A good hole-in-the-wall. Friends love their banh mi sandwiches, I'm a big fan of their dumplings. Don't go for ambiance, go for good cheap Vietnamese eats. read more

The Beef Stew Egg Noodles was FANTASTIC!!! Highly Recommend and the service was wonderful. We were well taking care of. I also enjoyed the delicious Summer Rolls with soy protein (veggie chicken) So Good! We will definitely be back. I had so much of the beef stew leftover that I took it home to my husband and he loved it!! The best Vietnamese food I have ever had. read more

Ordered delivery, and it's definitely going on the rotation. The pho was still hot, packaged great! The summer rolls were delicious, and could have been a great lil meal on its own. Perfect for a little cozy night in, and an awesome price. read more

V-Nam Cafe - Pho Beef Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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So much yes. Arguably best banh mi in the city. I get the classic, but there are tons of hungry NYU kids and busied doordash delivery folks who make it clear you can't go wrong with your menu choice. Ambiance? Zero. Service? Lovely. Price? Stahp! Give it a whirl and thank me later. read more

The food is delicious, the portions generous but not overso, and price incredible. Skip Lucien and go here instead :) Recommend: the Vietnamese Beef Stew or the Ginger Chicken Clay Pot...but you must try the spring rolls first. read more

Alert: East Village hole-in-the-wall gem Pretty skeptical walking in here late at night - it's not the most decorated place by any means. There's no bathroom as well. However, the Pho is delicious! The cooks definitely take their time back there cooking up the dishes, unlike a lot of other pho places around that come out right away. It's cheap, big portioned, fresh and authentic. They gave me so much chicken in my pho I didn't even finish it! The spring rolls were also fried to a golden crispy perfection. 5 stars for sure - my tummy and wallet thank me. read more

V-Nam Cafe - Chicken Pho and Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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I got the chicken pho. It's ok, but nothing too special. The chicken is dark meat, which I'm not crazy about. I prefer white meat. But I do appreciate the prices, which are very reasonable. The pho came out to be around $10 including tax (not including tip). read more

V-Nam Cafe - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I think this might be my new favorite place to get Pho in the city! I've been to so many Pho places and have been disappointed. I'm so blessed that I stumbled upon this place. I got the veggie pho and the broth was so flavorful. The soy protein was amazing with little pieces of chili peppers. I like that they served the soy on the side so it didn't get soggy. read more

I came in here after doing a search for lunch in the area. I've been here before. I looked at the menu through Yelp app and called to order the chicken banh mi sandwich when I was at 2nd ave and 1st Street. I said I would pick it up and was told 10 minutes. 1pm. I was asked about level of spiciness. I chose medium which would be safe but not bland. I walked to there in less than 10 minutes. It was ready and wrapped. When I ate it there was the cilantro pickled shredded carrots shredded daikon. The chicken was moist, flavorful and complex combination of herbs and spices. read more

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Can't beat the quality and price. Staff is very friendly and can accommodate all specific food needs.

Liked the sandwich and the salad but the curry chicken rice noodle soup was the BOOM!!! read more

V-Nam Cafe - Curry Chicken Rice Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

The first thing that came to mind when I took my first bite was that it was SO F***ING GOOD!!! (Excuse my language) I had gotten the Banh Mi Sandwich and the Spring Rolls, and they were so tasty. And the service was nice, quick and CLEAN. Definitely going back! read more

V-Nam Cafe - Banh Mi Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

AMAZING hole in the wall spot! You can tell this place is family owned and they really know what they're doing. The server was attentive and super friendly! He was great! Most Vietnamese ice coffees are overly sweet. BUT not V-Nam Cafe's! Their ice coffee was strong with the perfect amount of sweetness! Their chicken banh mi was yummy. Grill chicken with curry seasoning and fresh pickled veggies. Their beef pho was clean and not overly salty. The beef was tinder. My favorite was their spring rolls!! They were delicious! Extremely crispy and bursting with flavor. Wrap the spring roll with their lettuces and dip it into their sauce... just do it, trust me. It's sweet, salty, fresh and had great umami flavor. It was so good, we ended up ordering another order. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. read more

Cheap prices and good reviews reeled me and my friend in, but I think I'll just stick to my usual Banh Mi shop in Chinatown after all. It's a small store with a decent amount of chairs and tables, dark lighting, and no bathroom. Me and my friend shared a Banh Mi Ga (chicken) to stay. Good thing was it was a very filling size but in regards to the taste, it was way below mediocre. The chicken, which was thigh meat, tasted rather bland and since that's the main protein/what most of the sandwich is, felt very disappointing. Maybe because I did order it as non-spicy, at some point as I was eating, I was considering to squirt some sriracha on my sandwich to give it some more flavor. The other only redeeming point was the sandwich came hot so you know it's freshly made. Regardless, if you are to come to this place for a cheap meal to share, I wouldn't suggest getting the Banh Mi Ga at least. read more

