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How we read reviews →Melbourne CBD pho institution: rich bone broth, huge portions, and a famously generous owner.
Bustling, no-frills CBD noodle house with tightly packed tables and a steady lunchtime queue. come for the broth, not the elbow room.
Owner known for spontaneous extras. free bananas, complimentary soup top-ups, bonus meatballs and coffee for regulars; QR-code ordering with a small service surcharge.
Praised repeatedly by Vietnamese diners as tasting genuinely like home, with several reviewers noting the broth's classic pho flavour and depth.
Split opinion on value. most call the bowls generous for around $17-22, but several reviewers felt beef-heavy bowls were light on meat for the price.
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