Saigon Summer Bondi Junction — Attraction in Sydney

Tried the banmi, I liked it and came back to try something different.

A bit disappointed with the vermicelli salad, the sauce was in packet which was small and when mixing didn’t season the entire dish/salad. It also didn’t include bean sprout in the vermicelli salad, not sure if it was their oversight or how they do it normally.

Beef pho was ok, but it didn’t include any chopped chilli, I expected to have it prepared on the side but didn’t get any.

Rating 4 star because I initially had positive experience with banmi (4 star), then the disappointing vermicelli and...

If I could, I would leave 0 stars, but I cannot. I ordered the pork sausage vermicelli noodle bowl (bun nem nuong), and was disappointed by the lack of flavour... I've had nem nuong before at other restaurants and this was not even remotely close to it. It also had a mix of vegan or vegetarian (?) sausages mixed into it, which is not what I ordered. The sauce was also very small in portion, and wasn't enough for the bowl as a dressing.

My friend ordered beef pho, and the broth was disappointing. It was too sweet...

Avoid this...

Recently stopped by this local spot for a quick dinner. Was really impressed with the quality of the lemongrass chicken salad and the Vietnamese rice paper rolls, the speed of the service, and the nice relaxed atmosphere of eating at one of the few tables they have. I’ll take pictures next time but had to leave a quick review as was...