Vietnamese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sydney

White Taro

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"I had been to White Taro a number of times before the COVID-19 crisis lockdown. The Viet-inspired dishes are just lip-smacking delicious and the..."

Marianna Tuccia

"People are very friendly and they respect your time to spend there. Though the "Vietnamese fusion" menu is quite interesting, the taste was not..."

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"White taro is a vietnamese fusion brunch place in Surry Hills and they do have very interesting menus that are creative and delicious. The staffs are..."

Marcela Purnomo

"Had a great brunch here last weekend. The food is interesting (Vietnamese fusion), the lobster waffle special was top notch, and the service is..."

Jeff

"Situated in the heart of Surry Hills - the cafe epicentre of Sydney - White Taro brings a fusion of modern Vietnamese flavours and traditional brunch..."

The RnB Diary

"After reading some of the reviews I was a bit concerned about this place. I was pleasantly surprised. It was great. I had the chook in broth,..."

DAVID VINEY

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus White Taro is a Vietnamese fusion cafe in Surry Hills serving a range of..."

Love At First Bite

"Beautifully presented food. Highlights are the deconstructed Vietnamese pork roll - actually, so much of it is good. They really put in a lot of..."

Z

"White Taro dares to take risks with Vietnamese ingredients in a cafe style eatery that is innovative and fresh. Coffee was good, but of..."

Mr & Mrs Bottomless Pitt

"We got the grass fed Scott fillet baguette and the chook in broth. The scotch fillet was the best I've had in a long while. It's cooked perfectly (I..."

Tess

"Been here for a weekday breakfast. The cafe was full with ppl. Was welcomed by the asian lady owner and she recommended a few signature dishes of..."

Bon Bon

"Ventured out to White Taro on a nice, sunny Saturday afternoon. It was already pretty full past midday, but managed to quickly get a seat outside...."

Randomness_of_existence

"Great Vietnamese fusion food - in a cute cafe with friendly service. Don't expect Pho in the traditional sense - we all had their WT Pho Bo- rich..."

Omnivore

"The problem with Sydney's Vietnamese cuisine is that it looks so fresh and vibrant in photos, we can be lured, by platforms like Instagram, into..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Cute little cafe. Got the maple bacon waffles. Great presentation but a bit too sweet for breakfast. Waffles were really light and crispy. Steak..."

Dreamer Down Under

"Surprisingly good! Grilled chicken burger with nice mayo, lobster waffles is nice but don't need to add the extra $5 for truffles, unless u wonder..."

Cqljyk

"White Taro is now open for dinner. It has been operating as a breakfast and brunch place but has been open for dinner for a week now. Great little..."

Thewhereto

"Angie Hong is in the kitchen. The food is coming out thick and fast. If you've always lusted over the Instagram pics that are #mondayhongdinners,..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Perfect brunch style View fusion! I'm in love ❤️The baguette was amazing, plus beautifully cooked beef stew Bo Kho. Will definitely try..."

Aipe Kristin

"Their deconstructed banh mi is very photogenic. Love it so much and couldn't believe that there is a slice of pork belly that beautiful on my plate...."

Melissa Gabriele

"A hip, modern Asian-Australian cafe has huge appeal to me and I’m pleased this is so close to where I live!. I’ve been meaning to try this little..."

Andy Quan

"I had the wild mushrooms breakfast which was nice but the flavours were not very strong. I would probably try the breakfast bun next time as a friend..."

Phfat

"What happens when you want to see a friend, have a mad craving for waffles, and it is a public holiday? Go have brunch at White Taro, of course...."

Joan

"So we wanted to walk all the way to Gratia, but didn’t quite make it there. Since the Hills Buses no longer go to Railway Square, it’s made us a..."

A Food Fable

"With a pretty big menu you’re bound to find at least one thing up your alley. After ooh-ing and ahh-ing over a few options, I settled for the no..."

Anna

"You had me at Vietnamese fusion…So, I’m a sucker for 2 things when it comes to cafés. 1) Anything Asian. Fusion, straight up, I..."

Sandy Shakes

"White Taro is a relatively new runner in Surry Hill’s ever-growing cafe scene. Setting up shop right opposite Reuben Hills on Albion Street, I’m..."

Andrea

"Poach your appetite with unique Vietnamese-inspired brunch flavours starting with the “smash'em'veggie” which had a good balance of taste and..."

Ningjaeats

"Great Vietnamese-inspired brunch menu. It's extremely cosy plus all their house-baked treats fill the space with warm aromas. Keen to go back and try..."

