It was my first time here, and I really enjoyed the fried spring rolls, especially with the homemade sauce they were delicious. The service was friendly, and the place had a nice, welcoming atmosphere. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and a nice place to try. read more

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Really surprised that I didn't give this place a review. Their cuisine is yummy. Not the cheapest when it comes to Vietnamese food, but definitely very tasty. Their seafood (scallops, razor clams, etc.) in specialty sauces are the bomb. Waitresses are young and sometimes need to be more customer/work focused rather than loitering and chit-chatting. Definitely opportunities for improvement here, but overall staff are friendly. The real highlight of this restaurant is the food. Close to the east side; some would even consider this area East SJ, so the exterior may appear a little sketchy, but look past that, and you'll be pleasantly surprised with how delicious the cuisine is. Located in a small plaza. Parking lot is available. read more

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They are super friendly, fast and helpful. It's very clean, decor is beautiful and relaxing inside feeling taken care of. The food was delicious and flavorful best pho I've ever had even better than pho Kim long. they serve you well and hook you up feeling full and content. very grateful for them they show you how it done. Worth every penny. read more

Nem Restaurant - After cutting up the beef rib with the scissors - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I used Nem restaurant to cater a few dishes for my 50th birthday celebration and they did not disappoint! The communication from start to finish was impecable. Trinh was amazing! Never seen her without a smile. Delivered on time as promised ! The food was truly outstanding. My guests loved every dish to the last serving. There were so many choices Trinh had to assist with downsizing my menu. Nevertheless I couldn't help myself. I ordered the garlic noodles, large shaken beef, seafood egg rolls, and garlic butter wings. The food was delivered hot and ready! I can't wait to dine in here with friends and family guys! Go check them out and support this local business Tell Trinh hello for me! She is a doll read more

Nem Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I have been here multiple times and finally leaving a review. I have seen a few variations of the menu over time as it has changed a lot. Of you are looking for a family style dinner or lunch, this is the spot. This place is like Vietnamese comfort food. Eating here is just like home cooking. It's like how my momma would cook it. Everything was good and have not had a bad dish yet. read more

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Randomly decided to give Nem Restaurant a shot and this place did not disappoint!! The food tasted homemade and service was great. For 2 entrees, 1 side of rice, and 1 order of fries it cost us $44 in cash. If you are craving Vietnamese food, I would give this place a try. The menu has a wide selection and included photos!! The photos really helped me decide which one I wanted. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We decided to sit outside. The outdoor seating was filled with grapes, passion fruit, Thai chilies, and other herbs growing. read more

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Came here at 6pm on a Thursday night... we were the only table the entire time... my mom complained that it was freezing inside the restaurant and luckily they were kind enough to bump up the heat so honestly they got a star for that. Food kinda came out pretty slow considering we were the only table. 2.5/5 Braised catfish in claypot. Extremely small portion and very oily. Also came with a few pieces of the pork belly and the side of the pickle mustard greens. Pickled greens wasn't really pickled. Nothing really to write about it terms of flavor. 3/5 shaking beef. Again very small portion. Beef cube was cut so small it just didn't feel meaty. Was a little overcooked as well. Nothing to write about for flavor either. 3/5 basil clams. Wasn't washed properly, so had a lot of sand and grit. This dish was a lot better in flavor and I did like it. The clams were huge though. 3/5 crispy pan fried noodles with beef. Nothing special read more

