5 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

"Northern-style pho doesn't come with bean sprouts or Thai basil, but you can ask." That kind of detail, from a reviewer at An An Vietnamese Eatery, tells you more about a kitchen than a star rating ever could. The Vietnamese restaurants in Sydney ranked here have pulled in nearly 7,000 Google reviews between them, and the spread runs from a casual CBD pho counter to a harbour-view fine-dining room in Barangaroo.

Short answer: Cam On Restaurant and Annamese share the top rating at 4.8 stars, with Cam On's pho drawing praise for a lighter, more balanced broth and Annamese offering a fine-dining take with Sydney Harbour views. Expect a bowl of pho to run $20-40, and a full Barangaroo tasting dinner closer to $60-100 per person.

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Sydney's Vietnamese restaurants, ranked

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Chat Thai - Sydney	4.4 ★	3,537	Thai food, not Vietnamese	View ›
2	Cam On Restaurant (Market City)	4.8 ★	817	Overall / pho specialist	View ›
3	An An Vietnamese Eatery	4.5 ★	919	Northern-style pho in the CBD	View ›
4	MuMu	4.1 ★	1,350	Asian fusion, George Street	View ›
5	Annamese	4.8 ★	369	Fine dining / harbour views	View ›

5 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Sydney (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Chat Thai - Sydney

4.43,537 Google reviews

Chat Thai, on Pitt Street, is a Thai restaurant, not a Vietnamese one. Google lists its type as Thai, and reviewers consistently describe its menu of papaya salad, pad see ew, and pad Thai. It carries by far the highest review count of any restaurant surfacing for this search, but it's off-trade for this list and included only to be transparent about what the data returned.

What people praise

Papaya salad and pad Thai consistently praised across hundreds of reviews
Large, well-known menu with a dedicated vegetarian section
Reliable for group dining in the CBD

Worth knowing

Not a Vietnamese restaurant, so it doesn't belong on this specific list on merit

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume3,537 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

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Rating breakdown68% 5-star

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Our take: A genuinely popular CBD restaurant, but it serves Thai food. We're flagging that plainly rather than ranking it as a Vietnamese pick.

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Level 6/188 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Cam On Restaurant (Market City)

4.8817 Google reviews

Cam On Restaurant, inside Market City's dining precinct in Haymarket, is run by the Phomumum Group and focuses on pho, including a pour-your-own-broth format reviewers call novel. It's a casual, counter-style setup rather than a sit-down dining room.

What people praise

Pho called some of the best reviewers have had, with a lighter broth than typical
Pour-your-own-broth format praised as a fresh touch
Wagyu beef pho highlighted for generous portions and rich flavour

Worth knowing

Some smaller sides, like the prawn toast, drew lukewarm feedback

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume817 · 83th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

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Our take: Ties for the top rating on this page, and it's the more specialised, pho-focused kitchen of the two 4.8s here.

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Dining Precinct Market City Shopping Centre, Level 3, Shop 9/13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000

#3🕑 Open 7 days

An An Vietnamese Eatery

4.5919 Google reviews

An An Vietnamese Eatery, on Clarence Street in the CBD, specialises in Northern Vietnamese-style pho, which is served without the bean sprouts and Thai basil more common in Southern-style bowls, though reviewers note staff will add them on request. It's a small, no-frills space that regularly draws a queue.

What people praise

Broth called rich and aromatic, true to Northern-style pho
Short rib pho and bún chả set both singled out as standouts
Regulars return specifically for the pickled garlic side

Worth knowing

Seating is limited, so arriving early on weeknights helps avoid a wait

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume919 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown78% 5-star

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Our take: The most specific, regionally authentic pho on this list, according to reviewers who've compared it directly to pho back in Vietnam.

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161 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000

#4🕑 Open 7 days

MuMu

4.11,350 Google reviews

MuMu, on George Street, is best described by its own reviewers as a trendy Asian fusion restaurant rather than a strictly Vietnamese kitchen, blending South East Asian flavours with some Western twists. It's run by Merivale and leans into a lively, group-dining atmosphere.

