Can Tho Kitchen
Insight
A little slice of Vietnam on the Gold Coast. Located a bit out of the city in the suburb of Runaway bay lies Can Tho Kitchen.
A once uninspired dining room was transformed and modernised a few years back and Can Tho kitchen has never looked back. The modernisation has really bought a sense of comfort and sleek look. And yet has enriched the vibrant Vietnamese feel.
Location
Located in the quiet northern Gold Coast area of Runaway Bay. 20 minutes from the center of Surfers Paradise. Can Tho Kitchen lies in a little shopping village
The Food
The food at Can Tho is a great mix of traditional Vietnamese cuisine with contemporary twists.
The food has always been second to none, known for there homemade Vietnamese pancakes (Bahn Xeo). With fresh and vibrant rice paper rolls and flavorsome bowls of Pho is not hard to see why Can Tho is a leading player in the Gold Coast food scene.

Other inspiring dishes on the menu include Bo Kho (braised beef cheek) and sizzling yummy chicken. Which is brought out on a sizzling steamy hot plate, adding a bit of drama and tasting great.
And not forgetting the afters. A waffle co e featuring the most delicious Macadamia ice cream, dolce de leche and peanut crumbs.
Alternatively and our favourite dessert is a liquid one with a fine list of contemporary and traditional cocktails your be spoilt for choice.
Finer Details
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday 5pm to 10pm and closed Mondays.
Website
Can Tho Kitchen Website
Address
5/465 Oxley Drive, Runaway Bay, Gold Coast, Queensland
And Lastly
Certainly one of the Gold Coasts finest and most unique restaurants.
A restaurant which was certainly a selection in our Best Restaurants Gold Coast category. And one we hope will be churning out this great Vietnamese food for many years to come.
Finally the success is all to see with the opening if a second venue Eddy and Wolff. A contemporary Asian share plate eatery.
FAQ
Not essential but certainly recommended
Yes there is
Plenty of parking is available
No
6 replies on “Can Tho Kitchen, Gold Coast”
I recently started getting into Vietnamese food, so this post on Vietnamese cuisine really hits the spot!
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Those omeletty pancakes look delicious and I’ve always been a huge fan of Pho. This place sounds like my kinda place.
They are so fresh and delicious. This place is as close as it get to proper Vietnamese
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