Co Nam

I’ve visited Co Nam twice so far and really enjoyed both experiences. The food is excellent, with some uniquely creative dishes. I’ve never had ribs covered in sesame seeds before, and they were surprisingly delicious. The curry is a personal favorite. I also appreciated the great conversation with Daniel, the bartender, who’s incredibly knowledgeable about a wide range of drinks. I’d definitely go again!

This was my first time at Co Nam, and I have to say the restaurant has a cool vibe and great service. I ordered the pho 🍜, and while it was okay, it didn’t quite stand out for me. That said, I’m curious about their other dishes and will definitely give it another try soon. Overall, the atmosphere and service make it worth revisiting!

Went for restaurant week. Started off strong with the pho dumplings, but the “steak frites” was an abomination. Tasted like Panda Express on McDonald’s fries unfortunately. The desserts were generally quite nice, but we felt we paid way too much for what we got. I recommend the gardener but not the gin and tonic — too many seeds.

My wife we’re staying in the area and popped in for a late night bite and cocktail. Not only was the entire staff kind and clearly enjoyed their job, but the food/drinks also represented that. Drinks were so good, and the wicked buns were perfectly cooked and garnished. Daniel was our bartender, and an experience is always better when you can tell the crew working enjoy it, and that was clear. Thanks Co Nam. We appreciate you!

I wish I could give Co Nam more stars! The food was fantastic and the staff super friendly. Perfect spot to enjoy brunch or dinner.

*Wicked Buns: a different take than n the classic. I liked it but I didn’t. It was good but the whole time I wanted to try the bun as a dessert. Kept giving me donut vibes *Grilled Chicken Bowl w/ Vermicelli: Chicken juicy and good flavor. Big slices of cucumber. The Sauce brought it all together in the most awesome way. Had been driving by this location for Atleast a year and today happened to be in the area for lunch and I’m mad I didn’t stop sooner. Definitely will be back soon.

I had the garlic noodles. Spring rolls and Ban mi appetizers. We were at the emerald cup and looking for late night food. Found this place and it didn’t disappoint. Fresh. Creative. Awesome cocktails and food. All the friends were impressed. Staff is great too.

Outstanding food and then ibes are immaculate. Went for bottomless mimosa brunch, and they were prompt and generous with drinks and food. Vietnamese iced coffee was great. Almost a cocktail bar atmosphere but with way better Vietnamese fusion food than any bar I've been to.

I went here one evening because everything was closed and this was the only restaurant that was open and I am so glad that I came because this is hands-down my favorite place to go to now. I went for the first time about a month and a half ago and I've been there at least four times now and I've tried something different each time but I always get oysters. Everything has been consistently great. The service is amazing everyone that works there is so nice. The collage on the wall is so beautiful and all the other pieces of art they have there... wow. I love a restaurant that can keep a place dim with candlelight and this is it. It's such an intimate experience and I love coming here with my best friend to just wind down and enjoy good food. I forgot to take a picture of the mochi appetizer because I scuffed it down as soon as I smelled it and that should tell you how good it was

The vermicelli bowl here is 10 out of 10 not going to lie. The staff is very nice and the drinks are good as well. I usually get the Tokyo old-fashioned that comes with a branded ice cube. My experience is consistent every time I come here. They also have outdoor seating.

Co Nam is one of my go-to restaurants for all meals of the day, but this review is to highlight their brunch. Food: An Asian twist on brunch food which is masterfully executed. I often go with a group as they are one of the few Oakland restaurants that does bottomless mimosas and they mean it! Mimosas come in carafes already made. The mango passion fruit is my favorite but the lychee is also very good. The steak and eggs is a crowd pleaser and the chicken and pandan waffles is dish I have yet to find anywhere else. The restaurant is small and cozy and the food is elevated. Keep in mind the kitchen is small so sometimes the food takes a bit to come out. It's like being at your Auntie's house so be patient . It's a great place to eat alone. The staff is courteous and makes you feel welcome.

