1. Bau Truong, Marrickville, Cabramatta and Canley Heights
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With a menu inspired by the old Saigon markets, where head chef and owner Bac Cang used to work, the food at Bay Truong is pretty unforgettable.
2. Thanh Binh, Newtown and Cabramatta
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If a Vietnamese banquet sounds right up your alley, book a table at Thanh Binh next time you're going out to eat with your gang.
3. Pho An, Bankstown
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Specialising in Northern-style Vietnamese, this Bankstown favourite's extensive pho menu will get you excited.
4. Mama's Buoi, Crows Nest and Surry Hills
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With restaurants in New South Wales and Victoria, you know Mama's Buoi has got to be doing something right. With a menu inspired by director Bao Hoang's mother and aunt, the food here is made with love.
5. Huong Xua, Cabramatta
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In addition to their signature spring rolls, Huong Xua is also known for their pho challenge, which involves half a kilogram of noodles, half a kilogram of meat, and a litre of soup. Finish it all in the designated time limit and you take home the bowl.
6. THY Vietnamese Eatery, Bankstown
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Located on Chapel Road, this small eatery dishes up authentic food that tastes damn good.
7. Great Aunty Three, Enmore and Surry Hills
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Delivering to the CBD and Inner West, this is a great option for anyone who wants to spend their night on the couch with some amazing rice paper rolls.
8. Huong Huong, Marrickville
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Don't let the insanely long menu put you off, because despite also dishing up Thai and Chinese meals, the Vietnamese at Huong Huong is definitely the go-to.
9. Pho Pasteur, Bankstown, Parramatta and Haymarket
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With three different locations in Sydney, once you discover a favourite pho, you can find solace in the fact there are plenty of places you can get it.
10. Xage, Surry Hills
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Positioned on Crown Street, this BYO restaurant is a great spot for an easy after-work dinner date.
11. Old Thanh Huong, Marrickville
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Located on Marrickville's Illawarra Road, this is the kind of place you tell your best friends about, and keep secret from everyone else.
12. Miss Chu, various locations
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Miss Chu is an eastern suburbs institution with locations in the CBD, Darlinghurst, and Bondi. There's also a Manly tuckshop, so once you're hooked from lunchtime deliveries to the office, rest assured your favourite salmon salad is never far away.
13. Vinata's Hot Bread, Cabramatta
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Known as one of the best places in Sydney to get a pork roll, Vinata's is an essential stop when visiting Cabramatta.
14. The Naughty Chef, Sydney CBD
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An excellent lunch option for anyone visiting the CBD, expect quick service and fresh, tasty food.
15. Pho Viet, Cabramatta
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This place might not have a website, but it has a great reputation, which everyone knows counts for way more when it comes to finding good, authentic food. And, if you're after opening times, call 02 9728 6657.
16. Pho PHD, Marrickville
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As you can assume by this restaurant's name, it's all about the pho here. There's plenty more on the menu but honestly, you'd be stupid to order anything else.
17. Phamish, Darlinghurst
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The vibe at this Palmer Street restaurant is super casual, which makes it a great place for a cheap dinner with friends. Get a few dishes to split, and enjoy.
18. Marrickville Pork Roll, Marrickville
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You can't really talk about banh mi without someone bringing up Marrickville Pork Roll, and it's for a very good reason. No frills, just good rolls that are worth lining up for.
