Homestyle Vietnamese food in the heart of Oakland

At Nana Viet Kitchen, every dish tells a story of family, resilience, and the bold, fresh flavors of Vietnam. Run entirely by Katie Huynh, a longtime restaurant worker turned solo entrepreneur, Nana Viet is more than a kitchen - it’s a dream come to life.

About Us

After over a decade in the restaurant industry, Katie launched Nana Viet during the pandemic, selling food online from home to help make ends meet. That side hustle quickly grew into something more: a community of regulars who couldn’t get enough of her authentic recipes, especially the Bún Chả Hà Nội (#49) and the fun, hands-on DIY Bánh Hỏi Wrap (#55).

Inspired by the meals she grew up eating with family, Nana Viet Kitchen brings Vietnamese comfort food to Oakland with no shortcuts and no compromises. The long-term goal? Open a second location… and maybe retire early (if she can ever stop cooking).

Stop by, say hello, and taste what everyone’s been coming back for.

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Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

  • "This has become our go-to for Bun Cha Ha Noi. Best one we've found in the Bay Area! Very clean and pleasant atmosphere. Also kid friendly, esp with the huge playground across the street. I let my kids go run around when they finished eating and I could supervise them from the window."

    Leung Family

  • "From the first sip, it was clear that the broth had been meticulously prepared using a generous amount of bones. It was rich and flavorful, super comforting and deeply satisfying. The depth of flavor in the broth was great, even better than my mom's homemade pho."

    Dao H.

  • "Definitely the pho in the East Bay, true Northern/Hanoi style which is hard to find in this area and maybe one of the better beef broths I’ve had outside of Vietnam. They add fresh ginger to the beef broth which adds to flavor + complexity."

    Gabby

  • "Hidden gem with some of the best food in Downtown Oakland. A really tasty and varied vegetarian menu too!"

    Sam M.

  • "Probably the best pho I’ve had in the bay. They use fresh noodles, and their broth is so rich. The meat is also very tender and “meaty”. I would make the drive out to Oakland just to eat here."

    Du P.

  • "Really the best Vietnamese food we have had outside of Hanoi. Very friendly service as well. Try the Bun Cha, closest thing to Hanoi. The Pho Ga was very delicious with a flavorful broth and chicken cooked perfectly!"

    Dan F.

  • "We came for lunch and found the food to taste amazing! The pho broth was rich and flavorful and the appetizer (Bot Chien) was SO GOOD. Lemongrass chicken plate was tender, fresh and aromatic. Thank you!"

    Danielle L.