Tasty food and drinks! There's a good selection of vegan/vegetarian items - we had the tofu summer rolls and the vegetarian papaya salad. The clay pot fish was super yummy, and the pho that our neighbors ordered looked good too.

Service was excellent! The grilled pork vermicelli bowl was good, but the showstopper was definitely the fried banana roti! The flavors and textures were exceptional and extremely delicious; you must try!

Happy hour is 3:30-6pm daily. The happy hour menu is limited with a handful of food items and cocktails, but I always appreciate a happy hour! The mojito is great! Strong and refreshing, so perfectly hitting the spot. Would definitely come back for drinks...especially over the food. Just got a shrimp papaya salad as an app. The shrimp was good but I felt like the veggies could've used more of a pickling flavor/effect Service is prompt and friendly!

Came here for restaurant week specials, was pleasantly surprised by everything! Though I was a little cold sitting by an open window in front of the restaurant, the service was very friendly and attentive. Papaya salad was fresh and delicious, not spicy. First time I've had it waffle cut. Phorench dip was a must try, and super tasty. Would love a little more filling, but was tasty nonetheless, Co nam burger was seasoned very well and also really tasty, would come again for lunch specials since I work close by often.

A new spot for us. The food was good the service was nice. You can taste the freshness in the ingredients that they use and all their dishes. The garlic noodles were tasty just a little dry. We like ours will be a little more wet. Cocktails are very good. I had one named the first kiss and then I also had a sidecar. They have a good bartender on site. Overall will be coming back.

I had such a lovely dinner with friends at Co Nam! The staff was young, and hip and the decor was inviting and cool. The food was good and the portions were perfect. The staff both front of house and back of house were super accommodating to our array of dietary needs and preferences, all with grace!

Love the ambiance!! Quiet and beautifully done! It is amazing watching chefs work. We were there Saturday nite and not crazy busy, bartenders are friendly and cocktails are good.

This place has a great vibe and ambiance where people come and go. There were a few tables inside and outside. I came for lunch on a Thursday afternoon, and I love the kitchen & bar area. It's very spacious and clean. For food, I ordered: Sugarcane Spring Rolls - presentation is nice, but they were ok. It's nothing too fancy. Wonton Egg Noodle Soup - I like the taste of the soup & noodles, but there weren't much filling or any rather in the wonton. Bun Rieu - I had better bun rieu, so I didn't really gravitate towards this dish much Bo Lúc Lắc (shaken beef) - idk if the meat is supposed to be this soft, but I remember it being a bit more harder and chewier.. it's also salty, so it's better to eat it with some rice. For drinks, I ordered: Ca Phê Martini - You can taste most of the alcohol in this drink, rather than coffee. I assumed it would be more balanced. The taste is pretty strong.

Pros: A nice restaurant with good staff and ambiance. The bar looks stocked to the gills and the drinks are probably great. The food ingredients were fairly good, recipes well thought out. Cons: The prices on everything were fairly pricey for small portions, particularly on the appetizers, but the entrees were better. Unfortunately, the pho came kind of lukewarm and not sure the beef was filet. Fried chicken was great, though a little fatty, and the slaw was a good flavor. Definitely will give this place another shot and adjust accordingly. The wings look A1.

I had the garlic noodles. Spring rolls and Ban mi appetizers. We were at the emerald cup and looking for late night food. Found this place and it didn't disappoint. Fresh. Creative. Awesome cocktails and food. All the friends were impressed. Staff is great too.

I wanted to come back here because they were a bunch of things I wanted to try. Hense, ordering a lot of food. The best dishes were the crispy rolls and salad. The chicken was next. I really had a lot of faith in the won ton noodle. The won ton and everything else was good. It was the noodles, they weren't the thin skinny ones. They were the flat ones and the were all clumped together, not separated at all. Clumped noodles do not taste good. The service was good. I would like to go back and try other dishes.

