Footscray’s No-Fuss Pho Favourite

Right in the heart of Footscray’s buzzing Vietnamese food scene, Pho Hung Vuong does exactly what you want it to—serves up steaming bowls of pho that land every time. No gimmicks, no reinventions—just deep, fragrant broth, silky noodles, and all the condiments your heart (and bowl) desires.

It’s the kind of place where service is brisk, the tables are always full, and the food does the talking. From 9am until close, there’s a constant hum of regulars and first-timers diving into their morning bowl or late lunch. Pho’s not just for dinner here—it’s breakfast, too, if you're up early enough.

Pho done properly

Pick your size—small, medium, or large—and get ready for a broth that’s rich without being heavy, layered with spice, and packed with flavour. Whether you’re into rare beef, brisket, tendon or tripe, it’s all sliced just-so and served over springy noodles, with all the usual suspects on the side: fresh herbs, lime, chilli, sprouts, and sauces to tweak it your way.

And that chilli oil? Garlicky, punchy, and borderline addictive.

Beyond the soup

While pho is the main draw, there’s plenty else going on. The menu sticks to the hits: crispy grilled chicken with broken rice, cold vermicelli salads, and crackling spring rolls that wrap perfectly into lettuce leaves with a dunk in nuoc cham.

Wash it all down with a three-colour bean drink (part dessert, part refreshment), a sweet longan tea, or even an avocado smoothie if you’re feeling adventurous. Sweet, strange, satisfying.

No pretense

There’s no mood lighting, no curated playlists—just the clang of chopsticks, clouds of steam, and a dining room that never really stops moving. It’s busy in the best way: servers weaving through tight spaces, bowls flying from kitchen to table, regulars chatting across dishes. It’s fast, loud, and completely unbothered by trends.

Menus come in Vietnamese and English, service is quick, and the pace never drops.

A local rhythm

Pho Hung Vuong isn’t chasing clout. It’s just doing what it’s always done: serving proper food to hungry people. It’s the sort of place you keep in your back pocket—for early mornings, late lunches, or whenever you need something hot, hearty, and full of flavour.

It’s a Footscray fixture for a reason—steady, satisfying, and always worth the wait.