Pho Hung Vuong 2 ★ 4.4
Pho Hung Vuong 2 on Victoria Street is Melbourne's pho standard-bearer: 12-hour bone broth, fresh herbs and the no-frills room that earns repeat visits.
Order: Large beef pho with tendon and tripe
Price rangeA$12-A$20
Neighbourhoodcollingwood
HoursMon-Sun 6pm-12am
Must order: Lamb souvlaki with pita, tzatziki and onion
Location
Address: 32 Johnston Street, Collingwood VIC 3066, Melbourne
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