We have been coming here for over three years now. Well over a dozen dinners. For us, it's the "fancy" Vietnamese restaurant (with a vegan Phở option!), the place we can bring visitors for an interesting food menu in a cozy setting, the place where the cocktail list always seems to have something we haven't tried yet. While some of the faces have, inevitably, changed over the years, the service has been excellent. read more

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I don't like pho, but theirs is amazing. Lots of other good nosh here too. It's my partner's absolute favorite. The atmosphere is romantic. The people are kind. Good for a date night. read more

Good restaurant, bad zip code. When we walked in, I could see the enthusiasm on the chef's face. I can almost hear the past conversations he had with his family about opening a high-end Vietnamese restaurant and not just another pho place. The food was good enough to be located in Rockridge, but too nice for the place where there's bound to be the next victim of Oakland's rising homicide rate. I have high hopes for this place just as I do for the lost city of Oakland. BB read more

Absolutely in love. The server and bartender were so nice and really friendly. Me and my friends had a great time, we would definitely be back!! Food 10/10 drinks 10/10 fss. Loved the drinks presentation it was my favorite. Ambiance is really nice as well especially for dinner!! read more

Co Nam - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Really cool spot, great drinks (I got the Mexican old fashioned) very strong but tasted great. Also got the mochi dumplings,beef carpaccio, and the wontons w/ egg noodle soup. Soup and mochi were fiiiiiire 10/10. The carpaccio was just ok 5/10. Would definitely come back again read more

This is my first time since the pandemic.. they didn't disappoint at all. Being the only black person in this establishment for the last hours was great! Waiter was great, bartender was on it with the drinks, and food was exceptionally good. It was good timing, hot and fresh ! If you haven't been definitely go. Inside was clean and nice. They also have outside seating but it's too cold for me lol they do have heaters outside also read more

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Saw some great reviews for this place but honestly I felt that it missed the mark for me for Vietnamese food. Stopped by for lunch and got seated right away, the ambience of the place was nice and the staff was pretty friendly. The wicked buns were pretty good 4/5 I just wish there was a bit of sauce or something to it. There were also a few bone pieces that I didn't really enjoy. The buns itself were great though it was fried to perfection and very fluffy! The shrimp spring rolls were not good at all 2/5. The entire roll was falling apart as I was eating it because it wasn't wrapped tight enough. Along with that the vegetables were bitter. Not sure if it was just an off day for them but these spring rolls really missed the mark for me in comparison to ones I've had at other places. We also got the garlic noodles and they were definitely the best thing we got 4.5/5. The noodles were a bit crispy and the shrimp had a nice citrus flavor to it. Overall would probably come back here just to try the drinks next time since that seems to be their specialty. Food was fine nothing amazing. read more

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I want to start off by saying the server is amazing!! Next the ambiance is relaxing and so is the music. Now with that being said the food is just OK we had a half dozen of raw oysters which were good, the green papaya salad was a 5/10 the shrimp were cut in half I guess to give the illusion that there was more than there actually was, there was something weird and off-putting about the beef carpaccio I just can't figure out what exactly, the Sesame crusted ribs was thee most disgusting thing I have ever tasted in my life!! The ribs are boiled, sauced with some kind of weird tasting sauce then completely coated in sesame seeds and fried; the first bite tasted weirdly like fish we tried to scrape them off but that didn't help they give you three for $25 and we wasted all three, the "Nashville" wings tasted like the raw chili powder that's in the little envelope that you use to make your chili beans and left a horrible taste in my mouth I wanted to mask the flavor with ranch but sadly they didn't have any ( who serves wings without ranch or blue cheese?). Thank Goodness the server was kind enough not to charge us for those! And lastly the pho, although it wasn't the best I've had it was the best thing there food wise. I can say this if you are looking for somewhere to meet after work and have a few drinks this is definitely the spot the drink's were different and AMAZING!!.. They call their food Fusion but it's more like Confusion... A word of advice... Go for the drinks, Go somewhere else for food. Maybe they should have kept it as a pizza spot and became an upscale pizza restaurant instead. Just my opinion. I would definitely return for a drink tho. read more

