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Bep Co Tham KN Kitchen

Bếp Cô Thắm KN Kitchen: Authentic Vietnamese Flavors Hidden in Plain Sight

📍10901 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753

If you’re hunting for authentic Vietnamese food in North Austin, Bếp Cô Thắm KN Kitchen is a true gem tucked away inside Chinatown Center. From the moment you walk in, it’s clear this spot is about comfort, tradition, and flavor, no frills, no fluff, just seriously good food.

Let’s start with the Salted Ice Coffee. Rich, intense, and just sweet enough, it’s the kind of drink that makes you pause after the first sip. It’s got that deep-roasted Vietnamese coffee flavor with a salty-sweet edge that somehow makes it even more addictive. If you’re a fan of cà phê sữa đá, this takes it to another level.

I ordered the vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and spring rolls, and I was blown away. The pork was perfectly seasoned and caramelized, the noodles had that ideal chewy bite, and the fresh herbs and fish sauce tied it all together. The spring rolls were a standout too, warm, crispy, packed with flavor and not overly greasy.

Everything was made with care, served quickly, and totally affordable. It felt like the kind of place where regulars don’t even look at the menu, they just know what to get. And now I know why.

Whether you’re craving something comforting, flavorful, and real, or just want a satisfying meal under $15, Bếp Cô Thắm is absolutely worth the trip.