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Footscray · Updated 16 Oct 2026

The best pho in Footscray

Ranked from 6,973 reviews across 14 restaurants.

pho at Hien Vuong Restaurant

The winner

Hien Vuong Restaurant

Vietnamese · Footscray

The intensely fragrant pho at Hien Vuong Restaurant boasts a broth simmered with fresh beef bones, delivering a rich and comforting flavour that reviewers consistently praised.

reviews mention the pho
108
of them positive
94%
lately
Holding steady

37 Leeds St, Footscray VIC 3011

Closed - Opens 10:30 am Sat

Plan a visitWebsite

Generous portions, often including a variety of marinated meats and ample fresh herbs, contribute to a satisfying and substantial meal, frequently cited for its excellent value at around $19. Unlike many other pho options in Footscray, Hien Vuong’s commitment to traditional techniques and a surprising selection of cuts creates a uniquely flavorful experience that truly stands out amongst the area's diverse Vietnamese offerings.

About the restaurant

Price

$1-20 per person (123 reports)

This is the restaurant's price range, not the price of the pho.

Phone

03) 9687 1470

5WX2+MF Footscray, Victoria

How it’s holding up

restaurants ranked
14
reviews across them
6,973
reviews mention the pho
492
last updated
16 Oct 2026

Holding steady

Based on the recent feedback, Hien Vuong’s pho appears to be maintaining a consistent level of popularity, with a slight shift towards more positive comments. While some reviews still note the broth being clear and well-filled, alongside favourable mentions of specific dishes like the spicy beef soup, the overall impression suggests a steady quality of the dish.

positive, 1–4 years ago (30 dated reviews)
100%
positive, last 12 months (59 dated reviews)
90%
Mentions of the pho, month by monthPositiveNegative

280 of the 492 mentions of the pho have a date within these months; the chart shows those.

The 6,973 reviews are every review these restaurants have, about any dish, so not all of them were read for this guide. We collected 1,633 of them, which can include more than one review from the same person. 108 reviews mention the pho at Hien Vuong Restaurant. Rankings are based on public reviews, not visits.

Also worth a trip

The other 13 restaurants ranked for pho in Footscray, in order.

  1. Number 2: PoperFootscrayPoper is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.9 reviews mention the pho
    pho at Poper

    Vietnamese · 149 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011

    Poper is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

    67% of reviews of the pho are positive

    Open - Closes 11 pm

  2. Number 3: Viet Tongue RestaurantFootscrayViet Tongue Restaurant is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.48 reviews mention the pho
    pho at Viet Tongue Restaurant

    Vietnamese · Shop 9/13 Neilson Pl, Footscray VIC 3011

    Viet Tongue Restaurant is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

    92% of reviews of the pho are positive

    Open - Closes 8 pm

  3. Number 4: Pho Tam Vietnamese RestaurantFootscrayPho Tam Vietnamese Restaurant is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.40 reviews mention the pho
    pho at Pho Tam Vietnamese Restaurant

    Vietnamese · Shop 1 7/9 Leeds St, Footscray VIC 3011

    Pho Tam Vietnamese Restaurant is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

    90% of reviews of the pho are positive

  4. Number 5: Dong BaFootscrayDong Ba is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.19 reviews mention the pho
    pho at Dong Ba

    Vietnamese · 133 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011

    Dong Ba is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

    58% of reviews of the pho are positive

    Open - Closes 9 pm

  5. Number 6: Phở Chú Thể - Uncle The'sFootscrayPhở Chú Thể - Uncle The's is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.41 reviews mention the pho
    pho at Phở Chú Thể - Uncle The's

    Vietnamese · 92 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011

    Phở Chú Thể - Uncle The's is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

    83% of reviews of the pho are positive

    Open - Closes 8:30 pm

  6. Number 7: Anh TukFootscrayAnh Tuk is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.10 reviews mention the pho

    Vietnamese · 151 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011

    Anh Tuk is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

    90% of reviews of the pho are positive

    Open - Closes 8:30 pm

  7. Number 8: Thanh VinhFootscrayThanh Vinh is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.13 reviews mention the pho
    pho at Thanh Vinh

