Restaurant
Bay Hong Food + Wine
227 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Find Bay Hong Food + Wine
227 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
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This Darlinghurst fixture pairs modern Vietnamese plates with curated cellar selections—served up with genuine warmth on Oxford Street. Coeliacs and vegans dine without compromise here. Dedicated fryers mean gluten-free spring rolls and dumplings come out crisp without cross-contamination worries, while plant-based diners get a standalone menu that pulls no punches. Sommelier pours complement rich duck curry, fragrant lemongrass chicken, and claypot pork belly. The meal winds down over mango coconut sago and pandan sweets under dim, mood-lit dining room glow.
- Strict Coeliac Protocols: Separate deep fryers let coeliac diners tuck safely into crisp spring rolls and rare gluten-free dumplings.
- Sommelier-Curated Pairings: An in-house sommelier pours regional Australian and New Zealand drops paired to match fragrant modern Vietnamese spicing.
- Dedicated Vegan Menu: A dedicated standalone menu serves plant-based guests with separate fryers and robust curries.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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The Bay Hong Advantage
Why diners choose Bay Hong for modern Vietnamese food and curated wine
Dedicated Coeliac Protocols & Fryers
Separate deep fryers and dedicated preparation procedures allow coeliac diners to safely enjoy rare gluten-free specialties like dumplings and spring rolls without fear of cross-contamination.
I have coeliac and they cater for it well and use separate fryers if they serve food that have gluten.
Trance Dance Standalone Plant-Based Kitchen Options
A comprehensive standalone vegan menu with dedicated frying infrastructure ensures plant-based guests have abundant choices alongside the omni menu.
They have a vegan menu as well (any fried dished on this menu use a separate deep fryer).
Sierra Redfern Sommelier-Guided Wine Pairings
In-house sommelier guidance pairs fine Australian and New Zealand wines with bold, aromatic Vietnamese dishes in an intimate, dim-lit dining room.
It is amazing having a sommelier there as well who perfectly pairs wines with the food.
Joseph Lipski Elegant, Dim-Lit Ambiance
Chic, dim lighting and thoughtful aesthetics create an intimate, boutique dinner ambiance that feels exclusive yet accessible.
modern Vietnamese cuisine, paired with an elegant dim dinner ambiance and they paired my dishes with a selection of delicious wine.
Angelina Go Seamless Mixed-Dietary Gatherings
Extensive gluten-free and dedicated vegan options make hosting mixed tables effortless, giving every guest tailored dishes without compromise.
There is an entire vegan menu which is absolutely amazing but I regularly bring non-vegan friends here too because they can try lots of different things.
Bella Massey Warm, Personalized Table Hospitality
Hands-on hosts Clayton and Adrian remember returning diners and specific palate preferences, creating a deeply welcoming, family-like atmosphere.
They have managed to accommdate every dietary restriction we've thrown at them and they remember them the next time we visit!
Aisha Chery-Ocquaye
Most popular items
Signature Vietnamese favorites and coeliac-safe specialties
Claypot Belly Pork
We skipped entree but ordered the Claypot Belly Pork, steamed rice and seasonal greens. WOW, the food was delicious, very fresh and discernable notes of fine vietnamese flavours.
PHILIP GIBBS Gluten Free Dumplings
I was impressed to have gluten free dumplings as it’s a rare find for someone who has coeliac.
Trance Dance Spring Rolls
Spring Rolls (steamy, umami)
Chelsea Spencer Lemongrass Chicken
The lemongrass chicken was a standout – fragrant, tender, and full of that signature Vietnamese balance of sweet, salty, and citrusy zing.
Mish Smith
Other favorites
Desserts, sides, and house refreshments
Pandan Flan
Clayton kindly treated us to a pandan flan for dessert, which was a lovely surprise.
Nhan Pham Mango Coconut Sago
Mango Coconut Sago (probably a top 5 dessert, I don’t usually get non chocolate desserts but this was something I have never tried before!)
Chelsea Spencer Seasonal Greens
We paired this with the seasonal greens, lightly stir-fried to retain their crunch and freshness
Mish Smith House Lime Soda
On top of everything, we had the absolutely yummy house lime soda too.
Ebed Susilo
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful touches and dietary protocols that define the dining experience at Bay Hong Food + Wine
Dedicated Allergen & Vegan Fryers
Kitchen operations maintain dedicated fryers for gluten-free and vegan orders, allowing coeliac diners to safely enjoy crispy spring rolls and rare gluten-free dumplings.
Tableside Sommelier Pairings
In-house wine guidance pairs modern Vietnamese dishes with regional Australian and New Zealand bottles directly at the table.
Personalized Repeat Guest Care
Hosts Adrian and Clayton greet guests by name on return visits, recalling previous dish selections and remembered dietary requirements.
Complimentary Post-Meal Gestures
Guests receive hospitality touches such as complimentary desserts and post-meal mints alongside unhurried dish-by-dish menu walk-throughs.
Before you head over
Practical advice for navigating dietary accommodations, ordering, and curated wine pairings at Bay Hong Food + Wine
Order Gluten-Free Fried Items Safely
Ask front-of-house staff for gluten-free dumplings and fried favorites like spring rolls, as the kitchen maintains separate fryers and celiac-safe protocols.
Ask for Tableside Wine Pairings
Take advantage of the on-site sommelier to pair Australian and New Zealand wines directly with your Vietnamese courses.
Utilize the Separate Vegan Menu
Request the dedicated standalone vegan menu when booking or ordering, where all fried plant-based dishes use an isolated fryer.
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