Our pick · 21 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-10

Best Bún bò Huế in Melbourne

Name: Dong Ba
Address: 133 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Footscray, AU
Telephone: 03) 9689 0608
Price range: $1-20 per person

Compare 21 ranked candidates for Bún bò Huế in Melbourne, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

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133 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011

Restaurant price range: $1-20 per person. This is not a verified price for Bún bò Huế. Confirm opening hours and dish availability before travelling.

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Top 5 for Bún bò Huế in Melbourne

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1Dong BaFootscrayDong Ba’s Bún bò Huế presents a deeply satisfying experience, beginning with a broth brimming with intense...10.0
2Saigon NightSpringvaleSaigon Night’s Bún bò Huế boasts a deeply rich, intensely savory broth, elevated by the distinctive aroma of...10.0
3Song HuongSt AlbansSong Huong’s Bún bò Huế delivers a deeply flavorful broth, intensely spicy and brimming with tender slices of...10.0
4Moc's KitchenSunshineMoc’s Kitchen’s Bún bò Huế delivers a deeply satisfying experience, beginning with a richly aromatic broth...9.9
5Dong Ba SunshineSunshineDong Ba Sunshine’s Bún bò Huế offers a deeply flavorful broth brimming with tender, diced beef, complemented...9.0

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#1 Ranked

Vietnamese · Footscray

133 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011

Dong Ba

Dong Ba’s Bún bò Huế presents a deeply satisfying experience, beginning with a broth brimming with intense, aromatic spice and a rich texture that truly embodies the classic Vietnamese dish. Customers appreciate the generous portion size, typically around 13 dollars, alongside fresh toppings and a comforting warmth, particularly valued for its consistency and reasonable price point within the Footscray area. What distinguishes Dong Ba’s Bún bò Huế is its remarkably authentic rendition of this favored dish, a taste of Vietnam noticeably absent from many other restaurants in Melbourne.

Winner Verdict

Very Positive

Score

10.0

Mentions

Sentiment

81%

Plan the visit

Price

$1-20 per person (92 reports)

Hours

Open - Closes 9 pm

Phone

03) 9689 0608

$1-20 per person

Dated dish reviews

How it holds over time

Holding steady

Based on recent feedback, Dong Ba’s Bún bò Huế appears to be maintaining a strong reputation amongst diners, mirroring the consistent positive sentiment observed over the past few years. Customers praise the rich broth and generous portions, particularly noting the quality of the chả and spicy flavour profile, suggesting a steady level of satisfaction with this classic dish.

1–4 years ago

82%

positive across 28 dated dish reviews

Last 12 months

77%

positive across 13 dated dish reviews

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-10

3,809 collected review records across these candidates. Records may include repeat reviewers.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

328 of 636 mentions have usable recent dates (27 undated, 281 older).

PositiveNegative

This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 27,288 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 59 recorded dish mentions are associated with Dong Ba. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Melbourne

