We discovered Co Nam by accident - and I am so glad we did. Already be there twice since. The food is terrific (Garlic Noodles with Shrimp is amazing). The bar is very good and the service is excellent. The restaurant has a nice vibe. Can't wait to go again. read more

Stopped in briefly for a couple of drinks and an app. Excellent experience and definitely look forward to another return visit to try more food and drinks. Sat at the bar and had a chance to interact with the owner who was funny, charming, generous and welcoming. Also was fortunate enough to be there while someone was doing a special tasting session, so I saw several of Co Nan's dishes which all looked amazing! The gin, tequila/mezcal and whiskey selections are extensive and interesting. 5 stars to Co Nam, go try them! read more

Co Nam - Crispy Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I had dinner with a friend last night and we sat at the bar. Inside is a decent size but all the tables were full so I was asked if I would be ok with sitting at the bar. Sure, why not? It's an open kitchen so you can see the food being prepped and the gentleman tending the bar area was wonderful. I had the Tokyo Street Old fashioned which was smooth and delightfully tasty. When we asked for help in deciding what to have for dinner, once again we were steered in the right direction. The ribs are WONDERFUL! The staff, the flavors from the food, the ambience, two thumbs up. We even met the owner and she was super nice! Thanks so much for a great experience read more

Bottomless Lychee Mimosas were amazing! Sucks you couldn't switch flavors. We definitely made sure we got "bottomless mimosas" by requesting it as much as we could handle. The bartender was slammed with orders but he had a smile on his face the entire time. Garlic Noodles had the perfect amount of garlic on it. Downside was that I saw it sitting on the table ready to be served for awhile. So I ate it a bit cold. Must've been even more amazing if hot! Wicked Bennie was OK. The bun was really good but the egg came broken and the pork belly was really tough to chew, again cold food. Last, the banh mi we had was the best on the menu for us. The toasted French roll and the very flavorful pho broth won us over. I only want to eat banh mi's with pho broth moving forward! Service definitely needs help. Seemed like there was only one waiter/server and way too many cooks. Upon entering it took awhile to be greeted or even acknowledged. I noticed other customers coming in after us and the same host/waiter walked passed them several times and did not say hello. I also noticed a lot of customers starting to get impatient that they grabbed their own food since it's been sitting at the table to be served or wanting to place their order. They need help. I wouldn't suggest sitting outside either because you definitely won't get served in a timely manner. My husband and I were looking forward to a nice date but killed our mood with the service. Hope they get help soon. Overall: 7/10. Minus 1 for cold food. Minus 1 for service. Minus 1 for not so bottomless mimosas because it felt like we had to beg for a refill. read more

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3/5 for the food, 5/5 for the drinks and ambiance. We came for Sunday brunch and ordered the sesame crusted chili ribs, steak and eggs, chicken and waffle and ca phê martini and blueberry cocktail. The blueberry cocktail was really refreshing, couldn't even taste the alc. My ca phê martini was creamy and had a lovely coffee taste with a nice kick of vodka. I love that they incorporated viet coffee in the drink, than usual coffee liquer. Chicken and waffle was ok, but it didn't come with sauce.. on the menu it said it came with a side of condensed milk but my dish came without. the chicken was a little overcooked. I asked the server for a side of condensed milk. The steak and eggs were shaking beef and a side of eggs and toast. It's hard to mess up shaking beef. The sesame crusted chili ribs were meh, I thought they would be saucier but the sesame crust was too much and overpowered the rib. Some dishes were saucy but some not enough sauce.. Service was friendly and quick. read more

Come here for the wicked buns. It's very open and airy here so good if you're scared of catching a respiratory illness. read more

Co Nam - Wicked buns - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Came here on a Saturday for brunch and had an amazing experience. The restaurant was not busy even though the food was good and service was amazing. Our table did bottomless mimosas (lychee and passion mango flavored) which tasted great and our server was super fast and sweet. Both the sugarcane shrimp and poached shrimp summer rolls were delicious. The sugarcane one in particular was super special and unlike anything I had before. My friends had the chicken bowl and waffle and chicken, which they both said was good but nothing special. The fried chicken was a bit dry, but the pandan mochi waffles were great read more

