Best Banhmi Lab in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
ROP ROP
vietnamese · Fitzroy VIC 3065
5.0 across 120 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 20:00G5.0TYMS
Google5.0(120)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOnly Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
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Rank 2.
Kitchen by Quin
vietnamese · Windsor VIC 3181
4.9 across 205 Google reviews; OpenTable diners back it up at 5.0.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.9TYMSOT5.0FB5.0
Google4.9(205)OpenTable5.0(3)Facebook5.0(1)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Oh! Banh Mi Bourke Street
vietnamese · catering-service · 500 Bourke St (rear
4.9 across 174 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 15:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(174)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 4.
Rock Pho
vietnamese · South Yarra VIC 3141
4.8 across 665 Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.8TYMSFB5.0
Google4.8(665)Facebook5.0(13)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 5.
Madame Yen - Chapel St
vietnamese · South Yarra VIC 3141
4.8 across 1.4k Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 21:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(1.4k)Yelpnot on yelp1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 6.
Lady Dan Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
vietnamese · Hawthorn VIC 3122
4.8 across 473 Google reviews; punches well above its price point.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:45 — 21:00G4.8TYMSFB5.0
Google4.8(473)Facebook5.0(2)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 7.
Rue de Thanh
vietnamese · Fitzroy VIC 3065
4.9 across 521 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.9TYMSFB5.0
Google4.9(521)Facebook5.0(2)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 8.
Madame Yen-CBD
vietnamese · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.9 across 307 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(307)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 9.
102 Uniq
vietnamese · asian · Collingwood VIC 3066
4.8 across 444 Google reviews; a contemporary Vietnamese menu with vegan & gluten-free options in a rustic-chic….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.8TYMSOT4.5FB5.0
Google4.8(444)OpenTable4.5(99)Facebook5.0(8)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 10.
LA'SEN
vietnamese · Docklands VIC 3008
JBF · Best Chef: Southwest '26
4.9 across 257 Google reviews; praised by James Beard Foundation.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
17 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:00 — 15:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(257)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Best Banhmi Lab in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
ROP ROP
vietnamese · Fitzroy VIC 3065
5.0 across 120 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 20:00G5.0TYMS
Google5.0(120)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOnly Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
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Rank 2.
Kitchen by Quin
vietnamese · Windsor VIC 3181
4.9 across 205 Google reviews; OpenTable diners back it up at 5.0.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.9TYMSOT5.0FB5.0
Google4.9(205)OpenTable5.0(3)Facebook5.0(1)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 3.
Oh! Banh Mi Bourke Street
vietnamese · catering-service · 500 Bourke St (rear
4.9 across 174 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:00 — 15:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(174)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 4.
Rock Pho
vietnamese · South Yarra VIC 3141
4.8 across 665 Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.8TYMSFB5.0
Google4.8(665)Facebook5.0(13)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 5.
Madame Yen - Chapel St
vietnamese · South Yarra VIC 3141
4.8 across 1.4k Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 21:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(1.4k)Yelpnot on yelp1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 6.
Lady Dan Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
vietnamese · Hawthorn VIC 3122
4.8 across 473 Google reviews; punches well above its price point.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:45 — 21:00G4.8TYMSFB5.0
Google4.8(473)Facebook5.0(2)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningOne source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Rank 7.
Rue de Thanh
vietnamese · Fitzroy VIC 3065
4.9 across 521 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.9TYMSFB5.0
Google4.9(521)Facebook5.0(2)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 8.
Madame Yen-CBD
vietnamese · Melbourne VIC 3000
4.9 across 307 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(307)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 9.
102 Uniq
vietnamese · asian · Collingwood VIC 3066
4.8 across 444 Google reviews; a contemporary Vietnamese menu with vegan & gluten-free options in a rustic-chic….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.8TYMSOT4.5FB5.0
Google4.8(444)OpenTable4.5(99)Facebook5.0(8)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 10.
LA'SEN
vietnamese · Docklands VIC 3008
JBF · Best Chef: Southwest '26
4.9 across 257 Google reviews; praised by James Beard Foundation.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
17 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:00 — 15:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(257)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Banhmi Lab in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Harry's ten

ROP ROP

Kitchen by Quin

Oh! Banh Mi Bourke Street

Rock Pho

Madame Yen - Chapel St

Lady Dan Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

Rue de Thanh

Madame Yen-CBD

102 Uniq

LA'SEN

Also considered

Best Banhmi Lab in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Harry's ten

ROP ROP

Kitchen by Quin

Oh! Banh Mi Bourke Street

Rock Pho

Madame Yen - Chapel St

Lady Dan Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

Rue de Thanh

Madame Yen-CBD

102 Uniq

LA'SEN

Also considered