Best cheap pho in Melbourne
every venue below is budget ($) tier — same evidence ranking, easier on the wallet
● Updated September 2026 · 13 venues
The best cheap pho in Melbourne right now is Pho Victoria (4.5★, 708 reviews) — top-tier quality at $-tier prices.
#1 of 13 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 372 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pho and don't skip the house-made chilli crisp.
★ 4.5 (708 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · in 4 YouTube reviews · seen in 2 TikTok/IG posts · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 13 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 161 Clarendon St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pho; the pork chop is tender and juicy.
★ 4.8 (17,119 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · in 2 YouTube reviews · seen in 1 TikTok/IG post · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#3 of 13 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 128 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
★ 4.4 (2,119 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · seen in 1 TikTok/IG post
#4 of 13 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 270 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the beef brisket pho; try the beef served in hot plate.
★ 4.7 (267 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#5 of 13 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 264 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pho; the beef and chicken combo is excellent.
★ 4.4 (1,620 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 13 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 175 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.4 (912 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 13 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 241 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4 (2,912 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#8 of 13 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 3/284 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia
★ 4.4 (776 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#9 of 13 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 Shop 1 7/9 Leeds St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
★ 4.4 (550 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#10 of 13 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 447 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
★ 4.3 (1,397 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#11 of 13 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 535 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.7 (282 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 13 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 138 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,349 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#13 of 13 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 234 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 3.9 (386 reviews) on Google Maps