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First off, Nam has a pretty awesome atmosphere for a Viet restaurant, at least compared to many I have been to. The decor reminded me of the classic open air food stalls in Asia (i.e dai pai dongs in Hong Kong). Of course, this was a much cleaner indoor version! The catchy and not too loud music was also a nice bonus.
As for the food, we shared the following dishes:
- Noodle soup with rare beef, brisket tripe, tendon and beef balls (Large $9.9): This was definitely a disappointment for me, the salt in the broth just overpowered everything else. At least it was clear and not oily though. I did enjoy the protein since the rare beef and tendons had a melt in your mouth texture, although for almost $10, I would've expected a bit more of it.
- Pad thai chicken ($11.90): This was my favourite dish of the night. The pad thai had a complex flavour profile, with the bean spouts, pickled veggies and peanuts adding a nice crunch. I usually can't take much heat in my food, but there was just the right amount in it.
- Special small viet rice with grilled pork chop and a sunny side up egg ($11.60): I had mixed feelings about this dish. The pork chop was seasoned perfectly and I loved the flavour profile. However, parts of the meat was on the dry side. Although it does say special "small" viet rice on the menu, I do wish they gave a bit more rice! My dad loves his carbs, and the amount on the plate definitely wasn't enough. The good news is, there was generous amount of protein.
Overall, I think Nam has great potential and I will definitely return to try out other classic items on their menu.
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