So good the Vietnamese Peking style duck is soooo good. Really cool vibes and a great, well thought out menu read more

Miss Chu is the place for you! Boy does this place get busy, but understandably! There are many fresh Asian delicacies to share from traditional favourites, such as Shanghai Pork dumplings (which have their own unique Miss Chu taste), prawn and scallop dumplings to Vietnamese inspired warm vermicelli spring roll salads. I'm going to try the Prawn & Crab spring roll salad on my next visit next. Our party arrived at 12 noon and managed to score a table for four. The restaurant was completely full by the time we left. If you work in the city, Miss Chu also do office deliveries too. Very handy. read more

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Quick, fresh and fun Miss Chu's packs them in all day and night. They're best known for their rice paper rolls - peking duck, chicken and coconut, vegan, prawn and many other varieties on offer - but also pull the crowds in for their steamed dumplings, huge bowls of noodle salads and Wagyu Pho. Some have given the service "soup nazi" status for it's brusqueness, but I don't mind it. I'm usually at Chu's for something quick and get a bit of a kick out of the "come in, sit down, eat then nick off" flow of this place. Come summer, the frozen coconut juice blended with fruit (and vodka is you're game) are going to be "the" drink to order. Grown up alcoholic slurpees complete with a little cocktail umbrella? I Chu-Chu-Choose you, Miss Chu. read more

MissChu - Restaurants Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

I adore Miss Chu. It takes all the cheap deliciousness of Victoria Street, adds a few fancy touches and serves it up in the atmosphere of a pokey city bar. On my first visit I instantly fell in love with the roadside diner chic, but was a little bit nervous when it came to some of the slight variations to traditional Vietnamese dishes. Wagyu pho?! Why mess with what is already a perfect dish? But after tasting it I can appreciate where they're coming from. The pho is beautifully light and fresh, with the wagyu's texture fitting in nicely. The rice paper rolls are Miss Chu's specialty and are not to be missed, with unique combinations like prawn and green mango, and duck with banana flower. If you can't make it out of the office to try these delightful dishes, the menu is available for delivery within the CBD, or you can head in later in the evening and still get fed. Miss Chu is perfect for a late night meal - the dull lighting hides under eye circles, and carb loaded dishes full of vermicelli or rice soak up excess beer! read more

MissChu - Restaurants Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

I really want to love Miss Chu (& the duck rice paper rolls were the bomb), so I went back, and this time I ate in. This time they didn't put chilli in anything I ordered, YAY!!! Went the duck rolls again, duck pancakes (so so yum, a little on the small side though), mini pho (perfect size for someone that always wants pho but normally skips it so I can try multiples of other things) and spring rolls. It's a little hipster, hence a little bit pricier than Footscray or Richmond, but the food is tasty and the service is friendly & quick, and with hipster comes atmosphere that you don't get in the aforementioned suburbs. Miss Chu - I heart you! Fun Fact - ordering is done yourself with pencil & the menu - hence the "Tuckshop" read more

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MISS CHUUUUUUU! I love my delivery food, and within 1km of this little gem you can rice paper roll your way into the evening until your little heart is content. Otherwise grab and go from their order window. It's killer good food, especially the sashimi tuna rice paper rolls, and all their Wagyu Ph So like it says, you better Dial-A-Dumpling! read more

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Its been a little while since I been back to Miss Chu, I always remember their rice paper rolls, spring rolls and their rice which is a mixed of red rice and quinoa being delicious. This time around, we ordered the crab and prawn spring rolls which was delicious, crispy, maybe a tad small, the papaya salad with coconut dressing was so moreish, it was light, sweet with a little chilli and some crunch from the cashew and finally the lemon grass beef with green and red rice. This last dish was what I remembered from previous visit and I have been craving it, but I was quite disappointed with it. The wait staff was distracted, we asked for a couple of plate we were sharing our food, 10 minutes pass and nothing came (the restaurant was not full) and we asked another person who I was not sure if it as a waitress or someone who works in the kitchen as she was wearing an apron and a hair net (definitely not appropriate to be on the floor serving customers) and she brought us two little plates and was wiping it with a napkin before she handed it to us. My question is why did she do that? Was the plate not clean? It was wet? But we left it as she has a sour look on her face. I think it may take me a little while before I head back there again. read more

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While it seems like it's already all been said, i just wanted to jump on the bandwagon and say how much I love Miss Chu. The exotic rice paper rolls are the real drawcard. Choose from Tiger Prawn and Green Mango, Satay Chicken and Young Coconut, Free-range Egg Omlette with Avocado and Caramelised Onion, Sashimi Tuni, Roast Duck and Banana Flower and Vegan. The food manages that truly rare feat of being both light and filling. Don't miss it. read more

