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Welcome to THE SPOT ON MELBOURNE, a vibrant Vietnamese restaurant nestled on the bustling Melbourne Street in North Adelaide. Here, tradition meets modern culinary flair, making it a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors alike. With its rich selection of authentic Vietnamese dishes, THE SPOT ON MELBOURNE transforms a simple dining experience into a flavorful journey through Vietnam.

The restaurant boasts an inviting atmosphere, characterized by stylish décor, warm Asian accents, and those charming Vietnamese pendant lamps that add a touch of elegance. Patrons can expect not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight as they savor their meals. According to regular visitors, the dining environment, paired with excellent service, elevates the overall experience, making it ideal for casual lunches, celebratory dinners, or intimate brunch dates.

The menu is a treasure trove of flavors. Start with their Crackling Roast Pork Belly Rice for just A$14.50, where succulent, crispy pork intertwines perfectly with steamed rice. For the traditionalist, the Rare Tender Beef Fillet Pho is a standout, praised for its rich, aromatic broth and tender slices of beef, making it a favorite among Australian pho enthusiasts. No visit is complete without sampling the freshly made Banh Xeo — savory Vietnamese pancakes filled with delightful ingredients, journalists have described them as “generously filled” and bursting with flavor.

Refreshing cold beverages add to the charm of a meal here. Options such as the Iced Matcha Latte or the Vietnamese Iced Coffee offer palate-cleansing relief after indulging in the bold flavors of the food. The Homemade Lemon Iced Tea is another crowd pleaser, especially on warm afternoons.

Customer reviews echo a consistent theme of satisfaction. One delighted guest noted the fantastic dinner menu and the incredible value for A$45 per person, stating, "We were stuffed," while another described the service as “extremely friendly and professional.” These sentiments reflect the restaurant's commitment to not just providing meals, but crafting memorable experiences.

In conclusion, if you find yourself near 125 Melbourne St, North Adelaide, do not miss the chance to explore THE SPOT ON MELBOURNE. With its enticing cuisine, warm ambiance, and welcoming staff, it is not just a restaurant — it’s a culinary hotspot where delicious memories are made with every bite.

Service options

Accessibility

  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating

Service options

  • Has outdoor seating
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in

Popular for

  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining

Offerings

  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves wine

Dining options

  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating

Amenities

  • Has toilet
  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Popular with tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Accepts credit cards
  • Accepts debit cards
  • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

Locations

Guest Reviews (456)

Best pho In Adelaide I ever tried. Regular customer in every week

I always visit the spots for lunch and brunch dates with my gf and never has been let down by the service and food here. Yesterday we come back for dinner as we heard the news that it has been re-opened for dinner. The dinner menu is a must-try. I highly recommend the grilled lemongrass maryland. We didn’t order alcohol and our bill in total was under $45 per person. (We were stuffed and tbh, that price is pretty good giving the fact that it locates on Melbourne street and the atmosphere was fantastic). I would rate my experience 10/10.

Tried a variety of dishes, each with nice flavours. The banh xeo were freshly made with generous filling. The pho was surprisingly good, with tender slices of beef, although the broth was a touch sweet. The stir fry noodles had a good wok hei flavour, and the soft shell crab salad had a nice subtle dressing with nice flavours in the crab. Well worth a visit, with extremely friendly and professional service. The place had a nice buzz on a Friday night for dinner too. Recommended!

I like the dining environment as they have quite nice decoration, including a stylish bar counter, warm and modern Asian decoration, and lovely Vietnamese pendant lamps, etc. The cleanliness was good, though I still saw a few flies around, probably due to the entrance doors being opened for most of the time during their business hours. The staff was great and nice. I felt they were welcoming us even though we just ordered simple lunch without any drink. I love the rare tender beef fillet pho in noodle soup (Standard - $18.9). There were quite a lot of soft and delicious beef fillet slices, and the broth was so good. Though the portion of rice noodles was a bit smaller than most other Vietnamese restaurants, it's one of the most delicious pho that I ever had in Australia. The crackling roasted pork with steam rice was very good, too. It's priced at $15.9, a bit cheaper than other Vietnanese restaurants in Adelaide CBD. If they can offer a larger bowl with a bit more rice and roasted pork, but charging a big more like $17.9 or $18.9, I would prefer to go for a bigger bowl if I am a bit more hungry. The spring rolls were amazing, too. They were just appetisers, but unlike spring rolls made by wheat flour sheet that most other Vietnamese restaurants or Chinese restaurants do, their spring rolls were called Cha Gio, made by traditional rice paper wrapper which was very authentic and offered more crispy and crunchy for each bite. Having considered the services, dining environment, quality of food, prices, and the dining atmosphere in North Adelaide (plus on a lovely street with the name Melbourne Street, which is my favorite Australian city and with such an unusual name "the Spot on Melbourne"), I would say overall this was a very good dining experience for me. I highly recommend this Vietnamese restaurant.

Vietnamese food cravings? Think no more, come and visit the spot on melbourme along Melbourne St North Adelaide. They have plenty of tables and great food selections! Highly recommended

Found a little Vietnamese gem in this area and it didn't disappoint. Ordered the mini pho combination (wish it had a little more meatballs/tendon in it) and the roast pork bun bowl. Price was fair, place has lots of tables and spaces. Friendly staff.

The soft-shell crabs are super delicious! YYDS!!!Every dish we ordered at the big table was amazing! The environment of the restaurant is also very beautiful!

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