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Old Man Pho Southbank - Vietnamese Restaurant

T2/1 Southbank Blvd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Recommended by 32 people

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Find Old Man Pho Southbank - Vietnamese Restaurant

T2/1 Southbank Blvd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

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61 497 899 899
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Old Man Pho Southbank - Vietnamese Restaurant

Old Man Pho delivers comforting Vietnamese noodle soups and quick street food in a sheltered Southbank enclave. Tucked away from pedestrian traffic, the courtyard dining area offers a calm lunch break or an easy pre-theatre meal. The kitchen pairs crisp roast pork banh mi and rice paper rolls with hearty beef pho served alongside fresh bean sprouts, mint, and sliced chilli. Diners drop in for a quick turnaround midday, sip on robust cà phê sữa đá, or settle into the evening with on-site karaoke.

  • Aromatic Pho & Street Eats: Hearty beef broth served alongside tender cuts, soft noodles, fresh mint, bean sprouts, and sliced chilli.
  • Sheltered Courtyard Dining: An enclosed open-air setting buffered by surrounding walls, offering a quiet respite from Southbank crowds.
  • Quick Midday Service: Fast table turnaround suited for office lunch breaks and casual pre-theatre meals.
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Why Diners Choose Old Man Pho Southbank

Discover why diners seek out Old Man Pho for comforting noodle soups, courtyard seating, and entertainment in Southbank.

  • Rich, Slow-Simmered Broths

    Simmered with care and balanced seasoning, the beef noodle soup delivers deep, authentic aromatics and tender brisket.

    The soup was outstanding. Rich, full of flavour, and clearly made with care.

    Lance Harvie

  • Generous Portions and High Value

    Hearty soup bowls and classic street food favorites provide generous, high-value portions accompanied by crisp, fresh garnishes.

    The broth was super tasty and the portions were really good value for money.

    Katie

  • A Peaceful Hideaway from City Hustle

    Tucked away from Southbank's busy pedestrian thoroughfares, the dining area offers a restful and peaceful culinary retreat.

    A little hide away Oasis .

    Rosco Laurenson

  • Warming Comfort on Chilly Days

    Steaming pho and aromatic spiced dishes provide warming physical comfort on brisk Melbourne days.

    The soup was very flavourful and its the perfect thing to have on a rainy day.

    Porky Lee

  • Secluded Courtyard Dining

    Surrounding buildings wall in a shaded outdoor courtyard, creating a cool, relaxed alfresco dining space hidden from traffic.

    secret courtyard that only the pros know about

    Ali “Jeff” Jafari

  • Interactive In-Store Karaoke

    In-venue karaoke equipment adds a playful, participatory element to evening meals and group get-togethers.

    What’s best is there is also karaoke in store!!!!

    Leo T

Beloved traditional noodle soups and street food classics

  • Beef Pho

    Ordered their beef pho, and the broth was delightfully flavorful and aromatic, with a rich and well-balanced taste.

    Ju

  • Danang Noodles

    The Danang Noodle was really good!

    Raymond S Harmawan

  • Chicken Pho

    We ordered the Chicken Pho and trust me, medium for $13 is the perfect serving size.

    Sreerag Nampoothiri K

  • BBQ Pork Banh Mi

    We got the bbq pork banh mi and beef pho, and both were SUPER TASTY! The meat in the banh mi was juicy and tender, complemented by the perfect savoury sauce.

    Porky Lee

Other favorites

Specialty beverages and appetizers to complement your meal

  • Lemongrass Iced Tea

    The lemongrass iced tea was quite refreshing

    Vanessa Wong-Lee

  • Vietnamese Iced Coffee

    your Vietnamese iced coffee is delicious

    cheryle maes

  • Avocado Smoothie

    I love the avocado smoothie, not too sweet.

    Hen

  • Coconut Prawns

    We ordered the coconut prawns to start as well as the grilled pork rice paper rolls which were all made fresh and tasted so good!

    Tanisha Tapley-Dorsey

Before you head over

Practical tips for dining, timing, and seating at Old Man Pho Southbank.

  • Plan around peak lunch and theatre rushes

    The venue gets quite busy during lunch and peak evening hours in central Southbank. Drop in early or schedule an easy pre-theatre or work lunch to ensure prompt seating.

  • Order early for popular specials

    Popular specialty dishes like the braised pork belly on rice can sell out by evening service, so consider ordering staple beef or chicken pho as reliable backups.

  • Seek out the sheltered courtyard seating

    For a calmer meal away from indoor bustle, choose the enclosed outdoor courtyard, which offers shaded and cooler seating shielded by surrounding buildings.

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