Flavoursome food, served in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff.
John Tinitale Saluni Pala
+5
Felt like I stepped back in time, into the 30, 40s era, awesome setup, awesome feel, great & friendly staff!
Excellent food. Consistent quality. Great customer service. and who can say no to a beautiful lady boss :)
Rat ngon va cô chu Quan rat de thuong ..vui ve rat nhiet tinh voi khach ...that tuyet voi
Chưa dc ăn nhưng mình nghĩ chắc rất tuyệt
Cô chủ đanh đá. Các em chân rài xênh tươi
My only favorite place to gossip!!!
Đồ ăn rat chuẩn phục vụ rất vui vẻ
Chúc chị buôn may bán đắt^^
Great traditional vietnamese dining experience, tasty food and great friendly service.
Mon nao cung rat yummy ;)
large menu, everything seems authentic. would definitely come back again, go to place in footscray now
Rating: 4.5
Despite growing up with Vietnamese cuisine and a familiarity with several dishes, it turns out there’s actually a world of dishes outside of this bubble. Namely, dishes from Central Vietnam and through to the North, and I’ve discovered some of these dishes not during my travels in Vietnam but rather here in Footscray at Co Thu Quan. Rice paper roll salad, anyone? Yup, that’s actually a dish, and it’s delicious!
I actually give this place 4.5 but for some reason it isn’t an option.
Fantastic. The food here is excellent. Quite a few different options from the standards you find on Barkly street. We had the hog plum salad with beef jerky and and some dried pork and butter (cant remember the exact name but they were delicious) rice paper rolls and a frosty 333 to start with. There was a mix up with our order and they forgot us for quite a while but when I spoke to the wait staff (apologies if I was grumpy but I was starving) they assured us our food would be quick and it was. The chicken with sticky rice and the pork with rice sheets (again, I forget the exact names) were amazing and they gave us a 10% discount because of the mix up with our order which many places wouldn’t do. I highly recommend this restaurant and we’ll definitely be back!
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
+5
Would give this place 6/5 ! We had bot chien, banh trang tron (rice paper salad), bun cha (grilled pork vermicelli) and bo la lot. Everything tasted amazing !!!!!! Very authentic and we really enjoy dining here.
This is my regular Vietnamese restaurant. It never fails to satisfy me. My favourite dishes are the hanoi meats and rice paper salad. They have added new meals and drinks to the menu and I love the coconut ice coffee! Yum!
Vietnamese street good as well as some comfort Viet food are served here. I enjoyed Vietnamese pancakes. Honestly I would recommend to try any items on the menu as they are just simply delicious.
The taste is so surprised to me that I write my first review in the process of eating. it not only deserve $14, it should be $24！In this set,each side dish is fantastic. crab,prawn,egg,fresh side dish and port belly which is very similar to Chinese style with sweet flavor. And prawn spring rolls also are good. I recommend stongly this no.40 set!!!
Very nice duck rice paper rolls and delicious Thai milk tea. The ladies said the cuisine was a mixture of North and South Viet, good combo. Will be returning with peeps
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I’d say 90% of the Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne are in a style from the South.
Northern Vietnamese restaurants are hard to come by, and I was so happy to have come to Co Thu Quan (even from the other side of the city).
The menu items are refreshingly different – fresh salads, pungent soups and something I couldn’t pass up – Bun Cha Hanoi.
• Rice Paper Salad – Thin, translucent rice paper has a light chewy texture and is seasoned. It goes really well with the shredded beef jerky and dried squid, and the Vietnamese mint gives the dish a real herby lift. So many elements to this salad, but there’s a good balance – give it a go.
• Bun Cha Hanoi – I really got the smoky charcoal grill flavour from the pork patties and pork neck. The dipping sauce could have been a little lighter but it’s still quite tasty. Very refreshing with the salad and mint altogether.
• Bun Mam - So much going on with this bowl of soup noodles – chunky prawn, thick fish cake, roast pork and loads of chives. The broth is made with fermented anchovy so it is pungent but delicious. Think of how blue cheese or truffles are pungent, but they are delicious. It’s another dimension of flavour.
Service and table arrangement are exactly how I expected of a no-fuss local Vietnamese eatery.
Staff were friendly and even though it was quite busy, I still managed to find a window-side table for 2.
Also as expected, prices were very reasonable.
Maybe sometime in the future they will offer Northern style fried spring rolls – wrapped in vermicelli or rice paper, just like in Hanoi.
A different type of Vietnamese dining experience. Food is mainly northern Vietnamese. The using the hand experience is amazing with their dishes. Fresh herbs, sauce and protein whether it's pork chicken or fish.
