Vietnam Why Not Restaurant
SHOP 5/54-68 West Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095
Vietnamese restaurant · Asian restaurant
Opening hours
| Mon | 11:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:30–21:00 |
| Wed | 11:30–21:00 |
| Thu | 11:30–21:00 |
| Fri | 11:30–21:00 |
| Sat | 11:30–21:00 |
| Sun | 11:30–21:00 |
Menu
Noodle
- Pho - Vietnamese Noodle Soup
A fragrant, slow-simmered broth made from beef and chicken bones, ginger, onion, and aromatic spices. Served with fresh bean sprouts, Thai basil, chili, and lemon, alongside hoisin and sriracha chili sauces. Choice of: • Beef – Medium rare slices and brisket • Chicken • Tofu – with vegetable broth (V)
- BÚN CHẢ HÀ NỘI – HANOI STYLE GRILLED PORK VERMICELLI
A combination of flavourful grilled meatballs and sliced pork, pork spring roll, rice vermicelli noodles, lettuce, and herbs, served with pickle and dipping light fish sauce.
- BÚN TRỘN SÀI GÒN – SAIGON VERMICELLI BOWL
A vibrant bowl of rice vermicelli, topped with your choice of meat or tofu, fresh herbs, crisp lettuce, pickled vegetables, fried onions, and peanuts. Served with a side of light fish sauce for dipping, bringing together a balance of flavors and textures in this classic Saigon-style dish. • Roasted Pork and Crackling (GF) • Grilled Chicken • Tofu (V)
- BÚN HUẾ – SPICY HUE NOODLE SOUP (GF)
traditional dish from the ancient city of Huế, featuring thick rice vermicelli in a rich, spicy lemongrass-infused broth. Served with tender slices of beef and slow-cooked beef shin, this hearty soup is topped with fresh herbs, bean sprouts, cabbage, lettuce, lime, and chili oil.
- MÌ XÀO GIÒN – CRISPY EGG NOODLE
Golden, crispy fried egg noodles, perfectly complemented by a medley of stir-fried vegetables in a savory sauce. Choose your protein: tender BEEF, succulent CHICKEN, or flavorful TOFU, for a satisfying and delicious meal with every bite.
Main
- GÀ KHO GỪNG – CARAMELIZED CHICKEN CLAYPOT (GF)
Tender chicken, fresh ginger, golden shallots, and shiitake mushrooms simmered in a savory, sticky brown sauce—a rich, home-style favorite.
- BÁNH XÈO Vietnamese Pancake
A crispy pancake filled with bean sprouts, served with lettuce, fresh herbs, and a light fish sauce for dipping. Choice of: • Chicken and Prawn • Tofu (V)
- CÀ RI GÀ – CHICKEN CURRY (GF)
Tender chicken, potatoes, and carrots slowly simmered in a rich, creamy yellow coconut curry, infused with aromatic spices.
- CÀ TÍM KHO – CARAMELIZED EGGPLANT AND TOFU (V)
Stir-fried eggplant, onions, and tofu simmered in a savory vegetable sauce.
- GÀ XÀO XẢ ỚT – STIR-FRIED LEMONGRASS AND CHILI CHICKEN
Tender chicken stir-fried with fragrant lemongrass, zesty chili, vibrant capsicum, sweet onion, and fresh green shallots.
- BÒ LÚC LẮC – SHAKING BEEF
Succulent stir-fried beef cubes tossed with capsicum and onion in a flavorful pepper sauce
- BÒ KHO – BEEF STEW
Hearty Vietnamese beef stew featuring tender beef, carrots, and peas simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
- RAU XÀO THẬP CẨM – STIR-FRIED MIXED VEGETABLES (V)
A medley of stir-fried vegetables and cashew nuts tossed in savory vegetable sauce. Add-ons CHICKEN, BEEF, or TOFU
- SA TẾ – VIETNAMESE SATAY
Stir-fried vegetables with a rich Vietnamese peanut satay sauce. Choice of: Chicken Tofu (V) Prawn
- HEO QUAY – ROASTED CRACKLING PORK (GF Option Available)
Succulent pork belly with crispy crackling, served with our signature sauce.
- VỊT QUAY – ROASTED DUCK
Succulent, boneless roasted duck finished with a rich house sauce, complemented by a tangy passion fruit sauce
- SƯỜN NƯỚNG – CHARGRILLED PORK CUTLET
Juicy grilled pork chop topped with scallion oil and crispy fried onions, served with fresh cucumber and a light fish sauce dipping.
- TÔM NƯỚNG – GRILLED PRAWN (GF)
Juicy, fresh prawns grilled to perfection, delivering a smoky, charred flavor with every bite. Served on a bed of crisp mixed lettuce for a refreshing contrast, this dish is a perfect blend of light and savory.
- BẠCH TUỘC NƯỚNG – GRILLED OCTOPUS
Succulent grilled baby octopus infused with a shrimp satay XO marinade, paired with a vibrant house-made coriander sauce.
- CÁ NƯỚNG RIỀNG SẢ – GRILLED BARRAMUNDI (GF)
Grilled barramundi fillet marinated with aromatic galangal, lemongrass, and a hint of chili.
- BÒ NƯỚNG SẢ Lemongrass Beef Sizzler (GF)
Tender beef marinated in fragrant lemongrass, grilled to perfection, and served sizzling on a hotplate, topped with roasted sesame seeds and crushed peanut. Add DIY Rice Paper Roll Set Create your own fresh rolls with rice paper, lettuce, and herbs.
Salad
- GỎI BÒ – BEEF SALAD (GF Option Available)
Grilled beef served over a vibrant salad with apple, pear, carrot, cucumber, daikon, herbs, and cashew nuts, topped with fried onions.
- GỎI GÀ – CHICKEN SALAD (GF Option Available)
A mix of cabbage, carrot, onion, capsicum, cucumber, daikon, and herbs, topped with fried onions and peanuts.
- GỎI TÔM – PRAWN SALAD (GF Option Available)
A colorful salad featuring prawns, cabbage, carrot, onion, cucumber, daikon, and fresh herbs, topped with fried onions and peanuts.
Entree
- Chả Giò – Spring Rolls (GF)
Crispy, golden-fried spring rolls served with a light sweet fish sauce. Choice of filling: • Homemade Pork •Crab & Prawn • Vegetarian (V)
- Gỏi Cuốn – Summer Rolls (GF Option Available)
Fresh herbs and crisp vegetables wrapped in soft rice paper, served with a rich peanut hoisin dipping sauce. Choice of filling: • Prawn • Low-Carb Chicken • Tofu (V)
- BAO BUNS
Soft, fluffy steamed buns filled with tender pickled carrot and daikon, finished with savory hoisin sauce. Choice of filling: • Roasted Pork • Grilled Chicken • Tofu (V) • Roasted Duck (+$2)
- VỊT CUỐN – DUCK PANCAKE
Tender roasted duck served with soft steamed pancakes, fresh spring onion, cucumber, and a drizzle of savory hoisin sauce.
- TÔM CHIÊN CỐM – GREEN RICE CRUSTED PRAWN
Succulent prawns coated in crispy green rice flakes, deep-fried and served with zesty cocktail sauce.
DESSERT
- KEM CHIÊN Deep Fried Ice Cream
Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, served with chocolate or caramel sauce.
- BÁNH CHUỐI NƯỚNG Coconut Banana Bread Pudding
Coconut-infused banana bread pudding served with creamy coconut sauce. Crushed peanut on top.