Gia Dinh Marrickville

Many of the Vietnamese restaurants at the far end of Illawarra Street have changed ownership, so I was unfamiliar with my options when we decided to try Gia Dinh on a whim. The place had no frills, a lot of Vietnamese diners, and low prices, which looked promising—and we weren’t disappointed. The food was authentic and absolutely delicious. We ordered vegan rice paper rolls (which were surprisingly tasty), banh cuon (rice rolls filled with minced meat and wood ear mushrooms), banh xeo thit (savory pancakes with meat), and chao tom (sugarcane prawns). It was a fantastic feast, and all for just $58! I will definitely be returning.

We found Gia Dinh restaurant along Illawarra Rd in Marrickville by accident, but oh what a find! Traditional Vietnamese food plus great customer service. Very homely restaurant. We ordered the ff Prawns in crispy pastry (Tom Sot Cam) served with orange dipping, Crispy Bahn Xeo with savoury fillings, Traditional minced beef with herbs and spices rolled in wild betel leaves and traditional braised pork with eggs, my gawd they were sooo good lah!

I am a very picky eater, my partner and I usually chose a restaurant for the dishes that we love. So far we haven 't been disappointed. Not only is the food flavoured with a big punch, they also have a large variety on the menu for you to chose from. Food comes out well dressed, the staff are very friendly, hence the name 'gia dinh family '. Be spontaneous and chose a few in the menu and let your tongue go on a sensational ride of taste.

Without a doubt, this is the best Com Tam outside of Cabramatta. The Bahn Xeo is consistently crispy and fresh. An amazing Vietnamese dining experience!

Gia Dinh truly transports you back to Vietnam! I understand that Marrickville is known for its excellent Vietnamese restaurants, but this one stands out. From the deep-fried quails to the banh xeo, and don't even get me started on the incredible pho—it's absolutely fantastic! If you're craving Vietnamese food, this is the place to go!