XEOM VIETNAMESE

Had the crispy skin chicken with egg noodles for lunch. The chicken is excellent. Crispy and cooked just right. Noodles were very good too. Great dish. You have to wait sometimes but it is worth it.

The egg noodle wonton soup I had was delicious and so full of flavour. I love avocado shakes and coconut so when she told me they a coconut shake, I was super excited. It was SO GOOD. Really enjoyed my experience here. The bathroom sink is super cool too. I’ll be back if I’m staying in the area in Melbourne again!

I went there for lunch today with a friend and we ordered curry laksa, fried chicken with egg noodles and prawn spring rolls
The food generally tasted a bit too sweet but that’s ok, it is more like Western Vietnam taste.
The portions were a bit small, we both thought that putting in more noodles would make it more fulfilling.
The prawn spring rolls was spot on👍
I wanted to give 4 stars but they deserved a 5 since we ordered a plain roll to dip in the laksa soup and the roll was fresh and hot, it was amazing!!!

Like the vibe, it's like eating in South east asia. Food was delicious, we ordered XO fried rice, crispy chicken with noodles and vermicelli noodle with lemongrass chicken, all delicious. Great service too, definitely will be back when I'm around the area!

It's been a while since I came here but so glad I returned. Xeom (pronounces sigh omm which roughly translate to taxi or vehicle) is a fabulous and incredibly creative Vietnamese restaurant in the middle of Smith Street. A little more upmarket than some places) nice large tables as well as high bench/tables at the front or benches at the wall, you can come in and dine quickly or for an hour or two. You can also dine outside or get some takeaway.
I started with the duck curry with roti ($12) followed by the Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancake) and an iced lemon lychee tea. Lunch specials are also very good for $15. Plus there is a Feed Me Feast for $39 (minimum 2 people) that has plenty for everyone.
They cater for dietaries so just check out the menu or ask. If you have allergies, let the staff know but as the menu days, they can't make any guarantees that there wouldn't be any 'traces' which is fair enough.
The staff were great. Service fast. The lovely Jessie was the perfect hostess. She told me that the pancake would take 15 minutes which was fine as I had time but its important to ask customers as there are parking restrictions out the front or they may be in a rush. Nice music playing - wouldn't mind knowing their playlist. Plenty of products for sale such as chilli, sauces, coconut milk and so on. There is wine or beer to buy to complement your meal too.
Wheelchair friendly. Kid friendly. Parking is $4 an hour in Smith Street and you can usually get a place out the front during the less peak periods.
Toilets are funky - a must visit. I will return - again and again! Thank you.

Amazing Vietnamese foods. The banh mi is next level exceptional ! The staffs are very friendly and the ambience is very warm. Lovely !

Food: delicious! Enjoyed everything that came out.
The chicken pho was perfect, and a generous serving.
The menu is quite big also, with a huge variety.

Service: attentive, and quick! We all had our meals out within 15mins of ordering.
Covid friendly also.

Highly recommend for a good feed on smith street.

A great experience on a busy rainy Monday night. After moving into the hood that day I was feeling like something fresh and warm and they didn't disappoint. I had the spicy lime noodle - it came with fresh chopped chilli which meant it lived up to it's spicy name (love that). Great serving size - I only got close to finishing it because it was my first proper meal that day. Partnered with a lychee martini and it was the perfect end to a day of moving.
All the staff were fantastic and friendly. Restaurant filled with a mix of groups, couples and solo diners.
I sadly didn't get a photo of the sauce basket on each table, but this is always a hit for me - and they even had a pot with chilli oil - the dream!

This restaurant was so good it actually made me create an account so I can review it 5 stars. Pho is one of my favourite foods and I can say this restaurant has one of the best tender beef and chicken Pho’s in Melbourne. Also a vast array of chilli options so you can really personalise your dish!! Very friendly and accommodating staff and very pleasant decor. If you’re in Fitzroy definitely swing by and if you’re not you should definitely drive there to try this food.

My friend ranted and raved about this place and I didn't trust that it could be as good as she said it would but it exceeded both of our expectations!! It was so fantasti, pork was soft but crispy at the same time!! Just awesome food; everything was unreal and awesome for the price!

A deliciously charming experience. Hands down one of the best bowls of pho I've had in quite a long time. The broth and noodles were traditional northern-vietnamese style served in generous portions. The waitstaff were friendly and helpful, with my only complaint is being subjected to a playlist of Ed Sheeran exclusively; but if their taste in music is as consistent and reliable as the menu and my pho, you can't really even complain. 10/10 other than Ed Sheeran.

If it's good enough for Heston, it's good enough for me

Absolutely fantastic. Great food, great atmosphere, friendly service. Will definitely go back again.

I don’t usually write review but the food was amazing here. Especially the lemongrass chicken rice. So good. You know is a good Asian restaurant when the rice is cooked perfectly.

Love this restaurant! Have been a few times now and it’s consistently great

Authentic food experience is waiting. Flavors are amazing service A1

My favourite pho place in Melbourne
Always visit it when I’m in Melbourne
Good fit out, friendly staff and very reasonable prices
I recommend the chicken pho and the iced coffee lunch special for $15
Will be back very soon

Love the food from this place. Been here many times. Banh mi, grilled chicken on rice, Viet coffee are my go to. I could eat there everyday

Took my family here and absolutely loved it! The service was absolutely as amazing as the food. Highly recommended! Thank you!

Hands down best Vietnamese restaurant in Melbourne!!
Banh mi is to die for!!! Great service too.
An easy recommend