Pretty clean restaurant in this Asian strip mall. I think even if you're not a Vietnamese cousins aficionado you'll be comfortable here. Some servers speak pretty good English. The pho dishes are all pretty good. I usually get the steak pho. Prices are reasonable. And service is good - responsive. read more

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My first time dining in this iconic stretch of Washington (shameful) and I'll be coming back to Nam Phuong again and again. Food, vibes, service, prices - all impeccable. I went with foodie friends and we all enjoyed everything we ordered. I grabbed #182, a crispy noodle dish with chicken, squid, shrimp, and more. It was so delicious and truly so much food. I also got to try the crepe with tofu which was excellent. Fish sauce, tea, and waters were brought out to get us started, and food came out incredibly fast. I love that this spot is diner vibes and very family friendly. You're really not going to go wrong with anything on the menu. I am not a huge pho fan but am obsessed with vermicelli dishes, so I look forward to coming back and trying more of those ASAP. Thanks for the great meal, Nam Phuong! read more

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If you are looking for a large restaurant in philly for Vietnamese food, this is your place. Situated in a plaza with a bunch of other Vietnamese establishments. There is a parking area. The interior had many tsvkes, some large, some smaller. I believe they regularly host events based on the section of the menu where you can order food for a large group. I got the shrimp with sugar cane wrap dish. It was a diy wrap dish. I was slightly disappointed because I thought the shrimp would be cooked with the sugar cane, but was only served sugar cane on the side. The sugar cane tasted kind of weird too... A little sour... The rest of the platter was loaded with mint, perilla leaves, carrot, cucumber, rice noodles, that you can wrap in the rice noodle sheet that comes with hot water to dip in. I also found a piece of plastic in my rice noodles. This is to say, nothing was incredibly mind blowing, but the food felt nourishing and the interior was spacious. Staff were attentive too and filled up my water regularly. read more

Nam Phuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My go to restaurant on Washington Ave for Vietnamese food. The egg crepe was cooked perfectly- fresh sprouts and shrimp. Beef tips were delicious- tender and flavorful. Pho broth was tasty but not the best. - id stick to the entrees vs soup Service was attentive and came to the table quickly I'll be back again! . read more

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I think this place is good if you are looking for Viet family style meal or just a lot of options on the menu. Overall, food is like standard or above standard. Canh chua (the sou) is normal, not as good as the flavor in Vietnam imo, and also I don't like how they add celery.. Bò lúc lắc (shaking beef) is well-seasoned and very tender. Rau muống xào (stir fried morning glory) is delicious but a little overcooked because the texture is too soft. Cá kho (pottery pot fish) is yummy. Gỏi cuốn (summer roll) is normal but very affordable. Bánh ướt itself is good but the fish sauce is not; the meat comes with it is normal. Broken rice is good too except for the chả trứng (egg quiche). The mì xào giòn portion is huge, well seasoned, and noodle is actually crispy. The congee is a little disappointed. Dồi has way too much pepper, and barely has other organs in the congee. Curry is okay, doesnt have coconut milk like the usual Vietnamese style curry. Chim cút was good. Flan doesnt look pretty but is delicious as it is served w coffee not just caramel. read more

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I went with a big group of friends for dinner. This was my first time dining at the restaurant, and the food and service were good. We had a couple people running late and the staff were very patient and let us take our time to order. For appetizers, we got spring rolls and banh cuon, and both were great; the spring rolls were very crispy and the banh cuon chewy. It was my first time having banh cuon (a friend who had the dish in Vietnam ordered it for the table), and the texture reminded me of cheung fun but a bit thinner. For my main dish, I got a broken rice dish with charbroiled pork and an egg quiche. I can't remember which dish exactly, but I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Over all, the meal was affordable and I had leftovers for at least one meal. I look forward to coming back! read more

Nam Phuong - Banh Cuon Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Any restaurant that has 270 things on their menu (mathematically) can't be good. This is just an irrevocable fact. Jerry's Deli in Southern California couldn't pull it off neither could The Cheesecake Factory. It's just a physically impossible feat to try and concoct that many recipes under one roof! Well, with that being mentioned Nam Phuong Vietnamese restaurant here in South Philadelphia did actually pull this off. Somehow Nam's kitchen CAN make 270 different dishes and do them well. Going over their very extensive menu, the task at hand seemed impossible. Well, all of my concerns were extinguished as each of our ten dishes for us ten patrons came out perfectly. One dish was just better than the next dish; and so on and so on. I'd love to write about each of our choices, but I didn't pay this bill and I didn't know the names of what we ate. It was all classical Vietnamese food that we all enjoyed. So, why not 5 Stars? This really large round table for ten should have had a "Lazy Susan" in the middle so all of us could turn this lazy susan in front of each person to serve themselves. The fact they didn't have this apparatus made this dinner distracting. We were all trying to be so polite, orderly and correct in dishing out our food that it became challenging. Despite this inconvenience, Nam Phuong was an excellent choice for our Pre-Thanksgiving dinner. read more

Nam Phuong - Front - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Super easy to get a seat for dinner! I got the bun with beef. The beef came out wet with some sauce that overpowered the fish sauce that you're supposed to pour over the noodles. I was very disappointed. The fish sauce didn't have any peppers or additional seasoning. The spring roll was good though! And my friend's Vietnamese ice coffee also tasted good. I'd came back and try other things on the menu and update my rating! read more

I wanted Vietnamese, saw good reviews, and knew the neighborhood so decided to give it a try. The free parking is a huge plus!! The staff were very friendly and helpful. They have a large dining area with a lot of tables. It wasn't very busy on a Saturday night. The menu is huge....a lot of choices. For a first timer, it was taking a long time to decide so I recommend checking the menu online first to save time. We tried the soft shell crab special, which was absolutely delicious. I don't know what the sauce included but it was on the sweet side. The summer rolls with shrimp and pork were perfectly wrapped. I'm allergic to nuts so I couldn't try the peanut sauce. I was told it was delicious. It even had chopped peanuts on top. We also shared the broken rice with chargrilled pork. This was my favorite dish. The pork was thinly sliced and had amazing flavor. The vegetables were fresh. They have a full bar. The prices are reasonable for the fresh ingredients. There is a discount for cash. read more

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This is my go to spot on washington when friends are in town and they need more than. Just pho from Pho75. I've tried Pho Today that replaced Viet Huong next door but I still come to Nam Phuong as first choice. We've been coming for decades. I haven't been disappointed by any meals here although remembering prices when an entree was $7 is a fond memory. I don't get to eat out as much as I used to but when I do this is generally my go-to carry out in the area. read more

Nam Phuong - Go Birds - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nam Phuong makes legit Vietnamese food. I've brunched and lunched here with family and friends for years. Nam Phuong is a popular South Philly restaurant. Thankfully there's plenty of seating; room for a crowd. Driving? There's (tight) shopping center parking, and street parking too. They make a mean bowl of pho and there's plenty on the menu if you're not in a soup mood. The lotus root salad is totally killer, the bo luc lac is savory. Who doesn't love beef cubes? Recommended if you need a Vietnamese fix! Dependable, efficient service. Credit accepted. PRO TIP: Want to spice up your meal, and Sriracha won't cut it? Ask for red chili peppers. (I didn't know they offered those until this past week!) read more

Nam Phuong - Pho, with all the trimmings (#152 on the menu) - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If you ask someone from Philly where to go for Vietnamese food, I bet a lot of them would recommend Nam Phuong, it's practically an institution here. We've been here a few times whenever we are in town and the food never disappoints. It's no frill, fast and never disappoints. I personally always get the Bun Bo Hue here, it's like a nice warm hug on a cold day and a soothing reprieve on a hot day. The Bo Luc Luk is always a good bet as well, tender and perfectly seasoned. On the opposite spectrum, the Vietnamese coffee is always a hit or miss, sometimes taste burnt, sometimes disgustingly sweet. So order that at your own risk! Service is fast and prompt. Space is large and airy. Always a great experience read more

