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Thanh Nga Cafe

43 Buckingham Ave, Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

Recommended by 36 people

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43 Buckingham Ave, Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

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+61 3 8522 1292
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Thanh Nga Cafe

Tucked off the Springvale strip, Thanh Nga Cafe delivers unapologetic Saigon comfort food anchored by sizzling cast-iron plates of bò né. Marinated thin-cut steak arrives hissing hot alongside runny eggs, pate, and crusty tiger rolls built for swiping through meat juices. Green walls, lounge couches, and Vietnamese pop set a relaxed pace for regulars dropping in for breakfast or a morning recovery fix. Beyond the steak, regulars seek out regional bowls rarely seen across town—notably a rich bánh canh cua thick with crab broth, pork, and bouncy tapioca noodles, or offal congee paired with cold glasses of trà đá.

  • Sizzling Bò Né Skillets: Thin-cut marinated steak served on a hissing cast-iron skillet with a runny egg, pate, and crisp tiger rolls for dipping.
  • Regional Bánh Canh Cua: A thick, crab-rich tapioca noodle soup loaded with slices of pork, Vietnamese ham, and bouncy noodles.
  • Laid-Back Lounge Setting: Lounge couches, green feature walls, and Vietnamese pop create a comfortable, neighborhood-cafe rhythm just off the main strip.
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Why Diners Choose Thanh Nga Cafe

Why diners visit Thanh Nga Cafe for sizzling steaks, crab noodle soup, and authentic Vietnamese comfort.

  • Signature Sizzling Bò Né Platters

    Tender marinated steak served on a hot sizzling skillet with sunny-side egg, pâté, mayonnaise, and fresh tiger rolls.

    A simple dish consisting of 2 pieces of thinny cut steaks marinated in a sweet and salty sauce, sunny side egg, pate and mayo served on a sizzling hot plate.

    Victor

  • Authentic Bánh Canh Cua

    A rich, thick crab and tapioca broth accompanied by bouncy noodles, Vietnamese hams, and tender pork.

    The crab flavour of the soup hits you immediately and then as they thicken soup is slurped up you just have a moment of mmmmmmm.

    Victor

  • Nostalgic Connection to Saigon

    Distinct regional specialties deliver true culinary nostalgia that evokes genuine Saigon street dining.

    Authentic and takes me back to Saigon

    Niki M

  • Soul-Warming Comfort Food

    A heartwarming dining experience characterized by generous portions and soul-soothing broths.

    This dish is so delicious and warming to the soul.

    Victor

  • Homely Couch Lounge Setting

    A unique dining setup featuring couches, lush green wall decor, and soft Vietnamese music instead of standard fast-turnover cafe seating.

    couches as chairs, greenery on the walls and sounds of Vietnamese music

    Victor

  • Hard-to-Find Regional Delicacies

    Specialty weekend culinary offerings including bún bò Huế, cháo lòng, and xôi mặn that are rarely found together in Melbourne.

    It's hard to find these special dishes in Melbourne!

    Jenny Tran

Authentic Vietnamese sizzling steaks and regional soup specialties prepared fresh in Springvale

  • Bò Né (Sizzling Steak)

    Best bò né in Victoria! Consistently good every time.

    Joycelyn Tran

  • Bánh Canh Cua

    Came in on a lovely Sunday to have banh canh cua and it didn’t disappoint! The food is soooooo delicious.

    Niki M

  • Cháo Lòng

    We absolutely loved the chao long, bo ne, and xoi man.

    Jenny Tran

  • Bún Bò Huế

    We ordered Bun Bo Hue and Chao Long. The vegetables are fantastic with both bắp chuối and rau muống. The flavor is strong (đậm đà) and authentic.

    Khoa Phan

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and distinct culinary touches at Thanh Nga Cafe

  • Lounge Couch Dining Setting

    Guests are welcomed into a cozy setup featuring couches as seating, decorative wall greenery, and soft background Vietnamese music.

  • Signature Sizzling Bò Né Setup

    The sizzling steak (bò né) is served on a hot skillet with runny sunny-side egg, pâté, house mayo, and fresh tiger rolls for dipping.

  • Attentive Family and Kids Care

    Staff take attentive care of visiting families, offering tailored touches like glasses of water with straws for young kids.

  • Regional Vietnamese Specialties

    Beyond mainstream pho, the kitchen prepares authentic regional specialities like thick crab tapioca noodle soup (bánh canh cua) and cháo lòng.

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