Vui Va Say

@ 127 King Street, Newtown

Formally Jesters Seeds, this dingy pub has since been renovated into something modern, chic and slightly kitsch. 
It's a Vietnamese cocktail bar and serves food, snacks and cocktails. One of the best things is that it's open until midnight. Who could resist?

The same could be said about the cassava balls. Of the feast that we supplied ourselves in the backyard-inspired, this mixture of cassava, tumeric and herbs fried and served in a cocktail glass are the perfect munchie to accompany one of the bar's unique cocktails.

Modern Vietnamese is the name of the game, with Chef's Caramelised Pork Belly (I NEVER say no to pork belly), Warm Vermicelli Salad, and Stuffed Baby Calamari. Occasionally, they'll throw in more unique ingredients like crocodile meat - keep an eye out for the specials on the board and be adventurous. 


The food is well cooked and brimming with flavour, displays on signature red and black crockery, they're also a bargain for the price within the area averaging around $10 per dish.

For those seeking late nights, cocktails, and short company, wind your way up the stairs into one of its more casual chic rooms. There's a room for hire decked with soft drapings falling from the ceiling, and a further room with fireplace, graffiti style paintings, and high, friendly tables. 

Clink your glasses and drink up. They didn't name this play Vui Va Say for nothing you know.

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