An Chut Chut

Try this tasty street Vietnamese restaurant. Eat out under the trees in the precinct. You can crunch on crispy banh mi, slurp on super rich pho (beef or pork). I tried the rice paper rolls with chicken, the baked bao and a tapioca dumpling. It’s a treat to have this in Wollongong. And try one of the really unique teas. Worth two visits.

Tucked away at the back of the courtyard between the Wollongong Art Gallery and Performing Arts Centre is a hidden foodie gem!!! An Chut Chut serves up traditional Vietnamese food with a wonderful twist. Whilst the venue has limited seating inside the proximity to the large public courtyard means that alfresco dining is the order of the day. Fair weather dining sees lunch time office workers pour into this tranquil oasis away from the hustle and bustle of nearby Crown and Burelli Streets. The varying incarnations of seating add to the street food experience that makes this such a fun place to eat. Everything on the menu is fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Servings are generous and packed with flavour. Service is fast and friendly and meals come out quickly which is great for those on a tight lunch break. On the day we visited we opted for the Vietnamese pancake and noodle salad. The noodle salad was served with delicious thick noodles that everyone loves. Warm and coated in a beautiful sauce then covered with fresh crispy salad and perfectly cooked pork pieces. The two spring rolls making a great dish even more enjoyable. The stand out, must try, dish at An Chut Chut is the Vietnamese pancake! Put all your ideas of what a Vietnamese pancake should be into the old and boring box because what is served in this pancake is way outside the box and bloody terrific. The delicate rice flour pancake is crispy on the bottom and moist and sumptuous on the flip side. Loaded on top is a burst of fresh salad and herbs and the meat (veg options available too) of your choice cooked in a subtle but complimentary marinade. The addition of freshly desiccated coconut and bubble tea style popping pomegranate all combine to make this a fascinating and delicious feast! The way to eat this dish is to get into it with your hands, breaking off a piece of the pancake base and loading it up with the salad and meat; it’s a fun and intimate connection between food and foodie that makes the world a happier place 😀. We washed our meals down with a refreshing ice tea and a sensually sweet Vietnamese iced coffee. Both delicious! This little gem just hit my favourites list!! I will be back, over and over again!

I highly recommend This restaurant. They can be busy sometimes and the restaurant is quite small, but there’s sit outside. The food are yummy, unique, classy and cheap. The staff are amazing and friendly. They’re Always checking on us and feeling sorry because it was a little bit of rain. Just be careful for kids some food are can be spicy my son ate some spicy. They only open weekdays and 11-3pm. Good luck

My favourite lunch spot in Wollongong CBD. Self serve tea at the door entrance. The food is very authentic, really yummy, i usually go Traditional Vegan Meal (made up of 5-7 mini bowls!) , its simply devine, very generous servings. The service is quite fast. Really friendly owners and staff. Outdoor and indoor eating. You will want to visit here more than just once!

Daily menu can change but always has options for vegan & meat eaters - option a full range of options for everyone - vegan, chicken, pork, fish, beef.... The food is interesting, fresh, incredibly tasty and very well priced. No neon lights and blaring music - which is a nice change from most other places. Tucked behind the always busy Lee & Me and looks out to the IPAC and the back of the art gallery. Food is available to take away & the containers & cutlery are eco friendly.