Quan 55 & Bar

Southport’s Quan 55 & Bar is the Vietnamese spot you text your group chat about before you’ve even paid the bill. Fast, punchy, undeniably authentic. Gold Coast broth-chasers are completely obsessed with their deeply aromatic phở—the kind of soul-warming bowl that commands absolute silence at the table. The vibe? Peaceful, cozy, and fiercely welcoming. Service here feels like stepping into a family dining room, with staff like Wynn treating every guest like an old friend. Expect a menu bursting with vibrant, unapologetic flavors—succulent pork belly bao, zesty rare beef salad, and sizzling chicken that demands attention. Those in the loop always pair their handmade dumplings and charred beef skewers with an ice-cold glass of fresh nước mía (sugarcane juice) or a vibrantly shaken cocktail. Elite hospitality, uncompromising taste.