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Banh Cuon Ba Oanh The Original Store Marrickville

343 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

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Find Banh Cuon Ba Oanh The Original Store Marrickville

343 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Banh Cuon Ba Oanh The Original Store Marrickville

Locals crowd Illawarra Road for Northern Vietnamese rice rolls steamed to order. Banh Cuon Ba Oanh moves with raw sidewalk tempo—tight fold-up tables in the laneway, zero fuss, and a distinctive quán cóc rhythm. The kitchen sticks to its specialty: thin rice sheets rolled around minced pork and wood-ear mushrooms, landing tableside within minutes alongside charred grilled pork, herbs, and warm dipping broth. Diners do not linger for long chats—they eat fast and finish on a glass of iced Vietnamese coffee.

  • Made-to-Order Bánh Cuốn: Freshly steamed rice noodle sheets rolled to order with fillings like minced pork and wood-ear mushroom, grilled pork, prawn, or vegan options.
  • Sidewalk Laneway Seating: Compact fold-up tables set along the footpath and laneway capture the informal, high-turnover atmosphere of Hanoi street food stalls.
  • Classic Vietnamese Drinks: Traditional iced cà phê sữa đá and pressed sugar cane drink balance out the savory, quick-fire meal.

What's On at Banh Cuon Ba Oanh The Original Store Marrickville

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Why Diners Choose Banh Cuon Ba Oanh

Plan your visit to Marrickville for made-to-order Northern Vietnamese rice rolls and electric street-side dining.

  • Dedicated Bánh Cuốn Specialization

    Rice noodle rolls are steamed fresh to order rather than served from an expansive generalist menu, resulting in exceptionally delicate, silky wrappers.

    We came here specifically for the Rice Rolls (Banh Cuon) and they were perfect—silky, soft, and fresh.

    Jack
  • Hard-to-Find Regional Speciality

    Diners can enjoy authentic regional variations that are hard to find elsewhere, spanning traditional pork, grilled meat, and dedicated vegan fillings.

    Get the famous steamed rice rolls, it's a speciality that's difficult to find at many other places.

    Suzanne
  • Made-for-Purpose Quick Lunches

    Compact seating and efficient service make this an ideal dining destination when you need a fast, satisfying lunch rather than an extended dinner.

    a great spot for a quick bite rather than a long, relaxing chat.

    Prim Fong
  • Rapid Table Delivery

    Freshly rolled batches arrive at the table in minutes, ensuring diners experience minimal wait times even during bustling hours.

    from the time of ordering they are on your table in a matter of minutes.

    Al Westbrook
  • Authentic Laneway Seating

    Folding tables set out under awnings and along the side lane bring authentic open-air street dining right into Marrickville.

    slatted wooden fold-up tables set up as required, in the open, in front and along the side laneway

    Jeff C
  • Transporting Street Food Atmosphere

    The lively sidewalk foot traffic, compact tables, and focused food presentation recreate the distinct street-stall energy of Vietnam.

    The authentic food along with the presentation & the street tables made us feel like we were in Vietnam.

    Helena Tran

Other favorites

Pair your meal with traditional drinks and refreshments—plan a visit to round out the full street food experience.

  • Iced Vietnamese Coffee

    The iced Vietnamese coffee with sweetened condensed milk, was good to finish the meal with.

    Al Westbrook
  • Sugar Cane Drink

    Sugar cane drink was really solid too, nice rich taste and colour.

    Lemmy Nga
  • Egg Coffee

    Their egg coffee is worth to try as well.

    Anh Bui
  • Salted Coffee

    And don't miss out on their salted coffee—it's a definite must-try!

    Ne3NeE Y

Before you head over

Practical advice on seating, timing, and menu choices to help you plan your visit.

  • Time Your Arrival to Beat the Peak

    Lines frequently form during peak weekend lunch hours, but service is rapid and tables turn over in minutes. Arrive just before peak rush to snag a table with minimal wait.

  • Prepare for Laneway Outdoor Seating

    Dining takes place primarily at compact fold-up tables along the sidewalk and laneway under awnings. Seating is tight and informal, so dress comfortably for the outdoor weather and expect a quick, bustling meal.

  • Vegetarian and Vegan Options Available

    While grilled pork and classic fillings are popular, the kitchen also offers dedicated vegetarian and vegan steamed rolls (bánh cuốn nhân chay) that are richly flavorful on their own.

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