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Hủ Tiếu Gõ Ông Mập

2/203 Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

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2/203 Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

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+61 451 942 294
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Hủ Tiếu Gõ Ông Mập

Footscray queues form early for this snug diner turning out Southern Vietnamese soul food with serious depth. Bowls of signature hủ tiếu gõ arrive piping hot—bone broth sweetened by hours on the stove, loaded with springy shrimp meatballs and salted egg beef balls. Regulars come back just as often for the ốc spread. Shell-on sea snails tossed in garlic butter or coconut sauce hit the table alongside crusty bread meant for wiping the plates clean. Dining quarters run tight, orders fly through table QR codes, and every setup gets complimentary iced pandan tea.

  • Signature Hủ Tiếu Gõ: Simmered bone broth ladled over chewy noodles with fresh shrimp meatballs and salted egg beef balls.
  • Street-Style Ốc Menu: Sea snails prepared in rich garlic butter, coconut cream, or tamarind sauce, served with bread for dipping.
  • Bustling Neighbourhood Atmosphere: Tight, energetic Footscray room with fast phone ordering and complimentary pandan tea on every table.
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Why Dine at Hủ Tiếu Gõ Ông Mập

Discover what makes this Footscray destination Melbourne's favorite spot for authentic hủ tiếu gõ and street seafood.

  • Slow-Simmered Sweet Bone Broth

    Bowls feature naturally sweet, long-simmered bone broth with springy noodles, pork ribs, and crispy shallots.

    The highlight here is undoubtedly the broth, clear, slightly sweet from the long-simmered bones, and incredibly fragrant.

    Trinh Mỹ

  • Handmade Salted Egg & Shrimp Meatballs

    The kitchen crafts house-made beef balls with salted egg yolk alongside fresh shrimp and pork meatballs rather than mass-produced frozen meat.

    Meatballs fresh, good bite, not the sad frozen kind.

    Tieu

  • Authentic Street-Style Sea Snails

    Hard-to-find sea snail dishes prepared in rich garlic butter, salted egg, or coconut sauces served alongside bread for soaking.

    The Salted Egg Snails were the highlight, especially with the fresh bread to soak up the sauce.

    Yan Lai

  • Complimentary Pandan Tea at Every Table

    Fresh pandan tea is served at each table without charge, providing a refreshing traditional pairing for hearty dishes.

    There’s also pandan tea as complimentary on each table which is a nice touch.

    Jay Cao

  • Deeply Comforting Winter Warmth

    Warm, rich noodle bowls and fragrant simmered broth offer comforting solace on chilly Melbourne evenings.

    We also paired them with their signature noodle dish, which was incredibly comforting and the perfect winter warmer.

    IG - ddavidshi

  • Nostalgic Vietnamese Street Market Vibe

    Traditional hủ tiếu gõ flavors recreate the nostalgic atmosphere of night market street corners for homesick diners and newcomers alike.

    This spot captures the nostalgic essence of a traditional Vietnamese night market perfectly.

    Huỳnh Nguyễn Gia Hân

Signature Vietnamese street noodles and specialty snail dishes

  • Shrimp Meatball Hủ Tiếu Gõ

    Shrimp meatball version, broth was so good I almost asked what was in it. Meatballs fresh, good bite, not the sad frozen kind.

    Tieu

  • Snails in Garlic Butter

    We ordered the snails in garlic butter and they definitely did not disappoint as it was so full of flavor.

    IG - ddavidshi

  • Beef Ball with Salted Egg

    The beef ball with salted egg was a good highlight for me.

    Cecilia Van Lam

  • Salted Egg Snails

    The Salted Egg Snails were the highlight, especially with the fresh bread to soak up the sauce.

    Yan Lai

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of snail dishes can you order?

The venue offers a dedicated snail menu with options such as sea snails in salted egg sauce, garlic butter, tamarind, or coconut cream. Guests frequently pair these dishes with fresh crusty bread to dip into the rich sauces.

Do you need to plan ahead to avoid wait times?

Expect a cozy, compact dining room that fills up quickly during peak lunch and dinner services, often resulting in lines outside. To avoid queues or tight seating, plan to arrive before noon or right as evening service begins around 5:00 PM.

How does table ordering work?

Diners can order conveniently from their phone using table QR codes. Complimentary pandan tea is also provided for guests at the tables.

What toppings come with the signature hủ tiếu noodle soup?

The menu includes house-made beef balls—notably stuffed with salted egg yolk—as well as pork bone, sliced pork, pork ribs, and fresh shrimp meatballs, served with generous portions of noodles and aromatic bone broth.

Is there parking available on-site?

Yes, parking is available at the rear of the restaurant, alongside both free and paid parking options in the surrounding area.

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