Phamous Kitchen

Restaurant · VietnameseBalmain

10+ gluten-free dishes

44 dishes marked gluten free+ 6 can be made gluten free on request

66 dishesmenu read 11 Novphamouskitchen.com

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Menu

Mon–Fri 5–10pm; Sat & Sun 12–10pm

Small Bite

  • Sunkissed Scallop (2)$22

    Street-style seared scallop served with black garlic aioli, topped with shallot oil, peanut, tobiko

    Free of glutenLikely nutsLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Bun Cha Wrap$12

    Grilled chicken & prawn mince wrapped with vermicelli sheet and perilla leaf, topped with shallot oil, peanuts, pickles and served with…

    Free of glutenLikely nutsLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Hanoi Roll (4)$24

    Crab, prawn, wood ear mushroom, pork minces with homemade fish sauce

    Free of glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Lettuce Delight$13

    Roasted duck, water chestnut, shiitake mushroom, lap chong & sesame

    Likely sesame

  • Sticky Chilli Lamb Ribs (2)$22

    Serve with miso yoghurt, home mixed duhka spices and radish salad

    Likely dairyLikely soy

  • Duck Rice Paper Roll (4)$22

    Roasted duck with buckwheat noodle, mixed seasonal leaves & homemade peanut sauce

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Fried Silken Tofu (4)$20

    W/ light ginger soy, mushroom floss, radish, pickles and baby herbs

    VeganFree of glutenLikely soy

  • Crispy Prawn Toast (4)$22

    Sesame, shallot, mango pickles served with XO mayo

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Chicken Skewers (2)$20

    Grilled free-range chicken served with homemade saté sauce, pickles and mixed salad

    Can be made free of glutenLikely nuts

Small Bites

  • Sun-Kissed Mushy (2)$20

    Grilled king oyster mushroom served with seaweed sheet and shallot oil, topped with homemade ginger soy sauce and veggie floss

    Free of glutenLikely soyLikely shellfish

Salad

  • Banana Blossom$35

    Roasted duck, mixed herbs, chilli, peanuts & prawn cracker

    Likely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Crispy Salmon & Papaya Salad$37

    Green apple & papaya, tossed in homemade sweet chilli vinaigrette, accompanied by fragrant lime leaves, Vietnamese mint and buttery cashew…

    Free of glutenLikely nutsLikely fish

  • Green Papaya$34

    Crispy pork belly with green papaya, peanuts, mixed herbs, chilli & lime vinaigrette

    Free of glutenLikely nuts

  • Tofu Papaya Salad$34

    W/ chilli, mixed herbs, onion, peanuts

    VeganFree of glutenLikely nutsLikely soy

  • Lotus Shoot Salad$37

    Prawn, lotus shoots, lotus roots, mixed herbs, peanuts with nam jim dressing & prawn cracker

    Free of glutenLikely nutsLikely shellfish

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  • Mini Turmeric Tart (Khot)$39

    Prawn, coconut gel, tobiko & micro herbs served with homemade fish sauce and mixed herbs

    Free of glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Flash-Fried White Bait$26

    Crispy white bait, mango pickles served with smoke chilli aioli sauce

    Free of glutenLikely egg

  • Wontons$32

    Steamed wontons with chicken & prawn filling, with peanut and homemade spicy sauce

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Wonton Sambal$34

    Deep-fried wontons with chicken & prawn filling with homemade sambal sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Salt & Pepper Squid$35

    With mango pickles, horseradish mayo, basil & fresh lemon

    Free of glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Salt & Pepper Prawn$36

    Wok tossed with onions and chilli, served with seasonal greens

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Fried Eggplant$28

    Topped with mushroom floss, served with pickles & beetroot purée sauce

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Crispy Pulled Pork Pancake$35

    Crispy Asian style pancake topped with pulled pork, goat curds, homemade sauerkraut, shaved coconut and micro herbs

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Phamous Rolls (DIY)

  • Phamous Rolls (DIY)$54

    Sugarcane prawn, grilled chicken skewers and grilled prawn skewer served with vermicelli sheets, seasonal veggies, pickles, rice papers…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely nutsLikely shellfish

