Best Pho in Cairns
The best pho in Cairns right now is Malatang Noodles (score 69 from 2,016 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for pho in Cairns — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best pho in Cairns right now is Malatang Noodles in Cairns City (4.8 stars across 2,016 Google reviews), ahead of Roll’d Cairns Central, NOA Restaurant Cairns. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 7,913 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 15 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Malatang Noodles (Cairns City) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Rendezvous-Du-Vietnam |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Malatang Noodles (2,016 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 7 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Malatang Noodles | Cairns City | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #2 | Roll’d Cairns Central | Cairns City | — | 4.7★ | — |
| #3 | NOA Restaurant Cairns | Edge Hill | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #4 | Roll’d Smithfield | Smithfield | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #5 | Vietnam Pho Pho | Bungalow | — | 4.7★ | — |
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#1 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 121/123 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.8 (2,016 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 1/21 McLeod St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the bao pork and crackling bun; the sweet potato chips are a winner.
★ 4.7 (745 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 1 Pyne St, Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the bao buns and Togarashi Pork Roll; the Wagyu burger is another standout.
★ 4.6 (1,784 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 Cnr Captain Cook and, Smithfield Shopping Centre, Shop R00-081 Kennedy Hwy, Smithfield QLD 4878, Australia
★ 4.8 (312 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 333 Mulgrave Rd, Bungalow QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Special Beef Noodle Soup; the crispy duck noodle soup is outstanding.
★ 4.7 (542 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 16 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pho and the banh mi; try the soft bao with grilled chicken.
★ 4.8 (260 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 22/24 Trinity Beach Rd, Trinity Beach QLD 4879, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the fish curry and beef taro salad; both are absolutely amazing.
★ 4.7 (299 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 76 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pho; the noodle salad is perfect in the heat.
★ 5 (62 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 U6/96 McLaughlin Rd, Bentley Park QLD 4869, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chilli beef noodle soup; the pad see ew is the sleeper hit
★ 4.9 (72 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 1/5 Aplin St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the quail; the duck laksa is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.5 (585 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 227 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.5 (516 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 39 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.8 (75 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 Orchid Plaza, Shop 21/58-70 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.6 (192 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 4/87 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.5 (411 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 pho spots in Cairns
📍 Shop 4/129 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.8 (42 reviews) on Google Maps
Common pho questions in Cairns
What's the best budget pho in Cairns?
Rendezvous-Du-Vietnam is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Cairns City — #10 overall for pho.
Where's the best pho in Cairns for a special occasion?
NOA Restaurant Cairns ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Edge Hill.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly pho in Cairns?
Roll’d Smithfield is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Smithfield.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍜 best ramen in Cairns · 🍝 best pad thai in Cairns · 🍜 best laksa in Cairns · 🍲 best hotpot in Cairns. Pho elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Cairns City. Q&A: your pho questions answered. Nationally: best pho in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best pho in Cairns?
Malatang Noodles currently ranks #1 for pho in Cairns with 4.8 stars across 2,016 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap pho in Cairns?
Rendezvous-Du-Vietnam is the highest-ranked budget option in Cairns City.
How does BestDish rank pho in Cairns?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.