Literally the best pho I've ever had. Other things are incredible too, like the Wicked Fried Buns. The service has amazing personality. The bar is a wonderful place to sit. The music is great. This place is a dime. Literally.

Went to a brunch here with friends and had a great time. The bottomless mimosas were only 18 bucks and they had unique flavors like lychee and passionfruit. I also had the wicked Bennie which came with a cucumber salad. The pork belly with coconut hollandaise sauce was delicious. Also the service was friendly and helpful, they had no issue accommodating food allergies

Mother's Day brunch was super tasty and fun! Loved the Vietnamese Fusion on brunch classics, eggs Benedict meets pork belly bun and chicken and pandan waffles with coconut kaya syrup. We also ordered classics like the Roti (best Roti in the Bay Area - hands down) and shrimp/pork stuffed mochi. Yum! Kids ordered the pho and wonton noodles. We admired the extensive cocktail menu. But will need to return another time for that!

Really delicious Vietnamese fusion! Everything tasted delicious and fresh. The highlights were the mochi dumpling appetizer, the basa fish clay pot, and the garlic noodles. The cocktails were amazing too! The mixologist is clearly gifted and everything was wonderful from the taste to the appearance. It was a really nice touch to have the restaurant name on the ice! The only downside of our experience was the wait time for everything from drinks to food to ordering. It took over 20 minutes from when we ordered our first round of drinks before they arrived, and it was exceptionally long to wait for each round of food. If they could improve the service, that would make the overall experience exceptional!

I haven't visited here in a few years but was happy to try this place again. Great spot for a little date night or to take yourself out. The lighting and the bar were on point. The Pandan cocktail was exactly what I wanted. It was delicious and I unfortunately didn't take a picture. I also didn't get a picture of the mochi dumplings but I did order 2. One for the table and one order to go. YUM! Next up was the grilled prawn citrus salad, wicked buns, beef carpaccio, fried chicken and the sesame crusted chili ribs. All of it was tasty. The sesame crusted ribs were a little different than I expected, but tasty.

Came here on a Saturday for brunch and had an amazing experience. The restaurant was not busy even though the food was good and service was amazing. Our table did bottomless mimosas (lychee and passion mango flavored) which tasted great and our server was super fast and sweet. Both the sugarcane shrimp and poached shrimp summer rolls were delicious. The sugarcane one in particular was super special and unlike anything I had before. My friends had the chicken bowl and waffle and chicken, which they both said was good but nothing special. The fried chicken was a bit dry, but the pandan mochi waffles were great

Co Nam is a hidden gem in Oakland - hands down, the best Vietnamese food I've had in a long time. It has been my default favorite in the area (I have dined there 5x over a 7-month period ). Their shrimp papaya salad and garlic noodles with grilled prawns are so yummy, they're addicting! And, the magical way they serve their drinks - quite a sight to behold, an experience in itself! Food and service are consistently outstanding!

