Nem Nướng Nha Trang
919 Story Rd, San Jose, CA
Crema's Take
“This focused Vietnamese spot specializes in just three dishes done right: nem nuong spring rolls with that signature grilled pork, charred Thai beef skewers, and bright papaya salad, making it a no-fuss destination for those craving authentic Nha Trang flavors. The grilled components shine with juicy, perfectly charred meat and umami-forward garlic dipping sauce, though some feel the nem sauce itself could use more complexity. It's ideal for a quick, satisfying grab where you know exactly what you're getting—quality proteins and fresh preparation without menu overwhelm.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The Nem Nuong Nha Trang here was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The meat was juicy, perfectly grilled, and tasted very authentic. Everything was served fresh and paired really well with the vegetables and dipping sauce. On top of that, the service was excellent, the staff were very attentive, polite, and made us feel welcome throughout the meal. Overall, a great dining experience and I would definitely come back again.
Very delicious pork sausage rolls. They were light, crunchy, refreshing, and umami. The garlic dipping sauce was also divine. This place was high on my food bucket list and I am so happy I checked it off. I like how the menu is very focused on a couple of specialty items, makes decision paralysis a lot easier. Food took a while to prepare (like 25-30 minutes) especially when it gets busy so I would recommend ordering ahead. Limited seating, seems more takeout focused.
I found this place through social media, and a lot of people say it’s similar to Brodard’s. The similarities are definitely there, but I still think Brodard’s has the edge. The menu is small, but they do what they offer really well, everything we ordered was delicious. I do wish I had tried the papaya salad; the table next to us ordered it, and it looked amazing. One tip: if you want the nem on a skewer, you have to ask for it, it’s not listed on the menu.
From buying for takeout to ordering party trays, Nem Nuong Nha Trang does it all. They specialize in only 3 dishes – Nem Nuong spring rolls, Thai Beef skewers, and papaya salad. Prices are slightly expensive for a smaller portion size. Recommend to order over the phone to avoid waiting. Nem Nuong Spring Rolls ($10): comes with 3 spring rolls and their signature sauce. Made with one piece of nem nuong meat, lettuce, and fried rice paper. The meat was savory and is balanced by the sauce. The fried rice paper adds a crunchy texture to the spring roll. The spring rolls aren’t extremely filling, making it a light and healthy meal. Wish the spring roll was bigger though. Thai Beef Skewer ($10): comes with 3 decent sized skewers. The meat was slightly salty but came with lettuce and cucumbers to balance it out. Wish portion was slightly bigger or came with a rice or carb to eat with. I called a day in advanced to order a party tray for a company lunch and picked it up on time without waiting. I would definitely pick up a party tray for another party or to share with others.
Small little place with mainly nem nuong, meat skewers, and papaya salad. Quick grab with ok food. Food comes out fairly quick. Tasty food but could be better. The sauce for the nem is a bit plain. The meat skewers are not heated. Feel like its cooked and they just microwaved it. Their drinks menu was not available for our visit.
Crema Reviews
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