Street Side

This review is for take out food only, I can’t speak to the service.
Good prices, very decent if not super special food. The tofu bahn mi is tasty and a pretty generous size.
I’m glad to have this spot nearby — it’s better than a trip to Washington Ave!

Work ordered us lunch today and I opted for the tofu Bahn mi which is my favorite from Fuh Wah (in west philly check it out). The hoagie was a lot bigger than I anticipated which was great since I was having a late lunch. The tofu was cooked EXACTLY how I would want it to be for this type of hoagie.
My only complaints would be I would like a little more tofu for the tofu to veggie ratio. And there was absolutely no spice. Add some Sriracha and jalapeños to this hoagie and it would be GOLDEN.
Will definitely eat from here again.

Just had lunch at this cute spot with my dad and husband and had a really great experience. The menu was simple and clear –making it easy to pick a few things out. The prices were amazing– very affordable. They had a good number of vegetarian offerings which was very welcome. It’s awesome that it’s BYOB, too — and the interior is super cute and funky. Definitely recommend!

I ordered the coconut shrimp Bahn Mi and the G’ma’s pork and scallion dumplings. One word DELICIOUS. The shrimp isn’t fried whatever marinade they use is Amazing!
Food was flavorful and fresh. Plus it’s such a cute little place and the décor is colorful and modern. I’ll definitely be going back I want to try the tofu Bahn mi next!

StreetSide is awesome for a few reasons. Casual BYOB makes it great for date night or a friends night out. Their tapas style food is delicious and everything is home made (I think).
I’m a big fan of their pork and chive dumplings. I get it every time I’m there because it’s hard to find fresh quality hand wrapped dumplings anywhere.
I’m also a big fan of their wraps. In Vietnamese food terms, it’s their summer rolls. The we wrap, they do it for you and the you wrap, you can do it yourself. Maybe it’s their peanut sauce that they serve with it but it’s delicious. I’m a huge sucker for peanut sauce.
Their service is friendly and everything you could ask for. Overall, an awesome place.
Points for: hand wrapped dumplings (taste homemade), peanut sauce, summer rolls, service, BYOB
No negatives.

Avoid.
The little bit of meat that was in the beef vermicelli bowl was overdone.
The bahn mi was bland and the meat seemed undercooked.
I was really looking forward to visiting this restaurant. Shocked at how bad it was.
Hit up Stock (on Girard — a few blocks away) or Vietnam in Chinatown instead.

This is one of the few Vietnamese restaurants in the Philly metro that serve fresh spring rolls made to order/​on demand, not the day-​old rubbery crap that restaurants try to serve unsuspecting non-​Viet. patrons. That tells you something — this place doesn’t f*ck with freshness.
The portions are intentionally smaller. You’re suppose to order a variety of items, kind of like dim sum. Try everything, and maybe something’ll hit the spot. Pricing is just right — you can probably get full on less than $ 15.
Seating’s plentiful, décor is cutesy without being tacky, and the young staff is unusually friendly (let’s be real — Asian waitstaff elsewhere aren’t generally warm and fuzzy, and customer service is an elusive concept).
I’m exceptionally picky with Viet. food. It had better be good or I’ll call you out on it. Street Side is as legit as they come and will give any S. Philly eatery a run for its money.
Suffice to say, I love this place. It’s my go-​to for Viet. food in Fishtown/​NoLibs, and being BYOB is the cherry on the top.

I really wanted to like this restaurant, and I tried my best. But at best, the meal was forgettable. The dumplings were delicious. The phở was nothing to write home about. The $ 15 you wrap your own
platter was a joke!
Asked for hot tea, that cost $ 2.50. Will not be going back anytime soon…

This place was great on a Friday, we got there around 6ish and we were the only ones there (people came in for take-​out and quick bites around us).
We each got dumplings and rice rolls, which were amazingly delicious and easy to eat!
I got the beef phở and it was absolutely delicious, broth and all! The banh-​mi was on delicious house-​made bread and all came out super quickly.

