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Vn Street Foods

Unit 294/296 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

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Unit 294/296 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

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+61 2 9559 4149
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Vn Street Foods

No formalities here—just a frantic Marrickville quán built on charcoal-grilled pork and street-level energy. Inner West noodle seekers crowd the low stools daily for Bun Cha Hà Nội, pairing charred pork patties and vermicelli with crisp herbs and a sweet-savory dipping broth. Orders fly out within minutes. Diners regularly build custom bento boxes stacked with sticky rice, mains, and greens, or tuck into bowls of beef pho and crispy chicken. You round it out with a cup of coconut jelly or an iced mixed nut and seaweed drink while foot traffic surges past on Illawarra Road.

  • Signature Bun Cha Hà Nội: Smoky charred pork patties and pork belly arrive with fresh herbs, vermicelli, and a balanced sweet-savory broth.
  • Choose-Your-Own Bento: Modular boxes let diners mix and match an appetiser, rice, protein, and soup for a fast, complete meal.
  • Hanoi Street Vibe: Sidewalk stools, milk crates, and lightning-fast kitchen turnover replicate Hanoi street-corner dining.
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Why Choose Vn Street Foods

Discover what makes Vn Street Foods Marrickville's go-to destination for authentic Northern Vietnamese street dining.

  • Signature Hanoi Bun Cha

    Diners consistently praise the signature Bún Chả Hà Nội featuring flavourful dipping sauce and juicy grilled pork.

    Bun cha is amazing. I have come back countless times and still craving the juicy grilled pork there.

    Nam Nguyen

  • Customisable Vietnamese Bento Boxes

    Diners value the modular combo format allowing selection of appetisers, rice, proteins, and soup in one satisfying tray.

    I really enjoyed the bento box concept—you can choose your appetiser, rice, main, and soup, and it’s very filling and satisfying.

    Dao Y

  • Sidewalk Street-Style Dining

    Outdoor sidewalk seating with low stools and pop-up tables captures the energetic bustle of Southeast Asian street culture.

    Dining sprawls down the street in true south east Asian style with milkcrate chairs and pop up tables.

    Maxwell Andrew Buckley

  • High-Energy Street Market Vibe

    The high-turnover bustle and fast service mirror the dynamic street scenes of Vietnam.

    The vibe, the busyness, the fast-paced food orders—it all makes the whole experience feel so much like home.

    Linh Podetti

  • Nostalgic Northern Vietnamese Comfort

    Diners from Northern Vietnam find transportive nostalgia in hard-to-find regional specialties prepared authentically.

    I’m from Northern Vietnam, so it’s such a treat to enjoy authentic Northern Vietnamese food, especially since not many places serve it.

    Linh Podetti

  • Generous Value and Hearty Satisfaction

    Diners appreciate substantial portion sizes and affordable pricing that deliver exceptional everyday satisfaction.

    Both serving sizes were big, and we were so full but satisfied afterwards. Prices were also very good.

    Map Roy

Signature Northern Vietnamese dishes and crowd-favourite bento sets

  • Bun Cha

    I got to try the signature dish, Bun Cha, which can be said to be the best Bun Cha I can find in Sydney.

    Nam Le

  • Vietnamese Bento Box

    I really enjoyed the bento box concept—you can choose your appetiser, rice, main, and soup, and it’s very filling and satisfying.

    Dao Y

  • Beef Pho

    I ordered the beef pho ($16.50). It was really delicious. The soup was clear with clean, well-balanced flavours.

    Map Roy

  • Bánh Cuốn

    Authentic Northern Vietnamese food that would make you keep coming back for more. I’m talking about yummy Slippery Rice Noodle (Bánh Cuốn)

    Anna Tran

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the signature dishes to order?

The restaurant is well known for Northern Vietnamese street specialties, led by its signature Bún Chả Hà Nội featuring charcoal-grilled pork and meatballs with rice noodles and dipping broth. Other frequently praised items include savoury sticky rice, bánh cuốn, and beef pho.

How does the Vietnamese bento box work?

Yes. Alongside à la carte items, you can order a modular bento box where you choose an appetiser, rice, main protein, and soup for a complete meal.

What is the seating arrangement like?

Seating includes standard indoor air-conditioned tables as well as sidewalk outdoor seating featuring low stools and pop-up tables reminiscent of Hanoi street dining. An expanded space next door also offers extra regular seating.

Can you book ahead, and how busy does it get?

The restaurant is frequently busy with lines forming during peak lunch and dinner periods, though turnover and food service are typically very fast. Booking ahead is accepted if you wish to reserve a table.

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