After 18 hours of a plane, a train, and an automobile, I found this place within walking distance…read moreof my hotel. Located at one end of a mall, this Vietnamese restaurant is small but vibrant. Several waitresses were quite attentive and cheerful. To me, soup is comfort food and nothing beats a bowl of beef pho after a tiring, cold day. The small-ish bowl of dac biet pho had a great beef flavor all the way around. Broth was not too rich and perfect balance of spices (hints of cinnamon, clove, and star anise). The meatballs tasted like beef (not the tasteless, spongy meat mass offered in some US pho restaurants), the brisket pieces were tender, tripe tasted "clean", and the raw beef was sliced thinly enough to give it a nice texture. Only slightly negative thing worth mentioning is that the pho was €20 ($22) for what we would consider a small bowl in the US ... but hey, this is Amsterdam, one of the world's great cities. Several appetizers in the menu. I tried the beef rice paper spring rolls. The rice crepe wrapper was a little too chewy, so next time, I will go with another small dish. Bottom line, this place offers a very very good bowl of comforting beef pho for the next time you are near (~ 0.5 miles) the Station Zuid area of Amsterdam.

It was lunch time and was hungry so the friend I was with suggested coming here as their lunch time…read moredeals were pretty good at under €10 for a bowl of pho and a sandwich. Unfortunately, the majority of the options for the lunch specials had the pho made from beef stock, and I don't eat beef so There was either a chicken porridge or a Tofu Pho option and that was it for the €10 lunch time deal! Plus it's not that many tables, so we had around a 20 minute wait until a table opened up. So did my shopping and then came back in 20mins and I got a veggie pho, with pork, rather than a lunch special plus a lemongrass tea drink so overall cost for me was €15 rather than the €10. I didn't think the pork that I added on tasted that great so might just stick with something else next time. Thought my lemon grass tea was also over kill - honestly it tasted delicious but shouldn't have got more liquid when had just got a big bowl of soup. Service was quick and efficient - lots of young adults doing the serving. Oh, also the loos are located upstairs and tiny! Side Note - found when went to another Saigon Càphê (there are 3 in Amsterdam), that it's part of a chain of 4 different kinds of Asian restaurant, so get the loyalty card! The Servers here didn't mention it to us at all!! Yelp 201/ 2018

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. O Mai is located a minute away from…read morethe tram station making it super convenient. Staff were Gen Z, wore a uniform and tight black nitrile gloves. Started off with the fresh spring rolls with pork and shrimp and they were tasty. They came with 3 dipping sauces. Moved on to the large Pho and it was gigantic. Broth was flavorful and the noodles seem to be the dry version. The marbling was decent on the slices of beef and the meat balls were flavorful. The beef shank was also quite tasty. A small should be sufficient if an appetizer is ordered! They take credit cards too!

we were looking for nice and good Vietnamese food and stumbled upon this nice place…read more We were greeted by the friendly staff but also saw they were very busy and a bit overwhelme. as a starter we had nice springrolls with pork and prawns, it had good flavor but I wish the peanutsauce would be a little bit thicker and springrolls more firmly rolled, my maikn was authentic pho and that tasted really good, I highly recommend if u want good Vietnamese food.

The tofu fresh rolls were satisfying but a decent peanut sauce will make even cardboard taste good…read more There was nothing special about these ones (and I'd prefer a peanut sauce that wasn't part hoisin) so I wouldn't return before exploring other options. Plus, some places do something with the tofu so it contributes to the flavor where this tofu was just a different texture. Lastly, the quantity of true roll filling was disappointing. In the picture it's clear how the end pieces were left basically empty so this dish didn't pack much punch in filling me up. Even so, peanut sauce is peanut sauce.

My friend and I were homesick (California) and wanted to eat some Pho in this cold weather, and we…read morestumble open this restaurant. Cute small little restaurant. We got Fast service and it has great ambiance. The food 10/10 . Would definitely recommend and will be coming back!

The food was good. I highly recommend the Bun Bo Hue. A lot of places say their Bun Bo Hue is spicy…read morebut it never is. The Bun Bo Hue at this place is actually spicy and is the best I've ever had in my life. The pho broth had a hint of chicken which was very unique. It reminded me of chicken ramen. The spring rolls were packed with veggies. The lemon grass chicken was really good and juicy. The shaking beef had a lot more sauce than I'm use to but it wasn't bad. The service was a little slow but they only had 1 employee and I came in during a slow time. The restaurant is great for small groups or to go alone.

Came here for some Pho since this was the closest Vietnamese restaurant to West Side Inn Hotel…read morewhere we were staying. I ordered the Chicken Pho and the broth was very good. I don't like beef, pork, or chicken in my Pho so I requested for some Shrimp and they accommodated me. Not sure if the price is on par with other Amsterdam Vietnamese restaurants. I paid total of 19,35 with a glass of small still water. I'll probably try other Pho restaurants next time because this seems a bit much only for Pho.

