Mam Hanoi Restaurant

Mam Hanoi in Oakland is worthy of a visit ~ solid Northern Vietnamese cuisine in casual digs with pricing that won't make you stretch the dollar too thin. I was feeling adventurous at a business lunch when trying and exploring a few different appetizers/shareables with others ~ the whole shrimp egg rolls, Gỏi Gà or chicken salad, Nem Cuon or the grilled pork cake spring rolls, Bò Tái Chanh, or Vietnamese Beef Carpaccio. I've never had any of these dishes before, especially the Carpaccio ~ honestly, I was surprised how much I loved it while also admiring how visually beautiful the dish and plating was. The mix of the raw meat and onion/peanut together in the vibrant complexities of the lemon juice/fish sauce alone..outstanding. The shrimp egg rolls were plump and crispy, loved how fresh the grilled pork cake rolls were with the peanut dipping sauce, and how flavorful the chicken salad was as a light addition.Would def. come back to support this area of Oakland that could use a bit more love, and the lovely and hard working staff. Thank you for the inspiring discovery of new foods for my palate! Metered parking available across the street and surrounding areas.

Came on a Sunday at 5:30pm and there place was empty inside. After we sat, 2 more tables were sat by the time we left. It was quiet inside.I really enjoyed my order! There was vermicelli, fried tofu, pork belly and pork sausage along with a variety of veggies. On the side was a shrimp paste sauce. The combo of flavors was really good. I had a perfect bite for every bite! We also ordered pho (not pictured) and it wasn't bad but nothing special.

3.5 starspho tai - the beef was oddly minced or grounded, it was not sliced or shaved like what I'm used to. So the texture tasted like ground beef. Also noting that it came with minced ginger on top of the rare beef. The broth was ok. But the other disappointment was the noodles. It wasn't thin noodles! pho ga - the broth was good but there were a lot of pieces of chicken with the skin on. Could have used more meat. I asked for sriracha and they handed me a bottle with a rooster sriracha but the color obviously did not look like the rooster brand sriracha. So they use some knock off brand and poured it in the bottle. I don't understand why they don't just use what it came in. I would return if I'm in the area and really wanted to try other items on the menu but not go out of my way.

First time coming to this place. I had the Pho Bo dac Biet, which is the house special beef noodle soup, featuring a combo of rare steak, well-done brisket, flank, fatty brisket, and meatballs!The broth is clear and rich, and it really warmed me up on a cold day after work!

Ive visited Mam Hanoi a couple times before and I always order the Bun rieu! The broth is so rich in flavor and it's packed full of ingredients. Mam Hanoi never skimps on the meat, i always find huge meatballs in my soup. The noodles are a perfect consistency. The soup is tangy, garlicky, and perfect in every way. This is definitely my favorite pho place in Oakland. The service is quick, i got my food 10 minutes after I ordered it which is perfect since I have to rush back to work after! There's plenty of seating inside the restaurant and has great lighting.

Was in the area picking up tea and pastries around the corner at a nearby bakery and noticed their menu in the windows as I walked by. Decided to give it a try as the establishment looked clean and inviting. Ordered the beef rib pho ($17). It came with 1 rib and a few slices of brisket. Pho noodles were cooked just right. Beef rib was amazingly fall off the bone tender. I liked their condiments as well. Besides the hoisin sauce, there was chili sate, pickled chili peppers, and what tasted like a garlic/vinegar spicy red sauce (in lieu of the typical sriracha).

Solid and delicious Vietnamese spot in Oakland Chinatown! I love their pho ga, bun bo hue, and bun rieu. They have two different size options for most of their soups which is helpful depending on your hunger levels. Their service can be a little slow if there is a lot of customer since they seem have limited staff but the food always comes out quickly once you get your order in!

One of my favorites pho places in Oakland. Here are some of the things I've had:Pho Ga: 10/10 super flavorful clear brothNem Cuon: 8/10 I get this every time I come here. The roll is really good - crunchy and flavored well but the sauce is not great, def not brodards (but nothing is brodards). Pho dac biet: 10/10 very flavorful, lots of meatsCom thit nuong: 7/10 meat was tender but the sauce wasn't great

The last few times we have been here portions have been very small. The amount we paid for and the amount of food given does not seem proportional. The bun bo hue has been very oily and overly spicy I don't taste the flavors of lemongrass or the bun bo hue flavors and meat was very limited in our pho and bun bo hue. It's a bit disappointing because it's our go to for good authentic pho and bun bo hue.

Lately I've made it a point to go in person and either pick up food or sit down and dine in. The fees that come with online delivery are not my cup of tea. Mam Hanoi is located in Chinatown across the street from a park. Parking is like this - you either can get it or you don't. As for me, I walked. The first time I came here my boyfriend and I ordered soup. I had a shrimp & lemongrass pho that was delightful. The taste of the lemongrass was fresh and the soup was light and easy on the stomach. The shrimp rolls are delicious as to be expected. Same goes for the egg rolls. My boyfriend ordered the beef noodle soup that has meat balls in it. He enjoyed it, so we came back a little more than a month later yesterday. In the mood for something heavier in preparation for a concert I'd be drinking at, I ordered the salmon and green beans over rice. It was plenty flavorful and the salmon was nice and lightly crispy across the top. The skin was also perfectly crispy on the bottom. I wonder if they used an air fryer to accomplish that texture. Veggies are veggies - you either like them or you don't. I do, but I don't find it needy of a review. The plate was good. My boyfriend ordered the beef noodles again. We also ordered the spring rolls served with peanut sauce on the side. Good and fresh. I love how minty they were and the peanut sauce was really good as well. Think creamy peanut butter, but melted and topped with chopped peanuts. Ambiance - quiet. On both occasions that we went there was plenty of seating. The first time we came there were a few customers, but yesterday we had the place all to ourselves. That said, the service is quick.Edit: I noticed an automatic gratuity of 13.5% was added to my last receipt. It was only a party of two. Keep an eye out for this so that you don't mistakenly double tip them