Mother Yen Newtown

Newtown, Sydney, NSW 🍲 Vietnamese

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday5 pm – 9 pm
Wednesday5 pm – 9 pm
Thursday5 pm – 9 pm
Friday5 pm – 9 pm
Saturday12 pm – 9 pm
Sunday12 pm – 9 pm

Times shown in local time (Sydney). Public holiday hours may differ.

  • Address587 King Street, Newtown NSW
  • CuisineVietnamese

587 King Street, Newtown NSW · 4.7 km from Sydney centre

Popular times

Estimated from typical visit patterns for Vietnamese venues and this venue's opening hours — not live data.

At a glance

About Mother Yen

Located in Newtown, NSW, Mother Yen is a Vietnamese restaurant serving locals and visitors alike. You'll find it at 587 King Street, Newtown NSW, roughly 4.7 km from the Sydney city centre.

Vietnamese food is fresh, herb-driven and great value. Australian Vietnamese restaurants are famous for steaming bowls of pho, crunchy banh mi, fresh rice-paper rolls and fragrant vermicelli salads.

Mother Yen is open 6 days a week (closed Mondays); the venue offers dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating.

Planning a night out in Newtown? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Alberto's Pizzeria and Nest.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in
  • Takeaway
  • Outdoor seating

What to order

Signature Vietnamese dishes to look out for.

Full menu guide →
StartersRice paper rollsPrawn or tofu with herbs and peanut sauce
Pho & soupsPhở bòBeef noodle soup with rare beef and brisket
Rice & vermicelliCơm tấmBroken rice with lemongrass pork chop
Banh mi & drinksBanh mi thịtPork roll with pâté, pickles and chilli

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Closest restaurants to Mother Yen

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

Map of Newtown →
  1. 1
    Alberto's Pizzeria 🍕 Pizza · 589 King Street, Newtown
    0 mS · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    Nest ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Erskineville
    20 mN · 1 min walk
  3. 3
    Ladda's The Thai Takeaway 🍜 Thai · 593 King Street, Erskineville
    30 mS · 1 min walk
  4. 4
    South End Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 644 King Street, Erskineville
    30 mE · 1 min walk
  5. 5
    Parliament on King ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 632 King Street, Erskineville
    30 mNE · 1 min walk
  6. 6
    Tandoori Express 🍛 Indian · 581 King Street, Erskineville
    40 mN · 1 min walk
  7. 7
    Botany View Hotel – 597 King Street, Erskineville
    Botany View Hotel 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · 597 King Street, Erskineville
    40 mS · 1 min walk
  8. 8
    Rude Boy Doughnuts – 573 King Street, Erskineville
    Rude Boy Doughnuts 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · 573 King Street, Erskineville
    60 mN · 1 min walk
  9. 9
    Betto Deli & Cucina ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 612-622 King Street, Erskineville
    60 mN · 1 min walk
  10. 10
    Casa Mia Osteria 🍽️ International · 9/605 King Street, Erskineville
    80 mS · 1 min walk

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Eating out in Newtown

Newtown is home to 97 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Sydney area with 5,266 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, pubs & bistros. Within 25 km of Mother Yen there are 7,554 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Erskineville (610 m), St Peters (760 m), Enmore (1.1 km), Alexandria (1.1 km).

Cuisine mix in Newtown

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch19
  • 🍽️ International17
  • 🍺 Pubs & Bistros10
  • 🍔 Burgers & Chicken9
  • 🍜 Thai7

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mother Yen located?

Mother Yen is located at 587 King Street, Newtown NSW. It is about 4.7 km from the centre of Sydney. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of Mother Yen?

Mother Yen is open 6 days a week (closed Mondays). Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Sydney time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.

What kind of food does Mother Yen serve?

Mother Yen serves Vietnamese cuisine. Browse our Vietnamese menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

Does Mother Yen offer takeaway or delivery?

According to our latest data, Mother Yen offers takeaway.

What is the closest restaurant to Mother Yen?

The closest venue is Alberto's Pizzeria, about 0 m to the south (1 min walk). Other close options include Nest (20 m), Ladda's The Thai Takeaway (30 m), South End Cafe (30 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near Mother Yen?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Thai Pothong (Thai, 970 m), Zia Pina Pizzeria (International, 5.7 km), Angelo's Cabarita (Italian, 8.2 km).

Where else can I find Vietnamese food near Newtown?

Other Vietnamese venues close by include Little Vietnam Roll & Juice (100 m), Delicius Rolls (1.1 km), Hanoi On King (1.4 km).

How many restaurants are there in Newtown?

Our guide lists 97 places to eat in Newtown, most commonly cafés & brunch (19), international restaurants (17), pubs & bistros (10). Within 25 km there are 7,554 venues in total.