Unique Vietnamese gem w/ communal vibe. Standout noodles, pork, & snails. Cheap eats!
Sonal Shah praises Mắm for its incredible Vietnamese food, unique seating, and flavorful dishes, calling it a restaurant for all seasons.
This vibrant Vietnamese eatery offers a unique and communal dining experience, perfect for any season. From their flavorful platters featuring expertly prepared pork and fried tofu to adventurous options like pork-stuffed snails and raw surf clams, every dish is a celebration of fresh herbs and bold sauces. Don't miss their standout noodle soups and mushroom rolls for a truly memorable meal.
This Vietnamese restaurant is celebrated for its authentic and flavorful dishes, with a particular emphasis on fresh herbs and bold dipping sauces. Standout recommendations include the Bún Đậu Đặc Biệt platter, Nấm Cuốn mushroom rolls, Ốc Bươu Nhồi Thịt (pork-stuffed snails), Gỏi Ngheu (raw surf clam), and Bún Hến (noodle soup with clams). Some diners have noted that the pricing can feel a bit steep for the casual, basement-like setting.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Bún Đậu Đặc Biệt platter, Nấm Cuốn mushroom rolls, Ốc Bươu Nhồi Thịt (pork-stuffed snails), Gỏi Ngheu (raw surf clam), and Bún Hến (noodle soup with clams)."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its authentic and delicious Vietnamese cuisine, often highlighting unique dishes and a fun, communal dining atmosphere. Some find the pricing to be a bit high for the casual setting.
Important Note
Some diners feel the pricing is high given the casual, basement-like dining setting.
"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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