Vietnamese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Adelaide

Gin Long Canteen

87/100 (2183 ratings)

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"Rave rave rave! Absolutely loved my meal here! It was full of flavour and the atmosphere was awesome. To top it off, all staff were extremely..."

Laura Window

"Awesome from start to finish. Had 3 of us so we opted for Set Menu options but didn't have enough people for the banquet, no dramas. We left the..."

Chris Rtn

"Had another great night! Service was good, food was great!... all of it! prawn dumplings, the netted spring rolls, satay chicken, the slow cooked..."

Martinez Arcipreste Claudia

"Had a super delicious dinner tonight and the slow cooked braised beef was sooo good. Ying was a superstar and made our night even better. She can..."

Sowfy Rogers

"best food. best staff. best manager. bintang. cheers, for the..."

Daniel Christopher Rees

"The staff were all absolutely amazing and accommodating. We were a party of 3 but desperate to try the banquet so the made arrangements for us so we..."

Bianca Jane

"We had the most amazing meal in Gin Long last night with my family. We ordered heaps to share and everything was great. The barramundi was..."

Elkie Tang

"Tried to book but they don’t take reservations. Had to wait for a table when we arrived but the food was amazing, well worth the..."

Chris Lanthois

"Great place to chillaxe and great food the staff are always welcoming and fun to be..."

Tony Mumford

"Yum!!! Awesome lunch specials for $12. Salt n pepper eggplant is a must try..."

Natalie Broome

"Love this place! Amazing food, lovely staff and great atmosphere! Will be back very..."

Natalie Canova

"Walking out of Gin Long Canteen with a big doggie bag of coconut rice and vego curry, I was one chuffed mung bean, because if there is one thing that..."

Sarah Katherine

"Still very crowded and super noisy after 8:30 on Friday night. Most dishes were exceptionally good. We loved the chargrilled trout and vege yellow..."

Few

"This place just has a great vibe, magnificent service from friendly staff, food was exemplary and prices that are affordable. If I could give it 5+ I..."

Warren

"AMAZING! Favourite dishes: netted spring roll, banh hoi, pomegranate chicken, slow braised thai beef... and OMG you need to try the coconut rice. I..."

Magda Nosal

"I been this restaurant in my last visit the food is quite well and main thing u should prefer this restaurant for ambience...I hope my review is..."

Mohammed Mehrajuddin

"I came here for a work dinner some years ago, don’t really remember it being particularly noticeable, but in town with my lovely wife and 15yo son..."

MrCreosote

"Service was lovely, food came very quickly. Prices were excellent. Eggplant is a must! They substituted meat for vego option, which was great!..."

Hannah

"Looking for a quick bite, I stumbled across this gem. You would barely know it was there but once inside, the freshness, bustle and open kitchen is..."

Andrei Gostin

"Absolutely scrumptious food - the Red Duck Curry was the best I’ve had and the soft shell crab with curry mousse yummo - will go again - the Mary..."

Terry Smith

"Fantastic!!! They’ve nailed it!!! Great flavours, quality produce, cooked to perfection, super fair portions, good hospitality and sleek venue. If..."

Linda

"Great food, lovely service! Staff very attentive and always helpful - one of our fav places to dine!The soft shell crab is a MUST, have it would..."

Thomas Nordin

"Hardly ever fails.Fresh tasty food, friendly staff.Efficient service, busy most of the time.Excellent value for lunch, Great $12..."

BRUTAL

"This buzzing Asian venture offers a modern take on classics with a fun and fresh atmosphere. Perfect for sharing or if decisions prove too difficult..."

FirstDateSalad

"Fast and fantastic! I liked it and will most definitely come back when I visit Adelaide South Australia again. My wife says that when you close your..."

Pete

"Really loved the $12 Laksa! I've been here before and I still haven't forgotten the netted spring rolls! So damn good. The Laksa is 100% just as..."

Foodleee

"Great place for dinner after work, great place for dinner any day really! Staff were welcoming and the food was perfect! Modern take on some classic..."

Global Gastronomista

"I love taste of every bite of food,but the staff were too rude. They don’t let us sit on the empty tables since they have decided for large group..."

Naidu

"It was my first time at Gin Long on Saturday night. It lived up to the hype. Packed from wall to wall. As 2 walk ins we were concerned we would be..."