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Passed by the location many times and always kept the thought of trying it out in the back of my head. Finally got to try the location and I'm delighted that I did. We sat inside where vaccination cards + Photo ID is required. I ordered the filet mignon pho & bo luc lac (to share) and my boyfriend ordered the ga nuong. The quality of the food was amazing from the pho broth to the meet. The pho broth was rich and flavorful tossed with delicious filet mignonette slices on top. This is the first time I finished all of the broth for pho a while. The bo luc beef was so tender. A common complaint I have while eating beef is that it gets stuck in my teeth but I didn't have a problem with it here at all. Customer service here was also extremely friendly and nice! Can't wait to come back for another bowl of pho read more

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We stopped by for dinner and were not disappointed! The food was delicious and they had a nice selection of drinks. read more

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

Service was excellent! The grilled pork vermicelli bowl was good, but the showstopper was definitely the fried banana roti! The flavors and textures were exceptional and extremely delicious; you must try! read more

Co Nam - Grilled Pork Noodle Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Co Nam is not your local mom and pop shop but it is a fun and modern take on Vietnamese food with real Vietnamese chefs behind the counter! I was craving a bowl of warm pho and Co Nam was the only place that was open past 9 PM. I got a Filet Mignon Pho, which was rich but a little too salty. It didn't have the sweet umami that pho usually has. The meat was also a limitless scarce on this as well, but what little meat the food had was tender. My boyfriend got a Bun Rieu which is a Vietnamese Crab noodles soup. It was decent but also lack the classic Bun Rieu umami. Overall, I'd say the food is just decent and you can get more authentic food at your local mom and pop around Oakland. Where the food was lacking, the ambience made up for it. The bar is spacious and beautiful. The bartenders are nice a craft up IG Presentable drink for the masses. I'd say skip the food here and come to enjoy a night out drinking with friends. read more

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

This restaurant was introduced to me by my friend whom came across a video about good brunch places here in the Bay Area. So my friends and I decided to check this place out on a Sunday. We ordered a beef carpaccio, wicked fried buns, double surprise rolls, roti, bo luc lac, pho ga, and basa fish clay pot. For refreshments, I ordered a glass of the Ibiza party. The wicked buns, fish, and bo luc lac was more on the sweeter side. It wished it was more savory. The carpaccio and roti was good. Everything was okay. My drink was alright. Also, I tried some of my friends drink and it was way way too strong. Couldn't really taste the flavor of it. None of the dishes really stood out to me. We ended up ordering the bottomless peach flavored mimosa. At first the mimosa tasted great and after the first round the mimosa started to taste like regular champagne. read more

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I wanted to come back here because they were a bunch of things I wanted to try. Hense, ordering a lot of food. The best dishes were the crispy rolls and salad. The chicken was next. I really had a lot of faith in the won ton noodle. The won ton and everything else was good. It was the noodles, they weren't the thin skinny ones. They were the flat ones and the were all clumped together, not separated at all. Clumped noodles do not taste good. The service was good. I would like to go back and try other dishes. read more

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The happy hours here are the best with small and plates and tasty drinks. The short ribs are my favorite.

I had the garlic noodles. Spring rolls and Ban mi appetizers. We were at the emerald cup and looking for late night food. Found this place and it didn't disappoint. Fresh. Creative. Awesome cocktails and food. All the friends were impressed. Staff is great too. read more

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

Love the ambiance!! Quiet and beautifully done! It is amazing watching chefs work. We were there Saturday nite and not crazy busy, bartenders are friendly and cocktails are good. read more

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Really delicious food and cute atmosphere. The staff were incredibly friendly. I had the vegan pho and it was amazing. I would highly recommend this place for great Vietnamese food in Oakland. I'll be back read more

Unfortunately, there were a lot of things that did not endear me to Co Nam. For two people, dinner lasted roughly 2 hours! For the price, I felt the food was mediocre (the steak tasted... gamey). The roti and yellow curry was delicious and that redeemed this review to 3 stars. They have outdoor seating, but it is quite loud being directly on the street corner. Parking is metered street and can be a challenge if you come on a weekend for dinner when it might be a little busier. read more

