Madame Linh Vietnamese Cuisine — Restaurant in Melbourne

Absolutely horrible. Avoid this place like your life depends on it.

Went with my friends to give this place a try since it's in close proximity to their office.

All of us ordered very different things and the best thing we ordered was the can of coke.

Ordered the spring rolls. The menu said there were 6 of them but only 4 came out. When I asked the staff about this, they said that it used to be 6 a "long time ago" because the size of the spring rolls were smaller. Now that they're "bigger" they only give out 4. Okay thats fair enough and we get that, but I just feel like it should have been clearer from the start, because customers will only base their orders on what's in front of them. Even the receipt says 6 rolls. How do I know I'm not being cheated ? As I leave the counter the staff asked me if I wanted to order some more, and I understand that it's just a follow-up question, but it was still quite upsetting.

And the spring roll conundrum didn't end there. As we took a bite, the rolls tasted extremely foul and rotten, like it was supposed to be thrown out weeks ago but passed as fresh because idk, maybe because it's deep fried? All of us had to spit them out.

Then there were the char grilled sliced pork. Ah, yes, the char grilled pork. Or not. I might be wrong or I might just be ignorant, but I have this feeling that it might just be luncheon meat, or something to that extent thats been char grilled. The sauce was extremely sweet, almost like sugar was used to pass the dish off as "good tasting" because it tastes bad.

It doesn't feel like there is any commitment whatsoever to giving customers the right value for their money - and the rotten spring rolls was evidence for this enough.

Extremely disappointed and we don't know why it's got a 4.8 rating. One of the worst dining experiences I've ever had, and I couldn't believe myself for thinking that the next-door Don Tojo is heaps better than this place. I would give this place 0 stars...

I had such a great experience at this Vietnamese restaurant. The first thing I noticed was how nice and clean everything was—the tables, the floors, even the little details were well taken care of. The atmosphere feels cozy yet spacious, perfect for both casual meals and family gatherings.

The staff were very friendly and attentive, always checking in with a smile, which made us feel very welcome.

Most importantly, the Vietnamese food here is truly impressive. The dishes are fresh, full of authentic flavors, and beautifully presented. From the fragrant pho with rich broth, to the crispy spring rolls, to the perfectly seasoned grilled meats—every bite reminded me of traditional home-style cooking but with a modern touch.

Overall, this place is more than just clean and nice; it delivers genuine Vietnamese flavors in a warm, inviting setting. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Vietnamese cuisine or simply wants to enjoy a delicious and...

Simple Vietnamese food is absolutely my favourite, so I was super keen to check this out.

The rice paper rolls with the Char Siu pork were amazing, absolutely the best constructed rolls I’ve had. Excellent.

The main event, the Roast Pork Vermicelli? What is here is good, but the amount of toppings left me pretty unsatisfied.

If there is any way they can make those topping portions bigger, if only to make the ratio of noodle to toppings work, I’ll be all for it. I’d gladly pay for extra, I don’t feel like I should have to, but I would.

They’re a new restaurant, 2 months is a very short period of time, so I get it, I may have just gotten unlucky and starting a new place is tough, but if I go again and it’s the same story, I’ll be pretty disappointed.

I want this place to do well, but they gotta fix that bit. Otherwise I can see this becoming a regular...