Modern Vietnamese, Dominion Road

Street-food Sài Gòn,
made fresh daily.

Phở from an 18-hour broth, bánh mì on shattering baguettes, rolls torn to order.

A steaming bowl of phở topped with fresh herbs

Open Tue to Sun

Phở bò táiBánh mì đặc biệtBún bò HuếGỏi cuốnCơm tấm sườnCà phê sữa đáBò lúc lắcChè ba màuNước míaChả giòPhở bò táiBánh mì đặc biệtBún bò HuếGỏi cuốnCơm tấm sườnCà phê sữa đáBò lúc lắcChè ba màuNước míaChả giò

The whole board, in one place.

Prices in NZD. Specials change with the market, but these never leave.

VVegetarianVGVeganGFGluten freeChilli heat

Phở and noodle soups

Phở bò táiGFRare beef, 18-hour beef broth, torn herbs$19.50
Phở gàGFPoached chicken, ginger broth, spring onion$18.50
Phở chayVGGFMushroom and charred onion broth, tofu$18
Bún bò HuếSpicy lemongrass beef and pork noodle soup$21
Bún riêuCrab and tomato broth, tofu, rice vermicelli$20

Bánh mì

Thịt nướngGrilled pork, pâté, pickles, chilli mayo$13
Gà nướngLemongrass chicken, herbs, cucumber$13
Đặc biệtThe lot: cold cuts, pâté, pork floss$15
ChayVGLemongrass tofu, pickled veg, fresh chilli$12
Cá khoCaramel-braised fish, spring onion, herbs$14

Rolls and small plates

Gỏi cuốnGFPrawn and herb fresh rolls, peanut sauce$11.50
Chả giòCrispy pork spring rolls, nước chấm$12.50
Cánh gà chiênFish-sauce chicken wings, lime$15
Gỏi đu đủGFGreen papaya salad, prawn, peanuts$14
Bắp xàoVWok-tossed corn, scallion butter, dried shrimp$9

Rice plates

Cơm tấm sườnBroken rice, lemongrass pork chop, fried egg$22
Cơm gà xối mỡGFCrispy chicken, ginger rice, pickles$21
Cơm chayVGLemongrass tofu, sautéed greens, broken rice$18
Bò lúc lắcGFShaking beef, watercress, black pepper$26

Sweets

Chè ba màuVGFThree-colour bean, jelly and coconut$8
Bánh flanVGFVietnamese crème caramel, coffee syrup$7
Chuối nướngVGrilled banana, coconut cream, peanut$8

Drinks and cà phê

Cà phê sữa đáVIced coffee, condensed milk$7
Cà phê muốiVSalted-cream iced coffee$7.50
Trà đá chanhVGGFIced lime tea, lightly sweet$5
Sinh tố bơVGFAvocado smoothie, condensed milk$9
Nước míaVGGFFresh sugarcane juice, lime$6

Two generations at the pot

Mrs Hoa ran a phở cart in District 3 for twenty years. Her son Duy runs the counter here. The broth recipe made the flight unchanged; the playlist did not survive negotiations.

Everything is made the slow way. Bones roasted before dawn, herbs picked daily, baguettes baked twice a morning down the road. Duy is usually the one calling your number.

Grab a table before
the lunch rush.

Pick a day and a sitting and we will hold it. Walk-ins are always welcome too, the queue moves faster than it looks.

Lunch 11:30am to 2pm, dinner 5:30pm to 9pm. Kitchen closes Mondays.

Loud, bright and quick.

Fresh Vietnamese rolls on a plate — Gỏi cuốn, rolled to order.

Iced Vietnamese coffee glasses — Cà phê sữa đá, all day.

A grilled rice plate ready to serve — Cơm tấm, off the grill.

The bright, casual dining room — Loud, bright and quick.

Regulars say it better

“The broth tastes like someone has been up since 4am getting it right. Because they have.”

Tom Aldridge, Mount Eden

“Best bánh mì this side of the bridge. The baguette shatters exactly the way it should.”

Linh Trần, Sandringham

“Booked a table for six, in and fed inside the hour. The bún bò Huế has a proper kick.”

Marcus Poe, Balmoral

Good to know

Do I need to book a table?: Walk-ins are always welcome and the queue moves fast. For groups or Friday nights, book ahead using the form above and we will hold it.
Do you have vegetarian options?: Plenty. A mushroom phở chay, tofu bánh mì, fresh rolls, cơm chay and a green papaya salad, all marked on the menu.
How spicy is the food?: Mild by default, with chilli, sambal and fresh bird's-eye on every table. The bún bò Huế has a built-in kick, just ask.
Can I order for pickup?: Yes. Phone ahead and we build it fresh so it is ready when you arrive, bagged with the herbs kept separate.
Do you cater group orders?: We do platters of rolls, bánh mì and rice boxes for offices and parties. Order the day before by phone.
Any allergens to flag?: We use fish sauce and peanuts widely. Tell us about allergies when you book and we will steer you to what is safe.

Find us before the queue does

472 Dominion Road
Mount Eden, Auckland 1024

Hours

Tue to Sun, 11:30am to 9pm
Closed Mondays

Call the counter

09 555 0183

Street-food Sài Gòn,made fresh daily.