It certainly seems as if this place didn't last all that long, but then again having look at the…read morereviews elsewhere (a place that happens to be a lot more forgiving that does Yelp), I can sort of see why. However, I did quite like it, though of course this is one of those places that offer both eastern and western dishes. Honestly, while that does sort of work in Asia, it does quite do so in the heart of Melbourne.

Setup: saw the sign for pho burgers?!…read more The better: food is quite good! Pho-ger and Miss Piggy (thit nuong) were really tasty, Spicy beef noodle soup (bun bo hue) was decent for non-authentic Vietnamese place. Beer and wine available! The lesser: tables were very small and packed very close together Observations: Good enough for a VN food craving along with some innovative menu options.

Went back here a few nights ago, after a long time in Adelaide…read more It's still the same cheap feed, and it's generally good stuff, but I think the quality is slipping just a little bit. My beef curry wasn't quite as tender as I remember the last one, and my partner's ginger duck noodle dish had a hell of a lot of gristle in it to the point of it not being particularly nice or edible. So at the moment, I've got to give them only three stars for the food, but they keep star #4 just because where else can you get a curry at 2am?

Great hawker food that is affordable and consistent. Truely authentic and average service. Good…read morequick eat restaurant in general.

Blok M to me was recommended by an Indonesian local. When I asked her what to get, she said…read moreeverything. My friend who I was having dinner with wasn't so keen as she can't stand fishy food, eats chicken only if it's on a leg, and would rather eat veggies. However, she ended up enjoying the food as much as I did. There is not much table service. It's a small restaurant. When we walked in, we didn't find anyone to serve us and chairs were already up on a table. A woman finally stood behind the counter. We had to order and pay at the counter with no split billing allowed. Self-service for cutlery and disposable plastic cups (the ones you find around water coolers) I guess this is what you get for generous portions and cheap dishes. My friends and I ordered the tongseng ayam, ayam balado and spring rolls. The grilled chicken was so tender and deliciously flavoured. I liked the sambal that came with it (it is quite fishy and is spicy). The tongseng ayam is delicately flavoured with some coconut milk (not as thick and creamy as thai curries) with poached chicken in it. Not enough chicken but still filling. The prawn spring rolls were average. They tasted like they had the fake "seafood" meat in them which I don't really enjoy. I loved the rice crackers that came with the tongseng ayam. Service was quick. Food was very satisfying. Really recommend! Will definitely go back to try more.

SQUEEE! I have just found delicious Indonesian and its affordable!…read more My friend and I had only 30 minutes to eat before we had to be at a Laneway Learning class at Little Mule and we found this gem. I had the grilled squid which came with rice and a side salad, it was accompanied with a tasty peanut sauce, very pleased.My friend had Mei Goreng and that was flavoursome and authentic, she even had enough to take home with her - says a lot about serving size. Its a little bit like Christmas when you find a place that you can say has pretty decent food and isn't going to burn a hole in your pocket. Very pleased with Blok M and I can see myself returning very soon.

Last Thur. Lunch. The experience was terrible at the new establishment. Nice and clean but the…read morefood two dishes " Hor Fun (no wok hee, the beef was blend, sambal ? No chili oil for an Asian Chinese place is a NO NO NO , but you would think new place, new menu , " NOPE !!! " No new stuff to try. The menu was pretty limited like the old one. I think those chefs need to really learn from ROCK KUNG or LASKA KING (female) chef mind you !!!!! Atleast, the No.20 and Ipoh " kinda pass. Don't think I will come back any time soon. It gives the Malaysian brand a bad name !!! 2 / 10 food experience !!!

Had lunch, ordered Assam Laksa and a variety of Tong Tou Foo with noodles. Having tried Malaysian…read morefood in LA, Houston, NY and Vancouver, the taste and quality was excellent. Prices were reasonable, will definitely be back. Looks like they are also in the process of moving to a larger space 30-40m away, currently under construction.

I would definitely make a booking here if you're wanting to dine here for dinner. This place gets…read morereally packed and more often than not, they turn you away saying they're booked. They have gluten free options, which is not too tricky to find anyway in a Vietnamese Restaurant. I try not to venture out and get anything other than the Bun - Lemongrass and Beef. They come in big serves but normally it's so delicious I eat it all. I've tried a few other dishes but nothing that gets me too excited. The Spicy Bean Curd (Bean Curd lightly deep fried, tossed with spices, chilli and onion and served on a garden salad) however, I would order again, and again, and again. The specials seem to be not so special as they've been the same for a few months. I'm not complaining tho because the peking duck rice paper rolls are delicious. Packed with filling and served with a delicious sauce. The service is not amazing, and if they put you upstairs and there's a large group booking, you probably won't be able to have a conversation with the person next to you as the room seems to get realllllly loud. They have an outdoor option which is useful in the summer, not so much when it's cold.

Tien Dat is one of the most frequented places in the Box Hill strip, it's hard to find an empty…read moretable and you definitely need to call and book. The food choices are excellent here and great value, Bun to Seafood Soup, Fried rice to Rockling Fish you are spoilt for awesome choices in Asian cuisine. Don't expect amazing service, they are sometimes also slow out of the kitchen.

