Our pick · 21 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-03

Best pho in Melbourne

Name: Alex Canteen
Address: 159 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Melbourne, AU
Telephone: 0466 223 468
Price range: $1-20 per person

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

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159 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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Top 5 for pho in Melbourne

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1Alex CanteenMelbourneAlex Canteen’s beef pho features a remarkably clear, intensely fragrant broth, brimming with a generous...10.0
2Dai Nam RestaurantBraybrookDai Nam Restaurant’s pho boasts a deeply fragrant broth, simmered with a subtle sweetness that lingered...10.0
3Delicious Asian Cuisines & PhoMelbourneDelicious Asian Cuisines & Pho’s pho boasts a deeply fragrant lemongrass broth, infused with a generous amount...10.0
4Good Days BrunswickBrunswickGood Days Brunswick’s pho boasts incredibly silken noodles and a profoundly rich broth, generously filled with...10.0
5Good Days CollingwoodCollingwoodThe intensely fragrant pho broth at Good Days Collingwood boasts a subtly deepened richness, achieved with...10.0

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#1 Ranked

Vietnamese · Melbourne

159 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Alex Canteen

Alex Canteen’s beef pho features a remarkably clear, intensely fragrant broth, brimming with a generous portion of fresh rice vermicelli and vibrant toppings like bean sprouts and herbs. Despite some inconsistencies regarding spice levels and the quality of accompanying chili, the comforting warmth and reasonable price point create a welcoming atmosphere, particularly appreciated given its location within the Queen Vic Market. What truly sets this pho apart is its unexpectedly relaxed and approachable vibe, offering a genuinely satisfying bowl without the pretension often found in Melbourne’s trendier Vietnamese restaurants.

Winner Verdict

Very Positive

Score

10.0

Mentions

Sentiment

89%

Plan the visit

Price

$1-20 per person (91 reports)

Hours

Open - Closes 4:30 pm

Phone

0466 223 468

$1-20 per person

Dated dish reviews

How it holds over time

Holding steady

Based on the review data, Alex Canteen’s pho appears to be maintaining a consistently positive reputation within the last twelve months. The increasing number of favourable mentions, particularly the recent praise for the “absolutely delicious beef Pho” with a “perfect amount of seasoning,” suggests a steady trend rather than any significant decline or improvement.

1–4 years ago

88%

positive across 8 dated dish reviews

Last 12 months

90%

positive across 20 dated dish reviews

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-03

Collected review count: not separately recorded for every candidate in this ranking.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

3,724 of 6,411 mentions have usable recent dates (31 undated, 2,656 older).

PositiveNegative

This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 72,088 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 28 recorded dish mentions are associated with Alex Canteen. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Melbourne

