Cash Only Diner in Sydney

We had an unsatisfactory dining experience as our waitress seemed to be having a difficult evening, and there was no recognition of the situation at all.

This really surprised me. I love Vietnamese food but COD has really given it a unique twist. From the spring rolls to the cocktails everything was delicious - and the staff are legends. We actually couldn t finish our meal and took home the fried rice and ate it that night for dinner. Up there with the best fried rice I ve ever had.

The food was amazing with a great vibe

Delicious food, fantastic and friendly staff, great price for quality

Amazing food and service was impeccable! Lunch menu was Yum Cha with a modern twist. Congee and prawn toast were 10/10!

I mean it s pretty good Make sure you get the beef tartare Food : 5/5

Legit Vietnamese

food tasted very authentic and the atmosphere was very on point, definitely come for the coconut panna cotta

Not tasty or authentic at all. Better spend your money elsewhere.

The friendly staff recommended the most delicious options, though Im confident every item on the menu is tantalising. Amazing flavour! We (2) were seated immediately at 6pm on a Tuesday, however Id make a reservation to guarantee a table next time.

Vietnamese fusion food looking but flavours definitely authentic! Bobby chef was really friendly and all his recommended was excellent, all my friends group have been wow for every dishes, raw feef, chicken wings, mix rices, octopus,eggplant , beef betels and specifically sweet sour soup is perfectly flavored! I so glad in the heart of city got this restaurant , we will be back. Ps: And they accept EPOS payment also haha.

The owner is super friendly. Love the broth of the Bún bò Hu . So yummy. And crispy chicken is delicious. The star is the Bánh kh t tôm. I finished everything in few seconds only.

Had a great time with Viet cuisine Banh Xeo, Canh Chua (Sour Soup), and Ca Kho To. Worth the price. Highly recommend the Canh Chua- it was authentic. Definitely coming back to share these dishes with friends.

I ve visited this place for a few times now. The food is always awesomely refreshing! We love the Short Rib and the Apple salad. Food

Overall 2 star experience. The drinks menu had limited non alcoholic options so asked for a coke and received a half filled glass that tasted like off post mix. Shocked that it was $6... Restaurant was half full at 7pm and they wouldnt let us sit at a 4 seater table (we were a party of 2) even though none of them were booked and seated us on the street. The indoor tables were not occupied the whole time we dined. Vietnamese pancake had a few slices of pork that were the size of my pinky finger. Service was subpar- I asked for no coriander but coriander was in my dish. Will not be returning.

Cash only Diner offers a fantastic dining experience. The food is authentic and delicious, I loved the crispy spring rolls. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. A must-visit for anyone craving excellent Vietnamese cuisine! Btw, please, visit the bar downstairs, I also recommend it haha

Good food, good service

Went there on Saturday with a group of friends and it was great. There s an interesting selection of food to choose from, it s cosy to sit in and the wait staff are all so friendly and accomodating. There s plenty of options for people of all dietary needs.

The most authentic flavour of Viet cuisine Best betel beef ever in Sydney plus love the VN Pate!!!!! We ate everything too quick and forgot to take the pictures Attentive service from FOH and Chefs as well! Will be back for sure!

Really fantastic place! Best beef I ve had in Australia (been here close to 10 years), the staff were lovely and the vibe was great. Definitely going back!!

Food was good Spring roll is so crunchy and banh xeo and noodle was nice! But red curly hair so rude attitude, it makes our dinner screw up. It s too bad Food

First, its not enough words to show the appreciation for the way they treat the customers with allergies - the lady who served us gave us the list with allergens in the dishes OH MY GOSH THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!! I am struggling to explain in every cafe what I can and cannot eat and this is very pleasant to have all explanations. Second, the food is FANTASTIC. I have never tried anything with so many rich flavours together (our choice was beef tartare and two different soups). Big portions, quality is top-level. HUGE THANKS Dietary restrictions: All dietary requirements are met and all explanations about allergens in the dishes are given!

Great food and service. The Vietnamese coffee over ice was delicious.

I was excited to try Cash Only Diner, after visiting Hue and enjoying the local food. The entrees did not disappoint! The chicken wings with tamarind fish sauce was a crowd pleaser, followed closely by the Nem Lui. We found the mains of crispy chicken and pan seared duck were a bit ordinary after such fantastic entrees but the dessert made up for it - the coconut panna cotta with fresh fruit was a beautiful palate cleanser at the end of the meal. Service was lovely but the music was a little too loud.

lovely and attentive service as well as atmosphere, very comfortable and warm spot for a dinner. food wise, the most memorable dishes were the beetle-leaf (tasty! 4/5) and the cracked rice (salty egg and pork crackle 3.5/5) was fun. The mains we got were so-so and not as memorable - we had the Bún Bò Hu (2/5) which should be spicy and have blood jelly in it but instead it was sweet and didnt have some of the core ingredients (felt it was a little diluted down and too simple from the original tastes Im use to from this dish), the claypot fish had a perfectly grilled salmon, could definitely had more glaze here (3/5) and also had a beef shank, again well cooked meat though flavors were a little light. had a nice time at this upmarket viet resto, though flavors feel a little diluted down to win the masses, if you want that spice hit, probs best to go to bankstown ;)

Very good food !!!

