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Nguyen's Kitchen

4.4
(224 reviews)
Nguyen's Kitchen

Nguyen's Kitchen is a family-run Vietnamese restaurant praised for its authentic, flavorful dishes and warm, attentive service. The establishment is small and cozy with limited seating, which encourages take-out but maintains a welcoming atmosphere. Customers consistently highlight the freshness and homemade quality of the food, including pho, vermicelli bowls, and steamed buns. The restaurant also offers boba tea, which is well-liked but secondary to the main Vietnamese cuisine focus.

Most Popular Items

Pho
"Excellent Pho, authentic. Don't plan to stay and eat because limited seating as advertised is correct. We took our Pho home and ate on it for 2 meals. Delicious!!!"
Vermicelli Bowl
"I am addicted to the vermicelli bowl but everything coming out of the kitchen looks great. All who enter are warmly greeted. It is just a delightful place with great food."
Steamed Buns
"I visited this restaurant during lunch. It is a pretty small place, so it seems to be very popular for take outs. But you may still be able to find a table to dine in. The food is delicious. I especially enjoyed steamed buns and kimchi."

Additional Insights

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Environment

The restaurant is small with minimal seating (generally 3 tables), described as cozy and clean. While limited in space, it creates an intimate and local atmosphere that customers appreciate.

Cleanliness

Multiple reviewers noted the place is clean and well-maintained despite its small size, contributing positively to the dining experience.

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Unique Elements

Family-owned with a strong emphasis on authentic Vietnamese flavors and homemade quality. The inclusion of boba tea alongside Vietnamese dishes is notable, as well as accommodating service dogs and dietary needs. The owners’ personal involvement and pride in their business are widely recognized.

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Service

The staff and owners are described as friendly, warm, and attentive, often remembered by regulars and proud of their food. Many reviews mention the genuine care and hospitality shown to customers, including accommodating dietary restrictions and service dogs.

Store Information

Address
900 Gardens Blvd STE 500, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Hours
Monday 11AM-8PM
Tuesday 11AM-8PM
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy

Amenities

Restroom

Accepted Payments

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments