The winner · Analysed 11,845 reviews● Updated 2026-08-06

Best bò kho in Melbourne

Name: Broth and Bake
Address: 9/8 Hatchlands Dr, Deer Park VIC 3023, Deer Park, AU
Telephone: 03) 8352 0938
Price range: $1-20 per person

We analysed 11,845 reviews across 21 restaurant candidates with dish evidence to find the best bò kho in Melbourne. Here's who came out on top.

The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for bò kho in Melbourne

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1Broth and BakeDeer ParkBroth and Bake is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.9.2
2Nét SaigonMelbourneNét Saigon is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.8.7
3Crackle BaeMelbourneCrackle Bae is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.7.3
4Pho Nung 123MelbournePho Nung 123 is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.7.3
5Song HuongSt AlbansWhile many diners found the beef cuts tough and lacking flavour, the dish remains a notable Melbourne...7.3

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#1 Ranked

Vietnamese · Deer Park

9/8 Hatchlands Dr, Deer Park VIC 3023

Broth and Bake

Broth and Bake is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.

Winner Verdict

Overwhelmingly Positive

Score

9.2

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Plan the visit

Price

$1-20 per person (32 reports)

Hours

Closed - Opens 7 am Sat

Phone

03) 8352 0938

$1-20 per person

Why this ranking is reliable

Updated 2026-08-06

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Mostly Positive

35 of 61 mentions have usable recent dates (2 undated, 24 older).

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We analysed 11,845 reviews across 31 restaurants, weighting each mention by recency, sentiment polarity and the authority of the source. 12 mentions of “bò kho” tie directly to Broth and Bake, with a 100% sentiment score.

Runners up

Top 21 around Melbourne

02
Nét Saigon
Nét Saigon is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
429 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8.7
2 mentions
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03
Crackle Bae
Crackle Bae is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
Shop 7/50 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.3
1 mentions
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04
Pho Nung 123
Pho Nung 123 is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
123 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.3
2 mentions
↓
05
Song Huong
While many diners found the beef cuts tough and lacking flavour, the dish remains a notable Melbourne contender due to its high ranking.
71 Alfrieda St, St Albans VIC 3021, Australia
7.3
4 mentions
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06
Angkor Restaurant
Angkor Restaurant is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
389 Spencer St, West Melbourne VIC 3003
7.2
5 mentions
↓
07
Banh Xeo Co Ba
Banh Xeo Co Ba is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
4/203 Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011
7.2
1 mentions
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08
Bun Cha Co Dao
Bun Cha Co Dao is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
83 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC 3011
7.2
3 mentions
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09
Ginger & Chives
The recurring detail is the killer, authentic Bo Kho, making it a must-try dish for fans of Vietnamese cuisine.
338 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
7.2
3 mentions
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10
Anh Tuk
Anh Tuk is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
151 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011
7.1
1 mentions
↓
11
Huy's Kitchen
Huy's Kitchen is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
261 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
7.1
1 mentions
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12
Lady Dan Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
Specific comments keep coming back to the bò kho for its incredibly deep and delicious soup, making it a standout favourite.
101 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
7.1
2 mentions
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13
Ngon Banh Cuon
The beef stew noodle soup earns high praise for being incredibly rich, comforting, and flavourful.
404-406 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.1
1 mentions
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14
Oh!Pho
Oh!
5/35 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.1
1 mentions
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15
Pho GANH by TRAN MINH
Pho GANH by TRAN MINH is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
24 Alfrieda St, St Albans VIC 3021
7.1
1 mentions
↓
16
Pho House
While the beef stew lacks the expected richness and suffers from a watery, carrot-heavy profile, the restaurant remains a notable contender.
318 Racecourse Rd, Flemington VIC 3031
7.1
2 mentions
↓
17
Pho Ngon Ngon
Pho Ngon Ngon is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
26a Hewish Rd, Croydon VIC 3136
7.1
1 mentions
↓
18
Pho No.1
Pho No.
17/19 Buckingham Ave, Springvale VIC 3171
7.1
1 mentions
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19
Straight Outta Saigon
Straight Outta Saigon earns its impressive twelfth place ranking through consistently flavourful and well-seasoned dishes like their standout bò kho.
138 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.1
3 mentions
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20
Yakinau Izakaya Japanese Restaurant
Yakinau Izakaya Japanese Restaurant is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
Queens Place, S7/370 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.1
1 mentions
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21
An Di
An Di is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
5a/854 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008
7.0
1 mentions
↓

Review guide

The evidence behind the best bò kho in Melbourne

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best bò kho in Melbourne, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

11,845+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-08-06

Why the winner leads

Why Broth and Bake ranks #1 for bò kho

Broth and Bake is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top bò kho spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because bò kho searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

Nét Saigon: Nét Saigon is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
Crackle Bae: Crackle Bae is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
Pho Nung 123: Pho Nung 123 is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.
Song Huong: While many diners found the beef cuts tough and lacking flavour, the dish remains a notable Melbourne contender due to its high ranking.

How to choose

Choosing bò kho in Melbourne

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Broth and Bake is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Melbourne.

11,845 reviews were analysed across 21 ranked restaurant candidates.
Broth and Bake has 12 bò kho mentions and a 100% sentiment score.
The current review verdict is overwhelmingly positive.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best bò kho in Melbourne?

Broth and Bake in Deer Park is currently ranked #1 for bò kho in Melbourne, based on 11,845 analysed reviews. Broth and Bake is a top-rated spot for bò kho in Melbourne.

Which other bò kho places in Melbourne come close?

Nét Saigon, Crackle Bae, Pho Nung 123 round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 21 ranked restaurants.

How is the best bò kho in Melbourne decided?

BiteRanked analysed 11,845 reviews across 31 restaurants, scoring each on dish-specific mentions, review sentiment, and recency. Rankings are re-checked as new reviews arrive; this page was last updated 2026-08-06.