Food was fantastic with very welcoming and attentive service. Thoroughly enjoyable and we are already planning our next visit! Thank you for a wonderful evening. Vegetarian options: Very responsive to dietary requirements and good veggie and vegan options.

This is one of my favourite casual diners in the CBD. Amazing Vietnamese food in a beautiful but relaxed space. The food has a home-cooked vibe but executed with technical and professional precision. Each dish is a flavour bomb with a special menu adding variety with every visit. I love the unique pork belly skewers, the banh khot, the banh xeo, crack rice and kickin wings. Amazing cocktails (which is to be expected as some of Sydneys best bartenders - the owners of Burrow Bar located beneath - run this venue.

My first time trying Vietnamese food and it was surprisingly good. I tasted the spring rolls, pepper beef skewers, VN Pate and Special Fried rice. If youre a foodie you definitely must order the spring rolls. Their service is incredibly good, if you have any allergy or food restrictions you can ask for different choices, and you dont need to worry about it because they take real care about it. It also have a pleasant atmosphere, the staffs has good vibe as well so you can feel relaxed all the time.

The service was great, excellent food, a very pleasant dining experience.

Food is good, similar taste of Vietnamese cuisine. Price is affordable. Not so costly.

This place is amazing. We booked it for a company lunch for 20+ people ( with veggie, vegan and nut free dietary requirements) with one days notice and even with that massive challenge the owner Bryce was extremely responsive and could accomodate us with a specially created 3 course meal per person. The food was amazing, the chefs are so talented and we had an array of amazingly rich flavoured hotpots, papaya salads and even pandan waffle with caramel sauce dessert! Amazing job Bryce and team, would 100% recommend in a heartbeat to anyone as the best fusion Vietnamese restaurant in Sydney! PS the cocktails were to die for too ;) Vegetarian options: Plenty of tofu and vegan options too Dietary restrictions: Nut free options

Great atmosphere, super friendly staffs and amazing foods!!! We ordered Bun Bo Hue, grilled calamari and mango salad for lunch. They re all delicious, especially their signature dish, Bun Bo Hue, high recommended. Wasn t my first time and definitely not the last. Already planning to go back for my next team lunch.

Popped in here while exploring the area for dining. Friendly service. Food was generally fine, except that the stir fried noodles we had were a little too salty. Staff was receptive to feedback when conveyed.

Ordered the bun bo hue. This is a hard dish to get right and this places almost nails it for me. It s still very tasty, full of umami flavour. Traditionally this dish is a bit more spicy and that s what I prefer. They have a generous amount of beef and noodles. It also comes with the sides of veges.

I appreciate the review of the place in all aspects, especially the Vietnamese food because I am Vietnamese. When eating, I was truly surprised because the dish is purely Vietnamese but combined with a Western European style with a twist. Besides, the drinks are quite diverse, delicious, and unique. I am satisfied with the service of the staff. You should come and try to have experiences similar to mine or even better than expected.

A refreshing take on the Vietnamese cuisine. Recommend trying the Bun Boi Hue, a pho alternative but completely different.

Fantastic meal b4 a show at the recital hall. From the moment we arrived (early) service was quick and outstanding. Had warned them of our time constraints & everything was fine. Food was fabulous. Great wine and cocktails as well. Well def be back & spend more time & try more things.

Food overall was okay, however, I am not impressed. The price for the location is reasonable. The highlight of the night was the superb service, staffs were caring and attentive. I would come back to try Bun bo hue as now I read so many good reviews abt it

I love it, service friendly, good vibe, has good dishes and is affordable. Highly recommend!!!

Bit underwhelming. After arriving at 5:39 for our 5:30 booking we were greeted with a lecture about how late we were and how we needed to finish by 7 before we even sat down. We ordered the spring rolls, pancake, duck and fried rice. The spring rolls were good, everything else was ok, nothing to write home about. Food coming out was slow and staggered with our fried rice being the last dish we received which was odd. At 6:15 the couple next to us had just received their food despite being seated before us, and at 6:30 instead of asking how everything is going, we were asked to hurry up as were the table next to us. We were out by 6:45 and were quite happy to leave at that point. We understand that it can be difficult to manage bookings on busy nights but that shouldnt translate to being rude or short with people trying to have a good night. Not a good first experience which is unfortunate given the other positive reviews for this place.

Food: nem lui hué platter, green apple and mango salad,five spice short rib, fish of the week and co special fried rice My fave is the platter, it was an experience to eat and the combination of flavour was interesting and the sauce was amazing. The salad was good but the shrimp is giving you that cheap shrimp fishy flavour that is not very pleasant. I didn t like the short rib, the sauce was too oily and the sauce overpower the whole dish. My friends enjoy the fish of the week which was baramundi but I think it is okay nothing special. The fried rice though like really it is something I cooked at home lol nothing special. Customer service: Amazing. The girl that assisted us was so lovely and helpful and gave us her best recommendation. The way we received the food was a bit weird too, it took some time to received each dish and we received the fried rice last which is very strange. We ordered some cocktails too which I can t remember the name but it was way too strong for my liking. Too strong that it overkilled the rest of the flavour.