Lisa Tronnolone

"Can't fault the food at all at this place. Absolutely devoured the pomegranate chicken and really slow cooked braised pork belly. Actually..."

Caitlin Thomas

"Food is always fresh and balanced. Fun fast paced environment. Staff is always super lovely and happy to cater for any allergies. They easily and..."

Dee

"Gin Long is a great place to dine. The atmosphere is fun and the food is delicious. Lots to choose from, banquets available for a group or simply..."

Tige

"Coming from Melbourne the foodie capital Gin Long didn't disappoint. Awesome service, fresh and very tasty food. A must have is the Beef Back Rib...."

Renee Lee

"Went here for dinner last night. Great vibe and energy and enthusiastic staff. The menu looks like a share menu but all tables seemed to be ordering..."

Rachel P

"Great food, and great service. We had the banquet and the best dish I had was the duck curry very delicious. Will be recommending it and definitely..."

Jamie Hull

"We came here for lunch and all ordered from the $12 lunch menu. I had the Beef Pho, which was delicious. Others tried another satay (?) dish which..."

Natasha Bell

"love this place, ordered Coconut milk chicken, which was great, fresh and tasty. Also had the soft shell crab, was nice but have tasted better...."

Tara Daunton

"Busy place, fast food service, staff all up to speed, tasty food, great drinks, good menu only Down side having wait for a table at the bar whilst..."

Sam Delbridge

"Busy and hectic place but staff very well organised. We had a drink at the bar while we waited for our table. Food and wine arrived promptly and..."

Fergie Food Hunter

"I love Gin Long, it been the perfect spot for girls night dinners for some time. Decor is awesome and its the perfect place if you want dress up or..."

Foodfortheitis

"We have been there 3 times for a beautiful home style asian cooking. The chicken, beef and salad dishes had lots of flavours. Nothing too fancy, just..."

TPD

"Amazing food and great service. The banquet is expensive, but value for money absolutely in the variety of unique and simply delicious dishes. The..."

Marcus

"Fab food and sensational cocktails! Gin Long could be described as smart casual. The staff are bubbly and fun, yet remain professional. The..."

Famished

"The restaurant has a nice vibe to it. Great atmosphere. Food is great! Ordered the pomegranate chicken, vego green curry, slow braised pork belly..."

Chewi

"LOVED Gin Long! Go on pay day and try everything! Super fresh and tasty with a great vibe. So many great entrees and plates to share! Will be..."

Ella Fullagar

"Amazing! Dined here tonight and loved it. They don't take bookings for under 6 people so we had a 20 min wait, but were ushered to the bar to while..."

Jane

"We had four entree and maybe 6 mains to share and every one was packed with flavour. Lovely staff and prompt service and cook time...."

Gracee

"Yes, yes, yes... The rare triple threat. Great food, service and value. Love getting the chance to get there, always get excited when I know we're..."

Easy Eater Nath

"Came here 2nite for some dindins and it was excellent. Have been before and enjoyed everything and 2nite did not disappoint! Service was lovely,..."

HoneyBintheCity

"Love Gin Long Canteen, it's one of my regular haunts and has become the same for many of my friends I have taken there. No reservations so can be a..."

Ariel8181

"I first visited Gin Long Canteen nearly two and half years ago. It still how I remember it with the neon signs, the wooden furnishings and the mosaic..."

Adelaidefoodcentral

"I've been here numerous of times and I always leave satisfied. There's a lot of variety on the menu and I like the tasting menu when I'm indecisive...."

N

"Hands down the best Thai curry I have ever had in my life, even better than anything I could find in Thailand. This was a highlight in my trip to..."

Justin

"Dinner time again with the family. We came quite early so as to guarantee a table and beat the rush. Service was lovely and efficient, the..."

Q_blob

"A very well designed place with a fabulous and very instagramable interior.The food is quite good but some dishes are lacking in..."

Onegreedygirl

"One of the best restaurants in North Adelaide. Accommodating staff, great food and a great vibe too. We have celebrated my partner's birthday here..."

Nicholas

"Pomegranate chicken, curry beef (Spicy), slow braised beef (so soft and tender) and curry prawns - perfect meal for 4 people who love to eat. Prawns..."

Marina Rakov

"One of the best restaurants we tried for our trip to SA back in Oct. Originally I thought it is a traditional Asian cafe but really surprised when I..."

