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TONKIN

346 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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346 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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+61 3 9042 9668
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About TONKIN

A cosy Smith Street refuge serving aromatic Vietnamese broths, hearty noodle bowls, and dedicated vegan classics. Grab a counter seat and dive straight into the lunch special—a generous pairing of steaming noodle soup or vermicelli salad alongside crisp spring rolls, golden fried tofu, or chicken wings. Plant-based diners lean hard on the vegan duck pho, featuring deeply layered spiced broth and delicate faux duck slices. Self-serve stations keep hoisin and fresh chillies on hand, best chased with an iced cà phê sữa made sweet with coconut condensed milk.

  • Bundled Lunch Sets: Midday sets pack a full bowl of pho or vermicelli salad with sides like crispy fried tofu, chicken wings, and drinks.
  • Dedicated Vegan Menu: Extensive plant-based recipes turn out rich broths, faux duck pho, and coconut-condensed-milk iced coffee without compromise.
  • Casual Collingwood Retreat: Unfussy counter-service dining with thoughtful playlists makes a low-key midday pitstop or relaxed dinner on Smith Street.
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Why Choose TONKIN

Generous lunch specials, plant-based Vietnamese classics, and a warm Collingwood atmosphere

  • Complete Fixed-Price Lunch Sets

    Diners can choose a complete midday combination pairing noodle soups or vermicelli bowls with fried chicken wings, spring rolls, and traditional drinks at an accessible fixed price.

    We had a lunch set with 1 entree, 1 main, and 1 drink.

    Penny Gaffney

  • High-Value Midday Dining

    Lunch deals deliver generous portions of rich broth, noodles, and crisp sides while keeping midday dining affordable and quick.

    So yummy and good value! We got the lunch special for ~$20 each.

    Miranda Charge

  • Authentic Plant-Based Vietnamese Menu

    A dedicated plant-based menu serves richly flavoured vegan noodle broths topped with hearty vegan duck, mushrooms, and fried tofu without compromising traditional taste.

    Amazingly delicious and fresh Vietnamese with predominantly vegan menu.

    R F

  • Plant-Based Vietnamese Iced Coffee

    Speciality beverages feature authentic Vietnamese iced drip coffee crafted with coconut condensed milk alongside house soups.

    The vegan duck pho is fresh and delicious and they do coconut-condensed milk viet coffee!!

    Lara Y

  • Cosy Neighbourhood Retreat

    The Smith Street space provides a welcoming interior with comfortable seating and background music for a calm midday or evening meal.

    Tonkin does indeed have a cosy feel. They have paid attention to the music having four good-sized speakers and a a good selection of pop style music.

    Greg Rochlin

  • Relaxed Smith Street Atmosphere

    Warm, deeply flavoured broths and fresh noodle bowls offer a restorative, relaxing stop along Collingwood's dining strip.

    Tonkin has lovely staff, and a relaxed vibe. One of the perfect winter retreats on Smith Street.

    Nicko Hancock

Customer favorites and signature noodle soups

  • Vegan Duck Pho

    vegan duck pho which so yummy, rich & tasty broth and very generous with the vegan duck

    Kim Peterson

  • Beef Pho

    The beef pho is full of flavour

    James Reviews

  • Vegan Pho with Mushroom and Tofu

    Vegan Pho with mushroom and tofu, two vegan spring rolls and a can of Coke. Definitely worth coming back for

    Trung Lam

  • Grilled Pork with Vermicelli Noodles Salad

    grilled pork with vermicelli noodles salad and fried chicken wings!

    Penny Gaffney

Other favorites

House sides and specialty drinks to complete your meal

  • Fried Tofu

    side of tofu which melted in your mouth in the most delicious of ways

    Kim Peterson

  • Netted Spring Rolls

    netted spring rolls are a must-try

    James Reviews

  • Fried Chicken Wings

    crispy chicken wings were VERY good

    Casey Diamond

  • Vegan Vietnamese Coffee

    they do coconut-condensed milk viet coffee!! never seen that anywhere else and was definitely a treat

    Lara Y

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and dedicated hospitality at Tonkin

  • Coconut-Condensed Milk Viet Coffee

    Tonkin crafts a plant-based version of Vietnamese iced coffee using coconut condensed milk, offering vegan diners an authentic sweet finish.

  • Self-Service Condiment Station

    Diners have access to self-serve stations for hoisin, chillies, and soy sauce, allowing them to customize soup seasoning and spice to their exact preference.

  • Clean Broths & Cross-Contamination Care

    Prepared with strict dietary consideration, broths and dishes are made cleanly without MSG and without fish sauce cross-contamination.

  • Curated Music & Acoustic Setup

    The dining room integrates a dedicated 4-speaker sound setup playing curated pop-style playlists to create a welcoming, cosy atmosphere.

Before you head over

Practical tips for ordering bundles, navigating dietary choices, and dining at Tonkin

  • Lock in value with lunch bundle specials

    Opt for the midday lunch combo around $20 to pair a main pho or noodle salad with appetizers like crispy chicken wings, spring rolls, or fried tofu and a drink.

  • Explore dedicated vegan noodle and coffee options

    Plant-based diners can safely order traditional favorites, from vegan duck pho to plant-based Vietnamese iced coffee crafted with coconut condensed milk.

  • Counter ordering and self-serve broth condiments

    Order and pay at the counter upon arrival, then customize your broth using self-serve tableside condiments like hoisin, fresh chillies, and soy sauce.

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