The culture around takeaway food in Australia centres around Asian inspired takeaways - sometimes dodgy sometimes great. Can Tho fit neatly into this cliché, complete with plastic chairs and disposable tablecloths. Not so typical of this scene though was the quality of food that came out of these four walls.
The Can Tho brand story started back in the 80's when Tara and her mother first arrived in Australia from a struggling Vietnam. Moving around Australia working for various restaurants, they eventually settled on the Gold Coast and opened the doors to their family business Can Tho.
Fast forward a few years, Tara's mother retired and she along with her partner Vien - who also worked at the restaurant, took over the business. With the new ownership, came a new set of ideas and ambitious vision.
Inspired by Melbourne institution Chin Chin - a quintessentially Australian take on Asian food - the duo wanted to create their own authentic version of this success story. The vision was to transform this local hidden gem, into a hip and bustling atmosphere that offered share plates, communal seating and a dining experience worth travelling for.
The culture around takeaway food in Australia centres around Asian inspired take-aways - sometimes dodgy sometimes great. Can Tho fit neatly into this cliché, complete with plastic chairs and disposable tablecloths. Not so typical of this scene though was the quality of food that came out of these four walls.
The Can Tho brand story started back in the 80's when Tara and her mother first arrived in Australia from a struggling Vietnam. Moving around Australia working for various restaurants, they eventually settled on the Gold Coast and opened the doors to their family business Can Tho.
Fast forward a few years, Tara's mother retired and she along with her partner Vien - who also worked at the restaurant, took over the business. With the new ownership, came a new set of ideas and ambitious vision.
Inspired by Melbourne institution Chin Chin in Melbourne - a quintessentially Australian take on Asian food - the duo wanted to create their own authentic version of this success story. The vision was to transform this local hidden gem, into a hip and bustling atmosphere that offered share plates, communal seating and a dining experience worth travelling for.