Vietnamese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Northcote

Pho Bang Bang Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant

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Cheap Eats

"Good service, consistently good food, BYO a..."

S3238421

"Friendly service, staff member recommended the slice chicken pho and it was so good! Can’t wait to go..."

Denise

"I had the vegan pho and veggie stir fried, all is so delicious. Staff are friendly and greeting say “Hello, table for 2?”, they quickly arrange..."

Kim Perferment

"Go for number 102 mixed vegetables and tofu with steamed rice and a black bean sauce ... delicious! Can get noisy at peak times but that adds to the..."

VegieMelb

"This place does a really good pho (it’s cheap too at $11 for a big bowl!) My vegetarian one had plenty of vegetables and the broth was perfectly..."

Edithmarina.rock

"A favourite dinner/lunch spot of ours, we always have a good experience. Food is fresh and relatively fast. Service is polite, spring rolls are..."

Aubrey

"Amazing cheap Vietnamese food! 5 dishes split between 4 people came to $17! The food was hot and fresh and plenty of it! Happy to split the bill...."

BIRCHER QUEEN 👑

"Hi Guy's, another great restaurant in Northcote. really friendly staff and great food. It is BYO and has a basic dinning room. But the food is..."

Scott

"Favourite restaurant, food and service are consistently good. Super fresh food, can’t go past the rice paper rolls and the pho. Been here many many..."

Moon

"I come here almost every 2 weeks with friends or as takeaway. It is my go-to for Pho in the area, especially the chicken and beef Pho. Their summer..."

SoulFoodFan

"Bang Bang - Vietnamese with a traditional set up (similar to other Vietnamese restaurants in Footscray or Vic St Richmond). Dined in once and..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"The pho here is pretty banging. Soft noodles with tender beef balanced out with a clean broth. The restaurant has a homey vibe keeping it..."

J

"Must have one ...Yes, every suburb in Melbourne must have at least one good and reliable Vietnamese restaurant. It was so good to see Bang..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"soooo recently i have been feeling a bit like I'm coming down with the flu or something and so i went with my lovely housemate to Loving Hut to get..."

Danny Pringles

"I think Bang Bang gives you very nice food but sometimes you have to wait a while. My favourite dish is the chicken skewers. I also think that the..."

Alannah

"My family and I have been coming to this place for years and it never fails to disappoint. Plus the staff look after you very well to every fine..."

Sebastian

"Nice original Chinese and Vietnamese food. Very friendly and quick service. Although it would be better if they made it a little less..."

Mia

"Been here a million times and it's always good. Always! Wonton soup, crispy tofu, chicken coleslaw for the win. Add in a lemon drink and you are in..."

Deezarock

"Me and my girlfriend visited about a week ago and loved it. The price was great and there was plenty to choose from. The service and food was very..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"Been here many times and never disappoints. Always very tasty, quick and friendly service. Pho, calamari, hot pot dishes all..."

Sf32393

"This place is close to home with a cheap and delicious bowl of rare beef pho.The broth is light but packed full of flavour with a nice hint of..."

Nat Mac

"The quality and consistency of pho is very good, I've been eating here for more than 2 years. Haven't tried many other dishes, but among all the..."

Jasonzha

"The Gluten Free Chicken Pho was a delight. Same run of the mill service as any pho restaurant, this definitely adds to the charm. Somehow managed to..."

Claudia Kurrle

"My fave Vietnamese! The bbq pork rice noodle soup (and in fact all soups) are delish and generous. When I lived locally we literally had this once a..."

Stacy

"Really good quality Vietnamese, one of my favorites!I'm absolutely addicted to the salt and pepper calamari - it's Devine! You can't beat the..."

M Mascio

"Reasonably priced, delicious vietnamese food and friendly staff. That's a bangbang. BBQ pork pho, ridiculously delicious - that's a bangbang. Lemon..."

Gourmet John

"No complaints. Typical Australian Vietnamese family restaurant. Prices are about average as other Vietnamese restaurants. Food was okay....no..."

Nick Komo

"This place is amazing. Best Pho I've had here in Melbourne. Amazing flavour and depth to the broth. Staff are always efficient and polite and the..."

Dina Slapp

"This is the best pho joint out of the others on this strip of High St. The staff are always on the ball, the food is great (even non-pho options) and..."