MissChu - Restaurants Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Really cute vietnamese place. It's a small place with not much space, but it has its own charm. Their food is good. Love their duck rolls to-go. This is my standard lunch when I am staying at the Marriott. read more

OBSESSED - this is the one word that best describes how I feel about Miss Chu! Let's first start by talking about the decor / fitout of this place! Its frontage is just oh so cute, emulating a Vietnam street side stall with a few tiny tables and crate type seats. Move along inside and you're in a small dining area that looks in on an open kitchen - I'll leave it up to you to look up at the lights to see what the lamps have been made from! Now onto the food....O.M.G...I'm even salivating right now as I am typing! All orders are made through a tuck shop order form where all food items are listed and you tick your desires away. My ticks always include the Tiger prawn & green mango rice paper roll...Peking duck pancake...Scallop & prawn steamed dumplings...BBQ pork char siu bun....Green papaya salad and the Prawn & crab net spring roll salad! Long list of ticks I know...but I just can't go without!...you'll know what I mean when you come here! Note: Even though Miss Chu is always packed...don't let this deter you. Due to the fast service in here I've never had to wait longer than 10 minutes for a table. read more

There's several reasons that I love the pants off this place. The food reminds me of home - when I was growing up, rice paper rolls, bun (vermicelli noodle salads) and pho were all staples in our house (I'm part Lao). I rarely get to eat these with my dad these days, but Chu's keeps me well acquainted with them. While Chu's family themselves are ethnically Vietnamese, they emigrated to Australia from Laos - their story is told in the giant copy of their Australian migration form used as wallpaper. The service can seem... abrupt at times, but it's not you. They are just ruthlessly efficient - and arguably they need to be, given the popularity of the place and the relatively small dining area. Chu's is about speed - get in, get your feed on, leave satisfied. Their Wagyu Pho? Most excellent for soothing a lurgy during the depths of winter. But if you're not a chilli-loving person, moderate your intake of the freshly sliced stuff served on the side with lemon, lest you inadvertently give yourself the ability to see through time. There's no DIY component beyond this either - all your herbs/garnishes come pre-inserted. Be sure to specify blandsville if you're one of those weirdos who doesn't like bean shoots or Vietnamese mint. Both the veg and barbecue pork steamed buns are great - there is a rumour going around that I can fit an entire one in my mouth, but that's neither here nor there. Also remember to remove the paper from underneath (unless you've got a fibre deficiency - in which case, help yourself). Also worth a look - the Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Salad, and anything on the Specials Board. The other reason this place rocks - they serve Beerlao. Nuff said. read more

I still feel uncomfortable overpaying for Asian food that I know I can get cheaper, often better, somewhere else. Or even home. NEVERTHELESS. I had a long overdue lunch catchup with a friend today who specifically wanted rice paper rolls; so Miss Chu it was. Given we were there at lunch, it was pretty chilled out. So chilled out that we didn't have any service for at least twenty minutes. But that's cool, because the menu was fun and I could have started a game of naughts and crosses. Food wise, I burnt my finger on the Peking duck pancake, which wasn't the only let down of that experience. The rice paper rolls were good though. And the rice vermicelli salad came with an abundance of soy sauce flavouring. The coconut juice blended with fruit (lychee and cucumber for me) is what made it all worth it though. Who would have thought chunky green stuff could taste so good? read more

I eat at Miss Chu a couple of times a week. The food is straightforward, tasty and above all else - quick. It's a get-in, get-out and get-on-with-something-else kind of place. The rice paper rolls are fantastic; the duck and banana flower being a favourite. They also have regular specials. You fill out your order by ticking off items on a pad. Gets pretty easy to get tick-happy and fill in half the menu. As a result, I always ordered too much food. Start off with a few things first. If you're still hungry you won't be waiting long when you order more. They are known for their delivery service, which sends (somewhat brave) bike couriers around the CBD. They are known to deliver to Rooftop bar, so if you ever find yourself unable to tear yourself away from the sunshine, give Miss Chu a call. read more

Brilliant spot. I'd had take away from the Toorak joint, but this was the first time I'd swung by the Exhibition St spot! I was actually expecting it to be fancy, but it's brilliantly low key and casual. Delicious food, reasonable prices and definitely somewhere i'll be visiting again ASAP. The lemongrass beef vermicelli was pretty decent, and the BBQ pork bun was delicious for $3! Plenty of different beer options too. We wandered in here around 8:30 or so on a Friday and had no issues getting a table. Perfect spot for a quick dinner in the city! read more

