Annamese Vietnamese

In December 2025, the team behind Wilston’s Ming Ming’s Kitchen and Pho-Real Vietnamese in Augustine Heights cut the ribbon on a brand-new member of its portfolio in Annamese. Showcasing the flavours, character and dining style of northern Vietnam, Annamese (at Brisbane Quarter on George Street in The City) sees the team delivering a more elevated dining experience while still offering cuisine that is approachable, honest and expressive. Diners can sit down and devour head chef Hannis Tran’s extensive menu of northern-Vietnamese flavours – dishes with a distinct identity defined by balance, freshness and subtle depth. Highlight menu items include mud crab and pork spring rolls, bò sốt vang (Vietnamese beef stew), hịt kho (Hanoi-style slow-cooked pork belly), chả cá lã vọng (turmeric pan-fried barramundi) and cơm rang dưa bò (wagyu beef fried rice). These plates are joined by a selection of tantalising signature cocktails, wines by the glass and a clutch of Vietnamese and domestic beers. As for the space, Annamese’s design draws inspiration from traditional northern-Vietnamese architecture – think dark timbers and red brick textures, with a sense of character that evokes the old neighbourhoods of Hanoi.