Vietnamese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Balaclava
2 restaurant menus in Balaclava, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"A place that caters for singles or couples but not large groups. Just when I was craving for a warm soup dish after a long day at work, this place..."
Foodie Musketeer
"Best Vietnamese in the area for sure! The staff are great, they always treat us in such a friendly, warm manner. The restaurant is cute and cosy,..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"So great to find a casual Vietnamese place with vegan options! My dad and I shared some dumplings to start, which were delicious, and we each had a..."
Always Hungry
"We had to pick up some fresh oysters from a chef friend of ours in St Kilda and this place was on the way, so we thought why not.We shared..."
Jojo Armani
"It’s a big call but I think this is the best pho I have ever had. I ordered from Uber eats so I can’t say anything about the service but it was..."
Haley
"Love this place. Many great options for vegans which is ideal. The pho wasn’t too salty, I’m salty enough so this was rad. Great service..."
Lilly Hooper
"Beautiful contrast of texture, flavor and temperature. The pork was grilled perfectly, tender, juicy and full of flavor that’s so deep into the..."
Ferry Gondo
"Oh my goodness. The Banh Mi was absolutely delicious, the mix of pickled vegetables with the warm chicken and delicious sauce was just divine. Plus,..."
Suzie
"Amazing food! Ordered a buhn, chicken wings and pho! Delicious, pocket friendly, food for the soul. The staff too is very friendly! ☺️ keep it up..."
HogUp
"I really enjoyed the mushroom and tofu pho I got delivered off Deliveroo! And this is coming from an avid meater. Loved it. Super keen to try some..."
Kiki
"Brilliantly Fresh ! The wonky tables and chairs added to the ambience . Looking forward to trying out the rest of their menu .The Pho is..."
Zac A Christofas
"The bun with grilled chicken is delicious! Pho is so so ... I wouldn’t say it’s that authentic 🤷🏻♀️Service and atmosphere..."
World In A Bite
"We eat at Saigon all the time and love it, whether its a quick chicken Bahn Mi takeaway for lunch or a noodle soup or spring roll salad for dinner...."
Pranks SAHA
"Simple fresh easy to takeaway. Prawn spring rolls are good. They accept card payments for any price which is unusual and helpful. Interiors need an..."
Claire Hannah
"Hands down the BEST little Vietnamese joint I have ever set foot in ! Everything was fresh AF and the PHO was off the chart amazing. The..."
Hunter Ford
"This is our favourite local takeaway to get when we don't feel like cooking. I regularly get the Crispy tofu papaya slaw and the Pho. The food is..."
Tara-Lee Mitchell
"Delicious food! Friendly and hospitable service! Felt like I was on the streets of Saigon! Their pho is to die for, and the spring rolls ain't too..."
Bonnie Lee
"Delicious food (including vegan pho, banh mi and other options), friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere. I often come here with my partner and we..."
Cliff Fuller
"A tiny Vietnamese restaurant with limited seats and service. We were left standing there while figuring out how to get the food. The waitress just..."
Saladzzz
"I too usually go down to Springvale for my usual pho fix, but I know when I'm strapped for time and have a pho craving this will now be my local go..."
Food-is-life
"I went into Saigon Street Eats on Sunday night for a take away chicken pho and was absolutely blown away! The Pho was so so delicious and flavourful,..."
Gemma Ernst
"I rate this food! The bun and pho are delicious and fresh and the staff were lovely and accommodating for the large number of us that flocked in...."
Kelly F
"Absolutely love this place! Such good pho and vermicelli noodle salads! Everything is super fresh and tasty as well as very reasonably priced! Great..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Can't fault this place, YUM!! Usually go for a Pho fix down Springvale, so happy I found this little piece of Vietnam on Carlisle St!I..."
Se4no's Kitchen
"Actually the BEST place in Melbourne for PHO.... Hands down. Since I found this place, not a single week had gone by that I don't come..."
Kyle Trenbaum
"We ordered a heap of little things to try - chicken wings, rice paper rolls, spring roll, banh mi and prawn dumplings. It was all good! The highlight..."
Piggy Pigstar
"Saigon street eats catered for my son's 21st with pork buns, chicken buns, rice paper rolls and chicken skewers with all the delicious sauces...."
Charles O'Sullivan
"Great for casual eats - staff were friendly, the food was fresh & delicous. Had beef vermicelli noodle & prawn dumplings... so good! Definitely..."
Jonno Quieros
"I usually get Pho from Victoria Street but it's not the easiest place to commute from my place. I was so surprised that the Pho was so good and..."