Collin Li

"Got the Chicken Pho, and the broth was rich and tasty. The balance of star anise and smoked cardamom was just right. So good after adding the basil,..."

Chardos

"Simple Chinese / Vietnamese food. Menu has more variety than you average restaurant at this price point. Rice paper rolls are tasty but the soup is..."

Rock The Casba

"This would have to be one of my favourite Vietnamese lunch stops around. Love the followingPrawn spring rollsPrawn and pork rice paper..."

North Fitzroy Food Addict

"Fantastic food good servicebut don't get stuck in the back room thats when it is poor!love the rice paper rolls, spring rolls, fried..."

DJB

"Was around in this area today, so tried out this restaurant for lunch. Ordered their rare beef pho. Food came out fast and the broth was favoursome...."

Kimky

"As the great Jessie J said, BANG BANG ONTO THE SPOON! Such a good Vietnamese restaurant! Made a booking and was welcomed by very friendly staff who..."

James

"Stumbled upon this establishment over 2 years ago now. Has been our number one choice of eat out since. Phở is on point here, chicken or beef it..."

David Brannigan

"Dined here with the ankle bitters at 5:30pm on a Sunday arvo. By the time we had managed to be sitting in a sea of fried rice, the place was..."

The Tastebud

"Sometimes all you need is a bowl of Asian soup to make everything better. My soup making skills are non existent, so it is important to have a trusty..."

Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni

"Great little cheap and cheerful Asian place to satisfy your Asian cravings. They have a very comprehensive menu with over 250 items and a dedicated..."

Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni

"Yummy pho! Cheap looking place but good for a quick meal or takeaway. Stock flavour is really rich and big serves! Definitely go for beef over the..."

Lena Miller

"Love this place. Always busy. Great food. The calamari and the chilli lemongrass beef are two of our faves. Even though they're always pretty busy..."

Melbourne Food Social

"My friend and I came here because Lam Lam was full - and I'm soooo glad that it was! We both had pho and were very impressed with the broth. They..."

Simone

"Quick and cheap. Love the wonton noodle soup. Spring rolls are good. There are a few other Vietnamese restaurants close by but Bang Bang is my..."

Happy Traveller

"Love this place..always coming back again and again. Staff are very friendly always find you a spot to eat as its usually busy. Food is delicious..im..."

Nick

"Go to Vietnamese spot in Northcote. Staff are super friendly and will always fit you in. The grilled chicken pho is spot on but the hot pots are the..."

Lisa Poppy

"Excellent food. Cheap prices and fast service. My kids loved the lemon chicken and I thought it was also tasty and not too sweet or sickly like..."

Janine Parker

"Good food at quite a reasonable price. There's a few staff awareness issues that seem to be commonplace in most 'cheap and cheerful' places, but the..."

Dan Zed

"My local go to place for rare beef pho. The seriously know how to make a delicious base broth for this dish. Love that they allow me to help myself..."

Karen

"Our regular Vietnamese go-to option in Northcote. Great value, no frills, service is quick and although it's often packed you don't have to wait for..."

Alice Gomez

"The best value takeaway around. We eat from here at least monthly. The takeaway containers are always packed with food not just sauce. The quality of..."

Samwise

"Beyond amazing. Do yourself a treat and dine here. Nightly. Too good for life itself. Satay beef was best I've had and black bean just as good...."

Jordan

"Great place! Loved it, have just moved out of the area and will miss Bang Bangs..."

Mairead

"Bang for your buck. We first went here when we couldn't get a table at Lam Lam but did not regret it. Now we are regulars.Great place - lots of..."

Half Shell Obsessed

"I went a bit overboard ordering as it was so cheap, and ended up with a plate full of delicious food that I couldn’t finish. Just writing about it..."

Melbourne Food Review

"...the chicken was beautiful and juicy and tender, and the skin was crisp and really full of flavour. Great price for such a big serving, I..."

Jess Carey

"BEST Pho in the North!. Quality top notch Pho! Number 1 in the North. Staff are very friendly and food comes out fast. Usually come here for pho bit..."

Dickmont Jones

"Fast, efficient & value for money. Have visited here several times and am always surprised how fast the food arrives, serves are generous and the..."

