Battle of the Banh Mi's in Melbourne's underrated Vietnamese Town 🇦🇺

[@loveriatunes7656]

Finally! Welcome to Melbourne Max! So lovely having you here! ❤

[@haqk4583]

Many Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees arrived to Australia via Springvale back in the late 70s to early 80s after the wars. Back when I was a kid "fresh off the boat" there was not one Asian grocery store in Springvale. Finding a single Vietnamese ingredient was a challenge. Things have changed and over the years various shops and businesses have sprung up in Springvale. Now it's one of the main places to go for Vietnamese and Cambodian food. The bánh mì there is one of the best, as you can tell from the lines.

[@Allita]

It's about time someone gave Minh Duc some love. They're definitely my go to banh mi shop

[@binhphan]

Footscray, Sunshine, then St Albans! All Viet suburbs and all on the Sydenham train line!

[@maniacmitch1]

i agree Nhu Lan Bakery in Footscray and Selina hot bread in Sunshine is where the Bahn Mi is at

[@emiliotorcasio9450]

NhunLan bakery definitely. Would get 2 with BBQ pork from here lunchtimes for $2:50 each plus a pork puff back when I worked on Dynon road. The best I’ve ever had. Queues would be out the door

[@nguyendieu1830]

Like .

[@MartyinOZ]

@@emiliotorcasio9450 since covid NhuLan has gone from $4.50 to $8-$9 but still worth it. i apid $13,50 in Port Melb recently

[@RayJohnson1980]

damn right

[@jason2brazy554]

Welcome to Springvale Max!! You went to the right pho shop, it is probably the most popular one in Springvale. Bun Bun bakery is also known as one of the best banh mi shops in Melbourne as-well, enjoy your time here!

[@andrewtol8756]

Yeh, I can never get into bun bun because the queue is too long for my available time. I usually end up going to Tabac, which also makes some of the best bahn mi I've had.

[@owenvdw]

Probably the second best in Springvale though... we like Pho Thin and Phở Hoa Hồi Vàng

[@jimmyle5580]

Max I love your videos on Vietnamese foods and when you interact with the locals. I need you to make more. I love yours sincere attitude towards them.

[@Tvtru1]

Never thought I’d see Max in Melbourne. The banh mi at Phuoc Thanh in Richmond is to die for. Once you taste their bread, pate and butter, you’ll wish you forgot the taste just to try it again!

[@azamyahmad]

Absolutely another beautiful upload and share street food travel blog posts and you are doing such an amazing job! .. and as always beautiful gorgeous stunning footage of camera work ! .. million thanks again Max and best regards from Montreal QC Canada ..

[@Vormundis]

It's so crazy to see you in my homeland Australia after watching you for a while, Learning about spots not even I knew.

[@JulieAntte]

If you ever head down west side, my family runs a humble Vietnamese shop and I’m super proud of our Banh Mi, pate, pickled veggies, everything homemade. Its called Kimmie’s Cafe in Laverton, would love to have you try a roll!

[@mailtsauce]

The banh mi at Kimmies Cafe is great.

[@gerrynassar3592]

@@JulieAntte im Westside need to give it a go

[@aikaduong9085]

Banh mi in Vietnam 🇻🇳 always The Best !

[@Sub0x-x40]

awesome im right near there might swing past

[@andrewd4451]

I tried the banh mi at your cafe cos of this comment. Great work, it's really good 👍 and you handle having many customers so well

[@SecondzFoodNetwork]

Yes - the best part of Melbourne for authentic Vietnamese. Glad you loved your trip!

[@adio5494]

I built that round food stall in the center over 15 years ago. good to see it still going

[@voltron668]

11:48 "that's a farken bargain mate" was so australian it filled me with tears of pride

[@EllieVR348]

Great to see you in Melbourne! Hope you can make the Viet trail (Footscray, Sunshine and St Albans)

[@geogent6655]

OMG Max...You'd literally have to roll me back home. Everything looks soooo good.. The last Bang MI I think was the best! So much food, and as always, great commentary, photography and humo...👍👍👍👍👍❤

[@jovceata]

I'm going to have Bun Bun tomorrow it's a must now

[@RayJohnson1980]

i feel like coming from melton to springvale for bun bun

[@DuncanLu]

Minh duc cold cuts are elite! My fav ❤

[@cilstr]

i didnt realise Pho hung was a franchise! Theres one in preston too, and its also always packed

[@skatingcanuck9837]

One thing I have noticed is in Australia Banh Mi shops use short thick baguettes (which means you really have to pack in the ingredients). Here in Canada they are much longer (a little narrower). I have noticed in the US a lot of Vietnamese restaurants use jalapenos (not Thai chilis) and sometimes in Australia too. Here in Canada they only use Thai chilies and my favourite Banh Mi shop uses scotch bonnet (big bonus)! That said, Australia has more variety in their fresh ingredients and Banh Mi styles. Tons of Vietnamese shops too!