Kasy
"Great food and service. The beef and beef balls noodles, chicken noodles and fried spring rolls are great. The soup is so good for a cold day. Love..."
Crystal Koh
"Casual, fresh, extremely delicious Vietnamese vegan options including vegan tofu rice paper rolls, vegan spring rolls (ask for no carrot dipping..."
HonestCharley
"I seem to have developed a bit of a Pho addiction the last few days! 🤔 Must be this cold weather ❄ Shiitake mushrooms and tofu with extra..."
Clare S
"When I can't be bothered cooking this is my go to place. Fresh, flavoursome and cheap. Recommend it to all my friends and family. Its cash only, my..."
Ihoward
"Hole in the wall Vietnamese take away shop. Generous servings for an extremely low price point... my $13 vermicelli noodle bowl was enough for two..."
TheSkinnyFoodie
"I looove this place! Pho is delicious, the beef balls are the best I've come across - so full of flavour! Have also tried the spring rolls, chicken..."
Kikadee
"Double D-Licious!!!!!! Sorry Victoria Street...you're fired! I came in sick, tired and alone and the staff were so lovely and insisted I take a seat..."
Whitney Spears
"Great vermicelli in the pho, salads and spring rolls.The lunch specials are simply amazing.The pho broth is flavourful, but not too heavy..."
Laura P
"Really tasty, unassuming Vietnamese. Everything on the menu is fresh, tasty and served in generous quantities - the Bun is especially tasty. If..."
Wilsonwilson
"Best place to get pho in St Kilda east. Always consistently good food and service. Friendly staff and good variety menu. Would highly recommend...."
Manny Fab
"Fairly decent pho, huge servings and the team are super friendly. Fresh and light ingredients, always consistent. Would be great if they delivered as..."
Stace Bianca Lenthall
"Decent Vietnamese food in Balaclava! Lightly flavoured- not too heavy. The lunch deals are great value for what you get! The staff are really..."
Suburb Review
"My husband and I recently ordered some catering from Saigon street eats for his birthday. The food was a massive hit and the service was great. Kim..."
Rio Stern
"Very good pho and vermicelli salads! I keep coming back for more because it is always delicious, cheap and fast. Would be helpful if they got eftpos..."
Jessica Smith
"Located in busy Balaclava, this little eatery is now a local favourite of ours for a quick meal. Good Pho and Vermicelli Salads as well as a..."
John Hockey
"Impressive takeaway options. Rice paper rolls and spring rolls particularly impressive. All other dishes very fine. Liked the service too. Very..."
Two Sheds
"Nice fresh Viet food with a good vibe that I'll be going back for. The Banh Mi are right up there. Other payment methods other than cash would be..."
Michael
"This is the best pho on Chapel St and pretty competitive on the whole-of-Melbourne pho scene too. With Saigon Street Eats it's a case of what..."
Yoni Meinrath
"This place is fairly small and isn't particularly ambient, although it's not stark either. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the price is right,..."
Kate
"Fresh, friendly, tasty and cheap. What else do you want from a local favourite? But needs to start accepting other payment methods than..."
Vadim Gribov
"Small restaurant but good to just have a quick bite for lunch or dinner. I ordered the cup of pho and rice paper rolls. The cup of pho was the..."
Steph
"Great food, very tasty and healthy. Great price, very good for the size of the dishes and the area. Nice casual atmosphere, I'll be back for more..."
Emily Macdonald
""Where's Saigon?""Vietnam.""Oh so it would make sense that they have Vietnamese street food.""Yes, it would make sense.". LOL at the time when my..."
ARTACOeats
"Great location and super busy which says it all really!! Fresh and tasty fare typical of Vietnamese cuisine and friendly, enthusiastic staff. Will..."
Foodinfocusz
"A great restaurant. This restaurant can beat any Victoria St place! Am a regular here. The prices are reasonable with plenty of meat and good broth..."
Maximus
"Got the Grilled chicken Bun here sometime last year and it was really good. Normally I only go to Indochine for Bun but loved it here. The service..."
Vinny
"I recently moved in the area and this was the first place I dined to. This place is usually busy and no wonder why! Cheap eats but very delicious...."
Faye
"I have searched high and low for a great southside pho and I finally think I've found it. lovely clean broth full of flavour. will surely become a..."
Yaya
"Delicious Pho!. So impressed with the Pho at this joint. I felt compelled to write a review as it's the best I've had in Melbourne. The chicken was..."
In-Ma-Belly
"Delicious, cheap food. The pho was incredibly tasty and for $5 for a take away pho - it was a bargain. Staff are also very nice!Rice..."