Shane

"Bang Bang for your buck!. This is a really good restaurant that is bang for your buck and bang in flavour .Good service and friendly staff. I..."

Foodie_gal

"Cheap and delicious. Worth coming to - your salt and pepper tofu rocks, and everything ordered is never too oily. Loads of flavour for a small price...."

Spange

"Not quite bang-on. Since this place names itself after pho, I probably should have ordered that. But I've eaten enough Vietnamese soup in this town,..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"Suprisingly good!. I usually go to Lam Lam just up the road, but as its closed over Christmas we tried Bang Bang. We were really happy with it! The..."

Gemini_mum

"Cheif Keef be like... I love the name. #3hunnaThe Pho was alright, they gave me extra change accidently but I gave it..."

Carter Henly

"Yum food and Bang for your buck. I took my mum here for lunch and we enjoyed everything we ordered. We had the steamed prawn dumplings and spring..."

Jelly

"Know the menu!. I work a few places down from Bang Bang and order takeaway a couple of times a week. As with many Vietnamese/Chinese places it is..."

Julinka Ulehla

"What a great find this place is. quick, clean, the pho is AMAZING and love the complementary..."

Nicole Lambert

"Awesome food. Great service!. We pop in here when we need a quick, healthy, easy meal.They use msg but will happily leave it out if..."

Amber.leigh

"This is the best Pho I've experienced outside of Vietnam. We always order the same thing; a beef and brisket pho for him, sliced chicken pho for her..."

Mark Stewart

"Local favourite. This is a weekly visit for us, walk up to High St and have great food, it's fresh, it's tasty, it's clean and it's cheap...what's..."

Saffron

"So cheap. Only good for the soups though. So good and so big but don't eat anything else. Just the..."

Mixed Appetite

"So cheap and so good. This place is so good! The rice vermicelli with spring rolls is the absolute bomb, and the pho ga is fantastic. I come here all..."

Laura Nichols

"Inexpensive. Needed to catch an early train and they were very happy to get our food outVery quickly. Food was nice and very friendly..."

M. A.

"Great beef Pho! Haven't tried Yen Yen yet but definitely beats Lam Lam for Pho on high..."

Narelle Schmidt

"I took my mum here for mothers day. We ordered the chicken and corn soup, the beef ball soup, a quail with spicy sauce. For the mains we ordered a..."

Adam Vail

"Best chicken rice paper rolls I have had in Melbourne. Rare beef pho broth is in my top 3. Love bang..."

Plgtyret

"Great food great service. Been a fan since opening in 2011!! Pho is..."

Sonz

"The best on High St. This is easily my favorite place to eat on High St. There are lots of veggie and gluten free options. The menu has heaps of..."

800AJ

"I only work a 2 min walk away from here and often place a take away order. Ready in 15-20 mins, never had to wait, friendly staff and great fresh..."

Natalie Kovacevic

Lam Lam

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"Lovely food fast service we really enjoy coming here in large groups they always accommodate for you always very busy store though I like very much..."

Jesmindah

"The food at Lam Lam is delicious, authentic and it's such great value. The interior could do with a bit of a make over but anywhere you can BYO is..."

Jake Unsworth

"The fried beef rice noodles here is excellent! Perfect amount of beef/ noodles and beanshoot ratio. There is also good wok hei. Prices are very..."

Happyley

"Fresh (you can see the huge turnout of food coming out of the kitchen), quick, good variety, reasonable priced. We love the won ton soup and the..."

Ajcajc

"Rock solid, fast paced Vietnamese. Have depended on Lam Lam for many years and they never disappoint. Don’t whinge if it’s packed, crowded and..."

Makruud

"Great place to go if you're looking for delicious food at a cheap price. The service here is very efficient with your food served almost immediately...."

Jf

"Absolutely loved this place. Happy and friendly staff made the dinner even better. Loved the chilling calamari and the spring roll salad. It’s BYO..."

JDP79

"I’ve been coming to Lam Lam for years, the place doesn’t look like much but the food is so delicious. The service is prompt and friendly. It’s..."

Eat.Sleep.Review

"This place is a delicious gem, it’s delicious, fresh veggies, did I mention it was delicious?! Some of the best in Melbourne, been coming here for..."