A must try for everyone
Quietly tucked away from the Main Street, this place is a hidden gem! Service was great, there are many items on the menu that are not commonly seen in other Vietnamese restaurants, loved the Bang Trang Bo, noodles ordered were tasty also. Definitely will be back to try more
Had a lovely lunch today, friendly service and delicious authentic Hanoi food. This is a sister store of the Richmond one with the same name. They have only reopened for the past 3-4months, great location with plenty of parking around the area. Three dishes were plenty for 2 of us. Will definitely be back regularly.
I came here for lunch and it was quite busy. Friendly staffs. I did order “bun cha” and “banh da cua”. Bun cha was good as usual. But “banh da cua” was not impressed me at all. However, it’s still a good choice for Vietnamese foods.
Cô Thư Quán has reopened in Footscray with a menu that greatly expands upon the delicious but rather limited street food offering of the original.
Busy little Vietnamese joint in Footscray, this place had a number of dishes that we weren’t very familiar with which was great..
Definitely worth the visit, their rice paper rolls were tasty, and the rice dishes were pretty good too..
We didn’t order their vermicelli dish which seemed to be popular but we will definitely come back again to give it a go..
Lovely fresh food in a bustling restaurant. The Bo La Lot beef was particularly good. The Hoi An chicken was tasty but could have done with a bit more chicken-to-rice ratio. It makes a delicious light meal before heading out in Footscray :)
Delicious, affordable and authentic! Loved the bun cha hanoi and canh bun, just as we remember it from our travel to Hanoi. My Vietnamese friend was ecstatic to find bun dau mam tom, which isn't offered at every Vietnamese restaurant. Only let down was the banh xeo crepe batter which came out a tad doughy and dense.
Such an authentic Vietnamese street food. From variety of lights meal , snack menu and drinks also perfect! Seems like memories coming back from hometown.
very good and authentic Vietnamese street food... surprising interesting menu.. everything was perfect. absolute enjoymeny. must try dont miss out!
A local favourite. Food is delicious, and drinks are so good too! My fav is canh bun, pha lau and bun mam. Drinks would be tamarind peanut juice or trai goc pressed juice!
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在Saigon Market里面一间很有越南街边小店的感觉，没有越南招牌菜pho，但这里大多数食物我都没有在墨尔本其他地方吃过。Canh Bun有点像桂林米粉的感觉，拌匀之后喝口汤，虾膏、蟹膏、番茄、鸡肉的味道一层一层，toppings也很棒，如果家楼下有的卖这种米粉，我不介意每天早餐来一碗！Com Am Phu是白饭上撒了些好像是虾膏炒肉末，配上小螃蟹、五花肉之类的小菜，我感觉很好吃，味道比较重，吃不惯的人可能会觉得味道像鸡屎。Banh Trang类用的都是较薄较硬的米纸，嚼起来有点费劲，如果想要试试的话，这一类的点一份就够了。
Very street style little restaurant hidden at Saigon Market. I’ve never tried most of the dishes at any other places in Melbourne. Canh Bun was my favourite, the broth has a clear, sharp and sophisticated taste, yummy toppings, great for slurping. Com Am Phu was a bowl of white rice came with 4 side dishes, I enjoyed it although someone may find it kind of ‘stinky’ (I think stinky smell is the essence of shrimp paste). The Banh Trang-s are quite interesting but no easy to chew, make sure you just order one dish from that category unless you want to build some face muscle.
There was no time for a photo as this food looked like it was going to be the most delish thing I've eaten in a long time. I ordered the Hue specialty, (the photo is in many of the other reviews and shows a tray with 6 little dishes on it). It was simply amazing. The pickle was perfect to balance the oiliness of the fried baby crabs and braised pork and shirmp. The omelette was great pairing and the rice and fish sauce balanced perfectly. Tastes authentically Vietnamese.
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A great find at a frequently visited grocery shop in Little Saigon Supermarket just off Nicholson street in Footscray. Having arrived at 10.15am we were lucky to get a park just off one of the side roads located within 2min walk of the market. There's other available parking close by too provided you're OK for the walk, 5min in any direction.
A quiet little spot with most locals and elderly Vietnamese coming and going which was a great sign when it comes to dining in local restaurants. We can't really tell you what we had as we can't really remember all of their names however did take some happy snaps.
We came here with another couple who had recommended this place and between the 4 of us we had 5 dishes all between $5.0- $15.0 each, we had drinks such as the Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Pandan Drink and a custard apple type drink for we think $3.0 each. The meal and drinks tasted true and felt like we were eating in the streets of Saigon as we had been over a year and a half ago. The food was very tasty and provided quite an experience which we look forward to having again soon. Total of the bill between. 4 of us was $65.4 which was a steal we think.
Decor is laid out quite simply with wooden seats and tables with dimly lit lighting and traditional decorations to suit. Serviced by two young ladies who have service and hospitality down pat which made for the experience to be even better.
