Good Days Brunswick

Those braving the inevitable queue outside this intimate Sydney Road spot know exactly what’s coming—a masterclass in modern Vietnamese fare. The space is small, warm, and anchored by a buzzing communal table. The menu? Short, hyper-focused, and leaning hard into premium, free-range ingredients. The phở bò commands absolute loyalty. Handmade rice noodles swimming in a deeply fragrant, MSG-free nước dùng that balances natural sweetness with a subtle garlic kick. Wafer-thin brisket. Super-tender raw beef. Don't skip the cơm tấm—charcoal-grilled chicken over broken rice, spiked with an inventive onion-avocado sauce and crispy potato chips. Smokey chicken skewers over vermicelli. Crispy wings lacquered in a sweet, sour, and spicy glaze. Wash it all down with a sparkling apricot-mint oolong. Inventive, unapologetically bold, and incredibly fresh—just grab a bar stool and dive right in.