Cash Only Diner stands out as an authentic Vietnamese restaurant that successfully captures the essence of traditional Vietnamese cuisine. From the warm atmosphere to the authentic flavors, the restaurant offers an exciting journey into the heart of Vietnams culinary heritage. *Air:* The restaurants space is thoughtfully designed to bring diners to the streets of Vietnam. The décor represents a blend of modern and traditional elements, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Soft lighting and elegant Vietnamese artwork contribute to a comfortable and culturally rich dining experience. *Authenticity of menu:* Dinner is cash only boasts a menu that truly reflects the diversity of Vietnamese culinary traditions. From iconic dishes like calamari and bun bo hue to little-known regional specialties, the menu demonstrates a commitment to authenticity. The use of herbs, spices and traditional cooking techniques further enhances the authentic flavors of each dish. *Journey full of flavors:* Every bite at Cash Only Diner is a flavorful journey through Vietnam. The bun bo broth is rich and fragrant, highlighting the restaurants dedication to slow cooking and using high-quality ingredients. Each dish is a symphony of flavors, creating a balance between sweet, salty, sour, and spicy typical of Vietnamese cuisine. *Thoughtful service:* The staff at Cash Only Diner doesnt just serve meals; They are hospitality ambassadors of the Vietnamese people. The wait staff is knowledgeable about the menu, ready to make recommendations, and quick to accommodate any dietary preferences. Their genuine enthusiasm for sharing Vietnamese culture has contributed to enhancing the dining experience. *Presentation and freshness:* Presentation is the strength of Cash Only Diner. Each dish is artfully arranged, showcasing the vibrant colors and textures of fresh ingredients. The emphasis on using seasonal produce ensures consistent standards of freshness, contributing to the overall quality of the dining experience. *Value of money:* Considering the authenticity of the flavors, the quality of the ingredients and the attentive service, the prices at Cash Only Diner are reasonable. The portions are generous, making this a worthy choice for a full meal. Casual meals and special occasions. *Conclusion:* Cash Only Diner is more than just a restaurant; Its a cultural journey through Vietnamese cuisine. With authentic flavors, a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, this establishment has become a worthy destination for those looking for an authentic Vietnamese culinary experience.

Great food and lovely staff. Definitely will come back !

The food is very delicious, you should try it

Delicious and authentic flavours. We re a Vietnamese family and we pretty much ordered everything on the menu. Staff is super friendly. We ll definitely come back!

The best Vietnamese food in town

Efficient attentive staff and great food with lots of leafy greens. Not the cheapest for Vietnamese food but food is high quality. Feeling Cornish is a must order!

Absolutely delicious. I ve sampled bun bo hue in Saigon and Cabramatta and I can say Cash only Diner s rendition stands up to those bowls as a worthy contender for most sublime. The addition of shiso leaves as a garnish is truely inspired and the broth had a perfect balance of sweet and savoury. The normal garnishes of Vietnamese mint, mint leaf and lime are of course a must. And don t forget to add the spectacular, spicy, scarlet red sate. The staff were extremely welcoming and also, quite rightfully, very proud of the food they serve. I shall be returning when I m in the area, or even when I m not, for if one has a craving for a BBH, one will stop at nothing in order to quench that unshakeable thirst. And fortunately for me, Cash only Diner has just the solution I m looking for. Like a junky to a dealer, Cash Only Diner s bbh will have me coming back again and again and again, until one of us is no more. Also don t be fooled by the name. They do of course accept eftpos.

A place that I am happy to come back to again and again. Friendly service and delicious food

First time dining at COD. What an experience. Every single dish we ordered from entree to main to dessert were all delicious!!!

Stuff is friendly, every meals are wonderful. Music may be a bit loudly.

My friends & I would call this a hidden gem in Sydney CBD. Price is reasonable.

Food and service are so amazing, i had a greater meal with Bun Bo Hue and a very gentle treat from the chef name Bobby thanks for the experience ( c m n anh Trang nhi u )

Delicious meal with lots of exciting and fresh flavours. We really enjoyed the chicken wings and the prawn tempura. Will definitely be back again. They cater well for gluten free

The food was amazing. The spring rolls and short rib was delicious. Great speak easy under the restaurant

The food takes some time to come out. A couple of dishes took 25 min but this wasn t communicated and we were waiting anxiously to get back to the office. So maybe not the right pick for a work lunch - just ensure you have time. I did enjoy the pancake but parts of my friends order never came. Our waitress must have had an off day and seemed quite irritated with us. We did make a few requests but nothing out of the ordinary and could have been handled better. I think the manager picked up on this and made a big effort to make us feel welcome, so kudos to that. I d come back again for dinner when we have more time.