We were craving Vietnamese food so my husband and I decided to try this restaurant on a Sunday evening. It's located on telegraph Ave in Oakland so the area is not the safest but it's not the worst either. There is no parking lot so it's all street parking. We came early so we didn't have to look hard to find a spot. As we entered into the restaurant, it was about 30% full at around 6 pm. They have a few tables outdoor while the indoor spot is not too big. We saw a few tables but mostly bar seating. It has a hipster vibe and the decor is more on the industrial side. Photographs lined one of the walls and I can see why some people mention that the place is very IG worthy. After we got seated, the menu was presented to us. Only after we order, the wait staff provided us with water. We ordered the sugarcane shrimp rolls (5/5): good portion size, the shrimp went well together with the herbs inside and when dipped in the sauce, it was very refreshing sesame crusted chili ribs (4/5): the crust was so delicious, it was crispy and the sauce it was covered with was sweet and spicy with a hint of saltiness. The meat was tender and it just fell right off the bone. However, the portion size was small relative to the cost of the dish Bo Luc Lac (2/5): this was disappointing, the most expensive dish out of the meal, but with just a few pieces of beef. Taste was good but the inside was raw. We had to send it back and after recooking it, it was more on the medium side. Some of the beef pieces had too much tendon in it and was so chewy that my jaw hurt afterwards. Presentation looked nice but portion size was just too small. The beef pieces would taste more tender if filet mignon was used instead (even though the menu stated its filet mignon, we have doubts due to the amount of tendons we found in each of the cubes we ate). We wouldn't recommend this dish if you decide to eat here. Service was average. We had to flag down the wait staff when we needed something, our water glass was refilled once. The bill came out to $90+ for the 3 dishes. Essentially, it's roughly $30 per dish which is on the pricier side given the value of the meal. Tip is set at 18%, 20%, and 22% and there is also a 4% health mandate charge that the restaurant shift to customers to provide their staff with benefits. When paying, the staff will hold the credit card machine in front of you which puts pressure on the customer to decide on a predetermined tip on the spot. Given the mediocre quality of the service and meal, we would likely not return. It's gotten really expensive to eat out in the Bay Area nowadays but if I had a choice to dine at a Michelin star restaurant vs this restaurant with the expectation to pay at least 22% extra charges on top of the tax and the meal cost, I would gladly go with the Michelin star restaurant any day.

This is an amazing find in Oakland! When we walked in, we immediately commented on how cute the interior was. The bar is so nice and seating wasn't crowded at all. They have so many selections and modern Vietnamese twists on classic brunch dishes. We did Bottomless for $18, which is extremely worth considering that one mimosa is $12. The owner of the restaurant was so sweet, recommending dishes and explaining all the work that goes into each individual meal. We ordered: 1) Poached Shrimp Summer Roll (4/5): pretty solid; you get 6 for $11 which is insane value. you can also ask for the vinaigrette along with the peanut sauce 2) Sugarcane Summer Roll (4.5/5): sooo good; fresh veggies and amazing value; also 6 rolls for $3 3) Pandan Chicken and Waffles (4/5): chicken was a little dry but waffle was super yum 4) Rice Vermicelli Bowl with Chicken (4/5): generous portions, just not mindblowing Service was amazing and they were very proactive in refilling our drinks and checking in on us. Didn't feel like we were in a rush at all for Bottomless.

Met someone that raved about this restaurant and since she and her husband had visited Vietnam at least 4 times, we decided to give it a try. We do have a favorite Oakland Vietnamese restaurant we've been going to for past 25 years, but like many restaurants, over time we've seen their entrees and service diminish, like many others, especially since post covid. So we walked in to Co Nam around 4;00ish and saw we were about the only ones there, but 4:00 is early. The service people were all very nice and attentive. It took a while for our plates to be served, but we figured they probably give attention to details. Our cocktails were well prepared and they seem not to be stingy on the alcohol used. So, since we're just testing the place we decided to order a few of their more popular dishes: Garlic Noodles; Sesame crusted ribs; fried chicken and Saigon Curry dish. All of which we felt were just mediocre, at best. So given that these were some of their more popular dishes, we know we won't be back, as we all agreed that we should have just gone to our favorite Vietnamese place. However, it's always good to be open to trying new venues, because you never know until you try it as to what could become your new fav‍ I hope they continue to have much success and prosper, as the industry they are in is a very difficult one, so I am glad they received so many 5 star reviews (different strokes for different folks...right?).

Theatrical cocktails and upscale Vietnamese food done with care is the best way I can summarize this place. Cocktails were both tasty and fun to drink. Food itself is definitely pricier than your typical Vietnamese spot but it's also crafted with better ingredients and with more care. In this case I think it's well worth it.

