Marrickville Pork Roll
A legendary banh mi shop on Illawarra Road in the Inner West, where long queues regularly form under the red-and-white sign for its highly sought-after crispy pork roll.
Located on Illawarra Road in Marrickville in the Inner West, this tiny shop is a household name for banh mi in Sydney, with long queues constantly forming under its red-and-white sign. The baguettes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, filled with crispy pork, pork belly, and pâté, or shredded soy sauce chicken. Vegetarian sandwiches and rice paper rolls are also available. Prices are very pocket-friendly, at around AUD 10–14 per roll. Queuing is the norm, though there are other branches nearby with fewer crowds. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, though some diners feel it is slightly overrated. While the brand has opened branches in Loftus Lane near Circular Quay and Darling Square, this entry is for the original Illawarra Road shop, located about 7 km from the city center and accessible by public transport.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 6:30–17:30 (hours vary by source, some list until 18:00 or later)
Nearby sights
- Sydney Fish Market
- Chinatown & Paddy's Markets
- Darling Harbour
- Chinese Garden of Friendship
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
- Queen Victoria Building
- Cockatoo Island
- Sydney Tower Eye