It was well placed within the market and fit right into the Little Saigon vibe. As the food is quite central style Vietnamese, the meals you usually don't see in other Vietamese restaurants are served here and bring street food to the mainstream. Suggest if your going to try something and you're not quite sure, give the mixed dishes meal (no idea what it's called) which is $10.0 a go and has an assortment of small dishes combined with rice I.e. small swimmer crabs deep fried in chilli and prawn paste but be warned, if you've got a plain pallette and aren't accustomed to flavour hits and different textures you will probably not enjoy it as much as we did. Hopefully you do though as it definitely worth a squeeze. Till next time, this is Our Foodie Find!
Went here back in February for lunch, as my mum wanted to try out the Vietnamese street food dishes that can't be found on the menu of many Vietnamese restaurants.
We tried the Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm (Fermented Shrimp Paste with Vermicelli Noodles), Bánh Tráng Trọn (Vietnamese Rice Paper Salad), Bánh Tráng Cuộn (Vietnamese Rice Paper Salad Rolls), Sâm Dứa Sữa (Pandan Condensed Milk Drink) and Sữa Chua Mít (Vietnamese Yoghurt with Jackfruit Dessert).
All the food was cheap and under $10. The pork patty in the Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm was moist and delicious. The Sữa Chua Mít was unique and very refreshing. The rice paper salad and rolls were okay but not as good as my mum's version and in Vietnam. If you want a cheap Vietnamese lunch or quick snack, I recommend you come here and try out a variety of dishes.
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This is what Footscray is about. Authentic Vietnamese that isn't just pho.
The menu features a strong assortment of noodles, soups, bites, salad dishes, and desserts from all regions in Vietnam. All items were cheap as chips too, only $5 for a side dish and $10 for mains.
There's really too much to talk about, but for example, one dish (for $10) was the rice 'platter' which had fried crabs, pickled chillies, pork bell, fried shrimp, egg omlette, dipping sauce, along with a sweet and savoury shrimp garnish. It was a really great mix and each side on this platter offered a great assortment of textures and flavours. The homemade fish balls were full of flavour, and the regional Mekong soup was a great mix of umami, saltiness, sweet, sour, and spiciness.
A delight for the senses at very good value. Sure there are niggles (overcooked liver in a soup, ambiance so-so in the shopping centre, etc.) but really nothing huge for the price. Keeping these restaurants alive is so important, especially with the dime-a-dollar gentrified brunch spots and burger joints that keep popping up around Footscray. Get out of your comfort zone and give this place a try.
Vietnamese food not just only Phó... This restaurant have served a popular dish of each city in Vietnam. The menu was clearly explained and photoed. If you looking for a traditional Vietnam street food, i would suggest you to check it out!!
Had the Nothern style noodle soup with side dishes.... everything was amazing. Something that you couldn't find in normal vietnamese restaurants. I believe this was what vietnamese actually eat everyday apart from rolls and pho as most of the diners here are vietnamese. The service was very quick and friendly and very very affordable will definitely go back and eat there reguarly. 👍👍👍
Wow. A small group of us literally ate through the whole menu (except the noodle soups which had sold out) and not one dish was disappointing. The taste of all the dishes was very 'authentic' Vietnamese street food. Probably the best Viet I've had in Melbourne. Great job guys!
If you like pho and rice paper rolls then you’re spoilt for choice in Footscray. But visit Cô Thư Quán in Little Saigon market and you will experience the kind of Vietnamese food that I suspect you won’t find anywhere else in Melbourne. Cô Thư Quán is tucked away in a quiet nook inside crazy shouty Little Saigon market. There are only a handful of tables but guests turn over quickly as the restaurant is all about cheap and tasty street food.
Excellent Vietnamese street food, friendly owner and staff. Highly recommded for anyone who wants to try authentic Viet food
Authentic. Has authentic vietnamese street food. Feels like you're in Vietnam.
OVERBYTE. LOVELY FOOD & GREAT JUICES
The authentic & fresh Vietnamese cuisine is a credit to the owners & staff. The thoughtful layout of the cafe lends itself to enjoying the Ambarella juice, papaya salad & sticky rice. The enthusiastic Manager was engaging & helpful in describing what was on offer. Would highly recommend it!
Price for quantity was good. The beef stew had great flavor. We finished up all the remaining stew by ordering an extra bread roll. The meat contained mixed intestines, so a caution to those who don’t usually eat it as it is an acquired taste. Bún đậu mắm tôm, was popular among the diners. It was served cold, with some warmth from the fried terrine. My husband and I thought it was a great combination. The shrimp paste was the dominant smell and flavor of the dish. If you like sweet things and coffee, you must try the Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk – always delicious.
Great drinks range.. unique. I love the 5 kinds of roasted beans drink ♡
A cute spot. A cute little cafe inside Little Saigon. Seating is pretty rudimentary but the food is served fast, it's cheap and it's quite tasty. I think the rice paper rolls are their go to dish as I saw a lot of locals coming in and buying takeaway.