[@trcs3079]

This is most likely due to the ingredients available based on geography. USA I can understand using jalapenos, as South America's is close. Where as in Australia, which has connections to Australasia, we get an abundance of ingredients due to our closeness to Asia and our warmer season, which favours decent crop growth.

[@travis1271]

jalapeños are easier to get in u.s also the u.s has many kids of banh mi aswell

[@skatingcanuck9837]

@@trcs3079 LA has one of the largest Thai populations outside of Thailand. They definitely have access to Thai chilis. Jalapenos have very little spice. I think it is due to cost efficiency/ cultural differences.

[@ry8102]

As an Australian I wish narrower French style baguettes were more commonly used here

[@RayJohnson1980]

i am annoyed as my local favourite went from birds eyes to jalapenos but most still use the birds eye

[@TheDaneCookOf]

you went to springvale!!! unreal max

[@slay4558]

Very nice. I've been to all those places as well. You must've gone on a weekday. it doesn't seem as busy as normal

[@KurtWickham]

I believe that wide flat spoon is a soup spoon( made especially for soup)

[@ruthiruthi8073]

See a lot in him ,hard working, seriousness -presentation very simple , humbleness, handsome ×1000❤😂.... See you in Delhi 👊 Àgãïñ

[@bennybaubles]

After watching you a heap before we went to Vietnam it’s a spin out to see you in my home area going to some of my regular restaurants.

[@Prof.Pwnalot]

Crazy to see you in Springvale in Victoria. Considering I've been watching you for a bit now. I live in Sunshine, which is another right across from Springvale and a heavily influenced area with asian culture. Heaps of good local food places. So much so, that "Poons", a restaurant I love to go to, moved from Footscray to 10 mins walk away from me. So from a 15min car ride, to 10mins walk. Amazing haha.

[@RayJohnson1980]

i know you would suggest st albans and a few places there

[@cameroncunningham9033]

Welcome to my home town. You need to head over to St.Albans too.

[@Matto_Harvo]

Agreed 100! St Albans is the true underrated Vietnamese burb of Melbourne.

[@Sub0x-x40]

yeh st albans has some dope foods

[@Sweetwaterdream]

Springvale is my neighbourhood

[@TrevsTravelTales]

Me too, 5 buck pho and 2 buck bahn mi, I was sold, worked in Springvale for years as a tall sparky.

[@KSunshine]

Glad to see you here, Max! I just cross this video by chance. Miss you and all your eating experience in Saigon, Vietnam. Nice to hear you speak Vietnamese! 😂❤

[@vyvianh]

Omg, he was in Springvale! ❤

[@yyem1840]

glad you got to try some of the Vietnamese food in springvale :D

[@Three-Headed-Monkey]

18:19 it's not a Bahn Mi if the bread doesn't crack and flake off when you bite it.

[@nthd08]

Love your videos Max!

[@Melva-Tjong]

Bun bun bakery is my favourite Maz. Bun bun and Mình Duc are the most favourite bakery in Melbourne

[@BGwControlStop]

If your still in Melbourne you need for pho you need to try "Good Days" in Brunswick, its not traditional but its next level pho, one of the best. Also Springvale is colloquially known as Ch1ngV@l3

[@moetubedengio1]

Max , in 2:38 ur not censored the vietnam reactionary flag

[@daniellepeters3454]

GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@parvathipal2920]

This guy gets younger and younger ! ❤

[@NguDo-hg4kx]

Xạo

[@mrandiie10]

Welcome to Melbourne Max wish I could’ve seen you in my home town. Not sure if you were in Melbourne or in philippines cause I watch your max daily too

[@RatRatRatty]

I came across your Sydney Bánh Mì video the other day and thought that you would should visit Springvale. Imagine my surprise when KZbin recommends this one to me today, lol. Always good food, festivals and great bakeries here! Terrible pizza shops though XD

[@matthewxcountry]

I hope you are going to Brisbane. Inala has one of the best vegan Vietnamese restaurants in the world (Tinh Lac). It was my first time trying a vegan Bún Riêu, and it was perfect. I've had the non-vegan version of Bún Riêu in Ho Chi Minh. There was lots of exciting stuff on the menu.

