Niddrie Pho

Cosy Niddrie Vietnamese spot with standout pho broth and a broad menu beyond noodles

A beautifully decorated, cosy restaurant on Keilor Rd with soft lighting and elegant touches that consistently surprise first-time visitors who expected a standard Vietnamese joint. Reviewers describe it as nourishing for the soul. the interior draws people in from the street and sets the scene for a comforting meal.

House-made chilli oil (noted by one reviewer as sublime). Both raw and cooked beef options for pho. staff ask for your preference. Vegan broth option available for vegetarian pho. Staff noted to proactively make spring roll dipping sauce vegan without being asked. Extensive vegan menu noted by one reviewer. Clean venue with hairnets worn by kitchen staff.

Authentic Vietnamese home-style cooking is the recurring description. 'authentically home made, fresh and comforting'. The pho broth technique (star anise-balanced, clear and deep) draws Vietnamese-background reviewers as validators. Spring rolls with fresh prawn are noted. One Vietnamese-background reviewer praised the pho over many Melbourne competitors.

Good value for the quality of the pho broth and portion sizes. a full meal with drinks for two comes in well under $50 in most accounts. Some reviewers note dishes can trend salty, and a minority find prices higher than expected for the area, but the majority rate it as reasonably priced.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.