Dong Ba - CABRAMATTA

Located slightly off the main drag in cabra is dong ba, which i have heard plenty about. On my 1st visit, i was keen to try out their spicy beef noodle (which d... read more Located slightly off the main drag in cabra is dong ba, which i have heard plenty about. On my 1st visit, i was keen to try out their spicy beef noodle (which differentiates dong ba somewhat to the multitude of other viet style eateries in the area). Cutting to the chase, i loved their 'spaghetti' like spicy beef rice noodle 4/5. The rice noodle was blanched close to perfection. Ordered the same w egg noodles as well but preferred the 'spag' rice noodle. No tripes no intestines no innards but with blood jelly. Beaut. As i have quite a tolerance (read: enjoyment) of spicy food, i needed their fresh chilli sauce to up the excitement. Dry wonton noodle 3/5, tomato rice w beef cubes 3/5, the one at tan viet is better. A defo return for me.

It is incredible to have two shops in the same suburb from the same company differ so much. The John street Dong Ba was a forgetible experience but this branch... read more It is incredible to have two shops in the same suburb from the same company differ so much. The John street Dong Ba was a forgetible experience but this branch is probably the best in Sydney surpassing my favourite Bankstown store. The noodles are cooked perfectly. The meats are all cooked well as is the pigs blood and there is a good proportion of meat to noodles. The trademark layer of chilli oil on top was present and there was a good lemongrass flavour underlying the soup. The Bankstown branch sometimes tends to overcook their noodles so this experience is probably everything I expect in a good Bon Bo Hue.

Stumbled upon Dong Ba and recalled the name from a recent review discussion. Unbeknownst to me at the time of entry, this particular outlet was their first, and... read more Stumbled upon Dong Ba and recalled the name from a recent review discussion. Unbeknownst to me at the time of entry, this particular outlet was their first, and according to the Aunty at the counter, the best one of the lot! We arrived at 2pm so the lunch crowd had long gone and staff were prepping for dinner service. In my haste, and having not received much help from the waitress who spoke very limited English, I ordered the first dish on the menu. Luckily this turned out to be their signature, and the one I had intended to try. The noodles are not your standard flat rice noodles. These are reminiscent of spaghetti, albeit made of rice, and had a surprisingly similar texture. Not sure if I prefer these over the traditional kind, but I definitely love the addition of pork hock, blood jelly and pork sausage. All the wonderful things of life in one bowl really. A slight hint of lemongrass really accentuated the multidimensional flavours of the broth and cut... read more

Not too bad to choose many dishes. price not too bad, cleaning OK.overall 6/10, but remember them r 2 of them. the old tastes better the new (new at john st) th... read more Not too bad to choose many dishes. price not too bad, cleaning OK.overall 6/10, but remember them r 2 of them. the old tastes better the new (new at john st) this is more important because it is the same owner, but different taste of chef.

I always loved eating here, I was not disappointed by my visit. However, I found baby cockroaches in my last meal, which the waiter liked to replace (was not fr... read more I always loved eating here, I was not disappointed by my visit. However, I found baby cockroaches in my last meal, which the waiter liked to replace (was not free.) I will still hope that it was a one-time thing and will never occur again. the food is never warmed again. always served fresh and hot. a must try is her hate. the dong ba on the park road tastes so much better than the one on the john street. So if you're going to go, trust me. it's worth the walk. I have had in other restaurants also in vietnam rolls in other restaurants, but no comparison with the amount of taste packed in this generously cut dish. in any case recommend.