8 ranked Vietnamese dishes14,587+ reviews analysedUpdated 2026-08-07

Vietnamese restaurantsin South Melbourne

The strongest Vietnamese places in South Melbourne, organised by the dishes people actually search for: chả giò, noodle, cà phê sữa đá, phở, vermicelli, bánh mì and cơm tấm.

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14,587+

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Vietnamese rankings in South Melbourne

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BiteRankedchả giò photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 8.2

Best chả giò

Best chả giò in South Melbourne

Vietnamese · South Melbourne

Pho Vietnam Yummy

Customers consistently praise Huy’s Kitchen for delivering a perfectly executed chả giò, highlighting the quality of the filling and the crispness of the pastry.

crisp exteriordelicious fillingperfectly fried

Mentions

Sentiment

89%

Reviews

3,623+

BiteRankednoodle photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 7.7

Best noodle

Best noodle in South Melbourne

Vietnamese · South Melbourne

Pho Om

Customers consistently praise Pho Om's broth, describing it as rich and deeply flavorful – a clear standout amongst the South Melbourne noodle options.

Fragrant brothDelicious noodlesGenerous portions

Mentions

Sentiment

40%

Reviews

2,299+

BiteRankedcà phê sữa đá photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 7.7

Best cà phê sữa đá

Best cà phê sữa đá in South Melbourne

Vietnamese · South Melbourne

Ba Ba Rolls

Generally, customers appreciate the refreshing combination of strong coffee and sweet condensed milk – a reliably satisfying beverage.

iced coffeesweet drinkstrong flavour

Mentions

Sentiment

83%

Reviews

1,850+

BiteRankedphở photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 10.0

Best phở

Best phở in South Melbourne

Vietnamese · South Melbourne

Pho Om

Reviewers overwhelmingly highlight the exceptional quality of the broth, frequently complemented by fresh ingredients and generous portions.

Rich aromatic brothTender beef brisketFresh herbs

Mentions

Sentiment

92%

Reviews

1,667+

BiteRankedvermicelli photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 7.8

Best vermicelli

Best vermicelli in South Melbourne

Vietnamese · South Melbourne

Pho 121

Customers consistently praise the quality and taste of the noodles, alongside a well-balanced flavour profile.

Fresh noodlesAuthentic flavourGenerous portions

Mentions

Sentiment

67%

Reviews

1,667+

BiteRankedbánh mì photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 10.0

Best bánh mì

Best bánh mì in South Melbourne

Vietnamese · South Melbourne

Pho Om

While some found portions smaller than expected, the overall sentiment highlights a strong preference for quality ingredients and a satisfyingly full roll.

crispy breadduck bánh mìBBQ pork filling

Mentions

Sentiment

78%

Reviews

1,474+

BiteRankedcơm tấm photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 7.4

Best cơm tấm

Best cơm tấm in South Melbourne

Vietnamese · South Melbourne

Pho Om

Most reviewers commend Pho Om's cơm tấm for its robust flavours and generous serving sizes, suggesting it’s a reliable choice for a hearty meal.

authentic tastegenerous portionsdelicious sauce

Mentions

Sentiment

33%

Reviews

1,024+

BiteRankedBún bò Huế photo unavailableWe could not verify a genuine dish photo for this restaurant.

Score 7.2

Best Bún bò Huế

Best Bún bò Huế in South Melbourne

Vietnamese · South Melbourne

PHO DUNG

While some found the beef slightly dry, many appreciated the depth of flavour in PHO DUNG’s signature broth.

Rich brothGenerous beef portionsFlavourful experience

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Reviews

983+

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Top winners

Pho Vietnam YummyPho OmBa Ba RollsPho 121PHO DUNG

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