Nicole E.

Nice to find a good pho spot here down under. We came upon this spot after a bit of internet searching. It was quite busy for a late afternoon, a good sign for a good hotpot and lots of Asians inside, made it look more legit. We all got the beef pho, it was tasty as usual, a nice soup base broth. The usual veggies to make it more balance and the sriracha, hoisin and chili to make it even more flavorful.

Teresa V.

Not as good as I'd like it to be. The service is efficient but it's different from Canada - people here don't work for tips so don't expect them to wait on you. I got grilled pork chop on rice - the portion was huge and was nicely plated. However, the meat was super dry and had minimal lemongrass flavour. I liked that their chilli was actually chopped up chilli pieces. Just an FYI, there's a 50 cents charge if you get a takeout container - something I'm not used to in Canada

Janice L.

What a great find. If you are hungry in the morning, head over to haymarket area (Chinatown, Korean town and Thai town) and stores are open and there are choices. I saved this Vietnamese restaurant in my Yelp and Trip advisor account. This Vietnamese restaurant is a things up. The bun bo hue (spicy beef noodle soup) had the right vegetables and the soup was flavorful. You can ask for free hot tea.

Ann L.

I completely agree with others, that this is a great no-frills place for excellent pho!! For those from out of town, some of the pictures seem to be of a different location; the one on George street is a store front, not in a mall, and isn't anywhere near as fancy as some of the pictures. We all had the cooked beef pho which was perfect for the somewhat chilly, damp day outside. The broth is made in house per the story on the wall, and based on what I tasted, I tend to believe them! The portions are as huge as others have described, so I really doubt anyone will leave hungry! We also had some of the spring rolls which were good as well, but the pho is the star! One slightly quirky thing; instead of extra plates for appetizers that will be shared (such as spring rolls), and instead of paper napkins or paper towels, they put boxes of kleenex on each table. At first I thought the kleenex was for runny noses from warm, spicy dishes, but it became apparent that this was to be a multi-purpose box of tissues. My advice...do NOT put a springroll on a tissue unless you'd like to eat tissue with your springrolls! Might not be a bad idea to bring some paper towels or napkins from elsewhere when dining here.

Mel T.

Three friends and I stumbled upon this place around 9, after strolling around Darling Harbour. It wasn't busy but I'm sure it's more crowded in the daytime, especially since it's in a mall. I ordered the vermicelli with spring rolls ($13), which is my go-to dish at Vietnamese restaurants. It's a little different than the food I'm used to having in the Viet restaurants in Brooklyn, but it was pretty good. The service was kind of bad though. Each time we tried to get the waiter's attention (or he could have been the owner - he had that boss attitude about him, and not in a good way), it took at least two tries until he finally decided to look in our direction. It's like he couldn't be bothered with our petty requests. They messed up my friend's order, brought it back and it still wasn't right. But at that point, she was so hungry that she didn't even care anymore and just ate it. My advice? Get the food to go (if possible). That way, you can get the food without having to deal with the service.

Ferdinand W.

Craving on Vietnamese food, so I decided to have Bun Dac Biet for the second time this week. The dish is consist of pork meat ball, shredded 18701590786pork, minced prawns, grill pork, spring roll and rice vermicelli, on top of that fried onion to make your taste bud goes wild! It will cost you $14, but hey it's cheaper than go to vendor by the side road in Hanoi (plane ticket already cost to you $800 .. ) The dish bring back memories of my food journey while I was travelled to Vietnam earlier this year. Flavor as good as I experienced back in Hanoi, I wish also they serve egg coffee.. I did order durian and avocado shake.. Oh my.. So good I have to order 1 more for take away.... I'm happy with over all experience, less than $20, and not bad for food and drink they are serving

Khoi P.

This is becoming my preferred franchise for Viet spciy beef noodle soup in Sydney. The other branches include Canley Heights and Eastwood. The house special is Bun Bo Hue - spicy beef vermicelli soup. Although nothing ever compares to mum's version, Pho Gia Hoi is a decent alternative. The broth is flavorsome and full of goodies like and the plate of vegetables include herbs, shredded cabbage and lettuce. At $12 for a large bowl, it's a good meal especially on a cooler night or those harsh winter days in Sydney. I have tried a few of the entrees at this place including the spring rolls and rice paper rolls and have to say they are ordinary at best. The rice dishes aren't bad but I really don't rate the Pho at all. Stick to the house special is my suggestion. Service is fast and efficient however the kitchen does get backed up during peak periods for certain dishes. Stick with the noodle soups and you'll get your food pretty quick. Like most Asian 'fast food' joints, do not expect your food to come out at one hit or in any particular order if you're dining with a group. Just eat when your dish comes out instead of waiting for the others as your meal will get cold!

Morenita C.

In one word? Yummylicious!! I came here a day after trying the next door Pasteur, and what a difference! The good reviews don't lie. This place is a little gem, with super fresh ingredients and tasty Vietnamese food. I ordered the prawn and pork rolls rolled up in moist rice paper, they were perfect. It was hard to put them down. What was cool here is that unlike some places, you can order just 2 for $5 and not be stuck with extra food and pay extra when you're just one person dining. I also got the raw beef soup. It was a treat. Although the broth was not what I'm used to, it was still very nice, and the beef was so tender and fresh! The fixings you get - bean sprouts etc, we're all very fresh as well, as you would expect from a good Vietnamese pho place. I saw they have some interesting drinks here but I didn't try any because I felt like having a coffee rather, however, others do recommends their shakes and beverages. The prices are very fair as well, all across the menu. One person will spend no more than $20 AUD here for a starter + main. Bring cash. Good experience overall, glad I came by to fix the bad taste left by the next door spot. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is my personal all time favorite in Montreal (Canada) -- the ever amazing Pho Lien! Try it if you're in Montreal, it's on Côte des Neiges boulevard.

Mine G.

Amazing!!! Great price, great help. Fresh ingredients. Fresh condiments. Great coffee & tea. The bun bo hue dac biet was super good and they even offered to make it less spicy but it was perfect with a nice cold one. The staff showed us how to properly eat and very politely waited to see if my friend and I needed any further assistance. Authentic food from my Vietnam experience.

Judy M.

Great service by the Vietnamese ladies. Food is quick and perfect size. I went there twice on the same day. Gets busy during lunch period.

Nancy Y.

This place is right next to the Pyrmont bridge, right at the entrance of the harbourside mall. They serve hot tea on the table, so you can just pour yourself. This place gets busy when there is an event in the area. Overall the food is okay. Not good, but not too bad too. Nothing really stands out! Oh... Forgot to mention, this place provide a good range of sauce on the table with hot sauce, chill oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, hoisin sauce, and peanut sauce!!!