Ambiance: I'm sorry, but it's a 2/5 for me. The place was cluttered and it's a bit of a ghost town in there. The space just didn't feel thought out but attempts are being made. The interior could definitely use some experienced consulting but we all go to these mom and pop Vietnamese hole in the walls for the food and nothing else. Service: Was pretty good but we were literally 1 of 2 parties in the entire restaurant. Hard to give them a rating in such a scenario so I'll refrain from doing so in this review. Food: The tamarind prawns were a bit tart but the cook on the prawns were good. Generous portion size but a bit too heavy handed on the sauce so the dish felt out of balance. 3/5 on this one Canh chua was great and equipped with the flavors I expect. The Canh chua here leans more on the sweet side vs. the sour side but not too far from what I normally expect. Solid 4/5 The ca kho came with pickled mustard greens which I'm a fan of. Not something everyone enjoys but if you're looking for that pop of acidity, then definitely give it a shot. The cook on the fish itself was good but the sauce was a little runny, and it didn't have that thick caramelized consistency that great ca kho has. A decent 3/5 for me on this one Overall: This is not a place I would take someone on a date to. The ambiance is simply not there and their menu formatting needs desperate help along with the decor. The menu lacks guidance to someone who isn't familiar with Vietnamese food and they could use some better pictures. I would say this is good for takeout or for a lazy day where you don't want to cook. Not a special occasion spot but that's ok! 3/5 overall read more

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Came here for family dinner on a Saturday evening. My brother called and made a reservation. They were seated before I even arrived. Food: So they don't have anything vegetarian noted on their menu, but they were willing to make me my own dish. My brother called ahead and asked if they were able to do so beforehand. They said they could make stir fried noodles, noodle soup, and fried rice vegetarian. I went with the stir fried noodles. They were flavored well, and it was a good portion. Definitely worth sharing! My family really enjoyed their food. My dad enjoyed it so much that he was telling the server and the front counter person that they need to do better at advertising because the place should be packed with how much he enjoyed the food. My dad doesn't like a lot of restaurants so this was high praise. Service: Service was friendly and quick. My family was seated very fast. My vegetarian option was ready in a good time after ordering. As with most Asian places, they don't stop by to check up on you, but servers were easy to flag down when we needed something. The Vietnamese hot pot took the longest to come out, but that's pretty standard in every restaurant I've been to. TL;DR - delicious Vietnamese food with standard service & high praises from my dad read more

Nem Restaurant - Veggie stir fried noodles (not on the menu directly) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I ordered the sweet and sour catfish soup. The taste was perfect. Not too sweet. Other restaurants put 2 small pieces of fish in their soup but NEM always puts 2 big pieces of fish. NEM is a very clean and organized place. The service is also excellent. My iced tea is always refilled and the staff is very friendly. There is always plenty of parking for NEM customers. It is the perfect place to eat Vietnamese food. read more

Nem Restaurant - Sweet and Sour Catfish Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

First, I would just like to say that I'm BAFFLED why this place isn't more popular. The food is so good!!! Honestly, upon first entering on a Saturday during PEAK lunch time and seeing a completely empty restaurant, many things go through my mind: "is the food bad here?" "Are all the ingredients old due to lack of turnover?" My worries quickly disappeared as my food was not only fresh but DELICIOUS! The water spinach stir fried with garlic was top notch! They stir fried it with chicharrones which gave the dish great texture and flavor. The tamarind shrimp was sour but also complex and amazing. I highly recommend the seafood egg roll as an appetizer! It's a spacious and clean restaurant with great service. There's even ample parking for just the restaurant itself. I really hope this place gets more business because they really deserve it! read more

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If you want to try delicious Vietnamese food, you have to come here. I'm from San Francisco, and before, whenever my family craved Vietnamese food, we would drive all the way to Los Angeles. But ever since we discovered Nem Restaurant, our favorite spot has moved to San Jose. The restaurant is clean, neatly arranged, and has a very authentic Vietnamese feel. The menu is diverse, the ingredients are fresh, and every dish is delicious. The seafood dishes are freshly prepared and delicious. My kids especially love the sauces for the snails. Sturgeon and Chicken Hotpot, in particular, is truly special. The staff is enthusiastic, friendly, and very quick. By our third visit, they even remembered our faces! Will come back and support Nem Restaurant :) read more

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Ok so Im a former elite member that wanted to comes out of the woodwork cave I've been in. Took my gf and her mom here after seeing the reviews. Please take note: Food portions were tiny for the price. Temp of the room was super cold. Also, no one in the restaurant but us three. But... really? braised Cats fish had TWO small pieces. Clam dish had like 7 pieces lol..and were SANDY. No. Like what. Do NOT come back here. Unbelievable the small portions for the price. Believe and trust that read more

I always come here her seafoods. The taste of foods are different from each time I visited. Service is good.

