The Best Vietnamese Restaurants in North Adelaide We Think Are Pho Real
It’s no secret that Vietnamese eats are steaming ahead in North Adelaide. And with a slew of “Little Saigons” dishing out fresh, balanced, and aromatic bowls, it’s safe to say this culinary wave isn’t ebbing anytime soon.
This area just has Viet fare down to an art, whether you’re grabbing a street-side banh mi that would make the City of Hue proud or indulging in a five-star pho with an Aussie twist.
If you want to know the top-tier Vietnamese haunts in the area, we’re sharing them here!
Gin Long Canteen
From ginlongcanteen
Address: 42 O’Connell St
Contact Details: (08) 7120 2897
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 5:30 pm to 9 pm
- Fri – 12 to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 10 pm
If you think Gin Long Canteen’s modern banh mi and chic interiors are enough to impress, wait till you sink your teeth into their pork belly. With caramelized, smoky perfection and a Vietnamese mint punch, this dish is as unforgettable as the resto’s geometric art.
The Vietnamese green rice is also a treat for palates. Crispy salt and pepper squid tops this team favorite, while kaffir lime leaf flakes add a fragrant and citrusy zing that lifts each ingredient.
Tip: You’ll find promo codes on their website, with discounts usually between 10% and 15%.
Vietnam Village Restaurant
From princess_peachxx
Address: 2 Smith St, Thebarton
Contact Details: (08) 8352 1719
Operating Hours:
- Tue to Fri – 11 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
- Sun – 5 pm to 10 pm
Vietnam Village Restaurant is as Vietnamese as it gets. Hot pots at every table? Check. A banquet complete with sour chicken soup and spring rolls? Check.
The chicken coconut milk with lemongrass is what made us ditch our diets here, providing a heavily creamy and herbal punch Vietnamese chicken dishes are known for. Don’t overlook the beef and prawn versions, too; their umami flavors are more robust.
Tip: If you don’t want to buy their drinks, you can bring your own, but be aware there’s a $12 corkage fee.
Moonsoon
From moonsoon.adelaide
Address: 143 O’Connell St
Contact Details: (08) 7225 5382
Operating Hours:
- Tue to Thu – 5 pm to 9:30 pm
- Fri to Sat – 5 pm to 10:30 pm
- Sun – 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Dining at the chic Moonsoon means taking your time to savor the options. The Vietnamese spring rolls are refreshingly tangy, the rice noodles with beef are deeply savory, and the wok-tossed beef and vegetables are packed with umami goodness.
However, we tend to go with their salt and pepper king prawns, delicately battered and spiced up with chili. The lychee duck curry, with its sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, is a close second and usually leads us to finish with their Vietnamese coffee brulee.
Tip: Pop by between 2 pm and 4 pm. This period is less crowded, so you’ll face shorter wait times.
Ha Noi Cuisine Restaurant
From hanoi_cuisineadl
Address: 60 North East Road, Walkerville
Contact Details: (08) 8344 6415
Operating Hours: Mon, Wed to Sun – 10 am to 9 pm
From our taste buds’ perspective, the met bun chay and deboned chicken pho are the best bites at Ha Noi Cuisine. The met bun chay, in particular, is a vegetarian noodle soup that dazzles with its heavily savory broth and umami-popping shrimp paste.
The chicken pho, on the other hand, offers a broth that’s clear, light, and scent-sational. The chicken is also exquisitely tender and subtly seasoned, deliciously absorbing the essence of spices like anise and cinnamon.
Tip: Don’t want to line up? You can actually pre-order food even if this restaurant is closed.
Mai’s Lunch Bar
From maislunchbar
Address: 158 Port Rd, Hindmarsh
Contact Details: (08) 8346 8429
Operating Hours: Mon to Sat – 9 am to 7 pm
Mai’s Lunch Bar isn’t about frills, and that’s exactly why it’s one of our go-to joints. That and their banh mi, boasting farm-fresh greens and perfectly marinated pork or chicken tucked into a crisp baguette.
On our last trip, however, we switched things up by having the cold rolls—delicate rice paper packed with herbs, veggies, and your choice of shrimp. Let’s just say the rolls’ refreshing flavor and low-calorie yet satisfying nature had us hooked.
Tip: Be sure to bring cash, as they only accept this payment method.
Auntie8’s Vietnamese Cuisine
Address: 80B Prospect Rd
Contact Details: 0481 790 411
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Tue – 5 pm to 9:30 pm
- Wed to Sun – 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Auntie8’s is all about blending tradition with a twist. Their broken rice is a prime example, where the slightly sweet, charred pork gets a modern lift from tangy Aussie sauces and just the right hint of Vietnamese fish sauce.
But if it’s popularity we’re talking about, the roast duck salad takes the cake, celebrated for its crispy, sweet meat and the infusion of sharp onions.
Tip: Some drinks, like soybean milk and a few others, are only available at specific times. Check their Instagram for the updated schedule.
THE SPOT ON MELBOURNE
From thespot.adl
Address: 25 Melbourne St
Contact Details: (08) 7225 0612
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 9 am to 3 pm
- Thu to Sun – 10 am to 3 pm, 5:30 pm to 9 pm
THE SPOT ON MELBOURNE’s laid-back atmosphere and traditional food are hits among serious Viet food lovers and anyone desperate to banish their blues—because nothing says “cheer up” like an airy room and a platter of timeless spring rolls.
Speaking of spring rolls, the crabmeat version is the best-seller here. With a light and crispy shell, this bite hides a moist filling that dances between sweet, savory, and briny, proving that good things really do come in small packages.
