mộc mạc
Vietnamese Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout mộc mạc
Customers' Favorites
Grilled Pork and Fried Okra
Beef Pho with Rice Noodles
Meatballs & Shank Pho
Central Viet Savory Pancake
Quang Nam Golden Noodle
Betel Leaf Wagyu
Baby Clam Bites
Steamed Clams
Basil Clam
mộc mạc Reviews
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Very cute Vietnamese restaurant on my trip to NYC! I did not have reservation but the staff was so kind letting me in right away. The place brings me joy with my hometown special baby clam dish which was DELICIOUS. Grilled squid is tasty, pho is a little bit different than what I expected but definetely yummy. I also love their tamarind tea. Everyone is so nice and kind, and I hope to come back soon! ❤
Pretty solid central-focused Vietnamese restaurant. The betel leaf wagyu is tasty. Mi Quang is 70% of the way there - I love the tumeric flavor in there. However, the broth is still missing the authentic taste, but I still enjoyed it. The com hen is also decent, though the amount of clams after mixing is quite disappointing.
P/S: We got there right at opening so we didn't have to wait, but 1 hour in, the whole restaurant was packed, so plan accordingly.
P/S: We got there right at opening so we didn't have to wait, but 1 hour in, the whole restaurant was packed, so plan accordingly.
Hours
| Monday | 12 - 4PM 6 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 6 - 10PM 12 - 4PM |
| Wednesday | 6 - 10PM 12 - 4PM |
| Thursday | 6 - 10PM 12 - 4PM |
| Friday | 12 - 4PM 6 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 6 - 10PM 12 - 4PM |
| Sunday | 6 - 10PM 12 - 4PM |
Based on the reviews, Mộc Mạc serves delish authentic Viet food in NYC. The flavors are fresh, balanced, and very comforting. Dishes like the betel leaf, bun cha, and steamed rice cakes are amazing. The betel wagyu app is a standout, with a decent portion and a refreshing, slightly spicy sauce. The vermicelli is thin and fragrant. However, the golden noodles with turmeric fell short due to overcooked shrimp and flavor fatigue. Other menu items like the pork jowl have a nice grill flavor but could use more salt. The passionfruit salad and Hanoi classic are not bad, while the corn and rice cakes were just ok. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, though it can be noisy. Service is great; servers are nice and handle big families well, efficiently switching out finished plates. It is a place people come back to regularly. Go before it blows up.