Nam Phuong - Signature Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Nam Phuong is one of my go-to spots for Vietnamese food in Philly. The pho is flavorful with a rich, clean broth, and the portions are generous. I also recommend the grilled pork vermicelli -- perfectly charred and packed with flavor. Service is fast and friendly, even when it's busy. Great spot for a casual, satisfying meal. read more

Nam Phuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My friends and I had a great time at Nam Phuong. There were a few things we didn't have before and the team so graciously explained to all to us. The food was fresh and very authentic. We were a large crowd on a Saturday at 10am and the restaurant accommodated us nicely. We will definitely return read more

My daughter & I came in earlier and we were seated right away. We ordered shrimp and pork summer rolls and egg roll (which were both very skimpy for the price we paid) for appetizers. The shaky beef was flavorful and delicious. The charbroiled pork platter was yummy. On the flip side, shredded pork tastes like it was going bad though. We took the Banh Xeo home since we've ordered too much food for only the 2 of us. read more

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Nam Phuong (named after the last queen of Vietnam) is our go to Vietnamese restaurant in Philadelphia...the menu is huge...we have never been disappointed in a meal there. Service is fast, prices are right...my only disappointment, and I think this is true of virtually all Vietnamese restaurants is the paucity of northern Vietnamese dishes...but then...they won the war...they did not leave. Last winter we had dishes in Hanoi and Hue we had never had in this country... And. I think Vietnamese food may be the world's finest cuisine. read more

I came in for evening service. Atmosphere is pretty dark. Plenty of seating inside, which is great for large gatherings. There were several tables of diners. I was promptly greeted and brought to a table. I ordered two dishes since they were about to close soon. Deluxe Beef Pho and Beef papaya salad (which was recommended). 5/5 for Beef papaya salad was fresh and delicious. I would definitely come back to eat this. 3.5/5 for Deluxe Beef pho - Broth was mediocre, but did have a large helping of meats. read more

Nam Phuong - Beef papaya salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Loved my visit to Nam Phuong! I went for dinner with a large group of friends and the staff were incredibly accommodating. They came by with both tea and cold water, and allowed us to really take our time to order. We ordered the spring rolls and banh cuon to share. The spring rolls were perfect with great crunch and great flavor. This was my first time trying banh cuon and I really enjoyed the soft chewy texture of the rolls. I also ordered their bun bo hue and was incredibly satisfied. The soup had a good kick from the spice and a well-rounded depth of flavor. I love pork blood and was so happy that they added a huge chunk of it to my noodles. I will definitely be back to Nam Phuong in the future! There are so many options on their menu so everyone will find something they enjoy! read more

Nam Phuong - 146. Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place never disappoints and has a large variety on their menu. They are QUICK to get your food out & budget friendly read more

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This place never fails! No matter how many times I come here, on any given day or time, whatever I order is always delicious My suggestion: order the combination vermicelli platter with shrimp, pork meatballs and beef in grape leaves. It comes with vermicelli, lettuce, cucumbers and a variety of different herbs. It also comes with rice paper for you to create your own summer rolls. They provide 2 different dipping sauces - traditional sweet fish sauce and a fermented sauce that's more fragrant and is an acquired taste (my favorite). I didn't realize I would get so full from the appetizer that I also ordered their beef pho special (which I ended taking home for later). There was 3 of us and the appetizer alone was a meal! And don't forget to grab a Vietnamese iced coffee for the road because that jawn is addictive and delicious! Definitely my guilty pleasure. read more

Nam Phuong - Combination vermicelli platter - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very good for and fast service. It's a very popular restaurant with an excellent menu. One of my go-toos for Vietnamese food.

