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Best Pho in South Brisbane
pho in South Brisbane came down to 964 reviews across 2 restaurants. Westend Vietnamese Foods stood out for Northern style broth and handmade beef meatballs.
Vietnamese · South Brisbane
8/220 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Westend Vietnamese Foods
The seasoned, Northern-style broth at Westend Vietnamese Foods delivers a deep, savory complexity that avoids the heavy, bloating saltiness found in lesser bowls. Homemade beef meatballs provide a unique, hand-crafted texture that elevates the entire experience, making the premium price point feel entirely justified.
Winner Verdict
Overwhelmingly PositiveScore
7.8
Mentions
16
Sentiment
100%
“Hands down the best Northern style pho in Brisbane. Broth is very well seasoned and did not leave me bloated afterwards. $25 for a bowl of Pho is crazy but I got my moneys worth. Beef meatballs taste so unique, like they were handmade in house. Didn’t taste like store bought ones I had at other places. It’s just one thing that bothers me is that th”
— Rachel Huynh
Restaurant details
Plan the visit
Price
$1-20 per person (197 reports)
Address
8/220 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Phone
0488 009 831
Plus code
G2F7+69 South Brisbane, Queensland
Why It Won
What Reviewers Repeatedly Call Out
Diners consistently highlight the well-seasoned, non-bloating broth and superior quality of the meat compared to standard store-bought alternatives.
Best for
fans of authentic Northern-style flavours
Signature detail
unique, house-made beef meatballs
Worth noting
lack of air conditioning or fans
The seasoned, Northern-style broth at Westend Vietnamese Foods delivers a deep, savory complexity that avoids the heavy, bloating saltiness found in lesser bowls. Homemade beef meatballs provide a unique, hand-crafted texture that elevates the entire experience, making the premium price point feel entirely justified. While you might sweat through a meal in the heat, the incredible depth of this pho makes it the only choice in South Brisbane for those seeking authentic, soul-warming flavors.
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Overwhelmingly PositiveReviews Analysed
964+
Restaurants Evaluated
2
Sentiment Score
100%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-13
Runners up
Top 2 around South Brisbane
- 02
MEBAMI Southbank
Reviewers praise the pho for its authentic, steaming hot broth and generous portions of beef that closely mimic flavors from Vietnam.
Shop 6/182 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
18 mentions
7.4
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Sources
2 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
16 mentions of "Pho" tied to Westend Vietnamese Foods.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.