Co Nam is not your local mom and pop shop but it is a fun and modern take on Vietnamese food with real Vietnamese chefs behind the counter! I was craving a bowl of warm pho and Co Nam was the only place that was open past 9 PM. I got a Filet Mignon Pho, which was rich but a little too salty. It didn't have the sweet umami that pho usually has. The meat was also a limitless scarce on this as well, but what little meat the food had was tender. My boyfriend got a Bun Rieu which is a Vietnamese Crab noodles soup. It was decent but also lack the classic Bun Rieu umami. Overall, I'd say the food is just decent and you can get more authentic food at your local mom and pop around Oakland. Where the food was lacking, the ambience made up for it. The bar is spacious and beautiful. The bartenders are nice a craft up IG Presentable drink for the masses. I'd say skip the food here and come to enjoy a night out drinking with friends.

Happy hour was very cheap. Drinks are a little strong but honestly that's okay because more bang for your buck. The oysters were very cheap and pretty good. The sesame crusted chili ribs are not worth since it's only one rib. Ambiance is nice but also it was very empty when I went so a little eerie. Doesn't matter because the oysters are good!

1st time here but it won't be my last lol This spot is a good happy hour spot Happy hour is from 4-6 pm Venue is clean and nicely decorated I walked in, many places to sit at Of course I opted for the bar lol Sean was the bartender and he is AWESOME Friendly and welcoming Watching him make drinks is amazing He beautifully puts drinks together Drinks look good and TASTE EVEN BETTER I ordered Mochi dumplings That was really good !! Has some heat to it and I love spicy food Ingredients are fresh Food plated nicely Prices are reasonable Only draw back THE PARKING Ugh I literally drove around in circles for 20 mins I'm not exaggerating I was ready to give up but my stalking vibes took over and it paid off I found a parking spot across the street

I'm a fan of the ambience. It definitely seems like a fun place to unwind after work, chat with friends, have a few drinks. The food on the other hand is fine. We tried the roti (pretty good, the sauce could be a little more thick), the grilled chicken bowl, and the fish clay pot. One of the first things we noticed was the presentation, everything was plated well. The service was OK; I specifically asked for no bean sprouts but found a heap of it at the bottom of the bowl -- I'm not allergic thankfully but it irked my taste buds just a little bit. Overall, nice vibes. Will have to try the drinks some other time since they looked stellar.

My bf & I were specifically looking to eat somewhere w/ an oyster happy hour & decided to try Co Nam after seeing it on their HH menu. Located on the corner of 40th & Telegraph Ave, the area's a little sketchy & parking can be challenging. Once inside, the ambience inside the restaurant is cool/ homey w/ a touch of modern. Loved the collage of photos on the wall. They have an outdoor dining area, but I wouldn't want to sit out there tbh. Place was empty, so I was a little skeptical. Our server was really sweet & attentive. We ordered, our drinks came out, and then many minutes later we were told they were actually out of oysters. BUMMER. Wish they had told us beforehand. Drinks: - Maldives -- sweet, refreshing - Tokyo Street Fashioned -- good, strong Food: - Goi Cuon (Spring Rolls) -- fresh, herby - Nashville Style Wings -- a tad on the oilier side, tasted more like curry IMO which I really liked - Roti -- wished it came with more curry sauce! - Sesame Crusted Chili Ribs -- tasty, loved how the pickled onions cut through the richness When it came time to pay, I mentioned the check-in offer (buy a drink, get 25% off during HH), but were told they no longer honored it & that it's been on there for years. We had a pleasant dining experience, but felt cheated out of the two main reasons why we chose to eat here.

Food - 10/10 The food was super tasty! The servings were the perfect sizes. We got: 1) Roti (still so warm, flaky, crunchy, and the sauce was HEAVENLY!) 2) Sugarcane Shrimp Roll (note: the shrimp isn't an actual shrimp, it's a ground up shrimp "patty") 3) Wicked Bennie - the rice bun was tasty and even sweet, but it wasn't my favorite -- because it was fried, it made it harder to eat the Bennie like a sandwich 4) Garlic Noodles with shrimp (sooooo goood!! And the shrimp had this super tasty, aguachile/salsa verde marinade that was to die for!) Service - 7/10 The restaurant wasn't even at half capacity, but the service was pretty slow, especially at the bar. We ordered bottomless mimosas, and you have to pick one flavor for the whole time because they serve the mimosas in a pitcher with a glass. We were pretty much done after one pitcher, but it was u clear if we could've gotten another pitcher during the "bottomless" period. Additionally, I really loved the cute, crafty, personal decor. Ambiance - 8/10 The decor and music were fun, entertaining, and added so much to the dining experience.

