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Ginger & Chives Menu

From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at Ginger & Chives, located at 338 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, feels like a confident summary of Vietnamese comfort food done with balance and breadth. As a conclusion to the dining experience, the menu shows its strength in variety and structure: shareable starters such as BANH KHOT, FRIED WONTON, CHA GIO HANOI, and GOI CUON set a welcoming tone, ideal for sampling different textures and flavors at the table. For heartier appetites, the “Feeling Hungry” section stands out with classics like BANH XEO, BANH HOI CHAO TOM, the pre-order CANH CHUA, KHO TO, and BO LUC LAC, all of which reflect traditional techniques and bold, familiar tastes. The noodle selection is particularly strong, featuring staples such as PHO, BUN BO HUE, MI WONTON, MI GA DON, and HU TIEU MI (dry/soup), offering both comforting broths and dry-style options to suit different preferences. Rice lovers are equally well served in the “Rice Workshop” with COM SUON, COM GA DON, COM CHIEN CA MAN, COM CHIEN, and COM BO LUC LAC, reinforcing the menu’s focus on satisfying, well-rounded meals. Lighter or warming options like SOUP RAU CAI, SOUP BAP GA, SOUP WONTON, and BO KHO add further depth, while the “Veggie Bar” with dishes such as GOI, BO TAI CHANH, CAI RO XAO DAU HAO, and DAU HU XAO ensures plant-forward choices are thoughtfully included. Simple but effective sides like COM jasmine, BANH MI bread roll, and PRAWN CRACKERS complete the savoury offerings, before finishing on a sweet note with Vanilla Ice-cream, Honey Glaze, or Banana/ Pineapple Fritter. Overall, the menu feels cohesive and generous, successfully summarising Ginger & Chives’ commitment to classic Vietnamese flavours, shared dining, and comforting mains that cater to both groups and individual diners alike.