Jen’s Viet Cafe — Restaurant in Brisbane City

Found this hidden gem in the gabba area from a FB group’s post. Finally had time to try it this Monday, and I absolutely loved it! It was so delicious that I went back twice more for the Banh Mi after my first visit.

I ordered the Crispy Pork Banh Mi with Omelette (an extra $2 on top of the $12.90). It took a little while to be ready, but it was totally worth the wait. It smelled amazing and tasted just as good. I loved how the crispy pork was softened by the sauce — not dry or hard like other crispy pork Banh Mi I’ve had (which I believe were also authentic). The fatty part was tender and not greasy at all. The meat was well-cooked but still soft and juicy. Everything in the Banh Mi was perfect, including the salad and the mayo. It might feel a bit heavy towards the end, but the fresh chili really helps balance it out. The chili is hot, so avoid it if you don’t eat spicy food.

On my second visit, we ordered a Banh Mi and a bowl of Pho to share. The Pho was also delicious — the broth was perfectly balanced, not too sweet or too salty. The noodle texture was just right for me. I prefer softer noodles that easily slide down my throat.

The location is also great — it’s just across the street from Woolloongabba Station, so it’s super convenient for anyone taking public transport.

I also really appreciated how clean and tidy the place was. The owner cleaned every table promptly after each customer left. Both the male owner and the older lady were very kind and friendly. They even let me go behind the counter to wash my hands before and after my meal.

This isn’t an ad, and I hope I haven’t overhyped it — I just wanted to share this because I truly enjoyed both the food and the overall dining...

I got the rare beef pho delivered through ubereats and it was honestly better than pho I've had to dine in at some places! Really well packaged, with the noodles and meat in one container and the hot soup in another - so the rare beef was actually still rare and tender when I was eating it at home. The soup was delicious and the regular portion size was perfect for me.

I wouldn't normally order soup to be delivered (could easily end up overcooked and lukewarm), especially on a quiet Monday (lots of places closed or putting in minimal effort) but I was feeling under the weather and really craving pho and this meal honestly brought me back to life lol. Really impressed at the quality and definitely keen to try more of...

holy. where do words begin. 100/10. just amazing. i have been on a quest to find the best bahn mi in brisbane. i thought i had found it in a bakery in tarragindi but boy was i wrong. I have genuinely had 3 in the past week and don’t see myself stopping. Jen’s crispy pork bahn mi tops every bahn mi i’ve tried by margins. the pork is to die for. the crackling melts in your mouth. the juices and sauces soften the bread toll perfectly. the pickled carrot is perfect. i order without coriander and they always deliver perfectly. 5 stars is not enough. my only disappointment is that i wish more people knew about this...