Bun Mam Cay Dua - Rosemead

Not what I expected this restaurant mam to be but it's average taste. I grew up learning how to eat fermented fish early on in life when my mom will transport back real fermented fish and cook it outside so it doesn't stink up our home. This restaurant version taste like a subtle version which is okay but I prefer the one with lemon grass and a bit of gray color and fermented umami smell that just warms my soul. I'm going into too much depth about mam but I absolutely dream of it which I can't find in the states. Service was quick and friendly so I give that to them. First time here so maybe it'll get better.

Wow! This small restaurant is packed of flavors! The atmosphere is inviting and charming. Our waiter was attentive, quick and efficient. The wait for food did not take long at all. I love that the menu was simple. There are rice plate, noodle and appetizers options. We had the Banh xeo. The plate came with 3 crispy mini Banh Xeo and served with a plate of fresh greens for wrapping. The noodles were bomb! The bun mam was so tasty. The broth had a hint of sweetness and a fermented fish taste. I love the pepper stuffed with Cha. Oh and the veggies that is served with the bun nam have a crunch to every bite. The pho was surprisingly good too. The broth was rich and flavorful. However, I do wish they serve the nuoc beo onion oil. The rice plate was decent too. The flavor of the grilled meat was yummy. I would definitely come back here again! Try the bun mam!!

I really wanted to like this place but it's just missing a lot. It's a small mom and pop shop with about 4-5 tables. Parking is available right outside but they taken up quick. They have 2 appetizer items and about 6-7 entrees on the menu. I ordered the charbroiled bbq ribs with broken rice and it was not good at all. It was super tender and hard to chew. The pork chop rice was also missing umphhh and flavor. Dislike.

Small, cozy mom pop cafe that serves delicious Vietnamese food. There's pho on the menu, but it's almost (literally) a footnote. I believe you come here when you have a craving for some of the more southern cuisines that the Viet culture has to offer in terms of noodles and rice plates. The service is friendly and pretty standard for these spots. The prices are more than reasonable. I came here specifically for other dishes other than pho. I ordered the banh xeo (Vietnamese crepes) and banh canh cua (crab noodle soup with fish patty, shrimp, and pork). I prob could have been good with one of those but I was excited to order and the prices were really reasonable. The banh xeo had a nice crisp with the shrimp fillings cooked very well. The lettuce greens that accompanied were crisp and super fresh. The dip was great and you can adjust it to taste with the condiments on the table. The banh canh cua was flavorful with fresh ingredients. Broth slightly light so you can adjust to taste, but a really good base. The noodles were thick and chewy and absorbed the flavors. A little slippery so watch that splash! All in all, I really enjoyed this place. As a matter of fact, the food made me a little homesick, with me calling my mom after leaving to share my recent culinary exploit. Would love to come back to try the bun mam. It's in a small strip mall anchored by a famous fast food chain so parking can be a little tight. I came on a weeknight and parked on the street. No issues finding parking for me.

Bun Mam so good a lot of topping, staff friendly and price