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Co Tham Can Tho

70 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Recommended by 24 people

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Find Co Tham Can Tho

70 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

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+61 3 9193 8805
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: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Co Tham Can Tho

Co Tham Can Tho channels the bold, funk-forward spirit of Mekong Delta cooking right in Footscray. Regulars pack the tables for generous bowls of bún mắm—a savory salted fish broth heaped with roast pork, prawns, and herbs. For a lighter pairing, the kitchen tosses shredded cabbage and duck into gỏi vịt, served alongside duck porridge simmered with fragrant toasted rice. Crisp spring rolls and broken rice round out a fast-paced room that delivers big, comforting portions without touching your wallet too hard. Thick tapioca noodles in rich pork broth come finished with a tangy ginger dipping sauce on the side.

  • Mekong Delta Broths: Steaming bowls of fermented fish broth (bún mắm) come loaded with crispy pork belly, prawns, and fresh herbs.
  • Duck Salad & Toasted Rice Porridge: Tender duck paired with crunchy cabbage salad and comforting porridge simmered with roasted rice grains.
  • Generous Neighborhood Value: Heaping bowls and generous broken rice plates offer serious everyday value in an energetic, no-fuss room.
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Why Dine at Cô Thắm Cần Thơ

Discover why Footscray locals and Southern Vietnamese food lovers choose Cô Thắm Cần Thơ

  • Authentic Mekong Delta Specialties

    Specializing in Southwestern Vietnamese recipes, the kitchen prepares authentic regional specialties such as bún mắm salted fish soup and duck coleslaw with roasted rice porridge.

    The best and most authentic southern Vietnamese food, including bún mắm, bún riêu. The best is the duck porridge with duck coleslaw whereby the porridge is delicately cooked with roasted rice instead of normal rice

    Uyen Nguyen

  • Hearty Portions and Everyday Value

    Generously packed bowls of thick tapioca noodle soup, fragrant pho, and hearty broken rice plates deliver great value for everyday dining.

    Each bowl of thick noodle soup was generous with toppings, and you could really taste the deep, distinct flavor profiles in every broth base

    weisikmui

  • Homestyle Comfort in Every Broth

    Familiar, rich broths and comforting dishes evoke traditional home-cooked cooking that satisfies regular guests time and again.

    The food honestly never disappoints. Their soup bases remind me of mum’s cooking.

    P Catania

  • Energizing and Satisfying Meals

    Substantial portions and robust flavors provide an energizing dining experience that leaves visitors full and refreshed.

    Me and my friends left feeling energised and satisfied.

    Jasmina Le

  • Atmosphere Reminiscent of Saigon

    The humbly styled dining space and energetic hospitality create a lively environment reminiscent of classic Vietnamese street eateries.

    Paired with the humbly decorated interior, and phenomenally authentic food, it's hard not to feel as though you have been transported back to the streets of Saigon.

    Adam Creyton

  • Cheerful Family-Run Hospitality

    A welcoming, family-run atmosphere paired with cheerful service makes regular lunches and dinners easy and inviting.

    The place is family-run, and everyone is happy and cheerful. Overall a hidden gem for Southern Vietnamese food lovers.

    Nguyen Tuan Khoi

Signature Southern Vietnamese soups, duck dishes, and regional comfort classics

  • Duck Salad / Coleslaw

    Our favourite dish was the Vietnamese duck salad!

    Sarah Melbs

  • Bún Mắm

    The best and most authentic southern Vietnamese food, including bún mắm, bún riêu.

    Uyen Nguyen

  • Thick Noodle Soup with Pork & Prawns

    My favourite was the thick noodle soup with pork & prawns.

    Parttimepiggy

  • Duck Porridge

    The best is the duck porridge with duck coleslaw whereby the porridge is delicately cooked with roasted rice instead of normal rice, fragrant with onions, coriander and fried shallots.

    Uyen Nguyen

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order food for takeaway or dine in?

Yes, takeaway is available if you prefer not to dine in, and dine-in seating is also provided. Reviewers note that takeaway broken rice comes served with soup.

What regional specialties are most recommended to order?

Reviewers frequently highlight the Vietnamese duck salad (gỏi vịt) served with a tangy dipping sauce, duck vermicelli bamboo shoot soup (bún măng gỏi vịt), and Mekong Delta specialties like bún mắm and thick tapioca noodle soups with pork and prawns.

How generous are the portion sizes?

Portions are generous and hearty, with dishes like duck noodles and broken rice combinations often proving filling enough that some diners find them hard to finish alone. Smaller portion options can also be requested for dishes like duck salad.

When is the best time to visit to avoid crowds?

The restaurant gets packed during peak hours, including weekday lunch and weekend nights. Diners recommend arriving early or outside peak times to easily secure a walk-in table.

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