My wife and I had been debating where the best viet food is and we think Trang's is one of the best you can find! Yum doesn't just cut it. The flavour is authentic and potion is generous. I particularly love their special beef pho because yep you guessed it. It's got literally everything and it's just sooo good! I personally didn't quite like the spring rolls though as it was vegetarian and a little doughy, but other than that everything was perfect! read more

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Pho My husband and I came here for lunch on Sunday and we ordered the rare beef pho and the crispy chicken with fried rice. The crispy chicken was good but not remarkable, however the pho was outstanding - the broth was very rich and fragrant. We're thrilled to have an authentic Vietamese noodle soup without having to drive to Inala or Sunnybank. read more

Though hardly a restaurant known for its ambience, this bustling restaurant had both reservations and a line outside its door, with diners eagerly waiting their turn. There were easily other restaurants along the same street that any hungry diners could satisfy themselves at, but it had to be Trang. I went for the classic Pho noodles with the rare brisket ($10), while Boris went for the Duck and Mushroom with steamed rice ($17). My Pho was totally worth it - and while it wasn't the best Pho I've ever had, it was pretty decent! There was something about the soup taste that didn't taste like the traditional soup I was used to, but nevertheless, it was still tasty and a good portion. I also had the Iced Coffee, which is also pretty classic for a Vietnamese place - and the combination somehow reminded me of home. The duck was also pretty good, but a little pricey for what it is. Though not the best place for a first date, the food and service were both pretty up to par. Plus, if you're into the Vietnamese style three color ice drinks, that's a novelty that I don't usually see around here. read more

Trang Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - West End, QLD

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Firstly I want to say Thank you so very much to Maria and her team for making my son's birthday awesome and going beyond what most restaurants would do. My son is far from us and we are unable to celebrate his birthday together due to covid :( But Maria and her team not only delivered food she even brought him a special treat for his birthday AND took photos which she shared with me. Anyone in the area try this place, you won't regret it! My son vouches the food was sooo delicious! Thank you Maria and Team! read more

I was craving (and have been since I said bye to my Mom's) Vietnamese food. My girlfriends and I decided to hit up Hargraves in West End and it couldn't have been more perfect. Thanks to a tip by another Yelper, I called ahead and booked us a table for dinner. We sat outside and the weather was absolutely perfect. No wait? Check Patio with perfect weather? Check. Amazing food? Check. The three of us ordered very different dishes. Fried calamari with salt and pepper, banh canh do bien (seafood thick noodle soup), and phan banh hoi nen nuong (rice paper wraps with grilled pork balls). Both the soup and rice paper wraps come with fresh vegetables. I love rice paper and it was fun for me to make it myself. You can ask them to prepare it for you if you're not wanting to "work" for your food as my dear friend would say. Service was great and they made sure we stay hydrated with water. It was really pleasant and I can't wait to go back and try another dish. Tip: If you're paying on one tab, you can charge it. If you want to split, cash only. read more

Fine. Nothing particularly special. Duck with thick noodles had a nice flavor, the "special beef" pho (please provide a description for those who are ordering takeout) was mainly tripe and thus not entirely to our liking (broth and noodles were good), but both were rather cold when we got them home 10 minutes later. We ordered 30 minutes before we arrived and when we arrived we were told the food was not ready. Seriously? We waited, and waited, and waited...and then the food was cold when we got it home? Not cool. Lemongrass beef rolls were completely stuck together by the time they finished whatever else required fixing. It's a shame because they did such a great job separating the soup broth from everything else, but if you don't have hot soup from the start, what's the point? So, issue with service or issue with the food itself? Overall, it was fine. The menu is a bit limited so we are unlikely to return or recommend to anyone else. read more

Eh. Tending to avoid negative reviews (and sounding pompous) I feel I must rather 'warn' the pho connoisseur. I could have used the warning myself: If you're a pho seeker, don't come here. The atmosphere is pretty cool w the indoor/ outdoor seating but the soup left much to be desired. read more

What kills a great tasting meal more than anything else? The service. And, despite mentioning it several times to the owners it seems like blood is thicker than providing it, employing family members as wait staff who are simply inept, and carrying on the woeful tradition. Just the other day, 1 May to be exact, it took forever to order, zero table service or attention, food arrived several minutes apart - which we all hate - had to ask for fresh chilies, where the water was, and yet just up the street at Quan Thanh, a competitor, they have this nailed. The food at Trang is good, very good, but it's let down by bad service. Don't know if we'll be back as this was the third chance we gave them to get it right. If you can forgive the service failures, then you'll enjoy it; we're fed up, no pun intended. read more

