Reviews Quan Thanh

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+5
Love the DIY rice paper rolls with sugar cane prawn. It’s so fresh and light but filling at the same time.
7 months ago
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Martin Leung
+5
Came here twice in two weeks. And both times ordered from the viet menu. First time I was craving some traditional pho. Man the portions are worth it. Huge bowl of pho even the regular size was too much for me. Only thing I would want is the beef to be more rare. The other night I got a chicken noodle. It came with crispy fried chicken which was delicious. Only down side is the places air conditioning is very weak and it would be much more enjoyable eating a bowl of hot noodles in brisbane summer with blasting ac. But overall great food in west end. Some of the down side of the Chinese dishes is it doesn’t include rice.
8 months ago
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Xavier Chng
+4
Decent pho and noodles. Tables were sticky and grimey.

Value for money grub if you're after a quick meal.

Will be back to try other stuff !
Sep 22, 2019
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Fried Chicken Connoisseur
+4
Went here for an after work get together. They struggled to cater for 12 people, but we got cosy with four of the outdoor square tables.

Food was pretty good and service was pleasant enough. Combination chow mein is what I ordered, and it was above average. They actually have a “Chinese and Malaysian menu” along with a “Vietnamese Menu”


Prices a bit high but reflective of proximity to CBD I guess. They have a one bill per table rule that they strictly enforce - which is something to work around. Although a big pro is this place is BYO with no corkage- with a bottle store next door - hence the rowdy crowds sometimes. Up to you if that’s a pro or con.
Aug 31, 2019
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Beau Christiansen
+5
We love this place! Been coming for years for an authentic Vietnamese experience which never disappoints. Also love the casual and bustling experience. A must try!
Aug 03, 2019
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Brandon Chan
+5
Good ol hearty bowl of pho that will soothe your soul and cleanse your sins. Price for the amount and quality food is definitely a damn bargain. Pho-king good
Aug 01, 2019
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Sophie YY D
+4
Had beef stew noodle soup and the grilled beef paper rolls - wow! How good the food is - We felt too disrespectful to take away the leftovers! So we literally stuffed the last drop of the soup! - soooooo full!!!!! 🤣👍😋

Love the place as well - it has a nostalgic Vietnamese ambience lighting - everything feels softer and slower here - interesting feeling 🤔😊
May 04, 2019
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JourneywithMim
+4
I’ve been coming to Quan Thanh for years and years. Not sure why but I prefer the take away option with these guys. Having said that every time I place an order I am told it will be ready in 15 minutes. This is never the case no matter how busy it is. It is always 20-30 minutes. This is the only negative thing I can say about Quan Thanh.

Besides that the food is amazing, the rice paper rolls are up there with the best in brisbane. If you haven’t been to this place you are missing out!
Mar 08, 2019
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Marsha Alexandra
+4
Quan Thanh was always packed that one time I gave up waiting on this restaurant and ate in Trang.

There are so many menus to choose from and I kinda got confused the first time I came here since they provide Chinese food as well. Tried the Sliced Rare Beef Noodle Soup. It was the classic beef pho flavour with savoury broth and generous portion of both noodles and beef slices. The price was also fairly decent and made me want to try other menus!
Mar 01, 2019
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Spice Is Life
+4
It was our first time at Quan Thanh and we dined on a weekday lunch. We were greeted and seated quickly and served cold water while deciding what to order.

We decided to share a Pork BBQ Wonton Noodle Soup ($14.40) and a Broken Rice with Combination ($16.40). Food was very tasty and servings were huge! We had plenty for lunch and even had more to takeaway for dinner. Fantastic value for 4 meals!
Feb 12, 2019
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Lambo Blair
+4
We had takeaway from Quan Thanh tonight, and the food was really nice. We had the stir fry garlic vegetables, coconut beef w roti, Mongolian lamb, fried rice, fish cakes and spring rolls. All the food was really tasty especially the coconut beef w roti.
Sep 02, 2018
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Misscharlot
+4
Comfort food with fast service, and is kid's friendly and can BYO, what's more can I ask for.

ordering the special combination beef noodle soup every time when I come here, it was a generous portion, so most of the time it just too full if we have ordered some spring rolls or rice paper rolls for entree,
Aug 17, 2018
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Monica
+5
Love this place!!!!! Environment can be improved, but every dish I tried is so delicious! Will continue to try more definitely!!! But hope they can have different special in different days, which will make me more excited to be there.
Mar 15, 2018
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Lalalabne
+4.5
Love this place for its cheap, tasty food. They have two restaurants (Vietnamese and Chinese/Malaysian) separated by a bottle-o. Sit in either restaurant and you can order from any menu and they'll bring it from the corresponding kitchen. Haven't been disappointed by these guys except in service from the Vietnamese side. That needs some improvement, especially in attitude from some of the young men. And when you order meals for sharing and get rice separately, they sometimes don't bring your steamed rice until the end despite asking for it to be brought out. So you sit there watching your meal go cold whilst you wait for the rice.
You can also book a table and if you plan on going on a Friday or Saturday night I recommend this. Otherwise good luck with getting one and with parking.
Jan 31, 2018
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Leisa
+4
A regular favourite. Very reasonable in price and tasty. They don’t skimp with their take out meals either. My favourite dish is the pork and wonton noodle soup.
Nov 27, 2017
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Ange17
+4.5
A humble, good value restaurant where meals are fresh, authentic, good portions and bursting with flavour consistently. Always leave with a full belly and smile.
Nov 19, 2017
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Joe K
+3.5
We were anticipating a nice lunch and some pastries and coffee at Choquette Patisserie today. Walking to the store front at noon, we could see it was closed. Not Happy!

We make our way to Quan Thanh and help ourselves to a table. Cold water and menus are provided promptly and we place our order. Phuong Tran's Combination Pho ($13.90) arrives steaming hot. Tasting the beef broth I say it is bland. Phuong says it is average compared to what is offered in Inala/Sunnybank and that the meat serving is small. She is still happy to rate her meal 4.0/5.0

My Beef Brisket and Tendon Claypot ($15.90) looks appetising but this is not a proper Claypot meal. The cooked rice, beef and eggs are precooked and simply scooped into this cold Claypot and microwaved. My meal is certainly not cooked over a stove as the Claypot is barely warm. The food is palatable but I feel scammed!
Rating: 3.0/5.0

The Fried Quail ($8.90) is so tiny and is overdone. Quail prices at The Saigon are $5.80 and at Cam Ranh $5.50! This dish is overpriced and disappointing.
Rating:3.0/5.0

The Vietnamese Iced Coffee is average at best and rates 3.5/5.0! While I was happy with the friendly service, this was a lacklustre and disappointing Vietnamese meal.
Oct 24, 2017
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Pragindy
+5
You really can't get much better than this Vietnamese restaurant. With fast service and delicious food, I look forward to going there again. 
We have visited a few Vietnamese restaurants, but Quan Tanh is certainly one of the winners in my opinion.
Oct 16, 2017
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Chun Zhang
+4.5
I go here often as a option to satisfy my hunger. The pho is a must to try. But I often order the Chinese dishes, such as fried rice, hainan chicken and the sizzling hot plate dishes.
Sep 20, 2017
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Sarah_Eats
+4.5
The good service started with a phone call confirming my booking and explaining there is a minimum spend of $15 per adult, $2 corkage, and one bill per table. We were a group of 12 and seated out the back of the Vietnamese section with the only negative being it was quite noisy. But that was really a small price to pay for amazing food at affordable prices. The food was brought out very quickly and all plates were generous servings. I would definitely return.
Jul 07, 2017
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Raul
+3.5
Quan Thanh is basically the tastier version of Trang down the road, popular enough to have two entirely separate restaurants focusing on different cuisines right next to each other.

