Mắm is absolutely delicious with unapologetically bold and hard to find Vietnamese dishes like Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm (rice vermicelli with fermented shrimp paste sauce) and stuffed snails with lemongrass and pork. With its nostalgic decor and authentic food, Mắm makes me feel like I’m in Vietnam. Mắm showcases northern style Vietnamese food in a quintessential Vietnamese setting with red and blue plastic stools and metal tables. If you’re lucky, you might find phở on the rotating menu. I ordered the phở with brisket, flank and sirloin and got a side of crispy bánh quẩy (deep fried breadstick) to dip into the phở. The phở broth is light and flavorful on its own, but when you add a dash of garlic vinegar, your taste buds will be transported to another dimension. Slurp the slippery wide flat rice noodles with the broth and various cuts of beef for a very memorable culinary experience.
Time Out Tip: Perfect for adventurous foodies who want a taste of authentic Vietnam in a fun setting.