The Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Adelaide for an Authentic Feast

Adelaideans are no strangers to tasty Vietnamese feasts, with authentic takeaway and dine-in options to satisfy cravings from lunch through dinner across the city. We all know someone fiercely loyal to their local spot claiming it to have the best pho or banh mi, but with Southeast Asian flavours as incredible as these, it’d be wrong not to explore all your options and broaden your horizons, one cold roll at a time. 

The trick is knowing where to go, with extensive restaurant offerings ranging from unassuming laundromat-style takeaway corners and colourful neon disco diners to traditional surroundings taking food back to its roots. Trust the tried-and-tested favourites – here are the best Vietnamese restaurants in Adelaide. 

Phonatic Restaurant

There’s something for all occasions and moods on the flavour-packed menu at Phonatic Restaurant. Find your spot in their rustic-style restaurant or sunny courtyard before making your way through plates of traditional cold rolls, noodle bowls, rice dishes and modern Vietnamese cuisine. You’ll be kicking yourself if you don’t try the pho with your choice of protein – the popular salty soup dish will warm your soul and is a Phonatic specialty. Top all of this off with Eastern-inspired cocktails and you have a winning experience.

171 Hindley Street, Adelaide

Ong Vietnamese Bar & Kitchen

Settle into the beautiful interiors of Ong Vietnamese Bar & Kitchen and familiarise yourself with plates upon plates of delicious authentic Vietnamese cuisine. There are smaller and larger dishes being served up – like fried corn ribs, pho dumplings made with Angus beef and XO mushroom noodles, plus a feed me option for those unable to make their mind up (or who want to try a bit of everything). The drinks menu is just as enticing, with Eastern and Western flavours providing a twist across cocktails, mocktails, spirits, wines and beers.

Sitchu tip: The gang regularly team up with Devour Cafe to host an epic ‘Send Noods’ event, which is anything but your nonnas cooking! A stunning blend of Vietnam and Italy – think classic pasta with Vietnamese sauces and Pandan cannoli – tickets for this event sell like hotcakes, so be sure to follow on socials to be among the first to secure a spot.

287 Rundle Street, Adelaide

Vietnamese Laundry

Do not bring your clothes here, because they certainly will not get washed! The very definition of a gem hiding in plain sight, this is the place to be for a delicious Vietnamese meal inspired by the backstreet bars and street food vendors of Vietnam. Eat in at Vietnamese Laundry within the cosy and rustic space on Sturt Street or grab takeaway to go and choose from all the tasty things, from pho to bánh bao, banh mi and bun bowls.

152 Sturt Street, Adelaide

Bai Long Store

This modern Asian restaurant on Hutt Street mixes style and authenticity perfectly. The menu at Bai Long Store features a mix of flavours and elements, with plenty of vegetarian options available if meat isn’t your thing. For the rest who eat meat, be sure to try the fan-favourite Peking duck bao or dig into crispy prawns and chicken Yakitori. There are monthly specials and regular events, too, so we don’t blame you if you pop back in regularly to try the flavours of the month. Did we mention Bai Long is the only Asian restaurant in Adelaide to have tea sourced exclusively by Master Foo, a Taiwanese tea master? Fancy!

80 Hutt Street, Adelaide

Madame Hanoi

This multi-award-winning French-Vietnamese bar and bistro will transport you and your tastebuds to the vibrant street of Hanoi for a night, with their flavoursome menu and stylish interiors inside Adelaide’s SkyCity. The grazing-style menu is best shared amongst friends, making Madame Hanoi a popular catch-up go-to. Boasting an impressive wine selection, Vietnamese cocktails and signature Vietnamese coffee loved by all, order bao buns, salads, curries and small dishes a la carte, or select a banquet to sample a taste of everything.

108 North Terrace, Adelaide

Gin Long Canteen

Enjoy updated Asian classics in a buzzing venue with blackboard menus and geometric art at the ever-popular and oh-so-delish Gin Long Canteen in North Adelaide. Gin Long’s playfully named cocktails and dishes designed for sharing punctuate the menu, with sticky slow-cooked pork belly, signature pomegranate chicken, lamb ribs, lobster sliders, sensational salads, spring rolls, and mango sticky rice just a hint of the Southeast Asian eats you can expect. Our advice? Arrive hungry.

42 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide

NNQ – Nghi Ngan Quan

Put your trust in the 20+ years of expertly crafted Vietnamese dishes at NNQ. You can roll your cold rolls, feast on a beef banquet with friends, become acquainted with traditional dishes or enjoy mains filled with all varieties of vegetables, meats and incredible flavours. This eatery has cemented itself as one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Adelaide, and even though the beloved city store on Gouger Street has closed its doors, you can still get a taste of NNQ in Woodville, Grange and at 1/3 by NNQ on King William Street!

Woodville, Adelaide & Grange

Noi Vietnamese

If there’s one thing we love, it’s a reliable restaurant that hits the spot, every time. Noi Vietnamese pleases everyone who dines in, and it’s not hard to see why. The team at Noi provide an authentic, delicious menu in a beautiful and modern setting. Open for dinner only, you can select a banquet with spring rolls, corn ribs, fried chicken curry and salmon sashimi, or opt for the ‘Feed Me’ menu, where the talented chefs will make the difficult decisions for you and delight the senses with an array of tasty dishes bursting with flavour and texture.

306 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton

The Spot on Melbourne

When someone says “I know a spot”, you get excited. What could possibly be in store with a confident claim like that? The Spot on Melbourne promises to be the best spot of all for Vietnamese bites in a fuss-free environment, with a lunch menu of spring and cold rolls, bao and soup, larger servings of traditional banh mi, pho and rice dishes guaranteed to please… and fill you and your tummy up! A popular lunch destination, The Spot is also open for a delish dinner Thursday through Saturday.

125 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide

Sit Lo

This funky and fresh Vietnamese eatery quickly gained popularity among Adelaide locals, allowing them to expand, now operating three locations across the CBD for hungry diners. The sleek and stylish Sit Lo boasts excellence from the inside out, with a delicious and specialised assortment of choices from specialty handmade bao buns to mouthwatering banh mi and pho. Understanding how busy life can be, the team are on a mission to ensure a meal here is as enjoyable as possible, whether you are dining in for a quick bite or grabbing your meal to go.

Adelaide, find locations here.

Hoàng Phát Restaurant

Created by talented Head Chef Haong, this eatery combines the rich traditions and full-bodied flavours of authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The carefully curated menu has been designed to show the best of Vietnam, with dishes like egg noodle soup and curries, plus lesser-known and more traditional plates to pay homage to the country’s impressive variety of food – think clay and hot pots, Vietnamese prawns and grilled pork ribs with broken rice. The food will draw you in, while the warm ambience and inviting hospitality will have you coming back for more.

60 Ridley Grove, Woodville Gardens

Salt and Pepper Vietnamese Kitchen

Sometimes all you need is a good, hearty bowl of pho. It warms the soul (and your tummy) on a cold day, fills you up and satisfies the salty cravings. Salt and Pepper is a Norwood local with a seriously tasty bowl of pho to try, with all types of proteins available from chicken and beef to tofu and seafood. The simple menu includes healthy rice dishes and vermicelli bowls, plus entrees of spring rolls, wontons, crispy quail and cold rolls. The cosy restaurant is often busy, so try and book ahead if you’re bringing a group to avoid having to wait for a table.

2/1 Margaret Street, Norwood

Loving our roundup of the best Vietnamese in Adelaide? If you’re after more tastes of Asia, try out some of the best Japanese restaurants in Adelaide, or feast on flavour at these Thai restaurants.