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Winter Warmers: The Best Pho in Adelaide
Here's the best pho Adelaide has to offer on a cold day. These Vietnamese restaurants serving the comforting noodle soup dish will warm you up in a jiffy.
As the weather takes a chilly turn, our stomachs stop rumbling for refreshing dishes like salads and sashimi, and instead we start craving warm, comforting food that is good for the body and the soul. One winter meal that’s top of mind for us is pho. The combination of the broth, protein, toppings and silky rice noodles fills us up just right and leaves us warm from the inside out.
In the mood for a big bowl of pho? We’ve found the best pho in Adelaide for you to enjoy. Don’t worry, you can thank us later, with a full belly.
NNQ Express
Put your trust in the 20+ years of expertly crafted Vietnamese dishes at NNQ. You can roll your cold rolls, feast on a beef banquet with friends, become acquainted with traditional dishes or enjoy a delicious bowl of pho filled with vegetables, meats and incredible flavours. This eatery has cemented itself as one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Adelaide, and even though the beloved city store on Gouger Street has closed its doors, you can still get a taste of NNQ Express in Henley Beach! Pho and cold rolls by the beach, anyone?
646 Grange Road, Henley Beach
The Spot Adelaide
When someone says “I know a spot”, you get excited. What could be in store with a confident claim like that? The Spot Adelaide promises to be the best spot of all for Vietnamese bites in a fuss-free environment, with a lunch menu of spring and cold rolls, bao and soup, plus larger servings of traditional pho guaranteed to please… and fill you and your tummy up! A popular lunch destination, order your pho your way, with combination beef, rare sliced beef, crackling roast pork, chicken, or tofu, and throw in a Vietnamese iced coffee to sweeten the deal.
125 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide
Salt and Pepper Vietnamese Kitchen
Pho warms the soul (and your tummy) on a cold day, fills you up and satisfies the salty cravings. Salt and Pepper is a Norwood local with a seriously tasty bowl of pho on offer, with all types of proteins available from chicken and beef to tofu and seafood. The simple menu includes healthy rice dishes and vermicelli bowls, plus entrees of spring rolls, wontons, crispy quail and cold rolls. The cosy restaurant is often busy, so try and book ahead if you’re bringing a group to avoid having to wait for a table.
2/1 Margaret Street, Norwood
Pho Minh
We all know the unspoken rule that the most authentic pho comes from restaurants that aren’t flashy or incredibly aesthetic, but instead put their focus into their food, often using recipes handed down through generations. Pho Minh is no exception. What they lack in social media presence, they make up for in big, flavourful bowls of pho. Each spoonful feels like a warm hug, and you’ll find yourself wanting to tip your bowl at the end to slurp up every last dreg.
7/86 Wilson Street, Mansfield Park
Adelaide Pho
One of Adelaide’s oldest Vietnamese restaurants, Adelaide Pho is a family-run business that focuses on traditional Vietnamese practices when making the noodle soup dish. Owner Lieu Tran took over her mother’s business and has been running this restaurant, along with several franchises in the outer suburbs, ever since. The restaurant is not extravagant, but the food is made with love, and what Lieu Tran believes to be healing properties. We recommend trying the spring rolls, too!
199 Waymouth Street, Adelaide
Pho Hong Tam
Are you in the mood for pho, but your mate’s feeling more like some Chinese fried rice? There’s no need to argue. Pho Hong Tam can accommodate both of your cravings. Located in Rosewater, right next to Port Adelaide, Pho Hong Tam serves up loaded bowls of pho for you to slowly slurp away at. It’s a winter favourite among locals, and for good reason. Their sliced beef is loved by many.
6/140 Grand Junction Road, Rosewater
Phonatic Restaurant
There’s something for all occasions and moods on the flavour-packed menu at Phonatic Restaurant. Find your spot in their rustic-style restaurant or sunny courtyard before making your way through plates of traditional cold rolls, noodle bowls, rice dishes and modern Vietnamese cuisine. You’ll be kicking yourself if you don’t try the pho with your choice of protein – the popular salty soup dish will warm your soul and is a Phonatic specialty. Top it all off with Eastern-inspired cocktails and you have a winning experience.
171 Hindley Street, Adelaide
Vietnamese Laundry
Despite the name, this is far from your usual laundry service. The very definition of a gem hiding in plain sight, this is the place to be for a delicious Vietnamese meal inspired by the backstreet bars and street food vendors of Vietnam. Eat in at Vietnamese Laundry within the cosy and rustic space on Sturt Street or grab takeaway to go and choose from all the tasty things, from pho to bánh bao, banh mi and bun bowls.
152 Sturt Street, Adelaide
Sit Lo
This rustic Vietnamese eatery quickly gained popularity among Adelaide locals thanks to its flavour-packed food. The sleek and stylish Sit Lo boasts excellence from the inside out, with exquisite, aesthetic bowls of pho and crunchy, perfectly messy banh mi. Sit Lo aims to make eating in or on the go as pleasurable as possible, taking into account the hectic nature of modern life. Whether you’re in a rush or taking things slow, this dining destination accommodates all empty stomachs.
Uni SA, City West Campus
Shop 2/11 Waymouth Street, Adelaide
Viet Hoa Pho Restaurant
Viet Hoa Pho Restaurant is the perfect quick pitstop if you’re driving from the CBD to Port Adelaide or further and want a comforting bite to eat. Traditional Vietnamese food is on the menu here at Viet Hoa, and pho is what they specialise in. Whether you’re in the mood for beef, chicken, or both, you’ll be leaving knowing you just tasted some of the best pho in Adelaide.
3/22 Hanson Road, Woodville Gardens
Yen Linh
Originally opening in Croydon in 2004, Yen Linh has grown a steady following of loyal customers, thanks to its traditional and authentic pho. And if you feel like a drink alongside your soup (because while liquid, soup doesn’t really feel like a hydrating beverage), their avocado smoothies are rich, creamy, and the perfect contrast to the warmth and saltiness of the pho.
131 Days Road, Croydon Park
Craving another course after finishing off a big bowl of some of the best pho in Adelaide? Check out the best Vietnamese restaurants in the city.. Or, if you’re on a budget, why not take a look at these cheap eats across the city?
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