The most reliable pho you will find at this price point. You can have a filling soup here for less than $15. The broth is delicious before adding any of the extras. The beef tastes fresh, and the added works are always fresh. The limes aren't the best sometimes, but you can always ask for another, no problem. It's a small space, but well worth taking a seat to enjoy good pho on a cold day. Will always come here if I'm in the area, winter or summer. read more

I always passed by this place and saw a lot of people going in and out, it caught my attention. Very cozy and authentic. Staff was so sweet. The house salad is extremely good. This place was 10/10 and definitely recommend if you're looking for an authentic Vietnamese restaurant. read more

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I love the classic banh mi (w egg!) here- also I've tried the summer rolls and beef soup (tasty but salty). Would love to try the rest of my favorite dishes! (Easy to bypass, since there are so many larger storefronts around this small restaurant.) read more

food is of amazing quality for the price. service was extremely fast and server was very generous/helpful. The best vietnamese cuisine in the city read more

This has to be one of my favorite places in the whole city. So good. Every time. The banh mis are incredible. I've had the tofu one and the soy protein one, both amazing, juicy, spicy, and so big! The prices are cheap, especially for what you're getting. The ambience is relaxing, real, and appetizing. And the Vietnamese Iced coffee is a great treat (you can get it hot too!) I've never been disappointed here and recommend it to everyone. Can't wait for my next time out at V-Nam Cafe! read more

V-Nam Cafe - Soy Protein Banh Mi (Classic) - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

My favorite go-to for banh mì! V-Nam is situated right near the F train on 2nd Avenue. It's a small hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant. There are about 5 tables: two big tables and three smaller ones. You can also hang out and eat at the front by the window if you wish. V-Nam may not look like much but I really enjoy their sandwiches. The price is a little pricey but what do you expect from NYC? You can definitely get cheaper in Chinatown or Queens but the reason I like coming here is for the extra spicy option! If you're into spicy food, get this version. You will be drinking so much water (maybe milk). They use Thai chili peppers, the real deal. I also usually order their coffee- hot or cold, depending on the weather. I prefer to order to-go mostly because it's really cramped but I'm sure it's great with a friend or two. It can get full though. Customer service is always friendly! She's awesome. They take card above $10 so bring cash! read more

The Bahn-Mi I had here will forever live in my heart. If you're looking for an incredible, quality hole-in-the-wall place, with kind people and a pleasant atmosphere, look no further. And seriously, order the Bahn Mi, classic. read more

V-Nam Cafe - Bahn-Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Reasonable and tasty. Friendly staff. Also delivery is consistently FAST. Psss... get the clay pot red curry fish over rice. It's addictive. I'm usually someone that doesn't like to get the same menu item, but I has the red fish curry the second time I ordered from v nam and haven't looked back the dozen or so times I've gotten delivery / takeout from them. My partner's go-to everytime is the spring roll vermicelli noodles. We make a good team. read more

Great food at affordable prices. My go to place when I feel something coming on like a cold or just want delirious soups and sandwiches

After the comedy show, we were a bit hungry so I look on Yelp for cheap eats and came across V-Nam Cafe and popped my best friend's cherry as she never try Vietnamese food. I shared a Mild Banh Mi Bo with my best friend and my brother's girlfriend ordered a Mild Banh Mi with Vietnamese Iced Coffee. The decor is a little rundown but its really about the food sometimes in these mom and pop shops. I believe the owner might be the old man who took our orders and he was friendly. Good thing I was sharing my other half of the sandwich because it was too fulfilling for all by myself. The baguette was toasted and crunchy which I love. I forgot that Vietnamese sandwiches always are topped with cilantro so I pulled it off my sandwich. Mmmmm there were a lot of beef and woah baby so delicious than the other Vietnamese spots. I need to come back and try the Pho =) There's a bathroom but only for customers towards the back of the kitchen! read more

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The staff here is super super friendly and efficient. I've never dined in, but the bahn mi is so good. I got the bahn mi with chicken and a fried egg- nice portion for a good price. I will have to dine in soon! read more

DISCLAIMER: All these reviews are just personal notes to myself in the future. We did a pickup order. So I got the Pho and Kayla got the chicken vermicelli, which she RAVED about on and on. And tbh it slapped. My Pho was pretty great too- the broth was rich and savory, and the meat was great. They also properly separated the broth/greens/noodles, and it was hot when I picked it up. This is a restaurant that would be best for pickup/carryout. Inside the restaurant could use a bit of love. read more

I had the Beef Stew with rice and salad. Everything was delicious! Salad was fresh and crispy. Beef stew was nice and tender. read more

V-Nam Cafe - Salad with Mint. - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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I don't know why I previously gave this restaurant 4 stars. I deserves 5. Where else can you get a meal this good for this price?

Good banh mi sandwich for lunch. Service was also good. Also ordered ordered a Beef Pho another day for delivery, which was also very good.

