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Hoa Tran Restaurant

246A Springvale Rd, Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

Recommended by 23 people

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246A Springvale Rd, Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

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+61 3 9547 7879
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Hoa Tran Restaurant

Tucked down a Springvale alleyway, Hoa Tran delivers an electric, fast-turn feast of Southeast Asian comfort staples with zero fuss. Generations of local families pack the double-storey room for plates piled high and landed on tables in minutes. The phone-book-sized menu spans Vietnamese, Cantonese, Malaysian, and Cambodian favorites, all cataloged by number. Point to the cơm tấm—a double pork chop over broken rice with crisp edges and juicy meat—or the Malaysian-style beef smothered in silky egg gravy. Bowls of rich Cambodian noodle soup arrive steaming and deeply seasoned, while the charcoal-charred chicken vermicelli comes piled with fresh herbs. The dining room moves at breakneck speed, clattering with bowls, chatter, and takeaway boxes from lunch straight through dinner.

  • Encyclopedic Menu: A massive selection of over 300 Vietnamese, Cantonese, Cambodian, and Malaysian dishes, navigated easily via numbered dish codes.
  • Signature Cơm Tấm: Generous plates of broken rice anchored by crunchy, tender double pork chops and steamed meat cake.
  • Fast Ticket Times: Brisk floor staff and high-velocity kitchen turnaround send massive spread orders to tables in under 15 minutes.
  • Springvale Institution: A bustling, energetic community fixture operating down an unassuming alleyway since 2001.
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Key Dining Advantages

Why Springvale diners continually return to this bustling culinary institution

  • Encyclopedic Pan-Asian Numbered Menu

    A vast menu covering hundreds of regional Vietnamese, Cantonese, Malaysian, and Cambodian favorites ordered accurately through numbers.

    Hundreds of menu items here (literally) and I have never had a dish I didn't enjoy. Their numbering system on the menu means you won't experience an incorrect order

    D Yas

  • Substantial Portions and Comforting Value

    Generous serving sizes and deep, savory bowls provide filling, satisfying comfort without straining dining budgets.

    We enjoyed all of our food only cost $100 for two of us and we were stuffed by the end.

    Emily Kefford

  • Multi-Generational Community Landmark

    Generations of locals have returned continuously across decades for the exact same comforting dishes they loved growing up.

    half of Springvale seems to have grown up eating here, moved interstate, raised children, and then returned with grandchildren to order the exact same thing.

    Baggage Claim Philosopher

  • Reliable Setting for Family Gatherings

    Families gather comfortably for celebrations knowing large groups can be accommodated efficiently with food everyone craves.

    We went here for Fathers day. There was a queue as expected, but we were seated very quickly.

    Rajina Sujanthan

  • Lively, Welcoming Environment for Families

    An energetic, noisy dining room allows parents to dine comfortably with toddlers without worrying about normal childhood chatter.

    Great place to take kids as it’s already quite loud with music and talking. Also very affordable

    Ashleigh Paterson

  • Ultra-Fast Table Service Under 15 Minutes

    Dishes arrive at breakneck speed, serving full multi-course meals in minutes so hungry children never have to wait.

    Their service is fast. We received all 3 orders in less than 15mins.

    J M

Time-tested pan-Asian staples and numbered favourites that keep Springvale dining rooms packed.

  • Broken Rice with Pork Chop

    Highly recommend the broken rice, one of the best in the business! Meat cake is amazing, egg not over cooked and the pork chop is just pure heaven!

    StayStuffedEats

  • Cambodian Noodle Soup

    The Cambodian noodle soup also slaps harder than a disappointed Asian auntie. Rich, comforting and loaded with enough flavour to make you question why you ever paid three times as much elsewhere.

    Baggage Claim Philosopher

  • No. 57 Grilled Chicken

    No. 57 Grilled Chicken absolutely detonates. The sort of dish that arrives looking innocent and then immediately makes every other table's order seem like a clerical error.

    Baggage Claim Philosopher

  • Malaysian Beef with Rice and Egg Gravy

    My personal favourite dish is 55 - Malaysian beef with rice and egg gravy. It has a great blend of flavours and never disappoints.

    Keven Luan

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find the restaurant?

Hoa Tran is hidden down a pedestrian laneway behind commercial shopfronts, directly facing a public amenities block and adjacent to a multi-storey car park.

How does ordering work from the extensive menu?

With a massive menu covering hundreds of Vietnamese, Chinese, Malaysian, and Cambodian dishes, regular diners recommend referring to the item numbers listed beside the dish names to keep ordering fast and accurate.

Should you expect wait times or delays?

Expect a bustling, high-volume dining room that fills quickly during peak lunch and dinner hours. Peak times frequently bring queues out the door, though tables turn over rapidly and kitchen orders routinely land in under 15 minutes.

How large are the portion sizes?

Portions are notably generous and well suited for sharing across the table, with hearty servings across rice, vermicelli, and noodle soups.

Is the restaurant suitable for dining with toddlers or small children?

The energetic, noisy dining room easily absorbs family chatter, and food arrives promptly. Note that the dining area can be tight for navigating prams, and take care on the stairs heading to the upper level.

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