Quick fix for a bowl of pho! We always get beef combination pho however sometimes brisket was quite fatty.
You can't go wrong with any menu thou!
Their pho was amazing. Tried the beef pho and I think it is one of the best pho in Melbourne. Service was excellent. Would definitely come back.
Came have dinner with my friends on Tuesday night,the environment warm and nice looking! we waited so long for our food coming but its worth for the waiting! The food is delicious and the service super excellent! The waiter so nice and professional! He make our night with high manner! Highly recommended and we definitely come back soon!
Revisited this venue and had a much more positive experience than the first time. While the tofu pho I tried initially was not the best (as the broth lacked the umami needed to mimic the flavour of meat) the spicy papaya salad and vermicelli bowls were both great - especially when combined! Would love to see a few small tweaks (like coating the fried tofu in the same sweet chilli glaze that comes with the papaya salad) to boost the vegan and vego options to the next level. If you're getting a coffee and you drink dairy, go for the classic Vietnamese milk option which comes to the table with a cool old school drip filter. While the black iced coffee I tried on my first visit was a bit basic for the price, the simple addition of condensed milk and the chance to watch the coffee brew before my eyes makes the milk variation seem like better value. Plus it helps balance out the delightfully strong brew. Music was good and space was busy, which also helped boost my overall impression.
Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for a first date or catch up with a friend. Quiet enough to talk and staff never rushes you. Such attentive service. Simple delicious food. Ordered spring rolls, veggie dumplings and pho. Very authentic. Everything was yum! Definitely will be back.
Absolutely outstanding Vietnamese fusion cuisine with very friendly staff! Authenticity and freshness within every dish served, from the rice paper rolls to the minced beef in betel leaves. The new owner has taken over this hidden gem and has put a new spice of potential on Chapel street! Would not miss this tucked away Vietnamese restaurant in bustling chapel street!
Mouth watering Vietnamese food paired with a great atmosphere! Their spring rolls are so delicious, the pho was on point (love the fact that they do cups of pho) and the grilled chicken with rice was definitely the highlight! The chicken was so flavoursome, tender and juicy. Will definitely be back for a feed soon!
This Diner Is Anonymous
+4
This place is okay. More a 3.5/5 than a 4/5. I found them on Eat Club and, given my time constraints and wanting a fairly healthy meal, I chose this place. It was NYE, and the place was fairly full. Service was okay, but I got scolded for eating the sprouts before the meal came, which was very bizarre. The tofu pho was lovely, but really needed more vegetables. The other bizarre part was when I went to pay. With the Eat Club discount the meal was $7.50, and they looked quite annoyed. I paid in cash and popped the $2.50 change into their tip jar, and they just looked away. I walked past three staff members on the way out, and not one of them said goodbye. Very strange service.
Best pho in town! The Char Chicken had such a tasty broth and the chicken cooked to perfection! All this, while enjoying the chilled vibes topped off with very friendly staff!
Been here a few times. They have the best Bun! You can order “combination” Bun Saigon with char grilled pork or chicken with spring roll. I’ve noticed though they’re Spring roll wrapper type has changed ( as seen on pic, they were taken on 3 different visits). Always nice to come back here when we are in the area.
Kin is the best Vietnamese restaurant that I have ever been to. My boyfriend and I adore it.
The food is absolutely to die for and I have never had a bad experience.
The staff are always lovely, the decor is gorgeous, I seriously have nothing negative to say.
It is incredibly reasonably priced and so worth every cent.
I couldn’t recommend it more.
Simplicity is GREAT ...
Modern interior, rustic furniture, a big mural aerial photo of a vibrant colourful market somewhere in Vietnam, a tad dark, dimly lit ... need a bit more brightness.
Simple, freshly made dish traditional Vietnamese street food, 8/10 $14.00 Bahn mi - Vermicelli with grilled Pork, balanced dipping sauce; light, sweet, tangy and the best bit ... charred Pork, that's the extra fine "charcoal" flavour. Vermicelli just a tad overcooked, broken/short.
Good recommendation Liven .... Attentive and proactive service, she did checked, "How's the food?"
Well prepared, presented "simplicity" is often the best. JT-26/04/2018.
I should’ve done the review long time ago.. Been to this lovely place back in August 2017 with colleagues and I can’t forget how good and delicious the food was.. the place is cozy and neat. Just love it!!
yuuuuum! friendliest staff EVER! papaya salad so good and great servings of meat with the clean meals. we got pho, lemongrass skewers and papaya salad.
This restaurant serves their pho in southern style. Their vermicelli is pretty average. The spring rolls came in those net crispy skin which is great. Their dipping fish sauce is quite unique and different from the other shop. The pho broth have that sweetness to it that is very different from the one you normally get from other pho place. Would definitely recommend this place to try different version of pho.