Dropped in Cash Only Dinner after work and had a great experience. Pleasant atmosphere with an incredible food and drinks. I Strongly recommend the Signature Oysters and the Kickin Wings. Thanks to Giovanna who as extremely engaged and gave me some amazing recommendations.

Vietnamese with a slight modern presentation and/or twist. Great menu, great food. OK value. Friendly and attentive wait staff Food : 4/5

Popped in for an early dinner before a gig on a very humid Saturday night. Lovely service, very helpful and the food was delicious. The Mango and green apple salad was perfect for the tropical weather. Very well priced for the quality of the food. Highly recommended. Will be back.

Pretty good vibes and clean aesthetic. Food is quite tasty but a bit expensive for portion size, pork belly skewer especially at $10/skewer. The bun bo hue was quite aromatic though the beef was just ordinary and there was not much toppings. Crispy chicken was crispy but not very juicy. Portion size is not terrible for $17. Banh xeo was quite crispy with a nice sweet chilli sauce but again quite small for $23 3.5 stars overall. Would recommend the bun bo hue really

This has to be the best Vietnamese restaurant in Sydney. The food was flavoursome without being too heavy and was able to cater to vegetarians (not a huge selection but what they had was delicious). We had a particularly wonderful experience at this restaurant, the staff were very attentive and friendly but what topped it off was that as we were leaving my friend noticed he lost a piece of his camera. We mentioned it to the staff member and also in the same conversation had told him where we were headed next. He found the camera piece during table clean up and had chased us down to give us the piece- That s just amazing service! I was so impressed I took a photo of the dude as it needs a special mention!

This is a great place to eat out at, we went out for a birthday lunch and it was the perfect spot! We got the banquet which is $60pp and this was so filling and delicious I would highly recommend this place for the delicious food and friendly service!! It is also easily accessible by multiple modes of public transport

Yummy

I have been searching and this is by far the best Vietnamese restaurant in town. Flavour is so authentic. I ordered spring rolls, beef betel leaves , canh chua and fish cooked in claypot and they are all so yummy. Felt like my taste palette was taken back to Vietnam. Took work mates and friends there a couple of times and everyone loves it. Some of them had never tried Viet food before. The Bill was on a pricey side if you compare this to other Viet restaurants around Haymarket but they are totally two different vibes. Will definitely coming back again to try other items on the menu. Staffs are so friendly too.

Popped in for a Friday lunch and it was pretty quiet. We werent very hungry so decided to share a few entrees: spring rolls, VN pate, beef wrapped in betel leaf and pickles. Everything was tasty and the plates were left clean. Prices are on the high side (about 30pp without drinks) but not unexpected given its in the middle of the CBD. Too bad the banh-wiches are strictly takeaway, wouldve loved to try it as well. Guess Ill have to return to try it!

Authentic flavours, and tasty food. Spring rolls and prawn salad were enjoyable. Wait times between dishes uneven during lunch rush hour. Main size plates still on small size and format suits smaller groups of 2. Otherwise you will need to order double serves. Would like to see a lunch set menu option.

So fresh and well prepared. Tasty, lovely textures and flavours. Great service. Vegetarian options: Spring roll

Dined here for our anniversary. Shout out to the owner as Sydney trains weren t working and we arrived late. They kept our table. Very fresh and quality ingredients. We over ordered and we re very stuffed. Satisfied customer. Thanks!

Great place for a bit of Vietnamese in the cbd. Casual, good for a team lunch and a couple of drinks. Pork belly skewers are great! Meat mains are a bit hit and miss. Food

Food was phenomenal

Very (very) food food. Good vibe, cocktails and wine list. I will be back when next in Sydney. Note to management: totally missed this place when looking for restaurants near my hotel (on reflection: ignored as the photos gave lunch/take away vibes). Also; I walked past on the way to Bistro Papillon and despite the restaburant looking interesting, didn t stop given the giant illuminated Cash Only sign. I only came back as Papillon was full! Apparently there is some story about the name.. who cares? Change it! I m sure I m not the only one to filter your venue out. All the best.

What a great meal! Incredibly friendly service from Rob and the whole team. Every course was truly amazing and the pandan waffle for dessert was a great way to finish. There were three of us and we shared three entrees and then three main courses and it was exactly the right amount of food for us.

Walked in at 5pm no reservation but craving some viet goodness. Not disappointed! Great food, fair price and different dishes to cookie cutter viet menus normally that you get. Also gluten free options..Will return Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

The food is Next level. Stopped for a quick lunch and had to be recommended something as I wanted to try everything. The recommendation was perfection. Then when it was brought out the instructions on how to eat it and the care that was taken by the team. I could not get enough of the fresh flavours. The wine matched perfectly and I couldn t recommend this place enough. I will definitely be back, with a bigger crew so we can try everything!!!!!!

