Lam Lam

Packed to the rafters. Pure High Street electricity. Lam Lam isn’t just a dining room—it’s an outright Northcote institution. The local crowd routinely fills this space to the brim, drawn by the brilliant energy and plates piled high with unapologetically bold Vietnamese flavors. The insider move? Double up on the deep-fried spicy salt calamari. It lands shattered and crispy, paired with a sweet-salty lemon nước chấm that commands absolute obsession. Veterans of the menu always chase it with the roast pork on cơm tấm (broken rice)—tender, textural perfection—or a steaming, aromatic bowl of phở. Lightning-quick service from a hyper-efficient crew means those massive, wallet-friendly portions hit the table hot and fast. Unpretentious. Loud. Utterly essential.