Manly · Asian · Vietnamese
Vietnam Why Not Restaurant
Pho and Vietnamese classics near the harbour cove.
The local take
Vietnam Why Not brings pho, rice-paper rolls and the Vietnamese canon to West Esplanade, a short walk from the wharf on the Manly Cove side. It's a small, rustic room that leans towards candlelit evenings and shared plates rather than a quick noodle-bar turnaround, with mid-range prices and a 4.2 from travellers.
The menu covers the classics, pho and fresh rice-paper rolls included, plus mains built for sharing, with vegan and gluten-free options, a banquet for groups, and beer, wine and cocktails. It takes bookings, which is worth doing on a Friday or Saturday night.
Manly is oddly light on Vietnamese, which makes this room quietly valuable, especially in winter, when the harbour wind picks up and a hot pho after the ferry is the right call. In summer it's a good-value dinner a few minutes from the water.
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Ratings and review counts are from TripAdvisor. Hours come from the venue's own website where it publishes them, otherwise from its listings, and were last reviewed in October 2026. They shift with seasons and public holidays, so call ahead for a big night. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
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