Trang Restaurant West End

Brisbane dining veterans know the drill. Skip the trendy newcomers—head straight to Trang. An absolute West End institution. Sure, they juggle heavy takeout orders, but snag a table and you're in for serious, old-school Vietnamese comfort. The ultimate move here? The pho. We're talking proper nước dùng—a rich, deeply aromatic broth humming with spices, poured over perfectly cooked noodles. Soup purists champion the combination beef, while plant-based eaters flock for the stellar vegetarian bowls. Do not sleep on the salt and pepper tofu—an impossibly light, crisp shell giving way to pure silken perfection. Throw in a plate of crispy spring rolls, some incredibly succulent chicken, and finish strong with a sweet, icy glass of chè ba màu (that iconic tri-colour dessert). Massive portions. Unbeatable value. A classic fixture that still hits the spot when the craving strikes.