Pearl in the midst of the swirl of Little Saigon Market. The banh trang tron was the most amazing bowl of food. A treat for all the senses. Beautiful space in the chaos of Little Saigon.
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
+3.5
Revisit verdict? Still delicious and amazing value. The stew was a bit too watery for our tastes, but it was lovely to try out some new dishes, though the Bánh Tráng Cuôn remains our favourite dish from this cute little eatery.
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
+4.5
This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only). Would we go back? Definitely! Everything we had was delicious. Can't wait to try all of the other dishes on the menu. Plus the Bap Xao corn dish is a great inspiration for a easy and yummy side dish!
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One of the things about Vietnamese cafes in Melbourne is that, generally, there's not that much variation in the basic menu. Co Thu Quan though offers some more unusual variations of Vietnamese street food, in sizes and at prices that encourage exploration of the menu, and in an atmosphere that's about as authentic South-East Asian that you're likely to find in Melbourne. I always love the smells and bustle of the Little Saigon market. I think it's much more interesting than it's nearby big sister and it's where I always seem to end up when visiting Footscray. It always feels incredibly vibrant, the smell of the herbs permeates the air and it's narrow walkways makes it feel much more intimate. Sitting in the cafes is probably my favourite place in Melbourne to people watch too - arguably only a window seat at Hell's Kitchen in Centre Place can compare (see Kit Kat's review back in May 2010). If you want to get the best out of Co Thu Quan it's important to be a bit adventurous. At first blush my favourite out of everything we tried may not sound to everyone's taste, a coconut beef offal stew served with mini baguette on the side (Pha Lau). Absolutely delicious though, with bits of lung and tripe and other unidentified cuts sitting in a gently flavoured broth perfect for dunking the bread in. Flavours are mild and with almost no smell, it's one of the best things I've tried all year. That is not to say that the rest of the menu lets the team down. If you are looking for something more familiar there are a couple of rice paper roll options, with the Bo Bia including Chinese sausage and basil. Or there are the spring roll like Bahn Trang Cuon, mini rice paper wrappers filled with fried shallots, beef jerky, sour mango and dried shrimp, topped with a streak of mayonnaise. The skin is thinner and a bit crisper than your typical Chinese restaurant style version, the filling a bit herbier and stronger flavoured. Another interesting dish which used the rice paper wrappers wa
My go-to place for authentic, hard to find Vietnamese street food. Service is friendly and efficient. I have tried several dishes and my absolute favourite is the phá lấu noodles. In the right season I also recommend pennywort juice.
Unique north Vietnamese cuisine with dishes you don't normally find elsewhere
reasonably priced Vietnamese food.
good portion. they have a good range of vietnamese street food and its kinda authentic.
nice ambarella juices
Lots of viet variety! My fav dish which is also one of their signature dish - pic as attached! It’s our regular dinner place and there’s so much we have not tried!
Take away order. Was quick , little waiting about.
The betel leafs were ok, not that many. The tapioca dumplings were a bit too thick. Fish sauce ok. Salad a bit limp.
Awesome Vietnamese restaurant. Huge selection on the menu of authentic dishes (not Aus fusion). The pricing is very reasonable for the quality of the dishes. I enjoyed a salad for lunch (tasty & fresh) so much I came back and had the Baramundi salad (pictured) for diner. Friendly staff, prompt and efficient serving tea as soon as you sit down. After ordering, my meal appeared in less than 5 minutes - Super Fast Service. Highly recommended.
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Cô Thư Quán - Footscray VIC
Canh Bun
It’s a hot and humid day on the 28th of December. Most restaurants are closed for the xmas/NYE period, luckily for Mebournians we have Footscray and a host of traders who never seem to cease trading. Cô Thư Quán is one of those traders who dish up tradition central Vietnamese food with some fishy specialities. For this soup mission I opted for their speciality - The Canh Bun. This is a dish in which the chicken broth is mixed with crab paste to bring a very fishy flavour to your palette. It was different, but I definitely think for something with a huge host of ingredients there weren’t many flavours cutting through apart from the strong fish taste. The ingredients were delicious - a crab meatball that had a variety of subtle spices through it, some Vietnamese pork loaf and some very slippery thick rice noodles. The congealed porks blood was fairly stock standard, this soup probably could have done with one cube and not two. I like this restaurant because it’s authentic. They serve amazing cold vermicelli noodle dishes and a host of menu items you would not be able to find anywhere else. If you want Vietnamese food that is a bit beyond the usual pho then head along and you might find your new favourite dish.
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Broth Flavour: 🍜🍜🍜.5/5
Soup ingredients: 🍜🍜🍜🍜 /5
Service: 🍜🍜🍜.5/5
Overall: 🍜🍜🍜.5/5
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