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A steaming bowl of authentic Vietnamese pho with rare beef and herbs
Charmhaven · Since the family began

Slow-simmered heritage,
served at the table.

A family-owned Vietnamese kitchen on the Central Coast, pouring three generations of recipes into every bowl. Bold broths, fresh herbs, real hospitality.

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4.8★
94 Google reviews
Open Today
Until 9:00 pm
Hands plating fresh herbs over a bowl of Vietnamese noodles
Traditional Vietnamese conical hat
Câu chuyện · Our Story

Recipes passed down — not written down.

We are a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant proudly serving authentic cuisine made from recipes passed down through generations. Our love for food and hospitality lives in every slow-simmered broth, every bunch of fresh herbs, every bold and balanced flavour.

Inspired by traditional home-style cooking, our menu celebrates the rich food culture of Vietnam — and creates a welcoming space where friends and families come together.

12hr
Broth simmer
Daily
Herbs & noodles
Family
Owned & run
Thực Đơn · The Menu

A taste of Việt Nam, reimagined daily.

A seasonal selection. Ask our team about today's chef specials and family-style platters.

Special Beef Noodle Soup
House signature
Special Beef Noodle Soup
Bánh Xèo
Crisp · turmeric · golden
Bánh Xèo
Crispy Pork Belly Bánh Mì
Crusted daily
Crispy Pork Belly Bánh Mì
Betel-leaf beef rolls with woven vermicelli
Khai Vị
Hand-woven vermicelli, rolled to order
Khai Vị

Entrées

  • Prawn Rice Paper Rolls$12.50

    (3 pcs) fresh prawn, vermicelli & herbs with peanut sauce

  • Pork or Chicken Spring Rolls$15

    (4 pcs) crispy golden rolls served with nước chấm

  • Crunchy Prawn Spring Rolls$18

    (4 pcs) fresh prawn spring rolls, lettuce & herbs

  • Bánh Bột Lọc$9

    Tapioca dumplings with prawn & pork, fried shallots, sweet chilli fish sauce

  • Bánh Mì Que$10

    Vietnamese mini baguette with pâté & butter

  • Stuffed Chicken Wings$18

    Chicken wings stuffed with mincemeat & mushroom

  • Bánh Bèo$12

    Steamed rice cakes, mung bean, prawn floss, scallion oil

Wonton and char siu egg noodle soup
Phở & Bún
Pork wontons & char siu, in a clear broth
Phở & Bún

From the Broth Pot

  • Special Beef Noodle Soup$21

    12-hour slow-cooked beef bone broth, flat rice noodles, rare beef & herbs

  • Spicy Beef Noodle Soup$22

    Spicy broth with sliced beef, pork, rice noodles & Vietnamese herbs

  • Pork & Prawn Clear Noodle Soup$23

    Pork liver, sautéed pork, quail eggs, fried shallots, garlic & prawns

  • Wonton & BBQ Pork (Charsiu) Noodles$22

    Egg noodles with pork wontons, char siu pork & fresh herbs

Shaken beef cubes with rice and salad
Món Chính
Bò lúc lắc — wok-seared, never overcooked
Món Chính

From the Wok & Grill

  • Vietnamese Pancake (Bánh Xèo)$27

    Crispy turmeric pancake, prawn, pork & bean sprouts with salad & herbs

  • Grilled Sugarcane Prawn Sticks$30

    Sugarcane prawns, fine woven vermicelli, herbs & nước chấm

  • Beef Wrapped in Betel Leaves$28

    Char-grilled betel-leaf beef, woven vermicelli & scallion oil

  • Shaken Beef Cubes (Bò Lúc Lắc)$25

    Wok-seared beef cubes, vegetables & rice

  • Beef Stew (Bò Kho)$20

    Tender beef & tripe in lemongrass, garlic, carrots & herbs with bread

  • Combination Broken Rice$18

    Grilled pork chop, steamed meat omelette, shredded pork skin, fried egg

  • Crispy Skin Chicken w/ Red or White Rice$19

    Crispy skin chicken, tomato or jasmine rice & vegetables

  • Crispy Skin Chicken w/ Egg Noodles$21

    Egg noodles with crispy chicken & seasonal vegetables

  • Vietnamese Lotus Root & Prawn Salad$27

    Prawn, papaya & lotus root salad with Vietnamese dressing

Beef stew with crusty Vietnamese baguette
Bánh Mì · Crusted Daily
Bò kho — slow-stewed, served with a hot baguette
Bánh Mì · Crusted Daily

Bánh Mì

  • Crispy Pork Belly$16

    Pâté, mayo, pickled carrot, cucumber, coriander, chilli

  • Roasted Barbeque Pork$14

    Pâté, mayo, pickled carrot, cucumber, coriander, chilli

  • Traditional Pork Roll$14

    Pâté, mayo, pickled carrot, cucumber, coriander, chilli

  • Grilled Pork Sausage$14

    Pâté, mayo, pickled carrot, cucumber, coriander, chilli

  • Meatball$14

    Pâté, mayo, pickled carrot, cucumber, coriander, chilli

  • Chicken$14

    Pâté, mayo, pickled carrot, cucumber, coriander, chilli

Tráng Miệng · Đồ Uống

Sweets & Sips

  • Three-Color Dessert (Chè Ba Màu)$8

    Red beans, mung bean, pandan jelly, coconut milk & crushed ice

  • Tofu Pudding$8

    Silken tofu with caramel sauce & gold flakes

  • Vietnamese Iced Coffee$8

    Strong drip coffee with condensed milk

  • Sugarcane Juice$8

    Fresh-pressed sugarcane on ice

  • Matcha Iced Latte$9

    Ceremonial matcha, milk, lightly sweetened

  • Fruity Iced Tea$8

    Peach, winter lemon, lemon or strawberry

Quầy Bar

Cocktails & Mocktails

  • Mojito$16

    White rum, lime, mint, soda

  • Margarita$18

    Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime

  • Piña Colada$18

    Rum, pineapple, coconut cream

  • Whiskey Sour$18

    Whiskey, lemon, sugar, egg white

  • Long Island Iced Tea$22

    The classic — five spirits, cola, lemon

  • Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri$10

    Strawberry, lime, sugar — alcohol free

  • Virgin Grapefruit Mojito$11

    Grapefruit, mint, lime, soda — alcohol free

  • Lemon Lime & Bitters$6.50

    Refreshing house pour

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Lời Khen · Voices

94 reviews. One feeling: welcomed.

Whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch or settling in for a long catch-up over food, our family looks forward to making yours feel at home. Walk-ins are welcome, but tables fill quickly on weekends — a quick call ahead is your best move.

★★★★★

"Best pho I've had outside of Vietnam. The broth has real depth and the family welcome makes you want to stay all night."

Hannah M.
Local Guide · 5★
★★★★★

"We come every fortnight. Service is warm, portions are generous, and the bún bò huế is something else."

David T.
Charmhaven · 5★
★★★★★

"Felt like eating in someone's home. The owner came out to chat — that personal touch is rare these days."

Priya & Sam
Visiting from Sydney · 5★
Ghé Thăm · Visit Us

Pull up a chair on the Pacific Highway.

Right in the heart of Charmhaven — easy parking, generous tables, and a kitchen that runs until late. Come hungry, leave family.

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Kitchen Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday – Sunday9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Last orders 30 minutes before close. Large groups (8+) please call ahead — we love hosting celebrations and family banquets.

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