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Phuong Nam

411 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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411 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

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+61 3 9478 9988
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 9:29 AM – 8:55 PM Wednesday: 9:29 AM – 8:55 PM Thursday: 9:29 AM – 8:55 PM Friday: 9:29 AM – 8:55 PM Saturday: 9:29 AM – 8:55 PM Sunday: 9:29 AM – 8:55 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Phuong Nam

Phuong Nam turns out generous Vietnamese classics right off High Street without fuss or pretense. Regulars slip through the rear entrance by Preston Market for hefty bowls of bún bò Huế and fragrant broken rice with grilled pork chops. Table service moves fast, complete with complimentary pots of house tea and slapstick Mr Bean DVDs humming quietly on the dining room screens. While the expansive menu covers familiar comforts from rare beef pho to crisp spring rolls, the kitchen also pulls in distinct regional staples—notably chewy bánh canh noodle soup ladled over rich broth with pork and offal.

  • Complimentary tea: Tables receive pots of complimentary house tea upon sitting down.
  • Dual entrances: Direct access from both High Street and the rear Preston Market carpark.
  • Generous classics: Hearty noodle soups, broken rice plates, and regional banh canh at pocket-friendly rates.
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Why Diners Choose Phuong Nam

Generous authentic staples, unique noodle specialties, and convenient neighborhood access in Preston.

  • Generous Servings of Vietnamese Classics

    Hearty serves of beef pho, broken rice, and spring rolls arrive with generous portions that keep diners completely full.

    super affordable for the huge portions they hook you up with all the Vietnamese classics and a huge variety of options

    Sebastian Dimase

  • Traditional Tapioca Noodle Specialties

    The kitchen prepares specialty bánh canh soup featuring springy tapioca noodles alongside pork and offal combinations rarely found elsewhere.

    I've now also discovered their house special - tapioca noodle with pork and offal and that is now my new go to.

    Amy S

  • Direct Rear and High Street Access

    Guests can park easily in the rear carpark or market lots and walk straight into the dining room via the rear door.

    Easy 2 hour parking, and back door entrance.

    Jeremy

  • Prime Preston Market Convenience

    Located right by Preston Market, it serves as a reliable neighborhood stop for fast dine-in and takeaway options.

    Phuong Nam is a well run Vietnamese restaurant located within walking distance to Preston Market.

    ash bellamy

  • Complimentary House Tea on Arrival

    Tables are welcomed with house-brewed tea poured freely upon seating, adding genuine hospitality to the meal.

    They offer all guests FREE home-made TEA.

    Phuong L

  • Lively, Unpretentious Diner Atmosphere

    Families and couples enjoy swift table service, welcoming staff, and nostalgic Mr Bean episodes showing on dining room screens.

    the staff are good and I like the screens playing DVDs of Mr bean or whatever

    XRP Benno

Signature noodle soups and traditional broken rice favorites

  • Beef Pho

    Really solid and great beef pho

    Jeremy

  • Bún Bò Huế

    Best Bún bò Huế I've ever had! The broth was fantastic, the beef and pork very plentiful, the noodles were perfectly firm and the selection of fresh herbs and vegetables was fantastic too.

    Jake Kraweckyj

  • Bánh Canh

    With so many Vietnamese restaurants on this block alone, Phuong Nam is my go to for banh canh. Only because they use tapioca noodles where most places use rice noodles.

    oohwant

  • Broken Rice with Pork Chops

    There were two pork chops, a soft fried egg and all the accompaniments with broken rice.

    Michael Bouy

Other favorites

Appetizers, specialty salads, and handcrafted drinks

  • Pork Spring Rolls

    The pork spring rolls, rice paper rolls and crispy noodles combination are sublime.

    Karen Fox

  • Rare Beef Lemon Juice Salad

    Best dish is the rare beef lemon juice salad, I haven’t found anything similar elsewhere.

    Naomi B

  • Vietnamese Coffee

    Mr.Tam ( the manager) makes the best Vietnamese Coffee for us.

    Phuong L

  • Prawn Rice Paper Rolls

    The rice paper rolls were plump and generous.

    Michael Bouy

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and distinctive details that define dining at Phuong Nam

  • Complimentary House Tea Service

    Dine-in guests are welcomed with complimentary house-brewed tea poured at the table, noted for its comforting toasted and caramel notes.

  • Mr Bean on Dining Room Screens

    Screens throughout the dining room continuously play Mr Bean episodes on loop, adding an amusing, nostalgic backdrop to casual meals.

  • Dual Rear Market & Carpark Access

    Patrons can enter straight from the rear Preston Market and Aldi carpark with 2-hour parking, bypassing High Street street parking.

  • Chewy Tapioca Bánh Canh Noodles

    For their bánh canh noodle soup, the kitchen serves chewy tapioca noodles in place of conventional rice noodles for a distinctive regional texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access the restaurant and where can I park?

Phuong Nam offers dual entrances: you can enter through the front on High Street or use the rear entrance directly connecting to the car park behind Aldi and Preston Market. Customers note convenient 2-hour parking in the rear market car park.

Is complimentary tea provided with meals?

Yes, diners are served complimentary tea at their tables upon seating, noted by reviewers as house-made or toasted barley/buckwheat tea.

How large are the portions, and can bowls be shared?

Portions are notably generous and filling across noodle soups and broken rice plates. If sharing soup bowls, you can also request to increase the noodle quantity for an extra charge.

What specialty dishes should I try?

A standout house specialty is their bánh canh noodle soup made with chewy tapioca noodles rather than standard rice noodles, served with pork, prawns, or offal. Other popular staples include bún bò Huế, rare beef pho, broken rice with pork chops, and crispy spring rolls.

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