We usually tend to go more often for Vietnamese dishes, their food is always very flavourful and in very good portions for the price. I think similar to Trang it's always full because it's never not worth it, it's a way to have a good dinner or lunch out without breaking the bank.

Our favourite dish is definitely their Braised Beef Noodle Soup, it's very hearty so be warned that it's not really a lot like Pho; the broth is fatty and rich, the meat is always incredibly tender and so are the vegetables. Be very careful, it will stain your clothes!

Service is decent, they almost always have someone at the door to ask if you'd rather have dine in or takeaway, the staff is friendly enough, it's understandable that they're usually in a rush with the amount of people they have to serve. The decor isn't that fantastic either, you're definitely going for the food.

Overall, if you just want to have a decent dinner in a very lively restaurant without paying too much, then this place is quite good.
Jun 23, 2017
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Anm
+5
The most amazing rice paper rolls and vermicelli salad in Brisbane. Have tried almost everywhere and can't go past Quan Thanh. Most flavourful marinade and very generous servings. BEST!
Jun 02, 2017
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Lauren Stevens
+4.5
I frequent this establishment often with my chinese, cambodian and korean friends who can be snobby with asian foods. They love it! You can't go past the pho or hainanese chicken. I'd also recommend the fish fillets with ginger and shallots and young coconut water as the drink. The food is cheap but flavourful and quality. It's good to order several dishes and share amongst your group. Love that you can sit on either side of the restaurant and order from either menu (the chinese/malaysian kitchen is separate to the vietnamese kitchen and a liquor shop is in between both). Another bonus: BYO alcohol. You can make reservations which is handy if you are planning on going on a busy night. They also do takeaway.
Apr 21, 2017
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Romeo Mangiare
+3.5
We were craving for some asian food. After browse we found quan thanh on zomato. I ordered seafood laksa, famous cuisine from malaysia..taste so beautiful, thick and spicy, they are very generous with quantity. Beef satay was okay, chicken curry wasnt that good but not bad..but the roti wasnt i expected. Beef with blackbean sauce was average. Well overall was a nice meals with decent price, very recommended
Apr 01, 2017
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Chantelle Hiley
+3.5
A large group of us dined here and the staff were pretty attentive and patient. It was very noisy at the back of the restaurant because the sound was bouncing everywhere. For large group bookings, you just spend minimum $15pp (can include corkage). Corkage is only $2 and includes beer and wine. I ordered a Malaysian beef curry w roti which was yummy. I reckon if I order an appetizer and extra rice with it, it would be enough for two people. My husband ordered the vegetarian tofu and spring roll vermicelli salad which is massive and only got through half of it. The prices are average, not cheap, but big portions.
Mar 26, 2017
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Quesarahsarah
+4
I remember my family and I being regularly frequenters to West End's vietnamese restaurants. And it was always between Quan Thanh and Trang's. How amazing it was to see how everything looks so bright and different!
Quan Thanh has two restaurant-buildings, separated by an independent bottle shop. It was certainly bustling on a Monday night.

We ordered a range of dishes incl. pho, rice paper rolls, bun bo hue, pork laksa, com tam bi suon and morning glory.
I had the rice paper rolls and bun bo hue. Both were full of flavour and satisfyingly equal in portions of carbs and protein (often at other places, I find rice paper rolls and/or noodle dishes are heaped with noodles with only a few morsels of other ingredients).

