Restaurant
Pho Hong Tam
6/140 Grand Jct Rd, Rosewater SA 5013, Australia
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6/140 Grand Jct Rd, Rosewater SA 5013, Australia
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Adelaide soup purists head to Rosewater for colossal, steaming bowls of unpretentious Vietnamese comfort. The dining room runs fast and tight—no bookings, no theatrical service, just deep broth with a slow-cooked beef depth that commands silence at the table. Regulars load up on Phở Tái, Bò Viên, Gân, Sách, piling rare beef, bouncy meatballs, tendon, and tripe over fresh noodles and bean sprouts. For real heat, the Bún Bò Huế arrives swinging with a spicy lemongrass kick, backed by full bottles of sriracha and bowls of pickled onions ready at every seat. Wash it down with an icy, bittersweet cà phê sữa đá.
- Rich Phở Broth: Deep, slow-simmered beef broth loaded with generous cuts of meat and fresh herbs.
- Bold Bún Bò Huế: Spicy lemongrass soup packing serious chili heat and generous cuts of beef.
- Specialty Beef Cuts: Rare beef pho customizable with specialty additions like tripe, tendon, and oxtail.
- Tabletop Condiments: Bottles of sauce and complimentary pickled onions set out on every table for easy tweaking.
What's On at Pho Hong Tam
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Pho Hong Tam
Hearty traditional pho, swift service, and no-nonsense comfort in Rosewater
Intensely Simmered Broth
Simmered with traditional spices and rich aromatics, the beef stock delivers deep, comforting flavour without gimmicks.
The broth had that slow-cooked depth where you take one sip and instantly shut up for a second
Scott Specialty Cuts & Generous Portions
Bowls can be customized with specialty options like tender oxtail, tendon, and tripe alongside generous portions of beef.
Who knew tendon and tripe could taste that good? The broth was perfection
C P Rapid Table Turnaround
The bustling dining room moves meals from the kitchen in minutes, letting diners satisfy immediate cravings without delays.
5pm during off peak time for an early dinner and you get your meal within 5minutes of sitting down
Philip Chau Complete Table Condiments
Dining tables are stocked with full original sauce bottles and complimentary pickled onions for personal taste adjustment.
The small bowl of pickled onions is an amazing addition. The fresh chilli certainly has a kick.
Brett Cooper Zero-Pretense Casual Dining
A straightforward, unpretentious dining environment means anyone can drop in comfortably in relaxed clothes.
Perfect for rocking up after a night of heavy drinking in your trackies and ugg boots. No fancy dress or other shenanigans needed.
980ti baby Authentic Bustling Energy
The lively, fast-paced dining room channels an energetic street-eatery vibe built around hot, satisfying bowls.
This is Vietnam, noisy, hurried, hot food and huge servings. Do not go here for a quite romantic lunch!
whorayful
Most popular items
Hearty Vietnamese noodle soups and bowls loaded with rich broth and generous cuts
Combination Beef Pho with Oxtail
Ordered combination beef Pho with ox tail. Very satisfy for beef lovers. The amount of meat is a lot more than others.
Frankie Lam Bún Bò Huế
Then the Bún Bò Huế came out swinging like an angry Vietnamese aunty with unfinished business. Bit of heat, heaps of flavour, proper hearty bowl.
Scott Phở Tái, Bò Viên, Gân, Sách
On my students’ advice, I tried the Phở Tái, Bò Viên, Gân, Sách (rare beef, beef ball, tendon, tripe). Who knew tendon and tripe could taste that good? The broth was perfection
C P Grilled Chicken with Vermicelli
We always order the grilled chicken with vermicelli here. It’s my absolute favorite dish. It has cashews and sprouted seeds, and I absolutely adore this vermicelli.
Evgeny Kolesnikov (Mr. E. Kolesnikov)
Before you head over
Practical pointers on timing, table condiments, and ordering specialty cuts.
Visit during off-peak hours to skip the wait
Tables cannot be booked in advance and peak lunch or weekend hours get packed fast. Aim for off-peak windows or an early dinner around 5 PM to get seated right away and served in minutes.
Customize your broth with table condiments
The dining room features full-strength sauce bottles, fiery fresh chilli, chilli oil, and side bowls of pickled onions on the tables so you can adjust your bowl to taste.
Explore specialty cuts like oxtail and tendon
Beyond standard sliced beef, the kitchen serves combinations featuring oxtail, tender beef balls, tendon, and tripe for a more traditional bowl.
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