← New searchOur pick · 3 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-02
Best pho in South Yarra
Compare 3 ranked candidates for pho in South Yarra, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.
Plan your visit to Rock Pho
497 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
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 South Yarra
- 1Rock PhoSouth YarraRock Pho’s rare beef and brisket pho features exceptionally tender slices of beef swimming in a fragrant...9.2
- 2madam saigon baguetteSouth Yarramadam saigon baguette is a top-rated spot for pho in South Yarra.7.7
- 3Matilda 159 DomainSouth YarraMatilda 159 Domain is a top-rated spot for pho in South Yarra.7.0
Vietnamese · South Yarra
497 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
Rock Pho
Rock Pho’s rare beef and brisket pho features exceptionally tender slices of beef swimming in a fragrant, deeply flavorful broth, subtly spiced with herbs and aromatics. Reviewers praise generous portions, particularly the inclusion of two sizable spring rolls and fresh toppings, alongside the expertly charred satay chicken skewers, delivering a comforting and satisfying meal. Located in South Yarra, Rock Pho stands apart with its authentic Vietnamese flavors and attentive service, offering a genuinely impressive pho experience that rivals those found in Melbourne’s best Vietnamese restaurants.
Winner Verdict
Very PositiveScore
9.2
Mentions
83
Sentiment
94%
Plan the visit
Price
$20-40 per person (283 reports)
Hours
Closed - Opens 11 am Sat
Phone
03) 9824 1631
Dated dish reviews
How it holds over time
Based on the recent surge in overwhelmingly positive feedback, Rock Pho appears to be maintaining a strong reputation for its pho. The increasing number of customers praising the flavour and quality, including mentions of dishes like ‘rare beef and brisket pho’, suggests a consistent standard that's been well-received over the past year.
1–4 years ago
89%
positive across 18 dated dish reviews
Last 12 months
94%
positive across 54 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)
Overwhelmingly Positive60 of 93 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 33 older).
This dataset contains 3 ranked candidates and 1,293 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 83 recorded dish mentions are associated with Rock Pho. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.
How scores, review counts and update dates work →
Runners up
Top 3 around South Yarra
- 02
madam saigon baguette
madam saigon baguette is a top-rated spot for pho in South Yarra.
350 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
↓7.7
9 mentions
- 03
Matilda 159 Domain
Matilda 159 Domain is a top-rated spot for pho in South Yarra.
159 Domain Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
↓7.0
1 mentions
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pho in South Yarra?
Rock Pho in South Yarra is currently ranked #1 for pho in South Yarra, among 3 candidates in our available dataset. Rock Pho’s rare beef and brisket pho features exceptionally tender slices of beef swimming in a fragrant, deeply flavorful broth, subtly spiced with herbs and aromatics. Reviewers praise generous portions, particularly the inclusion of two sizable spring rolls and fresh toppings, alongside the expertly charred satay chicken skewers, delivering a comforting and satisfying meal.
Which other pho places in South Yarra come close?
madam saigon baguette, Matilda 159 Domain 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 South Yarra 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.