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Pho 121

121 Moray St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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121 Moray St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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+61 452 390 525
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pho 121

South Melbourne workers head to Moray Street for steaming pho and crackling pork bánh mì served in record time. Bowls arrive fragrant with star anise and simmered beef brisket, while the kitchen easily pivots to smoky char kway teow and laksa. Wait times rarely nudge past five minutes—making it an effortless midday run paired with an intense, slow-dripped cà phê sữa đá.

  • Signature Pho & Bánh Mì: Steaming beef brisket noodle soup with herbal, aromatic broth alongside crusty pork bánh mì.
  • Fast Lunch Turnaround: Rapid ticket times often clocked under five minutes, keeping hearty rice and noodle mains under $20.
  • Wok & Regional Variety: Covers pan-Asian wok staples like laksa, char kway teow, and nasi goreng alongside Vietnamese classics.
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Why Diners Choose Pho 121

From rich traditional pho to rapid workday lunches and kind neighborhood service, here is why South Melbourne locals rely on Pho 121.

  • Rich, Fragrant Vietnamese Pho

    Pho 121 slow-simmers authentic, deeply herbal broth with tender brisket and fresh rice noodles, earning top praise across Melbourne.

    Broth is rich and the noodles are perfectly cooked.

    N Y

  • Versatile Pan-Asian Cuisine Under One Roof

    A rare multi-regional kitchen executing Indonesian Nasi Goreng, Malaysian Laksa, and Char Kway Teow alongside traditional rice paper rolls.

    They can do everything from Vermicelli bowls to laksa to Nasi Goreng to Char Kway Teow to Pho to rice paper rolls.

    Lily McMillan-Merahi

  • Personalized Cafe Hospitality

    Thoughtful neighborhood warmth that includes handwritten notes wishing guests a better day and baristas who remember individual coffee orders.

    Received hand written note on my bag wishing me a better day which put a smile on my face.

    Jacqui Diamond

  • Welcoming, Kindhearted Hosts

    Warm, attentive owners and staff create an inviting atmosphere that brightens busy days with genuine care.

    I love the owners, they are so kind.

    Lyndon Keenan

  • Sub-Five-Minute Workday Lunch Turnaround

    Hot, freshly prepared lunch orders delivered in minutes right by South Melbourne workplaces, fitting seamlessly into busy lunch hours.

    always so quick to give you your food, you’ll typically never wait more than 5.

    Lily McMillan-Merahi

  • Flexible Lunch, Weekend, and Dinner Access

    Convenient daytime and newly expanded evening hours provide a dependable hot dining and takeout spot right in South Melbourne.

    I’m glad Pho 121 is open on Saturday and does dinner now!

    David Lee

Authentic Vietnamese soups, fresh rolls, and regional Asian lunchtime favorites

  • Pho

    This is the best Pho place in Melbourne. Have been to so many Vietnamese restaurants but this is number 1.

    David Lee

  • Rice Paper Rolls

    The fresh rice paper rolls are the best I've ever had!

    Annabel Pleasance

  • Crispy Pork Banh Mi

    I would recommend The crispy pork banh mi

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  • Nasi Goreng

    Try the Vermicelli bowl, rice paper rolls or the Nasi Goreng.

    Lily McMillan-Merahi

Before you head over

Practical tips on timing, daily breaks, and making the most of lunch and dinner service

  • Mind the Afternoon Break

    The kitchen closes for a break between 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM before reopening for dinner, so plan afternoon visits outside this window.

  • Beat the Workday Lunch Rush

    With mains consistently priced under $20 and prep times typically under 5 minutes, it is ideal for a fast, budget-friendly midday meal.

  • Dine In for Pho & Check Weekend Hours

    Enjoy your pho steaming hot dining in, and take advantage of extended Saturday lunchtime and evening dinner services.

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