Vnam

Reviews

• Alan T.

  star star star star star 15 June 2026

  I came here because I was craving vietnamese food and also needed a place to bring my laptop in and work remotely.
  
  I didn't come during peak hours so this place was perfect for that.
  Service score: Amazing
  Staff were very inviting and I had informed them that I might stay for a little while because I needed to work and they were more than happy to allow me to stay. I did tell myself that if many customers came in then I would leave because I'm not rude enough to take up space for customers walking in haha.
  
  Food Score:
  Great quality! I mean take a look at the pictures I took of the Pho, Soft Shell Crab, and Cafe Sua Da! If the pictures don't convince you to eat here, then I don't know what will.
  
  If only I can come to Manchester enough to come here more often... Might put a vlog up next time about this place.

• Andrew Y.

  star star star star star_border 15 June 2026

  Went to Vnam with a group of friends and had a good time and good meal.
  
  As a group we basically shared a couple of the sharing platters (and someone had some summer rolls). Was just easier to order a platter. (Plus some prawn crackers).
  
  We got the BBQ one and the salt and pepper one. Overall tasted good - hoped for a bit more salt and pepper flavour on the salt and pepper platter but it all tasted good. All a nice mixture of squid, chicken, prawns, tofu.
  
  The Vietnamese prawn crackers came alongside the starters. The prawn crackers tasted just like standard Chinese prawn crackers - almost as if they came from a packet. Never had Vietnamese prawn crackers before but expected similar to Thai prawn crackers with a bit more flavour added to them, maybe even some chilli heat??
  
  For the main, we all picked our own dish. Plus ordered some rice and pak choi veg. I went for the Banh Xeo (savoury pancakes). I have had this before and know that its a tricky thing to make. Last time I had it, the "batter" was not thin enough so it was a bit doughy/soggy. But I know how good it can be - the first ever time having it, it was delicious and flavoursome.
  
  The savoury pancakes here in Vnam tasted good. Maybe not 5/5 good but there were crispy. I went for the prawn and pork one. Next time I am here I am going for that squid one.
  
  I ordered my pancake without coriander, as it sometimes comes with it (as do many things in Vietnamese food), and this was no problem.
  
  The service was good. And even though there was just one waitress, once we were ready to order we didn't have to wait too long and the food didn't take too long either.
  
  Please note if you go it is BYOB (Bring your own booze) - there is an off license nearby.

• Penny L.

  star star star star_border star_border 23 May 2026

  So I pass this place quite frequently on the bus. Eons ago I had purchased a voucher from good ol Groupon and happened to find it just by chance a week before it expired.
  
  The place is very pokey and tiny so It felt full to the brim the entire time. On arrival we submitted our vouchers.  For starters I chose the soft shell crab followed by seafood broth.
  
  This place does not serve alcohol but offers you to bring your own. Next to us a arrogant male ordered something that was not even on the menu then demanded that some rice was made immediately afterwards.  The waiters and chefs accommodated this without asking any questions which reflected their patience  and quality of service.
  
  The soft crab shell was delicious I could have eaten ten. The soup itself was just  ok.. the broth was tasty but there was not much of the seafood and I was not keen on the thin noodles.
  
  Overall there was not a lot of choice on the menu and I wish I had  known about the alcohol..something they should.advertise more clearly. It was ok I just  was not wowed enough to return.

• Veronica J.

  star star star star star_border 21 May 2026

  The place is slightly out of the city centre, however, within a walkable distance.
  
  We went to this restaurant after I have bought a voucher on a groupon, allowing us to have one dish each for a total of 10 pounds. We went on a week day at around 6 and the place was fairly empty. The sign informed us that there is a poke stop nearby, which made me smile.
  
  After a polite and smiley waitress explained us what dishes can we have with regards to the groupon offer, we opted for salads. Portions were big enough (for us), and I would also say quite tasty.
  
  Overall I enjoyed the experience, the only thing I didn't like was a shabby toilet - only one cabin, and also there was no soap.

• Philip S.

  star star star star star_border 19 May 2026

  Authentic Vietnamese?  Then search no further as Vnam delivers delicious Vietnamese food!  Without a doubt!
  
  It is definitely worth venturing a little bit further north from the Northern Quarter for this hidden gem, and on first appearance it appears to be another run of the mill small takeaway/cafe with a little bit of seating, but do not let this fool you.  It's worth the visit!
  
  We were a group of 6, and late on a Wednesday evening, getting a table was not an issue, and it's BYOB, so after a quick trip to the local for a few bottles of wine, we were set to order!
  
  I ordered Thit Lon Nuong (pork skewers) for a starter, which were delicious!  They were marinated pork belly with shallots and spring onion, and fantastic to quench the appetite.  For the main, I ordered Muc Chien Gion (Salt n Pepper Squid) - mainly due to the fact I have a thing for squid at the moment, and wanted to compare to other places I had visited.  The squid was battered and fried with salt and pepper with spring onions and chillies sprinkled on top, and accompanied by egg fried rice.  The batter didn't take anything away from the flavour of the squid, and it was still quite chewy, which I liked!  The salt, pepper and spices added great flavouring with a nice kick.  Overall very tasty!