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Simply The Best

77 Great N Rd, Five Dock NSW 2046, Australia

Recommended by 69 people

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77 Great N Rd, Five Dock NSW 2046, Australia

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+61 2 9712 5158
HoursMonday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Simply The Best

Five Dock’s Simply The Best dishes up nostalgic Chinese-Vietnamese comfort with the kind of hospitality that makes dinner feel like walking through your own front door. Host William anchors the room with his signature welcome, tracking tables and dropping off tailored extras like extra chilli oil before anyone asks. The kitchen moves fast, turning out hefty, sauce-drenched beef chow mein alongside punchy lemongrass chicken. Longtime diners routinely bypass delivery apps entirely, leaning on the venue’s dedicated drivers for steaming containers of honey chicken or packing into retro booths for beef pho and slices of house cheesecake.

  • Signature hospitality: Owner William personally greets tables with his signature welcome, checking in on regulars and sending out thoughtful touches like complimentary drinks or house chilli oil.
  • Chinese & Vietnamese classics: The menu pairs nostalgic Australian-Chinese staples like beef chow mein and honey chicken with fragrant Vietnamese lemongrass plates and beef pho.
  • In-house delivery fleet: Local regulars consistently skip third-party apps to phone in orders directly, supported by the restaurant's own fleet of reliable drivers.
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Why Diners Choose Simply The Best

What sets Simply The Best apart across dining in and ordering takeaway

  • Charismatic, Intuitive Hosting

    Owner William provides charismatic, intuitive front-of-house hospitality, anticipating diner needs and greeting tables personally.

    William’s wonderfully charismatic and knew exactly what we needed before we did ourselves.

    Boris J Bloomberg

  • Attentive Floor Presence

    Floor service is attentive and engaging, ensuring every table is actively looked after throughout the meal.

    He made sure every table is served properly, checking up on us time to time!

    Julia Ho

  • Genuine 'Welcome Home' Warmth

    Guests are welcomed with a signature 'Welcome home' philosophy that creates an immediate sense of warmth and belonging.

    That's exactly how it feels with beautiful, warm, authentic service and food.

    J T

  • Thoughtful Personal Gestures

    Hospitality extends beyond the menu with spontaneous, thoughtful extras and friendly personal welcomes for diners.

    He greeted me with a smile and threw in two free cans of coke on the house which was a lovely gesture.

    Annaliese McGuirk

  • Hearty, Dependable Meals

    The kitchen delivers dependable, hearty portions quickly, making it a reliable choice for family dining and casual dinners.

    Was out on a random Thursday night and had such a hearty feed.

    Ayrat Bayanov

  • Reliable In-House Delivery

    Direct orders are fulfilled using the restaurant's own dedicated delivery staff rather than third-party gig drivers.

    They have their own (very reliable) drivers.

    Claudia Barrie

Customer favorites from our Australian-Chinese and Vietnamese menu

  • Lemongrass Chicken

    Shoutout to the lemongrass chicken, what a ripper!

    khoi fysh (k_khoi)

  • Beef Chow Mein

    I always order the Beef Chow Mein with black bean sauce and I'm telling you once you eat here you will never eat Chinese food anywhere else.

    Craig Wright

  • Honey Chicken

    Honey chicken and Mongolian Lamb were both great and the fried rice was also very tasty.

    Annaliese McGuirk

  • Mongolian Lamb

    Honey chicken and Mongolian Lamb were both great and the fried rice was also very tasty.

    Annaliese McGuirk

Other favorites

Appetizers, specialty beverages, and sweet finishes

  • Steamed Dim Sim

    As a starter I had steamed dim sim (with pork)

    David France — ExploreFeelGood AllezLesFans

  • Young Coconut Juice

    As a drink I had young coconut juice, that even came with some coconut flesh, a nice surprise

    David France — ExploreFeelGood AllezLesFans

  • Mixed Berry Cheesecake

    And I had a seasonal dessert, a yummy mixed berry cheesecake

    David France — ExploreFeelGood AllezLesFans

  • Mango Pancake

    (and the mango pancake was a highlight)

    Boris J Bloomberg

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hosting, personalised care, and warm hospitality touches that make diners feel at home.

  • Trademark 'Welcome Home' Greeting

    Owner William greets and farewells guests with his trademark greeting and heartfelt personal hosting, ensuring diners immediately feel like returning family.

  • Spontaneous Hospitality & Freebies

    Guests regularly receive thoughtful extras on the house, from complimentary drinks to surprise treats when arriving as new locals.

  • Anticipatory Care & Tailored Condiments

    William pays attention to individual guest preferences, proactively providing items like extra house chilli oil before being asked.

  • Complimentary Dinner-End Fortune Cookies

    Meals wrap up on a classic, nostalgic high note with complimentary fortune cookies presented at the end of dinner.

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