NamNam is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in Louisville. The interior may not be the prettiest, but the food makes up for it. It's family owned and they'll remember you if you come often. They're super kind people and know how to make some good food. Their green curry is my favorite thing ever! It's a little spicy, but also sweet and creamy at the same time. It's good with any of the meat options. My fiancé loves the Saigon noodles. Their fresh rolls are packed full with the best ingredients and served with an amazing peanut sauce--I could drink it. I love their pho too. I've tried all the meats and each one is great. The broth itself is full of flavor. Don't let the inside fool you--NamNam has some of the best food in the city. read more

Love Nam Nam. Best noodles in town. Really bummed to leave this review... but finding meat in a vegetarian dish is just unacceptable. We ordered Saigon noodles with tofu. read more

Namnam Cafe - Saigon Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Tofu tacos and Buddha rolls are hella good! Great low key spot for casual eats. They have beer options too.

Don't let the outside of this location fool you! Once inside it's a smaller fine in area, not the fanciest place but has original warmth and coziness of a a good diner. Food selection is pretty awesome and for bubble tea you can opt for almond milk for non-dairy. Service was a tad slow because the place was hopping with dine in and carry out. But our waiter was superb. Our order consisted of: Summer Rolls (2)1 Mi Xao and tufu Bun Bo Hue$14.75 Banh Mi w/LG Stone Cross Farms Pork Red Curry Chicken (hormone free) Thai Tea Boba Pho Tenderloin (Tai) Nomake Mighty swell cherry Everything was to par and more. Now that I know where his place is; I'll be back! read more

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Still my favorite fried rice in Lou! I always order all the ginger dressing and drown it while also adding jalapeños. Yum! read more

Namnam Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I love me some Vietnamese food, and this definitely satisfied my craving. I was in the area and got a couple of entrees for "now and later". The food hit just as hard the next day being reheated. The staff was very friendly and helpful. One of the highlights of the visit here was the beautiful mural they have on the inside. It really was lovely waiting for the takeout and admiring the serenity of the mural. Can't wait to be back! read more

I have been eating here regularly since about 2017 and I can't say enough good things about this place. It's family owned and run and Chris who works the FOH is awesome! The service is top tier here because for example if I call and no one picks up Chris will call me back to get my to go order and he also remembers small details about my order like no fish sauce or sub almond milk. I can't get better service anywhere in this city. The food is obviously delicious which is why I continue to support this small family business going on 8 years. My go tos are the rice platter, green curry and red curry noodles but everything I've tried has been spectacular. The taro tea is a must try and if you like coconut their coconut boba tea slaps. This place is definitely a hole in the wall with limited seating but none of that matters when the food and service is a 10/10. Best ginger dressing in town! read more

Namnam Cafe - Avocado rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We ordered bún bò Huế and bánh xèo. The bún bò Huế didn't have thick noodles which was a bit disappointing. I also asked for mam ruoc (shrimp paste) but the person manning the front didn't know what it was and just said that's a question for some other lady who was not there. Confusing. The bánh xèo was deconstructed; I received the "crepe" portion separate from the stuffing then I combine the two. Such a strange way to serve it. read more

Namnam Cafe - The deconstructed banh xeo - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Namnam is always a favorite! Recently had the chicken pho, and crab rangoon and it was perfect on a chilly day. Warm atmosphere, great prices and super friendly staff. read more

Every time I've eaten here the food has never disappointed or wavered in quality. Family owned and down to earth service. Couldn't recommend this place enough! read more

Namnam Cafe - Pork vermecelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Very good noodles, great service I would recommend the Tofu too. It's not like regular fried tofu which can be really hard on the outside. It's very good read more

This is a tiny place with the very best authentic Vietnamese food anywhere! The food is always delicious and they routinely remember us and bring extra treats to the table. read more

You can overlook the ambience for the good food and the service is good as well. It is also family owned!!

My wife and I took out 9 year old for Lunch today to Namnam. They now had Honey Bobba Tea. My son ordered that and said it was the best he's ever had. We also ordered the Imperial Rolls and a summer Roll, Tofu Binma Sandwich and 3 orders of Pho: Combination Meat, Tofu and shrimp Pho. All smelled delicious and huge portions with side of lime and Chinese Basil plus bean sprouts. Everything else as fresh, hot and generous portions. This has to be the best Vietnamese Restaurant in Louisville and only 2nd to the one I go to in St Louis. Look at the pictures and you be the judge. read more

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Great food. Wonderful service. A real favorite. I am a fan of many of their dishes. Beef Pho is real favorite.

