Vietnamese food in Brisbane
Brisbane's Vietnamese dining scene is one of the city's quiet strengths. Sunnybank anchors the southern corridor with pho houses and broken-rice counters that have been running for decades. The inner city has seen a more recent wave of modern Vietnamese — clean rooms with natural wine lists and menus that sit between Hanoi street food and contemporary technique. Useful starting points keep shifting as venues open and evolve.
01Kinn+Derm
Thai dining and drinks at Westfield Chermside.
02Ma Pa Me
Modern South-East Asian cooking and cocktails on Little Stanley Street.
03Mai Gai
South-East Asian shared dining in Everton Plaza.
04Oh Boy, Bok Choy!
A South-East Asian kitchen and bar drawing on Vietnam, China, Malaysia, and Thailand.
05sAme sAme
Thai-led South-East Asian dining in Ada Lane on James Street.
06Siam South Bank
Traditional Thai flavours beside the South Bank Parklands.
07West End Vietnamese Foods
Vietnamese meals and takeaway on Melbourne Street.
Where is Vietnamese food concentrated in Brisbane?
Sunnybank and surrounds anchor much of Brisbane's Vietnamese food scene, with long-running pho houses and bánh mì shops that often deliver strong value.
Is there modern Vietnamese dining in Brisbane?
Yes — many Vietnamese restaurants in the inner suburbs take traditional flavours into contemporary formats, often with natural wine programs.
What should I order at a Vietnamese restaurant in Brisbane?
Pho is a common entry point; many venues also highlight broken rice (cơm tấm), bún bò Huế, and bánh xèo. Don't skip the condiment table.