Mission Vietnam - Holt La, Birkdale

Love the chicken coconut satay and the pork buns....Also really good value and service...

They were super accommodating of my request of an item not on the menu. My friend had pad Thai and highly recommended it and my meal was delicious too. Great value and friendly service.

Love it! The chicken coconut satay and pork buns are fantastic. Find it hard to believe it’s only 2.8 stars... Great value also

TL;DR: A real treat to be had for Coorparoo Square, and just the Brisbane dining scene in general. The food alone is at its bar standard level, in which that has been raised to a high level in recent years. It is not the quality of the food per se that is the draw for Mission Vietnamese but more so how they have managed a broad menu to cater for folks with different amounts of time on their hands one which is novel as far as being known. Lots of people have flocked here for a taste of it all, and it might be a sure thing many more will for years to come. <br/ <br/ We come around again to the well and truly arrived Coorparoo Square. This is one more time we shall be onto a winner, and with this particular winner the way the service and the food being served is organised, it is something on a whole new level. Close to every time it is concerned with a cafe or restaurant, they will firmly supplant themselves as either here for the long haul, or one that is quick and grab it to go. The folks behind Mission Vietnamese obviously thought you could have the best of both worlds, and that is exactly what they have conjured up. It promises a good level of quality whatever you order, and as a result provides an all rounder that is sure to have something for everybody. <br/ <br/ Once more, it came around to a PPV event streaming on the WWE Network the latest addition 'Stomping Grounds '. That equaled me getting onto UberEats and arranging  good meal to come our way. But first it seemed to be a bit of a roadblock. The first plan I had in back up did not go into fruition as my house mate was not feeling to hungry or keen but everybody has their price, a weak spot if you will. Scrolling through some of the options, there was one Vietnamese place that delivered which had yet to be tried out. Merely the words 'banh mi ' were enough for him to change his mind, and it just went from there the order got a bit big, After building up a decent looking meal, all that was needed from there was to sit back and wait for the food to arrive. <br/ <br/ I won 't go too harsh on the delivery service, with how much time it took. This one was as off the cuff as it could get, and as it can be seen it was no small order. What is important is that the food arrived safely, and that we were in for a good feast. Heck, the kitchen staff ought to get higher credit to put together such an order in a short period of time that was this tasty. <br/ <br/ Vietnamese is the name of the game with the menu. The way that it is structured, and how they make sure everything is as good as it can be only makes me appreciate the art Vietnamese folk put into not only their cuisine, but additionally the way they adapt their techniques into new ventures. This is such a case with organising the menu in a reader friendly manner, and guiding patrons as needed according to their needs. Starting off the whole affair is a range of finger foods this range is out quickly, and good for the time poor. After that is the more substantial fare, which ranges from noodle salads, to banh mis, to pho, and curry. More is in store when dining in house, so who knows what other goodies they can ravel up? <br/ <br/ The range of drinks is also pretty impressive. When dining indoors, all that has to be seen is the range of bottles behind the bar. That would mean all the beers, all the wines, and all other types of grog you can think of will be right there at your disposal. Non drinkers could resign themselves to the range of sodas and juices available; but why would they want to do that when they have a myriad of ice teas and such freshly done on request. All of that pairs well with whatever is on order for the appetite, that much can be guaranteed. <br/ <br/ With the big order, it simply started with getting a couple of banh mis. My one was with crispy chicken and avocado, requested with a whole lot of chilli. From there, it was just throwing a bit of what looked good at the time. These included some pork dumplings in which dumplings are hard to go wrong with, which is also true for salt and pepper calamari. For the hell of it, I also collected some fries. My house mate seemed pretty keen to get rice paper rolls as well, and the lemongrass pork sounded the best to him. Rounding out the food, I put in for some bao crispy chicken, knowing that it would go down a treat. While none of the signature iced coffee was around, what they did have was a range of milk teas. Often it would be good old coffee, but they weren 't available on the app and the next