PERTH | Vietnamese-born, Australian-raised chef, Bac Pham, has worked in kitchens across Perth, and spent time in Thailand. Bac’s career has seen him cook a variety of global cuisines, and he’s always enjoyed linking things back to his Vietnamese heritage, in fun and creative ways. North 54 has been the vehicle by which he’s done this and now, after running a series of pop-ups, he’s found a permanent home for it.
At North 54, Bac’s taking authentic Vietnamese dishes and flavours, and putting a personal spin on them. Bac’s parents still run a deli serving Aussie and Vietnamese food, and all the dishes on the menu have their origin in Bac’s mum’s recipes. He’s leaning into his own personal story, growing up a second-culture kid in Australia, and expressing it in exciting and delicious ways.
There’s six bánh mì on the menu, which are also available as noodle or rice bowls. Bun cha appears in banh mi form, using lamb mince instead of the traditional pork. Roast pork is marinated in red tofu and five-spice, and served with pork mince, while the tamarind-heavy son-in-law egg bánh mì, is another winner. Bread, baked daily, is light and fluffy, with a nice, crisp exterior.
Beyond bánh mì, there’s snacks like spring rolls, pâté so (Vietnamese meat pastries), and chicken wings. The latter, deep-fried to perfection with a wonderful sweet-sticky sauce, and tender meat, are a must order. If you have a sweet tooth, there’s also a few baked treats like matcha cookies and madeleines.
To drink, it’s Vietnamese coffee, served with or without salt cream, pandan and ube cloud foam lattes, and iced tea.
North 54
253A Oxford Street
Leederville
Western Australia 6007
Australia
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Thu – Sat: 10:30am to 2:30pm