Miss Chu is a sensation! I walked past it 3 times trying to find it which was a bit bizarre! The signage is not totally obvious to me, which actually adds to the chicness. A hidden away gem! You enter a front courtyard area which is really cool - taking in the passers by on Exhibition Street. Love the whole precinct with Sally's Kitchen and 65 Degrees Café nearby. Loved my experience here! Greeted by a waitress and a sign which said go and sit down wherever you can find a seat and then order. There was a pad with menu options and a pencil and I suddenly realised this was tuck shop style. The waitress said she couldn't take my order although she would like to. I was worried that if I went to the counter to order I would lose my seat - as it was packed to the rafters this lunchtime! So I ordered the beef pho as I'm on a hunt for the best pho in Melbourne. I loved my position on a stool at the long counter next to the kitchen. You can see under the retro looking colourful blinds straight into the kitchen - looks clean with chefs who know what they're doing! The menu looks great - looking forward to trying the salads and the spring rolls and the rice paper at a later date! The pho was amazing (a little more expensive than I'm used to but worth it!). The pho (pronounced with an "f" in case you wondered) arrived in a large bowl with chopsticks in plastic wrapping and chilli and lemon on the side. The pho had the bamboo shoots and mint and meat heaped up above the broth (rather than adding shoots etc from a side plate like other places). The broth was tasty and not too fatty. Did I detect aniseed? The meat was on the fabulously tender and rare side (not unexpected) - but was a tasty quality cut. The ingredients were fresh and a cocophony of brilliance! This is a quality pho! Poured in most of my chilli and squeezed my lemon silly! Trying to eat the vermicelli with a spoon is always a challenge! Can't do it with chopsticks! Just stick my head in the bowl and slurp away! I'll be back!!! read more

A no fuss get in and get out establishment with quality Vietnamese food to say the least. Simple ambience with free Wi-Fi access to boot. Not a bad feed at all. A small pot of Jasmine Green tea is enough for two people to share. Went for their Peking Duck Pancake. Looks of disappointment can easily occur due to the size of this dish. For $3.50 a pop you would be forgiven for thinking (and feeling) like you have been ripped off. No you haven't. The duck is just tasty and sensational; definitely well cooked. The special sauce compliments the duck nicely. Miss Chu is the ultimate queen of rice paper rolls. Delicious and filling. The service can be leaning towards a hint of arrogance, yet the food is tasty and great value for money. read more

MissChu - Restaurants Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Prior to trying Miss Chu, I hadn't really had any exposure to vietnamese cuisine so I don't really have a benchmark to compare it to. I have been here a few times for dinner though plus it's always busy so that says things! Open for lunch and dinner, Miss Chu is your vietnamese finger food style joint. It's pretty funky with cool tunes in the background. The staff are nice and the food is pretty quick to reach your table. Whilst the size of the place gives it a somewhat cosy feel, it does get quite noisy in there. The dumplings are good, the rice paper rolls are fresh and (together with the dipping sauce) full of flavour. It's definitely worth checking out and they deliver as well so no excuses guys! read more

YUMMMMMM. This place is the shiz. I think I ate here at least twice a week when my office was down the road... sadly now I am at the other end of the city and I only manage to order for delivery once in a while. The vermicelli salads are amazing. Try the salmon for fresh and yummy flavours that make for a fantastic lunch or dinner option. The vege option for rice paper rolls is delish - egg omelette and caramelised onion. Sounds strange but it works so well. Portions are generous and the price is fantastic. $5 delivery fee seems a bit steep, but I am addicted so who cares?? read more

A little hole-in-the-wall type place where you can get in and out quite quickly, feeling full and happy at the end of it all. It's bustling in a cheerful way, without that sense of apocalyptic crowdedness that can ruin a great meal. Everyone at Miss Chu is friendly and relaxed for such a busy place - I rocked up on a Friday night at about 7.30 and was expecting a long wait, but I was seated at the bar straight away and had a table for two in about 10 minutes. Prawn and green mango rice paper rolls arrived in a couple of minutes and were fresh, yummy, just what I felt like. Dumplings were similarly delish, as was the satay chicken mixed in with rice and (I believe) Chinese broccoli. The beverage choice of young coconut juice was a nice touch too; I love that stuff. The above food, plus a beer each, set us back $48 total. We could have eaten more but we didn't really need to; however I'll be back regularly to sample the rest of the menu, because it all looked amazing. Living just around the corner from this place, I'm thoroughly embarrassed that I only just visited this week. But it will be a new favourite, particularly with the take-away and delivery option in the cool-looking paper bags; reminded me of getting delivery in New York. Two enthusiastic thumbs up! read more

