Category: | Restaurant, |
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Address: | 1715 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA |
Zip code: | 15217 |
Website: | https://www.vietnomnompgh.com/ |
Opening hours (Edit) | |
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Monday: | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
Tuesday: | Closed |
Wednesday: | Closed |
Thursday: | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
Friday: | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
Saturday: | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
Sunday: | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
I did the build your own dish with roasted pork, golden chicken, steamed bok choi, steamed broccoli, and the pickled carrots/daikon over white rice.
It was delicious! I ate the whole thing in one sitting and enjoyed it very much. The pork was succulent and had a good sauce or seasoning on it whereas the chicken was juicy as well, not the usual dry and limp. The sauce they give on the side is very good as well, although it was harder to use chopsticks with the saucy rice.
The food was very simple and filling, with the portion sizes allowing for leftovers (I was just so ravenous). I can definitely see this place becoming more popular with the population around here.
I detracted a star due to the plastic waste. I got takeout so there was nothing I could do but I saw they even give plastic for diners in the restaurant, something that is contributing to the plastic epidemic of this world. I implore the restaurant to reconsider and to have non plastic options.
I would recommend this to all of my friends. Actually one of the people I went with was not as into it until he got his food then he fell in love.
This is by far my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in town.
The staff is very friendly, warmly asking me if I were the first time being there. She explained the menu items in details and also explained how to customize my own Banh Mi hoagie or rice bowl.
Eventually I tried meatball pho. It is delicious and generous in portion. The broth has a nice umami (savory) taste. The rice noodle is cooked just well, not overcooked. The meatball is a gem. It is chewy and juicy. It does not like the meatball used in Italian cuisine. The portion is huge; finishing one pho by myself is a bit challenging, though I did it.
Would return for the Banh Mi hoagie!
I had a really great time coming here with a friend. The atmosphere was lovely, and the staff was super friendly and helpful with the menu. Prices are affordable, and the food tasted amazing. For those looking for a relaxed environment to have good food to share with friends, this is the place. Plus, the coffee is good.
I’ve had three meals here thus far mostly with the lemon grass pork with both rice and noodles, the bahn mi sandwich and the fresh shrimp rolls. The nom nom sauce is a great addition if you like to kick it up a notch. The food is outstanding and the portions are generous to say the least. Any one of those dishes is enough for two and maybe three meals depending on how hungry you are. The owner is pleasure to talk to and a very gracious hostess. If you like authentic Vietnamese cuisine, give it a try .. you won’t be disappointed. Let’s support this business. Highly recommend without any reservation.
Sometimes it's not just about the food but the wonderful people behind the business and operations. Absolutely delicious! Extremely generous portions will leave you content. Just note that this place would be great for takeout or to grab lunch.