02
Dai Nam Restaurant
Dai Nam Restaurant’s pho boasts a deeply fragrant broth, simmered with a subtle sweetness that lingered pleasantly on the palate, complemented by a generous portion of tender beef and fresh bean sprouts.
103 South Rd, Braybrook VIC 3019
10.0
48 mentions
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03
Delicious Asian Cuisines & Pho
Delicious Asian Cuisines & Pho’s pho boasts a deeply fragrant lemongrass broth, infused with a generous amount of chili that creates a warming spice, and served with tender chicken and perfectly smooth rice noodles.
2/551 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
16 mentions
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04
Good Days Brunswick
Good Days Brunswick’s pho boasts incredibly silken noodles and a profoundly rich broth, generously filled with tender brisket and vibrant toppings like fresh herbs.
165 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056
10.0
159 mentions
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05
Good Days Collingwood
The intensely fragrant pho broth at Good Days Collingwood boasts a subtly deepened richness, achieved with careful layering of spices and a clean, inviting aroma.
86 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066
10.0
14 mentions
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06
Hien Vuong Restaurant
Hien Vuong’s pho boasts a deeply rich, almost mahogany-colored broth, simmered with generous slices of beef and infused with a subtle warmth from star anise and cloves.
37 Leeds St, Footscray VIC 3011
10.0
108 mentions
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07
Le’s Vietnamese Street Food
Le’s Vietnamese Street Food’s pho boasts a rich, deeply flavourful broth, infused with a fragrant aroma and a satisfyingly balanced spice level that elevates the traditional Vietnamese dish.
199 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
8 mentions
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08
Little Brother
Little Brother’s pho boasts a deeply fragrant broth, infused with star anise and a subtle warmth that lingers on the palate, complemented by generous slices of rare beef and fresh bean sprouts.
429 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
41 mentions
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09
Mekong Vietnam
Mekong Vietnam’s *pho with everything* boasts a deeply rich broth simmered with tender beef tendons, offering a uniquely gooey texture that immediately satisfies.
241 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
94 mentions
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10
Mr PHO Hoa Hoi Vang
Mr PHO Hoa Hoi Vang’s Special Beef Pho delivers a deeply satisfying experience, boasting a rich broth brimming with tender slices of beef and perfectly al dente noodles.
175 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
136 mentions
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11
Oh ! Banh Mi Pho
Oh !
489 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
10.0
18 mentions
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12
Oh!Pho
Oh!
5/35 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
124 mentions
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13
Old Man Pho QV Melbourne - Vietnamese Restaurant
The deeply fragrant pho at Old Man Pho QV boasts a remarkably clear, golden broth brimming with star anise and cinnamon, a testament to hours of careful simmering.
SHOP 19-21, LVL 1, QV2 CNR LONSDALE AND, Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
21 mentions
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14
Old Man Pho Southbank - Vietnamese Restaurant
The broth in Old Man Pho’s baby pho possesses a deeply savoury character, infused with a fragrant aroma and a generous scattering of fresh herbs and chilli slices, creating an intensely comforting experience.
T2/1 Southbank Blvd, Southbank VIC 3006
10.0
100 mentions
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15
PHO 88 Vietnamese Restaurant
The rich, deeply infused broth of PHO 88’s pho, simmered with star anise and cinnamon, delivers an intensely aromatic experience that immediately warms you from the inside.
88 Ferguson St, Williamstown VIC 3016
10.0
75 mentions
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16
Pho Ben Thanh
The dark, rich broth of Pho Ben Thanh’s pho, simmered with fragrant star anise and cinnamon, immediately delivers a comforting warmth upon the first sip.
Shop 8/173 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs VIC 3023
10.0
34 mentions
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17
Phở Chú Thể - Uncle The's
Phở Chú Thể’s signature pho boasts a deeply fragrant broth, simmered for hours and infused with the perfect balance of spice and fresh herbs, creating an intensely satisfying experience.
270 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121
10.0
164 mentions
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18
Pho Fitzroy
The intensely fragrant broth of Pho Fitzroy’s pho, brimming with tender slices of beef and generous additions of fresh vegetables, immediately establishes a comforting and deeply satisfying experience.
58 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
10.0
95 mentions
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19
Pho Flinders Express
The broth in Pho Flinders Express’s spicy beef pho is intensely fragrant, infused with star anise and cinnamon, creating a deeply comforting aroma that immediately transports you.
288/290 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
113 mentions
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20
Pho GANH by TRAN MINH
The deeply flavorful broth of Pho Ganh’s pho, particularly when featuring tái sống with wine beef, delivers a rich and intensely aromatic experience, boasting a perfect balance of spice and a satisfyingly tender texture from the rare beef.
24 Alfrieda St, St Albans VIC 3021
10.0
135 mentions
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21
Pho House
Pho House’s signature pho arrives with a deeply rich, intensely fragrant broth, brimming with tender slices of beef and a generous scattering of fresh bean sprouts and herbs.
318 Racecourse Rd, Flemington VIC 3031
10.0
105 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best pho in Melbourne

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

Reviews

72,088+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-03

Why the winner leads

Why Alex Canteen ranks #1 for pho

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top pho spots stand out

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

Dai Nam Restaurant: Dai Nam Restaurant’s pho boasts a deeply fragrant broth, simmered with a subtle sweetness that lingered pleasantly on the palate, complemented by a generous portion of tender beef and fresh bean sprouts.
Delicious Asian Cuisines & Pho: Delicious Asian Cuisines & Pho’s pho boasts a deeply fragrant lemongrass broth, infused with a generous amount of chili that creates a warming spice, and served with tender chicken and perfectly smooth rice noodles.
Good Days Brunswick: Good Days Brunswick’s pho boasts incredibly silken noodles and a profoundly rich broth, generously filled with tender brisket and vibrant toppings like fresh herbs.
Good Days Collingwood: The intensely fragrant pho broth at Good Days Collingwood boasts a subtly deepened richness, achieved with careful layering of spices and a clean, inviting aroma.

How to choose

Choosing pho in Melbourne

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

72,088 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Alex Canteen has 28 pho mentions and a 89% sentiment score.
The current review verdict is very positive.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best pho in Melbourne?

Alex Canteen in Melbourne is currently ranked #1 for pho in Melbourne, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. Alex Canteen’s beef pho features a remarkably clear, intensely fragrant broth, brimming with a generous portion of fresh rice vermicelli and vibrant toppings like bean sprouts and herbs. Despite some inconsistencies regarding spice levels and the quality of accompanying chili, the comforting warmth and reasonable price point create a welcoming atmosphere, particularly appreciated given its location within the Queen Vic Market.

Which other pho places in Melbourne come close?

Dai Nam Restaurant, Delicious Asian Cuisines & Pho, Good Days Brunswick 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 pho 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 2026-09-03. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.