The food was cold and have had much better Vietnamese food elsewhere. The staff member serving behind the counter was lacking in basic customer service hospitality skills. I would say if you want people to return to your restaurant then you need to serve good food and employ staff with basic customer service and hospitality skills 101 - it's not hard, but obviously this time you failed. I won't be returning anytime soon and don't recommend Trang Restaurant for others for good Vietnamese cuisine. read more

I got the pork and prawn rice paper rolls ($9.50) (delicious) and a regular serve of the wonton noodle soup with egg noodles ($12.50). The stock itself is obviously made with love. For a clear soup it's got a whole lot of flavour. Plus, I loaded mine with lots of fresh chilli (watch out they're hot) and bean sprouts. Definitely hits the spot if you're looking for a cheap eat/healthy Vietnamese meal. As for the restaurant itself, it's not the most aesthetically pleasing of places but it does the job and the staff are always friendly and very efficient. Just a side note ... I went there a few months ago and nearly died of thirst afterwards (I'm guessing MSG) but this time round I didn't have that problem. Hopefully someone complained and they stopped using it! P.s. I've got a food blog, feel free to follow me hayleygrossberg.wordpress.com read more

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Nice food. Tasted authentic. Ordered pho special, clear soup noodle. Slight complaint.. couple of flies but i guess is Summer in Queensland. But...good food... well done. read more

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Just dropped on to check out the taste of Vietnamese noodle soup, rare steak noodle soup. The taste was better than I expected and they use the round noodles instead of flat noodles. Staffs are friendly and inside is cool. read more

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Love that this place is open during the day (not closed for break between lunch and dinner period) as was a great place to get something to eat after a night out! Bought spring rolls and wonton short soup but my partner's sauteed stay calamari was truly the best part! Always love Trangs for casual dining read more

Trang's does the best pho (beef noodle soup) that I've ever had. Portions are brilliant and there is always the option to get it to go if you skimp out. They're service is brilliant, just be aware as they can't split bills via eftpos but they do have an atm in side. All in all Trang's produce wicked quality Vietnamese food that knocks the pho-ck out of your Vietnamese food cravings. Cannot praise them enough! read more

Yum. I rate Vietnamese eats on two things. Pho and Vietnamese iced coffee, because if you can't nail the basics, you got nothing. Trang is not fancy, nor picturesque, but my tummy could care less and I got to sit outside on a beautiful summer day. The Pho was amazing and the coffee was dark and rich, met and surpassed my expectations. I have only made it here twice but would come back here every day if I lived in West End. read more

I've been here quite a few times for lunch and dinner and I can say that I don't they are 'that' great. Sure they are fast - but honestly I have had a LOT better - they've been reviewed as one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in brissy... meh. I've visited vietnam and can tell you that the food at Trang was a little bit of a let down... go up the street a bit and you'll find THE BEST vietnamese restuarant that's been a little 'overlooked' see my reviews for more details!! read more

Finally diving into my Vietnamese roots, I finally have my first Aussie Viet food experience! I came across this place from a friend who literally lives right around the block as she has always suggested coming here since it's so close. I was craving Vietnamese food and had to come out here. The place is in the very fashionable West End but it is a bit off the beaten path and not in the main area of Boundary St. it is a quick 10 min walk from the main area or a 5 minute bus ride on the 199 or 196. We ordered friend rice, ducks with plum sauce, and goi cuan. Okay, I know not all of these things are exclusively Vietnamese, but I was also craving duck. This is the one moment where I don't mind the conglomerate of Chinese and Vietnamese food combined into one place. The food was great and the service was absolutely spot on. We went on a Friday night, and it was very busy as it should be. They did have a BYO option, but in my mind, asian food is not really a wine pairing type of meal. read more

