Pho HQ - Food VIC

3 /5 Brian Anderton: Very disappointing. Large takeaway order, food was average at best. Most things were cold, especially the har gow and ginger prawn entrees. The satay sauce was like congealed plain gravy with peanut chunks, no spice at all. The lemon chicken sauce tasted like a weak orange sauce - very weird. Char Kway Teow was like a congealed lump of goo with bits of meat, barely warm. Prawn and pork spring rolls were quite good however. Singapore noodles were good but lacking in flavor. I added some soy and curry powder and they were then quite nice. Salt and pepper calamari was just ok, at least it was hot. 3 stars is kind honestly.

5 /5 Cheryl Bui: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This Vietnamese restaurant is an absolute delight, offering an impressive range of authentic dishes that showcase the heart and soul of Vietnamese cuisine. They truly excel in staples like pho and stir-fried noodles, the pho boasts a rich, aromatic broth that’s deeply comforting, while the stir-fried noodles are perfectly cooked with just the right balance of texture and flavour. Every dish is fresh, vibrant, and beautifully presented, reflecting both care and skill in the kitchen. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a lively yet relaxed energy that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy your meal. The staff are kind and attentive, providing genuinely good service, even during busy periods, they ensure every customer feels looked after. Overall, it’s a wonderful dining experience that combines authentic flavours, a welcoming environment, and a true sense of Vietnamese hospitality.

1 /5 Angela BG: Don’t waste your money! The service is a clear reflection of the food quality. The lady at the counter has no customer service skills, this not being the first time I visit the place. I went for takeaway last Saturday night and ordered the beef pho. When I got home, I was shocked to find the meat completely raw (as you can see in the photo). The broth was already cold, and I live only two minutes away from the restaurant. I had to cook the meat and reheat the broth myself. There was no flavour or even salt at all. Completely lame and tasteless. Plus, what’s the point of paying for takeaway if you end up cooking it at home? It’s no surprise this place was empty, while every other restaurant on the same street was full of people. Edit after the response from the owner: * There isnt such option of full cooked beef on your Pho menu. All beef options include rare beef, different to raw beef, which is the type of beef I received. *The broth wasnt going to cook the meat as cold as it was. And as I mentioned before, I live only 2 minutes by car away from the restaurant, so I dont think thats enough time for a broth to reach almost room temperature. *It was defitnely dinner time, as all the other restaurants were full of people, except this one with not even one dining in customer, which should had told me something, but I still insisted in buying from here - clearly a mistake.

5 /5 Tim Kim: This place is nothing short of amazing. Here for a short trip in Melbourne but I’m here everyday cause the place is home style friendly and serve food that taste authentic and delicious even for a visitor like me coming from Hong Kong. My favorite dish is the special fried rice, the “wok index” we call in Asian culture is strong on this one. Will come back again if I have another chance. Thank you.

1 /5 Lebigmac: Probably the most disappointing meal of the year - and Im writing this mid December! I had the mixed seafood with lemon grass and chilli for take away, and when I was home and took the container out of the bag, I already thought wow, that looks very underwhelming. This feeling turned into anger when I tried the first bits. By far the most boring "taste" Ive had in a long time. At that time my expectations were already low, but I have to say I probably had comparable results when I made my first attempts of Asian cooking when I was in my early twenties. I drowned it in salt and soy sauce to get at least some taste out of it. Apart from that, the amount of seafood was very disappointing. I counted 3 prawns, 3 small pieces of muddy tasting fish, 1 or 2 pieces of rubber that were probably supposed to be squid and finally 3 pieces of an unknown substance that was pressed into a tofu like form. Completely ridiculous if you consider the price of $30. Definitely a never-again experience. Had I known what to expect, I would have paid $10 to not have it. Reply to your reply: If that doesnt sound like an AI generated standard reply... I guess the amount of effort that went into that reply is about the same as the amount of effort that went into cooking the dish. It is also very surprising to read that apparently you tried to offer me a free meal but I refused to take the call. As I never called you, Id be very surprised if you knew my number. As a reward for this blatant lie, let me adjust the service rating to 1 star also. Youre welcome.