Co Nam - Tokyo Street Fashion - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Co Nam is a hidden gem in Oakland - hands down, the best Vietnamese food I've had in a long time. It has been my default favorite in the area (I have dined there 5x over a 7-month period ). Their shrimp papaya salad and garlic noodles with grilled prawns are so yummy, they're addicting! And, the magical way they serve their drinks - quite a sight to behold, an experience in itself! Food and service are consistently outstanding! read more

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We had the best time at Co Nam last night. First off, we totally jumped the gun on restaurant week, thinking it had already started (it definitely DID NOT yet) so we showed up all fired up to have the Oakland Restaurant Week prix-fixe menu. The manager was crazy accommodating, letting us try a very slightly modified version of the menu (with a wine pairing!) even though our dates were off. On top of that, he was also very understanding and accommodating of my super annoying shellfish allergy, making thoughtful substitutions and checking in throughout the whole meal. Not everyone would do that, and I so, so appreciate it. We had: First course: Raw oysters (for my shellfish-eating husband) / roti -- delicious, fresh, everyone kept stealing my roti Second course: salmon spring roll / citrus salad -- also great, so refreshing and fun to dip into peanut sauce Third course: THE BEST SHAKING BEEF EVER not to be outdone by some extremely delicious grilled chicken and garlic noodles. Cannot overstate how good this was. Would 10/10 go back just for this, forever Fourth course: Fried bananas / frozen yogurt and lemon granita -- I barely got any bites of the banana because our daughter stole and devoured most of it. Really good, not too sweet finish to everything. We were very full by this point I'm a big Co Nam fan from yesterday forward. Visit them for restaurant week! The $55 prix fixe is a steal. read more

Excellent food and drink! Let's start the review with that! The craft cocktails were layered with flavor, fresh, beautiful and unique. They came out a little slower than I would have wanted, but well worth the wait. The room is not fancy, but it's cool. So are the people who work there, just a good vibe. We ordered a double spring roll for the appetizer, which is a fried spring roll with chicken and veggies, inside of the traditional all fresh vegetable roll. Delicious. Next we had garlic noodles, very tasty, with 5 fresh shrimp on top. But the coup de grace was the sesame encrusted bbq ribs. My dining partner tried it first and stated that he had never eaten anything quite like it. There is a thick candied sesame crust on the ribs, which have the classic falling-off-the-bone tasty pork underneath. Crunch with juicy tenderness. Again delicious. Fully enjoyed our dinner. read more

Delightful flavors and ambiance whisk your senses away. Leave the weight of the daily grind at the door. Nothing but rarified air in this space. I start off with the lychee martini and beef carpaccio and let my imagination run free through the cornucopia of sensual delights offered from the chef's whimsy. read more

Happened to pass by this spot last month and ate outside and had the Fried fish!!! Delicious and the side salad was so refreshing!!! Went yesterday and had two different drinks and a salad -super yummy and the attention to detail is so amazing. I have plans to return Saturday for dinner!!!! Establishment offers chef inspired rsvp and I think that's is awesome because it once again represents the attention to detail and upscale dining experience... read more

Co Nam - This beet salad was so beautiful both visually and palate!!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Moved here from San Francisco and was recently recommended by a friend about this place. They sit on the corner of telegraph & 40th and it looks like a cute little restaurant. Once we enter, we ordered a few dishes such as their roti appetizers, garlic noodle , shaking beef & their beef pho. Honestly, the roti was good, garlic noodle was flavorless, shaking was burnt & there was hardly any for that price, and please that is a water down version of pho. What makes the dining experience worse what we believed it was "the owner" was sitting near the doorway. The way he was talking to his staff was also very rude & belittling him in front of all of all the customers too. We all looked at each other & was in shock! Please don't act like your better than everyone else & be polite when you talk to your staff especially in front of your customers. Having respect for people you work with doesn't cost you anything. Don't worry, Karma will make a full circle and come back to you. Sorry but we're never coming back. We would rather spend our money somewhere else where customers & employees feels appreciated it. Ambiance : 3/5 Food: 2/5 Service : -1/5 (thanks to the owner) EDIT 7/14 : trying to give the owner a constructive feedback but since he's being arrogant & lying. Let me set the FACTS to make sure I defend his staff. 1. The guy sitting at the door was exactly the owner not "security/contractor" . The profile pictures matches. 2. The door was wide open the whole time we were all there so no such thing as "locking" the door. 3. The owner was yelling at his staff about other stuff which has nothing to do with "SAFETY" . You really can't hide your BS. Instead of treating your staff better, you came defensive with your customer online . How arrogant is that you made this about you & straight lying. Now I see & understand other yelpers post about short staff. That's the reason why. Hey Mr. Cool Guy Owner. DO BETTER! read more