Ningjaeats

"After a bit of run around on Anzac Day my friends and I were lucky to find that white Tati was open for brunch! After easily getting a table I..."

Heidi

"Not sure where to head for brunch on Anzac Day a group of friends and I luckily stumbled across White Taro. A tiny little cafe with an extensive..."

Kate Dougherty

"Fantastic hidden gem in Surry hills area! Really amazing food. Big portions and top quality ingredients. Staff were really good and friendly and..."

Douglas Rice

"Went there for brunch today, ordered the traditional Vietnamese pho. Must say that this was the best tasting pho I've ever eaten. Only waited..."

Crystal Tran

"White Taro is a new addition to Sydney’s cute cafés scene. It is located on the corner of Albion and Belmore streets, just up the road to the ever..."

Nadae Cherradi

"Holy yum!!!! A really cool place that was way too hard to decide what to order because of the many amazing options on the menu! In the end..."

Thehappymedium

"（English review below）至今吃过最好的vietnamese fusion..."

JZY

"Wogh, i really highly recommended this place for breakfast or lunch! Taste so good. And the food is without msg! U should try the noodle (i forgot..."

Ivan Lim

"It is a brave venture that sets up shop just across the road from a powerhouse cafe and roaster of the calibre of Reuben Hills. White Taro though,..."

Coco And Vine

"Friday waffle date with my gal pal at a little cafe close to work. My friend got the sweet waffles which looked yum. I got the bacon waffles and..."

Thefoodbotherer

"When I came back to Sydney, this new cafe in Surry Hills was right on my radar. Once my friend told me she had visited and really enjoyed it, we..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"Fusion menu with delicious choices that were presented beautifully! The staff were very friendly and our brunch was enjoyed in a lovely, relaxing..."

Seeaych

"I ordered my usual avocado based dish also known as the Smashed Vegie here (avocado, two eggs, a beetroot sauce and some leafy greens on top of soy..."

Samanthawxlow

"Went there specifically for their Vietnamese style breakfast. Very nice for ambience, a bit expensive for their deconstructed banh mi. I would think..."

Daisy Chen

"Long time no brunch! This post isn't actually backdated unlike my previous ones (and the ones to come). Had a break during summer school today, so..."

Elisa Li

"This restaurant is actually quite small. Getting a table for 5 was quite a struggle but it was totally worth it. Had the salted caramel bacon..."

Stellarskyes

"White Taro is lovely cafe in Surry Hills featuring some very creative and interesting dishes. Their fried chicken charcoal burger is truly a sight to..."

DroolWorthyWorld

"This is a place with enormous potential. The menu is really good and they're in a great spot. We ordered the deconstructed banh mi and the viet..."

Kai Luv

"I just found a new favorite brunch place of mine! I recently went on a brunch date with Mr.P. Since he needed a private catch up with me on a regular..."

The Hungry FoodTech [shirley.gondo]

"Just as we know that the sun always rises in the east, that Friday is the best day of the week and breakfast is the most important meal of the day -..."

2 Hungry Guys

"I’m taroble at intros, so I’m just going to tell you to try taro.White Taro, specifically. It’s the newest cafe to pop up in Surry..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Another day, another newly opened Surry Hills cafe to check out. This time it's White Taro on Albion street; a lovely little spot with a menu..."

Missklicious

"the store hide in a small corner in surry hill, but if you walk inside, they have tables at backyard as well. Very nice when the weather is good...."

Tastingthecloud

"Even Surry hills have so many places to have brunch, the "White Taro" you should not miss. Good location, comfortable environment and nice staff. To..."

JACKSON FENG

"Very nice little café in Surry Hills!The top 3 must try items here are:1. Deconstructed banh mì2. Vietnamese chicken..."

Johnny Pan

"Vietnamese Ninja!!!This little café located in the Surry hills offers a Vietnamese influence on the menu, surprising it does pretty well and I do..."

Asian Food Ninja

"Nice location, super comfortable and relaxing interior and friendly service. But most importantly, great food. Now granted, I only had the one dish,..."

Princess_Porky

"Came up to Sydney for a weekend, and enjoyed a lovely brunch at the newly opened White Taro. The baked eggs bo koh was simply delicious - the beef..."

Ali T

"Tasty 'Banh Mi' if you r a pork belly lovers (but please don't expect a huge piece), you must try. For the Choock broth (Noodle soup) dish, it could..."

Bear_eating Nice Food

"Last weekend’s choice of place to brunch was a no-brainer, I have to say. This place has become the talk of the town, not only because it was..."

