Restaurant
Xuan Banh Cuon
232 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia
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232 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout Xuan Banh Cuon
Sunshine regulars bypass standard menus for Xuan Banh Cuon’s ultra-thin steamed rice sheets, made from scratch in the back kitchen. Expect delicate wrappers packed with minced pork and wood ear mushrooms, served piping hot alongside herbs and punchy dipping sauce. The kitchen specializes in rare northern street fare—notably Hai Phong red noodle soup (bánh đa cua) and rolled phở cuốn stuffed with smoky grilled beef. The room is straightforward and chaotic, with minimal English spoken at the counter, but the swift bowls of bún riêu and northern-style chả nem make ordering by number well worth the trip.
- Artisan Rice Rolls: Delicate, ultra-thin rice sheets rolled to order with minced pork, wood ear mushrooms, and crispy sides.
- Regional Northern Fare: Rare Northern specialties include red noodle soup (bánh đa cua) and fragrant crab bún riêu.
- Budget Street Eats: Generous plates of freshly rolled noodles and crispy spring rolls mostly sit under $20.
What's On at Xuan Banh Cuon
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Distinctive Dining Advantages
Why diners seek out Xuan Banh Cuon for authentic Northern Vietnamese flavors
Delicate Steamed Rice Rolls Made From Scratch
Rice rolls are made from scratch in the kitchen and served fresh and steaming hot with delicate, chewy textures and generous fillings.
The steamed rice rolls are made from scratch in their back kitchen and served fresh and piping hot.
Hui Chee Affordable Street Food Value
Generous portions of authentic street food dishes like bánh cuốn and phở rolls are offered at affordable prices under $20 per person.
The dishes were cheap and great to share. Under $20pp.
Amilliah Nostalgic Flavors of Childhood
The authentic northern flavors and handcrafted traditional recipes evoke fond memories of family meals and childhood in Vietnam.
Foods reminds me of my childhoold.
Serlina An Authentic Taste of Vietnam
Prepared with faithful northern techniques, the dishes replicate the authentic street food taste of Vietnam until your next journey.
This is my absolute favourite thing to eat when I visit Vietnam and these guys are the next best thing until I make a trip.
Catherine Tran Rare Northern and Hai Phong Specialties
Specializes in hard-to-find regional specialties rarely seen across Melbourne, such as bánh đa cua and Hai Phong style noodles.
One of the few places I have seeb Hai Phong red noodle soup aka banh da.
Andrew Specialty Northern Menu Highlights
Features rare northern street dishes like fresh-steamed phở wraps and distinctive northern spring rolls seldom served elsewhere.
gladly travel to Sunshine for their freshly steamed rice paper roll "Pho Wrap" $12 because we can't find this dish in Footscray, Richmond or Springvale!
isabelle
Most popular items
Authentic Northern Vietnamese steamed rolls and regional noodle specialties
Bánh cuốn
For first timers order their specialty 'Banh Cuon' - fresh rice rolls with minced prawn, pork and black fungus mushroom served with a side of green herbs and fish sauce.
Catherine Tran Phở cuốn
The steamed rice paper is smooth, almost see through thin and melts in your mouth! The filling has lettuce, usual Viet herbs and a choice of smoky grilled pork or beef, we've tried both and both are yummy.
isabelle Bún riêu cua
bún riêu cua (vermicelli tomato based soup with crab paste). They are all so tasty.
Viet Phuong Anh Le Bánh đa cua
One of the few places I have seeb Hai Phong red noodle soup aka banh da.
Andrew
Frequently Asked Questions
What dishes are best to order for a first visit?
The signature items are Northern Vietnamese steamed rice rolls (bánh cuốn), including varieties with minced pork and wood ear mushrooms, prawn, or fried squid cakes. Reviewers also frequently recommend the fresh pho noodle rolls (phở cuốn) filled with beef or grilled pork.
Is there a language barrier when ordering?
Yes. Several staff members have limited English, but menus have item numbers, so pointing and ordering by the numbers on the menu works easily.
Is parking available nearby?
Yes. Street parking right near the corner can be scarce, but additional parking is available down the road, and there is a large parking area nearby. The restaurant is also located right next to Sunshine Station.
Can you get food for takeout?
Yes, takeout is available, and takeaway orders of steamed rolls come packaged with fresh herbs and bean sprouts.
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