Jai Luke

"Delicious food for a decent price. Their fried bean curd with veggies and mushroom was particularly good. Fast service and tea is served the moment..."

Λεία Εφστρατιου

"Fantastic place for a quick meal. We got a table immediately during Saturday lunch and the food was served soon after ordering. The pho and other..."

Melbourne Food Journey

"Great table service. Food came out at a decent time (for 3 dishes we waited around 20-30mins). We had the crispy combination fried noodles (which..."

Anna Pham

"Yummy, fragrant and delicious pho!! Scrumptious dumplings, and beef noodles!!! and great service....kids were happy there too!! Yummy, would go back..."

Lscig1980

"The best salt & pepper squid I've tasted in a long time. Large tender crispy slivers with a wicked lemon sauce as an option to pour on top, only down..."

Alloacol1965

"Cheap and cheerful with great service. Food was excellent and at such a great price I'm not sure what there is to complain about! Just don't go..."

Craig Broadbent

"We are regulars at Lam Lam. It's a great option for a quick, cheap and tasty meal. The food is always good (keeping in mind the price bracket) and..."

Anthony Sciuto

"Exactly what it sounds like. Exactly what you want for relatively cheap and delicious Asian cuisine!Staff are friendly and helpful and will..."

Daisy

"This restaurant is a good Vietnamese restaurant without being super special.Servings are generous, complimentary Jasmine tea, and food is..."

Sf32393

"I loved coming here and will miss it. I'm on a low income and could always get a decent feed here when I was too tired to cook. They've just hiked..."

Food Lover

"Take-away: Viet Spring Rolls (chicken) fresh with plenty of lettuce and Viet mint; Mains- chicken with lemon grass and chilli very tasty and quite..."

Graybut

"Ordered take away as we usually do And food was perfect just ordered some chicken rice and also some spring rolls no complaints food was fresh..."

Johnathon Kellargias

"Lovely friendly staff, food is fresh and tasty every time. Vege spring rolls are the absolute best!!They are vegan friendly too, i always order..."

Yummyfood

"Lam Lams is our go to restaurant every fortnight!! Great location, amazing food and the owners Lam and his wife Kim are sensational at making you..."

Claudia Bonnici

"Standard average Vietnamese food. If you are listing this as the greatest Vietnamese food you haven't eaten far and wide that's for sure. Sure it's..."

Matt

"Super fresh and tasty Vietnamese food. Quick service too. Had chicken pho, beef fresh spring rolls and vegetarian lemongrass dish - all delicious...."

Alijay

"This place is fantastic, my friends and i go pretty regularly, have never had a bad experience, it's always packed but service and food never lacks..."

Sarah. D

"A local favourite. Fresh food in a basic setting with a fairly authentic feel, at a reasonable price. An comfortable choice after a long day at work,..."

Meeateor

"One of my favorite cheap eats restaurant. The food was fresh, the place was constantly full, and the service was incredibly quick. We were very..."

Dean

"Always a favourite for a value nutritious dinner, I love the chicken pho, plenty of shredded chicken breast and fresh herbs and bean shootsThe..."

Kelly

"Delicious wonton soup (I added extra veggies to my order). Broth tasty & will return for soup again. Very reasonable prices, nice casual spot for a..."

Hungry-Caterpillar

"Eating here makes me feel like I'm starring in a gritty inner city slightly sepia toned drama where I exist in a twilight world of cheap food and..."

Iris Myandowski

"Fresh ingredients and a good menu of standard Melbourne vietnamese fare. An unpretentious and understated, well-priced outlet with a great..."

Sam Anthony Parry

"Pretty decent pho! I don't think we're ever gonna get truly authentic Vietnamese food in Melbourne, so we should just be thankful that there's some..."

Laura Jayne

"Came here on a Tuesday night for dinner. Greeted quickly by the friendly staff. Quick to order and quick for food to come out. Delicious fresh..."

Michy

"It's not the greatest Vietnamese in Melbourne but I am still happy to patron this place as the only decent Vietnamese restaurant in Northcote that I..."

Caffiend

"Food is good, especially Pho nad Spring roll. The waiter is also friendly and communicative. Atmosphere is small, however it is nice and clean..."

