The steak bahn mi with a runny egg and the pho are perfect. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Salazar
Only place I’ve found Banh Cuon in Austin! The kumquat lemonade was amazing :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Rice Wraps with Ground Pork Mushroom & Topped with Pork Roll
Dalia Ballard
Good atmosphere to eat a delicious lunch. The owner is super friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chase Roden
I love Tam and hope it never goes away. I've been dozens of times and always get the banh mi (#14). I see people eating other dishes that look great, but I can't bring myself to try anything but the banh mi because it's exactly what I want. It's always a highlight of my week to see Art behind the counter.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Palmer
So excited we found this best kept secret of a restuarant! Every single dish I've tried here so far is delicious. Every detail, every flavor is carefully and precisely delivered with such care. Even the pot stickers had the perfect combination of crispy shell and flavorful pork.I've traveled a lot and tried several different Pho soups. This pho was very unique and probably the best I've ever had. The char grilled pork Bahn mi was hands down incredible. It's the kind of food you cannot wolf down, each bite has so much complex delicious flavor. We are excited to try more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Avramescu
Not the usual type of banh mi you see around town -- I feel like the sandwiches here tend toward the thicker, messier side -- you pay a little more but it's still one of the best banh mi places in town. If you're still hungry for some reason, try the fritters or the pancake, or just get some dessert since they're also a bakery.
Joshua Sotello
Cute but also the food is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Borrego
My absolute favorite banh mi in Austin! The bread is always fresh and the char grilled pork is extremely flavorful. The owner is extremely kind to us when we visit. A great Austin gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Cho
Best Banh Mi in Austin. I've tried em all. Great bread, fresh vegetables, & quality meat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lori Beers
My favorite lunchtime spot!!! The spring rolls are amazing. My "Go To's" are the Grilled Lemon Grass beef salad, Wonton, Shrimp, Pork & Crab Rice Noodle soup & the Rice Vermicelli with Egg Rolls & Pork. Art & his team are a great, fun and joyous group.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Traditional Spring Roll with Shrimp and Pork, Egg Noodle Soup Wonton Shrimp Pork Imitation Crab & Squid
Absolute hidden gem. No price gouging. Food is always tasty and the portion sizes are super fair. Excellent customer service THIS is the kind of spot people should be supporting in 2023!!Dietary restrictions: Vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chicken Sandwich
Victoria W.
Tam's Deli is as good as ever, though it's changed--but quality is still the best. Had a tasty Bahn mi and of course, a cream puff. Also, what I call the Special-Tea, which is as good as it was when the sisters owned the store. I've eaten Bahn mi all over the city and Tam's is the tops! It's a very casual place with pleasant service. Always enjoy myself there.
Melanie R.
I've been a fan of this little restaurant for quite a few years, and I'm so glad it's still here, even though "The Two Sisters" are no longer the owners. Note to self - be happy for them, they're living their best lives. OK, now to the review. As the menu says, you have reached Bánh Mì heaven. The bread is key to a good Bánh Mì, and here you will find French bread with a nice crunch on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside. Although, there have been some inconsistencies, sometimes it's soft, sometimes more crunchy, so I've learned to be specific in my requests. The #82 is a really interesting sandwich. Heretofore, I have not had a hot Bánh Mì, but this one is just that. Stir fried tofu and vegetables. An unusual mélange of vegetables, at that. Green beans, carrots, onions, peppers, broccoli, squash, and a few other little surprises. It's just an interesting combination, and I like it. Add a generous topping of sriracha and it's perfect. And now, the negatives. The Spring Rolls were filled with the same filling as the sandwich I just described, along with thick cooked noodles that I couldn't identify. I know what they aren't: vermicelli. And they were warm when they came out. A total disappointment. Sadly, the cream puffs. They used to be known for their pastries, but they haven't been in the display case the last few visits. I asked Art if they still make them, he said yes but they keep them in the back. I watched as he went to the kitchen and asked the cook to prepare some for our table. She took a bag out of the freezer, put 2 in the microwave, then filled them. The pastry, having been nuked, changed texture, rendering it rubbery and basically inedible. In sum: go to Bánh Mì heaven. Don't get a spring roll, at least not the tofu vegetarian like I did, and skip the cream puffs for now.
Sarah Survance
This is our favorite Vietnamese spot in Austin! Everything on the menu is incredible, and the staff are very kind and attentive. We usually order the wonton soup, bahn mi, vermicelli, and noodle soup.
alan r. smith
This is a strange little place that I'm amazed has existed for seven years. The food was okay, but there were several quirks worthy of mention.First, only the elderly owner speaks English it seems. While the other staff try, they just have not learned the language yet and it's very difficult to understand what they're trying to say. I'm very accustomed to conversing with English as a second language speakers, but this was a little absurd.Secondly, the "chicken pho" is made with a beef broth and seems to have a combination of chicken and pork meat.Third, the peanut sauce for the spring rolls was pre-mixed with a large amount of Indonesian sambal making it very spicy. They should allow their customers to mix the sambal according to their own preference.It's like the people working in this restaurant really don't know what they're doing, really don't understand the market, and really aren't concerned with the Impressions they make on their customers. Strange indeed.