A delightful dining experience from start to finish. I visited with my aunt, and we were both thoroughly impressed by the flavorful dishes and excellent service. Special thanks to our server, Chris, whose attentiveness and warmth truly enhanced the evening. Highly recommended. read more

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The pho chicken and the boba drink that I had with my wife while on vacation made was think of us having it for the first time all over again. read more

This place is so authentic, we felt like we were being transported to Vietnam. Everything we had was amazing. A come back place for sure

Ambiance: cute hole in the wall place. The food has gotten expensive but most of everything I've eaten from there has been delicious! Service: Excellent. Make sure to order online if you want to get your food on time. Sometimes that they are busy with online orders that you might have to wait 5-15 minutes in your car. They usually bring your items to your car. Food: Overall pretty tasty and well prepared. One time though the large Vietnamese Crepe was WAY over cooked and burnt so have been hesitant to order it again. I wish the amount of the green curry was a lot more for the cost. The other entrees, you do receive the quantity and quality for your buck. My go to entrees: The BEST - shrimp fried rice. Their shrimps are plump and juicy. The fried rice itself is really tasty and seasoned well. Can't get enough. Buddha Roll Namnam Roll Green Curry Vermicelli Bowl with Imperial Roll read more

Namnam Cafe - Freshly prepared shrimp fried rice served steaming hot. Delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

me & my pup were very satisfied - look at her smile! my very first Bahn Mi didn't disappoint, taste so refreshing & savory. I'll definitely be coming back for more. Server was super accommodating & friendly with my pittie, he even gave her couple pieces of beef and bowl of water. We ate outside and didn't have to wait long for our drinks and food. Food for the Soul!!! read more

Namnam Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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The food at Namnam Cafe is excellent, service is good, and ambiance leaves much to be desired. We devoured everything and would recommend this little cafe to anyone who enjoys Vietnamese food. read more

Wow, how have I not visited Namnam Cafe in so long? Well, I guess I didn't visit this time either; I got delivery. But still, delicious food. I ordered the summer rolls to start. These shrimp, lettuce, vermicelli and steak rolls were expertly made and large. With the peanut sauce, these tasted so good. My lunch entree was the Saigon noodles, which are similar to Singapore noodles I've gotten elsewhere. These though are in a more loose sauce and tasted like they have more spice in them. Maybe a hint of cinnamon? And wow, even at medium, these were HOT. So if your tastebuds are weak, like mine, just know that going in. I also got a Thai tea bubble tea -- because why not? When you see bubble tea on the menu, you get bubble tea. Thai tea is one of my favorites as well, so that plus boba is a hit. My food was prepared and delivery fast, and what a fun lunch. I will definitely be ordering from here again. read more

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This was my second banh mi so I don't consider myself an aficionado. The banh mi was terrible. The bread was stale. The cilantro was overpowering. The meat was tough, not tender. It sucks because it is close to home and the service was great. Curbside pickup was ready when I got there. Won't be back and may shy away from banh mi. Really disappointed in this one. read more

Visited for the first time today and regret not coming in earlier! The food is amazing!! Got the Saigon noodles which were the perfect amount of spice. Service was impeccable and we were even brought tea to cleanse our pallet, on the house. Cannot recommend this place enough!! read more

Namnam Cafe - Saigon Noodle (3PO) - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

After trying a handful of other Vietnamese places, this is one of my top 3. It falls short from being my number 1 because it's a little...pricey. The prices reflect the area of town. St. Matthews isn't all that cheap and I get it if they need to price food higher to make rent and profits. Still, I felt like the portion size was smaller than what I would get at Annie's down in Beechmont. The menu has a good number of options though and they do have a parking lot. The building is kinda tucked away off of Shelbyville Rd. Anyway, my sister and I ordered to pick up curbside since COVID-19 won't let anyone go inside. I got the vermicelli bowl with chicken and pork, while my sister got the Saigon noodles. The food was tasty, but not as flavorful as Annie's. The imperial rolls were just alright. It's a mixture of shrimp and pork. Nothing special regarding flavor. I don't mind trying other stuff of the menu. It's also the closest Vietnamese place to me, so I'm sure I'll return. A staff member was super friendly and came out to give us our food at the car. Kudos to all these folks who are putting themselves on the line! read more

