Authentic Vietnamese street food and unique dining experience, with standout dishes and a budget-friendly vibe.
Sonal Shah praises Mắm for its incredible Vietnamese food, unique seating, and flavorful dishes, calling it a restaurant for all seasons.
This Vietnamese eatery offers a unique and communal dining experience, with diners often seated on low stools or benches. The food is celebrated for its authentic flavors, fresh herbs, and skillful preparation, with standout dishes like the Bún Đậu Đặc Biệt platter and the flavorful Nấm Cuốn mushroom rolls. It's a great spot for both traditional favorites like pho and more adventurous options such as stuffed snails, making it a highly recommended destination for Vietnamese cuisine.
The restaurant offers authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes. Popular recommendations include their pho, banh mi, and various noodle dishes. Some customers have specifically praised their Bún Đậu Đặc Biệt, Nấm Cuốn, Ốc Bươu Nhồi Thịt, Gỏi Ngheu, and Bún Hến. While generally well-loved, one reviewer found the pricing a bit high for the casual setting.
"Standout dishes include the Bún Đậu Đặc Biệt platter, Nấm Cuốn mushroom rolls, Ốc Bươu Nhồi Thịt (stuffed snails), Gỏi Ngheu (clams), and Bún Hến noodle soup. Their pho and Bun rieu chay have also been specifically recommended."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards the restaurant, praising its authentic and delicious Vietnamese food, unique dining experience, and value for money. Some find certain dishes outstanding, although one opinion suggests the high praise might be slightly overblown.
Important Note
One reviewer expressed skepticism about the restaurant's placement on 'best of' lists, suggesting the praise might be slightly overblown. Another opinion noted that the casual, basement setting with plastic chairs might not justify a premium price for some.
"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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