Trinh T.
Yelp
Nammi in the Dallas Central Market is the brick and mortar restaurant of the very popular Nammi Truck. While the former is a mainstay at Klyde Warren Park, Nammi can be found at the Dallas Farmer's Market complete with an expanded menu and climate control.
My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return)
Atmosphere - KWP has a great atmosphere, but so does the Dallas Farmer's Market. Expect a great blend of tourists and people looking for artisan shops all in one communal space. Nammi was a corner spot. Look for the light bulbs that spell out Nammi along with their icon of the boy with the hat and you'll find them. 1 Star.
Service - Great - you take your order in one spot and then when your food is ready, they will call your name and you pick it up. Orderly and efficient, and super nice people. 1 Star.
Food - Their menu is expanded at the Farmer's Market so I'll just focus on my Go To: Vietnamese banh mi. All great sandwiches start with great bread, and Nammi's is no different. The bread is soft on the inside but crispy on the outside. It's better than any other Vietnamese banh me shop in DFW. It's THAT good. Inside you'll find generous portions of the protein of your choice. I'm a fan of the BBQ pork and Lemongrass beef. Finally, your banh mi is topped with freshly pickled daikon, carrots, and cilantro. This is REAL Vietnamese banh mi. It's not Asian fusion. It's not an interpretation of banh mi. It's what happens when quality ingredients and attention to detain come together. It's more expensive than any shop in Garland, but it's also better. 2 Stars.
Will I Return? - Yes. There is more on the menu, but I come here for the banh mi and the coffee. If you plan a visit to the Dallas Farmer's Market Nammi is worth visiting. 1 Star.
My Yelp Rating Scale (Sum of all parts):
1 Star - Atmosphere - Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I'll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm.
1 Star - Service - You can have a great meal with bad service. But that's also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It's important to the dining experience that service is great and on point.
2 Stars - Food - I'll award up to two stars for the food, since this is the main reason we dine out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it's really all about the food.
1 Star - Will I come back? - If I know for a fact I'll return, I'll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return.
Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Yelp score.