Tip: Like Moonsoon, THE SPOT ON MELBOURNE also lets you BYOB. Just make sure to prepare 15 bucks for the corkage fee.
Saigon Gate North Adelaide
From vin.in.aus
Address: 141 O’Connell St
Contact Details: (08) 7071 9282
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm
- Fri to Sat – Mon to Thu – 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
- Sun – 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm
You haven’t truly experienced Saigon Gate until you’ve savored their succulent king prawns drenched in a velvety sauce. This Vietnamese classic shines with the deep flavor of bold garlic soaking deep into the succulent prawns.
For something hearty and refreshing, try the rice vermicelli beef. You’ll wolf down a colorful plate combining tender beef slices with fresh mint, cool cucumber, and crunchy bean sprouts, all brought together by a zesty Vietnamese fish sauce.
Tip: Hate dealing with the traffic? Skip the madness by ordering online.
Yen Linh
From _yenlinh
Address: 131 Days Rd, Croydon Park
Contact Details: (08) 8340 2999
Operating Hours: Tue to Sun – 10 am to 4 pm
Eating at Yen Linh is like getting a warm hug from your grandma. The casual setting and friendly service will make you feel right at home, while the food is so authentically Vietnamese you might forget you’re still in Adelaide.
Every visit leads us straight to their pho, and honestly, it’s just hard to resist this pièce de résistance. Yen Linh’s beefy broth is simmered for hours, plus the Vietnamese spices enhance the flavor and not overpower it—the opposite of what B-tier pho spots love to do.
Tip: Seats here are tough to snag. For a quicker booking, dial the digits above.
Bonsai Cafe
From bonsaicafesa
Address: 185 Main N Rd, Nailsworth
Contact Details: (08) 7222 1249
Operating Hours: Mon, Tue to Sun – 11 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 8:30 pm
Rustic and leafy, Bonsai Cafe is probably the best-looking joint on this list. Seriously, it’s like a Pinterest board come to life! When it comes to food, though, they keep it casual.
Patrons, including us, love the salt and pepper quails, bursting with fiery and herby flavors. If you want stronger tastes, however, the honey chicken is a finer option—thanks to its thick glaze giving the meat a sweet spin while holding onto its savory edge.
Tip: Bonsai keeps its menu fresh. Head to the website for the latest selection.
Miss V
From missv_2122
Address: 101C Prospect Rd
Contact Details: 0406 925 195
Operating Hours:
- Tue to Fri – 5 pm to 10 pm
- Sat to Sun – 1 pm to 10 pm
Miss V is the sweeter slice of Vietnam, and there’s no better way to experience it than by finishing their Flan the Lot. This drops jaws with its caramel flan draped in Miss V’s coconut sauce, resulting in a silken cover that improves the flan’s sweetness and velvety texture.
All About Coco also deserves your attention and praise. It has that same luscious coconut sauce but is now dressed up with coconut tapioca seeds, coconut jelly, and sago, making for a lighter, less sweet taste of the tropics.
Tip: If traveling to Prospect doesn’t sound like a great idea, try ordering via Uber Eats.
Soonta
From eat_soonta
Address: 4/98 Prospect Rd
Contact Details: (08) 8420 0928
Operating Hours: Daily – 11 am to 7:30 pm
Ask anyone who’s ever stepped foot in Soonta, and you’ll likely hear raves about the rice bowls. We’re right there with them, particularly for the chicken option marinated in a warm ginger sauce.
Even the plate of vegetarian tofu and shiitake mushroom tastes so good you’d confuse it for meat. Our favorite part about it is its soy-based sauce, infusing a full-bodied flavor not just to the tofu and mushrooms but also to the rice and greens.
Tip: Hire Soonta as your caterer to skip the cooking stress and impress your guests.
Le Soup
Address: Shop 6 Northpark 264, Main N Rd
Contact Details: (08) 7226 6194
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 8 am to 6 pm
- Sat – 8:30 am to 4 pm
- Sun – 10 am to 4 pm
Le Soup’s menu spans pages of modern Vietnamese delights. Personally, we’re on board with sticking to their soy-tossed noodles crowned with BBQ chicken, a plate fit for enthusiasts of sweet and savory Vietnamese food.
For those who like their flavors on the mellow side, the cold rolls with noodles drizzled in peanut butter hoisin sauce are a chef’s kiss. Sure, they might be chewy, but that nutty, veggie goodness is an ideal break from heavy-hitting Le Soup mains.
Tip: Keep an eye on their Instagram for special offers, such as free donuts with every noodle purchase and other exciting deals.
Madame Hanoi
From madamehanoi
Address: SkyCity Adelaide, 125 North Terrace
Contact Details: (08) 8218 4166
Operating Hours:
- Tue to Wed – 5 pm to 10 pm
- Thu – 12 pm to 4 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
- Fri – 12 pm to 4 pm, 5 pm to 12 am
- Sat – 12 pm to 2 pm, 5 pm to 12 am
Wrapping up our list with a bang, we have Madame Hanoi, a posh hotspot for Aussie-Vietnamese fusion fare. Their mini beef pho is a lighter twist on the classic, but the harmonious blend of savory beef, fragrant herbs, and spice is still very much alive.
Second in line is their take on S.A. king prawns, which our spicy food stans are obsessed with. Slathered in a Vietnamese chili sauce, these prawns are a sizzling experience, made even better by burnt butter and the seafood’s inherent sweetness.
Tip: Spend at least $25 at Madame Hanoi to park for free at the Festival Car Park. You can access the parking from Montefiore Rd or King William Rd, right next to SkyCity Adelaide.
