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    Lam Van

    3.7 (273 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Open 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Diana L.

    My husband and I visited Lam Van for the first time this past Saturday, 10/18/2025 at around 3:30 PM. The store is small but packed with all kinds of packaged foods to go. If you're looking for variety and authentic Vietnamese finds, this place definitely delivers. However, the tight space made it feel a bit claustrophobic, especially with multiple customers coming in all at once. There's not much room to walk or explore everything that they have to offer. We picked up the following: Large Goi Sen Sua Tom Thit (Lotus Salad) - $35 as of Oct. 2025 - This hits the spot and is pretty tasty on a hot day. The family gobbled this up. It comes with shrimp, lotus root stems, pickled carrots, celery, thin pork slices, jellyfish, crushed peanuts, and fish sauce dressing. I just wish they added more jellyfish since I love those textures and taste. My sister in law has also previously picked up bánh nam, Vietnamese Steamed Rice Dumplings, that my husband and I both enjoy. Remember, this place is Cash Only!

    Assortment of Vietnamese food party trays
    Dean W.

    Wow! What an EPIC spot to grab your favorite Vietnamese food dishes on the go! My favorite spot in this plaza - Kim Huong - didn't have any spring rolls yesterday, so I wandered the plaza to see where I could get some - walked into Lam Van just a few steps away and was blown away by all the different sorts of Vietnamese delicacies - including spring rolls - that they had! There's plate sizes of all sorts - from individual servings, to small servings - to massive trays. They had all the favorites like spring rolls, egg rolls, fried noodle trays, banh beo, banh cuon, banh bot lot - to more party type dishes like bo la lot - one of my favorite dishes that you'd usually find at Bo 7 mon restaurants. They have nem nuong and cha lua for sale, as well as a decent display of crispy wings - which I'm bummed I didn't try any since the other reviewers mentioned how yummy they were - I just wanted to grab brunch and get out. The spring rolls I picked up were fresh, each bite dipped into the rich peanut/hoison sauce was full of flavor. The meat to veggie/roll ratio was great. The cafe sua da was awesome. Strong and long-lasting - the flavor was still present over an hour later when I finally managed to finish it after a morning full of errands. By the way - this place gets crowded quick. And it really is standing room only/grab and go type. There's no seating inside or outside. Cash only. No cards are accepted. The owner was prompt and professional.

    To go platters
    Danni O.

    Got dam Lam Van.. Chicken wings!! That's it. That's the review. Go get em. Delicious, caramelized, crispy, sweet, salty, umami, fish sauce-y.. the dish at any party that makes everyone ask "what are these and where do I get them?" You also need cash. And a Vietnamese speaker. No English menu. This is a true IYKYK spot.

    Diane J.

    We love pick up Togo from this place. Especially we love their banh bot loc, banh beo and the cha. Today we added the sesame ball, cha oc as well. Service is fast and I always get a friendly lady to help me even with my broken viet they still kind and nice. CASH Only so be prepared.

    Betty G.

    I'm surprised of the lower ratings for this vietnamese deli/food to go shop. They have many choices of catering items and tray, pre-prepared foods. Most of times still warm as they bring those out throughout the day and many on the tables ready to pick up and go. I always get the banh nam, vermicelli glass noodles with shrimp and crab meat. Better quality than most of them in the area. Egg rolls are also good. Many choices to select from if you don't have time to cook for some larger size party and/or events.

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    Christopher T.

    This place has been here for ages and well known for Hue (middle VN) foods. They cater for big portion of foods but do sell certain dishes in small portions. I'm here to pick up couple try of fried noodle and nem nuong for family gardening. If you order party tray then definitely a great deal but if you buy individually then the price is abit high. The quality wise, just decent and consistent favor since the 80s, which mean they don't upgraded or updated - which can be a good thing or can be bad thing. The noodle is abit oily and abit salty and the nem nuong is just bland, even with their dipping sauce. I also got small portions of 2 different fried fish case and both are abit salty for my taste. Also I got their egg rolls which is good (still oily - soaked the paper bag), and the fried banana (which the banana is still rough, not soft and too much oil - soaked the paper bag and when I heated in the oven, more oil came out. Service wise, it was fine when I ordered, but I did noticed just a tag of not being nice to certain folks (their excuse was they are regular customers since someone asked). If you have a family harder and wanted Hue foods with decent prices and big portions then this would be the place but if you just want small portion then I would suggest to go to restaurants catering for Hue foods for better foods, quality and services but the price can be high.

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    Small shop. Best for to go items Good if you're looking for a dish to bring to a party.

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    Always has what I need for last minute orders when it comes to catering dishes. Their fish sauce wings are the best.

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    I had things wings at a party and they are Amazing!! Wow Wow I can't wait to order for the 4th of July!! Share with friends

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    Wings are bomb. They always have party trays of variety of foods ready to go! CASH ONLY!

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    Ask the Community - Lam Van

    How much are chicken wings?

    $50 per small party tray. Must call to order first.

    Is the butter chicken and fish sauce chicken different?

    Yes. fish sauce is what they're known for, but they do have butter as well.

    Are there party trays ready to be picked up and purchased on the same day or do we need to call and order in advance?

    It depends, they normally have some trays premade but to be safe, order ahead. The trays they have might not be what you wanted.

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    Pho Redbo absolutely deserves more recognition because this place knows how to make an incredible…read morebowl of pho. From the moment it hit the table, I could smell how rich and flavorful the broth was. You can tell it wasn't rushed--it tasted like it had been simmering for hours. Every spoonful was comforting, packed with depth, and had the perfect balance of savory flavors. The beef was unbelievably tender, practically melting in my mouth, and the noodles had the perfect bite. This is the kind of meal that reminds you why pho is one of the best comfort foods out there. What really impressed me was the freshness of everything. The herbs were vibrant, the bean sprouts had a great crunch, the jalapeños added the perfect kick, and a squeeze of lime brought the entire bowl together. Every ingredient complemented the broth instead of overpowering it. I found myself slowing down just to enjoy every bite because it was that good. By the time I finished, I was honestly wishing there was another bowl waiting for me. The service and atmosphere made the experience even better. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. It's always a bonus when great food is matched by great hospitality. Pho Redbo has officially earned a spot on my list of favorite pho restaurants, and I already know I'll be back to try more of the menu. If you're searching for a pho spot that delivers on flavor, freshness, and overall experience, don't sleep on this place--you'll leave happy and already planning your next visit.

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