First off, they don't honor the Yelp 25% off Happy Hour Coupon. Second off, the waiter was very nice, but very slow. Especially for the fact that we were the only people there. The HH cocktails were okay. Our group's consensus was the Moscow Mule! I will say they pour some pretty big tequila shots. We really enjoyed the Wings and the Baos. Also at $2 a wing for HH, you can't beat that deal. During COVID-19, there's outdoor seating (w/ no more than 5 to a table), social distancing, mask required (when not eating and drinking) and they do allow you to split the bill w/ multiple cards. read more

Co Nam - $1 Happy Hour Oysters and $2 Happy Hour Wing (Each) - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

My boyfriend lives a block away and this is now my new go-to place! I have never dined in but always picked up the food! It usually takes 40mins for the food to be ready for pick up! The garlic noodles with shrimp is very tasty, roti is appetizing, filet mignon was so tender and the pork with that seasoned egg was just perfect. On the pricier side but the quality is evident. One of my fave Asian restaurants in the bay. Excited to dine in bec I heard they have cocktails too! read more

Co Nam - Garlic noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Best chocolate martini in town!! Clean bar! Nice chill music!!! great service especially a bartender hui he was super nice to let me and my boyfriend even tho 9:30pm closing time for martini drinks!! read more

The food here is AMAZING. We came for a big group lunch and tried some crispy chicken rolls, roti, spring rolls, garlic noodles, ribs, and two desserts. Everything was so flavorful and delicious- I can't wait to come back! Our waitress was wonderful too and the art in the space is really cool! Would highly recommend this spot! read more

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Located right on Telegraph and 40th St, Co Nam can be immediately identified with the large, vibrant mural of a girl and a bright blue sky--painted on the side of the building and decorated with a succulent garden overhead. The food and atmosphere follows a similar trend, with their presentation carefully cultivated aesthetically and thoughtfully. After speaking to the owner at a Yelp event and trying their outstanding garlic noodles (still bouncy and flavorful even after cooling down), I brought some friends to eat at their establishment. We ordered spring rolls to share, and it came loaded with shrimp and accompanied by an umami-packed peanut sauce. For the main course, I opted for the chicken pho. The portion was large, although I wasn't as impressed with the taste as I was with the garlic noodles and the spring rolls. One friend did order the prawn garlic noodle, and they devoured it. They also have a number of fun drinks with equally fun names, and I chose a coffee cocktail (Ca Phe Martini) that came in a classy glass and garnished with a coffee bean. The presentation was gorgeous, and I loved the creamy, sweet notes accompanying the mezcal and rum. The wait staff was attentive, friendly, and very welcoming. With their large, open interior and patio, this restaurant is a wonderful place to sit and relax (with friends or alone!). For anyone looking for a bougie Vietnamese establishment in Oakland, I'd certainly recommend this place. read more