Amazing! Finally a place that will do home delivery food in Melbourne CBD. On top of that it's fresh, healthy food. Love it. read more

I am in love and it's not one of those quick flings where your head is turned by some flibbity jibbit. This is deep. I stayed in Melbourne for 7 days and ate at the restaurant 4 times. I tried to pace it so they wouldn't recognize my urgency - but damn if it wasn't good. Favourites? Where to start...chili prawns and rice...chili prawns and noodles...rice paper rolls. I'm booking to go to Melbourne again and yes you saucy vixen, I'll be seeing you again. read more

Miss Chu rocks - quick, fresh food with flavour and minimal fuss. I adore the rice paper rolls here - huge fan of the peking duck, vegan, prawn to name just a few. They also do great Vietnamese crepes, noodles and dumplings. Wash it all down with a coconut juice. One thing that vaguely annoys me is that the space is cramped and you often end up in the corner or precariously perched on a bar stool hoping to god you don't topple off and look awkward. Yes, tis a #firstworldproblem but I am six-foot tall so sometimes hawker style places are a tad cramped for me. But this is a minor thing - happily go to Miss Chu for a quick lunch and dinner and be kicked out to make room for another hipster. read more

Delicious food and I will be coming back for more. Rice paper rolls are super fresh (shout out to the satay chicken & coconut young); dumplings are to die for (Shanghai Pork was a standout); peking duck is out of this world; and steamed buns are fluffier than cumulus clouds. Next time I'll be tucking into the more substantial rice dishes - they also looked and smelled amazing - or just grabbing some takeaway rice paper rolls. Service is very prompt and friendly. Noise not too loud, so you can have a comfortable conversation with friends. Big tip - you need to get here early to secure a spot. We arrived at 12pm for Friday lunch and were able to get a table inside. The crowd grew from about 12.20 onwards and the place was absolute chaos by 1pm. read more

So, confession. I've only been to Miss Chu once and I had kinda sorta just come from a gin tasting party so... you know. Keeping that in mind, I lurved Miss Chu. It was completely packed in a way that only a place that's super popular and doesn't take reservations can be. People were squashed into walkways and spilling out onto the street. I saw folks sitting on each others laps in order to fit onto a table intended for a much smaller party. We smooshed ourselves up against the bar, propped ourselves on stools and entertained the bar staff. (Again, just come from gin tasting... may not have been as entertaining for staff as it was for us, but they didn't seem to mind, which is probably testament to their tolerance levels and patience.) Miss Chu dumplings are incredible. Everything dumplings are supposed to be - hot, steaming and tasty. The rice paper rolls are fresh and flavoursome and the tea is authentically ricey. Not only does Miss Chu deliver on a bike within a 1km radius of the store, they also do a cracker of a catering service too. read more

I first tried and loved Miss Chu on a trip to Sydney, so naturally I was ecstatic when I found out she was opening a place in Melbourne. Being the rice paper roll enthusiast that I am, I have often wondered why nobody has opened a cafe only selling rice paper rolls. What's not to love about these? Super fresh and healthy, and they taste amazing. Miss Chu is everything I had hoped it would be, and the Melbourne venue is as good as the Sydney. I love love love the mango prawn rolls. read more

Imagine being so fantastic at what you do that people refer to you as "The Queen". Well, Miss Nahji Chu has that honour - she has been dubbed 'The Queen of Rice Paper Rolls', and as a result now has several restaurants all over Australia named after her. Not a bad feat. Miss Chu's Vietnamese tuckshop is wowing Melburnians with their exquisite hand-made Asian foods such as rice vermicelli, a variety of steamed dumplings and the famous peking duck pancakes... oh, the peking duck pancakes... The atmosphere is relaxed and fun - a group of us dined at Miss Chu's and they didn't mind when we got a bit rowdy... In fact, they almost encouraged it. And it seems the cool kids of Melbourne are enjoying the atmosphere too, Chu's is always packed! They have booze available on site, but only beer and wine. However I found they all perfectly matched to the food. I recommend the Lucky Buddha beer (in the shape of Buddha!) Plus, if you're craving some Chu in your belly but are too lazy to head down to Exhibition St, these guys DELIVER (within a 1km radius!) The best bit about Miss Chu's? It's cheap as chips. read more

Loved it!! Fresh flavors bursting in your mouth. Menu is simple and inviting. Service was friendly. I love that they mix a little heat with the tangy sauces. I'll be back :) read more

