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Pho Lam

210 Canley Vale Rd, Canley Heights NSW 2166, Australia

Recommended by 77 people

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210 Canley Vale Rd, Canley Heights NSW 2166, Australia

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+61 2 9723 6626
HoursMonday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pho Lam

This long-standing Canley Heights family fixture delivers rich, fragrant Vietnamese noodle soups without the fuss. Bowls arrive steaming hot—calibrated so handfuls of raw bean sprouts and herbs wilt without chilling the soup. Regulars lean into the pho dac biet with beef cuts, tripe, and tendon, but the kitchen branches out with equal skill into thick crab tapioca noodle soup, crisp banh xeo, and spicy bun bo hue. Bring physical notes—payment is strictly cash only—and round it out with a balanced drip-brewed ca phe sua da over ice.

  • Piping hot pho broth: Simmered rich and delivered steaming hot so cold fresh sprouts and herbs integrate without cooling the broth.
  • Regional specialty menu: Beyond classic pho, the kitchen prepares banh canh cua, spicy bun bo hue, and crisp banh xeo.
  • Cash-only policy: No cards or electronic payments accepted; come prepared with cash before sitting down.
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Key Dining Advantages

Why diners consistently choose Pho Lam for authentic Vietnamese dining

  • Rich Broth and Generous Cuts

    The signature pho features light, deeply layered broth prepared with generous cuts of beef, meatballs, and tender brisket.

    fresh beef and vegetables and tasty broth

    Mary El Khoury

  • Steaming-Hot Serving Temperature

    Broth is served piping hot directly to the table, maintaining optimal heat when chilled herbs and bean sprouts are added.

    Rich and flavoursome broth that was steaming hot

    Fiona K

  • Comprehensive Regional Specialties

    Beyond pho, the kitchen prepares authentic regional specialties such as banh canh cua, bun bo hue, and crispy banh xeo for gatherings.

    one of the best spots for both pho and bun bo Hue in one location

    Susan Lee

  • Accommodating Group Tastes

    The expansive menu allows parties with varying preferences to dine together, offering duck egg noodles, broken rice, and spring rolls.

    the other variety of food sold here means it caters to everyone!

    Matthew Tran

  • Personalized Family-Run Hospitality

    Patrons experience warm, personal hospitality in an intimate dining room where the long-time staff remember familiar preferences.

    feels like home. The staff always knows what I want.

    Hapsta Kijumnuayporn

  • Decades of Enduring Consistency

    Serving Canley Heights across multiple decades, the establishment maintains steadfast quality and trustworthy recipes year after year.

    We’ve been going to Pho Lam for over 15 years, and the food has consistently been of a high standard.

    Julz

Signature Vietnamese soups and regional specialties

  • Pho

    Authentic and best tasting Pho I’ve ever had, fresh beef and vegetables and tasty broth, 10/10, very reasonable and affordable prices and amazing portion sizes, staff are lovely definitely my go to spot!!

    Mary El Khoury

  • Bun bo Hue

    Best pho and bun bo Hue in Sydney! We’ve tried many places and this one is by far one of the best spots for both pho and bun bo Hue in one location.

    Susan Lee

  • Banh canh cua

    Great food Love their banh Canh cua and their Special Bun bo hue.

    Asianfoodninja

  • Banh xeo

    All dishes we ordered for lunch were good, especially the rice noodle thick gravy soup and the banh xeo.

    Rudy Gunawan

Other favorites

Sides and refreshing beverages to accompany your meal

  • Vietnamese ice coffee

    And make sure to polish it off with Vietnamese ice coffee or a freshly squeezed OJ!

    Matthew Tran

  • Spring rolls

    This is such a hidden gem. The Pho is incredible, as is the duck with egg noodle soup, spring rolls and avocado shake.

    Maria C

  • Fried chicken wings

    They offer a variety of different Vietnamese dishes, but I decided to try the Pho Dac Biet (Special/Combination Beef), fried chicken wings and ice coffee.

    So M

  • Freshly squeezed OJ

    And make sure to polish it off with Vietnamese ice coffee or a freshly squeezed OJ!

    Matthew Tran

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for your visit to Pho Lam in Canley Heights

  • Bring Cash for Payment

    Pho Lam does not offer EFTPOS or digital payment facilities, so make sure to bring physical cash with you or prepare to visit a nearby ATM before paying.

  • Request Fatty Brisket and Sate

    If you prefer a richer, more customized soup, ask the team for fatty brisket and house sate sauce to add depth and heat to your bowl.

  • Submerge Sprouts Right Away

    Take advantage of the steaming hot broth as soon as your bowl arrives—submerge raw bean sprouts and fresh herbs immediately so they cook through without cooling down the soup.

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