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cá com

336 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

Recommended by 76 people

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336 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

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+61 400 000 000
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About cá com

Cá Com ditches the sandwich shop steam table for live charcoal embers on Bridge Road, serving elevated bánh mì that resets expectations. Baguettes get toasted directly over the grill before the kitchen packs them with scratch pâté and house-made Laotian lemongrass pork sausage. Counter regulars gladly shoulder the markup for the smoke and craft. Pull up a stool at the bar for a front-row view of the smoking hearth and active grill prep. Come Thursday through Saturday evening, the rolls disappear as service flips entirely to cơm tấm—plates of broken rice crowned with charred pork neck, crispy-edged fried eggs, and a splash of spiced chilli wine.

  • Wood-Fired Bánh Mì: Baguettes are charred directly over the grill before being loaded with house-made Laotian sausage and scratch pâté.
  • Evening Cơm Tấm: Thursday through Saturday nights, the menu shifts exclusively to broken rice plates topped with charcoal-grilled pork neck, chicken, and chilli wine.
  • Open Hearth Counter: Stool seating wraps around the open grill, letting diners watch the cooks work the fire and build dishes to order.
RestaurantVietnameseSandwich Shop

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Why Discerning Eaters Choose Cá Com

From charcoal-kissed lunchtime rolls to evening plates of broken rice, discover Richmond's elevated Vietnamese counter—reserve your stool at the bar.

  • Live-Charcoal Fire Cooking

    Baguettes and meats receive a direct sear over live coals to impart an assertive, smoky finish unavailable from standard sandwich bars.

    The fire definitely makes a difference here.

    Two Sheds

  • Scratch-Crafted Regional Fillings

    House-made specialty proteins like wood-fired Laotian lemongrass pork sausage expand the traditional Vietnamese sandwich roster with complex regional flavours.

    The Laotian sausage (made in house!) was packed with flavour with a complex texture

    Dru de Livera

  • Thursday-to-Saturday Evening Shift

    From Thursday through Saturday evenings, the daytime baguette service flips entirely into a focused dinner menu centering on charcoal-grilled broken rice plates.

    From 5 PM on Thu, Fri, Sat, switches to charcoal-grilled meat with broken rice.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

  • Hearty Evening Broken Rice Dining

    The evening service provides a satisfying, generous sit-down dinner of charred proteins and comforting broken rice before heading out or catching a game.

    Hearty and generous servings of Vietnamese comfort food.

    Damian Young

  • Front-Row Open Kitchen Immersion

    Bar stools offer front-row views of the open grill station, immersing diners in the sights and aromatic warmth of active kitchen prep.

    Sitting at the bar facing the open kitchen, you get to see all the action happen right before you.

    Kevin Ang

  • Engaging Counter-Side Hospitality

    Counter seating creates an intimate, personable atmosphere where diners interact directly with the chefs preparing their meals.

    really enjoyed sitting at the bar having a chat to the chefs.

    Jodie

From daytime baguettes kissed by charcoal to evening broken rice plates, secure your spot at the counter.

  • Lao Pork Sausage Bánh Mì

    The Lao pork sausage is a superbly juicy twist on banh mi.

    Thuong

  • Charcoal-Grilled Pork Neck Broken Rice (Cơm Tấm)

    Pork neck grilled over a very hot charcoal grill (not the fatty cut). Excellent marinade.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

  • Turmeric Chicken Bánh Mì

    the turmeric chicken was juicy and vibrant

    Dru de Livera

  • Pork Belly Bánh Mì

    We tried the Lao pork sausage and pork belly bánh mì — both packed to the brim, freshly made, and bursting with flavour.

    Amy Tam

Other favorites

Round out the smoke and fire with refreshing drinks, dessert, and punchy house accompaniments—book your stool at the counter today.

  • Fig Ice Cream

    I’m still thinking about the fig ice cream.

    setayesh alizadeh

  • Vietnamese Iced Coffee

    The coffee had me zinging and was a treat to keep me going all day!

    BALA LUKE

  • Noodle Bowl

    the noodle bowl they do is also incredible.

    Natanya Milton

  • Chilli Wine

    The chilli wine adds that extra kick you didn't know you need.

    Thuong

Before you head over

Practical dining advice on service hours, sell-outs, and counter seating—book your table to experience Richmond's premier live-fire Vietnamese kitchen.

  • Time your visit for the day-to-night menu flip

    Daytime service is strictly dedicated to bánh mì, but from 5 PM Thursday through Saturday, the kitchen flips exclusively to evening cơm tấm (broken rice) topped with charcoal-grilled meats.

  • Arrive early for signature house sausages

    Popular specialty proteins like the house-made Laotian lemongrass sausage can sell out during peak lunchtime rushes, so plan an early arrival if you have your heart set on it.

  • Perch at the open-kitchen bar

    The wrap-around bar facing the open kitchen gives you front-row sights and aromas of the live wood and charcoal fire. Book ahead to secure your spot for dinner service.

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