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Cô Ba Marrickville

308 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

Recommended by 55 people

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Find Cô Ba Marrickville

308 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

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+61 478 955 555
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cô Ba Marrickville

Marrickville regulars head straight to this room for unfussy street comfort that stretches the dollar. The main draw is the Bò Né—steak arriving sputtering in cast iron alongside fried eggs and rich pâté, ready to drag through the skillet with warm crusty baguette. Feasts round out over bowls of spicy noodle soup, garlic butter snails, and tall glasses of iced salt coffee.

  • Sizzling Bò Né: Steak served sputtering in cast-iron pans alongside rich pâté, fried eggs, and crusty bread for dipping.
  • Street Food Specialties: Rare street-side dishes branching beyond soups into garlic butter sweet snails and crisp mini pancakes.
  • Substantial Value: Generous portion sizes that easily keep multi-dish feasts under sixty dollars.
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Why Choose Cô Ba Marrickville

From sizzling cast-iron Bò Né and street-style snails to specialty salt coffee, discover why locals head to Illawarra Road.

  • Signature Sizzling Bò Né

    Served in cast-iron skillets with rich pâté, savory gravy, and eggs, Cô Ba's signature Bò Né comes paired with a crusty baguette ideal for mopping up every drop of sauce.

    The standout was definitely their signature Bò Né (sizzling beef steak) — an absolute must-try. The beef was tender and juicy, the rich sauce was incredible, and dipping the crispy bread into the runny egg and sauce combo was next level.

    Tarkan Gul

  • Generous Feasts at Great Value

    Generous portion sizes, rich side ingredients, and balanced pricing mean multi-dish dining remains exceptionally cost-effective without cutting quality.

    3 meals under $60. Good value for money and great flavours.

    Ernest Lai

  • Hard-To-Find Street Food Delicacies

    From mini crispy bánh khọt to fragrant garlic butter snails, the kitchen serves authentic street food gems rarely prepared in suburban Vietnamese dining rooms.

    The sweet snail was incredibly delicious, and the garlic butter sauce was so amazing

    Devina Safira

  • Distinctive Vietnamese Salt Coffee

    Alongside hearty savory mains, the beverage bar serves specialty salted coffees and refreshing fruit drinks that enhance the lively street food experience.

    MUST TRY - Vietnamese salt coffee ☕️& sizzling steak 🥩!! Super delicious and the steak was sooo tender.

    Thin Swan

  • Prompt, Effortless Casual Dining

    The unpretentious, cosy dining room and prompt service make the eatery an easy choice for a seamless, satisfying daytime meal without tedious delays.

    The staffs were really friendly and the food came out so quickly. No long wait lines, a hidden gem for sure

    Thin Swan

  • Reliable Spot for Midweek Lunches

    Whether dropping in for a midweek lunch or a casual catch-up, the generous dishes and hearty portions keep dining straightforward, filling, and stress-free. Plan your visit to sample the sizzling skillet for yourself.

    Food was pretty tasty overall and fairly priced, and the waitress at the front was very nice

    ivee eats

Taste Marrickville's standout sizzling platters, regional street snacks, and aromatic broths—plan your visit today.

  • Bò Né

    The standout was definitely their signature Bò Né (sizzling beef steak) — an absolute must-try. The beef was tender and juicy, the rich sauce was incredible, and dipping the crispy bread into the runny egg and sauce combo was next level.

    Tarkan Gul

  • Bún Bò Huế

    Bun bo hue great broth with a perfect amount of kick (for a non Viet lol)

    Ernest Lai

  • Garlic Butter Sweet Snails

    The sweet snail was incredibly delicious, and the garlic butter sauce was so amazing😋🍴

    Devina Safira

  • Bánh Khọt

    banh khot (which made of the same ingredients of viet pancake but smaller and so hard to find in AU) and all 3 dishes were so flavourful and tasty.

    Thi Phuong Uyen Ngo

Other favorites

Signature coffees and refreshing beverages to accompany your meal.

  • Vietnamese Salt Coffee

    The salted coffee was sweet & strong

    tastysydney

  • Passion Fruit Juice

    I love their passion fruit juice drink

    eden

  • Egg Coffee

    Egg Coffee is creamy, cold and delicious!

    Jian Ying Pan

  • Cocoa Coconut Cream Coffee

    Cocoa coconut cream coffee is sweet, iced and delicious!

    Jian Ying Pan

Before you head over

Essential guidance for ordering sizzling signatures and navigating table timing—plan your visit to Cô Ba Marrickville today.

  • Customize and Dip Your Sizzling Bò Né

    Order the signature Bò Né with extra cheese and sausage, and tear into the warm, crusty baguette immediately to dip into the rich beef gravy, pâté, and runny fried egg while the bull-shaped skillet is still sizzling hot.

  • Explore Hard-to-Find Street Specialties

    Venture past standard noodle bowls to order hard-to-find street food delicacies like crispy mini bánh khọt and garlic butter sweet snails, ideally balanced with an iced Vietnamese salt coffee.

  • Aim for Mid-Week or Off-Peak Hours

    Visit during mid-week lunch or outside peak dining rushes to bypass wait times and avoid group turnover pressure, ensuring attentive service and a relaxed table pace.

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