Hmmm...so given that my first review of this business sang praises based solely on being able to…read morefeed yourself for under $10, it's time to update this. With all main dishes now priced around $11-13, you will no longer get change for a tenner. Unfortunately, nothing has really improved here to compensate. So if you're after a standard Pho or some traditional Vietnamese it's an "ok" choice. But nothing worth raving about...and while still cheap, I couldn't say it's exceptional value. It doesn't suck by any stretch, but nothing worth raving about either. All in all, just a very OK option for Vietnamese if you're in the area.

I've watched this little place evolve from a bakery selling Bánh Mi in the guise of 'salad rolls'…read moreto a fully fledged Vietnamese café. The shop was renovated over Christmas 2012 to allow more seating indoors and out, it looks fresh and modern with Vietnamese touches - without being slavishly fashionable. But frankly, it's the food that sees Port Melbourne locals visit often. So this is our go-to when I'm in that, 'I can't be bothered cooking, lets get something cheap and tasty' frame of mind. And we're not the only ones. There are plenty of regulars and I think the family vibe makes many people feel at home there. So you'll find everyone from blue collared old skool Port Melbourne Wharfie types to young families and posh empty nesters, along with younger apartment renters rubbing shoulders here. Just doors from Coles it's central to everyone in the hood. And the kitchen's open later than many other venues in the strip. The food is super tasty Vietnamese home style cooking. Authentic, made with care and by people with a good palate, Glenda rocks the share dishes or single plate menu as well as any Victoria Street venue does. I like the pho and the vermicelli dishes, the vine leaf wrapped beef is lovely and the Vietnamese pork or chicken rolls are some of the tastiest in Melbourne. Try the specials or fall back on the old standards and if you need an energy boost grab a Vietnamese iced coffee - espresso, ice and lashings of condensed milk. You won't regret it.

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.

This place is right near my house and have the best dumplings this side of glenferrie road…read more Everything I've ever had has been so amazing but the Shanghai pork dumplings are hands down my favorite. Everything is quick and yummy

I was not as taken with the place as the others. The family of 4 was looking for something new and…read morewent here after a Yelp session. The service was inattentive at best. We sat for a long time before anyone came to take our order and that was after we got up to ask. The food was good but nothing to write home about. It is a lot of food so you can eat on the cheap. So there you have it. The straight dope. Or it's from a dope...you decide.

We wanted something with noodles for dinner. Saigon Street Eats was the closest spot in our 'hood…read moreso it fit the bill. There's a second location in Fitzroy. We dropped in on a Thursday evening (around 7:00pm). It got pretty busy about a half hour later. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. There's also water jugs up front that are self serve. The menu is short with appetizers (the munchies), banh mi, rice paper rolls, pho, bun and drinks. There was also a couple specials on the wall. - Rare beef and beef balls ($13.50 AUD large) - the broth is sweet but lacked any depth or complexity. It came with the usual bean sprouts, basil and lemon. The noodles themselves oddly didn't have much of a bite to them. The beef was nowhere near being rare. What I didn't like was how you don't get a real spoon to eat your pho. - Poached chicken pho ($13.50 AUD large) - my dad tried the chicken. He said it was pretty average. For a large, it's not that big. I could have easily ate more after our meal. - Grilled chicken vermicelli salad ($13.00 AUD) - Litaly went with a vermicelli bowl. He said the chicken wasn't what he's normally accustom to. Basically, his was average. It's a few dollars more than what I'm used to paying for Vietnamese but if you want something quick and easy, SSE is fine enough.

highly recommended in the area, classic authentic flavours, delicious, quick, great staff and great…read moreprices In the area.

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.

Great little place in Koornang Rd, Carnegie which is quickly becoming an Asian food destination…read more Chicken Pho, and Rice Paper rolls for $15. Service is attentive and friendly. Be aware - this is a cash only business

Hurrah! Finally! I no longer have to go to Victoria Street for decent Vietnamese food. I can…read moreliterally stroll down the road and have a huge meal for just $15. This is not destination dining. This is "I need to have some dinner" dining, and it hits the spot. The pho is flavoursome with plenty of meaty chunks and the rice paper rolls have a spicy touch. Yummo. I suspect this will become my new local fave. Yes please.

Ah yes, compared to the entire list of viet restaurants around this place is average. Compare it to…read morejust moonee ponds it's the best you can get! I frequent here often on my lunch breaks and my goto dish is always spring roll vermicelli salad. Dressing is ace and they give you just enough spring rolls (hint hint ;)) if you order the Vietnamese coffee they serve it to you the traditional way - coffee dripped onto a glass of condensed milk and then you pour it all into a glass of ice. It's fun They have lunch specials (it's just like a dollar off for most of their dishes but a special is still a special I guess!) Decor is nice and super clean and there's always this super lovely and nice lady that works there.

delicious food very succulent meat, perfectly seasoned squid, and fresh spring rolls service needs…read moreto up their game. we forgot to order rice and the water needed refilling. all in all very welcoming experience. 10/10 would eat again.

One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in town! Their pho is rich and aromatic, with perfectly…read morecooked beef. Fresh spring rolls and crispy pork belly are also highly recommended. Friendly service and reasonable prices.

Tried the vermicelli with grilled chicken. Large portions for $12…read more The chicken is rubbery although it has enough flavour. Unfortunately the chicken doesn't meld with the rest of the dish. The noodles are bland despite the sauce. It needs some mint, Thai basil or other herbs to give it a boost. I'll be back to try the pho.