Open later than the other Vietnamese places in Washington Ave which was very convenient. Unlike other places, (ahem- Sophia's kitchen and Pho Ha) they actually still serve food until closing which we were eternally grateful for. Service was quick as well. We shared spring rolls which were ok. I wish there would have been more shrimp but tasty nonetheless. The Bún bò Huế was pretty good. I wish it would have been spicier but was still very impressed by the quality of the dish. The place has ample seating with a full bar as well. read more

Nam Phuong - Bún bò Huế - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Nam Phuong is an incredible authentic and elegant Vietnamese restaurant. It must have opened soon after I left Philly in 2001 to California and full circle back. We fortunately fell upon this restaurant when we drove by the circle of Vietnamese restaurants and shops and a lady recommended this restaurant as the best. She was right! The pho was absolutely delicious as was the egg crepe and Vietnamese coffee. We loved the calm, peaceful, entreating ambiance and welcoming service. I remember it as a magical respite as we happily slurped our pho. I will definitely be back for more! read more

Unlike some restaurants (Sophia kitchen), it actually remained open during advertised hours. Ample amount of seating with prompt service. Ordered chicken with peanut sauce and curry. read more

Nam Phuong - Chicken with peanut sauce and curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Absolutely one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in south Philly. The fact that they have large space to have a party amazes me in such a small strip mall. It is situated near an Asian grocery store next to several other Vietnamese restaurants. Parking is generally available and free, however you'll be lucky enough to score a spot. The services are excellent; they will do everything they can to make your meal pleasant. One of my favorite dishes that they have there that I couldn't find anywhere else is the large sized appetizer 124. Pho is on the larger portion end, plenty of bean sprouts to come with. Really great on your wallet. read more

This restaurant was very clean and smells great. Service was amazing, they did not get our order wrong, and got it out in 15 minutes. Food was amazing and very flavorful. They also put like 8 cherries in my Shirley temple. read more

Nam Phuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Service has unfortunately gone downhill. Food quality lacking. Wish it was like it used to be.

I am a big fan of Vietnamese food - but before Philly I had mostly gone to Viet restaurants that sells the more common dishes: banh mi, pho, vermicelli, egg noodle, fried rice, etc. I was so excited to see the Viet restaurants here have more variety. This place especially had many amazing choices. We got the lotus salad instead of the common papaya salad we would usually get. We also ordered shaking beef and clams sautéed in black bean sauce. Lotus roots salad: well done dish and looks so aesthetically pleasing with the shrimp chips. The waitress said the papaya salad doesn't come with the shrimp chips, only lotus one. I'm not used to the flavoring of this dish - so wasn't a big fan. Definitely an acquired taste. Shaking beef (bo luc lac): tastes sooo good, wow I haven't had shaking beef that disappoints. The seasoning is just right - and it pairs so well with the lemon/pepper dipping sauce. This is my new favorite viet dish! Clam sautéed in black bean sauce: amazing!! I love clams dishes in Asian cuisines. So flavorful... the black beans are not your typical black beans, they are fermented black soybeans used in most Asian cuisines. (Similar sauce used in Chinese or Korean style black bean sauce noodle - jajangmyeom) This place is very spacious, if you have a small party, you won't need to make reservations. However, they also have those family style lazy Susan sitting areas for big groups! If you're coming with a group don't forget to make a reservation! read more

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The food was good, but I rate Nam Phuong a 1 star just because the owner (cashiers dishonesty) knowingly short change me $20 dollars . I don't think I will go back.... read more

GOOD FOOD GOOD PRICES. Like that's all I need tbh. Totally coming back, the food comes out in less than ten minutes. Everything was so delicious, will totally be coming back! read more

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Incredibly authentic and delicious Vietnamese food. I loved everything about it. I'm still thinking about my meal. The menu was HUGE and very overwhelming. Service was lackluster cause they were so busy. They all speak English. Don't skip out on this place! read more