Great menu, great food and great location. We had Banh xeo, Bun Bo Hue and Betel Leaves Beef

Excellent Vietnamese food, amazing service, the banh xeo and bun bo hue tasted delicious, I will be back

Delicious Viet food, good value, & stylish atmosphere.

fav Vietnamese restaurant in town

Every restaurant or bar needs special staff like Elliott and Bryce as they consistently elevate a great experience into a sensational one! They both do the little and big things so very well and Cash Only Diner and Burrow Bar are lucky to have them. Elliott went out of his way to create a unique and delicious Bloody Mary to match the beautiful dishes and Bryce found us a tape measure to settle a friendly dispute. Thank you so very much for bringing that little bit of sparkle during every visit!

Vietnamese food Hue regional style, and guess what, it accepts cards as well as cash so ignore the name. Love the contemporary feel of the place, which has a bar component as well as meals. The food I would place midway between standard dinner and fine dining - the portions are a little small and within acceptability, the tastes achieved are different and special. The atmosphere is cheerful and chic. To think the only real issue is the name, which probably has a history to it - was this once a rustic cash-only cheap eat? Because it isn t anymore.

Came across this place while looking for some lunch. Was quite excited to try based off the amazing reviews. Unfortunately, a staff member looked to be having an off day and service was a bit lacking. Intro was lukewarm, was not guided to our seats at the back of the restaurant and no menus were given to us but to other tables that arrived after us. Tried to make eye contact with a staff member who seemed to be busy with other tasks, caught her eye but she then looked away immediately. Once we placed our order, the food arrived quickly and was excellent. Can recommend the pork belly skewers and the fried rice. The Viet iced coffee on the other hand was more ice than drink, would not recommend. Price was a little high but I think the food was high quality and venue was great.

Food, Atmosphere and service Awesome. And the cash only

nice little find for viet food in the cbd

Totally exceeded my expectations! Food here is phenomenal, warm vibes and super friendly staff. Highly recommend!

We went on Saturday evening 1st July and sadly were very disappointed. Seemed like none of the staff got on, they were grumpy particularly the lady behind the bar who seemed to be the centre of it. Created quite a negative vibe, felt like we were imposing by just being there! I m sure that s not how the owners built their great reputation - current team need some love so they don t create poor brand experience.

Friendly service. Nice variety of dishes - most were good, fish was the best. Would come back to try a few more. Pricing seems reasonable. Some portions could be bigger.

W O W! do not be fooled by the name, this is neither cash only nor a diner . and the food is the star, matched by a casual dining atmosphere and great friendly service. Bryce gave us a fantastic run down on the menu and how the place came to be and expectations were raised . And the amazing kitchen did not disappoint! Big distinct flavors, perfectly cooked proteins in all of the 10 dishes and enjoyed every one. Just go!

Trying to relive the amazing food from Vietnam and this place comes close. The VN Pate starter, eggplant, fried rice paper rolls, bahn xeo special fried rice all amazing. 2 comments .where s the Vietnamese beer and coconut coffee??? Dietary restrictions: Lots of GF options The waitstaff asked straight away if we had any restrictions. Nice that they ask this up front.

Excellent and authentic Vietnamese. Soo happy I can finally get some central Vietnamese food here!

Great hidden gem, no wait on a Saturday at 7-8 pm, and cards accepted.

Excellent central Viet food in the central business district.

Delicious Vietnamese food. We had the bun bo hue, which was hearty and had a large variety of garnishes that elevated the dish. The Vietnamese coffee was excellent. All together a great meal packed with flavour.

Terrible terrible customer service, the staff was extremely rude. I will never come back

The Cash Only Diner has to serve some of the best Vietnamese food in Sydney. My personal favourite is the Vietnamese pancake, but there are a number of other dishes not far behind. The staff are friendly and helpful. They know the dishes they re selling, how they are made and can help you choose if you re unsure. I ll be back. And you don t need to pay in cash!

Fantastic food and wonderful staff

Absolutely delicious, very fresh Vietnamese food. Can be quite loud inside. Exceptional service.

Ive made this place a part of my regular Sydney experience. Great food. Honest service. And relaxed vibes for a central city. This place is an articulation of what Sydneys food scene has grown into

10 out of 10 exactly perfect , authentic vietnamese food, excellent service, amazing food

Top class!!! Food on point Lively tunes Service excellence Will be back

Flawless experience from start to finish. These guys were so friendly and accommodating - we had no booking and a toddler - despite the busy hour at which we attended. Dont let the laid back atmosphere fool you, these people are true professionals. The passion for excellent service and food was palpable. Highly recommend.

The best store where you cant stop laughing. Best food. The best Japanese.

Everything is good except Im not so pleased to find out the beer is more than a month over BB

Very nice food. Recommend c m h n and bún bò. The potions is also big for us.

excellent service and food. wonderful find

Vegetarian options: So so so many delicious vegan options! Food

Came today with my partner, food was very tasty and great! I just wish for the price the portions were a little larger but still very high quality! Made an awesome mocktail as well

Enjoy the meal. The flavours were fresh. The highlight was their fried rice, seriously good, savoury balanced with bites of sweetness from the Chinese sausage. It s smoky with pop of crispy bits. The music was a little loud at times.

