Nam Cafe — Restaurant in College Station

Could easily be subtitled Nom Cafe.

Friendly and efficient staff. I ordered take-out, but opted to sit at one of the outdoor tables. Seamless online ordering app. The app sends a text when the order is ready. Intriguing blackboard-style art. A home run.

5-spice tofu vermicelli. The complex, bright flavor profile comes from the tartness of the pickled carrots complemented by cucumber and crunchy bean sprouts. And, of course, crushed peanuts. The spiced tofu itself runs away with the show. Best tofu I've ever tasted. A treat for opportunivores, vegetarians, and vegans.

Vegetarian pho: Yum. The aroma of star anise was a portend of the great taste to come of this wonderful, spritely pho with jalapeño, a generous portion of bean sprouts, onion, basil, and, of course, rice noodles. Hoisin sauce and sriracha were the perfect condiments.

Vegetarian egg rolls: Crunchy with a delightful combination of vegetables. complemented by a not-too-sweet sauce and the lovely pickled carrots and daikon. A happy surprise to find a...

During this outbreak, and just desperately needing a change of pace, we ordered the delivery. It took a little longer than normal as they were also preparing take out orders and doing their best all around. We had eaten there before and always enjoyed the food. This time was no different :)

We ordered the pho with fatty brisket and round eye steak. Very flavorful! They pack the extra sauces and veggies neatly and separately to deliver. It was very easy to put together and get some nourishing soup in. Also had the fried rice, which is a Vietnamese twist on the Chinese fried rice you may be used too. Ingredients tasted fresh and not too salty. My husband ate his baos super quick, so I'm going to assume those were also delicious as usual, lol. My favorite part was the bahnmi: y'all, it was big enough to be two separate meals. Good balance of ingredients. Nice flavor in the meat 👌 Delicious!

Thank you workers at Nam for being there to provide food for us! I hope you are able to continue through these...

One of the things that really irks me, is what this place does. I placed a to-go order using the laminated handheld menu that they've kept for the "customers convenience"- according to the man that works there. This menu is 6 years old and has the wrong prices. No one tells you that the correct prices are on the TV screen tucked away behind the counter. Upon checking my receipt, there was close to $10 upcharge on the food I ordered plus a charge for each item that was packed to-go. I don't believe that they can't afford to have new menus re-printed after SIX YEARS, especially after who knows how many people have been over charged for their food... its just a ploy to get people to over pay. On top of the fact that the food was sub par. The 5 spice vermicelli was sweet, not spicy at all and all of it was bland. Disgusting place and disgusting, unethical practice of over charging customers. I would avoid this location...