I came here on a Saturday night at 6 and it was super empty. There were lots of plants, quiet music and nice paintings. They seem to specialize In exotic seafood in sauces soups and stir fry. We ordered a braised catfish and clams in their nem #1 sauce. Braised catfish: 3.5/5 I was a bit disappointed by the quantity there were only 2 pieces and a few tiny pieces of pork in there. The catfish was a bit dry but the sauce was good. Clams: 5/5 super fresh and the sauce packed nice heat. They were plump and juicy. The food came out super fast and we scarfed down all our food. read more

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Food and service were great! Highlights were the unique and delicious fish hot pot in sour bamboo broth. The snails in coconut milk was delightful, and the ca kho to was perfectly cooked in a sauce that was well balanced. The other dishes ordered were great too! Above all, I especially appreciate our hostess being upfront about the freshness and portion sizes of certain dishes that were not in season. read more

Super excited to find a restaurant that served sea snails and razor clams ! I don't see too many restaurants that offer these types of options. When i went, it wasn't busy but they do have ample amount of seating inside. Service was very prompt and nice. The menu is hugeee, it has so many options to choose from. This is what I ordered: Salted Fish Fried Rice (3/5): This was good, but I couldn't taste the salted fish at all, so it tasted like normal fried rice. Lemongrass Stir Fried Frog (5/5): Definitely a must try! If you never had frog before, it really does taste like chicken. This dish was so flavorful and definitely a favorite! Grilled Canada Whelks with Fish Sauce (3/5): This was okay. I really wish it would've been more seasoned. Of course, the fish sauce helps but it wasn't as flavorful as I'd imagined it to be. Razor Clams in Butter Sauce (2/5): I tried this with a couple of my friends and one of them really enjoyed the butter sauce. Me and my other friend did not. It's buttery but it has a sweet and a very distinct taste to it that I couldn't figure out. I'm not sure what they added to it, but there's a specific taste to it. Overall, it was a good experience to try more "adventurous" foods. The service was good and the food came out pretty quick. Personally, I think the whelks and razor clams could have been flavored better, but id come back to try different flavors/sauces. Especially since there's not too many restaurants that serve these options. read more

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Absolutely my favorite exotic Vietnamese restaurant in San Jose! Food always comes out in a timely fashion. Food: (everything is so tasty here) Mussels Fried rice Clams ...only to name a few Service: Everyone is friendly and attentive Outside dinning: I usually eat outside at their patio, which they are also dog friendly. Lovely decor read more

Nem Restaurant - Cali fried rice and mussels - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Giving this hidden gem a solid 5 star! I've been eating here for a while now and it's never busy but I think it's the location. Either way, we haven't been disappointed. The food is all pretty good and the price is reasonable. The service is attentive too. They give alittle cash discount but also takes credit card. My fav is the garlic butter razor clams and the scallion onion blood clams are so yummy! We always get the catfish claypot and tamarind soup to share, the portion is good for 2-3 people. My kids like their rice plates and pasta bo luc lac. I do recommend this place for your family meals and seafood fix! Spacious and clean as well, yay! read more

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We had a good overall experience at Nem for dinner. I was excited to try the seafood dishes but two of them (whelk and razor clam) were overcooked and rubbery. Not a good experience, especially having tried the same dishes at other local restaurants and in Vietnam. The clams with the Nem special sauce were great though. We also enjoyed the braised catfish (ca kho) which also had small pieces of pork belly. Yum. The canh chua soup and veggies were good, but the fish was a bit overcooked and tough as well. I increased my rating by one star after the staff responded with some good points. I appreciate their effort and willingness to receive and apply feedback. read more

