Nếm Restaurant

We wanted a home-style food. We ordered a catfish with sour soup, very tasty, nice vegetable textures. We ordered fried noodles, two kinds of egg roll, a kho with pork and rau mung(sp?). Service was nice, our friends enjoyed the selection.

Nếm Restaurant has an amazingly wide variety of menu items, from noodle soups like phở, authentic traditional family-style meals and hotpots, fresh seafood appetizers like scallops and razor clams, specialty entrees like goat curry, colorful salads,….. the list is almost endless. Taste test: authentic Vietnamese with a modern twist, pleasing to the eye. The restaurant’s owner Dương is a delight and her staff are sweet and attentive to customers, focusing on great service. The restaurant is clean and inviting, perfect for banquet gatherings and even has a secret garden patio with a Zen atmosphere. I hosted my son’s high school graduation here and our family dines here once every couple weeks. We even rely on Nếm Restaurant for party trays. They are truly a reliable 1-stop restaurant with delicious food!!!

Ném Restaurant delivers bold flavors and fast service, but diners should be cautious with spice levels—some dishes pack unexpected heat that can trigger stomach discomfort if you're sensitive. The grilled nem and dipping sauces are standouts, but menu labeling could be clearer, especially for spice and dietary restrictions. Staff are friendly and responsive, though the space feels tight during peak hours. Vegetarian options are limited and mostly side-based, so plant-based diners may feel boxed in. The small on-site lot fills quickly, and most rely on street parking or nearby public lots—none officially tied to the restaurant. Accessibility is mixed: entry is flat, but the interior layout may challenge wheelchair users due to narrow spacing. Overall, Ném is a solid choice for a casual meal with friends, especially if you’re familiar with Vietnamese flavors and can handle the heat. Just plan ahead for parking and ask questions if you have dietary needs.

This charming restaurant offers an aesthetically pleasing ambiance, particularly in a specific corner. The reasonably priced menu offers dishes that are served promptly. Surprisingly, it is relatively empty in the mornings, suggesting that it is more suitable for evening dining. I have had positive experiences ordering from this restaurant through Doordash, and I highly recommend it!

Food is nothing special. Taking into account the quantity, quality, and price is 3 stars. The food does take a bit of time when we went (Sunday at 6:30) and our party of 10 was one of two tables there. Pho came out about 20 minutes after ordering and it was very sweet with a fair bit of msg. Hot pan beef was mid but came with surprisingly good bread. Coming back from college we got dia gia dinh and, while they weren't like grandma or moms, the bitter melon soup, braised egg and pork and hot pot catfish hit the spot. The fat and skin of the pork was like jelly and food was hot.