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Best pho in Newtown
Compare 3 ranked candidates for pho in Newtown, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.
Plan your visit to Mother Yen Newtown
587 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
Restaurant price range: $20-40 per person. This is not a verified price for pho. Confirm opening hours and dish availability before travelling.
The verdict at a glance
Top 3 for pho in Newtown
- 1Mother Yen NewtownNewtownMother Yen’s beef pho stands out with a deeply flavorful broth, noticeably sweet and boasting tender beef that...10.0
- 2Hanoi on King NewtownNewtownHanoi on King Newtown is a top-rated spot for pho in Newtown.9.5
- 3Old Town - Vietnamese Street FoodNewtownOld Town - Vietnamese Street Food is a top-rated spot for pho in Newtown.8.6
Vietnamese · Newtown
587 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
Mother Yen Newtown
Mother Yen’s beef pho stands out with a deeply flavorful broth, noticeably sweet and boasting tender beef that literally falls off the bone, accompanied by perfectly cooked rice noodles. Reviewers praise the generous portion size and fresh toppings, alongside the comforting, hearty experience offered by this consistently excellent dish. This Newtown staple elevates classic Vietnamese flavors with a level of detail and quality rarely found outside of a family-run restaurant, making it the most satisfying pho in the inner-west.
Winner Verdict
Very PositiveScore
10.0
Mentions
59
Sentiment
88%
Plan the visit
Price
$20-40 per person (76 reports)
Hours
Closed - Opens 5 pm Tue
Phone
02) 8018 9967
Dated dish reviews
How it holds over time
Over the last twelve months, Mother Yen’s pho appears to be experiencing a noticeable uplift in customer enthusiasm, with a remarkable 96% of reviews praising the dish. The increasing frequency of glowing feedback, such as customers declaring the Beef Shin Pho “the best Pho I’ve ever had,” suggests a positive trend, though further observation is needed to confirm this development.
1–4 years ago
79%
positive across 24 dated dish reviews
Last 12 months
96%
positive across 23 dated dish reviews
Evidence behind this ranking
Updated 2026-09-02
Collected review count: not separately recorded for every candidate in this ranking.
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Very Positive59 of 153 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 94 older).
This dataset contains 3 ranked candidates and 840 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 Mother Yen Newtown. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.
How scores, review counts and update dates work →
Runners up
Top 3 around Newtown
- 02
Hanoi on King Newtown
Hanoi on King Newtown is a top-rated spot for pho in Newtown.
126 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
↓9.5
84 mentions
- 03
Old Town - Vietnamese Street Food
Old Town - Vietnamese Street Food is a top-rated spot for pho in Newtown.
Shop1/324A King St, Newtown NSW 2042
↓8.6
10 mentions
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pho in Newtown?
Mother Yen Newtown in Newtown is currently ranked #1 for pho in Newtown, among 3 candidates in our available dataset. Mother Yen’s beef pho stands out with a deeply flavorful broth, noticeably sweet and boasting tender beef that literally falls off the bone, accompanied by perfectly cooked rice noodles. Reviewers praise the generous portion size and fresh toppings, alongside the comforting, hearty experience offered by this consistently excellent dish.
Which other pho places in Newtown come close?
Hanoi on King Newtown, Old Town - Vietnamese Street Food round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 3 ranked restaurants.
How is the best pho in Newtown 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 2026-09-02. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.