Pho Song Huong Bankstown — Restaurant in Sydney

14/9/25 - 5 stars

Might be a new favourite restaurant. Despite the line, the turnover is fast here and definitely worth the wait. The vibe and decor is very relaxed, but, they are serious about their food here. Certainly one of the best array of Vietnamese cuisine I've had in Sydney.

Chicken Pho Broth: SS+, 9.5/10. Very umami and clear with a touch of sweetness. Excellent. Chicken: SSS, 10/10. Super juicy, tender and still a bit fatty. Very clean tasting. Can't think of any better. Value: SS, 9/10. $17 for a big bowl.

Beef Pho Broth: S+, 8.5/10. Also excellent but a bit more oily. Beefy and rich. Beef: S+, 8.5/10. Brisket was tender and a bit fatty Value: S+, 8.5/10. $19

Bun dac biet Meats: S+, 8.5/10. Nice variety and all quite delicious. Though, have had similar quality elsewhere. Fish sauce: SS, 9/10. Value: S, 8/10. $21 but big serving

Banh canh: S+, 8.5/10. Soup was very mellow and umami. Pork super tender. Only $17!!

Bun rieu: SS, 9/10. Not my go to but very pleasantly surprised to find the soup was delicious. Well balanced with strong tomato flavours and not overly sour or seafoody. $17 is crazy good.

Banh hoi: SS, 9/10. Huge plate for $26. Can try all of their...

Pho Song Houng which is the old Gia Hoi. Pho Song Houng is actually short for their trading name Pho Bun Bo Bue Song Houng, imma call them Song for short.

The broth was on the darker side and was sweet which isn’t my preference but satisfied the craving pho-sho. The amount for the cost $17 was pretty good. Definitely left me full but not as full as I get when I grab a large at Pho An or Than Long both in Bankstown.

The condiments were varied and plentiful. Always important for me but no fresh chillies. Pho-pa if you ask me.

The beef was balanced with the amount of noodles. The sprouts and mint fresh and was ample. I like a lot of sprouts so this pleased me. Kim didn’t touch his so I indulged even more.

I’d say in the race for the greatest pho in Bankstown they’re running at 4th or 5th place at best, maybe a 3rd with Than Long. Me Pho still takes the trophy for me at this stage.

Imma score Song a solid 13.5/20 but they deserve a Google 5z It’s good to change it up a bit.

Oh and the patrons were getting stuck into the Bun Bo Hue which I do enjoy, so I may check that out on...

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I recently visited this wonderful little restaurant with my mums group, and we were blown away by the exceptional service and kindness we experienced. We had six prams with us, as our babies are still small and need to stay close, and the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating.

Despite the restaurant being cozy and small, the owner went out of their way to make sure we could all sit together, even kindly asking some other customers to move to a different table. We were so grateful, and it was heartwarming to see how understanding and nice those customers were too.

The staff was incredibly sweet, showering our babies with love and attention, and never once making us feel rushed—even though we stayed for quite a while to feed the little ones. It’s rare to find such a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, and we felt completely at ease.

This restaurant truly understands the meaning of hospitality. We had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great service and a warm, family-friendly...