Noodles & Rice

  • Wagyu Pho$24

    Fresh rice noodle, bone broth, topped with onions, coriander, bean sprouts and Wagyu slices

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Salmon & Roll$36

    Buckwheat noodle tossed in carrot, heirloom tomatoes & mixed herbs with crispy skin salmon & Hanoi roll

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Tofu & Roll$36

    Buckwheat noodle tossed in carrot, heirloom tomatoes & mixed herbs with tofu & veggie rolls

    VeganLikely glutenLikely soy

  • Pad Thai$24

    Free-range chicken with home-made sauce

    Free of glutenLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Wagyu Saté Pho$32

    Exotic creamy saté beef broth served with Wagyu slices, rice noodle and topped with tomato slices, saw leaf and onions. Contains gluten and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Wagyu Pad See Ew$36

    Wok toss rice noodle, Asian greens, egg, M6+ Wagyu brisket, soy, coriander

    Free of glutenLikely eggLikely soy

Something Bigger

  • Bo Lac$51

    M6+ Wagyu in soy sauce, garlic, onion pickles, heirloom tomatoes & wasabi mayo

    Free of glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Braised Short Ribs$40

    Lemongrass, tomato and top with basil and herbs

    Free of gluten

  • Grilled Wild Barramundi

    With chilli, ginger, black bean sauce, broccolini

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soyLikely fish

  • Pork Chilli Jam$36

    Crispy pork belly, snake beans, onions, homemade chilli jam

    Free of gluten

  • Sambal Chilli$40

    Prawns, pineapple, soybeans, seasonal veggies

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Salmon Curry$39

    Infused herbs red curry, snake bean, mixed seasonal veggie and grilled salmon

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Tamarind Duck$39

    Half crispy duck tossed in chilli tamarind & baby bok choy, coriander

    Free of gluten

  • Black Bean Beef Angus$37

    Stir-fried tenderloin Angus in black bean sauce with eggplant, pumpkin, seasonal veggies

    Can be made free of glutenLikely soy

  • Lamb Massaman

    Slow-cooked lamb, shaved coconut, peanuts and roasted potatoes

    Free of glutenLikely nuts

  • Penang Curry Chicken$35

    Chicken fillet, kaffir leaves & basil

    Free of gluten

  • Rendang Curry Chicken

    Chicken fillet with turmeric, lemongrass, sweet potato, coconut cream & shredded potato chips

    Free of glutenLikely nuts

  • Spicy Wagyu Brisket$37

    Slow-cooked M6+ Wagyu brisket, cabbage apple claw, sticky chilli tamarind sauce

    Free of gluten

Rice & Sides

  • Chicken & Prawn Fried Rice$26

    Free-range chicken & naked prawns fried rice, topped with crispy onion

    Free of glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • XO Seafood Fried Rice$29

    Calamari, scallops and naked prawns fried rice, pineapple and homemade XO sauce, topped with crispy onion

    Free of glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Salted Barramundi & Chicken Fried Rice$27

    Salted barramundi with free-range chicken fried rice, topped with tobiko and lettuce

    Free of glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Veggie Fried Rice$26

    Tofu with mixed seasonal veggies fried rice, topped with mushroom floss and crispy onions

    VeganFree of glutenLikely soy

Sides & Rice

  • Broccolini with Oyster Sauce$17

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Stir Fried Mixed Seasonal with Garlic$22

    Free of gluten

  • Steamed White Rice$6

    Free of gluten

Vegetarian Menu

Small Bites

  • Veggie Rice Paper Roll (2)$22

    Sauteed mushroom, tofu, quinoa, herb with soy dipping

    VeganFree of glutenLikely soy

  • Veggie Bun Cha Wrap$12

    Fried eggplant wrapped with vermicelli sheet and perilla leaf, topped with shallot oil, peanuts, pickles and served with homemade soy…

    VeganFree of glutenLikely nutsLikely soy

  • Fried Eggplant$28

    Topped with mushroom floss, served with beetroot purée sauce

    VeganFree of gluten

Veggie Salad

  • Tofu Papaya Salad$34

    With chilli, garlic chip, mixed herbs, onion, peanuts

    VeganFree of glutenLikely nutsLikely soy

Share Plate

  • Tofu Turmeric Tart (Khot)$39

    Deep-fried tofu, coconut gel, mushroom floss & micro herbs served with homemade soy sauce, pickles and mixed herbs

