Restaurant
Cô Ba Marrickville
308 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia
Find Cô Ba Marrickville
308 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout 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.
What's On at Cô Ba Marrickville
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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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
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Most popular items
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the signature dish to order?
The house signature is Bò Né (Vietnamese sizzling beef steak), served piping hot on cast-iron skillets with rich sauce, eggs, pâté, and crusty bread or baguette for dipping. Many guests recommend upgrading to the Bò Né Đặc Biệt with extra sausage and cheese.
Does the menu feature unique Vietnamese street food?
Alongside classic pho and noodle dishes, the menu features street food specialties rarely seen in standard suburban Vietnamese venues, including garlic butter sweet snails and crispy mini bánh khọt (savory prawn pancakes).
How are the portion sizes and meal value?
Portions are generous and dishes are filling. Standouts like Bò Né come with eggs, meat, and bread, while noodle bowls provide hefty servings of meats and noodles, offering great value for money.
What specialty drinks and coffees are recommended?
Popular options include Vietnamese salt coffee, rich egg coffee, cocoa coconut cream coffee, and iced fruit drinks like passion fruit juice and mangosteen iced tea.
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