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Gabriella’s is an authentic Vietnamese joint that brings soulful Vietnamese street eats — banana leaf wrapped dumplings, various meat and fish platters with rice papers to wrap, king crab fried rice, charbroiled seafood to name a few—to East Passyunk. We know that authenticity matters, and our flavors carry authenticity in each dish. Gabriella’s sister restaurant Melody’s Grillhouse first opened in Ambler, Pennsylvania, in 2019. With a lifetime of cooking and a true love for Asian food, Chef Thanh Nguyen called it her dream restaurant. Gabriella’s Vietnam is in the process of adding a liquor license to the restaurant by summer 2021.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1837 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (272) 888-3298
Website: http://www.gabriellasvietnam.com/
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Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
Dania Morejon
I give them a 4 start review bc the food and the service were ok nothing exceptional.
I have to say the salted pork was very delicious, crispy and the vermicelli noodles were very nicely display and texture was great!
The lemongrass tofu was not our favorite bc it was breaded and it soaked too much oil.
The service was OK, we like fast service and they were not that fast!
I forgot to mention the egg fried rice was very well done, warm and delicious.
The overall experience was ok for a hungry night coming out of a regatta event.
… moreI have to say the salted pork was very delicious, crispy and the vermicelli noodles were very nicely display and texture was great!
The lemongrass tofu was not our favorite bc it was breaded and it soaked too much oil.
The service was OK, we like fast service and they were not that fast!
I forgot to mention the egg fried rice was very well done, warm and delicious.
The overall experience was ok for a hungry night coming out of a regatta event.
Cecilia Ponte
This was our first time at Gabriella’s, two of us, visiting Philly for the weekend and having saved this place after reading a review. It was an excellent experience overall: food, service, atmosphere. We ordered the prawn and mango salad as a starter to share, the shrimps were cooked perfectly and the combination and seasoning were divine. As main dishes we ordered the salted pork hok and the mini coconut cakes with shrimp. So absolutely delicious! We’ll be back!
… moreKeeks
We had such amazing authentic Vietnamese food from Gabriella’s Vietnam. Starting with the location, it is a considerably spacious restaurant on Passyunk that can accommodate for up to groups of 7-8, but mostly people come here as couples. I would recommend coming in a bigger group setting as a lot of dishes are meant to be shared. These are what we ordered:
1. Appetizer – calamari, 4/5. Amazing with the chilis and shallots, giving it a sense of Vietnamese street flare and flavor bomb. I’d like the calamari to be more crispier.
2. Appetizer – banh xeo, 4.5/5. These are made to be smaller than the typical ones you find elsewhere, but great for sharing. Its crispy exterior was a nice contrast with its gooey pork, shrimp and bean sprouts filling. Only thing I’d wish for is for its coconut flavor to stand out more.
3. Appetizer – coconut cake, 3/5. Compared to banh xeo, this wasn’t much of a surprise factor.
4. Appetizer – prawn and mango salad, 5/5. This was the favorite of the table. The shrimps were grilled to perfection, not overcooked and very flavorful. They are such a good match with slightly unripe mangoes, chili and shallots!
5. Main – Grilled catfish 5/5 – very well cooked, not fishy. Eaten perfectly in a combined bite with rice crackers, fermented shrimp sauce, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cucumbers.
6. Main – Shaken beef, 5/5. Another popular dish on the table. Very juicy and tender beef that absorbs all the umami flavor of the sauce.
7. Main – chicken hotpot, 5/5. Definitely an acquired taste for those who are not used to a sour spicy soup. Which I ended up really enjoying!
8. Main – egg fried rice, 5/5. Very flavorful fried rice cooked with Chinese sausages.
9. Side – sweet and sour Brussels sprouts, 5/5. Decently cooked Brussels sprouts that turned my husband into liking the dish for the first time.
We would definitely return and try more dishes!
… more1. Appetizer – calamari, 4/5. Amazing with the chilis and shallots, giving it a sense of Vietnamese street flare and flavor bomb. I’d like the calamari to be more crispier.
2. Appetizer – banh xeo, 4.5/5. These are made to be smaller than the typical ones you find elsewhere, but great for sharing. Its crispy exterior was a nice contrast with its gooey pork, shrimp and bean sprouts filling. Only thing I’d wish for is for its coconut flavor to stand out more.