Co Nam - Spring rolls and coffee cocktail - so aesthetic and all super tasty! - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Had to try Co Nam for Oakland Restaurant Week. The prix fixe menu offered was fun and allowed them to show what they got. The Kumiai oysters were fantastic and the sauce that came with them was a total flavor bomb. The puffed crackers that came with the ceviche are one of my favs. The Pomelo salad was also on a large puffed cracker but it needed a sauce or something. The salmon rolls were on par and came paired with a nicely spiced sauce that elevated the dish. The star of the show was the Fried Chicken (who knew?). It was super crispy on the outside and melt in your mouth tender on the inside and crazy flavorful. Compared to the overly salty Shaken Beef (in my opinion) that chicken was a home run - and I wouldn't have even tried it if not for the prix fixe menu. Both the banana rotie and snow cone were a fun way to end the evening. The place itself is super small but the staff are shining stars who make you glad you came. I think this may be more a lunch fit for me, but I think I saw some buns on the main menu that just might have my name on them. read more

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I've been looking for a good pho place in the Bay Area and please - look no further. This pho nurtured me back to health - it fed my soul - it was so delicious and had a large portion of chicken in it. This is a must in Oakland!!! read more

Nice vibe. Stylish interior design and modern Vietnamese / Asian fusion dishes. Giving a 4 star review because there were out of the dishes we originally wanted to order. Street parking is available. Liked the flavors. The portions were good. We had the green papaya salad, the beef with veggies, and the salmon. The tea presentation was nice too. Will Come back. read more

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I had such a lovely dinner with friends at Co Nam! The staff was young, and hip and the decor was inviting and cool. The food was good and the portions were perfect. The staff both front of house and back of house were super accommodating to our array of dietary needs and preferences, all with grace! read more

Co nam... what a gem. When you enter, it's a beautiful, small yet spacious lay out. The open layout and corner floor to wall windows makes it feel really big The food is..wow. Authentic and intricate. This place has a lot of attention to detail, not only with the aesthetic but especially with the food and drinks. And the service! Upon entering, you are treated by the most friendly staff. Khoi is very attentive and inviting. He makes sure to be available to you, whether you're at the bar or seated at the table. I would also like to highlight Sean. I have followed Sean and his mixology since his days in the North Beach/FiDi, almost ten years ago. When I tell you this guy is the most creative and experienced mixologist, I mean it! The cocktail menu is already great, and he smashes those drinks perfectly! But if you give him an inkling of what you're craving, he'll go above and beyond to deliver that experience to your taste buds. I've never been disappointed with their the food and much less the drinks. Thanks for the experience, every time. Sean -- you're truly the best read more

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Overall the food was pretty good and most of the drinks were pretty good. However, we asked to use the advertised 25% off for happy hour, but when we brought it up, they said yelp put that there, therefore they wouldn't honor it. I think that if it's clearly advertised on your page, it should still be honored at that time as a good business practice. Honestly only about $50-75 out of our $550 was spent on happy hour items so it wasn't that much money for them, and I would be more inclined to return if they would have better business principals read more

Co Nam - It clearly advertises 25% off for Happy Hour, but they would not honor it - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

We had such a great evening there! Everything is above and beyond. 1. Food: everything we ordered were unique and delicious! We ended up getting two orders of the roti bread with curry. We were very full but kept on eating. 2. Drink: the bartenders took their time to make special drinks with over the top presentation! Even when they were very busy with customers, they were very patient and made special drinks for us, even fancy mocktails for my kid. 3. Staff and ambiance: the staff were genuinely kind and enjoying what they do. They took the time to explain things to us, also kept on creating new menus item. All around an amazing experience. read more

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Vietnamese with a twist on a vintage corner, worth the stop! What my local friend and I ordered was a mix of traditional and modern fresh. For example the "bun tit nung" (pardon my spelling) bowl had pork, vermicelli, veg garnishing and spring mix - which i particularly liked because I believe in having greens where you can in every meal! Once i finished the veggies I actually requested more cucumber and shredded carrots/radish to mix in with the generous portion of noodles. We added a fried egg and egg rolls to our bowl and man, we would have gotten away with just eating this for our meal. However the wicked buns and tuna tartare were joyful supplements; fried bao buns is a winner almost anywhere you can get them. The best part of the tuna were the fish/shrimp crackers that you can break apart and use as a chip. ALMOST DONE PAY ATTENTION NOW: THEE ultimate treat AND standout of the entire menu was the homemade soda: M A L D I V E S. It's juicy, tropical, unique and humble. Non alcoholic but truly took me to a beautiful place somewhere where there's palm trees, sand and water. Jesus, I'm still thinking about it! read more