06061993 Ares

"Special vietnamese rice dish is to die for. Nice and addictive.. Chilli oil is nice too.. Worth trying for..."

Tania

"Lam Lam is essentially a staple for anyone who lives in the area. Easy to get to, cheap as the fish shop a few doors down and very tasty. The food is..."

Beau James

"Tasty. I live across the road & order take away from here all the time and have embarrassingly tried almost everything on the menu! It's what you..."

Hollieborowski

"Cheap and tasty. Love coming here after work to fill an empty stomach. Great prices, excellent service - nice warm staff and very prompt orders...."

Half Shell Obsessed

"... the spring rolls were fantastic, but other than that, it was a little bland, to be honest. It’s a pity, because their rice paper rolls are..."

Jess Carey

"Northcote Institute. Always love a good dose of Lam Lam's.Really lovely staff great food and no crap Top 40 music playing unlike other places on..."

SBMTH

"Like. It can be noisy and crowded, but that's about all I can fault in on. Good air conditioning. Top..."

Ben To

"Always super busy but the food is good and..."

Lauren Rizzi

"I'm a regular at lam lam and I've never had a bad meal. The service is quick and the prices are very reasonable and you will never leave hungry. Lam..."

So Hungry

"Lam Lam is the my favourite Vietnamese restaurant!!!! So fresh, tasty and immaculately presented!!!! Cheap, busy and friendly atmosphere... love..."

Drew123

"Everytime I have come here(sometimes with 8 people) the lovely staff have done everything perfect ,the food is the best Vietnamese in northcote ,and..."

The Curry Hunter

"Give it a go. Lovely staff, tasty fresh food, good prices. What's not to..."

Ally

"I come to Lam Lams around once a week from the other side of town. The food is always fresh, tasty and service is good. Best Vietnamese restaurant in..."

Andy

"I love ram rams. You cannot beat the value - it's actually cheaper than cooking. The beef pho is top drawer. Some tasty starters on the menu too that..."

Allana

"Often pop into Lam Lam for some quick takeaway. Can always guarantee a good meal, and servings are generous in size! Simple, good and super cheap!..."

An

"The Best. I have been to this restaurant over the last 8yrs and the food just keeps getting better every time I go all up more than a 100 times the..."

George

"Hectic and fun. It's ALWAYS busy in Lam Lam. Tables packed full and a quick turnover. It's a super cheap, eat and take off sort of place. Not massive..."

Lostsheep

"Phoverload.. The amount of meat they put in the MIX pho is so generous. This will bring me..."

Carter Henly

"Pho lover. The food is affordable, yet delicious! I highly recommend the chicken pho (the broth is beautiful) & the rice vermicelli is another..."

Natalia

"Love lam lam! Chicken pho is amazing. I go here multiple times a week with my girlfriends and we are always completely..."

Lucy

"Great service & fresh food can't be beat for a good quick meal ! Will return..."

Michael Vecchio

"Love it. It was so good every single time I get something different. The fried ice cream is the..."

Jonathan

"Yum food! Very cheap and BYO is a bonus. I had the fish in lemon grass and chilli; superb! It gets very busy, so if you're after a table, it's best..."

Emily

"Good take away Vietnamese. Nice, reasonably priced take out food. The restaurant is kind of canteen-y but is fine for something cheap and..."

Jmk

"This place is normally extremely busy, but we rocked up 30 minutes before closing and never felt rushed. In fact we left 15 minutes after closing..."

Edward Hore

"So busy, so casual, yet the food was yummy and priced well. Don't expect anything fancy, don't expect lot's of chat from staff. You will get a great..."

Claire Rovic

"Exceptional friendly service and the salt and pepper calamari is second to none! A never fail crowd..."

Krystal Hide

"My favourite Vietnamese restaurant in Melbourne. Excellent vegetarian/vegan options - they will make pretty much any dish vegan for you if you ask,..."

Zoë Hopkins Chorn

"Service was quick and friendly, meals where ok, I had the curry chicken my wife had a seafood noodle. We would go back, for another go not sure if..."

Greg Brooks

"The chicken pho and beef pho were excellent. They came out quickly too but that could be because the restaurant was empty (lunch time). They have..."

Prakriti Mateti

"Nice food, price OK, good environment and free Chinese..."

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