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Pholklore

238 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia

Recommended by 77 people

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238 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia

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61 3 5222 8400
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pholklore

Pholklore delivers high-energy Vietnamese fusion on Pakington Street, serving aromatic broths and snappy street snacks at a relentless pace. The space hums like a bustling night market—soundtracks bumping, drinks flowing, and communal tables turning over quickly without bookings. Diners lean heavily into the creative mash-ups, from prawn toast bao and chicken katsu rice paper rolls to deep bowls of laksa crossed with pho. Digital QR code ordering keeps the floor running seamlessly, sending out plates within minutes. Regulars point newcomers toward the black garlic beef pho, ladled piping hot over tender cuts and fresh herbs.

  • Inventive Vietnamese Fusion: Creative mash-ups rotate alongside street classics, including prawn toast bao, salmon starters, and hybrid laksa pho.
  • Seamless Walk-In Pace: Walk-in dining with rapid counter and QR table ordering moves lines quickly even during peak rush.
  • Deep, Fragrant Broths: Slow-simmered beef, chicken, and vegetarian broths arrive stacked with rice noodles and fresh herbs.
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Why Dine at Pholklore

Discover why locals and visitors head to Geelong West for fresh Vietnamese fusion, vibrant energy, and seamless casual dining.

  • Creative Vietnamese Fusion Street Dishes

    Pholklore serves distinctive hybrid dishes like laksa x pho, prawn toast bao, and black garlic beef pho alongside classic street staples.

    very interesting fusion mix, i personally like it and thought it worked well, was different but tasty.

    Hungry Piglet

  • Rich Broths & Fresh Herbal Flavours

    Guests enjoy vibrant rice paper rolls, crisp salads, and pho crafted with fragrant herbs and deeply simmered, comforting broths.

    The pho broth was rich and comforting, and the crispy chicken salad and rice paper rolls were amazing too.

    Ushan Liyanarachchi

  • Frictionless Walk-In & QR Code Ordering

    Diners can drop in without planning ahead, using speedy QR code digital ordering or walk-up counter service for prompt table delivery.

    Ordering via QR code is so simple or you can go up to order. Either way, your food is with you very quickly.

    Liz Ryan

  • Fast Pace for Spontaneous Dining

    With high-turnover tables and rapid kitchen service, visitors receive fresh, generously portioned meals with minimal wait time.

    for the amount of people they serve, they’ve got a great system and I’ve never had to wait longer than 15 minutes

    Angela Ling

  • Lively Setting for Social Gatherings

    A high-spirited, energetic setting makes the restaurant a natural choice for casual get-togethers over shareable dishes and drinks.

    The vibes are high here. Great place to bring a few friends or family and have a good time.

    james cannatelli

  • Generous Group-Friendly Feasts

    Generous portions and shareable starters like prawn toast bao and cocktails cater effortlessly to groups of friends and family.

    We had a group of 9 people and we all left with happy full tummies and big smiles on our faces.

    The Nancy Denis Show

Fresh bowls and creative street-food favorites that define the dining experience.

  • Beef Pho

    The pho broth was rich and comforting, with tender slices of beef and perfectly cooked noodles.

    Lucas Benjamin

  • Crispy Spring Rolls

    The spring rolls were crispy on the outside and packed with a tasty filling.

    Lucas Benjamin

  • Laksa x Pho

    i got the laksa x pho and liked the different combinations available and the abundance of vegetarian options

    Hungry Piglet

  • Prawn Toast Bao

    the prawn toast bao were a standout, we’d never had anything like it before!

    Laura Hoffner

Frequently Asked Questions

Arrive Early to Beat the Rush

Pholklore operates on a walk-in basis without advance bookings and gets packed quickly even on weeknights. Arrive around 5:30 pm or outside peak meal rushes to grab a table without waiting.

Order via QR Code or Counter

Skip the wait by ordering right from your phone using table QR codes, or head straight to the counter if you prefer ordering in person. Both paths keep your meal arriving fast.

Explore Fusion Specials and Vegan Options

Look beyond traditional beef noodle soup to try unique fusion dishes like laksa x pho, prawn toast bao, and black garlic beef pho, alongside extensive vegetarian and vegan choices.

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