3. Appetizer – coconut cake, 3/5. Compared to banh xeo, this wasn’t much of a surprise factor.
4. Appetizer – prawn and mango salad, 5/5. This was the favorite of the table. The shrimps were grilled to perfection, not overcooked and very flavorful. They are such a good match with slightly unripe mangoes, chili and shallots!
5. Main – Grilled catfish 5/5 – very well cooked, not fishy. Eaten perfectly in a combined bite with rice crackers, fermented shrimp sauce, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cucumbers.
6. Main – Shaken beef, 5/5. Another popular dish on the table. Very juicy and tender beef that absorbs all the umami flavor of the sauce.
7. Main – chicken hotpot, 5/5. Definitely an acquired taste for those who are not used to a sour spicy soup. Which I ended up really enjoying!
8. Main – egg fried rice, 5/5. Very flavorful fried rice cooked with Chinese sausages.
9. Side – sweet and sour Brussels sprouts, 5/5. Decently cooked Brussels sprouts that turned my husband into liking the dish for the first time.
We would definitely return and try more dishes!
K Singh
Really good restaurant and even better service. Seeing some of the reviews here I was very skeptical of this place, but the server was really attentive and explained the menu very well. In addition, the food was extremely flavorful and tasted amazing. The banh khot was amazing! This is definitely one of the better veit restaurants in the area!
… moreShawad Dara
Overall, it was okay, but nothing that blows you away. The drinks, like the tamirind one was interesting, but definitely way overpriced. I would just stick with the food items, albeit, u dont get much for the price. Food items are unique. Unrelated to the review, they were very accomodating before the kitchen closed at 8:30, however, we are from out of town, so I didnt understand the fact that ppl were still coming in after the “kitchen closed” and food was being brought to their table as soon as they sat down.
… moreLily W
Overall the food was pretty good! The price-to-quantity ratio was a bit high though (although there may not be as much competition here in Philly). The savory crepes were really satisfying and the crepe is crunchy in a good way. Water fern dumplings are typically hard to find in the US, and it did not disappoint. The flounder was also cooked well and seasoned. The fried rice was alright, but not the best. The soft shell crab was definitely one of the best dishes here. The #1 dish in my opinion is the shaken beef. The meat is cooked to absolute perfection; it is truly tender and juicy while packed with flavor. I would definitely recommend and come back to this place for authentic Vietnamese food.
… moreAnirudh Pillai
We recently had one of the best dining experiences in a long time. The food and service were outstanding. We made a reservation in advance and were seated promptly without any wait. Our server was extremely friendly and not only made excellent recommendations but also suggested various ways to enjoy our dishes and what drinks would complement them.
We highly recommend trying the shrimp water fern dumplings and savory crepes for appetizers – both were absolutely delicious. For our main courses, we chose the Flounder and Seafood fried rice. Both dishes were superb, but the Seafood fried rice stood out with its rich flavor and delightful taste. The portion sizes were generous and left us completely satisfied. We’re already looking forward to returning and exploring more of their menu. I also recommend trying Vietnam ice coffee.
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… moreWe highly recommend trying the shrimp water fern dumplings and savory crepes for appetizers – both were absolutely delicious. For our main courses, we chose the Flounder and Seafood fried rice. Both dishes were superb, but the Seafood fried rice stood out with its rich flavor and delightful taste. The portion sizes were generous and left us completely satisfied. We’re already looking forward to returning and exploring more of their menu. I also recommend trying Vietnam ice coffee.
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Jay McBride
Take this 3-star review with a grain of salt as it’s based on “one” visit to GV – every restaurant has bad nights. But I don’t understand the hype about this place.
Yes it’s beautifully decorated and cozy. Yes certain dishes tasted good. Yes the staff were friendly. Yes the prices are reasonable. But I was so underwhelmed by GV in so many ways.
Starting with the service. Our party of 4 sat for 15 minutes before someone took our first drink order (or even said hello). No one greeted us by explaining the family style menu (nothing against family style, it’s great, but one needs to know this to strategize with the group). Not knowing this lead to confusion when we finally ordered.
The place needs a real bartender. I get the attempt at a family atmosphere without having professional servers, but you can’t have inexperienced kids making cocktails and taking food orders at the same time. Was the bartender sick? If so, I apologize for this portion of the review.
