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Pho A Gogo

161 Clarendon St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

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161 Clarendon St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

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+61 416 125 215
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pho A Gogo

South Melbourne pho seekers know the ritual—ring the buzzer at the locked Clarendon Street entrance and wait to be greeted. Inside, Duke runs the floor with spirited multilingual banter and upfront ordering before sending out restorative bowls of slow-simmered broth layered with tender sliced beef and springy noodles. Regulars know to scan the wall for the house drink: freshly pressed mandarin juice squeezed straight from the owner's garden.

  • Doorbell Admission: Guests ring a doorbell at the locked entrance and place orders before being seated in the dining room.
  • Slow-Simmered Broth: Broth simmered for hours delivers a clean, comforting base for generous cuts of beef and fresh herbs.
  • Backyard Mandarin Juice: Housemade seasonal juice pressed directly from mandarins grown in Duke's personal garden.
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Why Choose Pho A Gogo

Discover the authentic pho, personal hospitality, and distinctive atmosphere that define Pho A Gogo.

  • Slow-Simmered, Nourishing Broth

    Broths are simmered with care for hours, yielding clean, rich, and nourishing pho that leaves diners feeling comforted rather than heavy.

    The broth is extremely light, clean and nourishing.

    Johann Kim

  • Garden-Harvested Mandarin Juice

    Guests can pair their warm bowls of noodles with fresh, refreshing specialty house juice made directly with fruit harvested from the owner's garden.

    I also really enjoyed the homemade juice made with mandarins from the owners garden which I thought was so nice!!

    Maggie Ma

  • Warm, Engaging Host Presence

    Duke welcomes every table with playful conversation, lively music, and genuine warmth that instantly turns first-time visitors into regulars.

    put some Bollywood tunes and kept coming back and engaging with much warmth.

    Nitin G

  • Familiar Cultural Connection

    Sharing a shared cultural language and fond memories of Hong Kong creates an immediate, welcoming bond for Cantonese speakers.

    The boss could speak Cantonese, which made us feel at home.

    Meris Wong

  • Speakeasy-Style Doorbell Entry

    An intentional locked-door buzzer entry creates an intimate, protected speakeasy-style vibe before diners step into the dining room.

    This hidden gem has an authentic feel starting with the speak-easy doorbell upon entry.

    Nicko3580

  • Curated, Controlled Atmosphere

    Personal door screening and upfront ordering ensure the family-run dining space stays peaceful, unhurried, and comfortable for everyone inside.

    The door is locked, and before you can enter, you’ll be asked through the window whether you’re dining in or taking away. Only after that will they let you in.

    Nanana

Signature Vietnamese noodle soups crafted with slow-simmered broth

  • Pho

    the pho was delicious- perfect for a rainy day

    Maggie Ma

  • Sliced rare beef pho

    I ordered sliced rare beef pho and it was phenomenal. The soup was delicious.

    ruby low

  • Chicken pho

    I had the chicken pho and it was fragrant and delicious and healthy.

    Johann Kim

  • Special beef combination Pho

    Had the prawn spring rolls and the special beef combination Pho. While my friend wasn’t able to finish her’s ; I couldn’t stop.

    Nitin G

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitable gestures and personal quirks that define dining at Pho A Gogo

  • Garden-Grown Mandarin Juice & Fresh Fruit

    Duke personally harvests mandarins from his own garden to press fresh, house-made juice and offer fresh fruit directly to guests.

  • Speakeasy-Style Doorbell Entry

    Guests arrive to a speakeasy-style locked entrance and doorbell buzzer, where the host greets and screens visitors before ushering them inside.

  • Multilingual Banter and Hong Kong Connections

    Duke connects with patrons across multiple languages, bonding over fluent Cantonese banter, Hong Kong reminiscences, and Vietnamese conversation.

  • Personalized Soundtrack and Tableside Humor

    The owner customises the room's energy to match diners, switching up personal playlists and cueing up tracks to spark lively tableside laughs.

Before you head over

Practical advice on entry screening, ordering steps, and dining highlights at Pho A Gogo.

  • Arrival & Door Entry

    The front entrance is locked and operates like a speakeasy; wait patiently by the door or ring the bell once, as staff will screen whether you are dining in or taking away before letting you inside.

  • Upfront Ordering & Payment

    Guests order and pay for their food upfront when entering the venue, so be prepared with your meal decisions and payment method before taking a seat.

  • Garden Drinks & Friendly Banter

    Look out for the house special mandarin juice made with fresh fruit from the owner's garden, and don't hesitate to say hello or chat in Cantonese or Vietnamese.

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