[@delhidebb1749]

Yea. Inala is great! I love going there when i visit my children. So many great eateries and Asian supermarkets 😊

[@alanwasono]

I can now say that I've been to 4 banh mi places that you've also been to, Max. The two Springvale ones are fantastic, but so are the Saigon ones: Kim Dung in district 10 (best!) and Huynh Hoa, district 1.

[@tungvu]

Prices in Australia are much cheaper than here in Portland, OR. And the banh mi looks way more sumptuous.

[@yenlawong6605]

Haven’t seen you in VN for a while! Enjoy the Vietnamese foods in Australia 👍 The banh mi at Bun Bun looks delicious 😋

[@JeueuYbssh]

Pate bread = bánh mì pate must have a crispy crust because it is properly grilled or pan-fried.

[@kosmoexi395]

Hey Max you missed Hoa Tran in the black alleyway but I’m gonna try these joints too

[@annavy7945]

Banh mi, bun bo hue and coffee in Melbourne are just too addictive 😅

[@allthingslais]

Omg yay finally you are in Melbourne!! Lots of good eats in springvale

[@selenataylor6959]

Wish it was that quiet on my recent visit to Springvale Melbourne. So much traffic, so many people, queues really long, parking impossible. And that was a Sunday.

[@Just_Wilson123Official]

Welcome to Springvale, Melbourne Max! Springvale is a really good spot as I'm Vietnamese and I live close to it I eat here alot and all the stores there are really good. try them all!

[@Just_Wilson123Official]

Also, here are suburbs for Vietnamese food in Melbourne: Springvale Footscray Sunshine St.Albans

[@BillBui_]

Dude that’s craaazy, Max visited my home town 🙏🏼

[@thuan123red]

1st. looks good

[@kaydeee.99]

Particularly enjoyed the "NAHHH BROO" 14:58, sounded just like an Aussie for a sec 😂

[@AussieAngeS]

Welcome to Melbourne Max, I love close to Springvale and they have some great Banh Mi. Glad you came down to try them 😊

[@saharagold]

You missed Hoa Tran restaurant. The best! I travel 20 kms to eat there. Around the corner from Gloria Jeans - at back of the side street there.

[@JaydenFamilyVlogs]

Mắc Ơi, if you have time in Melbourne then you must try ‘LUKES Vietnamese’ Bánh Mì in Moonee Ponds!! They’re one of the best Bánh Mì in Melbourne and the queue is crazy! 😋😍

[@RayJohnson1980]

no dispute there

[@aikaduong9085]

Banh mi in Vietnam 🇻🇳 always The Best !

[@Vuongandreww]

Thought to myself how cool would be if you came down to Springvale and here you are. Humbling to see

[@redemption_media_]

Love the first spot! Always try get a table there when I’m in Melbourne!

[@milkbunnies]

When I was growing up in the 80's and 90's banh mi was affectionally known as "Triad Rolls."

[@scottsterling4713]

They’re known as fob rolls or 2 dollar bread. There was a song about it, anonymous yellow or something, $50 bill

[@1980mikeh]

How can you manage to eat so much? Was this filmed over several days?

[@TonyN-n4l]

Footscray - Sapa Hills, you will blow your mind with infused dishes.

[@fishingwithdavid]

Springvale has changed since the late 90s. It was heavily base Vietnamese but since our surroundings areas grew, everyone moved away from springy!

[@man8god]

Now you’ve got to check out I heart pho in victoria st - as well as footscray

[@TMACMACHINE]

Yeah the round soup spoons are the best!!! And also the actual soup spoons are great also they hols the most amount of soup!!! And Bun bun is probably the best Bahn mi in the south eastern suburbs, but I can't confirm I haven't tried every shop!!!

[@megatrons5187]

hey max , if you do springvale again, HS Bakery has amazing durian cheesecakes and puffs. Quan Lua has unreal Bun Cha and across the street opposite the train station has the best broken rice at Vua Com Tam

[@John-z7t]

the best Bahn Mi in Melbourne is from Xeom on Spring Street, Collingwood. Specifically, beef and lemongrass (and chilli)

[@hpmoody]

Minh Duc is popular for the Cha because its made fresh. Bun Bun is popular for the bbq pork. Tabac is popular for the crackling . Bun Bun was Australia's best banh mi a few years back.