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Loved my time here today. Swung thru on a recommendation from a friend and it did NOT disappoint. Overwhelmed by the expansive menu I took the chef's recommendations. I had a seared grass-fed beef and vermicelli noodle dish and also added the summer rolls. I devoured the summer rolls with beef, shrimp, and tasty mint (the heavy-hitter and perfect for spring), and then I honestly thought "there's no way I can eat my main dish after that" and asked for a to-go box when it arrived. Then I crushed damn near the whole thing. It was brisk, bright, full of flavor, cold and hot met in the middle with the noodles. I could nerd out on details, but just know it was SO good. I put my few leftovers in a to-go and dipped, only to be met in the parking lot by Chef with an extra helping of the sauce for the dish, cause he knows what leftovers be like. A lovely place with outdoor seating, a tidy little indoor area, and yes, the food was great, but I also felt cared for. Can't wait to take friends back there soon. High five. read more

the food here is good & the owners are super cool. I always get the mi xiao with chicken, def recommend

amazing atmosphere amazing food amazing people and great service over all one of the best places I've eaten!!!

This location is strictly pickup/ takeout (and I believe delivery?) but definitely not doing fine in right now, just FTI! I ordered my dinner online and was NOT disappointed. Got a lemongrass vermicelli with tofu and was not disappointed. The flavors were fresh and bursting. The tofu was nice and crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. I also had the avocado Thai roll which was good! Nothing special but certainly different than other spring/ summer rolls I have had because of the avocado and worth trying! Overall, I'd absolutely order from here again and recommend it to any friend wanting to have dinner at home and looking for something fresher than your basic takeout/ pizza!! read more

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Got my food via doordash. Usually the dine in experience is always amazing along with the wonderful tasteful menu.. However, this time, I wish they would have used a better cut of meat. It tasted very irony (though, they put plenty of meat there) and I wished they used the meatball with tendons in it. Other than that, the soup tasted very good and it was not oily. The delivery only took 25 mins and they served a lot of toppings. It was only $12 plus tip if you have the dash pass. read more

Namnam Cafe - The serving size is huge. - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I tried the beef noodle soup and it was better than any I have ever had. (And I have had a lot of beef noodle soups) Their beef was local and the flavor was like nothing I have ever had before. Service was super friendly. Would come again. read more

I honestly don't give a damn damn If you love the food here at Namnam And I hate to cause trouble But I'd rather eat Rubble And be Barney and babysit Bam Bam One of my least impressive food experiences in Kentucky and that is saying a lot because I have rarely had a really good meal in Kentucky. The Banh Mi sandwich was slathered in mayo and didn't really taste like too much. If it was the same price as most Vietnamese sandwiches which is in the three to five range then I would have given them four stars because it was decent if not good. However at $8 50 and with four extra dollars for the Vietnamese coffee I can't really be generous. Plus people in Louisville are raving about this and I can only imagine it's because either they don't have good taste or they haven't tried the real thing. Perhaps if I hadn't tried the real thing I would find this good. It's a shame because my server was an absolute angel and I loved him and he was super nice to me. I tipped him handsomely. But sometimes you can tell about the owners of a place and if you look around, the signs here tell you everything you need to know. They won't take credit cards for under $10. You know how much they're charging. And there is a very rude and abrupt and abrasive sign that insists that if you order at the counter that you may not sit down and eat your food. Since I was only eating about a quarter of it or less, once I tasted how bad it was that was exactly what I had planned to do. Well this way they definitely got themselves a tip but I have to say that being spoken to like I'm a naughty 5 year old when I'm spending my money on overpriced double priced bland not very Vietnamese sandwiches, doesn't exactly push me towards being generous with my rating. read more

