NAM Kitchen - Gardena

We were super excited to try after seeing they were #3 on top 100 places to try in 2026 by yelp, and it exceeded all expectations! The broth is honestly one of the best I’ve ever had, the short rib in the pho is braised for four hrs. The lomo saltado has crispy fries - the steak was perfectly cooked and tender to bite, exactly what you’d want. The garlic noodles were good and are served with different protein options. There are so many coffees, matchas and mocktails that are beautifully presented with hibiscus flowers. Nam has become one of my favorite fusion restaurants when you want Vietnamese and Peruvian cuisine. You can taste the quality and flavor, everything was so good and def will be back to try the elote appetizer and fried rice!! My new go to spot for pho!!

Nam was very accommodating. Even while they had a long list of guests waiting they were still considerate of my seating preference. The waiters were very knowledgeable about the menu and provided amazing recommendations. The flavors did not miss. I truly enjoyed this Asian -Peruvian inspired cuisine. Thank you Nam Kitchen ❤️❤️❤️ Follow me on IG - @Akeema.bryan for the full video review.

The pho broth was very good even though it has no msg. The meat was mostly tender and plentiful though I will say the flank was a tad bit chewy. The matcha foam coffee was very good. The oxtail fried rice was good but I wasn't particularly fond of the drier oxtail for the fried rice. I was expecting it to be soft n tender and a little wet. The staff was nice and I would like to come back to try the truffle fried rice and lomo saltado as many have said it was highly recommended. The decor is also pretty neat and open space which isn't common for a typical Viet restaurant.

This place deserves all the hype because it’s that good. Located in Gardena which is really local to me. Their menu options between appetizers, entrees and drinks is a wonderful selection. I ordered the bap xao/street corn, chicken pho, salmon steak noodles, lychee peachee, and coco matcha. Everything was flavorful and delicious and literally provided so much comfort.

Tried this spot in Gardena over the weekend and everything we ordered was so good. We started with the spicy wontons, which had great flavor and just the right amount of heat. We also tried one of the new appetizer menu items, the truffle fried rice, and it did not disappoint! Rich, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. For entrees, we ordered the pho shaken-style filet mignon and lomo saltado, both super satisfying. The filet mignon was tender and packed with flavor, and the lomo saltado was hearty and comforting. For drinks, we got the Lychee Peachee and June Lemon, which were light, refreshing, and paired really well with the food. Definitely a place I’d come back to.