Alfred

"I have been wanting to try Gin Long for a while now so finally decided to make the trip very early on a Saturday night (they don't take bookings for..."

Eating Adelaide

"Yum! I have visited Gin Long Canteen with friends on a number of occasions and every single dish we've ever ordered has been delicious. It's a a..."

BrightonLocal

"For a just "have a look and see" kind of dinner date, this turned out amazingly well. I have heard great things about Gin Long from a couple of my..."

Sarah Oh

"Asian fusion restaurants are on the up, and Gin Long doesn't disappoint. There's a variety of delectable dishes on offer, but my personal favourites..."

Monica

"I've been a few times now and the staff are always super friendly and the table service attentive. The food is delicious, servings are huge, and it's..."

MGDL

"We were just driving past O'Connell St Wednesday evening looking a for a place for dinner and thought let's give this place a try. As soon as we..."

Indrajit Majumder

"Came here for lunch with a friend. We didn't know what to order so we asked the friendly waitress for some advice. She was really helpful and we..."

Carmel

"For what it is, I really liked this place. I came here with 2 vegans and 2 meat eaters and they catered with ease. Food came out crazy fast and it..."

WhySpeakWhenYouCanEat

"Nice Asian-western fusion restaurant at popular o'connell st. Food was good but not overly awesome. Presentation is impressive. Very neat and tidy...."

J.YeePP

"Nice atmosphere. Food was pretty good. Didn't blow me away but it was good. No wifi. Won't rush back but I'd come again for sure - if 3 monkeys..."

AJ Ruze

"Walking in to an overcrowded venue gave off the impression of a long wait for a table, however it was only minutes later until I was seated. The food..."

Mary

"Love going here because I have never been disappointed! The meals came out quickly and were full of flavour! I would highly recommend getting the..."

Ari Gold

"Gin Long is a great choice for a night out with friends. The food is delicious and it has a great atmosphere. And it stands out because it's in North..."

Adrian Porcaro

"There’s one word for Gin Long Canteen: FUN! It’s a great place to kick back, have some great food and cocktails in a buzzy, often loud..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"Iv been here a few times.I'm inlove with the vibrancy the venue offers in a unique setting where you can view your food being prepped. It's fast..."

Shirani Shaz Williams

"Ordered the set menu banquet which is $39/head. The dishes come out at a good pace and the number and variety of dishes is very impressive. More..."

Darren

"A fantastic modern take on Asian cuisine. Great atmosphere, exceptional staff all topped off with delicious food. An experience that we loved and..."

Anton Holmes

"Went back to Gin Long Canteen last week, remains a favourite! Nice easy meal, fabulous prawn dumplings, love the pomegranate chicken too! Service..."

Meg Cornish

"Friendly Service and Nice Meals. This was our first visit to Gin Long and we weren't disappointed.Not normally open on Sundays but they made an..."

Couzygirl 88

"Didn't disappoint. I have eaten here many times and have always been impressed with the food and value for money.Only downside is the speed,..."

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"Great atmosphere and lovely..."

Nirms

"Great fusion of food!. Love Gin Long for its vibrant atmosphere and it's fresh take on Asian cuisine that puts forgotten dishes back on the..."

Drey

"LOVE!. This vibrant restaurant on O'Connell St. is definitely worth the visit! Delicious food aaaaaand specialty cocktails.. Gin Long..."

A D E L A I D E F O O D I E

"I like it. Great selection of foods on the menu. My partner and I came and ate a few entree dishes for a share-style dining. Everything was full of..."

Truc Quan Nguyen

"The food is delicious!. Been there once, quite packed. But the food was awesome, like it. The staff was..."

Lizzy Tan

"Wow!. This place is terrific. You may have to wait or invite friends so you can actually book for 6 or more but it is worth it - even if at the..."

Pauline

"Tasty meals. Out of my territory and so lucky to come across this vibrant eatery. Ideal for a tasty feed without lingering all night. We enjoyed..."

Silvers

"Buzzing with freshness!. Food: Delicious!Drinks: Yummy fresh coconut!Service: Can vary, from highly attentive to somewhat confused and..."

FooDee

"Gin Long Canteen - You've Been Porked!. RatingsPork: 4 / 5 Service: 3 / 5Overall: 3.5 / 5 Pork BellyReally slow braised..."

