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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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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.
What's On at Hủ Tiếu Gõ Ông Mập
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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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
Most popular items
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
Before you head over
Practical advice on seating, digital ordering, and parking for your visit
Arrive early to avoid peak wait times
The dining room seats roughly 25 to 30 people and features a narrow layout that fills up rapidly, leading to substantial queues during peak times. Arrive early or outside rush hours, particularly when dining with children.
Use table QR ordering and enjoy free tea
Once seated, place your order directly from your phone using the table QR code for quick service, and enjoy the complimentary pandan tea set out on each table.
Park at the rear of the restaurant
Take advantage of the parking situated directly at the rear of the restaurant to avoid hunting for street spaces along busy Ballarat Road.
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