    VeganFree of glutenLikely soy

  • Crispy Veggie Pancake$35

    Crispy Asian style pancake topped with tofu, mushroom, veggies, homemade tomato sauce & sauerkraut, shaved coconut and micro herbs

    VeganFree of glutenLikely soy

Main

  • Miso Fried Eggplant$28

    Miso glazed fried eggplant, sesame, topped with coriander & fresh chilli

    VeganFree of glutenLikely soyLikely sesame

  • Veggie Pad Thai$24

    With tofu, seasonal veggies and homemade sauce

    VeganFree of glutenLikely nutsLikely soy

  • Veggie Pad See Ew$28

    Wok toss rice noodle, Asian green, egg, soy, and coriander

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Penang Curry Tofu$35

    Snow peas & seasonal veggies, tofu, kaffir leaves & basil

    VeganFree of glutenLikely soy

  • Black Bean Eggplant$37

    With butternut pumpkin, seasonal veggie in black bean sauce

    VeganFree of glutenLikely soy

  • Tamarind Tofu Duck$39

    Crispy mock duck tossed in chilli tamarind, coriander & baby bok choy

    VeganLikely soy

Desserts

  • Drunken Banana$15

    Crispy rum banana spring rolls served with rose water & rhubarb compote and ice-cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fried Ice Cream$21

    Deep-fried ice-cream wrapped in a light pastry served with homemade caramel sauce, fresh berries

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Baked Banana Pudding$21

    Served with whipped coconut cream, salted date caramel, ice-cream and topped with shredded coconut

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fallen Ice-Cream$17

    3 scoops of flavoured ice-cream served with homemade caramel sauce, cone waffle and fresh berries

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Affogato$14

    1 scoop of vanilla ice-cream served with 1 coffee shot, with an option of half shot Bailey's/Frangelico

    Likely dairy

The menu’s own key: GF gluten free · GF option gluten free available · VG vegan · GF gluten free · VG vegan · GF option gluten free available

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Phamous Phavourites Set Menu

Mon–Thur, Sat & Sun lunch
  • Phamous Phavourites Set Menu$26

    Our most-loved dishes served as a complete meal with jasmine rice and side salad. Choice of Rendang curry chicken, Penang curry chicken (or…

    Likely nuts

Banquet Menu

Minimum 4 people

Delightful Treat

  • Delightful Treat$53

    Minimum 4 people. Mixed rolls (duck rice paper rolls & Hanoi rolls); lotus shoot salad or alternative salad dish; bo lac; Penang curry…

    Likely shellfish

Seasonal Feast

  • Seasonal Feast$75

    Minimum 4 people. Sunkissed scallop; mixed rolls (duck rice paper rolls & Hanoi rolls); crispy pulled pork pancake; green papaya or…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

Functions & events menu

Functions and events: packages for groups and bookings. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Group Set Menu (Trust Me Menu)

Minimum 2 people

Trust Me Menu

  • Trust Me Menu$65

    Minimum 2 people. Sun-kissed scallop; bun cha wrap; Hanoi roll; mini turmeric tart; salted barramundi & chicken fried rice OR wagyu pad see…

    Vegetarian optionLikely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfishLikely fish

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (18)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (17)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 11 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address233 Darling St, Balmain, 2041
AreaInner West
KindRestaurant · Vietnamese
Websitephamouskitchen.com
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from phamouskitchen.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Phamous Kitchen

Does Phamous Kitchen have gluten-free options?

Yes: 44 dishes are gluten free as served, and 6 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Phamous Kitchen coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Phamous Kitchen?

Chicken Skewers (2) (Ask for gluten free (GF option printed)); Phamous Rolls (DIY) (Ask for gluten free (GF option printed)); Wagyu Pho (Ask for gluten free (GF option printed)); Grilled Wild Barramundi (Ask for gluten free (GF option printed)); Black Bean Beef Angus (Ask for gluten free (GF option printed)); Veggie Pad See Ew (Ask for gluten free (GF option printed)).

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