Service was quick and efficient. My family and I left with content stomachs and fond memories of the delicious comfort Viet food, which have not changed over the years.
Mar 25, 2017
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Stacey Tran
+4
I have been craving the Vietnamese beef noodle soup (Pho) for weeks and have tried the soup at a couple of different places but every time walked away disappointed. This morning, we decided to go back to Cafe O Mai at Annerley but unfortunately the cafe was closed. We decided to take a drive to West End and stumbled upon Quan Thanh and I'm so glad that we did because their beef noodle soup was what I have been craving! It was full of flavour. The service was great and of course, can't have Vietnamese food without the Vietnamese iced coffee! Would definitely go back to this place
Jan 15, 2017
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Virginia Szombathy
+4
i went here for dinner last night with the family and noticed that they've expanded! the restaurant is larger and according to the guy that served us, they've got a new cooker or something so the pork and chicken taste better or something... also with the expansion of the restaurant, the prices have gone up however service was noticeably better, the staff were really attentive...maybe Wednesdays are a good day or it's the new Quan Thanh!?anyway, i ordered my usual... Vermicelli Salad with shredded pork -i'm addicted to this so i probably won't be changing my order here for awhile! it was DELICIOUS! i didn't even use any of the sauce that was provided until i'd finished all the meat...my partner ate the grilled chicken and rice which he smashed, his only critique is that he wished there was more protein and less carbs (typical). and we got some steamed dimmies for our girls -no complaints there!
the food here is consistent, the prices are average -i think my salad was about $16something...maybe slightly higher than ur avg Viet restaurant? Enough highchairs so we've never missed out...
Dodgy dunny with no change table =P Hopefully that's next on the reno list!
Dec 15, 2016
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Carl Logan
+4
Late night "OMG I'm hungry" moment later.. arrived at 8pm and the place was still very full and busy but got the feeling that the place was go8ng to shut as the staff were stacking chairs and mopping floors indoors. (Turns out the places shuts at 930pm of a Wednesday)
Anyhow, staff were friendly and greeted us at first sight. I ordered the meals straight away and were served to us promptly.
Ordered chicken satays as an entree and a Kung Pao chicken and a Beef char keuw teow as mains.
Perfect cooked, very decent sized portions and nice flavors. Dishes were lacking any spice but this could.be my own preference. No heat to either main dish. Nice smoky chili flavor in the Kung pao with a nice proportion of vegetables and meats.
Had to takeaway half the meal as the portions were bigger than expected.
Overall, well cooked meals served promptly and all with authentic flavors. Prompt service, nice atmosphere but didn't enjoy the staff stacking chairs and mopping floors around me 1and a half hours before closing. BYO wine, bottle shop next door. Definitely return to try more dishes. Would be great with a large group of mates.
Nov 30, 2016
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Freya Brown
+5
The best vietnamese restaurant in brisbane. I highly recommend this place. The beef vermicelli salad is my fall back option as it never fails to satisfy for flavour and texture but anything ive had from the menu is amazing
Oct 29, 2016
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Melinda Jenny May Salter
+4
The Pho soup defeated me! I felt as though I had to be rolled out of the joint. It was a pretty decent meal! If you are after some authentic Vietnamese food then this is what you are after. I get the feel it's a family run restaurant. The menu is pretty extensive and there is something to suits every taste. Tonight I went with the Crispy Chicken soup (I think it was Number 38) and the meal was fantastic. Rich and flavoursome broth soup with mouthwatering crispy chicken on the side. It was massive! If you want to wash it down with a drink there is a bottle store next door, corkage is only a couple of dollars per person. Thank you for a delightful meal, I will be back!
Oct 11, 2016
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Remy Michelle
+4
Best Bun in Brisbane!
I'm vegan and it's the only thing on the menu u can eat (make sure to ask for soy sauce) but I come once a week to get my fix.
Super accommodating and lovely staff.
Sep 24, 2016
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Hungrygirl
+4.5
I have eaten better pho here than some of the bowls I was dished up in Vietnam, this is definitely my go to for good Vietnamese in Brisbane. The service isn't always great, but the food is, and the cheap prices make it a plus. Whenever I crave pho, this is where I go. I would recommend the sliced rare beef noodle soup, spicy beef and pork noodle soup and the rice vermicelli with fried tofu.
Sep 12, 2016
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Tom Hughes
+4.5
This restaurant reminds me of my days wandering ho chi Minh. Yeah I'm well travelled, what of it. The food was excellent. We ordered noodle dishes and a stir fry to share and my partner and I were extremely satisfied with the quality of the food. My only complaint of the restaurant staff is that they did not evict some man sitting near us named Matt. He was a loud mouth and wouldn't shut up about his Singapore noodle, beef strips and non existent sex life. All in all a great experience apart from that overly repulsive man sitting near us.
Sep 09, 2016
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Matthew Jones
+4
Met my friend Thomas here for a night of good food and good company. Needless to say only the food was good. Ordered the Singapore noodles, and the crispy beep strips and rice. Both were delight, mouth watering and scrumptious. Slightly dubious about the restaurant segregation into the Chinese and Vietnamese/Malaysian ends and didn't appreciate the racial tension. Overall still a fun night and a great experience. P.s. I sided with the Vietnamese.
Sep 09, 2016
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Suzie Lee
+4
Good Vietnamese or Chinese/Malaysian food in West End
This is a really good option for Vietnamese or Chinese/Malaysian food if you don't want to trek out to Inala or Sunnybank for your Asian food fix. The food is well priced (for the inner city), the flavours are good and the portions are generous.
Jul 17, 2016
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The Delicious Pursuit
+4
In need of comfort food on a cold and rainy night, we dropped by Hardgrave Road in West End for dinner at Quan Thanh. Hardgrave Road is best known to locals and foodies alike as being home to a handful of Inner City Brisbane’s best Vietnamese restaurants. The restaurant is split into two dining areas covering Vietnamese, Chinese and Malaysian cuisine and is separated conveniently by a bottle shop for your BYO needs.
Jun 26, 2016
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Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom
+3.5
My favorite go to asain in West End. Had my birthday there and they were awesome! Curry puffs, pho and crispy chicken soup. Always friendly and I've never had to wait longer than 20 mins. Between 10 to 15 dollars spend,
Jun 14, 2016
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Espresso&Matcha
+4
It was one warm Autumn’s evening we had a rather long and tiring week and decided something comforting yet nourishing was needed to revitalise us and soothe our appetites – the words Vietnamese Pho sprang to mind and my companion wholeheartedly agreed (especially as he had been a victim of the flu) With that in mind we set off for West End. Having been to Trang’s we felt it was time to try the other Vietnamese establishments along Hardgrave Road, with its bright lights and the din of bustling diners, Quan Thanh immediately caught our attention.
Apr 17, 2016
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Phildho
+4.5
Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, excellent service. Went here with some friends and ordered the pho which was fantastic (i'm still raving about it to my s.o.). The service was also very good despite being busy. Our waiter Non, regularly came past to check in with us and was very accommodating to my friend who's food took a bit longer to come out. Will definitely be recommending to all!
Apr 15, 2016
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GOODEATSGUIDE! James Thompsons
+4
Vietnamese and Chinese chow in west end
There's lots to choose from on Hardgrave st and Quans is always a fav. Really well priced and the food comes out quick.
Dinner - Chilli king prawn
Apr 12, 2016
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M Franks
+4.5
Very impressed, this place deserves the rating it has. Staying with my wife in hospital this last week, and I wanted to get her a treat instead of the usual hospital food. So I thought a good bowl of Pho will do the trick. On reading the ratings it was Quan Thanh or the alternate a few doors down. I went with the less busy one, to speed things along. So when I got back and unpacked it all, I was blown away by the quantity. There ended up being enough for my wife, me and my mother in law, who was there also. The broth was beautifully flavoured and had just a little punch to it. The crispy skin chicken was nicely done and all the other elements went together well. The vegetarian spring rolls were also lovely.
I can't wait to go back for a dine-in experience under better circumstances.
Apr 06, 2016
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KTY
+4
Great Vietnamese, Chinese and Malaysian food. Decent quality and quantity for the price, I was a happy customer. Pictured is the sizzling Mongolian lamb, pho was also tasty!
Mar 20, 2016
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Pyungwon Lee
+5
Best Vietnamese restaurant in Brisbane and possibly the world. I love you Quan Thanh...! Please don't go away! Crispy chicken is amazing...!
Feb 25, 2016
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Atreyu
+4.5
One of the most cherished favourites, not just in West End, but probably the whole of Brisbane, Quan Thanh is one of those gems which seems to have been untouched with time. It is just as popular with the Vietnamese population as it is with the non-Vietnamese population, and at any instance that business is open there will be a whole lot of people dining happily, gobbling up all that they have to offer. The simple reason, the food is simple sublime.

My friend in particular felt like something with noodles and cited Vietnamese as what she particularly had a hankering for. Having a decent knowledge about the offerings around West End, there were a few places on the main stretch that would offer noodles and a couple of Vietnamese places as well; however, for the real experience and darlings, Hardgrave Road was where to go. That was quite a walk all the way from the bus station, but that was nothing too daunting for her. Thus, it was a walk through the familiar streets of West End - seeing new places, and finding where others were - up to the final location, Hardgrave Road and all its Asian glory.

Like anything on this stretch of the street, you are not here for the looks of the place. It has an atmosphere to it, a really relaxed one, and they manage to put many tables in without cramping the customers. Most are out on the patio, and a few are inside. The atmosphere is a rowdy one, and turnover is really quick. There are now two sections of the restaurant, with a bottle shop between them which helps that Quan Than is BYO.

The service is like something out of a Chinatown restaurant. Demeanour is not the key focus, but more so the delivery of the food and services that makes it what it is. Well not the most friendly, at all times they keep up quite a polite face. The tempo never rests, and is always super efficient. If something isn't available, they will come and inform you apologetically; the food is brought out really quickly, though not efficiently - more so when the food is ready (there is something a tad more charming about that mode). A beat is never missed - drop the chopsticks on the ground and they will rush out, take them to the kitchen and return with a fresh pair.