Absolutely in love. The server and bartender were so nice and really friendly. Me and my friends had a great time, we would definitely be back!! Food 10/10 drinks 10/10 fss. Loved the drinks presentation it was my favorite. Ambiance is really nice as well especially for dinner!!

I came here for happy hour and I absolutely loved it! I got the lychee vodka drink and it was not too strong but not took weak. My favorite drink was their blueberry gimlet which was not too sweet and tangy. Their oysters were very fresh and high quality, some of the best I've seen at happy hour generally. They were very big, and I can testify that I did NOT get food poisoning after eating them! Come get the oysters they're very affordable and refreshing. I also loved their sesame crusted ribs. It was very tender, and I loved the crispy sticky sweet sesame coating which was very unique. However, the meat itself was a bit dry even with the sauce. Their garlic noodles were also pretty good. I've had better noodles, but they grilled their shrimp very well.Their shrimp was also very good quality and perfectly smoky. Their service was very quick and attentive. There is definitely a hipster-trendy atmosphere here from their diners, but the place seems family run which is always appreciative as another fellow Asian American. PSA: they are no longer doing the yelp check in happy hour discount!

Stopped in briefly for a couple of drinks and an app. Excellent experience and definitely look forward to another return visit to try more food and drinks. Sat at the bar and had a chance to interact with the owner who was funny, charming, generous and welcoming. Also was fortunate enough to be there while someone was doing a special tasting session, so I saw several of Co Nan's dishes which all looked amazing! The gin, tequila/mezcal and whiskey selections are extensive and interesting. 5 stars to Co Nam, go try them!

This place was so delicious! I went for Oakland's restaurant week and it was such a good deal - 4 courses for $49! The decor inside was really cute and perfect for a date night! The course meal started with fried oysters, which were super delicious! Second course was a chicken salad, which had a perfect fish sauce dressing and super juicy chicken. Third course, we could choose between steak and fries, shrimp and garlic noodles, and eggplant tofu. I tried the shrimp and garlic noodles and it was so delicious - one of the best garlic noodles I've had! The noodles had a nice burnt crunchy taste with so much fresh garlic. The last course, you could choose between the sorbetto and tiramisu. Both were good but the sorbetto was actually my favorite dish of the night!! They lit the rum on fire and the sorbet had a nice sour sweetness that was so refreshing + a super sweet chocolate shell! Would definitely recommend ordering this!!

3/5 for the food, 5/5 for the drinks and ambiance. We came for Sunday brunch and ordered the sesame crusted chili ribs, steak and eggs, chicken and waffle and ca phê martini and blueberry cocktail. The blueberry cocktail was really refreshing, couldn't even taste the alc. My ca phê martini was creamy and had a lovely coffee taste with a nice kick of vodka. I love that they incorporated viet coffee in the drink, than usual coffee liquer. Chicken and waffle was ok, but it didn't come with sauce.. on the menu it said it came with a side of condensed milk but my dish came without. the chicken was a little overcooked. I asked the server for a side of condensed milk. The steak and eggs were shaking beef and a side of eggs and toast. It's hard to mess up shaking beef. The sesame crusted chili ribs were meh, I thought they would be saucier but the sesame crust was too much and overpowered the rib. Some dishes were saucy but some not enough sauce.. Service was friendly and quick.

