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Water lily Vietnamese restaurant

29 Botany Rd, Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia

Recommended by 6 people

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Find Water lily Vietnamese restaurant

29 Botany Rd, Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia

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+61 2 8399 0598
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Water lily Vietnamese restaurant

Water lily delivers soulful, unpretentious Vietnamese staples cooked with the generous warmth of a family kitchen. Locals lean on this Botany Road mainstay for rapid weekday lunches and comforting bowls of beef pho—its broth fragrant with star anise and cinnamon, poured over tender beef cuts. Banh mi arrives on crusty baguettes packed with crackling roast pork, balanced by crisp house pickles and fresh coriander. Tables come set with complimentary hot tea and house condiments, while the kitchen easily turns out crispy skin chicken or caters to lighter appetites with vegetable-packed low-carb pho bowls. Just remember to bring cash before sitting down.

  • Complimentary Table Tea: Pours of complimentary hot tea greet every table alongside an array of classic condiments.
  • Low-Carb Broth Options: Lighter bowls swap standard noodles for crisp vegetables in the signature spiced broth.
  • Cash-Only Counter: Orders are settled strictly with physical notes and coins, keeping service swift and old-school.
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Why Choose Water Lily Vietnamese Restaurant

Generous portions, nostalgic home-cooked recipes, and warm hospitality in Waterloo

  • Authentic Crackling Pork & Chicken Banh Mi

    Freshly baked baguettes loaded with crunchy crackling pork or savory lemongrass chicken make for exceptional, filling meals.

    The pork was good and had just the right amount of crackle. The veges and sauce was perfection!!

    Chris Grierson

  • Fragrant, Slow-Simmered Beef Pho

    Generous bowls of beef pho feature rich, aromatic broth simmered to perfection alongside tender cuts of beef.

    Broth was rich and not too strong. Just perfect. Beef was tender and not hard to pull apart.

    Nathan

  • Heartwarming Comfort of Family-Style Cooking

    Welcoming service and traditional hawker-style home cooking evoke the heartfelt comfort of familiar family meals.

    the food always gives me a warm hug.

    Jonathan Ng

  • Nostalgic Flavors That Taste Like Home

    Authentic recipes like chicken curry and aromatic pho broth spark nostalgic memories of classic Vietnamese childhood favorites.

    The chicken curry tastes just like my mom used to make (I’m Viet). So much nostalgia in one bowl.

    Mai Le

  • Complimentary Table Tea with Every Visit

    Every table is treated to complimentary hot tea, adding traditional hospitality and refreshment to every meal.

    Delicious free tea for every table.

    Gary L

  • Tailored Low-Carb Pho Options

    Guests can customize their soup experience with health-conscious low-carb noodle alternatives packed with fresh vegetables.

    Love the low carb pho loaded with fresh veggies and crispy skin chicken

    J R

Customer favorites and signature staples prepared fresh to order

  • Beef Pho

    Beef pho was very good ($15), I’ve tried a few Viet restaurants around Sydney, this is the best one so far. Broth was rich and not too strong. Just perfect. Beef was tender and not hard to pull apart.

    Nathan

  • Crispy Skin Chicken

    Beef pho and crispy skin chicken are a must!

    Spencer Jin

  • Banh Xeo

    Came back for more the following week and tried the banh xeo. It was excellent! So crunchy with lots of fillings !

    Denise Leung

  • Crackling Pork Banh Mi

    The bread was incredible, it must have been fresh. Every bite was crunchy and just delicious. The pork was good and had just the right amount of crackle. The veges and sauce was perfection!!

    Chris Grierson

Before you head over

Practical tips on payment, drinks, and dietary modifications for your visit

  • Bring Cash Along

    The restaurant operates on a cash-only payment policy, so be sure to withdraw cash before arriving for dine-in or takeaway.

  • Sip Complimentary Hot Tea

    Enjoy complimentary hot tea served directly to every dining table as soon as you sit down.

  • Opt for Low-Carb Pho

    Those seeking lighter or noodle-free options can order the low-carb pho packed with fresh vegetables.

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