Hà Nội Xưa và Nay — Restaurant in Sydney

If you’re on the hunt for authentic Hanoi pho, this place is a hidden gem! We indulged in the Hanoi rolling rare beef and beef rib pho, along with some delightful sides like fried fermented pork and flan. To top it off, we sipped on cocoa salted coffee and milk coffee.

The pho was an absolute standout—the broth was incredibly clear yet packed with that deep, authentic beef bone flavor. It’s exactly what you’d expect from a true Hanoi-style pho. The Hanoi rolling rare beef was comfort food at its finest, with tender beef that melted in your mouth. The beef rib pho was equally impressive; the rib was perfectly tender, and the same flavorful broth made it unforgettable.

A real treat was the selection of sauces available. They had a variety of chili sauces and other condiments, allowing you to customize your pho experience, which is such a signature of Hanoi street food culture.

The fried fermented pork was a fun, delicious street food experience—crispy, tangy, and just right. As for dessert, the flan was a classic that didn’t disappoint, smooth and creamy with the perfect caramel finish.

But the coffee? Wow! The cocoa salted coffee and milk coffee were incredibly strong, even by Vietnamese standards. If you’re used to multiple cups of coffee a day, one of these will more than do the job! The rich, bold flavor is something I highly recommend for coffee lovers.

This place is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Hanoi flavors. Whether it’s the comforting pho or the bold coffee, you’re in for a treat. Can’t...

First thing I noticed the floor was wet as I walked in, there was no signage to indicate wet floor and caution, mind you the floor was slippery as is due to the vinyl flooring throughout the restaurant.

The portions were tiny and they are charging above average price.

I ordered pho and I had to ask for bean sprouts and lemon, which should come complimentary and served with my pho. Also they did not provide herbs/mint or basil.… or did I have to ask for that too from the staff.

There was no condiment plates for dipping sauce, or tea on the table.

Bowls were stained and dirty, I felt the need to use tissue to wipe the bowls down for my kids and upon wiping the tissue was black (not even exaggerating).

Overall, I would say I did not enjoy my experience here. Service was poor, I had to ask for things that I should not have needed to ask and there was no excuse because place was not busy when I dined in. Hygiene was poor.

EDIT: In response to the owner’s comment First of all, thank you for the response it was very professional and polite. Clearly you sound like someone who can’t accept negative feedback, believe me I wouldn’t even think twice to come back neither will I recommend this place to anyone, especially after your lack of professionalism and rude response to my feedback.

If you are going to respond back to my review address all of my concerns, but I didn’t think you had anything to say about your...

6/11/2024 - around 1pm

Came in with parents to try for first time, but as we walked in...

no service at all

expensive price for each dishes.

looked at the portions and size of the dish from each dining table that diners were already sitting there eating, saw few customers shook their heads when dining. Tells me the food they were eating wasn't good.

came in and had to get the menu ourselves and it's more like a self service than being served by wait staffs.

hot day and was hot inside, no air conditioning for dining comfort.

didn't end up trying after seeing ridiculous prices in the menu, as we entered first time and not being served or attended by waitstaffs or a staff member.

really surprised that they were given 4.4 stars overall review.

from what me and my parents experienced, we would not recommend this place. But those that want to try, I'm not stopping you. Your choice to try but good luck with it

for the price, what are we really paying for?? For example, a bowl of bun no hue is $19!!! Almost at $20, with less portions and medium sized bowl... And no service. Would you pay for this?? I wouldn't. And not with no dining comfort either. Will never come back.

Only good thing I can say about this place is that inside the decor gives a nice traditional Vietnamese ambience Other than that, it's a big NO for me...