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    NAM Kitchen - Gardena

    4.8 (2.6k reviews)
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    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    TIGER PRAWN GARLIC NOODLES
    Adrienne G.

    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!

    YUZU PEPPER PORK CHEEK
    Miguel C.

    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.

    Lomo Saltado
    Matthew J.

    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.

    Beef Lomo Saltado
    Tom B.

    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!

    TOFU FRESH ROLL (2)
    Chinmay S.

    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!

    Cucumber salad $9
    Paul S.

    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.

    House fried chicken
    Shirley B.

    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.

    VEGETABLE AND TOFU GARLIC NOODLES
    Chassidie L.

    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.

    Shannon W.

    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.

    OXTAIL FRIED RICE
    Dante B.

    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.

    Jay B.

    I had been hearing about the Pho at Nam for quite some time...I mentioned Nam to my Sister & she said they are on her favorites short list...Now, I had to go...it was as good as advertised...I first heard of them on TikTok & the hype is real...now on my Favorites List

    Julie N.

    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

    SHRIMP FRESH ROLL (2)
    Cary N.

    The restaurant is very busy but the wait wasn't too long at all. The restaurant is open and has lots of seating. The servers work very hard and are very friendly. The shaken beef pho was very good. The beef was tender and flavorful. The broth was clean and well made. One of the best I have had. The summer rolls are nice and refreshing; a great sharing appetizer.

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    Does Nam Kitchen take lunch reservations?

    They have a sign in sheet at the front when you walk in to put your name, party size, and phone number down. If there isn't a wait at the time, you are usually just seated immediately without having to sign in.… 

    Do they have their beer and wine license yet?

    I saw their alcohol menu last week I went so I think it's safe to say yes.

    Is it gluten free?

    yes I believe they have gluten free options if you request it and ask the waiters.

    When will the Torrance (Lomita?) location be open? On Arlington?

    Hi, thank you for asking! Our second NAM Kitchen location in Lomita is currently under remodeling. We're aiming to open by the end of this year or early 2026. The address will be:… 

    Hi there! I was wondering what your vegan options are? Meaning no meat/seafood(including broth), dairy, eggs, and honey. :)

    They had one vegan option on the menu when we went - and it was delicious! It would be nice if there were more, but that one option will get us back to this restaurant again.

    Do they have tv screens?

    Yes

    Do you accept cash as a form of payment?

    Yes they do and you can even get a 5% off if you use cash as well!

    Can we order from Grubhub?

    Yes, you can order on Grubhub, Uber , Doordash and Toast Online

    Do they serve wine and beer?

    Soon, they are waiting for approval for their license to serve beer and wine.

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    Came in for dinner after the gym and the food really hit the spot…read more The grilled pork banh mi was better than what we've had before. Bread was perfectly toasted. The pho dac biet was delicious and the broth was better than I remembered. Service was fast and great.

    i've been on the hunt for a good viet spot around my area, so i stopped by here around 4:45 pm on a…read moreTuesday! there is a good amount of seating, and it definitely gets more crowded by 5:45 ish. i like the clean layout/lighting, and the servers were very kind and helpful. bun bo hue dac biet: 4.5/5. i ordered this without the blood pudding. the broth doesn't come spicy to make it more palatable, so i added a decent amount of chili oil. i also like my bun bo hue very flavorful, so i wish they had some mắm tôm (vietnamese shrimp paste) on the side to add in addition to the chili oil. the servers let me know that they have it available at their fountain valley location! overall it was good portion size and was good flavor after the chili oil! thai tea: 5/5 - the tea flavor in this drink was strong and definitely not watered down, it also comes in a good size.

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