You've Been Porked

"Really nice experience all round!. After hearing many good things we finally decided to pay a visit and were not disappointed. Atmosphere was great,..."

Two Fat Cullos

"Awesome. Walked in for a quick meal with my wife who is gluten free. Beef Salad was perfect and beef curry was also great. Can't wait to go back. The..."

Per0

"Quality food, great service but drinks are heavily..."

B

"Ticks all the boxes! Can't wait to go back. Felt like I was in..."

Brett

"Food is served quickly and the taste is good. Was going to give a five star review until the very last minute when big chunk of big hair was spot on..."

donald dong

"Spacious with a street night vibe. This place makes you feel like you're dining in Asia. The chrysanthemum soda was quite tasty and had a stronger..."

Miss J

"Busy place for dinner on a Weds night. Not cheap, but dishes were tasty. Favourites for us were the green rice squid, pomegranate chicken, lychee..."

Julian F

"We had a fantastic dinner at GL Canteen! Make sure you nab a booking because the place fills up quick. Friendly service with a funky, contemporary..."

David Maddison

"Absolutely beautiful food!All the staff were very friendly and caring!Will be..."

Annette Milverton

"Exceptional service firstly! Service with a smile. Lamb ribs is a MUST, was so smoky and full of flavour, 4 pieces per serve. S&P eggplant was nice..."

Koalafood clan

"One of my favourite date night restaurants ever. The netted spring rolls are to die for and their other vegetarian options are full of flavour! Would..."

Audrey Gordon

Mr Viet

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"This place is very likely the best Vietnamese food in Adelaide. Go here twice a week and it's always delicious. Great vibe and wonderful staff,..."

Alistair Donald

"Best food ever, staff are friendly, always welcoming and dishes are amazing. My happy place during my lunch break..."

Susan Štefanac Kent

"Mate, we seriously Love the whole experience Mr Viet, their food has that truly Asian flavour that's bordering on impossible to get elsewhere...."

Gottfried Salinger

"By far the best and frestest Vietnamese going around. The owner's Viet and Lee are the friendliest and have the food and beverages! Love the friday..."

Daisy Hone

"Congenial owner and staff are a true credit to this small but bustling business. Fresh taste, efficient speed to table, and reasonably priced. Die..."

Jessica Browning

"Our favourite Pho soup Love the vegan pho and prawn pho soup with vegan soup base. Love everything about the taste and the noodles are delicious...."

Paula Daly

"Super amazing spicy beef pho. A lot of heart in that one bowl .. ❤️❤️❤️ it! Will always try to get my weekly fix and the staff are..."

Superfly Moo

"The BBH really hit the spot! Heat, spicy, taste! Cudos to the chef and staff!..."

Bobo Truong

"Good food here. The best vietnamese coffee in town..."

Kim Khánh

"Great food and spent a good half an hour talking to the owner about Street Fighter. Actual legends..."

Christopher Asikas

"Mr Viet is a very chilled and layed back restaurant a great place to grab a quick feed, stuff are very..."

Daniel Knox

"The foods are good & staff are very friendly, they know yo by your name if you been there few times, I go there at least once a..."

Vanessa Tran

"I can't say how much I love this place. Everything off the menu is delicious. It's my regular in the city. Leigh, who works there is a beautiful..."

Kate Brooks

"I love this Mr. Viet so much! hands down best vietnamese salad! Service is the best....always friendly..."

Mimmi Boric

"Ordered a chicken bun bowl for take away, as recommended by a workmate. I soon found out that this place is popular with many of my colleagues for..."

Famished

"I have only been here for the Bao a couple of times, so I cannot speak for the whole menu, but the buns have been freshly made and generously filled..."

Andrew Lord

"Recently went for lunch to and Viet, we arrived right in the middle of the lunchtime rush. It wasn’t long to wait for a table. Food did take a..."

Tige

"The vegan Pho is the only thing I eat here, and it never fails. Service is friendly and quick. Seating is limited, but people generally eat and go,..."

JoJo

"Super convenient location for a quick Pho. Friendly and helpful staff. Small so it can be hard to get a table at busy times but we didn’t have to..."

