Pho Co Hien

St Albans' cult pho specialist, famous for 20-hour Northern-style broth and free-range chicken pho.

No-frills, brightly lit Vietnamese noodle house. clean and functional rather than atmospheric, filling with regulars during lunch and dinner rushes.

Broth simmered for 20 hours according to staff, house-made pickled garlic and chilli sauce from a hand-selected chilli blend, free table tea, a full condiment spread, and. unusually. proper soup spoons.

Reviewers, including native Vietnamese speakers, repeatedly praise the authentic Northern Vietnamese (pho Bac) style. a lighter, less sweet broth than the Southern style more common in Melbourne. with the owner personally explaining his sourcing and process to interested diners.

Most reviewers call it good value for generous portions, though a handful flagged it as pricier than other St Albans pho shops, with one $20 takeaway bowl called excessive.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.