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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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AMAZING experience! We did the Chef Bar: Cocktail Magic + Modern Culinary Tapas on Tock for $125pp. The experience was for a 5 course tasting menu paired with artisan cocktails. Well worth the value without having to go all the way to SF for a tasting experience. Their cocktails were exquisite, perfectly prepared both aesthetically and flavorfully. Such an artistic and creative display, I had to take my phone out each time to take a photo! The cuisine was equally impressive. The executive chef Trung was born in Vietnam and their cuisine is authentic with a modern twist and fresh ingredients. I wanted to buy those shrimp chips to take home! Excellent service! We didn't have to wait long for each cocktail and course which were timed to be paired perfectly. The staff is all super friendly and their bartender Sean is hilarious! Would definitely come back! The entire tasting menu took about 2 hours which was perfect for a date night. I'd definitely come back for the tasting menu or just for an ala carte night out or to grab a nice cocktail. Great for a date or for groups! read more

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This cute spot in Oakland is the perfect little date spot. With eclectic decor and a fully stocked bar this is a popular spot for food and drinks. Service was quick and efficient. The cocktails were popular and the menu is extensive for a late night dining spot. They have plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. A great choice for late dining and for some after drinks. Parking is easily available on the side streets adjoining the restaurant. read more

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Came here later in the night on a weekend and was surprised they only had one waiter working for the entire restaurant and outside. I felt bad for him but it also made the experience for us not as great. He kept trying to get us to sit at the bar even though there were a few tables open. We waited a long time to get waters and order placed. They did not have a shortage of bartenders and cooks so it was a bit odd the restaurant decided to function this way. One of our oyster appetizers were spoiled but we didn't want to mention anything since the waiter was already so busy...but not a great start. With 4 to 5 cooks, I was surprised how long the pho took to come out. The noodles were a bit under cooked and the broth was on the salty side. The filet mignon meat was good though. The other dish we tried was the garlic noodles with shrimp. The shrimp was very dry and the noodles tasted more soy than garlic. I wasn't impressed and wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

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

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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

Happy hour was very cheap. Drinks are a little strong but honestly that's okay because more bang for your buck. The oysters were very cheap and pretty good. The sesame crusted chili ribs are not worth since it's only one rib. Ambiance is nice but also it was very empty when I went so a little eerie. Doesn't matter because the oysters are good! read more

Co Nam - Oysters - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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

We ate the bun reiu and the pork belly rice with egg and were very impressed. I liked the bun reiu because the crab was large and chunky. The pork belly rice had such a nice balance of flavors. It was just the right amount of fat, salty, and sweet. The food was executed perfectly. Portion sizes were perfect for me even though I didn't order any appetizers. The restaurant has a nice date night vibe. It's nice to find a Vietnamese restaurant with a nice ambiance and delicious food because Vietnamese food is usually more casual. read more

Sesame ribs are on point! Garlic noodles were extremely good as well. Never had such nicely grilled shrimp until I tried it here. Definitely order the ribs and garlic noodles with shrimp. I also had the seafood bowl, can't recall what it's called but it was delicious As for the drinks.... I think it could definitely taste better but presentation is nice! The drink in the photo is called something about "IG Post" cuz as you could see... it's in this nice terrarium thing. Instagram worthy All in all, go for the food here! Especially the two dishes mentioned above. read more

Co Nam - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

This place it's a solid 10/10. Starting with the ambiance and design it's perfect. It gives so much peace and good vibes. Employees here are super friendly and fast. You can tell that every person who works here take their job seriously, from the kitchen to the bar. You get what you see. Food had so much flavor that we didn't even have to put any spicy sauce or even salt to fix it. We were so happy with everything that we even ordered dessert and we left super super happy. For sure we are coming back. Please do yourself a favor and try this spectacular place. read more

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I've had one incredible experience here, and one pretty awful one. The first time, service was fast, food was phenomenal, and there was generally good energy there. The second time, the service was very slow and not super friendly, we got our appetizers way after our main course, and they were playing intense club music outside. If they could find some better consistency, it would be a gem. But I was definitely disappointed after my last experience. read more

Popped in for happy hour drinks and a light snack during one of our walkabouts. Spicy Margarita - 4 / 5 The Gardener - 5 / 5 HH Oysters - 3.5~4 / 5 A few tasted just a tiny smidge less fresh, but still ok. I've been a bit spoiled with some crazy fresh and delish oysters, so these are still nice. Considering the price point $7.50 for half dozen, we'd definitely order it again. Overall 4 / 5 We definitely want to go back to try other items, ESPECIALLY on the drink menu! The bartender, Sean, seems to approach every drink with a high level of care, craft, and creativity. And we can definitely get behind that! Cheers! read more

Co Nam - Spicy Margarita and The Gardener (blueberry, mint, gin) - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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

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

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

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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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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

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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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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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

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