We dined here after reading all the glowing reviews but my partner and I left both disappointed. We were looking for an authentic Vietnamese experience and were surprised when the waiter did not even know what pho was when we asked for it, after noting it was not on the menu.

So we ordered the rice noodle soup (pho) and I tried the laksa. The pho was decent but the laksa was bland. The prices were reasonable though for dinner. If you want authentic Vietnamese food, I recommend Pho no1 in Burwood on Burwood rd.

Having eaten at the Halong Bay many times and never been disappointed we booked for a large group and ordered many of our favourite dishes. These included the pancakes, papaya salad, bbq prawns and noodles, caramelised pork, creamy lamb and chicken coriander, all beautifully cooked and a perfect mix of flavours. Will keep coming back.