Horrible business. no customer service at all. This place should not be in business if they don't care about the customers. Geez. We came with a party of 11 on a Saturday for lunch. We were the family there. They had no one else but they couldn't even stick around to take our orders and bring them out properly. Three ladies did nothing much but walk around. When the food comes out, it was cold. Also looked to be reheated and not new. Everything we ordered was not great. Edible at best but not good. Don't waste your time or money here. read more

This spot definitely gives Dong Que a run for their money. For those that don't know Nem serves Vietnamese seafood family style authentic to how it's served in Vietnam. Restaurant is very clean and nice. No wait at all which is why I decided to try it. Food came out pretty fast and every dish was very flavorful and unique to their style. Portions were good. Service was decent. This might be my new to go for this type of Vietnamese food. What we ordered: Stir fried corn (bap xao) Fried Quail with garlic butter (chim cut Chien bo) Salted fish fried rice with chicken (com Chien ca mang) Whelks with nem #1 sauce (oc huong xao) Prawns with special sauce (salted egg) (Tom rang) read more

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Such a special experience! I'm so glad I got to try this. Inside is spacious and filled with lots of greenery, I appreciate the thought put into the aesthetic here. Very welcoming and comfortable! Loved the whelk with golden sauce!! Golden sauce being salted egg. It was my first time trying whelk and thought it was more memorable with the sauce. Forgot which soup we ordered, I loved it personally but I can see where this may not be an experience for everyone. Lovers of fishy, somewhat sweet/sour tastes will enjoy this! Flavors are really bold, but I find it really comforting. Highly recommend if the dry Cali air has cast a spell on your throat (like it did mine), and can find this soup magical as an instant remedy! read more

Nem Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Today was my first time here and I came for lunch with my colleagues. Luckily, one can speak Vietnamese so he called ahead maybe 5 minutes before they opened in order to have a few appetizers ready by the time we got there. I'm not too adventurous when when trying new things so I can proudly say I tried the horn snails in the coconut milk. Flavoring was good and it was just easy to suck the shell so I wouldn't have to chew. The crispy seafood eggrolls were also one of my favorites, which was really good with the creamy sauce it came with. Shaken beef is usually my go to when I order a rice dish at a Vietnamese restaurant and this one didn't disappoint. The beef was tender and saucy. The red rice was flavorful. I would totally get this again. Overall, everything we ate was quite delicious and I'm glad my colleague introduced our group to this spot. I will be back! read more

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09/28/2024 is the date for my wedding. I planned to cater food to the church after wedding mass. I heard about Nếm restaurant. I came by to be curious. They provided me the bill that less than $4500 for 110 people, which included free milk tea drinks and decorations. Feed back from my weeding's guess, they so happy that they can eat Vietnamese food instead of Chinese food at Dynasty or anywhere else. They thrilled with the food, they said they cannot stop eating. Half of my guests ended up going home with a take-out food box because there was so much food. I recommend Nêm for parties, family events, etc. Go with( gỏi tiến vua, bánh hỏi thịt nướng, cánh gà chiên nước mắm, tôm trứng muối, miến xào cua, cơm chiên, nuôi xào bò) I attached my bill and weeding video, picture. read more

Nem Restaurant - Bill for 110 guests - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Finally had a chance to make it out to this restaurant. My girl and I dined her for lunch and ordered their House Special Seafood Hotpot. The seafood was a combo of jumbo shrimp, mussels, clams, octopus, fish, squid, and fish balls. The vegetables had the typical ones used for Vietnamese hotpot and the noodles provided were more than enough for our party of two. Broth was light with a hint of spice for heat. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor dining. Service was quick and friendly. Finally, the menu has a lot of options so good luck with deciding -- just make sure you visit this place when you're feeling really hungry for Vietnamese cuisine. P.S. these guys have a whole drink menu going on that's pretty unique -- Passionfruit Soda, Sugarcane, Kiwi Soda, etc. read more

