I was disappointed that they were not open on time one morning. I tried calling the phone number and it didn't seem to be the right number either. But that could have been a one time thing. The pho in Brisbane isn't like the pho in California. You get thai chilis instead of jalapenos, red onions instead of white, lemons instead of limes, and the broth is thicker. I can't say I like it better but it was different. I did like all the other dishes we ordered. The pineapple fried rice comes with large prawns in half a carved out pineapple. I'd say get anything with prawns here. Everything was fresh and the place was cozy and welcoming. read more

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A little hole in the wall for Vietnamese food recommended by our hostel :)! Very authentic and cute little shop for authentic Vietnamese eats! Overall a great yummy restaurant! Pros: - staff was friendly - food was fresh and efficient -crunch prawns were AMAZING - I haven't had these in the states! -pho was super fresh! Cons: -may not be the best for large groups as the shop was small itself read more

District 1 - Crunchy prawns! - Vietnamese Near Me - Fortitude Valley, QLD

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Such a fantastic little place! We were here for an early lunch so thankfully missed the lunch crowd. Service was fab with the loveliest, friendliest ladies making recommendations. Love the simple yet effective decor too with the unmistakable taste of Vietnam. The food was absolutely delightful especially the prawns wrapped in potato noodles and pork belly banh mi. The prawns were perfectly cooked and the potato noodles were beautifully crispy! The banh mi was delicious with just the right amount of crunch to the baguette. Also had the Vietnamese iced coffee which is in fact a frappe. Being a slow drinker, it lasted me all day! Will definitely be back at this casual little joint shortly! read more

District 1 - Prawns wrapped in potato noodles & pork belly banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Fortitude Valley, QLD

The owner is very friendly and we love the Vietnamese themed decor at this clean, fresh cafe on the edge of Fortitude Valley. At $10, this is the most we've ever paid for a bahn mi - but the District 1 version with roasted crispy skin pork belly is delicious. The pho ga - classic Vietnamese chicken noodle soup was very nice and full of great quality ingredients but not remarkable. It's a little bit more expensive than Inala, Darra or Sunnybank but this is reflected in the quality of the ingredients and the more central Brisbane location. read more

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Great little Vietnamese place at top end of Brunswick Mall (opposite Cloudland). Only discovered this place recently but LOVING having a good authentic Vietnamese place to go. Everything is made fresh - rice paper rolls are SO good - Bahn Mi is amazing & HUGE, bread is so crusty and awesome in thay special way that Vietnamese rolls should be. Staff are super friendly and will greet and say goodbye to almost everyone who comes in & out. Other faves include the Vietnamese Iced Coffee or Lemon Soda. Also save room for the Sweet Potato Fries, which come in sweet or savoury... Haven't tried sweet out as yet but it intrigues me... Looks a bit meh from the front walking past but do come in - well worth it read more

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District 1 is a very welcome addition to Chinatown and a very slick operation with a lot to love but a few limitations are holding it back from becoming a top flight destination for Viet cuisine. Chinatown has a number of quirks about it when taken as a whole. What it does well, it does exceptionally well. Thai Wi Rat and Enjoy Inn produce some of the finest Thai and Cantonese food in Brisbane. There's a really terrific tier of restaurants under them of places such as Green Tea, Red Lotus and Chinahouse which produce exceptionally nice food at great prices and both Yuen's and Burlington are highly dependable and comprehensive supermarkets. But there's frankly a lot of filler restaurants that are just not particularly good, and certainly very few that rise to the level of quality that is standard in Sunnybank or Darra and most of West End. These days the better are found in the surrounding streets. This is a real pity because for years and years, Chinatown was the perfect spot for an unlimited variety of cheap and cheerful eastern dining. This is no particular restaurant's fault, but a change of direction and some innovation would be very welcome. And District 1 is absolutely a step in the right direction. The layout is very on trend with counter service, a very casual vibe, keenly competitive pricing, no reservations and a small menu with a large selection of shared and snack options. It's fantastic to see a Viet owned and operated restaurant taking on this trend and owning it. District 1 is active on social and pushing word-of-mouth hard. Like them or otherwise, and I do, these are the directions restaurants and diners are moving in. Over two very pleasant visits, one on a public holiday Monday afternoon and one on a Wednesday after work, there's every sign this is paying off. On both occasions it was bustling with a younger set and tables were at a premium. I haven't tried their banh mi, still an oddly hard-to-find commodity in a city with a mature Vietnamese dining culture, but people are raving about them. The rice paper rolls are fantastic and it's great to see Viet barbecue featuring prominently. What Vietnamese cooks can do with a charcoal grill is astounding, so it's great to see it deployed liberally across the menu including betel wrapped grilled beef in the noodle salad section. It's a lovely dish and so is the bun bo hue I tried on my first visit but here's where we hit a hurdle. They are both quite good. There is nothing wrong with them at all. Absolutely nothing in either is bad, but there's a bit missing. There's a blandness to these dishes that I found slightly but not terminally jarring. I'm used to ordering a side of fresh chilli, I take my food with a preference towards volcanic. The chilli that arrived wasn't bird's eye but the longer variety, which is an insight into what's going on. Both dishes were in need of punching up, more herb, more chilli, more fish sauce and more sugar. In clarity, I am not suggesting these are bad dishes per se, but in a city where most people have been eating Viet for a very, very long time, a restaurant can be less restrained and take greater risks with their seasoning. Don't let this put you off. Really, really do try District 1, it's a great little spot and the prices are fantastic. It's also new and there's plenty of time to grow the menu and refine their offering. The Valley is changing and it's fantastic to see a Chinatown restaurant taking that evolution head on. read more

