V-Nam Cafe – Vietnamese
V-Nam Cafe invites diners into a world of vibrant aromatics, where the steam from slow-simmered phở broths carries notes of star anise and charred ginger through the cozy, bustling space. The experience centers on a masterful balance of textures and temperatures, from the shatteringly crisp crust of a savory banh mi to the cooling crunch of fresh herbs and zesty citrus that brighten every soul-warming bowl.
20 1st Avenue, NY 10009 +1-212-780-6020 https://vnamcafe.com/Rating: 4.6/5 (550 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, keto, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, volumetrics, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners enthusiastically celebrate this neighborhood gem for its consistently delicious and fresh Vietnamese cuisine, with many calling it a "gatekeep" worthy favorite. Standout dishes include the flavorful pho with rich broth, yellow curry, and an array of banh mi options, particularly the soy protein version which one vegan reviewer calls the best in the city. Guests frequently praise the friendly, fast service and reasonable prices, noting that while the interior is simple and cozy, the high-quality food and welcoming staff keep them coming back as regulars.
Menu
- Spring Rolls: shrimp, pork, fish sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Summer Rolls: shrimp, vermicelli, mint, peanut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- House Salad: papaya, peanut, fish sauce – choose: shrimp, chicken, or pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Diabetic, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Calamari: sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Potstickers: shrimp, pork, garlic chive, mushroom, soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Clay Pot Ginger Chicken: shiitake mushroom, bok choy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Clay Pot Red Curry Fish: medium curry, bok choy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Green Curry Chicken: medium curry, eggplant, jalapeno, thai basil, bok choy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vietnamese Beef Stew: daikon, carrot, tomato, bok choy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Yellow Curry Chicken: mild curry, potato, carrot, bok choy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Banh Mi (Classic): pate, cold cuts, bbq ground pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Banh Mi Ga: roasted shredded chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Banh Mi Fish: fried fish, pickled onions, mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Banh Mi Bo: lemongrass beef slices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Banh Mi Veggie: choose: soy protein or tofu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Pho Beef: sliced brisket, sliced rib-eye, oxtail broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Pho Chicken: shredded chicken, oxtail broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Curry Chicken Rice Noodles: mild curry, vermicelli, potato, carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pho Veggie: bok choy, vegan broth – choose: soy protein or tofu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Beef Stew Egg Noodles: daikon, carrot, tomato, oxtail broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Vermicelli Beef: lemongrass beef slices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vermicelli Chicken: roasted shredded chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, TLC
- Vermicelli Fish: red curry fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, TLC
- Vermicelli Spring Rolls: spring rolls Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vermicelli Veggie: lime soy sauce – choose: soy protein or tofu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC
- Salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Beef Soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Volumetrics
- Soy Protein (Imitation Chicken) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Tofu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee: cafe du monde, condensed milk
- Mash, Sparkling Fruit Drink: flavors: mango orange, grapefruit citrus, pomegranate blueberry, or watermelon lime
- Hot Vietnamese Coffee
- Water Bottle
- Hot Tea: flavors: jasmine or green
- Boylan, Cane Sugar Soda: flavors: ginger ale, root beer, orange, crème, black cherry, or grape
- Soda Can: flavors: coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, or seltzer
Frequently Asked Questions about V-Nam Cafe
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include soy protein; gluten-free options include curry chicken rice noodles, red curry fish, green curry chicken, and beef stew.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a simple, cozy, and bustling atmosphere that diners describe as a welcoming neighborhood gem.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- This budget-friendly Vietnamese gem offers fast service and standout dishes like pho and soy protein banh mi in a cozy atmosphere.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.6/5, this budget-friendly Vietnamese gem is praised for consistently fresh pho and city-best soy protein banh mi options.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features 15 highlighted items and 37 dietary options, including phở, various banh mi, curries, and vegan-friendly soy protein.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include flavorful pho, yellow curry, and various banh mi options, particularly the highly-praised soy protein version.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for V-Nam Cafe.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The restaurant is a budget-friendly ($) establishment that is frequently praised by guests for its reasonable prices.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- V-Nam Cafe has an overall average rating of 4.6/5, with diners enthusiastically celebrating the restaurant as a neighborhood gem.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data for V-Nam Cafe does not include information regarding its specific hours of operation.