I'm always on the search for a decent bowl of pho and viet small bites, Nana Viet Kitchen definitely hit the spot! I brought my friend for her to try a new viet spot since she typically only goes to one spot and she absolutely loved it! Our favorite was the Banh Khot which are mini crispy pancakes with shrimp. Crispy on the edges and bottom and not too saturated in oil. I got the combination pho and was pleasantly surprised. The serving of noodles that it came with was almost enough for two people! I was not expecting it at all. They definitely do not joke about their servings. My friend got the Bun Bo Hue, lemongrass beef soup, which was better than other ones I've had in Downtown Oakland but not as lemongrassy as I like. The restaurant itself is fairly sizeable but there were only about 3 fully seated tables. There was only one server at the time and service was a bit slow, but understandable. read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

This restaurant is located China Town in Oakland on 10th and Harrison. We walked in and got seated right away. The place was welcoming and typical of any Vietnamese restaurant. We ordered the tofu bahn mi, tofu, veggies and mushroom vermicelli and Vietnamese pancake with shrimp. They were all amazing. The tofu in the banh mi was stirred fried w/ mushrooms not fried like how I'm used to. So it was a little different but very tasty. My fiancé had the vermicelli bowl which he said was pretty good with all the stirred fried tofu, veggies and mushrooms. What was surprising the most was the Vietnamese pancake. It was so good that I would come back for just this appetizer. It has a crunchy texture on the outside, but the inside was so creamy. Wrap that with a lettuce and dip in the fish sauce and wow! My mouth was happy. Service here is top notch! The server was super attentive and he knew just when we needed more napkins and more water. Would definitely recommend and will be back soon for those pancake! read more

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I'd been seeing the Banh Khot all over my feed and I had to try it! My girlfriend and I met for an early dinner and I was happy to find this place didn't close between lunch and dinner. We got spring rolls, Banh Khot and fish sauce chicken wings. The spring rolls were ok, the sauce was watery. The Banh Khot was not as crunchy as I'd hoped, but it was flavorful. The wings were ok. The prices were Great, I wanted to live this spot but it was not memorable. My Banh Khot search continues . read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

10-15 minute walk from a few BART stations, Nana Viet served a lovely lunch for a party of 2 on a rainy Sunday. No wait, responsive and available staff. Pretty light, clean and spacious, lots of natural light, minimal, Vietnamese folk art, clean bathrooms. The Dua Coffee (coconut coffee - no half and half, just coconut cream) was incredible. I tried Bahn Koht for the first and i'm so glad I did. Light, crisp, flavorful, wrap it in fresh lettuce and fragrant herbs and you've got yourself a delectable bite. My main was a grilled lemongrass porkchop that wasn't too dry and very flavorful. My friend had the beef pho and said it was really good. I look forward to going again, nice place for lunch after the OMCA! read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place is a hit or miss depending on what you order. For the traditional Pho craving, this place hits the spot. But their dinner family style it's off it's mark. The Pho here is full and hearty with the standard condiments. For apps, go for their Fried Fish Cake, Fresh Summer Rolls, or Crispy Spring rolls. Papaya Salad was good, but hard to eat with just four shrimp chips. Their Banh Xeo batter was way too thick. Their Pho here is very good. the soup had the right amount of flavor and was steaming hot when they brough it out. Their house specials, were a bit lacking. Their "Thit Kho Trung" (Pork and Egg Stew in Clay Pot) and "Ca Kho To" (Carmelized Cat Fish Stew" missed the mark. The This Kho Trung wasn't stewed, and flavorless. Both dish the sauce was too watery and the caramelization. The service was excellent and they do play the traditional Vietnamese new wave music to try and make the ambiance more authentic. read more

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Big Menu, Good Vermicelli, Attentive friendly service. Located on the outer edge of Oakland's Chinatown just a couple of short blocks away from Lake Merritt BART station and the Alameda County Courthouse is Nana Viet Kitchen. Casual, spacious restaurant with inviting wooden tables. I just had a bit of a hunger pang after a tiny breakfast, so after running an errand, I strolled in for a lunch entree after the lunch rush. My order was for a Grilled Pork Vermicelli Bowl. Overall the dish was good, with tons of pan-fried pork, but I wish there was a bit more lettuce, and I kind of prefer pork that is actually grilled instead of just fried, but it met the need. Lots of food for my $16. Loved the service here.. the folks really look after you, and your ice water!! A standout! Getting Here is trivial - there's tons of street parking and by transit, its's a piece of cake with BART or AC Transit within a 2-block radius.. Worth a shot.. .. I'd probably go for the Banh Mi; or a Pho' next time. read more