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I was absolutely blown away by the food at this unsuspecting restaurant! Canh Chua is my fav vietnamese soup and this one was perfectly sweet-sour-salty. The okra, banana stem and fish were all perfectly cooked. Also got the Calamari and claypot catfish-- which were also perfection. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu-- especially the hot pot!!!! read more

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This place is nicely decorated and sort of modern compared to most Vietnamese restaurants. Food was pretty darn good! I ordered Bun Rieu, presentation was better than usual Vietnamese restaurants. It came in a nice big while soup bowl with lid. Broth is what makes the Vietnamese noodle soup taste good. What I ordered was very concentrated and full of flavors. Strong taste of shrimp paste. This is not for someone who doesn't like fishy smell. Their rieu is different from typical restaurants, but not as fluffy as others. There was three us us that went at 11:30am on a weekday. The place was empty. I hesitated initially... their service was great for an Vietnamese place, however, service was extremely slow... or maybe I'm so used to the typical Vietnamese places that brings their food out within minutes. At this place, considering there was nobody dining in nor seeing any takeout orders waiting... it took them over 20 minutes to serve the three of us with two bun rieu and one pho bo. Therefore, I can't give them a HMDI when star... my coworker also had mentioned that we were in a time crunch. Anyways, this is a little hidden gem, price doesn't seem to be inflated yet at this time. Portions huge! Should be back. read more

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Five stars for this authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Hidden in a quiet strip mall cut off by VTA trolleys, so far this place has staying power! I was craving for seafood hot pot, I wanted the kind with bone broth, fresh veggies, real seafood and Nem really delivered. We ordered a hot, spicy and sour pot. It was really flavorful and plentiful. Also on the menu are other seafood yumminess like grilled prawns, razor clams, oysters, mussels and a wide variety of shellfish. Other land dishes like shaken beef, roasted quails and rotisserie chicken are available as well. Service was excellent! I wish they served beer but other than that, it was a very good meal! read more

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The service here is phenomenal everyone is friendly and attentive. They had multiple large parties inside so we were seated outside and they brought us personal fans and checked on us often to make sure we were well taken care of. When we asked for chili peppers the sweet lady offered us some from her garden and it was delicious. I could go on and on about the service but the best part was the food. Packed with flavor and good sized portions. We ordered razor clams 5/5 Bo luc lac 4/5 Banh mi thit nuong 3/5 morning glory vegetable 5/5 Bo xao hanh cuon. You can make your own rolls, came meat on a sizzling plate, veggies, and pears. The sauces that came with it were so good 6/5! We had such a great experience from the food to service we highly recommend giving Nem Restaurant a try! read more

Arrived here for dinner and the entire restaurant was bare. Thinking that we might have made a bad decision, we continued despite the lack of patrons and wanted to see what this little mom & pop shop had to offer. The menu is quite long but a majority of items were appetizer|Viet bar food. Items vary from snails, shellfish, rice plates, baguette sandwiches, hotpot, and pho. Dinner consisted of: -Bo Luc Lac w/ Com Do [shaken beef with red rice] -Bo Luc Lac Xao Nui [shaken beef with macaroni] -Oc Len Xao Dua [horn snails in coconut milk] -Oc Mong Tay Xao Bo Toi [razor clams in garlic butter] Cons: -They don't carry Diet Coke. I'm sure this isn't something that regularly happens but c'mon!!! -Employees kind of hover around you assuming you're ready to order & they legit just handed off the menus. LMAO!! -Veggies missing from my cubed beef plate and that wasn't a request made. We ended up having to ask an employee about the omitted vegetables. -Portions are kind of small for the price you're paying. -While the snails in coconut milk were delicious, the lack of preparation caused for a lot of the snails to be wasted. I couldn't manage to get them out regardless how hard I tried. You honestly get a lot of wasted pieces. BOOOOOOO!!!! Pros: -The restaurant is super clean & very inviting. Chairs seem brand new and the high chair provided wasn't sticky & was genuinely clean. This normally isn't the case when it comes to dining out- believe me I know!! -Staff is very friendly. They accommodated a few requests that I wanted to have done for my toddler. -Our entire meal was absolutely delicious and everything was cooked perfectly. This was hands down the best coconut sauce I've ever had in my snails-nothing bland or watered down here and it comes with a little kick of spice!! The razor clams where plump, juicy, and were really enjoyed. Meats where cooked medium and each bite was super tender. 4 stars, factoring the small hiccups. Being that this is a newer business, there are a few things that should get ironed out before they can shine at their truest potential but I have absolute faith in Nem. Compliments to the chef, your flavorings are spot on!! read more