I Love Food
"Best viet food in st kilda. This place is great - simply a warm, friendly, very reasonably priced eatery that also serves great quality, tasty food...."
Fletcher Le Tet
"Great place!. Visited this evening on the recommendation of a friend. The pho was really good, a great depth of flavour and a decent serve. Staff..."
Perez
"Decent food. The food is really good and there is definitely an authentic feel. The staff are lovely but perhaps a little inattentive. The decor..."
Caity_d
"Pho to die for!. I'm a big fan of Pho and I have to say, this place have nailed it! I'm a little sensitive to MSG and after eating a large bowl of..."
Foodninja
"Amazing Vietnamese food! Will be back. I've been living in St Kilda for years and I often frequent Victoria Street for Vietnamese food, but so happy..."
Yomamafrozenyoghurt
"Loved it! Cheap, no fuss, delicious home cooked Vietnamese with very generous servings! :) very happy..."
Melza912
"Welcome addition to Carlisle Street.. Had the spring rolls for lunch the other day and they were really nice and filling. Will go back and try other..."
Jef
"Came for dinner Friday night. Great to see the small place busy. Seating is a little squashy but staff very friendly and super polite. Had mixed..."
Emma Leslie
"Quick and authentic. Great new little restaurant on Carlisle. Had the chicken wings and chicken pho. Both were very nice. Only complaint is at $8 for..."
Ryan Miranda
"Authentic beef noodle soup and mouth watering spring rolls - a must try!. Visited Saigon Street Eats today for lunch with my husband. Great to see an..."
Slitteri.aus
"Cheap place with really good food for overwhelmed weeknights, etc. No alcohol. Superbly flavoured broth. Fresh and textural everything. Kept a bag..."
Emilie
"I currently have to restrict dairy and soy from my diet (breastfeeding an allergic baby) and the team at Saigon Street Eats went over and above to..."
Alexandra Gill
"Very decent pho, comparable to the ones in Footscray, Richmond or Springvale. The soup was tasty and full bodied. The beef was nice and..."
Tricia Ho
"I had lunch combo A for $18 (Bahn Mi, spring rolls and pho cup) and I have to say wow! So delicious and friendly staff. I would definitely come back!..."
Will Kim
"Love the dumpling soup. The vegan broth is full of flavour but not as salty as many others. We eat here..."
Vanessa Hutchinson
"Ordered the cup size pho while my husband ordered the Large size pho. This is the best pho we have so far! The portion is..."
Binh Nguyen
"The food is great but EVERY time I get the Pho takeaway they don't include the sauces and even the leaves, lemon same chili.. So disappointing when..."
Michele Phyman
"Lovey Vietnamese food and affordable. Really worth it and good for all to come..."
"I love Mopho canteen and I am a regular customer. Once you taste the fried cauliflower you will be hooked. I literally dream about it...."
Tilly Vickers-Willis
"What’ stands out for me with this pho joint is that the restaurant’s broth is unique compared to the stock standard pho you usually get around..."
JustCruizing
"Review based off of an UberEats order last night - one of the best pho's I've had in Melbourne, the broth was layered and to die for! I was feeling..."
Kimberley Leggett
"I've been here a about a million times. The food is always delicious. Especially the spring rolls, the Cauliflower and the outstanding Beef..."
JimmyC
"Small restaurant . Quiet atmosphere . Friendly staff and pretty good pho soup. They also have a very good spicy sauce. The broth was..."
Salomon Andres Anais Saavedra
"Seriously the best pho! Never ever disappoints. The broth is to die for! I often order online and also dine in. Cool little spot to eat in at,..."
Brookejessie
"Love the vegan pho, always jam packed with leafy goodness, service is good and spring rolls are mouth watering. Quick, easy and warming. Would be..."
Jemima Toby
"This place is great! Great value for money, the food is fresh and tastes delicious. Love the Vietnamese salads and recommend this place for anyone..."
Matt Tehan
"I've been a couple of times, had the spicy beef salad and the soft shell crab salad. Was ok, but to be honest the salads were almost entirely herbs...."
Jessica Smith
"I love this restaurant. The banh mi is a must, as is the pho. I come here probably once or twice a week, I love the beef brisket banh mi, the bread..."
Gabrielle Pugh
"GET THE $10 BAHN MI + DRINK for lunch.Crusty French roll- fried shallots, slices of cucumber, different sauces, succulent meat, fresh coriander,..."
Kitschii
"My favourite Vietnamese kitchen in the area wit Uncle but it is cheaper. Tried everything on the menu and my top 3 is : seared tuna, betel leaves..."