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I've been wanting to try this restaurant ever since I got a taste of their food from the Taste of Temescal event. Came on a Friday night and the restaurant currently has indoor and outdoor seating. There was only one waiter working who also seated people, took orders, served food and made drinks so they were extremely understaffed. Our food took awhile to be served but when it came it was piping hot and delicious. We ordered the wicked buns (MUST try!!), a vermicelli bowl (basic) and the fish dish with rice (also very delicious). Overall the food was delicious but since everything is starting to open up again, would be helpful to hire more staff back. But other than that, definitely worth a try! read more

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ambiance is . food is really good and the owner is so nice. didn't get to try the alc but the pho was top tier. came for the vibes but the food and service are gonna make me come back read more

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I'm torn on this spot. It's totally cute with great date vibes. Dark and romantic for sure; the ambiance is on the point. For a wine bar (or at least the category on Yelp), it's lacking a huge variety of wine, but fine. My burgandy tasted a little old, but I can get past it. I really didn't love my appetizers. The wicked buns were filled with a nice amount of juicy grilled chicken, but no sauce. I spied another table with some hot sauce much after the fact and wish we had that option. I also didn't love the fried bun, and much would have preferred the steamed variety, which wasn't available. The shrimp lollipops were not the best deal at $7 for 2 very small shrimp balls that I honestly didn't even enjoy. The shining star of the meal was the Saigon curry. A nice sized portion of veggies and fish in a rather bland, but still tasty green curry sauce. My dining partner and I both focused on that dish. We also opted for the shaken beef with filet cubes. Again, the meat was cooked well, but it was also a rather bland dish. Where's the heat? Where's the flavor? Overall, I may have ordered wrong, but ultimately wasn't impressed by my first go around here; frankly I was kind of bored. Womp womp. I think there's potential, and I'll return for lunch and see if maybe their more casual offerings is a better suited fit for me and my tastebuds! read more

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Another hot and new restaurant bookmark conquered! At first glance, Co Nam seemed like a bougie Vietnamese place and judging by the prices and food options, it seems accurate. The venue is small, clean, and modern with a bar and some culture references on the walls. There were also some gorgeous tulips at the bar, which drew me to sit there. I came on a rainy Saturday for lunch after running the lake and was one of the few patrons dining. Since I was pretty cold, the filet mignon pho was the only thing that could appease me. The bowl arrived and was pretty large. I tasted the broth and it was flavorful and clean. The filet mignon was tender and went well with the soup- wish there was a little more of it. It came with some basil, chopped up chilis, and a small lime wedge. I dumped all of this in my pho and it made it 3x spicy. Careful with the chilis if you are sensitive to spiciness. Although it was good, you can get better pho at other places for cheaper prices. I would return though to try their other options. read more

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Me: this was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Chef: you haven't seen anything yet! This evening I participated in a tasting event at the restaurant and was blown away but the pairings, seasonality and execution of the offerings. The menu choices were so well thought out and complimentary. The cocktails high art in themselves...decadent and satisfying. Highlighting both the experience of the mixologist and his travels. I look forward to sharing this experience at first chance with others. read more

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Met someone that raved about this restaurant and since she and her husband had visited Vietnam at least 4 times, we decided to give it a try. We do have a favorite Oakland Vietnamese restaurant we've been going to for past 25 years, but like many restaurants, over time we've seen their entrees and service diminish, like many others, especially since post covid. So we walked in to Co Nam around 4;00ish and saw we were about the only ones there, but 4:00 is early. The service people were all very nice and attentive. It took a while for our plates to be served, but we figured they probably give attention to details. Our cocktails were well prepared and they seem not to be stingy on the alcohol used. So, since we're just testing the place we decided to order a few of their more popular dishes: Garlic Noodles; Sesame crusted ribs; fried chicken and Saigon Curry dish. All of which we felt were just mediocre, at best. So given that these were some of their more popular dishes, we know we won't be back, as we all agreed that we should have just gone to our favorite Vietnamese place. However, it's always good to be open to trying new venues, because you never know until you try it as to what could become your new fav‍ I hope they continue to have much success and prosper, as the industry they are in is a very difficult one, so I am glad they received so many 5 star reviews (different strokes for different folks...right?). read more

