Best Pho in Newcastle
The best pho in Newcastle right now is Pho Newcastle (score 67 from 1,611 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for pho in Newcastle — 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 Newcastle right now is Pho Newcastle ($$ price tier) (4.8 stars across 1,611 Google reviews), ahead of Tonkin - Vietnamese Cuisine, OHMYPAPA. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 6,988 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 8 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Pho Newcastle |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Desas Take Away & Vietnamese |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Pho Newcastle (1,611 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 8 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pho Newcastle | — | $$ | 4.8★ | — |
| #2 | Tonkin - Vietnamese Cuisine | — | — | 4.9★ | — |
| #3 | OHMYPAPA | CBD | — | 4.7★ | — |
| #4 | Banh Mi Mate | Raymond Terrace | — | 4.9★ | — |
| #5 | What The PHO | Toukley | — | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
📍 139 Grainger St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AE, UK
🍴 What to order: Get the beef pho and summer rolls; don't skip the spring rolls
★ 4.8 (1,611 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
📍 89 Clayton St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5PZ, UK
🍴 What to order: Get the beef pho; the drip coffee is a must.
★ 4.9 (388 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
OHMYPAPA
55📍 169 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the yakitori and Scallop wrapped in Bacon; the yuzu highball is essential.
★ 4.7 (852 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
📍 Foodcourt, Central, Tenancy 4/34 Sturgeon St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the crispy pork banh mi and a Vietnamese coffee.
★ 4.9 (179 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
📍 3/266 Main Rd, Toukley NSW 2263, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the banh mi and Bun Bo Hue; the Vietnamese pancake is essential.
★ 4.8 (329 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
📍 267 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pho and spring rolls; the cocomisu is an absolute delight.
★ 4.9 (171 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
📍 6/54 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the rare beef pho; the traditional Vietnamese pancake is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.7 (501 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
📍 1/122 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the crackling pork banh mi; the pho is equally outstanding.
★ 4.7 (340 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
📍 3/115 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.9 (100 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
PHO 179
44📍 14 Pilgrim St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6QG, UK
★ 4.9 (82 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
📍 301 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the spicy tonkotsu ramen and karaage chicken.
★ 4.5 (659 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
📍 7 Beresford Ave, Beresfield NSW 2322, Australia
★ 4.6 (188 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
📍 61 Brunker Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292, Australia
★ 4.6 (153 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
📍 46 Wilsons Rd, Mount Hutton NSW 2290, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the crispy pork bahn mi; the pho rare beef noodle soup is essential.
★ 4.5 (109 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 pho spots in Newcastle
Susuru
26📍 140 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tonkotsu pork ramen and chicken teriyaki gyoza.
★ 4.2 (1,326 reviews) on Google Maps
Common pho questions in Newcastle
What's the best budget pho in Newcastle?
Desas Take Away & Vietnamese is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Broadmeadow — #13 overall for pho.
Where's the best pho in Newcastle for a special occasion?
Pho Newcastle ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly pho in Newcastle?
Susuru is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍜 best ramen in Newcastle · 🍝 best pad thai in Newcastle · 🍜 best laksa in Newcastle · 🍲 best hotpot in Newcastle. Pho elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. 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. 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 Newcastle?
Pho Newcastle currently ranks #1 for pho in Newcastle with 4.8 stars across 1,611 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap pho in Newcastle?
Desas Take Away & Vietnamese is the highest-ranked budget option in Broadmeadow.
Where is the best pho in the Newcastle CBD?
OHMYPAPA is the top-ranked pho spot in the CBD (169 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia).
How does BestDish rank pho in Newcastle?
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.