Hanoi Quan

Marrickville has no shortage of Vietnamese restaurants, though everyone has an opinion on which is most authentic. At Hanoi Quan, the bun cha ca is offered as its champion: head-sized bowls of lemony broth, brimming with rice noodles, tomato and chewy fish cakes. But don't ignore the rest of the menu - there are gems to be found among the standard fare and spelling mistakes. Try deep-fried pork spring rolls or a house speciality of rare beef with lemon - a crunchy, tangy, coleslaw-like salad. Throw in huge servings, over-the-top decor and break-neck kitchen speed, and you have all the ingredients for a local favourite.