Mama Kim's — Restaurant in Nederland

07/13/2024 Lunch. I had the #1 Chả Giò (3 fried egg rolls plated with fresh green leaf lettuce and pickled carrots. Served with Fish Sauce). And the #23. Bún Tôm Thịt Nướng (vermicelli noodles with chargrilled pork with an egg roll & 2 Grilled Shrimp served with shredded lettuce, carrots, cucumbers and peanuts.

Both were better than I expected, although everything tasted a bit sweet, which, for me, will likely become an issue after a few visits. But for now, eating here is an enjoyable change of pace from the typical Texas food in Port Arthur.

I asked the owner why his place was so busy at 2 pm on a Saturday, and he said it was bc "The food was good and the wait staff were nice." 100% true!

4.5 stars for food (sweetness prevented 5 stars), 5 star service (I love it when servers own their job and are excellent!), and the pricing is 5 star (pre-pandemic cheap).

I will definitely be coming back until I get tired of the sweetness! An Excellent meal today!

Rating first impressions: Excellent: Uniquely satisfying. A special place. V Good: Better than I expected. Avg: An everyday meal. Just OK. Fair: Below par. Dirty, bad...

My pho journey started about 8 years ago here in my hometown where I met Kim. I have traveled all over the state and ate pho in numerous cities from Lumberton, Tyler, Dallas, Austin, and Houston.

When I came home, I learned that Kim opened her own restaurant and I knew immediately I needed to go try it.

Having eaten pho at no less than 20 restaurants over the years, Mama Kim’s by far exceeds them all, including the restaurant where I originally met her.

As well, the atmosphere is beautiful and inviting. You could go here for a date or casually on a lunch break from work. Kim is one of the sweetest people I know and takes the time to make sure everything is perfect. Her staff are friendly and make you feel at home.

I am including a picture of my pho tai (well done) with which I asked for shredded cabbage instead of the noodles, added a little sriracha (I enjoy a little bit of spice), sprouts, shredded basil, jalapeños, and squeezed lime juice into it as well.

Highly recommend coming here or you will be missing out! As the sign in her restaurant states, “All you need is...

My daughter and I love coming to Mama Kim’s. Every Friday, they serve smoked brisket pho which sells very quickly because everyone loves it.

My daughter is a vegetarian and eats the Pho Khong with cabbage instead of noodles (pictured). She also loves the hot jasmine tea.

I typically have the pho but recently have been trying the #32 which is beef cubes over rice…(forgive me but I don’t know the name of it yet…I just know it’s wonderful). We also get a side salad.

We love the atmosphere here as well, but more than anything, we love Kim! She’s so sweet and such a diligent person who always has a smile on her face. She really cares about her patrons.

My daughter has known her since before she opened this restaurant and became so close from visiting her at the restaurants she has worked and now owns that she sees Kim as family.

Kim, we love you and are so proud of your hard work. We look forward to all of your accomplishments and getting to see all the smiles you put on the faces of the...