First of all - mad kudos to whoever updated the business information to include the opening hours!…read moreThat really helped out a lot and proved my point that Yelp is extremely useful and all my friends should sign up for it. Yelp isn't paying me for this advertising. And by advertising I mean annoying my friends. Anyway... I came here with a group of friends and we were seated right away. Ambiance: It's pretty small and I imagine it is a place that is fairly popular and therefore constantly busy, so it is definitely worth it to book ahead. I came on a Sunday night and managed to get a table, but don't bet on it. Customer Service: Our waitress was attentive and helpful despite the mad rush. One thing I do have to suggest is to bring all the food at the same time when it's a group, that way everyone can eat at the same time without having an odd few people out. Food: I ordered the Crispy Chicken w/ Rice and it was fantastic! The chicken was tender with ample amounts of flavour and lemony zest soaked in, the rice was well made, priced at less than 10 dollars... yep, nothing wrong with that dish! I haven't had a bite from any of my friends' dishes, but received pretty good reports from everybody. --- I would definitely come here again and it is near the top for one of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne. NOTES: ~ They don't have too many options for Pho. If you're seeking only Pho and want a decent selection, it's probably best to try another place.

We discovered this place on one of our regular walks down Brunswick St to Coles and in the window…read moresaw a lady devouring what looked like the most delicious bowl of laksa. Made a note to comeback to try it and boy am I glad to make this discovery! The restaurant was 2/3rds full on a Tuesday night and surprisingly the service was quite good. We had the: entree sized vegetable laksa $5.50 - 9/10; beef and beef balls pho $10 - 7.5/10; rice vermicelli with grilled pork $12 - 8.5/10 Finding a good Vietnamese restaurant within walking distance from home is pretty amazing especially considering Richmond is just a tad too far for a stroll. We were both pretty happy here and most definitely would be back.

Was not impressed, poor service took half an hour to bring out food. Staff growled when asked for…read moreextra bowls and pointed to go and get it from the front counter. Tempura somehow tasted like an off banana fritter. Dumplings are not on par with box hill area, tasted like reused dishwasher water, figuratively speaking. Will never return or recommend this place to anyway.

The many times we've been there, NEVER disappointed. More or…read moreless, always the same order ... Spring Onion Pancakes to start, sometimes they are burnt, so asked for another one ... followed by Fried Pork Dumplings or steam if you prefer. Stewed Beed Noodle with Handmade noodles, is just a MUST ... soup/stock I'm not too sure how much MSG used or just plain tasty? Beef Brisket is just brittle and soft, bits of fats ... The occasional Fried Rice and Shanghai Fried Noodles if we have a larger group. Always reminds me of the good old days, simpler, tasty food. Try to come in before the lunchtime crowd, say 11 am or after 1.30 pm, especially if you have a larger crowd with you.

Saigon Rose is one of my all time favourites for authentic Vietnamese cuisine in Prahran. It's a…read moregreat option for very generous servings of more than affordable meals in a casual, relaxed and laid back atmosphere. It does however tend to get very busy on the later nights as well as weekends, so call ahead to secure a table. There are lots of great things on the menu, any of the fried starters like Crispy Spring Rolls, Fried Calamari or Stuffed Chicken Wings are perfect to nibble on while you wait for mains. Main courses I've loved have been Rice Vermicelli with Grilled Pork or the Chicken, Chilli and Lemongrass Stir Fry, Yum! Another great draw card to Saigon Rose is the fact that it is BYO, corkage is about $8 and with all the main meals costing well under $20 it is easy to walk away from Saigon Rose with a full belly and plenty of change still in your pocket.

Saigon Rose is an unassuming Vietnamese restaurant down the Prahran end of Chapel Street…read more It was a last minute decision and we were lucky to get a table for 6, the place was packed! Nonetheless we were first met with much crying and tearing of the hair upon discovering that the Pho was not available for dinner! We quickly settled on the mains to share, lemon chicken (theirs comes out as delicious sliced chicken breast, not little balls of mystery meat), salt and pepper fried tofu (not the best I've had but ok), beef with chilli and lemon grass, a vegetable dish, and rice. The entrees we had were the rare beef salad (excellent!) and... and this is the kicker... banana chicken. Initially we ordered this because we were curious. Banana chicken you say? What on earth is that? None of us had seen it on a menu before. The description was strange, banana and chicken on toast with plum sauce. It sounded quaint. We ordered for the hell of it. MIND. BLOWN. This stuff is amazing. It's crispy, its soft, its salty, its sweet, the deep fried crumb on the outside is crunchy, the plum sauce is tangy. It's like the unholy love child (I say that a lot, don't I?) of a banana fritter and a chicken schnitzel wrapped up in a grilled cheese sandwich. Except there isn't any cheese. It's difficult to describe and sounds strange but it works. Go here. Order Banana Chicken. You're welcome.