best one was taro milk tea. <br/ <br/ Well, we had a feast on our hands which went down a treat from beginning to end. My house mate 's stomach capacity must have expanded within seconds, as he was tucking in just as much before he even knew it. Getting the weak point out the way, it was without any doubts the fries. Maybe they are alright when ordered in stores, however these suffered from a one two combination of not being crispy enough, and not having enough seasoning coating them. It was a gamble in getting them to see how they would fare, and this did not return fortune let 's just say. The rest paid off a real treat, only missing link would have been a sweet finish. <br/ <br/ Banh mi has not disappointed me just yet, with Mission Vietnamese happily extending that streak one more point. What helped was a different take on the classic Vietnamese snack, in which I might recall one or more versions where the meat in the sandwich was crispy. That was the case, with the additional plus of the crumbed meat being tender and juicy. It had all the usual salad items to compliment it, and this time the chilli appeared as either paste or a sauce. The sauce part was a welcome change, adding a little bit extra to the whole affair plus it did manage to heat things up. <br/ <br/ Also speaking of streaks that are going well, we have ourselves the salt and pepper squid I still reckon it has had undefeated run, going on many years. This was a generous portion that they gave, and each piece was as succulent as the last. The simple combination of tender meat, of the seasoning that always delivers a bite, and a good crumb coating. Literally nothing else is needed to be said, just that it proves itself as being a great bar snack. <br/ <br/ The pork dumplings were akin to pot stickers, plump ones at that. These suckers remain hot inside, and upon biting them it is a surprise and a half with the broth in talking about the heat, and the flavour of the said broth. The meat was tender, subtly flavour, and went down a treat. Like with a lot of dumplings, it is hard exactly to pin point what is right about them, since even in knowing it there is something elusive in preparing such good fare. That was the case with the dumplings. <br/ <br/ The other darling around these parts is the bao, and I absolutely understand their appeal. They are a little like mini burgers meet tacos, with the bread part made from steamed bread. That goes down a treat, both absorbing and complimenting the fillings put inside. Right here was crispy chicken again which was spiced well, had a robust crumb coating, and tender meat with a mayonnaise like sauce that was creamy and smooth, and both carrots and cabbage that added needed freshness to it. Also, the vegetables mixed well with the sauce. <br/ <br/ Last and not least were the rice paper rolls. If anything represents how fresh and subtle the flavours can be in Vietnamese cuisine, these would be the best case. Somehow filling, yet so light, each item counts the meat being tender, the rice noodles given due attention, and all the vegetables and herbs. They all have to be so high quality, since nothing can be hidden in the thin wrappings. Add on the hoisin sauce, and these are the archetypal street food from Vietnam. <br/ <br/ Also not forgetting the milk tea, which can be summed up as nice. Taro is not quite that love it or hate it sort of fare, though what is apparent among its fans is that they really take to it. It has a real target audience, which possibly describes why it is common at bubble tea joints and not milkshake parlours though someone reading this ought to try that out for size. It is sweet, but not too sweet, and the flavour combines well with the creaminess of milk. Whether it is on its own, or washes down all that has been described, it finishes this round off on a nice note. <br/ <br/ Looking at the mixed reviews here, it surprises me quite a bit. With just one exception in the pack, every item more or less was up to a reasonable and high quality standard, and combined together they made for a filling and satisfying meal. Using comparisons is something that I personally find to be a bit unfair, and can be dismissive of what works for every place on their own accord; it is based on their merits, and their merits alone that I utilise an analysis for how worth your while each place is in the end. The standards and measures will vary according to what sort output they are trying to achieve. When it comes to Mission Vietnamese, they have a duet between the beloved street food and a back alley bar. This means that while the absolute finest quality is not the priority per se, they will ensure just as much you get a good feed and that taste matters overall. If that is the case, there were more hits than misses.

I’ve been to Mission three times now. Quick service and amazing food. I love their laksa, it’s my favourite item there and I’ve had it twice and I have also tried their beef Pho.