The long story short is that you are in good, capable hands here.

This menu is massive, and I mean massive. There are two double-side A3, laminated sheets acting as menus. And man, are you spoiled for choice with them. They have one menu that has the original Vietnamese cuisine, and the other one is a combination of Malaysian and Chinese. On either one, you will be hard-pressed even trying to whittle down the best choices to - let's say - a dozen, since there are all kinds of classics on there, plus more different sorts of dishes and whatever meat tickles your fancy, they will have it - and seafood does not cost noticeably more either. Chef's specials be darned, as even then it sounds all too good. Dozens of returns are necessary to even get a taste of the whole selection; this is why it works as a place to take a lot of people.

Regardless, eventually you can find a few things and share between the folks. Serving sizes are substantial, which makes this a haven for anyone on a budget and it is a guarantee that you will leave with a contented stomach.

Beginning the meal, it was getting a couple of entrees. My friend went for one of her favourites, Thai fish cakes, and the one I eyed off was salt and pepper quail. Both of these entrees were tasty. The fish cakes were fish cakes, not much to describe about them. They came in a serving of four, and with a small tub of sweet chili sauce on the side. The fish was tender, really hot and mixed with quite a bit of vegetables - it passes well.

Going about the opposite route was the salt and pepper quail, which was split in half and cooked till it was crispy. The pieces were served on a bed of seasonings, ranging from salt to pepper, to chili to shallots. Mixing these tastes in with the meat helped give it plenty of seasoning. The whole skin on the bird was crispy, and the consistency was dead on perfect for texture. As for the actual flesh, it was tender and juicy. This is not an elegant bird to eat, and will require the use of fingers to get the best out of it. I don't have quail often, but when I do it is always very good.

Next coming up, it was the main course. The friend went for a vermicelli salad with sugar cane prawns. This was quite a light meal, that was filled with plenty of vermicelli noodles, a good serving of different herbs including coriander and more than a few pieces of prawns. In addition, a couple of sticks of sugar cane were mixed in to give it flavour. On the side is a small tub of dressing. Mix all this together, and you have a fairly simple dish that uses several kinds of natural flavours. It is slightly acidic, crunchy and the occasional bits of meat are always a treat.

My dish was one of the chef's specials: a King prawn and tofu claypot. This was a stark contrast to the salad. This one was hot, it was thick in consistency and it was filled to the brim with all sorts of items. Both the prawns and the tofu were both plump, plentiful and delicious; the prawns were sweet and crunchy, while the tofu was soft and moreish doing a great job soaking up all of the sauce. In with the aforementioned items was some crunchy capsicum. The sauce was what held it together. It was a mixture of sweet and sour flavours, with a bit of vinegar mixed in to it. A simple dish down to the bone, but one that had heaps of flavour nonetheless.

It goes without saying again that an iced white coffee was on the agenda; the mathematics was all there: Vietnamese cuisine, I like coffee, the coffee was a beverage option, and I complete the formula by ordering it. One personal gripe, and this is personal with nothing against this place, is that the whole show of the coffee is skipped. What I mean by this is that I like to see the coffee slowly drip onto the bed of condensed milk before you stir it together and pour it over ice. Again, preferences and it does not stop the coffee from tasting good anyway. It was strong, it was sweet and it was very creamy. This was so good that I managed to sneak another one in during a meal, and it has been a maneuver that I have done before to weasel in a sweet. Which leads to the dessert course.

Finishing off the meal, a dessert was ordered to split. The first choice was a banana fritter with ice cream (and caramel topping), however they were out of banana and it was deep fried ice cream instead. Deep fried ice cream is a lot better than it should sound, and what has always interested me is how they get the ice cream to not melt when it is getting cooked. Even more so here, the ice cream was so hard, it could not get split evenly with a spoon - instead it was separated from the coconut coating. The ice cream was creamy, went down a treat and the patterns done on the plate with the syrup were photo worthy.

Deep down in this part of town, there is a reason that this place has survived for so many years - actually, make that several reasons. What needs to be said first is that the food is nothing short of delicious and it has a perfect faction - it's honest, the portion sizes are generous and quite good for the price (you can pay a motza easily in West End), plus the variety of items on the menu and no pretentious bullshit. You can rock up there on any day for lunch and dinner without pre-planning, and it will be both busy yet have plenty of tables free for customers.