Nathalie Christiansen

"Came by Saturday for breakfast around 930am I have been wanting to eat at this restaurant for a while as I have seen so many beautiful food photos..."

Pollo_pesce_me

"White Taro, a newly opened cafe in Surry Hills, is joining the list of some of the famous dining spots in the neighborhood with its range of..."

Let's Nomnom

"White Taro is one of the newest addition to the Surry Hills cafe scene. I love that almost everything is home made - the baked goodies look..."

Liana Li

"White Taro is one of Surry Hill’s newest cafes bringing with it a fusion between traditional Vietnamese concepts and Australian breakfast fare. It..."

IFat

"Delicious food that's beautifully presented - it's literally art on a plate. So for those who love to feed their cameras, I guarantee you will have a..."

Michhh

"One of my fav cafe in Surryhills! I came here for brekkie. I had good coffee and bread with poached eggs. It was so delicious, the eggs is really..."

Erika-Anne

"A small cafe on Albion St. serving Western cafe dishes with Vietnamese twist !We had the Baked Eggs Bo Kho, Aussie Brekky with the pretty purple..."

Monica

"Amazing customer service ! Very friendly staff. Food was great, ordered a granola bowl and veggie platter. Poached eggs were runny and well cooked...."

Camille

"Fantastic food with friendly smiling service. The location is super convenient (on a quiet street in Surry Hills and so close to Central Station)and..."

Andre Cardoso

"Croissants fresh from the oven is reason enough to kick off your day at White Taro. Perfectly poached eggs is another. Great coffee is a bonus. But..."

Abe Khamis

"Hands down one of the best burgers ive had at a cafe. The chips are substantial and filling, not fluffy full of air. The patty was fresh, generously..."

Lawrence Shi

"The food is "so good"....coffee is meh...doesn't pack a punch but don't let that deter you from visiting this place. Throughly enjoyed the small..."

Keestu Tappali Ekanathan

"The flame grilled chicken baguette was really difficult to eat, but was really good nonetheless. The order took a really long time but in..."

bella bella

"Nice cafe. The iced vietnamese coffee was great on a hot day. The What the Pho had a grandma, Homely feel to it but we enjoyed the corn..."

Wyn L

"An intimate cafe with Vietnamese fusion elements. Serves some delectable dishes, make sure to get seated in the back porch..."

Ken C

Hong Ha

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"Loved by the locals of Mascot, and opened at 5:45am everyday, it makes a good pit stop before flying out ✈ Classic is the way to go with..."

Lisafoodadventures

"Amazing flavour, same quality everytime. I don't mind queuing. Our family loves it. Fresh food, tasty sandwiches. Yum yum yum.... We tried them many..."

Kathy Lascano

"Every time we go pass here there is always a queue outside which is usually an indication it’s good and we’d have to say we agree, we love the..."

Britt And Shane

"During lunch, there is a long line, so try arrive slightly earlier or go later. Pretty up there in terms of one of the best pork rolls I've eaten in..."

Mwaeats

"Got takeway pork rolls from here. Quality of the bun is really top notch. Its crispy on the outside and soft inside. Pork slices are really nice and..."

Albert Murdiono

"Amazingggg and the rolls are always crispy and warm. This place is definitely my favorite which is why i keep coming back. Try this place out! You..."

Carla

"Pretty good pork rolls, not giving it a 5 star because the marrickville one is still the best one.The pork is good, carrots are crunchy,..."

Hayley

"always count on this place for the best vietnamese rolls in sydney! I absolutely love their chicken one; they load it with fresh yummy salad and dont..."

Rakelg

"I found the opportunity on the weekend to get out to Hong Ha. I have heard from a few people that the best banh mi is a contest between Hong Ha and..."

BrandonK

"They deleted my last review of this place because I'm assuming I mentioned the name of a political party that was popular in Germany around the early..."

Almost_Inedible

"Well this is where it all started for me with the Vietnamese rolls. Nothing compares to this joint. They are simply the best. The line ups can be..."

MizTea_SydneyFoodCritiX

"Best chicken rolls ever.. love the spring rolls as well .. staff can be a bit abrupt but they are busy & the food is good so worth the wait &..."

Kat

"I'm not going to bother debating Hong Ha versus Marrickville pork roll because they're both so good that it's really just a matter of personal..."

Fat Boi

"As long you wanted to wait on the long queue, you will have a really pork roll from this shop.Freshly baked bread, outside is so crispy and..."