Isabella Parigi
"Seriously good food! Had the signature tuna salad. So much flavour. Took about 25 mins to arrive so don't come if you are in a rush. Happy hour 3-7pm..."
Cloe
"This place is my favourite local Vietnamese restaurant. The beef pho is delicious! I was very impressed this evening as after a malfunction on..."
Stuey Edwards
"Mopho serves delicious Vietnamese food which is full of flavor. The presentation of food is great and the pricing is very decent. The food comes..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Mopho Canteen quickly became one of my favourite places for pho when I discovered vegan pho on their menu. Not only do they do a damn good aromatic..."
Minh Thuy Le
"Delicious Pho! never really expect pho from modern funky places to live up to the genuine stuff on Victoria street, but this is awesome! Im strictly..."
Amy Fogs
"This is my go-to place that never dissapoints. Just as good if not better than the first time I had it, and keeps delivering fresh tasty flavour..."
EatDrinkPlay
"Wow. Just wow. Super cheap, insanely tasty and great service. I think I've just found my new favourite lunch joint. Had the prawn betel leaves, the..."
Phoebe Dubar
"Compact but diverse menu will keep me coming back. Well priced beef pho, great flavour and excellent crispy spring rolls. Also, all the right herbs..."
Clive
"This is seriously the best pho i've ever had! My boyfriend and i get cravings for it and order it more than twice a week!!The Banh Mi is also..."
Emily
"Fantastic food and service. One of the best Phos out there and the crispy tofu salad was delicious. We will be back soon. ..."
Jared Eisen
"Great value Vietnamese food that does not compromise on flavour or quality. With pho in the name, that’s their signature. Delicious bowls of pho..."
Forksake
"Love this place...food is fab as is service.I repeatedly have the Seared Tuna dish and a cold glass of Chardonnay watching Carlisle Street's..."
Kim Walsh
"I have been in Melbourne for just over a week and have eaten out most nights. I ate at Mopho Canteen tonight with my wife and two year old. Best meal..."
Michael Gregory
"Love this local! We've been twice in two days already. The first to have an evening snack of the spring rolls and tofu salad topped with fresh herbs..."
Love2Eat
"The pho is pretty good. But the dessert is the best dessert I've had in years! The perfect combination of good quality chocolate mousse, proper..."
EnjoyEatWatch
"MoPho Canteen Does what it says on the label. I had the salt and pepper tofu, the veggie pho (flavourful and more than I could eat) as well as a..."
Alice Yeah
"Bang on the money. I will be back at Mopho fo sho. $12 for a pho = nice decor + real service + delicious broth + handmade..."
Angie St Kilda
"A return visit to try more of Mopho’s delicious dishes and once again they didn’t disappoint!Lovely fresh flavours, good value and in a..."
Foodinfocusz
"Thoroughly enjoyed the dishes and oh so fresh ingredients! Great presentation and flavours of the food. Service friendly and a nice feel to the..."
Foodinfocusz
"I'm genuinely surprised at some of the negative reviews; three of us pitched up for lunch here last week (late August); two of us had the beef pho,..."
Alastair
"I came in last night hearing a lot about Mopho Canteen and it turned out much better than my expectations. The Springs rolls were unbelievable and..."
Percy Inglis
"Who’s behind it? Adam Davis & Samarla Carey (owners). Adam (chef) previously of Mr Wolf, Circa & Melbourne Wine Room. Samarla is currently..."
Nic Cril
"We got take-away from here. Was really fast, waited only about 5-10 minutes.I had the veggie pho which was really nice and my friend had the..."
Ypmurc
"This place has some promising things on the menu but sadly the Pho is not one of them. The broth taste like a miso or soy, definitely not a..."
Jessica Scott
"The Pork Spring Rolls are very unique and delicious.Also their Pho's are absolutely to die for, especially the Beef Pho. Very unique store..."
Matthew Shrimpton
"Amazing food and great venue. the seared tuna salad is delicious and the staff are super friendly. Definitely one to check out you wont be..."
Dove Raybould
"The food is absolutely divine! Everyone in Melbourne needs to try the pork spring rolls and the dessert! The music and the staff create an amazing..."
Naomi D'Roza
"Really nice service and all is so yummy. Keep it up. Fast and friendly service. Not many customers. Think a lot of people do the take away...."
Charlotta Adolfsson
"Although it's not authentic (tastes more like Thai beef noodle), it's so so good! Try Pho beef: the beef meat just melts in your mouth!!! So yummy!..."
World In A Bite
"My friends and I stumbled across this little gem by accident and I'm so glad we did. The tuna starter was amazing and so were the crunchy spring..."
Amanda Alessi
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