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This place was fast, affordable, and delicious. We had beef pho and the tofu bahn mi, which were delicious and fresh. Service was efficient and kind! I'd stop in again for sure! read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

The first visit was on a weekday, so it was quiet and easy to find parking. The food came out quickly, and I ordered the MY THO'S STYLE DRY NOODLE (I swapped the noodles for egg noodles) and the Beef Stew - Bo Kho. The wait wasn't long, and both dishes were very tasty. The second visit was on a much busier day. Parking was quite challenging since it's all street parking, and we had to compete for spots. The restaurant was packed, but the staff did their best to take care of everyone and were attentive despite how busy it was. This time, we ordered two bowls of House Combination Pho - Pho Dat Biet and an appetizer of Summer Spring Rolls, which were delicious. Overall, the food here is really good, and it's definitely one of the better Pho spots I've tried. The restaurant is also quite clean. I would love to come back again, though I'd recommend going on a weekday if you can -- it's much easier for parking and there's less of a wait. read more

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Tried this place for the first time today because I was craving bun rieu, which is one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes. I have had it many times from different restaurants, so I was excited when I saw photos on Yelp that looked really good. The only thing was, the photos were from when the restaurant was still called Mam Hanoi. Since the menu looked the same, I figured they probably kept the same recipes. The restaurant is in downtown Oakland, so I had to find metered parking. I was seated quickly and the service from the waiter was friendly. After ordering, he brought out the plate of herbs for the soup, but it was not what I normally expect with bun rieu. They gave me bean sprouts, jalapeños, Thai basil, and cabbage. Usually the more authentic places serve mint instead of Thai basil, plus shredded lettuce and other herbs. That already had me a little concerned before the soup even came out. When the bun rieu arrived, it definitely did not look like the photos I saw on Yelp. Bun rieu is usually served one of two ways. The "rieu" mixture of egg, pork, and crab can either be made into a meatball style or a custard style. The Yelp photos showed the meatball style, which I prefer because it has more flavor and texture. What I got was the custard style, which was soft and eggy, almost like tofu, and it just broke apart in the broth like egg drop soup. The broth itself was just okay. It did not have a lot of depth or umami. The meats included sliced pork, cha lua (Vietnamese meatloaf), and a lot of tofu. Honestly there was so much tofu that I had to pick some out. Other places I have been to serve a better variety of toppings, like pork ribs, shrimp, and the meatball style rieu, which makes the dish more satisfying. On top of that, my bowl had a chip in it, which was not the best presentation. Overall the service was nice and the restaurant was clean, but I probably would not come back. I used to live in San Jose where there are plenty of amazing Vietnamese spots, so it is hard not to compare. This one just did not feel as authentic as I am used to. read more

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Such friendly service! Store was also very clean and able to accommodate a family of 8 next to us. Lunch time was busy but everyone seemed to have a seat on Friday. I love how they play Vietnamese music instead of just American pop. I've been to Hanoi before and felt the Bun Cha Hanoi dish was similar taste to what I had in Vietnam. I'm not Vietnamese but I felt it was delicious! read more

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The service and atmosphere are welcoming and friendly. Lovely decor and the person who took our order was so kind. Not the typical wham bam service you usually get. I don't mind either but it was a welcomed change of pace. They offer so many dishes that you typically don't see in regular pho restaurants. I was really overjoyed to see Bun Cha, Cha Ca, Bun Rieu, Banh xeo and banh khot all offered here! Like, whaaaat? You're lucky to get 2 of these items along with pho and rice plates, but all of them? Elite chef status here. Cha ca- the turmeric dill grilled fish with shrimp paste dipping sauce tingled my viet spidey sense. It's really rare to see this and I couldn't take my eyes and mind off of it. I think my past memories exceeded my expectations because this didn't meet it. The fish didn't have the nice dill flavor to it although they topped it heavily with it along with crispy garlic. And the shrimp paste dipping sauce was just salty. I didn't love it and won't get it next time. I'm glad I tried it tho. My favorite of it is still in San jose. Bun Cha Hanoi, on the other hand, was the star! Flavorful, generous portions of the pork and pork patty, it was slurping good. The sauce was so good I had to add it to my fish dish. I definitely recommend it to anyone who loves the usual vermicelli dishes. This is a level up. Overall, we are definitely coming back to try their other dishes. The location is great, just near all the other bakeries in the area. read more