Good place to come for pho soup. Friendly staff and great happy hour $4 drinks!! Some of the other dishes can be a little small but they aren't expensive.
Great food, efficient and fast service. Ordered pok pok rice and kin spicy rice with beef. I love them both but since I like chicken more, I recommend pok pok rice. Chicken was very tender, and when combined with the sauce it just tasted so good 👌🏼 On the other hand, I find the kin spicy rice unique as the beef is dipped inside tomato sauce, yummm
Had dinner here the other night because they were in the Entertainment Book. Service was fantastic. Really first rate, quick and friendly. Was a bit disappointing that a few dishes, cocktails and drinks listed on the menu were not available any more. They need to update the menu. The food we could order was fresh and good quality if mildly flavoured. Despite a few issues, it was still a great meal and we will return.
We had lunch at Kin Vietnamese today- I'd been keen to come in to Kin for a while, as their decor looked cool and inviting, however I found myself a little disappointed. Everything we had was enjoyable but lacked a bit of flavour. Started with the cup of Pho, and the broth was really lacking in its depth of flavour, tasted like simple stock, and then we had the Pok Pok Rice and the Bo La Lap. The rice with the Pok Pok rice was unseasoned, and the chicken needed more seasoning as well, although it was definitely cooked well and was juicy. The Bo La Lap (beef in betel leaf) was not particularly enjoyable, and definitely was underseasoned.
Last night's dinner for 8 at Kin could not have gone better. The staff were so engaged, so accommodating and so professional, from first contact a few days ago, through to our farewells.
The food was delicious - authentic fresh, clean flavours, beautifully presented. The serves were of generous proportions, quickly delivered and very reasonably priced.
We will all be back.
Thank you Kin and staff for a great dining experience, which facilitated our fun night out!
One of My favourite pho in Melbourne, it doesn't have strong flavour but it's delicious :D.
Beef pho is the winner.
Tried the bo la lop it's a meat wrapped with leaves, it tastes good also unique.
I thoroughly enjoy Kin. A friend recommended this to my partner and suggested we try the Pok Pok Rice! It is truly amazing such simple but delicious flavours, we also tried the BFF Share plate that was nice and the pork was the best out of the skewers.
I have come back and eaten here several times the Pok Pok Rice is a winner and a must try!! 😀
We ordered charged chicken pho amazing, doesn't need much hot sauce put wayyyy too much in mine. Just leave it, the chillies maybe small amount it's delicious 😋 meal. The spring rolls fantastic! thumbs up, piping hot everything was fresh service was amazingly fast. Charged pork on rice and cabbage (don't know what the menu item was called), all food was to die for. SOME OF THE BEST PHO IVE EVER HAD!
My favourite Vietnamese restaurant! We have the chicken pho every single time and love it every single time! It's the best pho I've had in Melbourne! Great winter comfort food!
For simple and fresh vietnamese food this place is definitely the spot to hit up! I ordered the prawn papaya salad and it was delicious a good serving size.
Had a wonderful dinner here, with the small space it is a lovely intimate dinner. The service was great and everyone was friendly and patience. I had the rice paper rolls - tofu and the deep fried soft shel crab and it was delicious!!! (loved the flavour combinations) Also a really good price! Will be back again! :)
My favourite vietnamese, great service, great value for money. Pho is amazing and love the prawn spring rolls!!! Would highly recommend :).
So good! Got recommend by some staff after shopping. This place is amazing. Really great warm vibe and delicious authentic Pho. Also ordered a side of prawn spring rolls and they were to die for 😬🙏
These special rice paper rolls are just delicious!!! We were delighted!
Other dish are nice and I like the idea behind its menu- perhaps try add a few more choices in the future?
Had pho with friends yesterday. We ordered grilled chicken even it is not on the menu. The soup was okay. Compared it with other Pho restaurant, the price is a bit high. The service is good! Maybe it's worth paying for the good service.
Julia Eats Melbourne
+3.5
I like Kin, I really do. I went again last Friday night but once again it was because I couldn't get a table at Hanoi Hannah around the corner. I want to like Kin even more - because there are many positives to the place. For example - you can actually hear the person you're out to dinner with because the music is an appropriate level and you won't have to queue to get a table. Unfortunately the food is lagging a little behind it's Vietnamese friends. A bit too much sugar in the pho, average rice paper rolls and slightly disinterested service. Having said that I still like the food BUT it could improve. I will probably be back, though I'd like it to be as my first preference!
