Luke's Banh Mi has opened on Bay Street, Port Melbourne, bringing 27 flavours of fresh-baked Vietnamese rolls.
Vietnamese street food favourite Luke’s Banh Mi launched its new Port Melbourne spot in early January and sold out 800 rolls by 2pm on opening day. Everything gets made in-house, with crunchy fresh-baked rolls as the centrepiece – packed with your choice of protein, pâté, herbs, pickles and Luke’s signature sauce. Rolls start at $9 with vegan options available across the 27-flavour lineup.
Luke’s Pork ‘n Pork stands out as the legendary must-try, though with that many flavours on offer, there’s plenty of room for exploration. Fresh-baked bread makes the difference here, giving each roll that essential crunch before you hit the herb-packed, sauce-laden interior. Port Melbourne’s lunchtime crowds have already cottoned on, with lines forming as word spreads about the new Bay Street location.
Luke’s Banh Mi
- Where: 227 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
- When: Monday to Sunday, 9am-5pm
- Price: Rolls from $9
- Menu: 27 flavours including vegan options
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here.
View this post on Instagram
In-house production means quality control stays tight across the board. Pâté, pickles, proteins and that signature sauce all come from the same kitchen producing the bread, creating consistency that’s hard to find in quick-service spots. Vietnamese street food thrives on this kind of attention to detail – the balance between crunch and softness, the ratio of herbs to protein, the way pickles cut through rich pâté. You get it.
Opening day momentum suggests Port Melbourne was ready for this. Selling 800 rolls before mid-afternoon on your first day of trade isn’t standard; it speaks to either serious pent-up demand or word-of-mouth moving faster than expected. Probably both. Luke’s Banh Mi brings proven credentials to Bay Street, with the Vietnamese street food category continuing to expand across Melbourne as people look beyond pho for their fix.
Port Melbourne’s food scene skews toward cafes and established restaurants, making a fast-casual Vietnamese spot a solid addition to the neighbourhood mix. Bay Street picks up foot traffic from nearby apartment developments and office workers, creating the kind of lunchtime rush that suits banh mi service perfectly. Quick, affordable, satisfying – the format works when execution delivers, and early signs suggest Luke’s has that dialled in.
Twenty-seven flavours gives plenty of scope for repeat visits without menu fatigue. Vegan inclusions broaden the potential customer base beyond traditional banh mi demographics. Nine dollar entry point keeps it accessible while fresh-baked bread and in-house prep justify the spend. Port Melbourne locals now have another solid lunch option that doesn’t require sitting down or blowing the budget.
For more information, head here.