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I have only had takeout from Namnam but it was one of the best takeout experiences I have had since COVID began. Right when I pulled up, an employee was at my window, told me my order was just bagged up, and I was on my way in less than a minute and it was still fresh when I got home. I love love loved the lychee slushy and was excited to see they had bubble tea. It's probably not a good thing that I know about it now because I will want it every day. As for the food, I had Buddha rolls and Saigon noodles and my husband had imperial rolls and green curry. I am not really a big fun of summer rolls. Though the Buddha roll is one of the better ones I've had and I loved the sauce, I think they're just not my thing. I wish there was a meatless Imperial roll because I don't eat pork, but love a crispy spring roll. My Saigon noodles had great flavor and the perfect level of spice but were very stuck together so maybe this is a dish that's better served for dining in. My husband enjoyed his curry and imperial rolls but did not care for the nuoc mam sauce. Overall, we had fantastic service, delicious drinks, and while the food wasn't perfect, it was pretty solid and enjoyable. I'll definitely be back to try more teas and other menu items and hope to update after dining in. read more

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I've never dined in, only carry-out / delivery. However the flavors never faulter from restaurant to destination, and if I'm sitting waiting for my meal, the owner has given me samples of tasty drinks for free. Always greeted with a smile and the service is always professional and prompt. The seal on this deal is that I've never had a bad green curry from here and I suspect I never will. read more

Namnam Cafe - Their green curry is top 3 in this city and if you don't try it I feel sorry for ya Green Curry (3PO) - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Delicious vermicelli bowl with chicken. Chicken has a great charred flavor, and the fresh mint and veggies mixed in were ‍. Hit the spot. Will be back! read more

Six years later, Namnam remains a favorite of mine and a place where I love to swing by for carry out or to grab a delicious bite to eat with friends. I love the intimate atmosphere, the option for outdoor dining in nice weather, the family-owned element and the friendly servers. While I have my favorite dishes, if Asian food is your thing (like it is mine), you probably cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Colder weather has me craving a comforting bowl of Pho of any flavor with all of the herbs, summertime means Buddha rolls, the tacos, or a Vermicelli bowl. And while I don't order them as frequently, the Saigon Noodles and curries always hit the spot for something a little spicy. It never fails: the portions are generous and I tell myself that "this time I will get a box for the rest of my meal." I don't think that has ever happened yet, I typically end up cleaning my plate. Visit Namnam for some tasty Vietnamese and you will probably find that it's one of your favorite spots as well! read more

Louisville is no Little Saigon or Houston, but even so, one knows this place doesn't cater towards ethnic standards when they don't even serve chop sticks unless specifically asked. Food: Phở: bland broth, smells of star anise and not much else. Very little meat. Basil all bruised not fresh. No "ngò gai" Bánh xèo (crepe): this is a dish where you wrap red leaf or Boston lettuce over the banh xèo and dip it in fish sauce. On the menu, lettuce and herbs are available for an extra charge. Fine, we were willing to pay extra (it is like ordering a baked potato and paying for sour cream and green onion topping), however the restaurant only had romaine lettuce (not great for wrapping), no mint, cilantro or picked carrots... the crepe came out quite oily, and packed full of bean sprouts. The only good thing is that they were generous with the shrimp (my mom uses very small shrimp as she is more concerned with the shape of the crepe) Drink: they serve Rishi tea. For $4 / tea bag. I want my complementary pot of cheap Asian jasmine tea! Ambience: cute little place in St Matthews. Service: attentive non-Vietnamese waitress. Compared to the typical surly Asian server with broken-English I would say good service. However not super knowledgeable Won't be back. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. It's family owned and the food is fantastic and fresh. I love that they have grass fed beef as an option for their meals. My family's favorite pork fried rice with stone cross farms pork, or the pho! I think I order Saigon noodles with beef the most for myself. read more

my fave to- go spot in louisville . Been going here since i was a kid . you cant go wrong with anything on the menu . staff always cool as well read more

Namnam Cafe - Saigon Noodle (3PO) to go - Vietnamese Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The setting: an unassuming little place tucked away on Wallace Ave. There is a cozy patio with outdoor seating, as well as plenty of tables inside. They also offer carryout. The service: efficient, friendly, accommodating, and our water glasses never ran dry. The food: mmm... avocado rolls were literally STUFFED with avocado and veggies. The dipping sauce was so good I may have licked out the bowl. Maybe. The veggie pho was also fantastic, with a perfect balance of noodles, veggies, and broth. Of note - they're closed on Mondays, so make sure you check your calendar before heading over. read more