Great brunch! Food was delicious especially the crspy chicken and pandan waffles and their shrimp amd grits and the bar tender was so funny and friendly. Bottomless Mimosa flavors were yummy, they had Lychee, Orange and Pink Grapefruit, the way they served their Old Fashioned with the Millionaire's Bacon was fun to watch! We sat outside in the parklet because it was a nice sunny day so it was a little noisy from the street traffic. The music inside the restaurant and restrooms was a vibe. Service was efficient and friendly. The bartender was funny and entertaining. read more

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Came here twice, once for dinner and then again for a lunch. As a vegetarian, I enjoyed the make-your-own-bowl with veggie stir fry (delicious sauce) and vermicelli noodles. Flavorful and yum! My friend ordered the salmon and rice version of this for dinner, but didn't think it was worth the price tag. She did LOVE the Nigori Sake. I took a sip, and indeed it was special. Magical clouds in the glass. My Pinot Noir was also lovely. Nice job, sommelier. ;) I was excited for someone to order the Filet Mignon Pho. So I made my friend get it. Lol. Not so much a vicarious vegetarian so much as a food-nerd. Pretty cool idea, as traditionally raw meat is cooked in Pho broth right at the end, similar to an egg in soon-tubu-chigae. To use this cut of meat seems clever--my friend said it was super-tender. I love that they serve little umbrellas on their drinks and use sleek bamboo straws (the future?). Everyone was really nice, and I hope that the weird energy from the last place finally clears out (along with tantruming white men who apparently have issues i.e. that old Yelp review) and that good energy prevails on this Oakland corner! May you find your stride! I'd love to come back to support when I visit. Great start. read more

Co Nam - Filet Mignon Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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The food, drinks and service was great! ordered the roti buns, pork belly steam bun, oysters, beef carpaccio, shaking beef with dirty rice. I loved it all. The oysters were just average but it hit the spot because I have been craving oysters. I definitely want to come back and try the other entrees and drinks. I can't remember the name of the drinks my hubby and I had but both were great. read more

Whatever you do do not get the Nashville wings I feel like they're pre-cooked and then flash fried and coated with a lot of seasoning. Besides that witnessing not one but two workers eat while cooking was a total turn off. I don't think I'll ever go back. I don't even see how this place is still getting business. read more

Update to my first review a few years ago..... Came here recently post Covid and they've changed their menu. They now have indoor and outdoor seating. Had the Roti to start off with and so on point. It was so flaky. The curry sauce was the right amount of spiciness. Next dish were wicked buns and those were to die for. Had the good meat veggie ratio with good amount of sauce. Also tried the Ca Kho (basa fish) and man those were amazing. Had it with rice. Drinks were always amazing. Love coming here with the open concept and I like the fact they open their windows to keep it nicely ventilated now that I'm so paranoid with Covid. read more

Co Nam - New menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was good and price was reasonable! The waitress was nice. Very good and quite environmentally

Co Nam is where Portofino (Pizza) Cafe was. it's interior was a one row of tables and a counter of stool seating before Covid. now it's take out only. offerings vary: appetizers, soups & salads, banh mi/entrees, beverages brew: cappuccino coffee (5.58) -very well made expresso made with fresh steam milk, took 5+ minutes to make, wasn't just pour & go. 12 oz? slightly harsh/bitter. no doubt due to vietnamese coffee beans used which tend to be stronger blends 3.5 stars. 4 stars for the cappuccino and the service. drips: -undecided on the food. 25% off on happy hour take out 4-6:30 p.m. -parking is extremely difficult in area. just happen to find parking nearby. -hours correct as to lunch & dinner hours... best to pre order... read more