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SEN

467 Olive St, Albury NSW 2640, Australia

Recommended by 20 people

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467 Olive St, Albury NSW 2640, Australia

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+61 2 6055 4435
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About SEN

Contemporary Vietnamese dining finds a polished regional home at SEN, bringing theatrical multi-course cooking to Albury. Tables fill up with sizzling plates and attentive hospitality—notably marked by handwritten cards and thoughtful toasts for anniversary and birthday celebrations. The kitchen moves confidently from starters like scallops on fire to rich Nha Trang cuttlefish, tender grilled pork jowl, and honey beef served over tabletop charcoal. Tableside-smoked cocktails keep pace with the savoury courses, while claypot rice balances out the spread. Dessert shifts gears toward crisp, coconut-crusted banana fritters paired with house-made ice cream.

  • Personalized Milestone Hospitality: Celebrations are marked with personalized handwritten cards, warm welcomes, and complimentary celebratory touches.
  • Theatrical Vietnamese Fare: Expect theatrical tableside presentations, from flaming scallops and hibachi charcoal beef to smoked cocktails.
  • Refined Degustation Menus: A multi-course contemporary menu featuring tender pork jowl, Nha Trang cuttlefish, and coconut-crusted banana fritters.
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Why Choose SEN

Why guests choose SEN for celebrations, multi-course dining, and regional destination dinners

  • Personalized Milestone Hospitality

    Reservations for birthdays and anniversaries include thoughtful personal gestures, such as tailored handwritten greeting cards and warm celebratory welcomes.

    We were thrilled to receive a beautiful handwritten congratulations card. The food is great and the service is excellent

    Sara Augsten

  • Dedicated Celebratory Touches

    Celebratory dinners conclude with generous surprises, including complimentary anniversary bubbles or birthday treats paired with attentive service.

    At the end of the evening we were offered a glass of bubbles each to cheers with for our anniversary - a really nice touch.

    Kerrie Evans

  • Theatrical Presentations and Cocktails

    Dishes and drinks feature dramatic tableside elements, from fiery starter fanfare to interactive smoked cocktails prepared directly before guests.

    cocktails were delicious and one we had was interactive in the presentation, smoking it at the table.

    Gini Dalton

  • Refined Multi-Course Tasting Menus

    The kitchen elevates Vietnamese traditions into sophisticated multi-course degustation dining with thoughtful pacing and harmonious flavor pairings.

    We had the set menu which included 5 courses of well matched dishes that were full of flavour and beautifully presented.

    Chris Burton

  • Destination Regional Fine Dining

    Visitors and travelers to Albury can experience capital-city fine dining standards without having to travel to Melbourne or Sydney.

    Best fine Vietnamese dining outside Melbourne and Sydney / Canberra booking essential, great food, spend time to enjoy

    John Holtmann

  • Subdued Setting for Traveling Guests

    Centrally located in regional NSW, the restaurant offers road-trippers and visitors an intimate, subdued atmosphere ideal for calm dinner conversations.

    Venue is relaxed and delightfully subdued, it is great to be able to have quiet dinner conversation.

    Romana Timewarp

Signature contemporary Vietnamese dishes crafted with theatrical flair

  • Scallops on Fire

    Starters we ordered a serve of the scallops on fire, pho in tea pot and crispy almond prawn salad.

    Jon Grimshaw

  • Grilled Pork Jowl

    Equally memorable was the “grilled pork jowl🐷” which was melt-in-your-mouth tender, rich in flavor, and balanced by subtle sweet and savory notes.

    Tanly Felicia

  • Honey Beef over Hibachi Grill

    Honey BBQ steak is oyster blade. Served on a quaint hibachi grill with house made sauce was all sorts of deliciousness.

    Mery

  • Duck Spring Rolls

    Duck spring rolls with a curd type wrapper were crisp and full flavoured. Side pickles were a treat.

    Mery

Other favorites

Distinctive sides, theatrical cocktails, and signature celebration gestures

  • Mushroom Floss Fried Rice

    Clay pot mushroom floss fried rice was an absolute winner.

    Mery

  • Interactive Smoked Cocktails

    cocktails were delicious and one we had was interactive in the presentation, smoking it at the table.

    Gini Dalton

  • Handwritten Anniversary and Birthday Card

    We were greeted beautifully with a kind word of congratulations and a lovely hand written card.

    Kerrie Evans

  • Complimentary Anniversary Bubbles

    At the end of the evening we were offered a glass of bubbles each to cheers with for our anniversary - a really nice touch.

    Kerrie Evans

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and tableside theatrics tailored for celebratory dining

  • Handwritten Occasion Cards

    Guests marking anniversaries and birthdays receive warm in-person greetings accompanied by handwritten congratulatory cards.

  • Fiery Tabletop Presentations

    Entrees arrive with tabletop theatrics, such as sizzling scallops served with fiery fanfare and steak over a table hibachi.

  • Complimentary Toast & Dessert

    Milestone celebrations conclude with complimentary glasses of celebratory bubbles or a special birthday dessert.

  • Tableside Smoked Cocktails

    Cocktail selections feature interactive tableside presentation, including drinks smoked directly in front of diners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I make a reservation in advance?

Reserving ahead online is strongly recommended. Guests note that the small dining room can be fully booked, especially on Saturday nights, and securing a table in advance ensures you don't miss out.

Can SEN accommodate milestone celebrations like birthdays or anniversaries?

Guests celebrating birthdays or anniversaries frequently receive thoughtful personal touches, such as handwritten congratulatory cards, celebratory bubbles, or special birthday desserts when noting the occasion during booking.

Does the restaurant offer a set tasting menu?

Yes, alongside the à la carte options, SEN provides multi-course set menus that feature balanced, beautifully presented modern Vietnamese dishes, perfect for sampling across the menu.

What drinks and cocktails are available?

SEN pairs its contemporary Vietnamese dining with an extensive beverage program, including interactive tableside smoked cocktails, fine wines, and curated mocktails.

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