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Tuong Lai

Shop 3/66-68 John St, Cabramatta NSW 2166, Australia

Recommended by 65 people

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Shop 3/66-68 John St, Cabramatta NSW 2166, Australia

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+61 2 9727 2650
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tuong Lai

Tucked in a Cabramatta arcade, Tuong Lai delivers the postcode's benchmark cơm tấm with brisk, no-nonsense hospitality. Diners pack the snug dining room for the cơm tấm đặc biệt—broken rice stacked with seasoned fried pork chops, steamed meat cake, and shredded pork skin. Bowls of steamed rice land alongside a house chicken broth rather than generic seasoned water. Service turns tables in minutes, and the kitchen keeps pace with the lunchtime line scribbled on the door. Bring cash or PayID before grabbing a seat.

  • Cơm Tấm Đặc Biệt: Plates arrive piled with fried pork chops, house-made chả trứng meat cake, shredded bì, and broken rice.
  • Brisk Lunch Turnaround: High turnover and sharp table service get hot plates onto tables minutes after ordering.
  • Cash or PayID Only: Diners pay via cash or PayID, keeping the snug arcade room moving without card terminals.
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Why Choose Tuong Lai

Why Cabramatta locals and broken rice enthusiasts line up at Tuong Lai.

  • Benchmark Cơm Tấm Platter

    Patrons praise the authentic preparation of Cơm Tấm Đặc Biệt, highlighting juicy pork meat cake, well-marinated pork, and quality shredded pork skin.

    The Pork is marinated well, very aromatic and reminds me of the Pork I've had in Vietnam the Cha is fresh, meaty, tender and delicious.

    Thanh Nguyen

  • Traditional Fried Pork Chop Tradition

    While many venues rely on standard grilled options, Tuong Lai keeps traditional fried pork chops paired with red rice or broken rice.

    So many restaurants have replaced fried pork chops with grilled pork chops, but thankfully Tuong Lai hasn’t.

    farida

  • Reassuring Portions and Value

    Generous servings and reasonable rates offer diners comforting value amid rising living costs across Sydney.

    comforting, full of flavour, and at a price that feels affordable even in today’s economy.

    Jane D

  • Nostalgic Taste of Vietnam

    The flavors, aromas, and traditional recipes evoke fond memories of eating genuine street-side broken rice dishes in Vietnam.

    Cannot fault it at all and reminds me of Vietnam!

    Lily Nguyen

  • Rapid Lunch Turnaround

    Even during peak midday rush hours, efficient floor service and rapid table turnover get meals delivered in minutes.

    The price is reasonable and the service is very fast(2 minutes from ordering to getting the food).

    Sean Lim

  • House-Simmered Chicken Broth Side

    Rather than generic instant bouillon, the kitchen serves its rice specialties with proper chicken broth soup.

    The soup for the rice dish is proper chicken broth soup.

    Rudy Gunawan

Signature broken rice combinations and traditional Vietnamese specialties

  • Cơm Tấm Đặc Biệt

    I ordered the Cơm Tấm Đặc Biệt, and it was so good — comforting, full of flavour, and at a price that feels affordable even in today’s economy.

    Jane D

  • Bánh cuốn

    went searching for the best banh cuốn and i found it!

    Amy Tran

  • Bun Dac Biet

    We ordered their specialties i.e. <i>Com Tam Dac Biet</i> (Special Broken Rice) and <i>Bun Dac Biet</i> (Special Rice Noodle) which come with all the nice toppings.

    Rudy Gunawan

  • Fried pork chops with red rice

    Fried pork chops with red rice is by far one of my favourite dishes and they make it perfectly here so I’ll definitely be back just for this dish! 🙂

    farida

Before you head over

Practical tips for beating the rush, queueing smoothly, and paying at this busy arcade spot.

  • Prepare cash or PayID in advance

    The venue does not accept EFTPOS or standard credit cards, so make sure to bring cash or have PayID ready before ordering.

  • Time your visit to beat peak lunch crowds

    Wait times peak during midday rushes; arrive around 11am or after 2pm, or be open to sharing a communal table to get seated quickly.

  • Add your name to the door waitlist

    When arriving during busy hours, write your name and party size on the sign-up list at the entrance and listen for staff to call you.

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