What people praise

Garlic rice and sweet prawn betel leaf named standout dishes repeatedly
Fit-out and ambience praised as ideal for a large group booking
Well located right by a George Street tram stop

Worth knowing

Portion sizes noted as small relative to the price point
A couple of reviewers found the menu westernised compared to more traditional options

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume1,350 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown57% 5-star

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Our take: Ranks lowest on rating here, and it's fusion rather than strictly Vietnamese, so it suits a fun group night out more than a search for authentic regional cooking.

Website +61291147393 Directions

330C George St, Sydney NSW 2000

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Annamese

4.8369 Google reviews

Annamese, in Barangaroo, takes its name from Annam, the historic name for Vietnam before French colonial rule, and offers what its own site calls an innovative twist on traditional Vietnamese cuisine, with harbour views and a seafood-focused menu. It's the most upscale room on this page by a clear margin.

What people praise

Baked glass noodles with king prawns and Sài Gòn-style chicken curry called standouts
Cocktail menu, including a mango sticky rice cocktail, praised repeatedly
Barangaroo waterfront setting suited to a date night or special occasion

Worth knowing

One dessert reviewer noted the black sticky rice arrived warmer than ideal alongside melting ice cream

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume369 · 68th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

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Our take: The fine-dining pick on this list. If Cam On is where you go for the best pho, Annamese is where you go for a proper sit-down Vietnamese dinner with a view.

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Retail 2/2 Watermans Quay, Barangaroo NSW 2000

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How we score these restaurants

Rating is the live Google average, and volume tracks how many diners left a review, measured against the others on this page. Confidence blends both, so a rating built on a small sample counts for less than one backed by thousands of visits. Recency checks whether people are still reviewing recently, not just when a place opened. No restaurant can pay to move up this list.

How much does a Vietnamese meal cost in Sydney? (2026)

A pho bowl is one of the more affordable meals out in the CBD, while a full sit-down dinner at the fine-dining end costs considerably more.

Job	Typical price
Pho or single-dish lunch	$20-$40
Shared casual dinner, per person (An An, Cam On)	$20-$60
Fine-dining dinner with cocktails, per person (Annamese)	$60-$100

Ranges compiled August 2026 from diner-reported per-person spend in Google reviews for the restaurants on this page.

Serving all of Sydney

This list spans Haymarket (Cam On), the CBD (An An, MuMu), and Barangaroo (Annamese), so whether you’re near Market City or the harbour, there’s a Vietnamese restaurant near you covered here.

What to ask before booking a Vietnamese restaurant

Is the pho Northern or Southern style, and can garnishes be adjusted?
Is the setting casual counter service or a sit-down dining room?
Does the menu note vegetarian or gluten-free options for staple dishes?
Is a reservation needed, or does the restaurant run first-come seating?
How does lunch pricing compare to the dinner menu?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these Vietnamese restaurants?

We pulled restaurants in Sydney searchable for Vietnamese food with a meaningful volume of Google reviews, then ranked on rating, review count, and how recently people are still reviewing.

Is Chat Thai a Vietnamese restaurant?

No. Google classifies Chat Thai as Thai, and its menu is built around Thai dishes like papaya salad and pad Thai. It surfaces in this search because of its size and popularity, not because it serves Vietnamese food.

Which Sydney Vietnamese restaurant has the best rating?

Cam On Restaurant and Annamese are tied at 4.8, with Cam On focused on pho and Annamese offering a fine-dining Barangaroo setting.

How often is this updated?

We refresh this page as new Google review data comes in; it was last verified in August 2026.

The bottom line

For the best straightforward pho in Sydney, Cam On and An An are both strong, honest picks depending on whether you want Southern or Northern style. If you’re after a proper night out, Annamese’s Barangaroo setting and seafood-forward menu are worth the higher bill. Skip Chat Thai for this particular craving; it’s an excellent restaurant, just not a Vietnamese one.

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