Banh mi near me: Bun Bun Bakery, Hot Pies and Pork Roll Bakery | Melbourne
From Springvale to Diamond Creek, these are the crunchy rolls filled with mouth-watering pork customers are lining up to buy.
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Thousands of foodies are sharing their tips on where to find Melbourne’s tastiest pork rolls.
Stefan Lauster created the Pork roll appreciation club on Facebook back in 2012, and it now has more than 35,000 members across Australia.
The page is all about “the search for the most succulent pork roll”.
“A place to post your succulent pork roll photos and rate your local pork roll bakeries/shops,” the page says.
“Does your town have the best pork rolls? Let the games begin.”
Mr Lauster, from Sydney, said the page brought together like-minded foodies that shared a love for Vietnamese banh mi, crunchy rolls or baguettes filled with pork or other meat, which have a cult following.
“Banh mi is popular because they are delicious,” Mr Lauster said.
“Everyone loves to review them and everyone has their own likes and dislikes about them; some people love coriander and some absolutely hate it.
“It really drives the discussion.
“I have been quite surprised by the way the page took off and have even noticed some spin off groups on Facebook and even Instagram now.
“People from all over Australia send in reviews and photos. It’s really quite amazing.”
Check out some of the group members’ picks for where to find the best banh mi in Melbourne.
BUN BUN BAKERY
1/288 Springvale Rd, Springvale
Consistently voted the best banh mi in Melbourne, you may have to join a queue before you can get your hands on these amazing rolls.
As well as roasted pork, you can choose from a mixed ham roll, roasted chicken in lemongrass, chicken kebab or meat balls.
On the Pork Roll Appreciation Club page, reviewer Gareth praised the “crunchy rolls with plenty of filling”.
MS BANH MI
Colchester Rd Kilsyth, 17 Brentford Square, Forest Hill
A new arrival on the banh mi scene, Ms Banh Mi has stores in Kilsyth and Forest Hill.
According to reviewer Josh, the rolls and service are “10/10”.
He said the roll was crispy, the pork belly was juicy and succulent, and the crackle was “exactly how crackle should be in a banh mi – lots of it.”
T & L BAKERY & CAFE
174 Swan St, Cremorne
“The best bahn mi I’ve eaten and only $8.50,” reviewer Justin said.
“Always a queue, worth the wait.”
ALLEGRA BAKERY
9 Darryl St, Scoresby
Reviewer Zach said: “The best hands down roast pork banh mi, tender and crispy pork, perfect amount of salads and a great price at $7 for a very large size roll. Definitely would recommend to anyone passing by.’
HOT PIES & PORK ROLL BAKERY
75 Main Hurstbridge Rd, Diamond Creek
The Diamond Creek favourite is a huge hit with banh mi lovers. “Flavours were off the charts from freshness to spicy and the sauce was the clear winner of the roll,” reviewer Grant said.
MISTER TRUONG’S
62 Chapel St, Windsor
The Chapel St restaurant, known for its amazing pork belly, got the tick of approval from several reviewers in the Facebook group.
ROCKIN’ ROLLS CAFE
94 Hawdon St, Heidelberg
Reviewer Julian said the crackling was insane, bread had just the right amount of crunch and the fillings were delicious in the banh mi at this Heidelberg cafe.
OTHER TOP PICKS
– Lee Lee Hot Bread, 2/240 Victoria St Richmond
– Trang Bakery, 382 Smith St Collingwood
– Cafe Mary Rose, 2450 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction
– Bullseye Banh Mi, 194 Barkly St, St Kilda
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