The food was absolutely fantastic.
Outstanding service outstanding quality
Beautiful staff
Highly recommend, will come again
This place is definitely traditional Vietnamese food

I ate here last week with a friend who took me before heading to the PRFM– we both had not been before but he saw it on a run and wanted to try.
I like how the menu is simple and interchangeable.
The chili salt and sauce are awesome.
I had the edamame with said Viet Crack (chili salt) as well as the vermicelli bowl with tofu (they accommodated my vegan-​self by omitting the fish sauce)
The inside is tiny but a lot of space to walk because I think there were only 4 tables. Quiet and dark but not too quiet and dark. Hard to explain so check it out yourself!
Also, byob.

Street Side has become our go-​to place when we’re tired, hungry, and not interested in spending a lot of money. I regularly order the beef vermicelli bowl or the phở,. Their cuts of meat in the phở are similar to Stock, but I think the broth is more traditional (Stock’s broth has a sweetness that I just can’t get used to).
Their coffee is delicious and strong and the pineapple lychee drink is the perfect refreshing drink.
The space is cute and small — a great place for a date or dinner with a small group of friends. The service is not the fastest — something to note if you’re in a rush — but otherwise it’s in line with the casual, low-​key ambiance.

Loved it! Casual vibe, amazing prices, solid food & BYO– it’s a no brainer.
Food-​wise, I was partial to the pork and chive dumplings, the veggie spring rolls, edamame and the donuts. I also got the vermicelli bowl, but I think next time I’d probably load up on the appetizers instead.
Also the menu is funny. Also there is a word search on the wall in the bathroom. Also our waitress was really nice. Okay that’s all.

Definite win! Very delicious, cheap, and a bunch of goofballs with their naming.
We came last night and shared a bunch of goodness. Grandma’s dumplings, veggie net (nest maybe?) roll, and rice paper wraps were all fantastic. Vermicelli bowls and phở were great. They didn’t blow us out of the water like the tasty apps and that extra happy endings of donuts did, but well worth it.
It’s interesting to be in a house turned into a restuarant with plastic everything, but adds to the goofy awesome vibe. We’ll definitely be back soon! Service was good and quick and byo… duh you need to go here.

I have definitely walked past Street Side a few times and never really paid attention to what it was until recently. I was craving some Vietnamese food but didn’t want to drive down to Washington Ave, got on Unilocal and Street Side popped up within walking distance so off I went! Got some assorted appetizers including the beef kabobs, the edamame, and the slaw. All awesome, from there I went with the beef vermicelli and the shrimp bahn mi. Everything just hit the spot and was cheap and I just wish they delivered up the street to my apartment but I guess it’s a short enough walk that I can walk down and do carry out. So psyched to have Street Side in the neighborhood, keep up the good work!

I was super stoked to see this place as a new option for lunch while at work. Maybe I came on an «off day», but my food was nothing impressive, at all. The beef vermicelli was bland, overcooked and flavorless. I drowned it in fish sauce and it was still bland. Seriously, if I was blindfolded, I wouldn’t have known what I was eating. I got a side of Asian slaw, it was about an ounce of shredded cabbage and came with some type of pork rinds or something. Yes, it was $ 2.50, but I wouldn’t have paid .25 cents for it. The highlight was the summer rolls. They were fresh, nicely portioned.
I may gave this a try again, but Thang Long or Thanh Thanh, blow this place off the map.