When it comes to West End, it still stands as one of the most solid suburbs for sheer variety of dining options. It does not really lend itself that well to the trendy scene, as places can come and go in an instance. What it is good for is good and honest fare, where any cuisine will be given a go. Among several other institutions, Quan Thanh is a survivor for the times and it deserves to be so.
Jan 19, 2016
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Dm91
+5
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Brisbane. Food is always fresh and service is fast. The grilled beef vermicelli salad and vegetarian egg noodle soup with chicken stock are my two regular orders.
Jan 06, 2016
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Faes Food
+5
Fantastic place. Consistently great food (I've been going at least once a week for years) and its nice sitting outside.
Can't go wrong with the sliced beef noodle soup, Singapore noodles, wrap your own spring rolls, eggplant and pork mince hot pot, Malaysian lamb curry, salt and pepper soft shell crab...
Dec 21, 2015
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Lola6
+4
If you like assian food, this is definitely your place. Fabulous inexpensive food always delicius. The terrific vermicelli salad is the best. Service is ok.
Dec 16, 2015
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Lucas Howland
+5
Spicy beef noodle soup, best soup ever.
This place has ruined eating phò anywhere else, I haven't had anywhere compare.
Thinking of going elsewhere? Scratch that, go to Quan
Nov 30, 2015
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JD
+5
A weekly haunt for me and my friends - by far the best value and tasty Vietnamese in West End (and perhaps even Brisbane!)  My best recommendation is the beef vermicelli noodle salad.  Super healthy + super delicious.
Nov 11, 2015
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N&M
+3.5
Got some stir-fried rice noodles to take away. Reasonable wait time, with average service. Food was delicious though! Would definitely go back if I happened to be in the area.
Nov 05, 2015
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Keits
+4
Went there for some pho at lunchtime. They forgot our order but when we reminded them it was brought out very quickly so was happy that the issue was resolved quickly. Beef brisket pho was hearty and tasty!
Oct 28, 2015
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Rita
+5
Viet style fish in clay pot is the bomb! I've been here a few times and tasting this dish for the first time prompted me to write a review. The fish was juicy and tender, and melted in my mouth. The sauce was so yummy I could eat 2 bowls of rice on it alone. The little clay pot kept every bite warm till the end on a windy night.
I'll definitely come back for this again (on top of the other times for other yummy good).
Sep 22, 2015
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John Catsoulis
+4.5
This is a great place to eat. They have a mix of Viet, Malaysian and Chinese dishes. Very nice food, large serves and good value. The staff are friendly and the service is quick. Recommended.
Sep 17, 2015
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Thebasicbalance
+4.5
Quan Thahn has been around for a while and God they know theirs stuff. Quan Thahn (QT) offers both Vietnamese and Chinese options, tonight ordered all of my favourites from the Vietnamese menu. To start with we shared the Steamed Dim Sims which were cooked perfectly and came with a tasty sauce. Then we had the..
Aug 31, 2015
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Dylan Gamble
+4.5
One of the best spots in Brisbane. BYO is always an added bonus, I will never go past the crispy chicken noodle soup. I have tried this dish in nearly every state in Australia and these guys just get it every time. Service is always fast.
Aug 23, 2015
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David Hanlin
+4
What a little gem, if you are a lover of Asian food and don't mind getting down with the locals then place is for you, awesome value for money great range of Asian food dishes and so very fresh..
Aug 13, 2015
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Edibleflower1000
+4.5
Wow ! Pleasantly surprised at this beautiful restaurant. All you could ask for in a Vietnamese meal. Cheap and definitely generous helpings which is always great! I had the chicken laksa which didn't disappoint for less than $15.00 a massive bowl was served containing scrumptious vegetables, tofu and tender chicken pieces. My friends mostly tried the spicy beef soup which according to them was to die for! The service was fantastic and the manager at the end even let us split the bill ! And it's always a bonus when a restaurant offers BYO! I highly recommend this gem of west end and will be back to try more !
Jul 11, 2015
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Cabsavie
+4
Fabulous food, always delicious, quick friendly service, no awards for the decor but you dine here for the food and the value for money. We love it and that's why we keep going back.
Jul 06, 2015
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Paige
+4.5
Food always comes out super quick and service is good. Best place to get a massive feed for a great price. Definitely prefer the right side for atmosphere/ambience but service doesn't differ. Love that it's BYO so you can enjoy a cheeky beer with lunch. Lots of awesome vegetarian options and would definitely recommend the rice paper rolls/vermicelli salad!
Jun 27, 2015
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Purplek
+4
Look it's not going to win any awards for decor or ambiance but goddam if you want  a decent feed for $15 pp then this is your place. I basically live on the Grilled Pork Vermicelli salad. Try the pandan leaf chicken. Yum. The pho isn't bad either. Last time i went i was wearing my pj bottoms. No one batted an eye. I love West End.
Jun 13, 2015
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Ash Daniec
+4.5
Rice paper rolls + veggie fried rice !!!! The best and BYO
Apr 16, 2015
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Orangepant
+3.5
Hit the spot. Rare beef pho - huge serve, good price, lots of tender pieces of beef, melting rice noodle, a decent sprig of basil along with the chilli and bean sprout, and a broth that went down easy.
Money:
Apr 16, 2015
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Catdog
+4.5
The soft shell crab entree is devine!!! We repeatedly come back for this dish. Mains are generous portion sizes and all tasty. Not too expensive either, would recommend it
Mar 23, 2015
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Cheese Fiend
+4.5
Just had some VERY good Chinese takeaway from quan. Well done!
Jan 03, 2015
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Julie Bray
+4.5
Always great fresh food
Oct 27, 2014
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Sugirrl
+4.5
Best Vietnamese in Brisbane! The vegetarian laksa and rare beef pho are amazing every time.
Aug 21, 2014
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Maxwell_85
+4.5
Best on the street.. I get to it a fair bit and its always on the radar when I'm in that part of town.
Jul 02, 2014
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Da
+4.5
Favourite Chinese in West End!. The best menu items: Curry Puffs are the best I've ever had and incredibly 'melt in your mouth', Peking Duck Pancakes - need I say more? Salt and Pepper Quail, only $7.90 for 2 Quail, the seasoning is delicious! I love the Hokkien Combination. and it is big enough to get some takeaway for lunch the next day. The lemongrass chilli chicken is another favourite. Friends of mine also love the Vermicelli Salad and the rice paper rolls are delicious too, as are the San Choi Bow. Best part? You can order from the Chinese/Malaysian and/or the Vietnamese no matter which side you are dining on. Plus, there's a bottle shop in between the restaurants (which are BYO). What more could you want?
May 21, 2014
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Stanley1478
+4.5
Good West End Vietnamese. We have been eating here for many years and it's always reliable. Love the pho and pork vermicelli. Service can be variable and a little haphazard at times but the food is consistently tasty and good value.
Mar 23, 2014
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Graeme
+4.5
Always consistent and great. Best pho's in brisbane
Mar 04, 2014
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Amy Elizabeth
+4.5
Great Vietnamese near the inner cit. Had an absolutely brilliant Spicy Beef Pho and steamed dumplings this evening! The service was incredibly fast, the food was fresh and our soups had a great flavour profile! I'll be back!
Jan 22, 2014
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Tim535
+4.5
The best Vietnamese food in brisbane, we have tryed so many Vietnamese restaurant and find out this restaurant has the best combination beef noodle soup and combination rice salad. Recommend and one of the must try.
Jan 14, 2014
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Jes
+4.5
Great as always!
Dec 26, 2013
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Matt Tee
+4.5
Nice & cheap food! Highly recommended
Dec 19, 2013
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Juliess
+4.5
Best food, quick service, the meals are massive and cheap. Always busy here
Dec 16, 2013
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DiningDiva
+4.5
9/10. The venue is a little dingy and not be the nicest but the food is amazing, I've never been disappointed. Fresh, healthy and authentic. Best pho in Brisbane. Great value for money and the service is super quick.
Dec 07, 2013
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Sam
+4.5
Qhan Yuuuum. Whatever this lacks in atmosphere and service, it makes up for in tasty food and great value. Great place to have a meal with your non-pretentious friends!
Dec 04, 2013
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Steve D
+4.5
Great Inexpensive Fare. I've been here several times and never been disappointed. My favourite dish is the soft shell crab. Fantastic with a good barrel fermented Chardonnay. We'll keep going back.
Sep 27, 2013
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Gladsquirrel
+4.5
As close to the real thing as you'll get in Brisbane. Have visited Vietnam twice and eating there sends me straight back, right down to the bowls and cutlery
Sep 14, 2013
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John.smith123