We arrived at 5.40 on a Saturday night and said we would need to be gone by 6.30 due to a show. Despite the restaurant havin just one table occupied they said they could only fit us at a window seat. The restaurant had three tables in use by the time we left. We were very clear we would be quick, but they couldnt seem to accommodate that. The food was OK. Betel beef was the best. The Claypot fish was, I suggest, cooked on a grill then put into a hot claypot, and very expensive for one piece of salmon cutlet. The soup was lacking in flavour. Overall it was evry expensive for some OK but nothing special food.

Best of the best Bun Bo Hue!

After a shaky start with some poorly made margaritas, Cash Only Diner redeemed itself with some of the most amazing Vietnamese food I ve had. I was there with my work colleagues and we ordered the no fuss banquet and the food just kept coming. Certainly worth a visit and I have already recommended it to friends. Most of all , the staff were friendly , empathetic and dealt with our margaritas complaints with great humour. Thanks everyone, it was a wonderful experience on a bloody hot day !

In the heart of the city very interesting Vietnamese restaurant. Open kitchen is always a wonderful feature of the restaurant. Food prepared there was exceptional and made with a lot of love. Definitely worth to try. Food : 5/5

This was one of the best restaurants I visited during my short stay in Sydney. The fried rice is exquisite. The staff at the store were friendly and spoke to me slowly and clearly, and I had a great time. I would like to open a store in Tokyo.

Food was great but service could be better. Dish comes out in random order and timing. Waiters were wondering around instead of picking up our dishes on the pass. Food

Absolute favourite. Love. Love. Love.

Probably the most authentic Vietnamese menu in the whole Sydney CBD! The food was beautiful and flavourful. And the whole atmosphere was so lovely. We ll be back to try the Banh Xeo and Com Hen next time. We ordered a bunch of stuff but what stood out most were the Eggplants, chicken wings, and the barramundi fish. The Burrow Bar downstairs is totally a vibe too!

Great authentic Vietnamese food. The beef in betel leef, Vietnamese terrine, chicken wings and mango salad are some of the must try items

Every dish was yummy. Amazing service and fair pricing. Very lovely diner indeed. Would recommend to everyone. Thank you.

Good food, reminds of Hue

Great food, great staff and great atmosphere and You need to Eat for Fun

Very delicious food and drinks.

Cash Only Diner has been on my to-go list for over 6 months, finally made it on Saturday night. The restaurant offers the Vietnamese cuisine from the regional area of Hue, and the dishes are inspired by the owners Mum. You wont find Pho or Banh Mi on the menu, which makes this place unique and different from all other Vietnamese restaurants. We were not famished therefore decided not to over order. We had Sour Soup, Claypot Fish, and small portion of Fried Rice, companied with bottle of wine. The dishes were flavoursome and nicely presented. Service was friendly and attentive. Nothing to fault and will be back to try other dishes on the menu. 19/03/2022

Amazing food, every dish is like a flavour explosion in your mouth! Highly recommend.

Not really Vietnamese food or Hue food. Its okay if youre not after Vietnamese food.

Best Vietnamese food Ive eaten served by lovely staff. And they accept card payments too. Dont miss the spring rolls!

Best coffee in the city. Theres many coffee shops around and Ive to most of them but here the coffee is just perfect and the costumer sevice is great!

Incredibly authentic food served in a lovely little place. We surprised them on a rainy day with a table for 8 and they were awesome from start to finish. We didnt have the mental energy to order, so the owner chose dishes for us to share and brought them out in a non-stop stream of incredibly presented and delicious food. Great wine accompaniment (he recommended the Riesling and I trusted him!), and authentic cold coffees to end. When I paid at the finish, I told him he wasnt charging enough. It was far too cheap for Sydney CBD and the quality they provided.

Honestly one of the best meals I have had, staff were personable and extremely knowledgeable, love the opening kitchen and fantastic drinks menu, so glad we found this place, will be a regular when in Sydney

Amazing food and amazing service I just can t rave enough!! Next time I m in Sydney I ll definitely be back!

everything from the ambience to the people to the food was perfect ! my favourite was the kickn wings but i also really recommend checking out a wide range of stuff. the flavours of everything as unreal. coming back as soon as possible !!!

I took my 15 year old daughter in for a treat and we were not disappointed. The service is lovely, friendly and helpful, but the food is at another level. We shared chicken wings, spring rolls and cured pork. The chicken wings were really good; crunchy with a sweet, gently spiced sauce. The spring rolls were excellent too: hot and crisp with a deliciously sour dipping sauce and good fresh herbs. The cured pork was divine. The food of the Gods. Small, thin slices of pork belly (I think) very heavily flavoured with what tasted like tamarind and garlic plus something sweet served over vermicelli noodles. Top, top beer food. We also had a go on what is apparently a new dish, Vietnamese pâté. I didn t know there was such a thing. It was so very good. Served with flying fish roe which is another new one on me; tiny morsels of flavour which pop in your mouth. Amazing stuff. In short: get your arse down there!

We have been to Cash Only and Burrow Bar three times now. Always fabulous! Food, drinks and customer service are first class.