I’m going to do it, I’m going to be one of the few reviewers who isn’t all googly eyed over Street Side… maybe because there isn’t all that much to go crazy for except for the price. After two orders from here, one delivery and one in-​house, I’m sold on this being nothing exceptional, but still a nice little addition to the neighborhood. Our first experience here was shortly after the opening, boyfriend was scrolling through Grubhub and a new Vietnamese joint had popped up. We looked at the address and were super psyched to see that it was so close to our place! …except that they were only offering delivery, I thought that was weird… wouldn’t it save them time/​money if they would let people walk over to grab their order? But whatever… we placed our order and waited. Boyfriend ordered the phở and the crispy traditional parcels (more commonly known as spring rolls) and was happy with his order. The parcels were cute, like little baby egg rolls instead of the more traditional sliced roll that more closely resembles a full size egg roll.
I wish I had been more jazzed about my order, but it was all sorts of weird. I ordered the pork belly rolls, what should have been a fancier version of a traditional spring roll with shrimp. There was next to no pork belly, it was missing the carrot and daikon, and was overly stuffed with rice noodle. At $ 3.50 I couldn’t find myself complaining, I was just disappointed that it was missing half of its ingredients. My coconut shrimp banh mi was a little odd too. Now, I’m a lover of the traditional banh mi so when I saw coconut shrimp I was sold. Aren’t coconut shrimp usually breaded in shredded coconut then baked or fried? This was a sandwich made of overcooked rubbery shrimp with no hint of coconut whatsoever. Again, disappointing.
Second time here was with a group of friends, we dined in the upstairs room where we had the space to ourselves. The décor is lacking, this is not exactly meant to be a fancy joint, but they didn’t even have real cups… we drank our wine out of what looked like Fisher Price shot glasses. I wanted to give SS the benefit of the doubt with the spring rolls and so I ordered them again, this time with the shrimp. There was so little shrimp in the roll that it was like they took one and shaved it into thirds for my rolls… again, it was missing half of the fresh ingredients and instead was full of rice noodle. This time I opted for a vermicelli bowl because you can’t really mess it up. I’m glad that I did because it seemed to have all of the accouterments and was a decent size for the light price tag.
I’m sure that I will order again out of sheer convenience, but it will take a few more orders to get to a point where I can find the right mix of menu items that will yield a 5-​star review from me. I already know what not to order.

I love Street Side. The menu is created almost like a tapas place where you can order a bunch of different items and share or you can order something like Phở to enjoy individually. In an environment where almost everyone has a TV, the homey feel here allows for more camaraderie and conversation without the distraction. Perfect for a casual date place! One of the best things is that it’s BYOB and across the street from a wine and spirits store.
I always order the grandma’s pork and chive dumplings because they hand make everything and it reminds me of my childhood when my mom and grandma would make me dumplings. No MSG so everything tastes home made. One of my favorite places in the area. You won’t go wrong.

Street Side is a new and hidden gem at the nexus of olde kensington, fishtown, and northern liberties. It’s a tiny little spot that may only have seating for maybe 14 diners at a time, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in heart. I’m happy to be the place’s 2^nd Unilocal review, after being tipped off about this place by the wonderful Sophia I., who got the coveted ‘first-​to-​review’.
The Banh Mi is just as good if not better than QT in chiatown, and that’s some high praise. The complexity of flavors paired with the perfect roll at a price point that was more than reasonable was simply fantastic.
Since this was my first time here I opted for spring rolls and also a bowl of phở — for scientific Unilocal purposes of course… I’m not a fan of soups in the summer, but I just had to try it and I was impressed!
Possibly the best thing to point out is the reasonable price for any of the items on the menu. I’m dog tired of spots opening up in the neighborhood with an average plate cost of 15 – 20 $. Street Side is easily half that cost. With all of these positives, I’m pretty convinced that this place will grow in popularity quickly and become a quite successful addition to the ‘hood.

Finally! Street food at street prices in a charmingly converted row home on W Girard Ave. It seems like a family-​run business serving traditional Vietnamese items with a modern, tapas style flair. The menu ranges in price from $ 2.50 to $ 7 for everything except the wrap-​your-​own summer roll platter at $ 15 (for 2). The portions are on the smaller side, but it’s to be expected given the price point. This is most definitely the kind of place to share a meal with a friend & some tequila while still being kind to your wallet.
The vermicelli bowl was my favorite. I had the chicken version that was marinated pieces of chicken thigh (I think) over rice noodles with veggies, spring roll, cilantro and fish sauce. Fresh, delicious and filling, yet not heavy. The dumpling app was served steamed with a tasty dipping sauce. Spring rolls in the vermicelli bowl were traditional but the «net roll» version was more like crispy tempura-​ish bites. Flan was amazing. I’m a sucker for flan though. Full stars for the selection versus price point for quality eats.
The seating is somewhat limited with a few tables & a counter by the window downstairs. They have a second floor too, although I’m not sure if that’s open yet. It’s byob with mixers and juice for purchase. Delivery will be up soon on Grubhub, yay.