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Came here for an early dinner on my own. I had it bookmarked as a place that I wanted to try but didn't have a note on why. I looked through the menu, and decided on the spicy noodle soup. I think it was supposed to be pho, but I asked for egg noodle instead. The service was fast since I was the only one there. The taste of the broth was ok. Pretty standard. The egg noodles weren't that more chewy texture that I like. Overall, the place was ok. Wished I knew why I bookmarked it. read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - Spicy beef egg noodles soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

We came here for lunch on NYE, and there was no wait to get seated. We ordered the hu tieu and bun cha Ha Noi platter to share, and both were very savoury and satisfying. I liked the broth the bun cha came with so much that I kept dipping all the veggies in it even after the meat was gone. The flavour was so good that I couldn't get enough. Some of the best bun cha I've had and would definitely recommend! read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - hu tieu, bun cha Ha Noi - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

First time to new owners and cook. Husband got special veggie vermicelli dish and loved it! He can't wait to go back. Girlfriend got shrimp vermicelli dish and said shrimp were old. I got the chicken curry soup and rice which was scrumptious! The flavor was so good, deep and lovely, the chicken tender, falling apart in your mouth and deep flavor. It's a bit spicy without the rice (or noodles). But perfectly mild for me with the rice. It isn't potato but taro root which tasted like potato to me. Not over loaded with chicken but for me a goodly amount. We also got the pork and wood ear fried rolls-they were over fried -dark, dark brown, kind of burnt and mushy too. Like they were done earlier, sat around the got fried again. Didn't take photos. Sorry. The young lady waiting on us was very helpful-I have food sensitivities. And she recommended dishes that were popular. I'd definitely go back but skip the pork eggrolls, or send them back. Other peoples reviews seemed to like them. It was clean and smelled good and pretty inside. Bathroom was nice. Menu has photos of everything to help you order, and ingredients. I asked re spiciness . read more

Mam Hanoi in Oakland is worthy of a visit ~ solid Northern Vietnamese cuisine in casual digs with pricing that won't make you stretch the dollar too thin. I was feeling adventurous at a business lunch when trying and exploring a few different appetizers/shareables with others ~ the whole shrimp egg rolls, Gỏi Gà or chicken salad, Nem Cuon or the grilled pork cake spring rolls, Bò Tái Chanh, or Vietnamese Beef Carpaccio. I've never had any of these dishes before, especially the Carpaccio ~ honestly, I was surprised how much I loved it while also admiring how visually beautiful the dish and plating was. The mix of the raw meat and onion/peanut together in the vibrant complexities of the lemon juice/fish sauce alone..outstanding. The shrimp egg rolls were plump and crispy, loved how fresh the grilled pork cake rolls were with the peanut dipping sauce, and how flavorful the chicken salad was as a light addition. Would def. come back to support this area of Oakland that could use a bit more love, and the lovely and hard working staff. Thank you for the inspiring discovery of new foods for my palate! Metered parking available across the street and surrounding areas. read more

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Wow wow wow! I ordered the pork chop & I have to say I was very impressed 2 pork chops for $16?! And it was marinated very well. Almost a sweet taste. It wasn't too tough or chewy it was just perfect. I enjoyed myself. The service was great the young lady helping us out was friendly, smiling, and recommending things from the menu. The ambiance is quiet it's a small place in china town but they had pretty good seating arrangements. Overall I'll definitely be back to try out more things on the menu. read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - 42. Grilled Pork Chop Over Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

My rice plate only came with one small dry piece of pork chop instead of two. Waiter tried to say that's all I'm given since I ordered the "combo plate" with sugarcane shrimp & egg. I then show him their recent yelp pics of the exact same order with TWO pork chops. He then just laughs and ask if I want another small piece. My sugarcane shrimp was extremely stale and rubbery like it's been reheated multiple times. I was really hoping this place would be better than mam Hanoi, but it was just disappointing . Skimpy portions, long wait times, and mediocre food. +1 star for the service considering the waiter/busboy/cashier did everything by himself. read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - #26 @noodlesoupaddict - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Honestly, not bad pho spot. Ever since Rang Dong moved to Alameda, there aren't too many options here in Chinatown. Small bowl of pho was indeed, small, lol. Not a lot of meat compared to what other spots offer in a small. Typically, there's tendon, flank, beef balls, round steak, and tripe, and at least 2 of each. Not bad for a quick lunch spot in Chinatown. Service can be slow since there's usually just one person. read more

We were planning to have Chinese until we came upon this restaurant and decided to eat here. The place was crowded and we were led to the back room. We ordered the bbq beef and rice (most popular) and the bbq pork chop with rice. The beef was nicely marinated and super tender. My pork chop was alright, tender in the middle but a bit dry on the edges. Overall, it was a good lunch. Waitresses were helpful and courteous. read more