Some of the best vietnamese food in sydney, hands down. Service is always 10/10 and staff are attentive and knowledgeable. Would recommend this place to everyone. Special mention to the fried rice! Best I ve ever tasted.

Fresh eats, cocktails and staff. A pleasant take on Vietnamese cuisine.

Worst banh xeo ever! Prawns were in shells. Couldn t get them out of the batter. Never had this before and was told this is just what the chef insists on. Dish was inedible. Salmon dish was nice but the meal was over priced for what you get. Will not be returning.

The food is amazing - everything is fresh and packed full of flavour. Staff are super friendly and very knowledgeable, with a great cocktail list. I ll definitely be returning.

You can tell a lot of heart and soul has gone into creating these flavoursome Vietnamese inspired dishes. Highly recommend.

Amazing Vietnamese food.fro.the Hue region - so, so tasty!!!

I had my doubt with this place at first when I looked it up on google, simply because the demographic that eats there and left their review are not my people, but I soon changed my mind when I visited them. It s hard to not write a whole essay on Cash Only Diner because it s not just good or delicious, the food here is nostalgic. Eversince I moved to Australia, never had I been moved so much by a Vietnamese restaurant, definitely brought me back to the streets in Vietnam. Highly recommend everyone to pay them a visit. And btw, to all the people who have complaints about how expensive it is, all I want to say is: STFU, MY PEOPLE DESERVE THEIR COINS!!

Visiting the city for Vivid festival and stumbled across this restaurant. Wow and bloody wow!! Absolutely outstanding food and top service. You must experience it.

Despite the name they do take card! Everything was incredibly delicious. We had a number of dishes to share between 3 people. I would like to try a cocktail on my next visit, they have homemade syrups they use and they sounded delicious.

The canh chua is amongst the best I ve tried and I have tried many in my time. Will be back

Super place for modern Vietnamese food. Really friendly and chill staff. The food was awesome.

10/10 authentic Hue food. It s rare to find such a good restaurant with real Vietnamese flavours in the city area. Nothing we ordered on the menu was a miss. Accept for the little incident we had but that dish still tasted great! The staffs also dealt with it in such a professional manner.

Amazing! All the food we ordered was delicious, wine pared so well too and our main waitress, Izzy, was very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. The aroma was also intoxicating, we originally were going to the bar bellow but got confused by the doors and accidentally entered Cash Only. So glad we went back up later, weve been to Vietnam and this was a great representation of the flavours. I also had to take a photo of the wine-it smelt as amazing as it tasted. I will definitely recommend and return. Thanks Izzy and the whole team for the great service! Btw I love the play on the name ;)

Cool set up I wish they slice pork belly before they serve

Amazing Bun Bo Hue & Pork Belly skewers.

Slightly weird vibe. Very tasty food, a bit bright and lacking atmosphere for dinner, there was so much potential. DJ in the window could have been great but didn t quite fit in with the really bright lighting and empty restaurant.

Foods absolutely amazing, food came out quick as well. Shout out to the lovely waitress with pink hair, completed the visit!

Yes they take card. Came to understand that the name is an ode to the owners passion for Viet street food. Service here is quite nice. The ladies that helped us were very informative and sweet. They would answer any question we had in detail and would go out of their way to explain certain things about their menu. The ambiance is quite great. It wasn t too busy around lunch time so it s the perfect CBD catch up lunch without too much bustle around. Especially if you are looking for a little flavor and something different. The menu seems limited at first due to the lack of plant based dishes and excess of pork based dishes. They do offer to adjust much of the menu items to match dietary requirements. I wish they had a menu for that though would ve been easier than having to ask about each plate. I don t like being the fussy customer. There was no online menu at the time for us to check beforehand. We had the veg spring rolls as starters. 10/10 maybe one of the best. So flavorful. Had the grilled stuffed eggplant (7/10) and ordered it plant based as well. It was good. The eggplant was well cooked. It didn t boast the flavors it claimed. I hoped it would be more spiced but my friend quite enjoyed it. Drinks menu was nice with plenty of options. There were a couple of tempting dessert options but we were quite full. Will come back to try them.

Lovely place with great attentive service. Loved the green apple mango salad! It has prawns with it. Awesome.

Nice find in a quieter part of the city. Food is delicious (clay pot fish an absolute winner). Good drinks list + service (though a bit slow on refilling water glasses).

YEAH Clay pot fish Crack rice Clam rice Fried rice Beef tartare NAH Betel leaf MAYBE Spring roll Beef skewer

Not bad but not great. A little overpriced. Went here are a part of 4 for dinner. Good and prompt service. Food was well presented and probably good ingredients. Serving portions small and overpriced. Not your average Vietnamese restaurant - the food is unique and well done. Menu was fancy. However due to the price, I would not come here again. Spent $200 for food that probably could have cost half as much.