That’s not to mention the pours. Small wine glasses were half full; martini glasses weren’t filled to the brim. This is cocktail 101 anywhere. I switched to beer for the sake of receiving the correct oz of drink lol.
I got the sense overall that the whole point was to rake in as much money and skimp on the value back to save on cost. I get it… it’s a business. But no one should think thoughts like this during a good meal.
Then there were the dishes. The lemongrass clams were spectacular. The banh khot was good. The rest, including several curry dishes and a pork platter? Eh. At or below average?
And the menu was… boring frankly. I assumed from people’s hype of GV that I’d be overwhelmed with options. I read the menu 5 times before deciding. And I love Vietnamese food. Never good.
I hate to publicly bash a place and rarely do. I’m not even saying I won’t go back and try again. But GV gets so much hype and this was such an underwhelming experience compared to that – I felt that I had to vent : (.
… moreYes it’s beautifully decorated and cozy. Yes certain dishes tasted good. Yes the staff were friendly. Yes the prices are reasonable. But I was so underwhelmed by GV in so many ways.
Starting with the service. Our party of 4 sat for 15 minutes before someone took our first drink order (or even said hello). No one greeted us by explaining the family style menu (nothing against family style, it’s great, but one needs to know this to strategize with the group). Not knowing this lead to confusion when we finally ordered.
The place needs a real bartender. I get the attempt at a family atmosphere without having professional servers, but you can’t have inexperienced kids making cocktails and taking food orders at the same time. Was the bartender sick? If so, I apologize for this portion of the review.
That’s not to mention the pours. Small wine glasses were half full; martini glasses weren’t filled to the brim. This is cocktail 101 anywhere. I switched to beer for the sake of receiving the correct oz of drink lol.
I got the sense overall that the whole point was to rake in as much money and skimp on the value back to save on cost. I get it… it’s a business. But no one should think thoughts like this during a good meal.
Then there were the dishes. The lemongrass clams were spectacular. The banh khot was good. The rest, including several curry dishes and a pork platter? Eh. At or below average?
And the menu was… boring frankly. I assumed from people’s hype of GV that I’d be overwhelmed with options. I read the menu 5 times before deciding. And I love Vietnamese food. Never good.
I hate to publicly bash a place and rarely do. I’m not even saying I won’t go back and try again. But GV gets so much hype and this was such an underwhelming experience compared to that – I felt that I had to vent : (.
Aidan Uy
We got lucky and were able to make a reservation for dinner just a few hours before.
The staff quickly seated us and took our order. We ordered the white coffee, water fern dumplings, the savory crepes, mini coconut cakes, and shaken beef. The shaken beef was delicious and tender. The sauce was flavorful and sour. I also really liked the mini coconut cakes.
I was not a fan of the savory crepes because the pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts were not very flavorful. The lettuce wrap diluted the taste even more. The dumplings were also not very tasty. They had a really nice and crunchy texture because of the pork crackling and fried shallots, but the strongest flavor was actually the rice cake. Both of these dishes definitely rely on the fish sauce for flavor.
Overall it was a solid experience, but the food was not the tastiest and was on the expensive side.
… moreThe staff quickly seated us and took our order. We ordered the white coffee, water fern dumplings, the savory crepes, mini coconut cakes, and shaken beef. The shaken beef was delicious and tender. The sauce was flavorful and sour. I also really liked the mini coconut cakes.
I was not a fan of the savory crepes because the pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts were not very flavorful. The lettuce wrap diluted the taste even more. The dumplings were also not very tasty. They had a really nice and crunchy texture because of the pork crackling and fried shallots, but the strongest flavor was actually the rice cake. Both of these dishes definitely rely on the fish sauce for flavor.
Overall it was a solid experience, but the food was not the tastiest and was on the expensive side.
Abby A
Everything at Gabriella’s was bursting with flavor. We ordered several dishes and each dish was better than the last. The lemongrass tofu and the crepes were my favorites, and their passion fruit margarita was so good that I could have ordered many more. The coordination between the kitchen and the servers was great because everything came out well-timed, allowing us to enjoy the meals in front of us while knowing that another tasty dish would be right behind.
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