Great place to eat. My local favorite and I've noticed has become a lot busier in the past 6 months. The mini pho cups are great idea for those who want to have other items off the menu. Favorite dish is the Pork Vermicelli salad
Fast efficient and friendly service. By Far my favorite is Beef Pho and the food is simple, clean and tasty. Even though it looks simple it goes a long way to satisfying your hunger!
What a lovely setup, loved the ambience and decor! we had the beef pho (with brisket and beef ball) - broth was made to perfection and good size portion. The chargrilled chicken with vermicelli was also spot on!
A restaurant that made for a nice evening meal, prices were reasonable considering the good quality food and service was pleasant and friendly. The Pho purchased had a great flavour and a reasonable quantity of included meat, making for a satisfying meal. It is unfortunate the same cannot be said about the pork rice paper rolls ordered, as to my disappointment the rolls contained a near negligible quantity of pork. This however is my only major complaint concerning this establishment. The decor of this restaurant is well planned and modern in its design, yet still comfortable, thus combined with pleasant music, it allowed for a great relaxation opportunity. I would consider returning to this restaurant if given an opportunity.
Easy, simple food and robust flavours! This will now be our weekly haunt. Great prices & house red is value! Stopped here today (22/11) by chance and glad we did. Great decor too.
I'm rating this high purely for their beef balls and brisket pho and Vietnamese spring rolls. Personally their pho is one of the best tasting I've had so far. Yes there are heaps of other pho places around but I must say their broth is made to perfection. I could almost just drink their broth on its own! So good. Tried other items on the menu but didn't impress so much.
Authentic Vietnamese at it's best! Loved the open layout and comfortable ambience. Friendly, quick service and a varied menu. All the ingredients were fresh and the recipes were kept traditional - just how I like my Viet!
Grabbed takeaway chicken pho and chicken rice paper rolls. Both were great. Pho broth was beaut... Quick and friendly service. Will be back
Lovely staff! Been a few times and they are always warm and friendly. I've only had the pho but it was delicious. Cosy atmosphere for intimate dinners 👌🏼✅
No pretensions here. This is a happy little cafe with Irish staff which seems quizzical. We lunched here, and the food was fresh and flavoursome. My papaya salad was generous, my partners chilli beef serve was skimpy, and quite tomato flavoured. It is a great spot for a quick refuel.
Excellent clean and great vibe!! Delish yumm super healthy food! Thank u! Om sanimti
D'lish. Great service and very helpful.
quick enough for our dinner to come out and it was a busy wednesday night.
really enjoyed our time. will be back again.
Great food and great service. The good is always consistent and the staff make you feel at home. A great addition to Chapel St!
Yum fresh food and friendly service will be back !
Me and my mates love eating here as it blends traditional Vietnamese food with a chill atmosphere and lovely decor. The menu may be a bit small but it is a small restaurant and this you know everything is made with the utmost attention to detail. 9/10
Wow !. Went to Kin last night and cannot recommend the restaurant more - the best Pho in town, fresh hot and soooo tasty, huge delicious prawn rice paper rolls and outstanding Calamari entree. Also nice to be greeted and entertained by super happy engaging staff on such a cold wet night.
I will be placing Kin on my regular rotation, in fact a steaming bowl of delicious Pho sounds good for my lunch today !
Absolutely amazing!
First time I have come here for dinner with a few friends, and definitely we we’ll come back.
The atmosphere is just great, with good music (to me) and perfect volume; together with the decoration, a brilliant cozy place.
Staff is also very friendly.
Then the menu, one of those that you have a good variety; not an endless list of options, but good. Dishes are well done, with nice presentation and good size.
Nah,... I just want to come back already.
Food is good, but service not really. They were understaffed and the waiter took sometime give us the menu and them to take order.
I'd give this place 6 stars if I could! Delicious meaty pho broth, deep flavour in the rice paper roll dipping sauce, and a lightly bitter bo la lot that makes you crave for seconds. Must try!
Went there on Thursday at 7.00pm we had a booking luckily as the place was full which is a good sign of a great restaurant the food was delicious and service is very friendly special mention to Aidan for looking after us that evening will definitely be back 😋
Very Caring staff & Super Accommodating! A group of 8 (including myself) went there after two other places were closed on a Thursday night. We were looked after with a courteous 😊. The food was made with care & super fresh >Enjoyed by all! The Vietnamese coffee sweet & delicious. Thank you for looking after All of us So Well. This is how it's done! I'll Definitely return & will Recommend to others. 🐞
This place is lovely! From the authentic decor to the incredible fresh Vietnamese food. Staff are attentive. You have to eat here !!
Really great service and food is fresh, delicious and so tasty. Highly recommend the Pho and Bun ? (Vermacelli). Never had a bad experience and food is always great!
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