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    NEM

    3.4 (336 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Open 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Order station inside
    Lindsey D.

    Located in a very busy plaza so parking may be challenging. It's also a small store front you walk up and order and the menu is on TV screens kind of hard to read since there is a glare from the window. Cash is recommended as you will get a 5% discount on your order. I got 3 nem cuon and 3 bo bia. The order came out quickly in less than 5 minutes. The nem cuon was good and the dipping sauce was still warm. However I still prefer Brodards rolls better. The Bo bia was terrible. They added little shrimps into and I was not expecting that I have never had Bo bia with shrimp in it. It made me nauseous. There wasn't lot of filling either this fell very short in my books I would skip the Bo bia. If you're in the area, can find parking, have cash, and are craving nem cuon, try it. Other than that I would say skip it.

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    Trish A.

    this is a nem spot located in a tight parking lot. area is also a little sketchy and it felt unsafe to walk around for too long. the service is quick and they accept tap to pay. the flavors are good and savory. may come back, just not too sure about the safety of location.

    Menu as of 6/27/25
    Corona S.

    A good choice for nem nuong rolls! I like coming here because they're easy to order with and you can just run in, pay and grab them. I'll call the same day and they have it ready in 20-30 minutes. It's a small place so take out only. Parking can be a bit challenging since it's a small lot.

    Joyce D.

    Great alternative to Brodards. Their spring rolls are fresh and go well with the dipping sauce they provide. Don't forget to take off the Saran Wrap when eating. We ended up ordering a party tray which was 20 pieces of the nem for $45. We ordered there and it came out incredibly quick. They said to wait 5-10 mins. Parking can be rough because it's a corner plaza with a small lot shared with multiple businesses.

    Christopher T.

    The quality had changed over the time from when they opened to now. It was tasty, yummy tasting that just lingered in your mouth, especially with their dipping sauce...it was unique, savory and packed with favor. Plus the prices are way cheaper which is understandable over the time. Especially with currently economy. The rolls now are good, fresh but the favor isn't there and the dipping is just okey. Their other rolls are good too. This place is for pickup or to go only. I would recommend call first and stop by for p/u since parking lot is small. It shares with 5 other stores for less than 20 parking lots. It can be and will be a headache during the weekends and holidays for sure. Shop is small and with dark red paint and minimal decor beside the menu signs and their phone # on the wall. Service is nice and helpful. If you just walk in and placed an order, you might have to wait for 5-15mins depending how busy they are but there's a small bench to seat for waiting.

    Hannah N.

    After coming back to the shop after some time, I felt that the spring rolls were no longer as good as before. They were very dry and hard, and the sauce was watery. The spring rolls were already cold right after I received my order. The staff looked very tired and not very cheerful.

    Too much noodle and bean sprouts. Sweet Tamarind sauce, not peanut sauce

    I'm sorry but this is the worst rolls I've ever had. Starting with the peanut sauce that tasted nothing like peanut. The sauce is a very sweet tamarind sauce. Spring rolls have too much noodle and bean sprouts. I had to pick out the noodle and bean sprouts. The sauce was unbearable. I dont know how they couldn't even get the basic sauce right. Dont listen to the online hype, go to Brodard or any Viet restaurant

    Shrimp and pork roll
    Mary Grace G.

    Great rolls and friendly staff. This is a to go place and nowhere to sit. The price for the food is good too!

    Originally a 3 pack of nem coun.

    Located in a small plaza, the parking spaces are designed for compact cars btw. It was a simple menu, which is great because they are selling food for what their specialty is. You order at a counter and it's all straightforward. The menu is on a tv screen. It's a clean spot with two small benches to sit at while you wait. I got the nem cuon. It comes out wrapped individually, the portion size is a bit smaller then a some spots I go to. I have mixed feelings and wouldn't say it's bad but it's not amazing. The dipping sauce is clean and warm. I would say check it out and give it a shot.

    Nha Trang Sauce
    Andrew E.

    Nem nuong cuon has a very special place in my heart. Unfortunately it's not always good. But NEM? NEM did it just the way I like it. This place is a take-out only spot. Ambiance is appropriate for that kind of operation. They pump out Nem Nuong like clockwork. I got the party platter, which had 20 pieces. Perfect amount. They also give you a whole tub of Nha Trang sauce. Perfection. I called ahead and the lady on the phone was prompt, clear, and had excellent customer service skills. I asked for 20 pieces and she had them done in 15 minutes. My girlfriend and I couldn't contain ourselves. We got into the tray and finished half before getting the the party, blasting Sublime We took a trip to Garden Grove. Smelled like Lou Dog inside the van

    Em ghé mua 5 nem nướng sáng nay khoảng 9:20-30 Nem nướng bị chua, cashier thái độ không tốt. Chất lượng không còn như hồi trước.

    Cheryl N.

    I saw this fast food caterer many times but was always suspicious but somehow after buying my desserts at Hien Khanh next door I read reviews n said at 4.5 stars how could I go wrong? Well that was a disaster. Trust me it was that bad, where do I begin? The Bo bia was a joke, don't even try, the supposedly egg didn't have a mother!!! Omg it was like a plastic strip, I hope it was not Bill Gates lab meat n even made w 3d printer, not a joke! Lab chicken already sold next to beyond meat, better check what you are buying, this was plastic egg not lab chicken so my guess is that it was made w powdered eggs but my point was it was fake n had zero taste, the roll was stuffed w so much veggies not enough herbs or sausage, the hoisin sauce was ok. The nem nuong taste was not bad but the sauce was so fake, funny yellow artificial color what in the world was that? I ate them w the hoisin sauce as I ditched the Bo bia. They wrapped so tight w Saran Wrap it was hard to break it open, I almost ate it had I not seen the sign warning us to remove the Saran. What a waste of money I miss the real nem nuong I just had in Saigon grilled on real charcoal briquettes.

    Mike L.

    Came on a Wednesday at 5pm. Not busy at all so I was able to place my to go order quickly. Went with the nem nuong rolls, chao tom rolls, basil chicken wings, and the garlic fries. Order was prepared pretty fast so rushed home to enjoy the meal because it smelled awesome. In my opinion, the rolls were on par with another popular roll place. Almost exact copies except for the dipping sauce. Wings and fries were not bad either, but the rolls were my favorite. Would consider coming back.

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    Solid mini banh baos and chicken wings! Fast service. Togo type of place. Enjoyed the deals.

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    Very good food and nice service quick order . Love the nem cuon . Would recommend to try

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    the sauces are really meh. The rolls themselves are fine, so i ended up having to make my own dipping sauces

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    The NEM rolls are AMAZING!!! I've never had yummier rolls than these and I love the crunch it has! The sauce served with it is so delicious.

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    Ask the Community - NEM

    Did they move to another location? Thanks

    How are their goi Cuon pork and shrimp rolls? Does it have mints and other herbs or just lettuce and chives?

    They have some Vietnamese herb on it. But you can tell us what you don’t want. We can make it for you.

    Do they have vegetarian options?

    Most of their rolls are made to order. You can always request not to include meat, at least at the store by TK supermarket.

    How is this sauce compared to brodard?

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