The tiny island at the end of the earth has got to be one of the richest of the mixing pots around, an accolade that extends to the wealth of Vietnamese restaurants to be found in Tasmania. Nothing epitomises the cuisine more than a bowl of pho and on those chilly Tassie nights there’s a lot to love about a delicate broth of star anise, beef bones and rice noodles. These are the best bowls of pho in Tasmania as crowned in the delicious. 100.
Pull up a yellow stool and order Cyclo’s ‘Special Pho,’ an authentic and winning combination of beef strips, beef brisket, meatballs, tripe and ox tail, silky rice noodles in a rich, aromatic broth. Equally good, the vegan option is packed with tofu, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot and Asian greens. All soups come with sides of fresh coriander, beansprouts, lemon and chilli. 249A Elizabeth St, North Hobart; cyclo-online.com.au/northhobart.
Come to this North Hobart Vietnamese diner for the usual pho suspects – but for something different, try the spicy duck, lemongrass and chilli version with spring onion, coriander and lemon juice. All phos feature a rich broth, ample noodles and protein of choice with requisite chilli flakes and chilli oil available for extra spice. 335 Elizabeth St, North Hobart; saigonexpressrestaurant.com.au.
A must-visit for pho enthusiasts, this modest eatery serves up a memorable bowl of pho dac biet (on the menu as ‘UnPhogettable Special Noodle Soup’) featuring carefully crafted broth, a combination of tender beef cut and meatballs. There is a delightful vegan mushroom version and for something different, try Pho Tom (prawn pho) – always add chilli for that extra kick. 147 Collins St, Hobart; unphogettable.com.au.
This local gem offers a delicious bowl of pho, featuring a fragrant broth simmered to perfection. The pho dac biet is a combination of chicken, beef and beef meatballs, flat rice noodle, spring onion, and coriander. Garnish with fresh herbs, lemon, bean sprouts and chilli and order a side of spring rolls for the perfect crunchy addition. 9/33 Salamanca Pl, Battery Point.
Sapa Rose offers an exceptional rendition of combination pho, with a fragrant and rich broth, simmered to perfection, paired with tender beef brisket, meatballs and rare beef. Served with fresh herbs and bean sprouts with optional chilli, it’s a flavorful and customisable culinary experience that captures the essence of Vietnam right in the heart of Hobart. 77–81 Harrington St, Hobart; saparose.com.au.
