Embark on a culinary adventure through Victoria with our list of the finest pho in Victoria, as voted by you. Let the waft of aromatic spices, rich, complex, yet delicate broth, and a good squeeze of lime will be your guide as you explore the best bowls of noodle soup this state has to offer. From Melbourne’s vibrant streets to more regional corners, each venue offers its own blend, crafted with care and expertise. Whether you’re a seasoned pho aficionado or a curious newcomer, these are the best bowls of pho outside of Vietnamese, as crowned in the delicious. 100.
The team behind this local haunt hone their craft well, only selling traditional pho. Salty, gently spiced and piping hot, Pho Hung Vuong has only two kinds of the broth on the boil – good enough to create a line of ravenous customers at lunchtime. Delicious and authentic. 2/15 Balmoral Ave, Springvale.
Light, exploding with flavour and satisfyingly more-ish: a bowl of pho at Typhoon is a warming harmony of spice, salt and brothy goodness. Fresh is always best, especially with a garden of punchy and fragrant herbs atop. Typhoon caters for meat eaters and vegos alike, with the plant-based options just as hearty and packed with flavour. 288–292 Highett Rd, Highett; hawkertyphoon.com.au.
Pho Thin has smashed the recipe for the perfect bowl of savoury pho goodness. Brimming with fresh and fragrant herbs, perfect your bowl with a splash of hoisin – and we recommend you don’t skip adding quay (deep-fried pastries) to mop up the last of the broth. Shop 3/399 Lonsdale St, Melbourne CBD.
A massive win for coeliacs, Le Feu boasts an entirely gluten free menu and the perfect pho. This Vietnamese- French fusion restaurant does pho in a hot-pot style, bursting with the delicate flavours of cardamom, star anise and coriander. Share a pot with your friends or keep it all to yourself. Multiple locations; lefeu.com.au.
The reputation for pho greatness at this Richmond stayer lies in a long-cooked broth fragrant with aromats such as star anise, lemongrass, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and black pepper. Vietnam’s OG soul food comes with all the trimmings such as red chilli, lemon, coriander and bean shoots. The beef version is revelatory; the chicken one will cure whatever ails you. 6/234 Victoria St, Richmond; cothuquanrichmond.com.