Bottomless Lychee Mimosas were amazing! Sucks you couldn't switch flavors. We definitely made sure we got "bottomless mimosas" by requesting it as much as we could handle. The bartender was slammed with orders but he had a smile on his face the entire time. Garlic Noodles had the perfect amount of garlic on it. Downside was that I saw it sitting on the table ready to be served for awhile. So I ate it a bit cold. Must've been even more amazing if hot! Wicked Bennie was OK. The bun was really good but the egg came broken and the pork belly was really tough to chew, again cold food. Last, the banh mi we had was the best on the menu for us. The toasted French roll and the very flavorful pho broth won us over. I only want to eat banh mi's with pho broth moving forward! Service definitely needs help. Seemed like there was only one waiter/server and way too many cooks. Upon entering it took awhile to be greeted or even acknowledged. I noticed other customers coming in after us and the same host/waiter walked passed them several times and did not say hello. I also noticed a lot of customers starting to get impatient that they grabbed their own food since it's been sitting at the table to be served or wanting to place their order. They need help. I wouldn't suggest sitting outside either because you definitely won't get served in a timely manner. My husband and I were looking forward to a nice date but killed our mood with the service. Hope they get help soon. Overall: 7/10. Minus 1 for cold food. Minus 1 for service. Minus 1 for not so bottomless mimosas because it felt like we had to beg for a refill.

Co Nam excels at the quality and production of each dish I've tried at this restaurant. Rather than overpopulating the menu, Co Nam has maintained a smaller but diverse menu to highlight variety and depth of flavor in its Vietnamese dishes. Initially drawn in by it's warm lighting and beautiful bar, I found myself having one of the most satiating meals I'd had in ages the first time I went to Co Nam. I have since come back almost monthly and often bring numerous friends to try their steamed buns (which can be made vegan by replacing pork belly with a beautifully braised tofu), bún riêu, basa fish claypot, and incredible drinks. The steamed buns are tender and bursting with fresh herbs and pickled veggies. The bún riêu is deeply flavorful and warming to the bones. The basa fish claypot comes out steaming with richly marinated morsels that melt in your mouth. The drink I ordered, the Post, comes in a glass lantern filled with a thick fog of infused cucumber mist. Each time I've gone, the service has been excellent, with attentive and kind hosts. This restaurant is certainly worth the stop.

Popped in for happy hour drinks and a light snack during one of our walkabouts. Spicy Margarita - 4 / 5 The Gardener - 5 / 5 HH Oysters - 3.5~4 / 5 A few tasted just a tiny smidge less fresh, but still ok. I've been a bit spoiled with some crazy fresh and delish oysters, so these are still nice. Considering the price point $7.50 for half dozen, we'd definitely order it again. Overall 4 / 5 We definitely want to go back to try other items, ESPECIALLY on the drink menu! The bartender, Sean, seems to approach every drink with a high level of care, craft, and creativity. And we can definitely get behind that! Cheers!

We had an enjoyable dinner here. Co Nam has a warm interior with two bar seating areas. It was busy but even without a reservation we were able to get a table for two on a Friday night. It was a cold evening and a little drafty. We ordered light, just a few dishes including the Saigon curry which was cod in a delicious broth. We ordered an extra rice as the small bowl they gave us wasn't enough to absorb all the broth. All the food was delicious! They have many many cocktails on the menu which was a small book, some of which are complicated to make I assume, so our drinks took time to come out, we had our appetizers before drinks. I had the Pandanmonium drink which was delicious, the sever was kind enough to give me a taste of pandan first since I had never tried it. Pandan is a plant from Southeast Asia. The desert menu is very limited, just two options plus dessert cocktails.

Went on a Thursday night no reservations in the pouring rain!!!! A wonderful experience with my sisters , definitely a date night kind of vibe tho it was alot of couples and then US , someone got the chef experience and they put the smoke on the floor and it also comes with a few meal courses. We drank margaritas nothing too extra next time chef experience is a MUST

