Phi Phi 2

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31A Alfrieda St, St Albans VIC 3021

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St Albans Vietnamese charcoal BBQ with pho, bun rieu and traditional sweets from 6am

A casual Vietnamese dining room in St Albans catering strongly to the local Vietnamese community. Charcoal grills are set into tables for the BBQ service alongside a broad menu spanning morning soups through to evening grill platters. Atmosphere is community-focused and lively when full, with service quality that has varied through a management transition in 2025.

Charcoal table BBQ with a range of dipping sauces including Ssamjang, open from 6am for Vietnamese breakfast soup (rare in the area), Uber Eats delivery with portions matching dine-in, extensive Vietnamese dessert and sweet selection, open 7 days until 11pm

Vietnamese charcoal BBQ alongside northern Vietnamese noodle soups; Vietnamese-speaking reviewers note the distinct flavour profiles of the northern-style pho and bun dishes. The open-early breakfast soup service reflects authentic Vietnamese dining culture rarely found in Melbourne's west.

Mixed signals. BBQ set platters at $90-$135 for 2-4 people draw value complaints, while individual soup and dish orders are considered reasonably priced. Pricing perception has improved as management has settled in.

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31A Alfrieda St, St Albans VIC 3021

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St Albans

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