+4.5
It's alright. Compare to many other Vietnamese Restaurant out there in Brisbane, this one is slightly above average regarding the taste of the food.
Service 5/10
Taste 7/10
This restaurant surprisingly cooks better Pho than many other Pho Restaurant out there.
Not bad at all, and i would recommend it.
Aug 23, 2013
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Pankate
+4.5
Vietnamese, Chinese and Malaysian menus. Cheap eat for fresh food and great service. Will be back!
Aug 17, 2013
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Samael Baxter
+4.5
I was out for a bite with my lady friend, G, when this place caught my attention. The place was almost full and the restaurant itself occupied two seperate shops with one section a few doors down from the other, a recent expansion maybe? I was interested so I sat down at a table. Although the waitstaff came to our table in no rush they all seemed to be happy to help us when they did arrive. Among them however was a divine waitress, in her white and orange striped top she cast all others aside as she helped G place together a customised order to sidestep the plethora of allergies afflicting her. Then the food, well it was really quite nice as well, there's no chefs hats here but I'm not complaining when I get a large portion of good, hot foodles. And when I can feel a food coma coming on after spending just about $20 well then that's just what a poor student thinks back on wistfully for years to come. To sum up: pretty nice place, had a good time, might go back with some frients sometime
Aug 02, 2013
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Jun Chen
+4.5
Had try a lot of Vietnamese restaurant and find out this one is the best of them with good price and good quality, the service is prefect, everyone smile and friendly. Will only go to this place if I wanna eat Vietnamese food.
Jul 29, 2013
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Gloria
+4.5
Had the combination rice vermicelli salad tonight, and they kindly and willingly swap the pork to beef for me. The serve is huge and I could only eat half of it, not that it wasn't good, the serving was just huge, the left overs still fill up the big take away container!!
Jul 18, 2013
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Ange
+4.5
The most fantastic Vietnamese in Brisbane! Yum yum yum and quick service
Jun 21, 2013
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Bjl1812
+4.5
Absolutely LOVE IT! Made an account just to say that. Worth going to, amazing Pho soup, amazing salad and great curry puffs and steamed dim sims. Customer services is always great too.
Jun 02, 2013
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Niall
+4.5
Perfectly located, flanking a bottleshop for your BYO needs. Wice paper wolls are weely nice. Easy on the purse strings, food coma on the horizon.
May 25, 2013
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Dearest
+4.5
Obsessed. I eat here at least once a week and have done for years. I know that sounds dull but its so insanely good that I can't stop coming back. The staff are wonderful and the expansion they did several months ago has made it even better. Personally, I can't fathom any of these bad reviews.
May 05, 2013
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Anita Flint
+4.5
Asian for all tastes. Ate here for the first time on Saturday night. It was extremely busy and very noisy as there were a number of big groups but it was Chinese New Year so that was to be expected. There are two separate restaurants here and there was also two menus - one Vietnamese and one for their Malaysian and Chinese food which I believe is relatively new. We chose some dishes from both menus. All the food we had was lovely - the dim sims, duck pancakes and prawn and pork rolls were beautiful. Had prawns cooked in clay pot for mains - I found it to be delicious but if you don't like tofu, you may not agree. Plenty of prawns though. They were extremely busy and, whilst some of the food came out very quickly, other dishes came out either not at all (we had to remind them we had ordered) or some of the people at our table received their mains later than others. However I would give them another chance as they were run off their feet on this particular night. All in all, yummy food at a reasonable price with a good selection to choose from.
Feb 18, 2013
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Lee
+4.5
I love this restaurant and have been eating here once or twice a week for the last couple of years. The food is delicious and very consistent and the staff (especially the manager) are lovely. The BBQ Pork Wonton Noodle Soup is addictive! Word is obviously spreading because we now need to book most nights of the week to get a seat outside - its great to see all of their hard work paying off!
Jan 28, 2013
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Brad Allan
+4.5
Thumbs up, but book first. One of our favs for a casual night out and one of the best in the area. Beef or chicken rice noodle salad is our choice. Love to start with the pork and prawn rice paper rolls first.
Problem with it being so good, is it is now so popular you need to book.
Jan 16, 2013
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JKL
+4.5
Old reliable. I love Quan Thanh! I have been going to the Vietnamese restaurant for years and it's a great place to pick up a quick no fuss good value meal! I believe it's much better than Trang's who is also on the same street. We recently checked out the Malaysian/Chinese branch that recently opened and although the prices are slightly higher than the original restaurant and the menu is more Thai than Malaysian, the food was really tasty and the char kuay teow was almost authentic tasting! Service is awful and no one seems to know what's going on, but luckily their food makes it worthwhile to come here!
Jan 04, 2013
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Juan Rodriguez
+4.5
Went to the Chinese/Malaysian version for lunch, food was beautifully cooked, tasty and well priced. Def coming back.
Dec 26, 2012
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Em
+4.5
Amazing!. I went once for the first time, I had to wait a fair while for a table but it was definitely worth it! The staff was friendly, the food was great and the service was great.
Dec 15, 2012
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AT
+4.5
Getting better after each visit!!!
Dec 07, 2012
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Jordan Robert Staniford
+4.5
Really nice, casual, inexpensive and tasty! What hour the portion sizes are huge...had the pork ribs, roll your own beef wraps and s+p squid oh n a side of the GAO LAN with garlic and oyster...yummo! Adding to my face go to spots
Nov 28, 2012
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Jess Osborne
+4.5
Yummy rice paper rolls and true Vietnamese tasting dishes
Nov 24, 2012
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Louise
+4.5
Amazing!. A friend and I visit Quan Thanh religiously. It is the most delicious food, fast service and lovely staff. Make sure you always call up to book a table, I always see people lined up out the front (several tables worth of people) while I quickly stroll past thanks to have QT on speed dial.
I recommend always getting the home made lemon iced tea and marinated beef vermicelli salad or wrap your own rice paper rolls (I choose the beef) these two dishes are effectively the same, though.
Always a favourite, I will keep coming back as I have no for years.
Sep 18, 2012
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Ell
+4.5
Old Favourite. My friend and I regularly eat at Quan. Food is always delicious and service is fast. I recommend the beef rice vermicelli salad and the homemade lemon iced tea - so good! Just be sure to book if you're going for dinner (even weeknights - it's always busy).
Sep 18, 2012
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Melly
+4.5
Cheap, cheerful and delicious. Just be prepared to have to shout at your friends as this restaurant is very noisy. Grilled marinaded beef vermicelli salad is fantastic and huge in size.
Aug 03, 2012
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Food000
+4.5
Tasty Pho. I went to Quan Thanh on a Tuesday night. I made a booking as that area often is very busy. When we got there for our 745pm booking, they said our table wasn't ready yet but the man was very apologetic. The place was packed and the food smelt amazing. Once we got to our table, I ordered the Sliced Beef Pho for $10.90. We also got some fun rolls to share but the pho would have been more than enough. Big bowl, full of flavour and it came with basil, bean sprouts, lemon wedge and chilli. Great place, will be back.
Jul 27, 2012
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Lauren Quigley
+4.5
Rice paper rolls! Amazing. Love the Grilled Marinated Chicken rice paper rolls and salad. Very refreshing and large portion sizes. Always go back! Often busy and very noisy inside but perfect for take away.
Jul 21, 2012
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Kezsa
+4.5
Hankering back to its local street food origins, the delicious 'pho soup' from Vietnam has slowly become one of Brisbane's more popular dishes for a quick, easy, healthy and tasty dish, at any time of the day or night!  And with so many restaurants at which to enjoy this Vietnamese soup, then questions arise to locate the best. The simplicity of pho reverts to any Veitnamese traditionalist albeit patron discussing the best version of this clensing steamy comfort food which then inturn becomes a passionate defense of personal beliefs or preferences, hmmmmm ...  or is it the 'pho'  title that comes inherently with a little controversy. Then there's the "where to go."  Well ...  The best pho I've found in Brisbane is in West End, Quan Thahn! The Pho at this restaurant is a delicate one with fresh noodles, tender beef pieces in a light broth that punches well above its weight within the flavour department and whilst on these traditional favorites I'll add in the sugar cane prawn wraps, these are a delicious meaty prawn meat parcel and are arguably a close second  Or is it the other way around?  To the Pho, I don't know? I must say it's all delicious, but, i say a big BUT, here!! I'm just so thrilled I've found Quan thanh ! Moving here from Melbourne made me rather spoilt for choice, now I'm at peace ... I've found my favourite even in comparison to the recommended Anala haunts ...

