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Madame Nhu listed Among the Top 5 Pho Restaurants in Sydney
Pho lovers in Sydney have a new reason to celebrate. Madame Nhu, a Saigon-inspired pho eatery, recently earned a spot in The Sunday Telegraph ’s list of the top 5 best pho restaurants in the city. This recognition highlights what many locals and visitors already know: Madame Nhu offers pho that is both consistent and cool, delivering a dining experience that stands out in Sydney’s vibrant food scene. Madame Nhu's signature pho bowl with fresh herbs and tender beef, served in

Madame Nhu
Feb 73 min read


1950s Saigon street names - a brief history
Have you spotted our historically inspired replica 1950s Saigon street signs? After the French withdrawal from Vietnam in 1954, all street names were changed from French to Vietnamese. Interestingly, some of the French street names we see today were in fact named during Vietnam's post-independence period and was not inherited from the French. This included Alexandre de Rhodes Road (formerly Rue Colombert), named after the 17th century Jesuit missionary who helped introduce

Madame Nhu
Oct 3, 20241 min read


Bryan Brown interview at Madame Nhu
Read the Financial Review interview with legendary actor, Bryan Brown, conducted over a healthy lunch at Madame Nhu, Surry Hills: Below is an excerpt from the Financial Review feature: [Bryan] Brown is 76, and is not wearing a tracksuit when we meet at Madame Nhu, a casual Vietnamese eatery in Sydney’s Surry Hills. ... I order him the big bowl, selected partly because of its alliterative appeal, which matches Brown’s own, and partly because it is indeed so big and full of var

Madame Nhu
Aug 25, 20241 min read


The Huy Fong Siracha chilli sauce crisis in Australia
There's a shortage of supply of Huy Fong's iconic "rooster" siracha chilli sauce in Australia. This isn't the first time this has...

Madame Nhu
Jul 7, 20242 min read


Book now for Valentine's Day!
Get a complimentary glass of house wine (or beer) when booking a table online for Valentine's Day 14 February and mentioning this post....

Madame Nhu
Feb 8, 20241 min read


Top 20% most ordered restaurant in Australia & NZ on Uber Eats
Thanks to our loyal customers, Madame Nhu is now one of the top 20% most ordered restaurants on Uber Eats in Australia and New Zealand!...

Madame Nhu
Oct 12, 20231 min read


Happy 15th birthday Madame Nhu!
Happy birthday Madame Nhu🥳🎉🎂 In 2007, Steve Jobs launched the iPhone, Google bought Youtube, Australia ratified the Kyoto protocol and...

Madame Nhu
Aug 10, 20221 min read


BYO is back at our Crown St, Surry Hills branch
BYO wine is now available at the Madame Nhu Crown St location. There's not many licensed premises in the inner-city still offering BYO...

Madame Nhu
Jul 8, 20221 min read


Shout out to all the delivery drivers who are delivering food for our customers on days like today
Shout out to all the delivery drivers who are delivering food for our customers on days like today! 🌧 While most people are enjoying a...

Madame Nhu
Nov 21, 20211 min read


The fall of Saigon & the meaning behind our wall mural
Today is the anniversary of the fall of Saigon (30 April). The occasion is still an important and emotional day for many Vietnamese...

Madame Nhu
Apr 30, 20211 min read


What's in a name? Madame Nhu featured in Gourmet Traveller
Gourmet Traveller talks to Madame Nhu about its controversial name. Excerpt from the article by Yvonne C Lam.

Madame Nhu
Feb 23, 20213 min read


Madame Nhu featured in Cultural Pulse
Excerpt from: Kellie Maloney, "Madame Nhu: Innovative Vietnamese comfort food steeped in family and tradition", Cultural Pulse, 14/8/20:...

Madame Nhu
Aug 18, 20202 min read


The origin of pho chicken soup (SBS interview)
There are few dishes as beloved as chicken soup. SBS talks to Madame Nhu about the history of pho chicken

Madame Nhu
Jul 16, 20202 min read


The "go to" dish for UFC champ Alex Volkanovski before every fight
UFC champ Alex Volkanovski visited Madame Nhu, explains why our pho is a winner

Madame Nhu
Jun 4, 20201 min read


Restaurants and cafes in NSW to reopen for dine-in from 15 May
Summary: Restaurants & cafes are allowed dine-in service under strict conditions (read below for our detailed discussion) Madame Nhu will...

Madame Nhu
May 11, 20203 min read


Feature: Soothe Your Isolated Soul With Sydney’s Best Pho
Social isolation doesn’t have to hinder your tastebuds. In fact, there is nothing better when you’re in need of a little soul food than a...

Madame Nhu
May 7, 20201 min read


Madame Nhu Policy on COVID-19
This policy was first implemented on 8/3/20 and regularly reviewed and updated as the situation develops Summary: Very early on, we've...

Madame Nhu
May 7, 20203 min read
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