Alex

"No doubt but it is one of the best PHO's I have had in Australia. Love their flavours, generous portions and amazing customer service. Every time I..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Positive - the food at Mr Viet is great - the pho has a good broth, lots of good stuff in there, you can add your own condiments to your individual..."

4chillies

"Pho is nice, although the soup does lack the spices and depth it should usually have. Vietnamese iced coffee was amazing, not to mention cheap as..."

Harper

"Follow my ig @nanakoot Hungry, tired upon arriving and still had to wait for the apartment to be ready, we stroll nearby area and got our..."

NanaKoot

"The service as you order is quick, funny and efficient. The atmosphere is reasonably basic but works with the limited space. The food is amazing! One..."

Connor Jacob Earle

"Great food (Vietnamese salad) which was fresh and bursting with flavour in a great setting. Really friendly staff, I will visit again. PS the $6 beer..."

Gabrielle Trenbath

"10/10 would phô again. Service is amazing too. Best bûn bowls in Australia. Steamed buns are a little different but flavours really excelled Josh..."

Wig Pitz

"Super fast. Super good. I'm a seasoned phoficionado, have seen many many pho's in my blessed belly life. This place is up there. Don't miss..."

Gjallahorn Gjallahorn

"Mr Viet is a little gem tucked away in James plc off Rundle Mall, in a street block full of fast food and ever evolving food carts, this is a must..."

Aaron Smith

"The best Vietnamese in the CBD. Tiny little place. Always busy. Impressively good service considering it's always busy. Friendly and genuine. Freshly..."

Mouse Croghan

"Never been to Vietnamese takeaway places so this was my first time. Loved it! Can't wait to go back! Food was good priced and serving sizes were..."

Christie Sia

"In my ongoing search for some of the city’s best pho, this rainy winters day took us to this little hole in the wall place in the hustle and bustle..."

Feed Me, Adelaide

"Amazing best food great service alway friendly with a smile and remember your name. Vegetarian pho was so good I didnt need to eat dinner ukno. Love..."

Josh Tolmachoff

"A friend and I arrived half an hour before closing but we were still greeted warmly and helped to make our choices. The manageress was very..."

Lyn Driver

"I regularly frequent Mr Viet for a quick lunch during the working week. Even if I come by at peak lunch hour (anywhere between 12 and 1) the staff..."

Hungrykitteh

"Fantastic Pho, the best I have had in Adelaide. Broth and beef were tasty, all the herbs and condiments you could want and friendly staff. Next time..."

Ali Beach

"I have been to this uber friendly establishment a few times now and it has been consistently good, for the prices they charge, every time. The pho is..."

Uberfrauline

"Fantastic Pho, served with a smile. Cannot go wrong here. Love that we can choose our own condiments and how much of each we want. Never had anything..."

JS1992

"The friendliest and most professional pho restaurant owner I have come across in my pho journey. A young and well spoken guy that is more than happy..."

Lemongrass

"Fresh & tasty Vietnamese food, really friendly staff. I had the spring roll noodle bowl and added extra chilli - the bowl was big and had loads of..."

Laura

"The gem of James Place. Found this place by accident and have to stop in for a feed every time I'm in Adelaide. The freshness and cleanliness of the..."

Pat Barba

"Pho-Nomenon. One of the best in adelaide, the noodles are always perfect and the broth is spiced to .. well..."

Anna

"Best Pho in town. I work in the city and been walking pass Mr Viet a few times and almost everytime, I see the staff there bringing out these..."

Missimai15

"Loving the addition of Mr Viet to James place, the staff are so friendly and lovely, the pho is absolutely delicious and came out super quick. Also..."

Wans

"They serve pretty good and authentic Vietnamese drinks at the drinks cafe (a few stores away from the food restaurant). I liked the sugar cane drink,..."

Thien Vuong (fooderarri)

"Had a combination pho and a beef pho with coconut juice as a side. Big stand out from the start would have to be the broth, full of flavour and..."

ayo ayo

"I’ve been eating brunch/lunch here nearly every day for several years now, so I figure it’s time to post a review! The fact that I’m such a..."

Anthony Wood

"Customer service is outstanding and you are served promptly. Pho is delicious! The broth is flavourful and doesn’t have too much oil, meat and rice..."

Shanna McLoughlin

"From the outside, this little shop doesn’t look like anything special. But the food is absolutely sensational! The place can get quite busy and..."

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