The steak bahn mi with a runny egg and the pho are perfect. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Only place I’ve found Banh Cuon in Austin! The kumquat lemonade was amazing :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steamed Rice Wraps with Ground Pork Mushroom & Topped with Pork Roll
Good atmosphere to eat a delicious lunch. The owner is super friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love Tam and hope it never goes away. I've been dozens of times and always get the banh mi (#14). I see people eating other dishes that look great, but I can't bring myself to try anything but the banh mi because it's exactly what I want. It's always a highlight of my week to see Art behind the counter.
Food: 5
Service: 5
So excited we found this best kept secret of a restuarant! Every single dish I've tried here so far is delicious. Every detail, every flavor is carefully and precisely delivered with such care. Even the pot stickers had the perfect combination of crispy shell and flavorful pork.I've traveled a lot and tried several different Pho soups. This pho was very unique and probably the best I've ever had. The char grilled pork Bahn mi was hands down incredible. It's the kind of food you cannot wolf down, each bite has so much complex delicious flavor. We are excited to try more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not the usual type of banh mi you see around town -- I feel like the sandwiches here tend toward the thicker, messier side -- you pay a little more but it's still one of the best banh mi places in town. If you're still hungry for some reason, try the fritters or the pancake, or just get some dessert since they're also a bakery.
Cute but also the food is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My absolute favorite banh mi in Austin! The bread is always fresh and the char grilled pork is extremely flavorful. The owner is extremely kind to us when we visit. A great Austin gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Banh Mi in Austin. I've tried em all. Great bread, fresh vegetables, & quality meat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite lunchtime spot!!! The spring rolls are amazing. My "Go To's" are the Grilled Lemon Grass beef salad, Wonton, Shrimp, Pork & Crab Rice Noodle soup & the Rice Vermicelli with Egg Rolls & Pork. Art & his team are a great, fun and joyous group.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Traditional Spring Roll with Shrimp and Pork, Egg Noodle Soup Wonton Shrimp Pork Imitation Crab & Squid
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolute hidden gem. No price gouging. Food is always tasty and the portion sizes are super fair. Excellent customer service THIS is the kind of spot people should be supporting in 2023!!Dietary restrictions: Vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chicken Sandwich
Tam's Deli is as good as ever, though it's changed--but quality is still the best. Had a tasty Bahn mi and of course, a cream puff. Also, what I call the Special-Tea, which is as good as it was when the sisters owned the store. I've eaten Bahn mi all over the city and Tam's is the tops! It's a very casual place with pleasant service. Always enjoy myself there.
I've been a fan of this little restaurant for quite a few years, and I'm so glad it's still here, even though "The Two Sisters" are no longer the owners. Note to self - be happy for them, they're living their best lives. OK, now to the review. As the menu says, you have reached Bánh Mì heaven. The bread is key to a good Bánh Mì, and here you will find French bread with a nice crunch on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside. Although, there have been some inconsistencies, sometimes it's soft, sometimes more crunchy, so I've learned to be specific in my requests. The #82 is a really interesting sandwich. Heretofore, I have not had a hot Bánh Mì, but this one is just that. Stir fried tofu and vegetables. An unusual mélange of vegetables, at that. Green beans, carrots, onions, peppers, broccoli, squash, and a few other little surprises. It's just an interesting combination, and I like it. Add a generous topping of sriracha and it's perfect. And now, the negatives. The Spring Rolls were filled with the same filling as the sandwich I just described, along with thick cooked noodles that I couldn't identify. I know what they aren't: vermicelli. And they were warm when they came out. A total disappointment. Sadly, the cream puffs. They used to be known for their pastries, but they haven't been in the display case the last few visits. I asked Art if they still make them, he said yes but they keep them in the back. I watched as he went to the kitchen and asked the cook to prepare some for our table. She took a bag out of the freezer, put 2 in the microwave, then filled them. The pastry, having been nuked, changed texture, rendering it rubbery and basically inedible. In sum: go to Bánh Mì heaven. Don't get a spring roll, at least not the tofu vegetarian like I did, and skip the cream puffs for now.
This is our favorite Vietnamese spot in Austin! Everything on the menu is incredible, and the staff are very kind and attentive. We usually order the wonton soup, bahn mi, vermicelli, and noodle soup.
This is a strange little place that I'm amazed has existed for seven years. The food was okay, but there were several quirks worthy of mention.First, only the elderly owner speaks English it seems. While the other staff try, they just have not learned the language yet and it's very difficult to understand what they're trying to say. I'm very accustomed to conversing with English as a second language speakers, but this was a little absurd.Secondly, the "chicken pho" is made with a beef broth and seems to have a combination of chicken and pork meat.Third, the peanut sauce for the spring rolls was pre-mixed with a large amount of Indonesian sambal making it very spicy. They should allow their customers to mix the sambal according to their own preference.It's like the people working in this restaurant really don't know what they're doing, really don't understand the market, and really aren't concerned with the Impressions they make on their customers. Strange indeed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3