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Lam Lam

399A High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

Recommended by 15 people

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399A High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

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+61 3 9482 5258
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:45 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:45 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:45 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:45 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:45 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 4:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lam Lam

A High Street staple packed to the rafters, Lam Lam dishes out fast, punchy Vietnamese classics with generous portions and zero fuss. The room stays loud and bustling while owner Lam works the pans in the open kitchen. Regulars double down on the deep-fried spicy salt calamari—it lands shatteringly crisp with a sweet-salty lemon dipping sauce—or swap in the crispy fried bean curd version for plant-based tables. Big bowls of fragrant phở and pork on broken rice hit the tables quickly alongside pots of complimentary house tea.

  • Crispy Spicy Salt Calamari: Shatteringly crisp squid paired with a sweet-salty lemon dipping sauce, also customizable as salt-and-pepper tofu.
  • Generous Comfort Staples: Fragrant beef phở and tender pork on broken rice arrive in massive portions at fair prices.
  • Owner-Run Energy: Owner-chef Lam cooks on the line, keeping dishes turning over fast for a lively neighborhood crowd.
  • Complimentary Tea: Dine-in tables receive warm pots of complimentary house tea to balance out the savory plates.
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Why Choose Lam Lam

Why Northcote locals return to Lam Lam for comforting Vietnamese meals

  • Generous portions and vibrant Vietnamese flavors

    Lam Lam delivers hearty portions of Vietnamese staples cooked to order with deep flavor and served in prompt succession.

    The flavours were beautiful and the serves were huge.

    Two Sheds

  • Owner-cooked authenticity in every dish

    Owner-chef Lam亲自 manages the woks, ensuring every dish retains authentic family-recipe quality.

    Lam cooks himself in the kitchen so you know the food is genuine and cooked with passion.

    ZelGen

  • Flexible plant-based menu customizations

    The kitchen readily customizes almost any traditional Vietnamese dish to accommodate vegan and vegetarian diners.

    they will make pretty much any dish vegan for you if you ask

    Zoë Hopkins Chorn

  • Complimentary house tea with your meal

    Guests enjoy complimentary pots of house tea to accompany their meal without extra charge.

    The portions are big (esp takeaway) and the tea is complimentary.

    Saabia Major

  • A bustling spot for casual get-togethers

    The lively dining room provides an easygoing environment to gather over shared plates without feeling rushed.

    You will get a great place to eat, drink and enjoy your friends company.

    Claire Rovic

  • Relaxed hospitality without the rush

    Even when arriving shortly before closing, diners are welcomed warmly and given space to finish their meal comfortably.

    we rocked up 30 minutes before closing and never felt rushed. In fact we left 15 minutes after closing time and others were still there.

    Edward Hore

Beloved Vietnamese classics and house signatures

  • Crispy Calamari with Spicy Salt

    Order the Deep Fried Spicy Salt: Crispy Calamari with Spicy Salt. Comes with a divine sweet salty lemon dipping sauce.

    Corinne Ai Ying Low

  • Pho

    Loved the Pho here!! Lovely staff that were happy to answer all our questions, and very prompt with their service. Highly recommend!

    Aleytia Schultz

  • Crispy fried bean curd with spicy salt

    Best salt n pepper tofu I've EVER had - order the "Crispy fried bean curd with spicy salt"

    Zoë Hopkins Chorn

  • Pork on broken rice

    Pork on broken rice is also so soft and full of exciting elements.

    Miranda P

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and kitchen care that elevate the casual dining experience

  • Owner-Led Cooking in the Kitchen

    Owner Lam actively cooks in the kitchen across services, maintaining personal oversight and hands-on preparation.

  • Complimentary Dine-In House Tea

    Guests dining in are welcomed with complimentary house tea alongside their meal.

  • Made-to-Order Vegan Customization

    The kitchen readily adapts nearly any regular menu offering into a fully vegan version upon request, including broth substitutions.

  • Unhurried Hospitality Near Closing

    Guests dining near the end of the evening are allowed to finish comfortably past closing time without being rushed out.

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing your visit, ordering house specialties, and navigating plant-based requests.

  • Navigating Peak Times and Last Orders

    The dining room packs out quickly with steady takeaway crowds, but service moves swiftly and staff remain accommodating even if you drop in close to closing time.

  • Customizing for Vegan and Vegetarian Diets

    The kitchen readily prepares plant-based versions of almost any dish, but specifically confirm vegetarian broth when ordering vegetable soups to avoid standard meat stocks.

  • Ordering Signatures and House Extras

    Crowd favourites like the spicy salt calamari or crispy fried bean curd come generously portioned and pair well with complimentary house tea served with dine-in meals.

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