Trang has always been my all-time, number one, favourite place to go for Vietnamese in Brisbane. Looks like I'm not the only one judging by the line up there even on some week nights. Don't worry, though, you'll get a table soon enough. It's not a place to linger and chat (generally, some larger parties do) but more an eat and run type place so the table turn over is high and in no time you'll be sitting at your table perusing the menu. Trang is famous for their phos and that's what you'll see most people ordering. I often get the vegetable and tofu pho and they are happy to make it on vegetable stock (rather than chicken) for me which is wonderful. The food comes out insanely fast. It's almost like they read your mind and started making your meal before you'd even ordered. Another favourite dish of mine is the DIY rice paper rolls. Fun AND delicious. I would strongly recommend ordering off the Vietnamese section of the menu as opposed to the Chinese section because Trang is a Vietnamese restaurant, run by Vietnamese people, and Vietnamese is what they do best. The prices are so cheap here that you almost feel guilty. I think it's worth tipping fairly generously here considering the reliable service and huge, fresh meals they provide so cheaply. Try and get a footpath table so you can watch Hardgrave road go by and enjoy sitting under the awning of the old Rialto theatre. read more

You can't go wrong here, good honest Vietnamese(& Chinese) food at a great price! We called in Sunday night after a weekend away look for something light and quick. We arrived just before 8 and the place was jumping, staff running in every direction at a frenzied pace. Despite this we were seated within 5 mins and our order of Vietnamese Spring Rolls and Hot & Sour Soup was taken soon after. 4 hefty and healthy looking spring rolls were set down on the table in next to no time and given how busy the restaurant was we were amazed at the speed of delivery. The Hot and Sour Soup arrived not long after we had devoured our spring rolls and at $6/bowl I defy you to find better quality at such value. The locals are on to this place and you should be too if you want relaxed, authentic, unpretentious Vietnamese / Chinese fare at a budget price. read more

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Went to Trang last night, most tables full and a happy crowd for NYE. We had a Pho soup and prawn and pork rolls. Both tasted great, especially the Pho so much meat and flavour. Also had a fish hot pot, again good size serving and very tasty. This is a great place, food and service is wonderful, definitely be returning to try more of the menu. read more

I could never say a bad word about Trangs! Best Vietnamese EVER!!! The family that owns this restaurant are so lovely and genuinely helpful! No matter what you order, you won't be disappointed. I am a creature of habit at this place only. Rice paper rolls (and ask them to make them for you and it will be so much neater and easier to eat) or the Rice Vermicelli salad ... any flavour. Cheap too!!! Wowsers! Where else can you go and be full from spending $10! Just fabulous food and you cannot fault anything here! read more

Yes it's Vietnamese & It's Chinese, WIN WIN, no pretence here just good honest service and great food, well priced also. BYO a bonus with a bottle a few doors away and I'm stoked when ever we get asked "where do you want to go to eat in westend" TRAAAANG! read more

Best Vietnamese food in Brissy. They have lots of options in their menu. All very yummy. They are very friendly and happy to serve well. The only low is their toilet. It was clean, but need some reno. Because even clean it looks dirty. read more

There's no shortage of Asian style cuisine on Hardgrave Rd in West End, but I feel as though Trang is consistently the best and the one I have returned to the most (I like Asian food okay?). The service is nothing to write home about. I think they focus more on efficiency than anything else. You can't fault them there because each time I come I've been seen to quickly and have never had to wait around long if I needed anything else. There's also not much happening with the decor. There's basic indoor/outdoor seating and they cater to all groups large and small. It's a no frills kind of place that has a stronger focus on enjoying a cheap and delicious meal. There's not a huge selection, but it's BYO and there is a bottle shop just down the road - too easy. I've sampled a whole range of different things here and have never been disappointed. As a side note to those ordering pho - make sure to ASK for chillies! Otherwise you'll just have to make do with the chilli sauce on the table (because really, what's pho without chilli?). There's a whole range of other soups available with any type of meat and noodle combination you can dream of. The crispy skin chicken is practically half a chicken with rice for about $10 and the pork chop with rice is actually TWO pork chops with rice. The rice paper rolls taste really fresh and you have the option of ordering them pre-made or making them yourself. read more

Very good Vietnamese food in the West End. Very authentic, so if you have a craving for pho, this is a good place to get it. The service is good and the chairs are pretty comfortable. It gets freakin noisy though, especially at dinner when it's crowded. If you just want to get down to a bowl of noodle soup, this is the place to be; if you're looking for a quiet conversation or an intimate date venue, it is not. read more

