Nam Phoung

10 reviews

(215) 468-0410

1100 Washington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147 39.9371 -75.1617

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Neighborhoods: South Philadelphia, Bella Vista/ Southwark

Last updated 4.01.09

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my fav rest., authentic viet cuisine at great price

My boyfriend and I go here weekly. Yes, waiters are not very attentive. But we are regulars and they know us so that's not a problem. They're actually very friendly and polite if you come often enough. The food is usually excellent. Banh canh, bun bo hue, banh hoi chao tom, com ca man (fried rice with salty fish and chicken), and canh chua ca (fish soup), and lemongrass chicken are very tasty. The only dish that I did not enjoy was the fried egg rolls (too greasy). My bf loves the shrimp with mix veggies (brown sauce). It's our place.

Pros: tasty food, low prices
Cons: too busy on weekends (only b/c the food is good)

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01/26/09

Our new favorite

by barelyatone

We've eaten here 10 or 12 times over the last 15 months. The most recent time we brought nine people with us and had the dinner for 10 with some vegetarian dishes added. Very interesting selection and very, very good food and service. Of course, we have exchanged names with our favorite waiter--and this will help with service. I recommend 33 beer but one of our frequent co-diners prefers Singha. The proportion of Vietnamese to gringos has been dropping over the 15 months but is still very high. I'd love to eat here once a week but our busy lives just won't allow it. Suggestion--eat early for easier parking. Time before last we got there at 6 and had our choice of spots.

Pros: good food, great variety, good value
Cons: service sometimes slow

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08/26/08

Great vietnamese food at great prices

by danserval

Nam Phuong has a huge menu with any kind of Vietnamese food you could want. The servers leave you alone, so if you just want your food and to hang out, this is place. (If you want a nice dinner with attentive servers, try somewhere else). The food is good, and it's great prices. The place is also large, so you won't have a problem getting a table. I'd send any Vietnamese food lover here.