Nam Phuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was in Camden and was yelping for places to eat and Philly had the best food options since it was literally across the bridge. I was in a mood for Vietnamese food and found this spot. Upon arrival, this was part of a strip mall where parking was not easy on a weekend, I went around a few times and found a spot, this was around lunch time. The menu has many options. I chose summer roll, vermicelli with chicken, and todays special of soft shell crabs Thai style. The prices are definitely very reasonable and cheap relative to nyc metro area. Summer roll was $4.95, soft shell crabs $19.95 and chicken vermicelli $11.95. The summer rolls were good, the peanut sauce was a bit watery. Chicken vermicelli was standard, they give you decent portions of vermicelli and grilled chicken. Soft shell crabs was fried in a Thai sauce, they gave a lot of soft shell crabs, I think at least three. Service was ok. They didn't really check up on you. And I had to ask for certain things when I expected them to offer it to me. Ambiance was ok, on the darker end. The place was huge, lots of tables everywhere. I didn't have to wait at all. read more

5/5 service. Very fast and attentive 4.5/5 food. We always love their country style beef cubes (#280). It is sauteed flank steak with fresh watercress, with a side of rice. Their vietnamese coffee is really good too! 3/5 ambiance. Just good for a casual dining experience. read more

Nam Phuong - 280. Bo Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came in for dinner, this place is huge and they didn't spread people out as much which was disappointing. We were cluttered in there, waiters wore masks. Plenty of space to park. Ordered Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crepes/pancakes), Bun Bo Hue (spicy soup noodles), Com Thit Nuong (Broken rice with pork chop), Stir Veggies, and Pho. All were ok, family's tummy was satisfied. read more

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If you're looking for an immersion into cultural Vietnamese food, you found it. Things you should know: I. LOCATION The entryway is on the side of the building with the parking lot. They'll have a sign to direct you if you go up to the wrong door (like we did). II. QUALITY Authentic and fresh. Both of the dishes we were served were HUGE in quantity. III. CAPACITY There were a lot of available seats for a Thursday mid-afternoon In my opinion, with a place that dives you so deeply into the dishes of the culture, having someone to guide you with how to properly put the food together is important. And I'm telling you this because you may be missing out on important details (like we did). I'm white and my boyfriend is Korean--we went to Nam Phuong wanting authentic food without doing research. We ordered Bahn Xeo and had no idea what the lettuce was for (we found out after haha oops). read more

Nam Phuong - Ba Vi - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very homey Vietnamese establishment. We walked in around 8:30pm and were seated immediately. My cousin frequents this place so she knew what to order immediately which allowed us to get our order in before kitchen closes. The 3 kinds of meat was the star of the show! Fried shrimp paste, sliced pork patty and basil wrapped beef. We ordered 3 orders of the 3 kinds of meat but it was split into 2 plates for placement on our lazy Susan. 2 types of sauce provided. Your classic fish sauce and a thicker saltier fish sauce. It was very very filling. There were 6 of us splitting these 2 large platters and we ended up taking half of one platter home. Since this type of food is assembled and eaten with your hands, there will be a fishy smell to them for hours after. Haha. But all worth the experience! Also the Bo luc lac was very tender! Highly recommend! read more

Nam Phuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My family loves this restaurant. We even get delivery from here when we're home. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is very comfortable and family oriented. read more

i love this place. the charbroiled pork is my absolute favorite. it's so flavorful on its own and the portion is huge. good for the price read more

Nam Phuong - #269. charbroiled pork over veg with a side of rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

While the food was acceptable, i feel it's important for me to share a concerning hygiene situation. We ordered the roll your own vermicelli wraps. We were confused as why they gave us so many rice paper wraps because it seemed wasteful, but as a staff was cleaning up the table, we saw he didn't throw away the wraps. He brought them back to the kitchen. I was really grossed out by the thought the staff was recycling food that was already on another customer's table. Now I'm not 100% certain that he was reusing wraps, but why else would a server not throw away rice paper right away with the other food scraps? I definitely will not be returning read more

This Thursday I am thankful for Nam Phuong. You are always there for our Vietnamese food needs and cravings. I'm sorry I did not appreciate you more before the pandemic. While some restaurants are temporarily closed, and others closing at 8pm, your hours of operation remain the same, 10am to 10pm. We could always rely on you for a late night dinner run, knowing that the most delicious foods would be sitting there waiting for us at pick up. Just wanted to give you a big shout out and say thank you from the bottom of my heart. #ThankyouThursday read more