Culinary Artist

"The ladies on the counter really rude and literally screamed at us. The roll was OK. I love the bread, really crunchy. But overall not overwhelmingly..."

Risa

"- Really good foodThe banh mi is delicious with fresh bread rolls. I've tried chicken, pork and meatball, they're all good. Salad bowls..."

Kookaburra

"Next only to Marrickville in Sydney. Awesome Pork Rolls with super fast service. Worth the wait and hype. Try there BBQ Pork rolls which are equally..."

Pradeep Gunasekaran

"Saw that this place is popular for their banh mi so O decided to stop by. The shop was quite busy around lunchtime on a Sunday. I got the BBQ pork..."

LittleM

"Hand downs best chicken roll! The roll is what makes this combo, it's fresh crusty but still soft inside. The chilli they use is hot! And if your..."

Avalon

"Solid pork roll - the bread is great, crispy and flaky on the outside but still soft on the inside. The meat is fresh and the pate is nice and..."

I'm Hangry

"Best roll ever!!!!! Ever thought the lines are out door and down the street it's worth the wait. Always get chilli but half it cos it can be..."

Ashleigh Bennett

"Super nice chicken rolls. Very fresh, tasty and especially the bread, it's light and crispy. They bake their own bread.The pastries are also..."

Kk007

"Always amazing! Been going here for upwards of fifteen years and the product is consistently fresh and service delightful. All of the rolls, rice..."

Dizappointed

"This is the first time I've had a Vietnamese roll so maybe I'm not the best critic. All I know is that I really enjoyed it and for $5.50 it's..."

Kerri

"This bakery make own rolls. So crispy and delicious! I've queue up in a line all the way to the end of the street before but worth wait. Best chicken..."

Leena

"Hong Ha is a nice clean bakery serving reasonably priced Vietnamese rolls. I always see the long lines outside, needless to say - it was worth the..."

Mzlanah

"My go to joint for fresh, deliciously creamy banh mi! Regardless of if you get pork or chicken, the mayo, pate and pickled carrots are sooooo good!..."

Knitteddy

"Hong Ha, there are many haters out there, but there are more lovers. The lines don't lie. I have frequented this Mascot institution many times over..."

Thewhereto

"A Mascot staple! We all love Hong Ha! One of THE BEST hangover cures!!! 😄 I can't handle their chilli though, it's a bit too much heat for me. But..."

Gabriela R

"My favourite is the chicken roll. The bread is crispy and fresh and the inside is soft. I like extra mayo. Food is made quickly and has a strong..."

Sweetandyummie

"One of the best Banh Mi spots in Sydney, hands down. There's not much places that can compare, aside from the few in Marrickville, but hands down,..."

Marcela Purnomo

"The chicken roll here is surprisingly good. I certainly favor their chicken roll over pork. The problem here is the line during lunch hours as it is..."

Andy Cheng

"I cannot stress my love for Hong Ha. A regular for work lunching, you can't beat their delicious Banh Mi for $5. There is a real reason the queues..."

TrufflePig

"One of the best & popular Vietnamese Bahn Mi spots in Sydney, this place is always jam packed with people & flavour in their rolls. The lines are..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"after dropping my mom from the airport, I decided to go to this place since it's quite near from the airport. This place is always busy everyday...."

Jessenia Jauw

"Passed by this place a lot and saw that there was always a long queue here. Finally decided to give this place a try. When I ordered the BBQ Pork..."

/\DELE

"A hit and miss at times. On occasions the bread roll can be a little bit stale. The fillings can also be a little bit scarce. However at times when..."

Foodie85

"This is place has one powerfully hot chicken chilli hot dog rolls. The rolls contain stripped chicken meat, Mayo, coriander, and chilli. Its..."

Avishkar

"After waiting ten minutes to reach the front of the queue (which I consider a good sign more than an inconvenience), I ordered the bbq pork roll..."

ThatFoodDude.

"Equal best pork roll in Sydney (alongside Marrickville Pork Roll). The bread is crusty and fresh, the fillings are tasty and the flavours are in..."

Onara

"==== Last updated 28 Nov 2015 ===Today is probably the worst day to visit Hong Ha. Normally the short lady wants us to place order one by..."

Passionate Foodies

"Hong Ha's did not disappoint!! A friend told me about these chicken rolls you just HAD to have. I'm like ok, I love chicken, but how different..."

?Treva♥️'s Food?

"Passing by Botany road noticed a huge line in front of this bakery so I stopped by to try much hyped Vietnamese rolls. I waited about 10mins and..."