District 1 - Noodle with betel wrapped beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Fortitude Valley, QLD

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In the search for decent pho it's sadly lean pickings in the valley these days so I'm glad to find this place after my for years favourite place moved away. The components taste fresh and the broth tastes like broth not chemicals. The place is clean and the people are nice. read more

District 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Fortitude Valley, QLD

Hands down one of the best Banh Mi's I've ever had (pork belly)! So authentic, sweet little Vietnamese street food hide out; you'd walk past without noticing it. Cheap and cheerful vibe, fast and friendly service, basic furnishings but cute. Good for a quick snack on the run, lunch break for the locals, or a light and simple dinner before hitting the Valley bar scene. read more

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We finally made it to District 1 last Saturday for lunch. The reviews were great and as we checked out the menu at the door, a couple leaving gave us their unreserved thumbs-up. I had the Pho, a classic Viet beef noodle soup which was pretty good. Not great but I enjoyed it. M had the crispy pork Vietnamese spring rolls which, she tells me, were ok although the dipping sauce was sickly sweet. I suspect it was commercially made and came out of a bottle. But, we enjoyed it enough to head back yesterday for lunch. Oh what a difference a few days makes. Firstly, our server had to check the menu to see whether they actually sold what M asked for, Vietnamese duck spring rolls. Now, since the menu only has around 25 items on it, surely you would have some idea of what was on it. I chose the previously mentioned pork spring rolls and requested some fresh chilli be added to them for extra zing. At least our server had heard of them. Next disappointment, we were provided a bottle of chilled water which was appreciated on a hot Brisbane day, but folks, we all know that the tap water in Brizzo is disgusting. It tastes like it's been pumped straight out of the river and has a certain 'mud-like' taint to it. If you plan to serve tap water to your customers, please filter it first (and this goes for any restaurant in Brisbane). So after 10 minutes, M received her rolls and some satay dipping sauce (we couldn't do the sickly sweet chilli sauce again). Pretty bland really and needed the sauce to give them any flavour at all. Meanwhile, I awaited my pork rolls with anticipation, and waited, and waited.... Now considering that there were only four customers, including us, in the place, and three staff, you would foolishly think that the service would be pretty slick. Nup. Nearly 10 minutes later, I'm still waiting for my rolls. How long does it take 3 staff to make 3 spring rolls? Eventually, we had to bring it to their attention that when 2 people order 2 separate dishes, it is considered normal practice to deliver both dishes at around the same time. This caused them to spring into action and eventually I got my rolls. Fark me!! And so to the final disappointment of our experience. When I asked for a little fresh chilli to be added, I kind of expected that it would be distributed throughout the roll. Not one big lump of chilli at one end that kicks your ass with the first bite followed but bland, tasteless spring roll to follow each subsequent bite. District 1, you can do better. No, you should do better. If you wish to retain your good reviews, first, hire some staff that don't appear bored shitless and haven't got a clue about running a catering facility, and second, filter the water, please! read more

Great food and customer service. The food brought back fond memories of a trip to HCM City earlier this year. Authentic and full of flavour. read more

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Not sure what all the hype is about for this one, quality meal for reasonable price but not quite on the same level as neighbouring Vietnamese restaurants. Good good none the less. read more

District 1 - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Fortitude Valley, QLD

This has to be the best restaurant in Brisbane for Vietnamese street food! My boyfriend & I shared the pork belly band mi, Peking duck rice paper rolls (which were made to order & not pre-made like a lot of Vietnamese places) & the sweet potato chips with cinnamon & syrup .... Delicious!!! The food food was fresh & authentic ... Highly recommended for a cheap & cheerful dinner with friends! :) read more

Firstly, I have to say I had really high hopes for District 1 after hearing all the buzz. While I enjoyed my banh mi, there was not enough crispy pork belly and too much grilled onion. I think this must have just been bad timing as I've seen other people's photos of what looks like banh mi overflowing with pork. My friend had the duck Viet spring rolls, which contained slightly warm slices of perfectly cooked duck - delicious! Overall, it was ok, just let down by the banh mi. I will still go back and try other stuff on the menu. read more