highlights of our meal: perfectly cooked, fresh, chewy noodles in an umami-forward, comforting broth. Fantastic. We also had the Truffle Fried Rice. It was good, but it sounded more exciting on the menu than it actually tasted. Shout-out to our server, Moon, who was patient and friendly throughout our meal. They did forget one of our orders, and when it finally arrived, it was overcooked and soggy (the Spicy Wontons). But they replaced it even before we could say anything. It was a pity because those wontons were delicious. They just arrived too late for us to enjoy them as an appetizer. Anyway, overall, it was a lovely meal. We left happy, and I'd definitely recommend it! read more

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Food: We tried a mix of dishes here, and overall it landed at about a 4/5 for me. The house fried chicken was pretty good, well marinated with great flavor throughout and a crispy exterior that held up nicely. The cauliflower beef garlic noodles were also good, with rich, savory flavors, though the beef itself was slightly tough to chew at times. The golden pear salad was fine but didn't quite come together for me, I would've preferred the pear without the skin and chopped into smaller pieces to better distribute throughout the salad. The oxtail fried rice, while solid, didn't really stand out and felt more like a standard fried rice than something memorable. If anything, I'd honestly recommend just sticking with the pho here. It's one of their stronger offerings, and the fact that you can get unlimited noodles makes it feel like the best value and most satisfying option. Price: Pricing is pretty typical for a modern Vietnamese/Asian fusion spot. Appetizers like the house chicken wings run around $16, salads like the golden pear are about $19, garlic noodle dishes are in the low‑to‑mid $20s, and dishes like oxtail fried rice come in around $18. Pho is generally in the $15-19 range depending on the protein. Expect to spend about $20-35 per person depending on how much you order, which feels fair for the portion sizes and quality, especially if you go the pho route. Ambiance: The space has a modern, casual vibe with a slightly trendy feel. It's clean and comfortable, making it a good spot for a casual meal with friends or family without feeling too formal. It does get pretty noisy instead with everyone chatting away! Service: Service was good overall, friendly and efficient. The staff kept things moving and checked in appropriately, which is appreciated, especially when the place is busy. Parking: Parking can be a bit tricky. There is actually free decent sized lot available right in the front, but it does fill up quickly, especially during peak hours. Otherwise, you may need to rely on nearby street parking and walk over. read more

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This review has been on my drafts for far too long. I have been trying to conjure up the best words to describe this place. This food is amazing, understandably so given their place in Yelp's Top 100. The way that they make Vietnamese and Peruvian food keen to its authenticity is unmatched. No fusion dishes, just authentic dishes from both cuisines. So good my grandma (who's from Vietnam) and mom say it's one of the best pho's they have ever had. Very flavorful without being overwhelming or overly salty. All of their other food was equally delicious. The only small negative would be that some of the noodles were too oily. But that qualm is minimal considering the flavor of the dishes. We also got their lomo saltado, oxtail fried rice (so good), egg rolls, veggie noodles, and tiger prawn garlic noodles. Out of all of these items, I recommend the pho, egg rolls and oxtail fried rice! Lomo saltado and noodles were good but the others were better. The place fits a lot of people however, it is a very busy place. Expect to wait, especially during dinner hours or the weekend. read more

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Soooo good! I've been looking for a deep flavor pho broth since I've moved here! I'm so glad we went to this place as it's not too far away from home and definitely my new "sick day" essentials. The meat was very tender and the amount of food was very worth it! I believe both ended up being around 37ish dollars which I think is a steal for a meal for two. I wish we had ordered the oxtail fried rice and chicken wings, but that'll have to be visit #2. Service was quick and it had a cool vibe. read more

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Best lomo saltado ever! Quickest service ever ! Great Aesthetic! Soon as you sit down-Boom!!!! Your foods already there!!!!!! Like omfg AYO!!!!!!!!! read more

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I love their beef combination pho since my first visit. Nam Kitchen is my top spot for pho and always within rotation of my cravings. One thing though! These wings are cooked and crispy, but the taste profile needs development. We're used to eating a lot of wings, and these are only 3/5 rating. They're under flavored and odd-flavored. read more

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Very tasty pho soup ! Friendly staff ! Nice atmosphere ! Highly recommend !!! I love this place read more

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The food here is as good as I expected. I tried a few dishes here: oxtail fried rice, wings, and pork cheek. The fried rice surprised me with how much flavor they're actually was from the oxtail. It came with a side of soy sauce that you can pour over the top, but honestly, it doesn't need it in my opinion. The flavor of the meat really enhanced everything enough so that sauce wasn't needed. The wings were salty and sweet, and it was so juicy. it had the perfect amount of crisp and it stayed crispy throughout my 2 to 3 hour dinner with my friend since we were yapping the whole time. The pork cheek is kind of like a pork belly if you're not too familiar and it has a bit of a chew to it since it is more of the texture of cartilage and fat with a bit of meat. So if you're someone that doesn't like the fat pork belly too much then I wouldn't recommend this, but I honestly love the flavor of it. And it was the right amount of sear on all sides. The mock tails might be where its at honestly my friend got a drink and it was delicious. The lychee peach tea is not too sweet and so refreshing. Honestly, such a solid spot and great food and amazing service from all staff. read more

I came here with my family twice already. The pho is amazing. What makes it stand out is the meat, it's so tender! The lychee drink was super delicious. Service is quick and friendly. This is my new go-to pho spot when I'm in the area! read more

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Good vietnamese spot in Gardena area. Service is really good. I got the rib bone pho, the rib was really tender and fall off the phone. The broth is a bit on the sweeter end, which I don't mind. We also got the Lomo Saltado which was good. The filet in the dish was tender & juicy. Some of the fries in the dish were soggy and some were crunchy. My friend really liked the Truffle Fried Rice. Overall, would recommend for the area. read more

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Great food, super nice atmosphere, but the best thing about this place for me is the staff!! All super sweet and attentive they never miss. Lesley was our server tonight and she was incredibly sweet, genuinely made our late night visit special thanks you!! read more

Waited 15 minutes to dine in on a Thursday night for a party of 3. We ordered pho, crispy rolls and ox tail fried rice. Service was quick and attentive. The pho came out first before the crispy rolls. Crispy rolls is served with veggies and is a perfect app. So packed with meat and deep fried to perfection. Pho broth was on point with deep beefy flavor. Made the entire restaurant smell so good. But the star was the ox tail fried rice. This is a must get. Highly recommend this spot. read more

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Yummy asian fusion restaurant Worth the hype Had a group dinner - super busy but got here before rhe dinner rush. Spring rolls were huge and delicious Eggrolls were crispy Tried the pho, salmon garlic noodles, and lomo saltado Pho - amazing Salmon garlic noodles - noodles very garlicky, salmon a bit overcooked but paired well with green sauce Lomo saltado - portion huge n very flavorful Restaurant super clean Service was on point Takes cc. Would definitely be back Parking a bit tough - a lot of spots are reserved for certain restaurants read more

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