Pho Chu The, Footscray
11 people recommendvia r/melbourne11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Pho Chu The recommendations span Footscray and Richmond, represented here by the source-named Footscray restaurant. Footscray commenters praise its broth, with one describing years of consistent meals and another preferring it to Pho Hung Vuong. Richmond also has explicit supporters. Some commenters like the lighter soup style; one Footscray diner notes that the tendon can be undercooked. The pooled recommendations do not imply identical bowls at both locations.
Address
Phở Chú Thể - Uncle The's, 92 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
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/Master-Image4087 in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Lists it as a favourite for beef or chicken pho.
- Recommendsu/fremeer in r/melbourne · May 2026taste
Says it is popular and some people prefer its lighter flavour.
- Recommendsu/melb_food_finds in r/melbourne · Mar 2026taste
Commenter says the Footscray branch is solid, though the Richmond one is their favourite.
- Recommendsu/One_Consideration900 in r/melbourne · May 2025
Says this Richmond pho place deserves a visit.
- Recommendsu/locle1294 in r/melbourne · May 2026
Names this Richmond branch as the pick.
- Recommendsu/kheywen in r/melbourne · May 2025portion
Thinks the Richmond branch is better, with more meat in the bowl.
- Recommendsu/Tinori23 in r/melbourne · May 2026taste
Says their family has eaten here for decades and the taste hasn't changed; prefers it to Pho Hung Vuong.
- Recommendsu/mavefromdelburn in r/melbourne · May 2025taste
Ranks this Footscray spot as their top Melbourne pick; praises broth, affordability and speed.
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- Recommendsu/Seachicken in r/melbourne · May 2025taste
Agrees; praises the consistent broth and calls it their first stop back in town, minor tendon quibble.
- Recommendsu/Necessary_Jump_3705 in r/melbourne · Apr 2024taste
Described as a local favourite for pho.
- Recommendsu/ExecutiveStory- in r/melbourne · May 2026
Agrees and calls it the best in Richmond.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.