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Anyone get phantom preggo cravings? I'm not talking about chips and ice cream, unless you're scooping out ice cream with some chips. YUM. I woke up early Saturday morning with phantom preggo cravings and this time it was...snails. Not bougie escargot but Ốc, the Vietnamese drinking kind. This meant one thing...mini road trip to Man Jose! Nếm Restaurant serves an array of Viet drinking food (oysters, snails, clams, octopus, balut, etc), hot pot, and more mainstream items like pho, bun, and com plates. No booze; at least none was listed on the menu. They're open for takeout, delivery (3rd party apps), indoor dining, and outdoor dining. Staff wore masks properly. Do note, depending on who's working, there may be a language barrier. F O O D * Ốc Hương Xào Sốt Nếm #1: Stir-fried Whelks w/ Nem #1 sauce ($13.95): https://bit.ly/3sQtfZl For the whelks (sea snails), you can choose from several sauces: garlic butter, golden sauce = salted egg, tamarind, and nếm #1. It wasn't stated on the menu so I asked what nếm #1 was and our server said, it was "almond". I thought I misheard but he said, "yes, almond...I think you will like it." Cool, except it wasn't almond and it was more like chili garlic. Not a big deal but I think they should update their menu to avoid confusion. Unfortunately, the whelks were overcooked so they were unpleasantly tough and very hard to chew. The nếm #1 sauce was flavorful and AZN spicy with a touch of sweetness. * Ốc Nhật Nướng Mỡ Hành: Grilled Giant Japanese Clam w/ scallion oil, peanuts ($14.95): https://bit.ly/3yleuyK Sadly, like the whelks, the clam was overcooked too so it was dry and tough (not enough scallion oil). * Cá Kho Thịt Tộ: Caramelized Catfish & Pork Belly Claypot ($14.95): https://bit.ly/3Dn3QeA The caramel sauce was rich, bold, and salty so rice is a must. Like the other seafood items, the catfish was overcooked. It also wasn't the freshest and had a strong muddy flavor. The pork belly were sliced like lardons so you don't really get that fatty, meltingly soft goodness. * Cơm Thịt Nướng: Grilled Pork over Rice ($10.95 + $1 egg): https://bit.ly/3Dn4xVe Given their specialties, not a dish we thought to order here but it turned out to be the best executed item. The marinated pork was tender with some charred edges with plenty of scallion oil for added richness. The egg was perfectly runny, jasmine rice properly cooked, and nước chấm was tangy sweet with a good amount of fish funk. S E R V I C E Cordial and fast. Our kind server refilled my water glass without even having to ask. A M B I A N C E Love the outdoor garden patio with string lights. With the shade sails, it was comfortable dining in the warm weather. Most customers choose to dine outside. P A R K I N G Unlike the parking situation in Vietnam Town and Grand Century, easy parking in the shared private lot. Overall, I think I may have visited Nếm Restaurant on an off day with the seafood/fish not being the freshest and being overcooked. They opened in the midst of the pandemic so they're still new and have potential. Hope others have a better experience. read more

