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)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you book a table in advance?
No, tables cannot be reserved in advance. The dining space is compact and can get busy during peak hours, but turnover is quick and wait times are typically short.
How does takeaway pho work?
Takeaway pho is supplied with the broth and ingredients packed separately so you assemble and reheat the soup at home. You can also ring ahead to order for pickup.
What specialty meats and dishes are available?
Beyond classic rare beef and chicken pho, you can customize bowls with specialty cuts like oxtail, beef balls, tendon, and tripe, alongside spicy bun bo hue and combination broken rice.
Is parking easy to find?
Parking is straightforward, with on-site ground-level parking available right outside the small strip center.
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