Had a craving for bún, but felt severely underwhelmed by the offering. The nuoc cham was too sweet and seemed to have too much white pepper. The vegetables did not look all that fresh either. And no peanuts to speak of, blaspheme!! My partner had the pho, which was equally disappointing. The broth looked like it would be rich and delicious, but was also over-seasoned and all you could taste was star anise and cinnamon. This place has potential, but the $14-per-plate was not warranted given the quality. read more

Fresh and yummy,, I have visited here during my trip and will be visiting again and again whenever I'll get a chance to visit. If you want a mouth-watering neat and delicious menu, go for Miss Chu read more

I love love LOVE that you can eat something healthy and take away in this cuisine-forgotten part of the city. I can't get enough of the grilled Atlantic Salmon fillet on red rice with steamed greens. Also the Prawn and Crab Spring roll net salad with Vermicelli rice noodles is amazing. Watch out for the hidden chilli!!! Yum yum YUM. Great vibe, tunes, staff, and they even deliver!! read more

Why have I only just found out about this place? So often I've wandered hungry and lost in the city, torn between slopping dumplings or waiting 10 hours to get a seat at chin chin or mamasita. If only I knew. It's a quick bite and it's busy, don't come expecting a romantic, drawn out evening. But it's good. Delicate dumplings, vemacilli rice paper rolls, traditional curries and spring roll salads. All this with no garlic and no msg. In, out, yum. And they have take out tuck shop orders if you don't like other people....:) read more

Queen of rice paper rolls, yes you are Miss Chu! One of the quickest and tastiest lunches you can get in the CBD. All the various rice paper rolls eg duck, chicken, prawn and vego can be mixed and matched depending on your mood. Best of all is the sauce that comes with the rolls. Never enough of that sauce! This hawker style Vietnamese restaurant not only does nice rice paper rolls, they do a reasonable vermicelli salad and ph. On the flip side, my all time favourite dish, green papaya salad aka som tum is not quiet up to the traditional Thai standard although it is a decent substitution if you need a salty, chilli, sweet & sour fix. If your around after hours for the evening trade it's well worth winding down with one of their young coconut juice/lemon ruski alcoholic slushies. Amazing slushy consistency, super sweet and best of all the mini umbrella evokes dreams of being on holidays, poolside with your cocktail. read more

I say, lets give this place a go. Then choose something out of the menu that I have never had before. Then even though there are probably a hundred people all in the restaurant at the same time. My food arrived earlier than I expected (seeing all those people there. I was expecting to wait the extra time). Then sitting near the counter I see that even though every single one of the staff are extremely busy and have a pack full of stuff to do. They still manage to give a smile to all the customer and yes, ask them how their food was(Great). Then I eat the Rice Vermicelli with Lemongrass beef. salad. It is so packed with amazingly delicious ingredients the sauce, the beef, the salad, the vermicelli. OMG. I'm in heaven. This one seems to have covered it all. I'm so thrilled to know this place and be thrilled about trying the rest of the menu. read more

I am really disappointed we heard such good reviews!!!!! They lost our order and only realised after half an hr! I don't think we will be coming back such a shame! read more

I LOVE Misschu...............my wife and I go here weekly and we consider ourselves regulars. The food is fresh, healthy, delicious and served quickly. The have a great mobile app that you can use to order as you are running out the door at work and pull over to pickup on the way home. SO into this place...............................we get rice paper rolls (duck) and the lemongrass beef. Great for Gluten Free folk too. read more

An institution that continues to serve up fresh and tasty Vietnamese fare with aplomb. So many highlights, from the rice paper rolls, prawn dumplings and delicious vermicelli salads. The crushies are refreshing and interesting (love the pineapple and mint), although be prepared for a wait on these. Recommended for locals and tourists alike. read more

Great Vietnamese food, with very fast service. A wait to get in at peak times. It can get hot in summer. Ill be coming back.

Wanted to get a quick bite to eat before a paint the night painting class on a Wednesday night and Miss Chu's was across the road so decided to get a Banh Mi (vietnamese baguette). It took a while to make and the bread was stale, soggy (far from what a Banh Mi bread should be like). For the price as well...not worth it for soggy chewy bread. Not keen to try again... read more

It's a busy hive of activity for lunch or dinner. Good Vietnamese food with fast service, even when busy. It's my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the CBD. I think some of the ones on Victoria St in Richmond are better for pho and value. read more

Delicious Vietnamese food in a cosy little place. Cheap and cute. Perhaps they don't need to serve the rolls in plastic containers? Get there early to get a seat. read more