AJ's Vietnamese, Charlotte Street Cbd
13 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/brisbane17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
AJ's Vietnamese on Charlotte Street draws recommendations for pho, with individual diners praising the special pho and spicy beef. One regular likes its quick, no-frills character; another enjoys the pho despite dated decor. Dissenters describe disappointing bowls and visits, including one who strongly prefers Inala. A separate commenter praises its reliability and fair pricing.
Address
AJ Vietnamese Noodle House, 70 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Pho, Special pho, Spicy beef
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Inside-Sandwich3221 in r/brisbane · May 2024consistency
Says the food has never disappointed them and, in their view, is reasonably priced.
- Recommendsu/djtech2 in r/brisbane · Apr 2025taste
Says it looks dodgy but the food is very good.
- Caveatu/chonox in r/brisbane · Apr 2025taste
Thinks their pho is bad compared to Inala.
- Recommendsu/cholerexsammy in r/brisbane · May 2024
Recommends AJ's Vietnamese on Charlotte Street.
- Recommendsu/No-Satisfaction8425 in r/brisbane · Apr 2025taste
Feels the decor is dated but rates the pho as amazing.
- Recommendsu/Fuzzy_Pineapple_2468 in r/brisbane · Apr 2025
Came to post the same recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Sea-Cellist4709 in r/brisbane · Apr 2025
Agrees with the parent recommendation.
- Caveatu/wombatsass in r/brisbane · Apr 2025
Was unimpressed by their visit to AJ's.
Show all 17 cited comments
- Recommendsu/krispt79 in r/brisbane · Apr 2025taste
Says the special pho is pretty good.
- Recommendsu/2littleducks in r/brisbane · May 2024
Calls it their clear favourite for a quick, no-frills pho in the CBD.
- Recommendsu/makeup12345678 in r/brisbane · Jan 2024value
Calls AJ's Vietnamese plain-looking but good and cheap, and recommends it on that basis.
- Recommendsu/Imiss4chan69 in r/brisbane · Apr 2025taste
Says it has no competition.
- Caveatu/edwardtrooperOL in r/brisbane · Apr 2025
Tried it after seeing queues and rated it poorly.
- Caveatu/MitchEatsYT in r/brisbane · Apr 2025taste
A Vietnamese friend said the food was bad.
- Recommendsu/I_COMPLETE_ME in r/brisbane · May 2024
Lists AJ Vietnamese Noodle House on Charlotte Street among their picks.
- Recommendsu/catworship in r/brisbane · Apr 2025
Says you have to try it.
- Recommendsu/OptimusRex in r/brisbane · Nov 2025taste
Partial to this city noodle house; says its spicy beef dish is acceptable.
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