Pollo_pesce_me

"Debates rage about Sydney's best pork roll and Hong Ha is up there will the best. Made to order using warm crunchy bread. Pork rolls are great..."

Rayzzz

"Much talk and hype has been made of Hong Ha in the battle for Sydney's best pork roll. I came in with high expectations having been dazzled by..."

Featured Eats

"The best ever pork rolls you can get in Sydney!! The bread is so fresh, warm and crunchy on the outside but so soft inside. The sauce they use is..."

Alisa Nakamura

"Best chicken roll place ever!!! Been going to Hong Ha for over 10 years 👌🏼A cheap eat that doesn't comprise on good taste,..."

Aditi Das

"Good old Banh Mi. Hong Ha is one of my go to places for Banh Mi (Vietnamese Pork Roll).90% of the time you will need to queue up to this place,..."

Willxia1

"For some reason that day i decided to walk from Botany to Redfern and on the way made a quick pitstop into the infamous Hong Ha. In fact there was a..."

FoodsterAu

"Best pork roll... Love their mayo but unfortunately they don't sell it... Although we are 30 mins drive away but always come during the weekend for a..."

Lei Song

"The chicken rolls are great, the bread is crisp. Made right in front of you. There are long lines and it's worth the wait. Fried spring rolls are..."

Alexandra

"Deliciously spicy chicken and pork rolls. The queues are always ridiculously long but the staff are super speedy so the wait time is not too bad...."

Laura B

"Awesome rolls unbelievable!! there rolls!! So tasty must visit!! Worth the wait best ever..Fresh as smells delishes in thereI want another..."

Nathan Hall

"Dirt cheap rolls -pork, chicken etc in a cracking roll baked by the truck load behind the ever efficient staff knocking the magic together at a rate..."

Martin C

"Get Hong Ha'd. Great pork rolls, good price. Line is usually long but moves fast. I have tried the pork roll, chicken roll and meatball roll. They..."

Teh_broomstick

"Went on sat around 1pm lines were long..but moved quickly. Was definitely worth the wait. We got a pork roll and a bbq pork roll. Bread and fillings..."

Rebezca186

"I'd say I'm a regulat. Probably demolished over 100 chicken with chilli rolls. Awesome taste. Fresh, cheap and never gets old. Just a pain to wait in..."

J.R

"Hong Ha is something of a legend in the local area. Since at least 1991, this Vietnamese eatery has been pumping out banh mi, traditional Vietnamese..."

The Set Menu

"I said the best roll hands down! I love my bread crispy on the outside and soft in the inside... My favourite is chicken banh mi ^^ But dont mind the..."

The Hungry FoodTech [shirley.gondo]

"As I bit into the fresh crisp of the bread roll, only then I realized that this was not just a plain chicken sandwich. The umami flavor of the soy..."

Darryl Lin

"A and I have driven the straight road that connects Sydney and Canberra a few times now and I can confidently say it is always made better when we..."

Natalie Tierney

"the ingredents are fresh, the Vietnamese mayo, butter pate is to die for…. If you haven't had the pleasure of devouring one of these famous Pork..."

TinqO

"Still as good as the first time!. Get the chicken rolls with a spring roll, the taste of it is nothing like anywhere else! You will not regret the..."

Miss Deliziosa

"Meat balls. Its just a hole in the wall and I rate this a good option to grab a quick Vietnamese style chicken roll. I have tried all the rolls..."

Jasew

"Good selection of fillings. Bread is crispier than most bakeries I have been but also a bit more expensive. My crispy pork was a bit too fatty for my..."

Enyi

"Foods was great, watch out as limited supply on certain items like spring roll for example. It's better to visit early during the day. 2:30pm Long..."

Gary Cheung

"Still one of the best Banh Mi in town. Crispy bread roll, right balance of savoury from the sauce and sourness from the pickles and freshness from..."

Jaime Che

"Good Bahn mi rolls. Very popular with locals, always lines of people waiting. I had the roll with lemon grass chicken $9 which was nice but the..."

Rhys T

"The premier pork roll shop in the Eastern Suburbs. They also have a shop in Bondi Beach. They serve the traditional pork roll on a crispy Vietnamese..."

David Chy

"Probably my second favourite Banh Mi in Sydney. They don't jam pack the roll as much as I would like, but the flavours are fantastic. Service is very..."

Matthew Yong-O'Gorman

"Unbelievably amazing. Honestly. I can't get over their bread, it literally crisps off and melts in your mouth. Each time, never had a bad roll! The..."

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