Quan Thanh is a small nook that is consistently busy, this unobtrusive restaurant is as minimalist in decor, yet clean and no different to any other Vietnamese restaurant, so the interior and service sometimes border on utilitarian. Who gives a hoot! You still,  generally get what you pay for,  so you're not there for smiles, just good food and fast service. No complaints here' you're definitely getting value for money, pocket change if you will  and  Quan Thahn, is as authentic as the name represents and is nothing short of consistency when it comes to authentic Vietnamese food!

The secrets out apparently a new chef has joined their already infamous team and is familiar with chinese Malay delicacies and has added some of these traditional dishes, rumour has it their laksa is one to be reckoned with! Hmmm ... "oh, No! That has me there again this weekend!

This little secret is an emotive choice for genuinely good food that represents great Veitnamese Quisine and quite frankly in my opinion "is as good as it gets" outside of Vietnam including Melbourne!

Now with any good thing never over do it and it will last a lifetime!
Jul 16, 2012
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BrisFoodie
+4.5
Cheap eats. Good food for the price, you just have to know what to order.
I have always had friendly service from staff and the food arrives quickly, perfect for a last minute eatout spot.
Jul 12, 2012
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CJ
+4.5
Always rely on Quan Thanh for yummy pho, bun or hofan. Food comes out so quickly too.
Jul 07, 2012
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Quan Thanh West End
+4.5
Respond to Courtney. We are very sorry to hear about your bad experience. I was the manager working that night and do not recall the incidient you mention. If this was brought to my attention i would of definetly apologise and offer some form of compensation.
Jul 06, 2012
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Foodlover
+4.5
Food trumps service. Quan Thanh is me and my friends' go-to meeting place for dinner. We always know that we're in for incredible food at reasonable prices. We also know that we're in for shocking service, but really who cares when the food is this good!
Jun 23, 2012
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Tania W
+4.5
Loved the food and service... We came all the way from Ipswich and would definitely drive that far again for another yum fresh tasty meal :-)
Jun 09, 2012
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Coffeesnob
+4.5
Love the food here. It's cheap and fun.
Apr 18, 2012
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Natalie
+4.5
Food is lovely! They really need to work on their service though.

I prefer the Chinese menu over their Vietnamese menu- the Vietnamese noodle salads are very ordinary!
Mar 31, 2012
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Plo
+4.5
I love this place! The food never disappoints, service is sometimes lacking but made up for. Beef rice paper rolls and San Chou bou are my favorites
Feb 25, 2012
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Jamesjoycebooks
+4.5
Cheap and Cheerful. Love this place!! Cheap and cheerful. Happy staff. Serrved quickly. the food is fresh and tasty.
Jan 29, 2012
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Motto_Coffee
+4.5
My old favorite. Their service is not that great, but considering how busy they are, it is acceptable. A bit too noisy, so if possible, grab a table outside. You can enjoy your meal watching people passing by, that is a huge plus.
Jan 28, 2012
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Jesskaar
+4.5
Vietcrazy. I have never seen so many Vietnamese restaurants in such a concentrated area. I mean, I've heard of healthy competition, but isn't there a law against this? When you venture to Hardgrave Road, you will see at least 3 (maybe even 4 or 5?) Vietnamese restaurants within a 100m strip, all of which are bustling - so I guess the healthy competition lives up to its name. Anyway, enough of the babble.

Quanh Thanh is in my humble opinion, the best of the main Vietnamese restaurants on the strip. I find their Pho to have the most heart and depth, their marinades to be the best balanced and their service to be the most efficient. I tend also to be a serial pho and rice paper roll orderer, so I can't really judge the other menu items but I can say the pho and the sugarcane prawn/ marinated beef rice paper rolls are worth it!
Nov 25, 2011
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Tay
+4.5
Because that's how I roll.... We were seated outside in what was already becoming a busy restaurant on a Tuesday evening, about 20 minutes into our meal there was a constant small queue waiting to be seated. Inside, the restaurant was noisy, bustling and steamy. All testament to the appetising cheap eats on offer. Eating shared styles for three of us we ordered - curry puffs, grilled pork roll your own spring rolls, gai lan with garlic sauce, chicken with lemon grass and chilli sauce, and sweet and sour king prawn soup. The huge servings were more than enough for three people and was more suitable for a table of four as many of the dishes had left overs. The stand out meal was gai lan with garlic sauce, beautifully al dente gai lan with a buttery garlic sauce. The roll your own spring rolls, a personal favorite of mine was a great version, with plenty of mint, bean sprouts and all the other usual components of fresh spring rolls. The marinated grilled pork was delecious. Unfortunately the chicken lemongrass really came across more like a generic chinese style stirfry and the sweet and sour soup was also nothing to tweet about. The service we experienced was all in the background and wasn't noticeably horrendous as some of the other comments on urban, however being on our third drink on arrival meant we weren't noticing much. Our evening at Quan Thanh was enjoyable and affordable ($23 each including corkage) and I'm looking forward to going back for some cheap roll your own spring rolls again!
Oct 04, 2011
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J
+4.5
Where I go when I can't get into Trang's. Decent food at affordable prices, terrible service actually ruins it a bit though. Head to Trang instead for a better overall experience...
Jun 19, 2011
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Memily
+4.5
Look past the service, focus on the food.. The service here is atrocious but their homemade lemon ice tea and the combination vermicelli salad is just too tasty to walk past. Put up with rudeness and having to fight to get the attention of the wait staff because the meals are cheap and delicious.
Jun 07, 2011
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Jezzmindah
+4.5
The first thing you'll notice about QT is the tacky decor. Second thing will be the horrid service. Here's the thing though. If you want a western meal with great service, go to Hogs Breath. If you want an authentic low budget asian experience with amazing food - hit up QTs. If you normally stick with whats safe and find yourself perusing the Chinese side of the menu, flip it, just flip it. Seriously one whiff of eu de putrid bin drifting in from outside and one glace at the floors that have only vague memories of what a mop looks like and you come to realise there's nothing safe about this place anyways. So flip to the Viet side of the menu cause that's really what these guys do well. The Beef Pho Tai and Bun Bo Xao are wins everytime. Best way to get on the good side of the wait staff is to bear in mind that they're overworked, underpaid and kinda dislike you just for being alive. Make eye contact to remind them that both of you are human, then be friendly and respectful but QUICK with your order, also they're nicer to regulars. Don't take the service personally. Understand it's just their way. It's not fine dining, you're definitly not PAYING for fine dining, so roll with it. You're on thier turf and this is how service is done. Make sure you book on busy nights and don't give them a hard time if your table isn't ready, just go next door and buy some wine till they can seat you. Don't try to change the menu, it's not a battle worth fighting. Don't be arrogant or demanding. None of this is foolproof though, you may still be treated like an aggressive cancer cell. Like I said, roll with it. One sip of that tasty, tasty Pho and you'll realise you're there for the food (which is usually great), not the service (which usually is not).
May 23, 2011
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L0ve2eat
+4.5
Vietnamese food. A few Vietnamese restaurants on this street but this one is my favourite. You can get mains and a drink for under $20 and walk out of there, feeling content and full.
May 03, 2011
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Bee
+5
Love the pho and rice vermicelli salad plus a homemade lemon iced tea. The service can be horrendous but it's definitely part of the charm! If the service puts you off, you've missed the point.
Mar 29, 2011
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JMCD
+4.5
Amazing. Their beef wonton soup is just amazing. Love it.
Mar 16, 2011
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KBelly
+4.5
Beef vermicelli noodle salad & steamed dim sims - DELICIOUS! Very crispy prawn crackers too.
Mar 16, 2011
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Kessler
+4.5
Had the bun (viet salad ) with marinated beef on this occasion. Everything about it was fantastic. Fresh crunchy veg, sweet/sour dressing and tender flavourful beef. I wanted to say something about the Pho but I didn't try it on this occassion, return trip soon
Feb 02, 2011
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30centcone
+4.5
It tastes better at $10 :). I love this place, a real Brisbane favorite.
Decor is cheap and tacky especially lamo paintings on the wall. But who cares, there to eat the food.
I always stick to the Vietnamese menu. Chinese menu is there appease Bogans. Pho is epic, so is the cripsy skin chicken + Chicken noodle soup. Fresh herbs and chili with the meal is a nice touch. Always walk away from this place feeling satisfied with the taste and the fact I've spent $10 for table service.