Great broth, fresh ingredients, iced coffee was excellent! Small space, outdoor seating. Great find!read more

For me, the most important part of pho is the broth, and the broth here is impeccable! Out of all…read moreof the pho places I've tried in the Netherlands, this is currently my favorite so far, even if it's a bit on the pricier side. If you've never tried pho, I recommend squeezing in some lime juice and mixing in some sriracha sauce directly into the soup. Also, don't eat directly from the bowl. Instead, load up your super large spoon with some noodles, a piece of meat, and a bit of vegetables. Submerge that into the broth, then top it off with a pea sized dollop of hoisin sauce. Now you're ready to shove that spoon packed full of flavors into your mouth!! Not only is it super delicious, but having to repeat this meticulous process will help you pace your meal, leading to healthier digestion. Word of warning: There's only 3 tables for two and a 4-seater countertop inside, so absolutely make sure to come right at opening time or prepare for a potentially long wait. The funniest thing is they had hardstyle house blasting the entire time. For a Sunday afternoon, it felt so surreal. 10/10, would club here, again.

There was quite a wait and the server just made everyone wait outside. He also had individual…read morepeople sitting at tables for 4 so there was a lot of people waiting out the door. The food was also so so and not too flavorful. The che ba mau was pretty watered down so it was a little disappointing. It's a small place so it's a little crowded. The server also never came back to take the order so we had to go get him since he was busy staring at his phone screen behind the counter.

Decent. The pho broth was not super flavorful - wide noodles and no basil, but lots of cilantro (on…read morethe side). Also not a lot of meat. The pork chop plate was the best value - very big chop and served with a fried egg. The chop was on the salty side, but paired well with a big spoonful of rice. The banh mi was also decent, needed more pickled veggies. The service was great and loved that it seemed like a family owned business with mom cooking in the kitchen and the teen son serving the tables. He was polite and helpful. It hit the spot as we had been traveling in Paris and then Amsterdam, and I needed some Asian food.

Their northern style pho is absolutely delicious. We didn't expect to find this gem in Amsterdam…read more Service is oddly excellent because you know you hardly get any attention when you're in a restaurant in Amsterdam.

Very good and authentic Vietnamese food…read more The quality is superb and service from a Vietnamese international student is second to none. Feels like a 5 stars restaurant, when it is just a local eatery.

Perfect, casual little restaurant for dining solo or in small groups. Most tables are set for…read moreparties of four. I ordered the vegetarian vermicelli bowl (BunChay) and loved every bite! The veggies were covered in a delicious sauce and the spring rolls perfectly hot and crispy. The service was warm and efficient. This is a restaurant I would gladly return over and over again!

There's a reason why I decided not to add my experience with this restaurant to my Instagram reels…read more The dishes were mid at best, and the taste of one of the beef dishes was uninspiring compared to a lot of Vietnamese restaurants I have had the privilege of dining in the United States. It feels like another typical Vietnamese restaurant you see here and there and nothing more. At least the service is decent, I'll give it that. Again, the food isn't all that bad. Meh is the best you can describe it.

I came here on a Monday evening and it wasn't too busy. There were a lot of people speaking English…read moreand most of the waitstaff also only spoke English. No inferences there, just an observation. Like other Vietnamese places, the food is mediocre and just resembles authentic dishes but doesn't have the full taste of it. Overall, I recommend you go to Little Saigon instead. Yes, it isn't as pretty but the food is better. Food: 3/5 I had the pho with raw beef and it was okay. The raw beef is added to the soup and then the soup finishes cooking the beef at the table, ensuring your meat is tender. The soup was hot but not super flavorful, the beef was tasty but it should have been thinner. TIPS: Do not get the mihoen dishes (vermicelli), they have absolutely no flavor. Also do not get the banana, coconut dessert. The banana is a dry plantain just sitting in coconut milk. Service: 3/5 I was here with my Dutch classmates and we spoke to the waitstaff in Dutch, but despite the fact we spoke perfectly correct Dutch, they could not understand us and kept talking to us in English. Turns out they don't really speak Dutch... *sigh* Though that isn't their fault, I gave them a lower score because it was hard to get their attention. There wasn't that many people and anytime we needed anything, we had to wave our hands in the air for 10 minutes before we got anyone's attention. Atmosphere: 4/5 The decor is nice and it seems relatively new. It also isn't very noisy so you can actually talk to your friends. Value: 3/5 The pho was €15, super expensive! Appetizers were also around €6 each and they were small.

There are finally more Vietnamese restaurants open in Amsterdam. I heard mixed reviews about this…read morerestaurant and finally tried it on a rainy day. My friend and I ordered the Pho Dac biet ( noddle soup with 3 different kind of beefs ) , Bun thit ga (cold noddle salad with chicken sate ), salad rolls, ice tea and vietnamese drip coffee. We were the only customers at the restaurant during lunch time. But the server seems to be more focus on playing with her cell phone than serving us. Despite from the poor service from our server, we are still quite looking forward to try out the food. It is a good sign that she brought out bean sprouts, cilantro, chilli and lime on a separate plate. Those are the same ingredients that I used to enjoy the nice Pho from Oregon. It is also very good that the beef is still pink in the middle and not overcook. Some restaurants serve the beef overcooked and that makes a big difference. The salad rolls is okay and nothing too spectacular. The cold noddle is good portion but the rest of the ingredients is just okay. The price for the food is more expensive than other vietnamese restaurant and I am not sure whether it is justifiable considering the service. I may try one more time during normal dinner hours to see whether the service improves.