    Vietnamese · 152 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011

    Thanh Vinh is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

    77% of reviews of the pho are positive

    Closed - Opens 11 am Sat

  8. Number 9: Co Tham Can ThoFootscrayCo Tham Can Tho is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.10 reviews mention the pho
    pho at Co Tham Can Tho

    Vietnamese · 70 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC 3011

    Co Tham Can Tho is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

    90% of reviews of the pho are positive

    Open - Closes 9 pm

  9. Number 10: Bun Cha Co DaoFootscrayBun Cha Co Dao is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.4 reviews mention the pho
    pho at Bun Cha Co Dao

    Vietnamese · 83 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC 3011

    Bun Cha Co Dao is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

    75% of reviews of the pho are positive

    Open - Closes 8 pm

  10. Number 11: Pho Hung Vuong SaigonFootscrayPho Hung Vuong Saigon is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.170 reviews mention the pho
    pho at Pho Hung Vuong Saigon

    Vietnamese · 128 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011

    Pho Hung Vuong Saigon is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

    94% of reviews of the pho are positive

    Open - Closes 8:30 pm

  11. Number 12: Huong Viet VeganFootscrayHuong Viet Vegan is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.8 reviews mention the pho

    Vietnamese · 36A Leeds St, Footscray VIC 3011

    Huong Viet Vegan is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

    100% of reviews of the pho are positive

    Open - Closes 9 pm

  12. Number 13: Tan Thanh LoiFootscrayTan Thanh Loi is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.9 reviews mention the pho
    pho at Tan Thanh Loi

    Vietnamese · 73 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC 3011

    Tan Thanh Loi is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

    89% of reviews of the pho are positive

    Open - Closes 5 pm

  13. Number 14: Hao PhongFootscrayHao Phong is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.3 reviews mention the pho
    pho at Hao Phong

    Vietnamese · 136 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011

    Hao Phong is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

    100% of reviews of the pho are positive

    Open - Closes 9:30 pm

The longer read

What the reviews say

What the reviews say about the best pho in Footscray, restaurant by restaurant.

Why it leads

Why Hien Vuong Restaurant is the pick for pho

The intensely fragrant pho at Hien Vuong Restaurant boasts a broth simmered with fresh beef bones, delivering a rich and comforting flavour that reviewers consistently praised. Generous portions, often including a variety of marinated meats and ample fresh herbs, contribute to a satisfying and substantial meal, frequently cited for its excellent value at around $19. Unlike many other pho options in Footscray, Hien Vuong’s commitment to traditional techniques and a surprising selection of cuts creates a uniquely flavorful experience that truly stands out amongst the area's diverse Vietnamese offerings.

The alternatives

Where the other pho spots shine

Not everyone wants the same pho. These are the clearest differences reviewers point to among the next-best places.

  • Poper: Poper is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.
  • Viet Tongue Restaurant: Viet Tongue Restaurant is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.
  • Pho Tam Vietnamese Restaurant: Pho Tam Vietnamese Restaurant is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.
  • Dong Ba: Dong Ba is a top-rated spot for pho in Footscray.

How to choose

Choosing pho in Footscray

Treat this as a shortlist as well as a winner: Hien Vuong Restaurant has the strongest reviews for the pho, and the others are where reviewers found different strengths across Footscray.

  • 6,973 reviews across 14 restaurants ranked; that total covers every dish they serve, not only the pho.
  • 108 reviews mention the pho at Hien Vuong Restaurant, and 94% of them are positive.

Questions people ask

What is the best pho in Footscray?

Hien Vuong Restaurant in Footscray is currently ranked #1 for pho in Footscray, among 14 candidates in our available dataset. The intensely fragrant pho at Hien Vuong Restaurant boasts a broth simmered with fresh beef bones, delivering a rich and comforting flavour that reviewers consistently praised. Generous portions, often including a variety of marinated meats and ample fresh herbs, contribute to a satisfying and substantial meal, frequently cited for its excellent value at around $19.

Which other pho places in Footscray come close?

Poper, Viet Tongue Restaurant, Pho Tam Vietnamese Restaurant round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 14 ranked restaurants.

How is the best pho in Footscray 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 2026-10-16. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.

How we rank

Each restaurant’s score combines its overall rating with how often its reviews mention the pho. How positive those reviews are, and how that is changing, is shown for context and is not part of the score. Rankings are based on public reviews, not visits.

Read the full method