Walked in around 5pm for happy hour, place was empty so we were seated immediately. Drinks: NA Ibiza party - delicious refreshing and slightly sweet, passion fruit really comes through with a little mango and blackberry. Food: Came for happy hour and tried all the apps on the menu. Roti - hot, fresh, flakey roti with a thin curry dipping sauce, really delicious but a bit greasy, Spring rolls - these were well wrapped and packed with fresh herbs and lettuce, shrimp was well cooked and loved the peanut sauce served with it Oysters - these were fresh and on the petit side, a little bit of grit and shell in the ones I got Chicken wings - really liked the seasoning on the fried wings it was similar to salt and pepper but with a little more spice, wing were fall off the bone tender, a little greasy but super tasty Sesame Crusted Chili Rib - pretty unique, a chili sauce glazed rib rolled in sesame seeds, there was only one rib making it a little hard to share but great flavor profile sweet savory and a little spicy Service: great our server was super friendly and engaging with great recommendations. There was a slight hiccup in my drink order, I initially asked for the Maldives but they prepared the Ibiza party so I just kept the drink. Overall great spot for happy hour, a nice variety of food and drink options. Their Yelp page has a 25% off during happy hour but we weren't able to redeem since this only applies to full priced items. Also the first time the check came around they missed the happy hour pricing but we're happy to adjust it. Would definitely come back for happy hour or two try their full menu!

This restaurant was introduced to me by my friend whom came across a video about good brunch places here in the Bay Area. So my friends and I decided to check this place out on a Sunday. We ordered a beef carpaccio, wicked fried buns, double surprise rolls, roti, bo luc lac, pho ga, and basa fish clay pot. For refreshments, I ordered a glass of the Ibiza party. The wicked buns, fish, and bo luc lac was more on the sweeter side. It wished it was more savory. The carpaccio and roti was good. Everything was okay. My drink was alright. Also, I tried some of my friends drink and it was way way too strong. Couldn't really taste the flavor of it. None of the dishes really stood out to me. We ended up ordering the bottomless peach flavored mimosa. At first the mimosa tasted great and after the first round the mimosa started to taste like regular champagne.

The food was delicious. Definitely more expensive than your average Vietnamese restaurant but it was well worth it. I really enjoyed the food and it tasted really authentic. The service was a little slow but it was very busy on a Saturday with only two servers.

The food, drinks and service was great! ordered the roti buns, pork belly steam bun, oysters, beef carpaccio, shaking beef with dirty rice. I loved it all. The oysters were just average but it hit the spot because I have been craving oysters. I definitely want to come back and try the other entrees and drinks. I can't remember the name of the drinks my hubby and I had but both were great.

Food was amazing, service excellent, and ambiance, beautiful. Some of the best garlic noodles ive had in forever. And the sesame crusted ribs were perfectly sauced, crunchy, and flavored. Will be back soon!

I'm obsessed with this place! I live nearby and have come here a couple times. The bartender here is simply amazing. He's so skilled and makes the best drinks. I would come to Co Nam simply for the drinks. But their food is superb too. I would highly recommend the Roti, as it's addictive. I love the rice noodle dish and the egg rolls too. The food is super authentic and tasty. Highly recommend this restaurant.

AMAZING experience! We did the Chef Bar: Cocktail Magic + Modern Culinary Tapas on Tock for $125pp. The experience was for a 5 course tasting menu paired with artisan cocktails. Well worth the value without having to go all the way to SF for a tasting experience. Their cocktails were exquisite, perfectly prepared both aesthetically and flavorfully. Such an artistic and creative display, I had to take my phone out each time to take a photo! The cuisine was equally impressive. The executive chef Trung was born in Vietnam and their cuisine is authentic with a modern twist and fresh ingredients. I wanted to buy those shrimp chips to take home! Excellent service! We didn't have to wait long for each cocktail and course which were timed to be paired perfectly. The staff is all super friendly and their bartender Sean is hilarious! Would definitely come back! The entire tasting menu took about 2 hours which was perfect for a date night. I'd definitely come back for the tasting menu or just for an ala carte night out or to grab a nice cocktail. Great for a date or for groups!

Best chocolate martini in town!! Clean bar! Nice chill music!!! great service especially a bartender hui he was super nice to let me and my boyfriend even tho 9:30pm closing time for martini drinks!!