Em Vietnamese Bistro

Cattuccino 4 weeks ago

This resto proved you can never go wrong with Vietnamese food! After a long long day of touring NYC, Em’s comfort foods salvaged our tired feet and sour mood! Highly recommended! 🫶We literally ate everything in a snap! Hahaha! Service was good too, we were surprised that despite the long queue, busy servers, our orders arrived quickly! But not quicker than when we ravaged them :p

Vittoria V. 2 months ago

We stopped by Em Vietnamese Bistro for a late lunch with a group of three. We arrived around 3:15 PM, and the restaurant closed at 4:00 PM, so we only had about 45 minutes to enjoy our meal. Even though we were a little rushed, it was still a great experience. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a clean, modern design. The atmosphere was calm and quiet, making it a nice place to relax and have a conversation. The food was delicious and tasted very close to what we have back home in Vietnam. We were so hungry and short on time that we completely forgot to take photos of the dishes! A special thanks to the friendly Thai staff, who were welcoming and attentive even though it was close to closing time. They never made us feel rushed, which we really appreciated. We’ll definitely come back next time we’re in New York—with a little more time to enjoy both the food and the atmosphere.

Janira Obregon 3 months ago

Em Vietnamese Bistro 🍜🌿 A Vietnamese comfort gem hiding right under the Brooklyn Bridge! Em Vietnamese Bistro brings Chef Ly Nguyen's take on elevated Vietnamese comfort food and tapas to a bright Front Street corner — think 24-hour broths, shaking beef, and cocktails that actually match the food. ATMOSPHERE: The space feels modern-cozy, not touristy. White marble tables, teal booths, pendant lighting, and a backlit bar make it bright for lunch and glowy for dinner. It's built for lingering — solo noodle missions, date night, or a post-Brooklyn Bridge walk catch-up. Locals treat it like their neighborhood living room. SERVICE: Family-owned by Dumbo native Patrick Lin, and the team leans into that hospitality. Servers know the menu cold, especially the gluten-free labeling and the QR visual menu you can scan for allergen transparency. Big love to the staff who check in without hovering — they walk you through spice levels and broth styles like regulars. FOOD: Comfort food done with precision. Everything tastes slow-cooked because it is. What to get... - Cha Gio - Ly's Chicken Wings - Oc Xao Dua - Com Suon Nuong - Muc Chien Gion DRINKS: The cocktail game is strong, and they have

Nida K 4 months ago

We had such a great meal before leaving NYC. The staff were great. Really cute and aesthetic design. The food came out quickly and “really” good! We would definitely return when we go back to the city.

Nurtaç Türkeli 5 months ago

My husband and I really enjoyed everything. I cannot even choose a fav. We ordered crispy tofu, coconut mussels, chicken vermicelli, Vietnamese crepe. They all taste very good. Highly recommended. We ordered coconut smoothie for drink. Enjoy your meal over there