Discover the Flavor Fusion at Nam Kitchen!
With years of culinary excellence, Chef Nam proudly brings the vibrant tastes of Vietnamese-Peruvian cuisine right to Gardena. Inspired by the beloved Peruvian eateries across Orange County, Nam Kitchen offers healthy, delicious dishes served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere—crafted to create an unforgettable dining experience. Come savor the best of both worlds today!
Annette P
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!!
… moreJimmy Si
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.
… moreRobbie Molina
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.
… moreJustine Rosario
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.
… moreMichael Lam
I had the lomo saltado and was really impressed with the quality! The fries were perfectly crispy and the meat was cooked just right with nice fresh tomatoes. The dish had great flavor and was very satisfying. I also tried the ribeye steak with garlic noodles, and again, the steak was cooked to perfection. The garlic noodles were super flavorful and paired really well with the ribeye. The prices are very fair, especially considering how expensive meat is these days.
The chicken wings were another standout dish! They were nice and crunchy with a delicious Vietnamese-style fish sauce seasoning that really made them pop. Between the lomo saltado, the steak and noodles, and the wings, everything we ordered was excellent. This is definitely the best Vietnamese food in Gardena in my opinion!
It was busy on a Saturday night when we visited, but the staff was very helpful and accommodating despite the crowd. I noticed most of the staff spoke Vietnamese which added to the authentic feel of the restaurant. The service was attentive and friendly throughout our meal. Overall, I’d highly recommend Nam Kitchen if you’re in the Gardena area and craving quality Vietnamese food!
… moreNeville Vertsun
Beautiful Vietnamese restaurant with a stunning interior and a calm upscale vibe. The food was excellent. Noodles were incredibly tasty, the soup with appetizers and tender meat was rich and comforting. Service was attentive and smooth without pressure. Everything felt well thought out, polished, and enjoyable.
… moreDerick Foster
Unfortunately I did not take a picture of my pho but guys I can really tell you that it was great. We were surfing the jet lag effects after landing in LAX and we needed something tasty full of flavor for a rainy cold winter day, trust me their combo pho special hit the spot that they. Next time I’m there I will tale lots of pictures but for right now, you can trust my words, I recommend this place for a great pho consume.
… moreV Fernandez
I really enjoyed eating at NAM Kitchen. Staff was supper friendly and accommodating. Service was fast. Food was very tasty and delicious. We really enjoyed the Pho, the soup was wonderful and very comforting. The Ribeye garlic noodle was really good too and love the green sauce it came with. The drinks we order were very refreshing. I would definitely go back.
… moreK D
You either think this is a five star restaurant based one simple reason: you enjoy sugar or you don’t.
On the menu they claim no MSG as if that’s some sort of badge of honor nowadays. They need to get with the program because MSG is no longer the evil Asian ingredient they seem to think it is.
By removing the flavor enhancer of MSG, they instead substitute it with sugar, sugar, and more sugar. Pho tastes like sugar. Garlic noodles taste like sugar. The ox tail fried rice is oil but lacks that special something… oh yeah salt and MSG, it clumps together like a paste instead of having individual strands and fluffy. It also tastes sugary.
They found their secret as lots of western customers seem to enjoy this place… because everything tastes like sugar.
… moreVee H
The pho broth tasted so delicious. The meat is ok. I liked the portion size and being able to get more noodles if we wanted (we didnt need to). The restaurant was very cute. It looks clean and spacious. The location has a small parking lot that is shared with 7 other restaurant. We went in the afternoon and found parking easily but I could see parking being very challenging during meal times. Overall, we would return and recommend.
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