Chilly nights and a weekend of delicious but heavy-on-the-stomach food called for soothing hot broth with the usual fixings... Aka PHO BA! Slurp. So necessary. This place is so unsuspecting. I can't even begin to tell you how any times I have passed by this place never realizing this hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese spot...right next to bars I've frequented in the past. I guess it's the epitome of a hole in the wall. I've seen places come and go in this hood but apparently this place has stood the test of time. And at $7.50 a relatively large bowl of tasty PHO, I can see why. Despite the puke pink walls (not exactly appetizing) decked out in grime that can easily come off with a good scrub, this place is peculiarly charming. And the hipster-esque Asian waitress with the cool glasses is a plus too! She should really start cleaning that super dusty fan hanging from the ceiling. Yikes! I couldn't stare at it too long before risking losing my appetite. I blame my mother for instilling such cleanliness standards. The pho is bound to satisfy your pho craving, warm you right up (especially if you freely use the jalapeños and Sriracha at your disposal), and leave you feeling happy that you used your yelp app (since it's the only way I could have found this place!) I will definitely be back here if I'm in the neighborhood, in the mood for pho or I want to try their Banh Mi which I read is pretty good. read more

V-Nam Cafe - Pho! - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

My go-to these days for cheap Viet takeout. The spot is very hole-in-the-wall and a little dingy, but the food is excellent. My 4-star review is mainly driven by the value you get here. Favorites: Banh Mi Bo (beef) Vermicelli Beef or Spring Roll Pho Beef Clay Pot Ginger Chicken Spring rolls are really meaty and dense, and they even poke a hole in the containers so they don't get (as) soggy. Banh mi are all a great bread to meat ratio. Flavors in general are really strong and yet, not too salty. I unfortunately can't eat cilantro, so I'd imagine it's probably even better for cilantro eaters. Prices are again, an outstanding value, especially given the neighborhood. $8 for a huge beef banh mi. $8.50 for serviceable pho. Can't beat that! Really great for takeout or a cheap, low-key meal. read more

V-Nam Cafe - classic banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here with a larger group last night and despite the small space, the staff was so incredibly accommodating of us. Everything here was fantastic from the service to the flavorful pho and banh mi to the Vietnamese coffee. Definitely recommend this spot ! read more

I saw this place from a YouTuber named Michelle Choi who went here. She suggested the banh mi here. It was good but still not as authentic as the banh mi in California. I also felt the coffee was kinda burnt tasting and could use more condensed milk. But for the price and amount of food you get I was satisfied. read more

What a hidden gem! This might be my favorite Bahn Mi in the city. I would like to come back to try more menu items. You cannot beat these prices! read more

This is a very small cafe. Has enough seats for like 16 people. The pho broth taste pretty good and not really oily. The meat for the pho isnt really good. The meat was tough for both the beef and the chicken pho. The Bah mi is pretty good but spicy isnt really spicy at all. The price cost about 1-2$ extra from the viet restaurants in chinatown. Overall this would be a good late night snack area after drinking at the bars around the place. read more

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A hole in the wall joint, what seems to be family-owned, which you don't want to miss. I've probably had their summer (shrimp) rolls at least a dozen times. The chicken clay pot portion is quite large and it'll probably last you for two servings. It usually comes with a side of salad or a bowl of soup (you should definitely opt for the soup ). Both the vegetarian and traditional Banh Mi sandwiches are also really good if you're in the mood for something on the go. The only dish that I've had there, which was not as good as the others, was the fish clay pot. read more

Fantastic food very consistent very nice people that work in the restaurant my go-to spot for sure

My favorite place for pho. It's not expensive and it's delicious. I highly recommend. No complaints.

I had the chance to visit V-Nam cafe on a Thursday evening around 7:30 PM. Since we were going to an event in the area and had some time to kill (along with having not had dinner yet) I decided to take the risk and try something I'd never had before. All I can say is that I'm so HAPPY I did. When I walked in I was surprised to see that the space wasn't bigger. They had about three high table tops and two large tables. It seems like this place is more of a causal dining spot so no need to make a reservation. When we walked in the host greeted us from behind the counter and allowed us to pick where we wanted to sit. When it came time to order I went with an apparent Vietnamese classic, the Bahn Mi Bo sandwich ($8). Its a beef sandwich with other added toppings like cilantro and such. Such great flavor and also extremely filling. In the moment I almost couldn't believe I'd never had this dish prior to this experience. They also let you pick your spiciness level for these sandwiches. I went with mild, but if you're a true spicy lover (or have an affinity for sriracha) I'd say definitely go with the medium. The service was also great! Our waitress gave us time to look over the menu, answered any questions we had, and was also fast in getting our food out to us after we ordered. Overall a great experience through and through. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food that's sure to fill you up, definitely give this hole in the wall joint a try. read more

The beef pho was a disappointment. Soup is too salty and lacks flavor. Noodles are overcooked - this could be just a personal preference, but I didn't know how much I enjoyed the noodles in the pho from other locations until I ate here. The lime that came with the pho looked old and was browning on the edge, so that wasn't so nice either. Consequently, I wouldn't order another bowl of pho from here again. However, V-Nam Cafe seems to advertise its sandwiches than pho, so maybe I should give that another try. read more