Authentic Vietnamese street food w/ unique dishes & budget-friendly prices. Casual, communal vibe makes it feel like you're dining in Vietnam!
Sonal Shah praises Mắm for its incredible Vietnamese food, unique seating, and flavorful dishes, calling it a restaurant for all seasons.
This Vietnamese restaurant in NYC offers an authentic street food experience with unique dishes not commonly found elsewhere. Customers rave about the flavorful, homey food and the communal dining atmosphere. While some may find the seating unconventional, the exceptional taste and budget-friendly prices make it a must-visit.
The restaurant serves authentic Vietnamese street food, with many dishes being unique and not found elsewhere. Customers highly recommend the pho, banh mi, and various noodle dishes, noting the great use of fresh herbs and flavorful sauces. Some dishes, like the Bún Đậu Đặc Biệt, are noted for their strong fermented shrimp paste, which might not be to everyone's taste, but overall the food is described as amazing, homey, and fast.
"Customers highly recommend the pho, banh mi, and the 'bun rieu chay' (vegetarian noodle soup), noting it as a favorite Vietnamese noodle dish in the city. The stuffed snails with lemongrass and pork and the eggplant with soft-boiled egg are also highlighted as personal favorites."
Customers consistently praise the authentic and delicious Vietnamese cuisine, often highlighting its homey flavors and budget-friendly nature. The unique dining experience, though sometimes unconventional, is a significant part of its appeal.
Important Note
One user noted that while the food is authentic and delicious, the dining experience, which involves plastic chairs in a basement setting, might be considered too expensive by some.
"Mam was mentioned as a place that currently has pho on its rotating menu for the fall and winter, potentially offering wider noodles."
Positive"Mam was listed as one of several Asian cuisine options available in the area."
Neutral"This user is Vietnamese and lists Mam as one of their top Vietnamese restaurants in NYC."
Positive"This user recommended Mam as a good Vietnamese restaurant in NYC."
Positive"This commenter highly recommends Mam's for its bun rieu chay, calling it their favorite Vietnamese noodle dish in the city when available."
Positive"Mam on the Lower East Side is mentioned as a Vietnamese restaurant."
Positive"Mam is listed as a Vietnamese restaurant option."
Positive"Mam is implicitly criticized by the reviewer for its pricing, as many diners find it too expensive to pay a premium for dining on plastic chairs in a basement setting."
Negative"This user called out Mam as an example of the good spread of cuisines and price points on the NYT list."
Neutral"This user stated that Mắm is the only place they know that serves Vietnamese-style snails. They also noted that while Bún Hến is available there, it is not the same dish as Bún ốc."
Neutral"This user suggested Mắm as a potential place to find Bún ốc, responding to the original post's query about where to find the dish in NYC."
Neutral"Mam is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Neutral"The author expresses love for Mam (a Vietnamese restaurant) but questions its high placement on "best of" lists with a skeptical "come the fuck on, man. lol". This implies they enjoy the restaurant but think its high praise might be overblown."
Neutral"Mam was suggested by Garconavecunreve as a restaurant option in NYC for a large group seeking covered outdoor seating. This suggestion was made in response to a query where the original poster expressed a preference for Asian cuisine."
Neutral"The author recommended Mam in Chinatown for superior pho at an equal or lesser price compared to Hanoi House."
Positive"The user praises Mam in Chinatown for its authentic Vietnamese food that is fast, amazingly delicious, and homey."
Positive"Recommends Mắm for Vietnamese food, noting they have a rotating menu that changes frequently."
Positive"Found Mam really interesting and fun; didn't love everything, but some dishes were outstanding. Notes it's easy on the budget and BYOB."
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