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Good Days Brunswick

165 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

Recommended by 23 people

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Find Good Days Brunswick

165 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

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+61 3 9041 2000
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Good Days Brunswick

Brunswick regulars queue along Sydney Road for bowls built on a 24-hour simmered bone marrow nước dùng—clean, naturally sweet, and ladled over handmade rice noodles. Stools at the chef's counter put you front row to the steaming stockpots. The beef pho stacks wafer-thin brisket against tender raw topside, while the kitchen takes equal care with coeliacs and vegans via a dedicated mushroom broth. Plates run straight to charcoal-grilled chicken over broken rice with avocado-onion sauce, or crisp chicken wings in a tangy chili glaze. Finish with sparkling apricot-mint oolong.

  • 24-Hour Bone Marrow Broth: Slow-simmered for a full day without MSG, ladled over handmade rice noodles with Black Angus brisket and raw topside.
  • Coeliac & Vegan Inclusivity: Coeliac-safe gluten-free options and a dedicated herbal mushroom pho crafted with equal care.
  • Counter-Side Atmosphere: An open Sydney Road room where counter stools look directly onto the bubbling broth pots.
  • Inventive Broken Rice: Charcoal-grilled chicken served over broken rice with onion-avocado sauce and crispy potato chips.
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Why Dine at Good Days Brunswick

Artisanal broths, dedicated dietary inclusivity, and open-kitchen energy along Sydney Road

  • 24-Hour Simmered Bone Broth & Angus Cuts

    The signature beef phở is built on a 24-hour simmered bone marrow broth rested for deep complexity, paired with handmade rice noodles, tender Black Angus brisket, and thinly sliced topside.

    Their 24-hour bone broth is the hero - slowly simmered with bones, vegetables, aromatics and spices, then rested to allow the flavours to fully develop.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Charcoal-Grilled Broken Rice & Skewers

    Beyond noodle soups, the kitchen excels at charcoal-grilled chicken broken rice and skewers paired with fragrant herbs and house-crafted onion-avocado dressing.

    The grilled chicken has a good charcoal flavor and is well-seasoned

    IL Melbourne Foodies

  • Coeliac-Safe Gluten-Free Options

    Rigorous cross-contamination care ensures diners with coeliac disease can comfortably navigate a wide range of verified gluten-free broths and sides.

    Plenty of coeliac friendly gluten free options.

    Em

  • Dedicated Vegan & Plant-Based Choices

    Thoughtfully composed vegan offerings—such as mild herbal mushroom phở with king oyster mushrooms and tofu noodle salads—make group dining effortless alongside meat dishes.

    also such a vibe-y spot and a great option if you’re dining with omnis

    puddingjulie 🍮

  • Front-Row Views of the Broth Masters

    Counter seating gives front-row views of chefs tending giant, fragrant stockpots, lending kinetic energy to the compact dining room.

    getting to watch the broth masters at work over the massive steaming pots adds such a cool, authentic vibe to the meal.

    Empzorz Rose

  • Warm, Intimate Communal Ambience

    An intimate Sydney Road floor plan featuring an eight-seat central communal bench and bar stools creates a warm, lively neighbourhood atmosphere.

    I really like the atmosphere of the place, although it’s small, it feels warm and cozy.

    Rubes

Brunswick's standout noodle bowls and charcoal-grilled signatures, ranked by local diners

  • Beef Pho

    The broth itself is rich, full of beef aroma, savory, and has a subtle garlic fragrance. Its natural sweetness makes you want to keep drinking it – it's incredibly satisfying with no MSG aftertaste.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

  • Chicken Broken Rice

    Specifically the chicken and rice dish - it’s the dream feed of everything perfect.

    JENNA HOLMES

  • Mushroom Pho

    The mushroom pho was very savoury and delicious. They took care to prepare the king oyster mushroom which was grilled.

    Amelia Zhong

  • Chicken Pho

    The Chicken Pho was incredible: a clean, deeply fragrant broth that felt both light and nourishing.

    Empzorz Rose

Other favorites

Crispy fried sides, vegan appetizers, and house-made sparkling drinks to round out your meal

  • Pork and Prawn Spring Rolls

    The Pork and Prawn Spring Rolls were equally impressive—shatteringly crisp and served with a generous mountain of fresh herbs that really made the flavours pop.

    Empzorz Rose

  • Fried Chicken Wings

    Fried chicken wings - crispy, juicy and served in a sea of zingy chilli glaze.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Sparkling Oolong Tea

    It has a rich fruity taste upon entry, slowly transitioning to the tea flavor of the oolong. The sparkling water adds a refreshing sensation – really enjoyed this.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

  • Mushroom Tofu Spring Rolls

    We also ordered a side of the mushroom tofu spring rolls. Everything was really satisfying

    Michelle Bui

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and kitchen rituals that elevate the dining experience

  • Tabletop Pho Tasting Guide

    Each table features a printed manual guiding diners through the proper sequence of appreciating their bowl: tasting the pure broth first, dipping meats into chilli oil and hoisin, and layering fresh herbs and pickled onions.

  • Front-Row Broth Pot Views

    Bar seating offers a front-row view of the kitchen, allowing guests to watch the broth masters actively tending massive steaming pots throughout service.

  • Coeliac-Friendly Dining Care

    The kitchen accommodates guests requiring strict gluten-free dining with coeliac-suitable options across its signature noodle and rice dishes.

  • Artisanal Vegan Broth Craft

    Rather than treating vegan dining as an afterthought, the kitchen prepares a dedicated herbal broth loaded with diverse mushroom textures and handmade rice noodles.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice drawn from diner experiences on Sydney Road

  • Arrive Early for Walk-Ins

    Good Days operates on a walk-in basis and lines often form on the footpath. Visiting for lunch or arriving before 5:30 PM for dinner helps bypass the busiest evening rushes.

  • Snag Bar Stools for the Best View

    Solo diners and pairs should aim for the counter stools, which offer an up-close view of chefs tending massive steaming broth pots in the open kitchen.

  • Celiac and Vegan Friendly

    Mixed groups can order with confidence thanks to validated coeliac-friendly gluten-free options and a dedicated herbal mushroom pho for vegan diners.

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