[@sintorlion]

Legends, I was hoping you would come to Melbourne.😀

[@nancycong4928]

Hello 👋 watching from North california ❤❤❤

[@ManishaSood-j1x]

Excellent vibes of Melbourne ..bright Sunny day Good hot hot fresh food n cold weather Thanks for sharing Good food with soulmates n beautiful culture.💚

[@jasonwu2758]

If you still here you gotta hit up Pho Chu The in Footscray. Been around forever and one of my favorites when it comes to good ol fashion pho in the westside.

[@jeremychan9435]

no way i cant believed i missed u in springvale 😭

[@trietbuiminh8105]

Nice !

[@lisahabermann1823]

Hey hey! Mac oi! I was there the same afternoon. I had mi Quang from Bún Ngon. And wow. It was amazing. Memories of Da Nang. That was the same place I was sent to by my cat toc to try Bún riêu after I saw it on one of your vidz. I saw two guys sitting eating bun bun banh mi in a bus shelter and thought about you. Hope U enjoyed my hood 🌭 🌾

Looking good my friend 😊

[@vanessagoddess1]

my favourite banh mi is Lyn's kitchen, 324 King Street (in the city centre). Their crispy pork is so juicy and delicious! 👌❤

[@chekkygurl182]

Springvale...I still gots to go..😀

[@hisnameisvu]

For me Melbourne banh mi is like ones you get in Hanoi for the reason is that I find that they add extra filling eg chả lụa, vegetables etc but ones from Sydney are like in Saigon because they add extra pate and like to experiment with different filling eg in Saigon i found a vendor who sold banh mi with some bò lá lốt in it, both have a thing in common, the baguettes are both delicious.. on another note about both Melbourne and Sydney banh mi, i find when you buy them the banh mi gets soggy super fast, its not as crunchy and pillowy soft like the ones you find in Vietnam

[@aikaduong9085]

Banh mi in Vietnam 🇻🇳 always The Best !

[@cafezo87934]

Westminster garden grove in southern California has a big Vietnamese community. Santa ana too i think

[@dannogoo]

Damn guys. You two torture me for 20 minutes. Everything looks so delicious and cheap, too. A bowl of Bun Bo like that will run you about $15 US here in DC area.

[@Việtnamauchau]

Vietnamese people living in Australia are equal to Vietnamese people living in Germany.❤️

[@Melva-Tjong]

Welcome to Melbourne Max. It’s unbelievable that you are in Melbourne now.

[@Melva-Tjong]

Bun bun bakery is my favourite Maz.

[@LoanNguyen-pi9xo]

You mised pho An in Bankstown . Ít ít so famous

[@StephanieDreamfyre]

As an Aussie viet, WELCOME TO MELBOURNEEE !!!

[@MarkCristobal]

I thought you're still in the Philippines

[@lachlanngo5264]

Wow, you are in Melbourne now.

[@MadclintMusic]

Bun is a play on banh which means bread like pan in other languages.

[@axtran]

The best satay sauce I've ever had with Pho was out of all places in the world... in Honolulu, HI. :)

[@HungTran-dv5me]

Mac oi im from melbourne,u need to visit,richmond,st albans,footscray and springvale they are the 4 main vietnamese suburbs in melbourne. Each suburbs are different in vibe,but have the same full fun vietnamese culture.😊

[@saharagold]

And Sunshine.

[@LangChengCycling]

Did you try Bun Ngon? Best noodle soup in Springvale imo.

[@erahia8702]

Max you have to come to Westminster + Garden Grove, CA!! Largest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam

[@elaineandstevechanandmatth6372]

Wohoo you made it Max,🎉🎉welcome to mel-born 😜

[@ninad.1974]

Ăn hàng chuyên nghiệp.

[@RUHappyATM]

A$10 for a big bowl...WTF! May God bless her.

[@ChatGPTeeh]

I live near Deer Park but I travel to Luke's in Essendon..The best hands down.

[@lynnmoses3563]

We get great Vietnamese food in Australia...have beautiful bahn mi in Glebe Sydney, where I live...we have those crispy buns and pate, lots of vegs...I dont know where you put all that food, tho!

[@chaiinspace2]

Is all this in 1 visit? How can you eat so much?

[@Macoi24]

Yeah all one day

[@jeremymcqueen6399]

if you still around Springvale next to where you eat bun bun banh mi bun bo hue chu le is fireee the bbh best ive had in melbourne

[@8CSKN8]

It's good to see that Bao is just like me: An Asian who doesnt hold his chopsticks properly😂

[@lukevn1]

Hi Max, could you shred some light into why you had to leave việt nam or give us the link where you talked about this. Thank You and wishing you the very best.