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Cà Phê Nam

4/60 Vulture St, West End QLD 4101, Australia

Recommended by 65 people

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4/60 Vulture St, West End QLD 4101, Australia

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+61 7 3061 4829
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cà Phê Nam

Massive noodle bowls doubling as washbasins draw hungry crowds to Vulture Street, delivering serious volume at wallet-friendly prices. Southside regulars zero in on the nước dùng—a beef broth steered distinctly sweet, simmered deep, and tailor-made for Brisbane downpours. Medium orders easily dwarf standard large bowls elsewhere, stacked with tender beef and rice noodles. Diners tackling a bowl in pairs grab spare bowls and broad spoons straight from the counter to split the portion, or crack open BYO beers alongside a crusty baguette packed with rich paté and fresh chili.

  • Oversized Soup Bowls: Soups arrive in enormous portions where medium orders easily match or outsize standard large bowls elsewhere.
  • Distinctive Sweet Broth: Beef pho is simmered with a distinctly sweet, rich broth profile suited for cold or rainy days.
  • Crusty Pork Bánh Mì: Crusty baguettes come loaded with savory paté, fresh herbs, sliced chili, and tender grilled pork.
  • BYO and Easy Sharing: Diners can bring their own alcohol and grab self-serve sharing bowls directly from the counter.
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Why Diners Choose Cà Phê Nam

Lock in your table at Cà Phê Nam to conquer colossal soup bowls, deeply comforting broths, and easy communal dining.

  • Monolithic Noodle Portions

    Bowls of pho arrive in immense, deeply filling portions that maximize value for hungry diners.

    The portion is so large that the bowl feels like a washbasin.

    Yin Pan

  • Authentic Hand-Held Bánh Mì

    Crisp, crackling baguettes are generously layered with rich house paté, fresh chilies, and savoury meat.

    Good pate, crispy fresh bread. Variety of herbs and fresh chilli. Moist meat.

    Not Too Sweet Reviews

  • Comforting Broth for Rainy Days

    The signature sweet beef broth offers deeply satisfying warmth that cuts through chilly, damp weather.

    Sweet broth is very suitable for tasting in rainy days.

    Yuchao Xie

  • Lingering Sweet Soup Nostalgia

    Every rich spoonful leaves a distinct, sweet finish that evokes fond noodle memories and ongoing cravings.

    The soup is so tasty and left a sweetness flavour in your mouth every time you bring the noodle and soup to your mouth.

    Chun Him Yeung

  • Generous Shared Dining

    Enormous bowl sizes provide plenty of noodles and meat to split comfortably between two guests.

    We always get the large pho with extra noodles and meat and share it between the two of us.

    Rolga Eats

  • Ready Communal Tableware

    Freely accessible extra bowls and large soup spoons make dividing up dishes smooth and self-directed.

    It’s good to take extra bowls and big spoon to share from the reception

    Buil Na

Signature noodle soups and crusty baguettes celebrated by local diners.

  • Beef Pho

    I had the beef pho and the broth was very rich in flavor, not too hot that you cant just slurp the whole thing in one go, but also warm enough to enjoy the meal. Meat was very soft and tender.

    Kezia

  • Bún Bò Huế

    the BBH was great, and hot in both temperature and spiciness senses of the word.

    Winston Wong

  • Traditional Pork Bánh Mì

    It was soft on the inside and crunchy and crusty on the outside. The pate is spot on, has all the key ingredients for the traditional bánh mì.

    Vincent Leung

  • Grilled Pork Bánh Mì

    Grilled pork was amazing, with fresh salad, pate and chilli complementing the fresh baguette.

    Josh Barnett

Other favorites

Complement your hearty bowls with refreshing specialty beverages, bring-your-own flexibility, and communal dining conveniences.

  • BYO Alcohol Policy

    They let you BYO alcohol too, which is really nice.

    Gabrielle Cook (CeramiGabi)

  • Vietnamese Iced Coffee

    Iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk rounded out the meal.

    Josh Barnett

  • Roasted Coconut Juice

    To top off the experience I washed my lunch down with a can of roasted coconut juice that comes with bits of coconut flesh inside.

    Winston Wong

  • Self-Serve Sharing Bowls & Cutlery

    I like how the restaurant has spare bowls and cutlery at easy access instead of having to ask for them.

    Rolga Eats

Before you head over

Essential advice on portion sizes, BYO drinks, and broth flavor profiles—book your table to secure a spot.

  • Split an oversized bowl

    Servings are exceptionally generous, with large bowls arriving washbasin-sized. Grab spare bowls and large sharing spoons directly from the front counter to split a single bowl comfortably between two.

  • Bring your own drinks

    Pair your meal with your preferred beverages without extra fuss by taking advantage of the dining room's BYO alcohol policy.

  • Anticipate a sweeter broth profile

    The beef pho features an unapologetically sweet, deeply rich broth rather than a purely salty Northern profile. Balance the sweetness to taste using fresh herbs and chilies at the table.

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