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Phu Cuong King's Hot Bread

273 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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273 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220, Australia

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+61 2 9585 1697
HoursMonday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Phu Cuong King's Hot Bread

Fresh out of the oven around 1 PM, the crusty house-baked baguettes at this Hurstville staple deliver an unyielding crunch before giving way to soft crumb. Locals queue down Forest Road for over twenty different banh mi combinations—spanning crisp roast pork belly, sweet char siu, and tender lemongrass chicken. The staff work at breakneck speed, tailoring every order with custom chilli levels, extra coriander, or slicing and shrink-wrapping rolls for the commute. Regulars routinely pair their sandwich with a side of golden chicken crunchies.

  • House-Baked Rolls: Crisp on the outside with a soft crumb, baked on-site daily and freshest around 1 PM.
  • Expansive Menu: Over twenty sandwich styles available, led by pork crackling, char siu, and satay chicken.
  • Fast Customization: Counter staff happily adjust chilli and coriander levels, or halve and shrink-wrap rolls for travel.
  • Chicken Crunchies: Fried chicken drumettes make a staple side order alongside iced coffee.
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Why Choose Phu Cuong King's Hot Bread

Why Hurstville locals and banh mi enthusiasts keep returning to Phu Cuong King's Hot Bread.

  • Fast, Generously Filled Lunch Rolls

    Generously stuffed rolls prepared with speed ensure busy patrons get a fast, hearty meal during lunch rushes.

    Was looking for a quick, easy to eat lunch and came across Kings Hot Bread. I had the classic pork roll and the wife had the char siu roll and we both agree that this is a top tier banh mi spot! Generous fillings and great value.

    Kavin Natali

  • Precise, Tailored Order Customization

    Staff quickly prepare complex, customized orders down to exact condiments, herbs, and bread preferences.

    Service is incredibly quick and precise. Cant help but put my forward recommendation for coming here!

    Jonathan Low (Jono)

  • Contrasting House-Baked Crust and Crumb

    House-baked rolls deliver a distinctive crisp golden exterior paired with an airy, soft crumb.

    What a memorable balance of crunchy exterior and plush, pillowy innards.

    Erik

  • Crispy, Balanced Crackling Pork

    The pork belly achieves an ideal crispy texture without being overly tough or dried out.

    This is actual delicious banh mi, on fresh bread, the pork belly is crispy but not concrete crispy like in other banh mi places.

    Ray Guden

  • Welcoming, Generational Warmth

    Decades of consistent flavors and accommodating hospitality make long-time patrons feel right at home across multiple generations.

    Staff are extremely friendly and I always feel welcomed when I visit this place.

    Louie W Ong

  • Unwavering Satisfaction Worth the Trip

    Consistent culinary quality and care make queues and long-distance travel feel genuinely worthwhile.

    I travel once a week for pork crackling rolls and have never been disappointed.

    Big T

Customer favorites and signature banh mi combinations baked and assembled fresh to order

  • Chicken Roll

    We love the chicken roll and the staff have been lovely.

    Shiny K

  • Pork Crackling Roll

    I travel once a week for pork crackling rolls and have never been disappointed.

    Big T

  • Satay Chicken Banh Mi

    I ordered the satay chicken banh mi which was $10.50, it was incredibly delicious with a generous amount of satay chicken throughout that was hot and flavourful.

    keke ow

  • Char Siu Roll

    the wife had the char siu roll and we both agree that this is a top tier banh mi spot!

    Kavin Natali

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you customize your roll with specific toppings or dietary preferences?

Yes. The staff make rolls fresh to order and accommodate requests to adjust chilli, coriander, pate, butter, mayo, or sauces, as well as slicing and cling-wrapping.

How long are the lines during peak hours?

Expect a queue, particularly during peak lunchtime around 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The line moves quickly with plenty of staff, but visiting early in the morning or toward closing can help avoid waits.

What variety of banh mi fillings and extras are available?

Beyond classic pork, the bakery serves over 20 combinations including char siu, satay chicken, crispy pork crackling, lemongrass chicken, dim sim, seafood/fish, and vegetarian options, alongside snacks like chicken crunchies and spring rolls.

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