Opening hours
| Monday | 9 am – 8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am – 8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am – 8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am – 8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am – 8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am – 8 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am – 6 pm |
Times shown in local time (Sydney). Public holiday hours may differ.
- Address29 Botany Road, South Eveleigh NSW
- CuisineVietnamese
29 Botany Road, South Eveleigh NSW · 3.0 km from Sydney centre
Popular times
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At a glance
- TypeRestaurant
- CuisineVietnamese
- AreaSouth Eveleigh, Sydney
- StateNew South Wales
- HoursOpen 7 days
About Water Lily Restaurant
Water Lily Restaurant is a Vietnamese restaurant in South Eveleigh, New South Wales. You'll find it at 29 Botany Road, South Eveleigh NSW, roughly 3.0 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.
Water Lily Restaurant is open 7 days; the venue offers dine-in.
Planning a night out in South Eveleigh? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Xiang Ji Rice Breakfast Bar and Abbotts Hotel.
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
What to order
Signature Vietnamese dishes to look out for.
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Closest restaurants to Water Lily Restaurant
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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Xiang Ji Rice Breakfast Bar 🥟 Chinese · South Eveleigh30 mSE · 1 min walk
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Abbotts Hotel 🍺 Pubs & Bistros · 45-47 Botany Road, Waterloo60 mS · 1 min walk -
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Cafe Japanon Waterloo ☕ Cafés & Brunch · South Eveleigh90 mSE · 1 min walk
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4
Mountain Culture 🍺 Pubs & Bistros · South Eveleigh120 mN · 1 min walk
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5
Lord Raglan Hotel 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · South Eveleigh130 mSW · 2 min walk
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6
Ciccone & Sons Gelateria 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · South Eveleigh140 mN · 2 min walk
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7
Nuggets Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · South Eveleigh150 mN · 2 min walk
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8
Carter's Pork Rolls 🍲 Vietnamese · South Eveleigh150 mN · 2 min walk
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9
Saint Germaine Patisserie 🥐 French · 88 Rosehill Street, Redfern160 mNW · 2 min walk
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10
The Grumpy Barista 🥘 Spanish & Portuguese · 34 Henderson Road, Alexandria200 mSW · 2 min walk
Recommended in the area
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More Vietnamese near South Eveleigh
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Eating out in South Eveleigh
South Eveleigh is home to 17 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Sydney area with 5,266 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, vietnamese restaurants, pubs & bistros. Within 25 km of Water Lily Restaurant there are 7,402 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Redfern (550 m), Golden Grove (610 m), Macdonaldtown (640 m), Eveleigh (730 m).
Cuisine mix in South Eveleigh
Frequently asked questions
Where is Water Lily Restaurant located?
Water Lily Restaurant is located at 29 Botany Road, South Eveleigh NSW. It is about 3.0 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 Water Lily Restaurant?
Water Lily Restaurant is open 7 days. 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 Water Lily Restaurant serve?
Water Lily Restaurant serves Vietnamese cuisine. Browse our Vietnamese menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
What is the closest restaurant to Water Lily Restaurant?
The closest venue is Xiang Ji Rice Breakfast Bar, about 30 m to the south-east (1 min walk). Other close options include Abbotts Hotel (60 m), Cafe Japanon Waterloo (90 m), Mountain Culture (120 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near Water Lily Restaurant?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Thai Pothong (Thai, 1.8 km), Zia Pina Pizzeria (International, 4.2 km), Nagomi Japanese Dining (Japanese, 8.3 km).
Where else can I find Vietnamese food near South Eveleigh?
Other Vietnamese venues close by include Eat Fuh (420 m), Photown (720 m), Eggspresso (810 m).
How many restaurants are there in South Eveleigh?
Our guide lists 17 places to eat in South Eveleigh, most commonly cafés & brunch (6), vietnamese restaurants (2), pubs & bistros (2). Within 25 km there are 7,402 venues in total.