In my standardized taste test of 8 different Pho/Vietnamese restaurants in the greater Brisbane area, Trang came out as the clear winner. First the Pho. The differentiating factor between average and exceptional Pho is usually determined by the broth. Trang's version definitely comes up on the better side of the scale, rich and flavorful, requiring just a bit of Chile oil for those who like it a but spicier like myself. The rice noodles are a bit on the soft side for my liking, but still compliment the dish very well. The Pho's rare Beef is much more tender than your average Brisbane Pho joint, if a bit on a the dry side. Get enough hoisin and hot sauce on it however, and the dryness is quickly masked. The beef is not as thinly sliced as I've experienced abroad, but well above the Brisbane standard. The lean brisket is a bit too fatty to truly call itself lean, albeit pretty tasty. The standout Vietnamese dish here for me is the Tofu and Vegetable rice paper rolls, exemplifying great freshness, taste and texture. They don't go overboard on the mint and the dipping sauce is full of complementary peanut flavour. Major nom nom nom factor. Service is typical Vietnamese no-frills efficient and the outdoor tables make for a great atmosphere and buzz. The BYOB factor is a nice bonus. Dine on my friends. -SZ read more

Sunday lazy afternoon - West End, we decided to check out another popular vietnamese & chinese spot in this area. As usual we order springrolls for the starter and our favorite pho beef soups to follow. Even though we asked to have beef well cooked, we got it raw :( When the soup came back to us, the meat was fine but the broth was barely warm. Not bad in taste, but as a PHO fan I was expecting a bit more. Maybe the chef had a bad day... anyway, not sure if I ever come back to give this place a second chance. read more

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Going to Trang is a weekly ritual of mine. Judging by the buzz of people dining there every night of the week, I'd say going to Trang is a weekly ritual for a lot of people. From the outside, it looks like a homely place, with it's pale and chipped light blue painted walls, it's trestle tables and non- descript chairs, and on the inside it's much the same story. People do not line up out the door for the surrounds. It's about the food. There's a plethora of great dishes to try out, including but not limited to the crispy skin chicken, and the beef rice vermicelli salad. However, the real winner is the pho, or rare beef noodle soup. If you take a moment to look around while you're dining there, you'll see a good proportion of your fellow diners leaning over swimming pool sized bowls of pho, trying to resist the urge to dive in. Inside your bowl of pho, is a wonderland of noodles, soaking in a broth that really just isn't like anything else you've had, and on the bed of noodles lie skinny long strips of raw beef that cook in the boiling hot broth. They bring out a platter of basil, lemon, chilli sauce and sprouts for you to add to your broth bringing in a play element to your meal. What's more is that pho is only $10. Most things on the menu at Trang are just over $10 making it some of the best value eats around. They do get well busy of a night time, and you may have to wait a bit longer for service, but it's worth the wait. The food usually comes out quite quickly too. What I like best is that if I come in with a large group of people, they are usually happy to split the bill even when they are quite busy. Come here for a first date, take your family here, go there by yourself, go there for take out- just find any half good reason to go there. You'll be glad you did. read more

Trang Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - West End, QLD

One of my favourite restaurants around and a true west end institution, the path to Trang's has become well worn on my weekends. The prices are crazy cheap for the quality you get here. And while the place itself has a lovingly worn-in look about it you can't beat the fun and relaxed atmosphere this place exudes. My favourite dining experience has to be the DIY lemon grass beef rice paper roll, so light and tasty this meal is super fun to make and is more than enough for two. Other notable must tries include the Pho (beef noodle soup), the crispy skin chicken and their delicious home-made ice tea. Book ahead or prepare to squeeze yourself in, this place get's absolutely packed in the weekend. read more

Pretty good. I ordered the pork wonton soup with egg noodles. I generously topped it with the chopped bird pepper that they provide on request. The wontons and sliced pork in the soup were both tasty. I would give the place four stars, except the service seemed confused by our pretty basic orders (though they ultimately got it right), the menu was confusing about some things (like what the clear versus egg choice was for the soup, which turned out to be the noodles, not the broth), and they leave the front door open, which makes most of the interior seating hot despite the constantly running air conditioner they have inside. read more

The best Vietnamese & Chinese Cuisine restaurant in Brisbane. Hands down! Food is yummy, delivery is quick. Price is perfect. With over 3000 customers coming through each week, you don't have to wonder how they have won "Best Vietnamese Restaurant Award" from 'I LOVE FOOD' 2010 & 2012 Competition. read more

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5626117/Popular-Brisbane-Vietnamese-eatery-Trang-Restaurant-accused-disregarding-food-safety-laws.html read this article people. The one and only timei ate there my food was full of bugs read more

