The Naam
12 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Naam on West 4th draws recommendations for vegetarian food, with individual fans highlighting Thai noodles and the tempeh reuben. One commenter praises large portions and a broad menu; another values the atmosphere despite doubts about the food. Criticism is substantial too: diners describe disappointing meals, an old-fashioned menu, or a reputation they feel no longer matches the cooking.
Address
The Naam, 2724 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1R1, Canada
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Best for
- Vegetarian, Late night
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/oddible in r/askvan · Jun 2025
Mocks the suggestion of The Naam.
- Mixedu/LoetK in r/askvan · Sep 2025consistency
Thinks it rests on its laurels; not bad but many better options.
- Recommendsu/SnailsInYourAnus in r/vancouver · Dec 2023portion
Huge portions, extensive menu, open late.
- Mixedu/prfctlyfittingshorts in r/askvan · Jun 2025
Defends it as a 4am institution; admits yam fries aren't amazing.
- Caveatu/Revolutionary_Tip161 in r/askvan · Jun 2025taste
Jokes that eating here would drive vegetarians back to meat.
- Recommendsu/ingodwetryst in r/vancouver · Dec 2023
One of their favourite places to eat.
- Recommendsu/LilBarnacle in r/askvan · May 2025taste
Recommends The Naam, calling Thai noodles insanely good.
- Mixedu/ColdEvenKeeled in r/askvan · Sep 2025
Had mixed views on it.
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- Recommendsu/oxcana in r/askvan · Sep 2026
Names The Naam as their answer.
- Recommendsu/b1rd0fparadise in r/askvan · Sep 2025
Still loves it.
- Recommendsu/froofroo5910 in r/askvan · Oct 2024
Names Naam as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/satnamsun in r/askvan · Apr 2024
Names The Naam as a recommendation.
- Caveatu/Odd-Part-2830 in r/askvan · Sep 2026taste
Warned others off.
- Recommendsu/SalaudChaud in r/askvan · Nov 2025
Names Naam for fries.
- Recommendsu/alum1973 in r/askvan · Sep 2025
Names The Naam as a recommendation.
- Caveatu/canada11235813 in r/askvan · Jun 2025
Says the list started strong but ended badly with The Naam.
- Recommendsu/tinyd71 in r/askvan · May 2025value
Seconds the recommendation, praising the food and the value.
- Recommendsu/Madsmebc in r/vancouver · Dec 2023
Calls it the original 1970s Kitsilano hot spot and a true OG vegetarian restaurant.
- Recommendsu/Asleep-Database-9886 in r/askvan · Apr 2026
Suggests the Naam on West 4th.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.