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Typhoon Vietnamese Street Food

292 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

Recommended by 64 people

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Find Typhoon Vietnamese Street Food

292 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

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+61 3 9998 7415
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Typhoon Vietnamese Street Food

Right in Highett village, Typhoon pairs fast-paced Vietnamese street food from an open kitchen with craft drinks next door. Diners regularly cross town for bowls of fragrant mushroom or chicken pho, eggplant chips, and Asian ribs—all landing on tables without standard inner-city price tags. Staff coordinate menu tweaks directly with the kitchen for gluten-free and allergen-conscious diners, while the adjoining Hawker Bar keeps tables stocked with ciders and cocktails.

  • Adjoining Hawker Bar: The dining room links straight into the adjoining Hawker Bar for cocktails, beers, and mocktails.
  • Allergen-conscious kitchen: Front-of-house staff check directly with the kitchen to accommodate allergies and serve gluten-free alternatives.
  • Station-side convenience: Steps from Highett railway station, keeping dinner reachable from across Melbourne.
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Why Diners Choose Typhoon Vietnamese Street Food

Discover why diners choose Typhoon Vietnamese Street Food for vibrant flavors, safe dietary care, and lively Hawker Bar drinks.

  • Exceptional Value on Traditional Street Food

    Guests enjoy flavorful, freshly prepared Vietnamese dishes such as pho and skewers served quickly and priced fairly compared to standard Melbourne eateries.

    The food here is fairly priced compared to pretentious normal Melbourne establishments.

    Jamie Holyoak

  • Generous Portions and Prompt Table Service

    The kitchen turns out generously portioned, flavor-packed meals promptly, often arriving at the table in under fifteen minutes.

    Food was portioned well, priced fairly and packed with flavour. Service was some of the best I have ever experienced with our food coming in less than 15 minutes after ordering.

    Dan

  • Dual-Concept Energy with Hawker Bar Next Door

    The integrated layout seamlessly pairs the dining room with the adjoining Hawker Bar, offering a vibrant setting with craft cocktails, beers, and mocktails.

    Comprising of the Hawker Bar, nextdoor and Typhoon Street food the combination blend perfectly.

    Rachel Kapsalakis

  • Expansive Cocktail and Beverage Selection

    An expansive beverage list featuring curated cocktails, wines, and craft drinks complements casual group get-togethers and evening catch-ups.

    Amazing drinks selection, cocktails wines beers etc

    Ben Weston

  • Meticulous Kitchen Care for Severe Food Allergies

    Diners managing allergies and celiac disease receive tailored attention, with waitstaff consulting chefs directly to ensure dishes are prepared safely.

    Writing to credit your waitress, Alana, who took our allergies seriously, made a point of speaking to the chef then reported back to us with reassurance.

    Alicia G

  • Reliable Gluten-Free and Vegan Accommodations

    Guests navigating plant-based diets or gluten sensitivities find robust, clearly marked options without sacrificing taste or variety.

    the food is tasty (many great vegan options!), and the cocktails are excellent.

    Priya Gandhi

Signature Vietnamese street food dishes celebrated by guests

  • Pho

    Quite possibly the best Pho around Melbourne and worth travelling for.

    Jamie Holyoak

  • Pork skewers

    make sure you have the pork skewers

    Ben Weston

  • Asian ribs

    The Asian ribs in particular were delicious.

    Fiona Monch

  • Eggplant chips

    The eggplant chips and fragrant mushroom-y pho were my favourites.

    Priya Gandhi

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and dining considerations that elevate your visit

  • Direct Chef Consultation for Allergies

    Waitstaff proactively consult with the kitchen team and report back directly to diners to confirm cross-contact safeguards and ensure allergen safety for families.

  • Proactive Dietary Menu Adaptation

    Floor staff thoughtfully assess individual dietary requirements and adapt menu preparations to safely cater to gluten allergies, celiac needs, and vegan diners.

  • Adjoining Hawker Bar Beverage Integration

    The dining room operates seamlessly alongside Hawker Bar next door, giving diners direct access to full cocktail, mocktail, cider, and beer menus during dinner.

  • Tailored Occasion Seating Requests

    Staff accommodate advance seating requests made in reservation notes to ensure the ideal dining setup for special occasions and catch-ups.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on reservations, transit, and dietary requests for your visit to Typhoon.

  • Book ahead for busy evenings

    Typhoon fills up quickly across both lunch and dinner services, so reserve a table in advance—especially for weekend visits or if you want specific seating arrangements.

  • Take the train or check opposite parking

    The venue sits right next to Highett station for straightforward train travel across Melbourne, or you can find street parking directly opposite the restaurant.

  • Consult staff for safe dietary adaptations

    Inform the waitstaff of celiac or severe food allergies; the team actively checks in with the kitchen to modify dishes and point out gluten-free or vegan options.

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