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    Nana Viet Kitchen

    4.0 (168 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Menu - lots of Vegetarian selections
    Harry W.

    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.

    Meriya S.

    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.

    Sept 2025 menu
    Billy L.

    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.

    House special menu
    Ann T.

    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!

    hu tieu, bun cha Ha Noi
    Jade L.

    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!

    Bun Cha Hanoi- really flavorful and delish
    Pam N.

    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.

    Spicy beef egg noodles soup
    Si Si L.

    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.

    Bò Tái Chanh
    Gina G.

    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.

    42. Grilled Pork Chop Over Rice
    Emi R.

    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.

    #26 @noodlesoupaddict
    Alex F.

    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.

    Lita B.

    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.

    Beef pho noodles soup
    Yan M.

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

    Pho Bo dac Biet
    Alice H.

    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!

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    Bò Tái Chanh: Beef Carpaccio w/ Thai basil, fried shallot, house tangerine sauce ($18)
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    4.1
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    0.2 mi
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    Came here around 11am on a Friday and no wait. We didn't know they only took cash and I think one…read moreof owners heard us and said we can zelle the restaurant phone number. Server took ou; order right away. I got sprare rib stew and it amazing,husband got #21 he loved it. We loved it so much we are coming back.

    Are you a TK person or VH person? Me, I think it's safe to say I'm both. I'm not going to lie,…read moreif we're talking about wait time, VH literally takes the cake. It is always so busy! This is a fast place, table sharing, no room having place. If you're looking for a western style dining, it can become overwhelming. But, just embrace the speed and efficiency of this restaurant. Because once you are seated, you're served immediately to get you on the way. With service, don't expect tier 1 experience, but you'll get your water/tea. Savor it, don't assume they'll come back while you're still eating. Just saying! There's a few things on the menu that are must have.. 1. Chow Jew Ho Fun with soup on the side - the obvious that everyone orders. I like to get soup on the side, and then put about two tablespoons soup back into my noodle and add all the sauces! Then occasionally, sip the soup to wash everything down. 2. Beef Stew Ho Fun - My boyfriend's must have. Flavorful, soft meat, delicious. 3. Fish Cakes - Personally, I don't care for fish cakes, but my boyfriend and his family order it all the time, so of course I'll still eat it. It's still good. I'm just a person who feels I can buy it from the banh mi shops and it taste the same. Lol I don't eat anything else here. This is one of those restaurants where you go and eat what they're known for, not wander off too far away from the menu because the other stuff is just legit filler items. The only problem I have is, it's so expensive now for a small bowl. So it makes me not want to come back, but at the same time, flavors are really good. You just would think with the amount of customers, the business thriving, you could at least keep the portion size the same as before..

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    Best Chow Jew noodle in town. I only order this here
    Best Chow Jew noodle in town. I only order this here
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    Tay Ho Oakland Restaurant & Bar

    Tay Ho Oakland Restaurant & Bar

    4.0
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    0.2 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
    LGBTQ friendly

    I'm almost feeling speechless over how good the meal here was. We arrived about 15 minutes after…read moreopening on a Saturday evening and were seated immediately. The wait staff were attentive and came by promptly to take our order. We put in a first round of apps and cocktails and ordered our main course and dessert later. Everything was quite tasty, but I especially enjoyed the main courses, bánh hỏi bò lá lốt and bún chả Hà Nội. The quality of each was top tier. I've tried quite a lot of bún chả, and I could detect the marginal increase in quality here compared to other places. The phở-nominal cocktails and fish sauce ice cream were also delectable. I loved the savory take on each, and since they're rarer finds, I was glad that Tay Ho had them on the menu. Also notable is that even though we came early, there were already a substantial amount of diners and the place was busy, which is a good sign this place delivers the goods. I surveyed the other tables of patrons as I dined in, and other guests represented a diverse range of backgrounds across ages, so this place has something to satisfy every palate. I could go on about this place, but I won't because you really just gotta come try it for yourself to discover how good it is.

    We stopped by Tay Ho for a late lunch while driving through Oakland. I got the bun cha ha noi while…read moremy friend ordered the house bahn cuon. I really liked the rice noodles with came with grilled pork and pork patties in a sweet fish sauce and served with a ton of lettuce, herbs and cucumber slices. The pork was on the sweeter side but really yummy eaten as a lettuce wrap. The rice roll texture was fantastic and I liked the rice rolls with mushroom and pork filling. I'm not a huge fan of the fish cakes and other pate and pork products but this one was pretty good and it's a fun way to try a bunch of different bites.

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    Tay ho introducing the New York Sour.
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    Viet iced coffee (w/ condensed milk) - Better than Cam Huong's
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    Banh Mi Ba Le

    Banh Mi Ba Le

    4.5
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    As a local, I've grown up walking 5 minutes to this spot my whole life for over 25 years. I can say…read morethat it is the best authentic vietnamese banh mi in the east bay as I've tried many other spots that haven't particularly matched or exceeded their level of quality. I usually order a #2, #7, and #13. It's very affordable, especially if you're on a strict budget for lunch. $7 sandwiches? I mean it's a pretty good deal. #2 Banh Mi Dac Biet/Special Combo Ham Sandwich - If you're looking for a cold italian sandwich but want to explore new options this is a vietnamese version that also has pate butter taking it to the next level. #7 Banh Mi Xiu Mai/Meat Ball & Egg Sandwich - An elevated version of the #3 with an added egg. This was my absolute favorite as a child and still is now. Nice balance of sweet and salty. The meat is tender and with the added egg yolk that pops when you take a bite takes it the next level. I think this is also slept on since I don't see many people ordering it. #13 Banh Mi Xa Xiu/BBQ Pork Sandwich - This is their secret weapon. My god the sweetness from the bbq pork with the pate butter is incredible. I always look forward to eating the bottom end of the sandwich because that's where most of the flavor and butter are hiding. The pickled veggies help give it the acidity it needs for a well balanced bite. By far my favorite. They also have many other options besides banh mi that make and sell on the day of like Banh Cuon, Che, Egg rolls, etc. Definitely give those a try especially the Mochi Ham sandwich aka Banh Day they got there too. I always have a hard time choosing between the #7 & # 13 so I always end up getting both. Service is straight forward, you line up, order, and wait for them to call you up for your order. Simple. You don't have to ask me twice if I want to grab some banh mi here. But do be aware that at certain hours of the day it can get very busy and crowded. Either to super early when opening or closer to closing about an hour before. For new comers, I highly recommend starting off with #7 or #13 for your introduction to their banh mi for a better first time experience.

    I'm Shocked at the quality of their ban mi. As of…read more6/10/2026, it costs $8.50 each. That's not the issue; everything is up now! The sandwich was really skimpy. The ratio of bread to meat to pickled vegetables was not great. The pate, which I usually love, was also off and had an unusually strong unpleasant smell. The only thing that made the sandwich edible was the bread itself. It was fresh light and airy as I remember it to be. I hope they will focus and maintain quality in the future. I regretted spending $65 there for food I was afraid to feed my family.

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    #2 combo banh mi $6.30
    #2 combo banh mi $6.30
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