Best Pho in Melbourne
The best pho in Melbourne right now is Pho Victoria (score 75 from 708 reviews), based on 23 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for pho in Melbourne โ not just what tops a Google search.
โ Updated September 2026 ยท re-verified 23 venues this month
๐ Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 โ the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best pho in Melbourne right now is Pho Victoria in North Melbourne ($ price tier) (1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท in 4 youtube reviews ยท seen in 2 tiktok/ig posts ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Pho A Gogo, Pho Hung Vuong Saigon. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 23 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 23 venues ranked ยท 34,015 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.6โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 8 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | Pho Victoria (North Melbourne) |
| ๐ Most reviewed | Pho A Gogo (17,119 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 23 across 10 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pho Victoria | North Melbourne | $ | 4.5โ | Chicken (ga) |
| #2 | Pho A Gogo | Southbank | $ | 4.8โ | Beef (bo) |
| #3 | Pho Hung Vuong Saigon | Footscray | $ | 4.4โ | Beef (bo) |
| #4 | Phแป Chรบ Thแป - Uncle The's | Richmond | $ | 4.7โ | โ |
| #5 | I Love Pho | Richmond | $ | 4.4โ | Beef (bo) |
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#1 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 372 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the pho and don't skip the house-made chilli crisp.
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4.5 (708 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท in 4 YouTube reviews ยท seen in 2 TikTok/IG posts ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 161 Clarendon St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the pho; the pork chop is tender and juicy.
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4.8 (17,119 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท in 2 YouTube reviews ยท seen in 1 TikTok/IG post ยท dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews ยท confirmed on the menu
#3 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 128 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
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4.4 (2,119 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 1ร called the best ยท in 1 YouTube review ยท seen in 1 TikTok/IG post
#4 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 270 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the beef brisket pho; try the beef served in hot plate.
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4.7 (267 reviews) on Google Maps ยท website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 1ร called the best ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews ยท confirmed on the menu
#5 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 264 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the pho; the beef and chicken combo is excellent.
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4.4 (1,620 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 86 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
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4.6 (52 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1 editorial list ยท dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#7 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ Basement/111 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the hot pot and pho; the salad is fresh and authentic.
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4.8 (853 reviews) on Google Maps ยท website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 1ร called the best ยท confirmed on the menu
#8 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ Lower ground, 287 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the pho and crispy pork banh mi.
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4.6 (457 reviews) on Google Maps ยท website
#9 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 175 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.4 (912 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 241 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4 (2,912 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#11 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 3/284 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia
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4.4 (776 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best
#12 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ Shop 1 7/9 Leeds St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
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4.4 (550 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#13 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 171 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.9 (248 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 447 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
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4.3 (1,397 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#15 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 51 Buckhurst St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
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5 (181 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 535 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.7 (282 reviews) on Google Maps
#17 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 360 Crn, & Elizabeth, Melbourne Central Tower, Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.6 (384 reviews) on Google Maps ยท website
#18 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 219 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
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4.9 (810 reviews) on Google Maps ยท website
#19 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 138 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.4 (1,349 reviews) on Google Maps ยท website
#20 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ Level 1/406 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
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4.9 (518 reviews) on Google Maps ยท website
#21 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 147 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.9 (49 reviews) on Google Maps
#22 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ Shop 4/115 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.6 (66 reviews) on Google Maps
#23 of 23 pho spots in Melbourne
๐ 234 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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3.9 (386 reviews) on Google Maps
Common pho questions in Melbourne
What's the best budget pho in Melbourne?
Pho Victoria is the top-ranked budget ($) option in North Melbourne โ #1 overall for pho.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly pho in Melbourne?
Lucky Lane is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: ๐ best ramen in Melbourne ยท ๐ best pad thai in Melbourne ยท ๐ best laksa in Melbourne ยท ๐ฒ best hotpot in Melbourne. Pho elsewhere: Sydney ยท Brisbane ยท Perth ยท Adelaide. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your pho questions answered. Nationally: best pho in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared ยท best value ($) picks. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ร10, 'the best' superlatives ร6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best pho in Melbourne?
Pho Victoria currently ranks #1 for pho in Melbourne โ 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท in 4 YouTube reviews ยท seen in 2 TikTok/IG posts ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews.
What is the best cheap pho in Melbourne?
Pho Victoria is the highest-ranked budget option in North Melbourne.
Where is the best pho in the Melbourne CBD?
Saigon Square is the top-ranked pho spot in the CBD (Basement/111 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank pho in Melbourne?
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.