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Authentic Vietnamese restaurant that serves seafood, bar food like dishes without the rowdy scene. The clam dishes were delicious and not as highly priced like at some of the bar restaurants. There is a lot of variety and I'd be back just to try the different seafood seasonings. read more

Nem Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Had my daughter's 1st birthday there, and the manager Duong had exceptional communication and was very accommodating. We got the free decorations during their promotion, which is a huge plus. Food was good, but a bit pricey. I'd totally host a party there again. read more

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Came by for lunch the other day and it was a scary experience. There was plenty of parking in the strip mall. I noticed the Social Distancing Protocol was "missing" from the door, which explained why only some of the staff were wearing masks some of the time?!? The tables were pretty close together and I was seated right next to a table that was just ready to leave... Started off with the Iced Vietnamese Coffee which was good. It was quite strong! The Bun Bo Hue was merely lackluster. The broth was pretty clean. The noodles were mediocre and the meats were on the drier side. The highlights of the dish included the tasty pig's feet along with the meatloaf. ~$20 after tax and gratuity for lunch with a 10% Yelp check-in. They do take credit cards! read more

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I ordered 4 dishes togo, expensive and didn't know it comes out so little for each dishes The most dissappointed dishes are mango salad which cost $19.50, but only a little bit in the small container (picture) and the fried chicken feet Hong Kong ($18.50) - also a little bit, and the chicken feets are not crispy at all, not sure if they boiled only or fried it, so disappointed You can see the French fries with gold sauce in the picture, fries were so wet, I know because it was combined with the sauce but it's really wet and soft. The fried rice with salted fish is so little, I forgot to take picture Overall, we paid nearly $70 for 2 people but we have to eat extra instant noodle. Will never order with this restaurant again read more

Nem Restaurant - Gỏi Xoài Ốc Nhật - Grilled Giant Japanese Clam in Scallion salad - $19.50 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Snails, escargots, razor clams, and scallops are famous Vietnamese seafood, yet they are not utterly available in the Bay Area. So when I found Nem Restaurant in San Jose, I went immediately. They had both indoor and outdoor dining. We picked outside since it was a nice day. The decor was very pleasant. The dishes came out reasonably fast. There were different sauces to cook with the seafood. Nam #1 sauce had a kick but too sweet for me. The coconut sauce was thicker than usual. The razor claims were over cooked so they were chewy. The scallops and large escargots were the best dishes among all the items we ordered. The lemonades had pretty purple colors from the flowers, but way too sweet for my taste. read more

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I decided to give Nem a try before booking a private party l am guessing there will not be next time. The most expensive catfish in clay pot that l ever had! $16.95 for 2 pieces of fish, is there a mistake? The price is unacceptable for the portion. read more

Nem Restaurant - $16.95 for 2 pieces of fish. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Food 4/5 This review is for orders completed via Uber Eats. Cumulatively, I've had: - Grilled giant Japanese clam - Various grilled oyster dishes - Sugar cane juice - House special stir fried mussels - Grilled scallops in scallion oil - Obtuse horn snails in coconut milk - House special stir fried clams - Stir fried prawn in golden sauce Everything tasted *amazing*! This place hit all the flavors I was craving for especially with the sauces- their fish sauce mix used for the giant clams, the coriander herb mix with the sautéed dishes, grilled oyster toppings, scallion oil with scallops, and etc. Now, the reason why I took off 1 star is because the recent grilled oyster order I had, it was delicious....but it gave me explosive runs. Maybe I got a bad batch? I'm not sure, but this was enough of an experience for me to take a long hiatus from ordering here again. If I order in the future, I am 100% taking a break from the oysters here. I'm not too big of a fan on their stir fried prawn in golden sauce either as it tasted like the sauce was mostly Mayo and oil. For the price point, I'd recommend trying it atleast once and just be very cautious with their oysters. read more

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It's a hidden place but great place if you like "nhậu" dishes. The environment is friendly and exceptional services. Sea food is excellent here. Definitely come back on my next visit read more