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Mam Hanoi - not your typical Viet restaurant - and I don't know how I feel about it. I think this is due to personal preference and less so on restaurant quality. We ordered 2 of the kitchen special: Carmalized fish: the fish was super fishy, giving me the impression that it was not fresh. Portion of this dish was definitely on the smaller side, but it did come with rice, while the neighborhood standard is to make you pay for rice Noodle combo plate for pork belly, tofu, and fish cakes: it was serve with shrimp paste, you really does need to understand in order to like it. Fish cakes was tasty - but tasted pre-package. Pork belly was all fat - if you like it, than it's fine. Tofu - also tasted pre-package instead of homemade, and it also lacked taste. Again, my 3-star came from ignorance - not able to fully appreciate the food, but if I am going to go to a place where the ingredients came from most pre-packaged items. . . . .I can put it together at home. read more

First time coming to this place. I had the Pho Bo dac Biet, which is the house special beef noodle soup, featuring a combo of rare steak, well-done brisket, flank, fatty brisket, and meatballs! The broth is clear and rich, and it really warmed me up on a cold day after work! read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - Pho Bo dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Apparently this place changed names to Nana Viet Kitchen very recently and now it's another to go spot in Oakland Chinatown. We ordered the Combo Vermicelli Noodles with Shrimp, Pork and Eggrolls and the Pork Chop rice plate. The atmosphere is spacious playing hubby's favorite cha cha music which was uplifting! Food was tasty and service by How was friendly and attentive. No crowd if you come before noon. read more

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Came on a Sunday at 5:30pm and there place was empty inside. After we sat, 2 more tables were sat by the time we left. It was quiet inside. I really enjoyed my order! There was vermicelli, fried tofu, pork belly and pork sausage along with a variety of veggies. On the side was a shrimp paste sauce. The combo of flavors was really good. I had a perfect bite for every bite! We also ordered pho (not pictured) and it wasn't bad but nothing special. read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - Bun Dao Mam Tom - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

10/10. The best pho in downtown Oakland! The broth tastes homemade. I love flat noodles in my pho too. I will be back. read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - Pho tai with all the bells and whistles - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

I eat here almost every week. The restaurant used to be called Mam Ha Noi. Not sure what's with the name change but the decor is kept the same, cute and inviting. Food is still tasty and service is still fast and attentive. Pho broth here is better than the other pho restaurants in the area, and it's my go to order most of the time. I decided to be adventurous and tried their cha ca la vong (grilled turmeric fish with vermicelli), it was delicious and authentic. Street parking or park at the Renaissance structure. read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - 50. Cha Ca La Vong - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Everything is so good here. I was surprised the banh mi bread so fresh. The pho tai not heavy brother, very refreshing. Beef rice so good. Fast service. Convenient sink to wash hands without going in bathroom. The only downside is parking here, but they'll get you out within an hour. You should definitely try this place. read more

Terrible pho noodle soup, tasteless, meat are dry. I will not eat there again. Service was good. Overall the restaurant was clean. read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - Beef pho noodles soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Ive visited Mam Hanoi a couple times before and I always order the Bun rieu! The broth is so rich in flavor and it's packed full of ingredients. Mam Hanoi never skimps on the meat, i always find huge meatballs in my soup. The noodles are a perfect consistency. The soup is tangy, garlicky, and perfect in every way. This is definitely my favorite pho place in Oakland. The service is quick, i got my food 10 minutes after I ordered it which is perfect since I have to rush back to work after! There's plenty of seating inside the restaurant and has great lighting. read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - bun rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

I've reviewed this restaurant under its prior name Mam. Server says same owners just new name. No other explanation. That's ok. Food and service still very good. read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - 37. Grilled Chicken Vermicelli Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I went in for lunch. It was not busy. Maybe out of the way? Place was clean and peaceful. Staff was professional and respectful. I ordered #17 (or #21) which I thought was the combination pho but it wasnt. Maybe I read it wrong. $17 before tax and tips. Anyway, it had beef and meatballs. Beef was standard and rough. Meatball is meatball. Soup was more salty than flavorable. This option had only 1 size and the portion was standard. Overall food experience was standard. read more

Our only go to Viet restaurant . Foods are delicious as always. Servers are always so friendly and welcoming. Super clean. If you're craving for Vietnamese food and coffee come here and try, this place won't disappoint you. read more