The best value Vietnamese restaurant in Brisbane, hands down. When I first heard about this place and often when I first introduce friends to it I end up coming here three to four times a week, its that good. Its one of the only places around that I am happy to line up for: 1) Because the line usually moves quite quickly and 2) because the food is well worth the wait. When you are seated the service is always very quick, after you have ordered you just have enough time to duck off to the Bottle shop which is just up the road to get yourself a Riesling or whatever takes your fancy, return and take your seat before the meals arrive (my usual ritual). Everything is great so don't be picky, I'm sure you will be pleased. There is one stand out dish however that most people come here specifically for and that's the 'Pho' or Vietnamese soup which In my opinion is best served traditionally with rare beef and some extra chilli on the side. Not only do they give you a huge portion to overcome they also provide an extra plate of bean sprouts, basil and lemon to allow some variation or fine tuning. Perfect place for groups as they allow you to split the bill and can easily alter the table arrangement to suit your party. They are not open on Tuesday which is a pity (I have often said hmm what's for dinner tonight? TRANGS! OH NO WTF its Tuesday! Anger, disappointment, fail) but that's life. Its always busy so make sure you book ahead or get in early. Ensure someone with you tries the Pho if you don't just so you can experience its awesomeness, other favorites of mine are the crispy skin chicken with fried rice or the KUNG PO CHILLI CHICKEN ATTACK! (Please note that the menu does not include the word 'attack' and this is only something I am driven to say when ordering it) read more

This is the second time I've eaten Vietnamese - it rocked. Now you're saying... I don't have a good bse to judge it by, and you're right. None the less, it is a great place. Cheesy interior, well loved by the look of things. Had the beef noodle soup with brisket. $12. Wife had the crispy chicken noodles in soup. GREAT stuff. We were there with 4 other friends and there was plenty of room. It was kinda loud, but a good time was had by all of us. Great food, Great prices, decent atmosphere, good service. Their spring rolls ROCKED! read more

Food was honestly really delicious, plenty of flavour and the aromas were a delight. I would give it 4 stars, however the service left me wondering and a little erk'd with the way my order was taken, bit rough but let it slide. The down side for me was the restaurant was really dirty, loose cords etc and while I was eating my food, the staff started mopping the floors haha, no lie! I would go 2 stars but the food was delicious! read more

One of the more popular cheap-eat institutions in West End, Trang offers no nonsense service, a bustling atmosphere and most importantly, delicious well-priced food. I went recently with a friend and eschewing my normal choice of pho I opted for a noodle dish - the 'dry fried ho fun with beef'. The flat rice noodles came in a delicious savoury sauce and the amount of beef was generous. It must have looked as good as it tasted because a nearby diner asked me what it was called. While the waitstaff aren't the most demonstrative around they are accommodating enough. They had no problems substituting pork into my friends choice of noodle dish even though it was a diversion from the menu. Oh and I also highly recommend their fried quail for an entree. It's deliciously crispy and crunchy, plus there's a certain God-like feeling derived from knowing you've consumed an ENTIRE animal, bones and all. read more

Pretty mediocre food. Lukewarm soup, yummo. The waitresses are pretty cute and friendly. The other two Vietnamese restaurants on Hardgrave are doing it better and cheaper. read more

Finding places like this and keeping them a secret is pretty much impossible. We used to kit this place out with 10 or more of us with nobody else in the whole restaurant. Now it seems Trangs is one of the most popular places in West End. Famous for it's good food and ridiculously fast service, it's possible for this place to have a line up the street on a weekday. Try the rice paper rolls; you get to build your own with the platter of vegetables and/or chicken depending on what you order. Also anything with the word "sizzling" at the front of the title will come out on an incredibly hot plate, the Mongolian Beef is something everyone should try at least once. A tip for anyone who wants the seating advantage, ring ahead and book a table a few hours before. You'll be able to skip the line and walk right over to your table. read more

Best vietmanese in Brisbane! This place never disappoints, great food from the rice paper rolls to the duck for a main. It is kid friendly and has amazing staff. Lots of great food on the menu. The salt and pepper squid is a favorite in our family. The parking is hard but well worth it. Would 100% recommend to everyone! read more

The food here is great and so reasonably priced. I've dined in once but usually go for the takeaway beef noodle soup or salt and pepper calamari. It's been recently renovated so is looking a bit more modern and slick but I miss the old scruffier Trangs to be honest! Definitely a West End must visit. read more