Critic reviews
 Eating & Drinking Sydney 2012
"Xage is a time-efficient and wallet-friendly Crown Street dining option for those who love Vietnamese and don't mind the obligatory Sydney table-wait."
 TwoThousand (Sydney)
"The prices are right. The fit out is functional (if a little slick) and the menu - guys it's good. Real good." 1/8/10
Read TwoThousand
 Everyday Eats 2011
"It's nearly always chock-a-block at this casual Crown St hole-in-the-wall... Feast on some great, reasonably-priced, home-style Vietnamese food, served with a smile." 23/2/11. Read Everyday Eats review
 Good Food Guide 2011
"Global Gems - Wildly popular and keenly priced, Xage [dishes] up down-to-earth, home-style cooking, from summer rolls to swampy, caramelised Berkshire pork shoulder." 7/9/10
 Sydney Morning Herald
"When I first saw this relatively new and modern Surry Hills Vietnamese heaving with a young, lively crowd, I immediately wanted to have what they were having." - Terry Durack, Sydney Morning Herald, Good Living, 13/4/10. Read SMH review
 Daily Telegraph
"The [summer] rolls, served cold with a slick of hoisin/peanut sauce, were good, but not as brilliant as the red chicken ... three pieces of the most flavoursome, tender chicken imaginable." - Jeff Collerson, Daily Telegraph, BestWeekend, 13/3/10. Read Daily Telegraph review
 TimeOut Sydney
"Hankering for decent Vietnamese and don’t want to schlep to Cabramatta? Make your way to Xage. This streetside Vietnamese joint ... is cheap, it's run by a friendly crew and best of all, is super casual." - Myffy Rigby, TimeOut Sydney, February 2010. Read TimeOut review |
Blog reviews
Hit the spot
"I quite like the little twists and combined with the chic, beautifully lit surroundings with open-plan walls, this is a really nice place to be." The Screaming Artichoke 10/11/11
Veggie friendly perfection
"I've often driven past Xage ... and thought I must check it out. Now I'm kicking myself for not sampling it earlier!" VegOz, 13/6/11
Buzzing, viet-style street action
"Restauranteur and chef Minh Nguyen's fairly comprehensive menu reads like a vietnamese hit parade... but with a refreshing honesty of flavours worthy of the best Mekong riverbank restaurants." surryhills2010, 15/1/11
Refreshingly good, simple food
If you are up for some refreshingly good, simple Vietnamese food in Surry Hills, Xage is a definite recommend!" Food Belly 3/7/10
Xage brings flavour to Surry Hills
"Upon our last visit, we literally stuffed ourselves to the brim, all for the excellent price of $25 including tip. Who would have thought? The food is delicious, modern Vietnamese, incorporating all the favourites ..." Lucinda Rose Constable, Pagesdigital, 1/7/10
There's a real buzz...
"When you see a restaurant that’s packed out on a Monday night, it either means there’s a buzz about it, or it’s simply bloody good. Both could be said about Xage." James O'Brien, 22/2/10
Refreshingly unpretentious
"Xage is refreshingly unpretentious. The service is efficient, friendly and very attentive." Tasted by Two, 18/2/10
Fresh, fabulous, affordable
"Xage Vietnamese is that sought after combination of quality eats, good prices, and a smart yet casual atmosphere." Kashmir Brummel - Aol Travel |
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News & Media
Xage opens for lunch
Xage opens for lunch Fri-Sun starting 9/11/11 with $10 lunch special!
Crazy $10 dinner promo - throughout December!!
If that's not enough, we're offering $10 dinner specials on all items on the menu (take away only).
Please note the following conditions:
1. We may vary or end the promotion early without notice if the promo gets out of hand! (But we'll try to notify via facebook and/or this website)
2. Some items may sell out
3. Food may take longer during peak periods to prepare, we advise you call in advance to order
4. Not valid with any other offers
Madame Nhu opens
Xage's new lunch-time street food extravaganza, Madame Nhu, will open the week of 17 October with specials and promotions! Like facebook.com/MadameNhu for news and a chance to win dinner for two at Xage! There are 5 prizes to be won!
Xage announces location & opening date
Xage yesterday announced plans to open in the Galeries, 500 George St, Sydney on 4 October 2011 with a spankingly new concept call MadameNhu. The announcement was made via its new Twitter and Facebook pages and to its e-list fans. 29/8/11
Magazines report on Xage's expansion plans
Hopitality Magazine reports that Xage's chef Minh Nguyen is planning to launch his third venture: a restaurant-style eatery in a premium food court in Sydney's CBD. Read the full article: Hospitality Magazine, 13/7/11
Join Xage for Earth Hour
Xage will this year again participate in Earth Hour. Come and join us as we turn off all essential lights at Xage at 8.30pm on Saturday 26 March in support of this global event! 1/3/11
Xage in GFG 2011
Xage is listed as one of the "Global Gems" in the Sydney Morning Herald's restaurant bible, the Good Food Guide 2011, released today. 7/9/10
Xage in upcoming cookbook
One of the upcoming foodies must-have book of the year, Crown Street Cooks, will feature a personal recipe by Minh Nguyen of Vietnamese char-grilled beef skewers (thit bò nướng). Xage is expected to stock this beautifully photographed cookbook. You can also pre-order a copy online closer to its launch in October. Proceeds of the book will go to Crown St Public School and a charity. 3/9/2010
Menu updated
We're continuously updating our menu at Xage. This Spring, we've introduced three veggie-friendly dishes, including our shiitake spring rolls. An interesting new dish is the Papaya clear soup, one of the home-style dishes we Vietnamese cooks like to keep to ourselves. Papaya is loaded with antioxidant nutrients, fiber and papain which aids digestion. Many people are surprised to learn that this super-healthy fruit can be made into a soup that is delicious and hearty! 27/8/2010
Earth Hour 2010
Join Xage this Saturday 27 March for Earth Hour 2010. Xage will be switching off all essential lights from 8.30pm for a one-hour candlelight dinner in solidarity with this global event to raise awareness of climate change. 22/3/2010
Mardi Gras - open for lunch
Xage will open for lunch this Mardi Gras weekend only. Saturday & Sunday 11am - 3.30pm. Our lunch menu will feature our pho noodle soup as well as the usual Xage favourites like summer rolls and Vietnamese curries and rice. All dishes $10. 21/2/2010
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