3.5 stars pho tai - the beef was oddly minced or grounded, it was not sliced or shaved like what I'm used to. So the texture tasted like ground beef. Also noting that it came with minced ginger on top of the rare beef. The broth was ok. But the other disappointment was the noodles. It wasn't thin noodles! pho ga - the broth was good but there were a lot of pieces of chicken with the skin on. Could have used more meat. I asked for sriracha and they handed me a bottle with a rooster sriracha but the color obviously did not look like the rooster brand sriracha. So they use some knock off brand and poured it in the bottle. I don't understand why they don't just use what it came in. I would return if I'm in the area and really wanted to try other items on the menu but not go out of my way. read more

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Some of the best Vietnamese food I've had in the Bay. The Bun Cha Hanoi was excellent. Banh xeo was top tier. Pho was on point. Their use of a variety of traditional herbs in their dishes is delicious. It was so good I ordered an extra Bun Cha and various banh mi to go. Customer service was excellent. Ambiance was nice and casual. I like how some of the dishes came on a large traditional woven plate. read more

One of my favorites pho places in Oakland. Here are some of the things I've had: Pho Ga: 10/10 super flavorful clear broth Nem Cuon: 8/10 I get this every time I come here. The roll is really good - crunchy and flavored well but the sauce is not great, def not brodards (but nothing is brodards). Pho dac biet: 10/10 very flavorful, lots of meats Com thit nuong: 7/10 meat was tender but the sauce wasn't great read more

Comfort food at it's best. I order from here whenever I'm under the weather (and get an extra order of broth), or just want some good pho. Had trouble trying to order by phone once due to language barrier so just come in to order--doesn't take too long. read more

Was in the area picking up tea and pastries around the corner at a nearby bakery and noticed their menu in the windows as I walked by. Decided to give it a try as the establishment looked clean and inviting. Ordered the beef rib pho ($17). It came with 1 rib and a few slices of brisket. Pho noodles were cooked just right. Beef rib was amazingly fall off the bone tender. I liked their condiments as well. Besides the hoisin sauce, there was chili sate, pickled chili peppers, and what tasted like a garlic/vinegar spicy red sauce (in lieu of the typical sriracha). read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - Condiments: chili 3 ways (pickled, sate, hot garlic/vinegar sauce) - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Very professional cooking. There are variety of Vietnamese dishes which I have not tasted previously. Service is fantastic. Ambience is nice but the music is a little bit loud. read more

Delicious, well-balanced, delicate pho, spring rolls full of veg, not just rice noodles, tasty peanut sauce, and SUPER flavorful grilled pork banh mi! Service was excellent, and the restaurant very clean. Their bathrooms were nice, too. We also enjoyed the music they were playing. Happily recommend! read more

I really wanted to love this place since it's so close to work, but the food prep was concerning. The chef wore one glove, handling veggies and noodles with a bare hand, and who knows what else. It took nearly 20 minutes for just one item, far from efficient. The server was nice and friendly, which was a plus, but I told him to pack it Togo only because I'd already ordered, paid, and left, and I won't be back. read more

Nana Viet Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Lately I've made it a point to go in person and either pick up food or sit down and dine in. The fees that come with online delivery are not my cup of tea. Mam Hanoi is located in Chinatown across the street from a park. Parking is like this - you either can get it or you don't. As for me, I walked. The first time I came here my boyfriend and I ordered soup. I had a shrimp & lemongrass pho that was delightful. The taste of the lemongrass was fresh and the soup was light and easy on the stomach. The shrimp rolls are delicious as to be expected. Same goes for the egg rolls. My boyfriend ordered the beef noodle soup that has meat balls in it. He enjoyed it, so we came back a little more than a month later yesterday. In the mood for something heavier in preparation for a concert I'd be drinking at, I ordered the salmon and green beans over rice. It was plenty flavorful and the salmon was nice and lightly crispy across the top. The skin was also perfectly crispy on the bottom. I wonder if they used an air fryer to accomplish that texture. Veggies are veggies - you either like them or you don't. I do, but I don't find it needy of a review. The plate was good. My boyfriend ordered the beef noodles again. We also ordered the spring rolls served with peanut sauce on the side. Good and fresh. I love how minty they were and the peanut sauce was really good as well. Think creamy peanut butter, but melted and topped with chopped peanuts. Ambiance - quiet. On both occasions that we went there was plenty of seating. The first time we came there were a few customers, but yesterday we had the place all to ourselves. That said, the service is quick. Edit: I noticed an automatic gratuity of 13.5% was added to my last receipt. It was only a party of two. Keep an eye out for this so that you don't mistakenly double tip them read more

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