Mama's Buoi

Mama's Buoi, Surry Hills

The venue/location:

Mama's Buoi (a play on the phrase "mama's boy") is a modern vietnamese restaurant. They have two locations in Sydney - Surry Hills and Crows Nest - and two others in Victoria.

The venue has a funky vibe, is well designed and casual. It has booths for groups, small tables, large tables and window seats.

It is always busy, but their seating options and speed of service means you never have to wait long for a table.

The food/drinks:

I have to admit, I'm a bit of a regular here and I can't go past the To Bun - a vermicelli noodle salad bowl. The lemongrass pork with pork spring rolls option is the best. It is fresh and filled with veges, delicious marinated pork and perfectly cooked vermicelli noodles. It is massive - very filling and the best combination of textures and flavours. And all for just $16.

As for the other options on the menu, I have also had a duck curry and that was excellent too, but not quite as good as the To Bun.

They have a lunch special for wine and beer with several options available for $5 each. This time, however, I chose the Jasmine tea pot which was delightful and was served in a beautiful pot and matching cup.

The service:

The service at Mama's Buoi is very fast and efficient. The kitchen is open so you can see the cooks in the kitchen preparing fresh ingredients. The waiters are friendly and polite.

Overall rating:

I am a big fan of Mama's Buoi. I would give it a 4.5 out of 5. It is affordable, but still feels (and tastes!) like a quality restaurant.

Check out the menu on their website at: http://mamasbuoi.com.au/

- Georgia Brown (41966554)

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