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Mr. Nam

1/8 Bourke St, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia

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1/8 Bourke St, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia

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+61 2 8386 5748
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mr. Nam

Steps from Mascot Station, Mr. Nam turns out restorative bowls of slow-simmered beef pho and crispy chicken in a snug diner space. It is a reliable pitstop for airport-hotel overnighters and hungry commuters rolling in off late-night trains. Diners regularly single out the crackling pork bún bowls, spring rolls packed tight with prawn and pork, and flexible noodle swaps across the menu. Service moves fast, and the owner-chef often steps right out of the kitchen to hand-deliver steaming bowls of wagyu and chat with the floor.

  • Transit-Ready Location: Steps from Mascot Station and airport hotels, serving restorative bowls of beef pho and noodle salads into late hours.
  • Piping-Hot Broths & Bowls: Bowls of brisket and wagyu pho arrive with rich, deeply simmered broth alongside crackling pork vermicelli salads.
  • Kitchen-to-Table Hospitality: The owner-chef often delivers dishes directly to tables, with staff accommodating noodle swaps on request.
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Key Advantages of Dining at Mr. Nam

Why diners choose Mr. Nam for authentic comfort food and convenient transit dining

  • Rich, Slow-Simmered Traditional Broths

    Diners receive robust bowls featuring slow-simmered, fragrant beef broth, tender cuts, and satisfyingly portioned rice noodles.

    The broth is rich, aromatic, and clearly simmered for hours.

    ruixi wang

  • Flexible Noodle Customization

    The kitchen easily accommodates custom requests across their noodle soups, allowing guests to tailor noodle types to their liking.

    The staff were flexible with changing the noodles if you wanted.

    Eric

  • Prime Stopover for Airport Travelers

    Located right by Mascot Station and airport hotels, the kitchen delivers fast, hearty dinners for travelers catching flights.

    A great spot for dinner if you’re staying in the area before heading to the airport.

    Vic Olbromski

  • Late-Night Dining Accessibility

    Extended evening operating hours provide a reliable and satisfying hot dining option well after neighboring venues have closed.

    It's also a great spot for a late-night dinner, as they stay open later than most places.

    Eric Lau

  • Direct Chef Engagement at the Table

    The owner and chef regularly takes time to step out onto the floor, connect directly with guests, and ensure complete satisfaction.

    the chef/owner even came over for a quick chat, which was a lovely touch.

    Jea De La Vega

  • Hands-On Kitchen Hospitality

    Culinary staff actively support front-of-house operations during rush periods, personally serving meals and welcoming diners.

    The chef brought out my dishes as they were very busy and he was friendly and very modest when I complemented his dish.

    Alisha Armstrong

Generous, flavorful Vietnamese staples comforting locals and transit travelers

  • Spring Rolls

    Hands down best spring rolls, ever.

    Lashana Laurenson

  • Pho

    The broth is rich and flavourful, the beef is tender, and the portion is generous.

    Lucy Lucy

  • Crispy Chicken

    Crispy chicken which we absolutely devoured and enjoyed

    Lashana Laurenson

  • Pork Vermicelli

    The pork vermicelli bowl was also really good, particularly the crackling on the pork belly - perfect!

    Vic Olbromski

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service details and kitchen hospitality that elevate your visit to Mr. Nam

  • Personal Chef Delivery & Table Visits

    The chef and owner frequently steps onto the dining floor to personally serve bowls and plates, check in on patrons, and ask for firsthand feedback on the meal.

  • Customizable Noodle Swaps

    The kitchen readily accommodates custom noodle substitutions across their pho and noodle soups, allowing guests to tailor their bowls to preference.

  • Specialty Fresh Herb Garnishes

    Diners are treated to specialty Vietnamese herbs rarely included elsewhere, such as fresh perilla leaves served alongside aromatic noodle bowls.

  • Gluten-Free & BYO Accommodations

    The kitchen provides dedicated gluten-free options across the menu, alongside BYO dining flexibility for guests traveling through the area.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for your visit to Mr. Nam

  • Compact Dining Space

    Expect a compact dining room with close seating arrangements and stools that can get tight during peak periods. Consider visiting outside prime rush hours if you prefer more elbow room.

  • Airport and Transit Convenience

    Situated directly opposite Mascot train station and near airport transit hotels, this is a convenient stop for a quick, warming bowl before a flight or during a late-night arrival.

  • Noodle Swaps and Dietary Options

    If you have specific preferences, staff are accommodating with noodle substitutions in soups, and gluten-free dietary alternatives are available alongside BYO drinks.

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