Your 2025 Guide To The Best Pho In Melbourne

Pho, a glorious Vietnamese noodle soup, has become a staple in Melbourne. Pronounced ‘fuh’, this dish involves a rich broth developed over hours of slow-simmering beef bones. Inside, you’ll find slippery rice noodles and thinly sliced beef. Top it off with fresh bean sprouts, herbs, and chilli, and you’ve got yourself one satisfying bowl of soup. 

There are plenty of varieties and variations. But one thing’s for sure: a good bowl of pho will send you flying back to the streets of Vietnam, perched on a tiny plastic stool on the side of the road, slurping up the good stuff. 

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We’ve done the slurping right here and found the top pho Melbourne has to offer. From Footscray to Springvale to Richmond’s Victoria Street, you’ll find an elite bowl no matter what side of town you’re on.  

So for when you need a bowl of soup that soothes your soul, here’s where to find the best pho in Melbourne. 

Pho Hung Vuong Saigon

128 Hopkins Street, Footscray 

Pho Hung Vuong in Footscray is cooking up some of the best pho in Melbourne. Go for the classic beef or get a bit creative with their other noodle soup options: sliced beef and sausage, grilled chicken, or spicy beef and pork with pig trotters. Assess your hunger levels and get a small, medium or large bowl. There are heaps of refreshing drinks on offer from fresh lemon soda to a jackfruit smoothie. 

INSIDER INTEL 

• This place gets crowded, but it’s just a testament to how good it is. 
• The spring rolls are spot on too. 
• It's not traditional, but you can opt for egg noodles if you prefer. 

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Pho Chu The

Footscray & Richmond

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An absolute classic, Pho Chu The, has been dishing up A-Grade pho for a very long time. Whether you're visiting Footscray’s Hopkins Street store or Richmond’s Victoria Street venue, you're in for a treat. Don't expect flashy design or amazing service—it's no frills and that's what we love about it. The soup is top tier, and there’s nothing but pho on the menu so you know they mean business. 

INSIDER INTEL 

• Pro tip: pair it with a Vietnamese iced coffee. 
• The rare sliced beef pho is our go-to. 
• There's often a crowd at lunch, and you might need to share a table. 

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Pho Thin

Melbourne CBD, Springvale & Doncaster

The owners of Pho Thin have several locations in their home country of Vietnam along with a few around the globe, and we’re pretty damn thankful they opened up stores in Melbourne as well. Here, you can of course slurp up a classic beef or poached chicken pho, though they also serve up a beef pho that's been stir-fried in garlic first—and it's banging.

INSIDER INTEL 

• The CBD locale is so busy they’ve spread out into the shop across the lane as well. 
• The service is quick, so don’t worry if there’s a line. 
• You can load up with extra herbs, lime, and chili. 

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I Love Pho 

264 Victoria Street, Richmond

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If you’re easing into the world of Pho, I Love Pho is maybe the best pho spot to start. The menu is very friendly to newcomers, with classic sliced beef and super-safe shredded chicken. For those wanting something more adventurous, you can enjoy your chicken giblets, ox tail, and tripe. If you’re after the best pho Richmond has to offer, add this place to your list. 

INSIDER INTEL 

• Pair your pho with the prawn spring rolls and a glass of sugarcane juice. 
• Bottomless hot tea, we love to see it. 
• They have a legit vegetarian pho on offer as well. 

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Good Days Noodle Bar

165 Sydney Road, Brunswick

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The broth is rich, the herbs are plentiful, and the noodles are seriously slurp-worthy at Good Days Noodle Bar in Brunswick. Vegetarians and vegans are in for a treat, because the fragrant four mushroom pho might just be the best vegetarian pho Melbourne has to offer. But don’t worry, the carnivores are going to love it here too. You can get a mean Victorian Black Angus round and brisket pho in a marrow and bone broth that’s full of depth. 

INSIDER INTEL 

• The wine list is small but packs a punch. 
• Get a seat at the counter and watch on as the chefs craft your soup. 
• House made sriracha and hoisin, need we say more?

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Pho Hung

447 High Street, Preston

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You might not expect to find the best pho Melbourne has to offer in Preston, but the team at Pho Hung know what they’re doing. Walk through the doors and you might just think you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City. Once you get a table, order any pho on the menu, and simply sit back and slurp up that soupy goodness. There’s a variety of beef and chicken based soups so get your usual or venture a little further afield and try something new.  You’ll be wondering why you hadn’t come here sooner. 

INSIDER INTEL 

• There are loads of Vietnamese dishes on the menu, you’re not limited to pho. 
• Help yourself to the hot tea, true Vietnamese style. 
• There’s only one bowl size but the portions are big. 

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Pho Hung Vuong Saigon

2/15 Balmoral Avenue, Springvale

We’ve already included Footscray’s Pho Hung Vuong in this list but the Springvale store is a little different and absolutely worth a visit in its own rite. Located in the Springvale Market Square, this joint is serving up some of the best pho Melbourne has to offer (which is a big call given how many outstanding Vietnamese places there are in Springvale alone). Unlike the Footscray store, there’s nothing but pho on the menu. Just take a look at the sign on the wall to determine what variety you want. It’s plain, simple, and perfect. 

INSIDER INTEL 

• There’s almost always a queue here, but just remember there’s a steaming bowl of soup at the end of it. 
• Choose from a handful of drinks on the menu, all of which are $5. 
• It’s cash only, come prepared. 

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Dad Vietnamese Restaurant

10/168-180 Commercial Road, Prahran

The pho is phenomenal at Dad Vietnamese Restaurant. Medium rare wagyu beef and sous-vided beef brisket pho is the go-to, but you also can’t go wrong with the poached chicken breast, grilled chicken or their vegetarian pho which involves silken tofu, enoki mushroom and seasonal vegetables. It’s hands down some of the best pho in Melbourne. 

INSIDER INTEL 

• If you like pho, you’ll love bun bo hue and these guys do a glorious one. 
• Their spring rolls are a must.
• Get one of their iced teas for a perfectly rounded meal. 

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