Food here resembles exactly like the flavour from my hometown, 10/10 and would return

We were there on 10/20/22 for dinner with a group of 6 people. The dinner cost us US$160 (we didn t order any drink). We ordered 7 items from the menus. Most dishes were good, except for one: the whole grilled fish which tasted very badly. The fish wasn t fresh. We ordered it based on the recommendation by the cook who came out to converse in Vietnamese. He said it was their best selling dish. Next time, if we come again, I will think twice about what they recommend of their menus.

I think this is a great place for your dinner. Highly recommend!!! Nice and authentic food.

Beautiful food thanks.

Amazing. We love to see the Hue style in Sydney. You must visit this restaurant, it is genius.

Fancy restaurant serving typical Vietnamese food. Great flavours in all the dishes we ordered including a bun Bo hue, crispy chicken, beef tartare, and fried rice. Warning - serving sizes for the mains are entree sized. They are designed to be shared. Min 3 mains between 2 people to scratch the surface of your hunger. Don t mean to offend but save yourself $100 and go to gia hoi down in Haymarket for double the servings, half the price, and equal flavour. ** EDIT: FYI $20 deposit pp debited from my credit card to secure a booking

New staff are really rather nice, most coffee is quite good however the espresso lacks the smoothness most places deliver, still 5 stars as they very polite.

Delicious food, friendly service - can t wait to be back again! A little hidden gem and I m so glad our friend recommended us to visit. The dishes were unique and executed really well! We were all a huge fan of the Hue style barramundi (fresh, tender, tasty), grilled prawns (so good, but you have to get your hands dirty), mango apple salad (so good), house-made pickles (great kick but not too sour) and pandan mochi waffle (could be cooked a little less, it became a little hard to bite at the ends but still delicious). The grilled scallops were alright and the cracked rice was very intense (overly sweet sauce on the rice, very salty soft boiled egg - need to mix all components very well). Drinks were good but only the ones on the paper menu are available, and not much description on the cocktails. I did enjoy my green tea highball, but it could be sweeter. My husband got a mocktail with the citrus, lightly sweet notes he requested. The staff were friendly and proud of their dishes and drinks. It was a pleasure to chat with them! It could get a bit loud when the room is full, and it is a bit chilly as well when it is cool outside. Look forward to be back next time!

Wow~ This is going to be on my Sydney pocket list. Creative Vietnamese cuisine. The Apple Mango Shrimp Salad really surprised me~ I originally thought it was a shredded papaya salad with maybe apple sauce or mango sauce. I didnt expect it to be a salad made of shredded apples. Also served with other strips of vegetables. The taste levels are very distinct. There are also pickled white radish, which may be pickled with apple cider vinegar and taste sweet and sour. Not to mention the fresh shrimps are very chewy and sweet. Barbecue the whole shrimp, even the shrimp paste is retained. Only when it is fresh can you speak loudly. The Vietnamese pho soup must be the most on point~it contains beef slices~pork scalp~pork chunks~chicken sausage (cut into two pieces). It is rich and delicious. The key point is that his hot sauce is so smooth! I dont eat hot sauce. As soon as he ate the whole bowl was added to him. There are few restaurants where I can write so many thoughts! Haha. It was so late to learn about it. Highly recommended for everyone to enjoy

Absolutely amazing experience. Really good to have Vietnamese food with the quality of service you d expect from a high end restaurant - the staff are super knowledgeable about the background of the menu, was great to hear about the dishes. Definitely a unique place.

The best food I ve had in a long time, great service, huge smiles could not recommend more highly

Even during covid, brewing amazing coffee and wonderful staff

The food here is amazing! So full of flavour and catered to allergies well.

Consistently tasty food and friendly staff, great spot.

Food was brilliant (and we had almost everything on the menu) and the staff super friendly and knowledgeable. Looking forward to next time. Perfect to start/end the night with cocktails downstairs at Burrow Bar.

I have to say its not what I expected, in a good way! The venue was modern with a touch of subtle luxe, its cosy and intimate and an ideal venue to catch up with friends. We sampled mostly from the entree menu as we wanted to try as many dishes as possible, it was perfect for sharing and allowed us to fit in cocktails as well Food was well presented and tasty, we had an enjoyable meal. The reason I gave you a 4 is because 1) we ordered VN Terrine but never got the opportunity to try it (think you mightve left it off our order as we werent charged for it and, 2) all viet restaurants need fresh hot chillies (yes, you can tell were asian lol)

Amazing food and cocktails, will be back soon. Try the St Paul.

lovely eating place with scrumptious foods. highly recommended for those who love to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine and also fans of finger foods with friends in such a cosy space. Definitely in love with the pancake, beef with betel leaf, spring rolls and lotus salad here. will be back

rip off. average food. should have called it Rip Off Diner

Food was very tasty and delicious. I enjoyed everything, staff were attentive and friendly. The cocktails were also great.

What an awesome restaurant serving modern Vietnamese style food. Really enjoyed the Spring Rolls , will be back to try some more dishes for sure. Service was also very good and also the cocktails are so tasty

Passionate people, passionate about great food. Couldn t fault it. Fast service and really awesome menu

Amazing food + dessert + cocktail + service. Perfect place to enjoy the best of what Sydney has to offer!