Salt and Pepper or Salted Egg Yolk? A Guide to Two Savoury Favourites
Peppery seasoning or rich salted egg yolk? Learn the difference and explore two chicken rib dishes on our Vietnamese and Chinese menu.
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Crispy Egg Noodles, Gravy or Chow Mein: What to Choose
Understand the texture of crispy egg noodles and the Gravy and Chow Mein choices on our stir-fried noodle menu in Hawthorn.
What Is Cơm Tấm? A Guide to Vietnamese Broken Rice
Learn what cơm tấm means, how broken rice differs from fried rice, and what comes with our grilled pork chop rice plates in Hawthorn.
Top 7 Vietnamese & Chinese Dishes to Order on Glenferrie Road
Discover the 7 best Vietnamese and Chinese dishes to order on Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn — from 12-hour Beef Pho and crispy wok egg noodles to Broken Rice and Salt & Pepper Calamari at Saigon Home Kitchen.
What to Order at a Vietnamese Restaurant — A Beginner’s Guide
New to Vietnamese food? Our guide covers phở, cơm tấm, bánh mì and more — plus what to order at Saigon Home Kitchen in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Phở vs Bún — What’s the Difference? A Clear Guide for Aussies
Phở and Bún look similar on the menu but eat very differently. Here's a clear, Aussie-friendly guide to the noodles, the broth, the herbs and when to order each.
Best Vietnamese Dishes for Beginners — A Hawthorn Local’s Guide
A friendly Hawthorn guide to the most approachable Vietnamese dishes — what they taste like, when to order them, and how to eat them like a local.