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My family and I love this place. When we're in the area (we don't live close by) this is where we come to. All the food is great, and as a vegetarian there are many options, all delicious, my favourite is the zucchini fritter and the cabbage rolls are to die for. My boys love the kebabs, meat is real not that processed stuff. Pide is delicious. The owners and workers are very hospitable, friendly, and always make us feel welcome. Highly recommend!

First, the obvious thing: this place is a value play. Where else can you get this much food for the prices they charge? But how does it taste? The food is nothing to shout about. The saving grace is that their sambal is pretty good. Other than that, it was pretty meh! And service? Nonexistent. To be expected. But to make things worse, even after repeating my order THREE times (asked for curry fish fillet bee hoon, not the regular white soup one), they still got it wrong!!! Seriously? Then it took more than 30 mins to get our food with appetizer coming last. I mean does nasi lemak take 30mins??? And it was pretty clear that they were prioritising takeaways because the guy after me got his food 15 mins before me. Nope - not worth the hassle even at the attractive prices.

I found this little gem without any expectations. It felt like walking into someone's house who is keen to cook for me. The elderly man was most likely the owner who seemed like a humble human being with culinary skill. He helped us order and we were rapt with the dishes. The lamb ding ding noodles was just filling and flavourful. I surely want to try the other dishes next time and on top of that he was kind enough to let me try the Yoghurt drink for free! I just couldn't thank him enough for the hospitality.

Solid value, generous portions, with room for small improvements I had a really enjoyable meal at Nan Yang Express Hawthorn. I especially liked the braised pork trotter rice, which was rich and comforting, as well as the fish fillet thin noodles, clean in flavour and very satisfying. The portion sizes are generous, and with most dishes sitting around $20 per person, this place strikes a very reasonable balance between value for money and taste. It’s not flashy food, but it’s honest, filling, and well executed. The food was served very quickly, which was a big plus — though this may also be because we were among the first customers to arrive. That said, there is some room for improvement in the dining experience. I had to spend a bit of time finding the menu, as no one introduced the ordering process, and cutlery was self-serve in a designated area, which wasn’t explained either. Once you know the system it’s fine, but clearer guidance would make the first visit smoother. Overall, still a solid and affordable option, and definitely worth a try, especially if you enjoy comforting, no-nonsense meals.

Simply splendid. The shredded chicken noodle soup is my favourite here. Absolutely incredible! The value for money is also exceptional given the volume of food and variety of ingredients. For under $20, I always leave here feeling so completely full and satiated that I can comically slap on my near-bursting belly with a hearty chuckle. Their soup base is superbly divine, I'd say the best dishes here are the pho and chef specials. The rice paper rolls are also delightful. The freshness of any vegetable and salad ingredients has also been very consistent, the basil has typically been rather fragrant, the beansprouts are well-washed and crisp, the onions have clean, tender snaps etc. and I've not yet had a bad meal here. Bloody brilliant. The staff are also super friendly and are very accommodating, especially to those who may be new to this type of cuisine. Please be patient when things get busy, the food is well worth the wait and the staff are doing their best. As a regular customer here for over 5~ years now, the quality of food in my typical order has remained outstanding. The dine-in and takeaway experience for their pho is almost identical too, which is a huge plus, and I have supplied an image of both experiences. Thank you again for the great food!

Preston Fish Bar is a true standout for anyone craving delicious fish and chips. The fish is always fresh, perfectly cooked, and wrapped in a light, crispy batter, while the chips are golden and fluffy. The service is friendly and attentive, making each visit a pleasure. Whether you're dining in or taking away, you can always count on high-quality, tasty food. Highly recommend this local gem!