Restaurant
Pho 54
2/54 Park Rd, Cabramatta NSW 2166, Australia
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2/54 Park Rd, Cabramatta NSW 2166, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout Pho 54
A Cabramatta staple for decades, Pho 54 delivers steaming bowls of beef noodle soup with a light, remarkably clean broth. Expect no slick of floating oil here—just clean aromatic depth and fresh beef sourced daily from a family butcher shop nearby. The dining room has barely shifted in thirty years, meaning tables turn over fast and solo diners often squeeze in shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers over steaming phở đặc biệt and fiery house-made sa tế.
- Butcher-Sourced Beef: Meat cuts arrive fresh daily from a nearby family butcher shop, packing bowls with tender brisket, eye fillet, and tendon.
- Clean, Balanced Broth: Brewed light and balanced without heavy grease, the soup comes paired standard with fiery house sa tế sauce.
- Vintage Noodle Counter: A classic thirty-year footprint with communal seating, rapid table turnover, and swift bowl service.
What's On at Pho 54
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Diners Choose Pho 54
Why locals and pho devotees continue flocking to Cabramatta's 30-year noodle institution.
Clean, Balanced Broth Without Greasiness
Pho 54 crafts a deeply balanced, aromatic beef broth that delivers authentic richness without excessive sodium, heaviness, or floating grease.
The broth is absolutely amazing — so clean, rich, and perfectly balanced.
Mai Yang Generous Servings of Fresh, Tender Beef
Bowls come loaded with tender beef cuts, from brisket to eye fillet, supplied fresh daily from a family butcher nearby.
The noodles were fresh and cooked to perfection, and the meat was tender and generous in portion.
Edward H Warm, Gracious Hospitality Right Up to Closing
Staff welcome diners like family, keeping the kitchen running and accommodating guests even right at closing time.
I checked with who appeared to be the lady in charge if it was still alright to eat in there and she responded with “don’t worry about closing, you just eat “.
Priti Kumar Wholesome Comfort That Leaves You Refreshed
The light, unadulterated broth leaves diners feeling satisfied and energized rather than weighed down or dehydrated.
The broth is rich and savory without being overly sweet, and it doesn’t leave you thirsty after eating.
yy s Preserved Decades-Old Street-Food Atmosphere
A step inside the dining room reveals 30-year original signage and a buzzing layout reminiscent of authentic Vietnamese street stalls.
A step inside here takes you back 30 odd years. The decor has hardly changed much.
Dinh Phong NGUYEN Lively Communal Dining Tradition
Seating is communal and intimate, where diners naturally share tables with fellow pho lovers during bustling lunch rushes.
As the restaurant is relatively small, be prepared to be seated with a total stranger(s) and make some new friends!
Terence Ha
Most popular items
Signature noodle soups and rice plates favored by Cabramatta diners
Phở Đặc Biệt
The pho đặc biệt is rich and comforting, with a generous mix of toppings and a flavourful broth.
Richard C Cơm Tấm
Broken rice meal tasted fresh and authentic, as if I was enjoying a meal straight from a Vietnamese street food market.
Edward H Brisket Pho
My brisket pho came out piping hot and was super flavorful.
Priti Kumar Combination Beef Soup
Combination Beef Soup was extremely fresh and tasted really good.
biying Zhu
Before you head over
Practical tips on timing, seating, and ordering for your visit to Pho 54.
Plan for an Early Dinner
Head in early for lunch or dinner, as the family-run kitchen winds down daily business around 6:00 PM to take care of family.
Expect Communal Seating
The dining room is compact and busy during peak hours; prepare to share a table communally with other diners while seats turn over rapidly.
Enjoy House Sa Tế & Sides
Every bowl comes served standard with house sa tế chili sauce and generous meat cuts, pairing crisp fried spring rolls on the side.
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