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Pho Van

439 Nepean Hwy, Chelsea VIC 3196, Australia

Recommended by 12 people

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439 Nepean Hwy, Chelsea VIC 3196, Australia

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+61 3 8712 8941
HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 8:45 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 8:45 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 8:45 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 8:45 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 8:45 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 8:45 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:45 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pho Van

Pho Van serves colossal, steaming bowls of Vietnamese noodle soup packed with slow-simmered beef broth and noodles at unbeatable prices. Skipping modern dining frills for a relaxed 1980s takeaway setting, this Nepean Highway fixture delivers deep comfort without requiring a trip to Springvale. Locals head here for oversized bowls of pho tai and honey-glazed chicken ribs, rounding things off with slow-drip phin coffee brewed right over condensed milk at the table—just remember to bring cash.

  • Hearty pho bowls: Oversized portions of steaming beef and chicken noodle soup loaded with fresh herbs and generous cuts of meat.
  • Retro no-frills setting: Features classic wall menus and an unpretentious 1980s dining room focused squarely on fast, comforting plates.
  • Tableside drip coffee: Traditional drip coffee slowly filters tableside over sweet condensed milk to finish the meal.
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Why Choose Pho Van

Why bayside diners rely on Pho Van for authentic, generously portioned Vietnamese meals.

  • Deep, Authentic Pho Broths in Oversized Servings

    Diners receive massive portions of fresh noodles and broth with deep flavours at prices that match traditional hubs like Springvale.

    Beef pho was jam packed with deep flavours

    Dee Gaut

  • Generous Meat Portions and Affordable Bowls

    Hearty bowls arrive with exceptionally generous cuts of tender meat and clean, aromatic noodles that easily satisfy large appetites on a budget.

    The price is so reasonable, so much meat and so much noodle.

    Tiffany Dang

  • Warming Comfort for Quick Dine-In or Takeaway

    Locals find quick warmth and comfort from steaming bowls served promptly, whether dining inside or packing out generous takeaway containers.

    Had a lovely tasty hot soup, instantly warms you up.

    Marion Edwards

  • Convenient Bayside Alternative to Distant Hubs

    Chelsea locals save the long trip to major hubs like Springvale by enjoying dependable, high-standard Vietnamese food right on Nepean Highway.

    pho is dilicous especially when you can't be bothered driving down to Springvale.

    Glenn D

  • Tableside Slow-Drip Vietnamese Coffee

    Customers can complement their soup with traditional French-style slow-drip coffee individually brewed tableside over sweetened condensed milk.

    Also, can't go past the freshly brewed Vietnamese coffee at your table

    Jess Buck

  • Unpretentious Retro Diner Atmosphere

    The unpretentious, retro dining room offers straightforward service focused purely on piping hot food and familiar classic appetizers.

    The no frills 80sesque diner feel, honestly it kind of adds to the experience in a weird way

    Georgia

Signature Vietnamese noodle soups celebrated for rich broths and hearty servings

  • Beef Pho

    Beef pho was jam packed with deep flavours

    Dee Gaut

  • Chicken Pho

    we had an amazing experience with the beef pho and chicken pho

    Alexandra A

  • Pho Tai

    always ordered Pho Tai and the beef you wouldn’t believe it IT MELT IN YOUR MOUTH when you chew it

    Tiffany Dang

  • Rare Beef Pho

    the rare beef pho was my usual order

    Georgia

Before you head over

Practical advice on payments, portion sizing, and dining setup at Pho Van

  • Bring cash for payment

    The venue does not accept credit or debit cards, with signs noting cash only, so make sure to bring physical cash with you before arriving.

  • Prepare for outsized portions

    Bowls of pho come in very large serving sizes that can easily be overwhelming, so consider starting with a medium bowl or planning to share.

  • Opt for takeaway if you prefer

    If the retro, unadorned 1980s diner setting is not your preference, take advantage of takeaway ordering to enjoy the same generous noodle portions at home.

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