Good place to take a female you wouldn't show to your mates. Hardgrave Rd. at its finest.
Jan 04, 2011
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Bek Larcombe
+4.5
... love this place.... Shame on the yourRestaurants reviewer who said that this restaurant is out of place in 'trendy West End'.. no way!

the great food and amazing value at Quan Thanh is what West End used to be all about - true, the service last time we went was pretty terrible but who cares? I don't need a waiter to wipe my bum, I just need them to bring me delicious food within a reasonable time frame! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

I highly recommend the curry puffs - best in Brisbane! and same for the Pho. I was blown away by the subtlety of flavours in the soup and I love how you get a side plate of fresh herbs, sprouts and chilli to add to taste!

Go for the Vietnamese menu if you can, there are a thousand choices. I wouldn't recommend the chilli prawns I had last time but all is forgiven. Serving sizes are generous and so it will take us a while and a few mroe visits to work our way through the entire menu. The drinks selection is also great and the fresh made iced coffee is delicious on a hot day.

Best Vietnamese in West End for sure! Out of ten, I would rate the food a definite 8.5 - 9.
Nov 13, 2010
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Dan
+4.5
Easily the best. This is the best vietnamese restaurant in brisbane bar none. try the bun thap cam and home made lemon iced tea. they are excellent.
Sep 25, 2010
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Steven Dudley
+4.5
Best Asian food in west end!! Recommend it.
Jul 07, 2010
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David
+4.5
Budget fun. You won't go here for the decor or the ambience but the Vietnamese food is as it should be - cheap-ish, tasty and easy to enjoy.
Apr 29, 2010
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JJ Stower-wynn
+4.5
A reliable good feed on a budget. Extensive menu, quick service, but be prepared to wait if you have no reservation! But the combination chicken noodle soup is without a doubt worth the wait!!
Sep 29, 2009
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Ben Chickens
+4.5
Reliable Vietnamese. Great pho tai (sliced beef noodle soup) as already mentioned. The menu has Vietnamese on one side and Chinese on the other, I'd recommend sticking to the Vietnamese for really nice fresh dishes. Fitout is basic and it can get unbelievably noisy. Low, low prices mean it's great value and high on my list of favourites!
Jul 08, 2009
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Bryan
+4.5
Best Pho in West End!!
Apr 27, 2009
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Jo LeMass
+4.5
Try the sliced beef noodle soup Fantastic!
Apr 25, 2009
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The Enigmatic Truffle
+4.5
Great for fast food Vietnamese. The service here is ridiculously fast. If the food wasn't as fresh as it usually is, I would be suspicious. But Speedy gonzalos in the kitchen....yet no complaints from me. Great to go here esp on a weekday, if you're tired from work and want a economicallyl hearty meal, no clean-up and healthy menu. I love Vietnamese.
Mar 16, 2009
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Andrew
+4.5
Quahn Thanh is good food at a good price & friendly service. My favourite combo is the besf rice paper wrap with the tri-bean drink.
Mar 04, 2009
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TWARH
+4.5
Shredded pork spring rolls. Nothing amazing but averagely nice.  Pork chop with broken rice special combination. This is what I ALWAYS order when ever I go to vietnamese restaurants and I don't know why because it's the easiest to make at home. I liked their version except for the fried egg. I like the yolk to be runny and when you mix it up... sooo goood.   Hain ordered the traditional Beef pho. I tasted the broth and it tasted a little more salty than how my mama usually makes it but seemed tasty to Hain. Definitely worth a try. Everything seems clean and tasty ju
Jul 26, 2013
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Jessica Gee
+4.5
After such a big day we weren’t up for heading out so Vietnamese from Quan Thanh was on order with steam dim sim and spicy beef and pork pho. I love serious levels of chilli and the added spice to this was perfect.
Aug 11, 2013
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Recreationalgluttony
+4.5
I love Vietnamese food. Granted, I grew up on it, but today's visit to Quan Thanh was the perfect reminder of why I love Vietnamese cuisine so much. In lieu of my usual weekend breakfast at a more traditional establishment that serves Bacon, Eggs, and Coffee; I found myself at Quan Thanh, seeking something different for my morning meal. There's no Breakfast Menu here, the same selection of dishes is available anytime of the day, true all-day dining.  That's the beauty of Vietnamese food: light dishes consisting of fresh ingredients; a delicate balance of herbs, meat and vegetables; and selective use of spices, marinades and sauces result in meals that are filling and satisfying without weighing you down. At least, that's what I tell myself, to try and justify eating the breakfast that I did at Quan Thanh that day: Cơm Tấm  has always been a favourite of mine. It's a simple "Pork Chop & Rice" dish that is quite often overlooked at many Vietnamese Restaurants. Cơm  Đ ặc Biệt  is Quan Tha
Jul 29, 2013
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A Matter Of Taste
+4.5
Menu has two sides - one with all the Vietnamese dishes, the other with Chinese. I’m not an expert in Asian cuisine, so I was trying my luck – which name sounds the most appealing? It was a very late dinner, so we started with some quick small bites: curry puffs and rice paper rolls.
Dec 21, 2012
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