Cash Only Diner

Cash Only Diner is a Vietnamese restaurant at 1 Barrack St in Sydney, with a bar for drinks. One visitor calls it small and cosy. Dishes come with plenty of fresh greens, and regulars say the prices are reasonable. Wynyard Park is a three-minute walk away.

Cuisine at Cash Only Diner

Food at Cash Only Diner

The menu is Vietnamese, built on broth, noodles and plenty of fresh greens. One diner singled out the betel leaves beef as a must-order, and another praised the pandan waffle. A third recommended the beef ribs special, the Hokkien chicken noodles and the crack rice. Pork belly skewers, chicken wings and fried rice drew praise from one diner, who said the skewers and wings were among the best they'd had. Vegetarian diners have choices, and one diner found the veggie spring rolls and tofu hot pot delicious.

Drinks at Cash Only Diner

A small bar takes drink orders alongside meals, and one diner rated the Cosmopolitan as divine. Cocktails are part of the offer, alongside the food.

The name and the family menu

The name comes from the owner's mother and the Vietnamese saying 'Ăn cho vui', which the restaurant translates as 'to eat for happiness'. The menu draws on her cooking after she migrated to Australia from Vietnam and raised five children. Her skills were learned at a French finishing school in Hue. The food is made by a team of chefs who have worked at Rockpool, Spice Temple and Quay.

What customers say about Cash Only Diner

• 💬Flavours praised as fresh and well balanced
• 💬Reasonable prices that diners mention
• 💬Friendly, helpful staff
• 💬Vegetable-rich dishes with plenty of greens

Tips for visiting Cash Only Diner

• ✓One diner says the betel leaves beef is the dish to order.
• ✓Tell staff about any dietary needs or allergies when you order.
• ✓Ask staff which dishes are vegan-friendly before ordering.

Getting to Cash Only Diner

Cash Only Diner is at 1 Barrack St, Sydney NSW 2000. The phone number is 0450 862 147, and the website is cashonlydiner.com.au.

Near Cash Only Diner

• ☕Cross Eatery1 min walk
• ☕Soul Origin Sydney 161 Clarence St1 min walk
• ☕Back to Square1 min walk
• 🌳Wynyard Park3 min walk
• 🌳Lang Park6 min walk
• 🌳Hickson Park8 min walk

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