02
Saigon Night
Saigon Night’s Bún bò Huế boasts a deeply rich, intensely savory broth, elevated by the distinctive aroma of lemongrass and chilli oil, creating an incredibly comforting experience.
271A Springvale Rd, Springvale VIC 3171
10.0
34 mentions
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03
Song Huong
Song Huong’s Bún bò Huế delivers a deeply flavorful broth, intensely spicy and brimming with tender slices of beef, alongside a generous pile of fresh lettuce and herbs.
71 Alfrieda St, St Albans VIC 3021, Australia
10.0
55 mentions
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04
Moc's Kitchen
Moc’s Kitchen’s Bún bò Huế delivers a deeply satisfying experience, beginning with a richly aromatic broth brimming with tender beef and a balanced, vibrant spice level.
1 Foundry Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020
9.9
8 mentions
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05
Dong Ba Sunshine
Dong Ba Sunshine’s Bún bò Huế offers a deeply flavorful broth brimming with tender, diced beef, complemented by a generous portion of fresh herbs and noodles.
257 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020
9.0
7 mentions
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06
Pho Ben Thanh
Pho Ben Thanh’s Bún bò Huế arrives with a deeply concentrated, intensely fragrant broth, simmered with generous slices of beef and vibrant lemongrass.
Shop 8/173 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs VIC 3023
8.8
8 mentions
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07
Poper
Poper's Bún bò Huế delivers a deeply satisfying experience, with reviewers noting the intensely rich, spicy broth and tender, chewy beef that closely resembles what’s found in Saigon.
149 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011
8.8
5 mentions
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08
Thien Kim
Thien Kim’s Bún bò Huế in Melbourne delivers a deeply satisfying experience, with reviewers praising the intensely fragrant, spicy broth and generous portion size overflowing with fresh bean sprouts and herbs.
46 Alfrieda St, St Albans VIC 3021
8.7
7 mentions
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09
Pho GANH by TRAN MINH
Pho GANH by TRAN MINH’s Bún bò Huế delivers a deeply satisfying experience, with reviewers noting exceptionally tender, slow-cooked beef and a generous portion brimming with vibrant toppings like pickled garlic and fresh bean sprouts.
24 Alfrieda St, St Albans VIC 3021
8.1
13 mentions
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10
Co Do
Co Do’s Bún bò Huế arrives with a deeply flavorful, intensely spiced broth, immediately delivering a comforting warmth that reviewers appreciate.
207 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020
7.8
37 mentions
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11
Them Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine & Rolls
The intensely fragrant Bún bò Huế at THEM Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine & Rolls boasts a rich, deeply spiced broth brimming with tender slices of beef and vibrant lemongrass.
5/60 Siddeley St, Docklands VIC 3005
7.8
16 mentions
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12
Bun Bo Hue Chu Le
Chu Le’s Bún bò Huế presents a deeply flavorful broth, rich with spice and a distinctive aroma that immediately transports you to southern Vietnam, featuring generously portioned noodles piled high with fresh herbs and vibrant toppings.
4/288 Springvale Rd, Springvale VIC 3171
7.7
46 mentions
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13
Little Brother
Little Brother’s Bún bò Huế offers a deeply flavorful broth, generously seasoned with spice and a noticeable saltiness that’s beautifully balanced by a squeeze of lemon.
429 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.7
7 mentions
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14
Dai Nam Restaurant
Dai Nam Restaurant’s Bún bò Huế delivers a deeply satisfying experience, starting with a rich, intensely flavored broth simmered with pork and pork blood, immediately transporting you to Vietnam.
103 South Rd, Braybrook VIC 3019
7.6
15 mentions
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15
Hien Vuong Restaurant
Hien Vuong’s Bún bò Huế boasts a deeply fragrant broth, intensely flavored with lemongrass and shrimp paste, creating a truly immersive experience for the palate.
37 Leeds St, Footscray VIC 3011
7.6
11 mentions
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16
Banh Xeo Co Ba
Banh Xeo Co Ba’s Bún bò Huế arrives brimming with a rich, intensely flavorful broth, infused with lemongrass and chili, immediately delivering a satisfying warmth.
4/203 Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011
7.5
3 mentions
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17
Co Thy Quan
Co Thy Quan’s Bún bò Huế delivers a deeply satisfying bowl, boasting a richly concentrated, intensely spicy broth brimming with lemongrass and chili.
61 Main Rd W, St Albans VIC 3021
7.5
2 mentions
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18
Old Man Pho QV Melbourne - Vietnamese Restaurant
The intensely flavored Bún bò Huế at Old Man Pho QV arrives with tender, generously sized slices of beef brisket, but the broth disappointingly lacks the signature chili and lemongrass notes typically found in this Vietnamese classic.
SHOP 19-21, LVL 1, QV2 CNR LONSDALE AND, Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
7.5
2 mentions
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19
PHO 88 Vietnamese Restaurant
PHO 88’s Bún bò Huế boasts a deeply rich, intensely spiced broth brimming with tender beef shank and fragrant lemongrass, reflecting a clear dedication to authentic Vietnamese flavors.
88 Ferguson St, Williamstown VIC 3016
7.5
7 mentions
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20
Viet Tongue Restaurant
Viet Tongue’s Bún bò Huế delivers a deeply flavorful experience, beginning with a rich, spicy broth brimming with tender slices of beef and fragrant herbs.
Shop 9/13 Neilson Pl, Footscray VIC 3011
7.5
8 mentions
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21
Wat The Pho
Wat The Pho’s Bún bò Huế arrives with a rich, intensely fragrant broth brimming with tender slices of beef and vibrant lemongrass.
3/127 Gourlay Rd, Taylors Hill VIC 3037
7.5
3 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best Bún bò Huế in Melbourne

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

Reviews

27,288+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-10

Why the winner leads

Why Dong Ba ranks #1 for Bún bò Huế

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top Bún bò Huế spots stand out

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

Saigon Night: Saigon Night’s Bún bò Huế boasts a deeply rich, intensely savory broth, elevated by the distinctive aroma of lemongrass and chilli oil, creating an incredibly comforting experience.
Song Huong: Song Huong’s Bún bò Huế delivers a deeply flavorful broth, intensely spicy and brimming with tender slices of beef, alongside a generous pile of fresh lettuce and herbs.
Moc's Kitchen: Moc’s Kitchen’s Bún bò Huế delivers a deeply satisfying experience, beginning with a richly aromatic broth brimming with tender beef and a balanced, vibrant spice level.
Dong Ba Sunshine: Dong Ba Sunshine’s Bún bò Huế offers a deeply flavorful broth brimming with tender, diced beef, complemented by a generous portion of fresh herbs and noodles.

How to choose

Choosing Bún bò Huế in Melbourne

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

27,288 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Dong Ba has 59 Bún bò Huế mentions and a 81% sentiment score.
The current review verdict is very positive.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Bún bò Huế in Melbourne?

Dong Ba in Footscray is currently ranked #1 for Bún bò Huế in Melbourne, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. Dong Ba’s Bún bò Huế presents a deeply satisfying experience, beginning with a broth brimming with intense, aromatic spice and a rich texture that truly embodies the classic Vietnamese dish. Customers appreciate the generous portion size, typically around 13 dollars, alongside fresh toppings and a comforting warmth, particularly valued for its consistency and reasonable price point within the Footscray area.

Which other Bún bò Huế places in Melbourne come close?

Saigon Night, Song Huong, Moc's Kitchen 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 Bún bò Huế in Melbourne decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-10. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.