I Love Pho
Richmond, Melbourne
Restaurant in Melbourne, Australia
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
I Love Pho is the practical Victoria Street pick for a casual pho meal, especially at lunch or in cooler weather when speed and comfort matter more than ceremony. It is better for solo dining and easy weeknight eating than special occasions; choose Minamishima instead if the brief is a serious Richmond sushi booking.
About I Love Pho
I Love Pho is a casual venue in Richmond with daily hours from 9 AM to 9 PM and a casual dress code. It is an easygoing Richmond option for a relaxed meal.
Those daily hours make it practical across the day, including morning, afternoon and evening visits. If timing matters, the opening window is Monday through Sunday, 9 AM to 9 PM.
Use it for a casual Richmond visit
The clearest reason to consider I Love Pho is its simple positioning: casual dress, daily hours and a Richmond location.
Keep expectations practical. Choose it when you want an informal Richmond stop during its opening hours.
Where it fits around Richmond and nearby dining
For a different dining plan, Minamishima is another option to compare; for a casual Richmond visit, I Love Pho is simple to slot into the day. Other dining can vary widely, so compare by occasion, opening hours and the level of formality you want.
For broader Richmond planning, use the Richmond restaurants guide, then cross-check dining styles with the Richmond hotels guide, the Richmond bars guide, the Richmond wineries guide and the Richmond experiences guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 9 AM–9 PM · Tuesday: 9 AM–9 PM
- Location
- 264 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
- Website
- pholove.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9427 7749
The take
The Take
The Vibe
I Love Pho sits squarely within Victoria Street's long-established Vietnamese dining culture, favouring reliability over novelty. The restaurant is part of a neighbourhood tradition built across decades, with a properly executed bowl of pho: clear, long-simmered broth and noodles with enough body. The tone is unpretentious and service is straightforward; this is everyday cooking done to a precise standard rather than a destination for culinary theatrics. Regulars and locals treat the strip as a dependable source of honest Vietnamese fare, and I Love Pho reflects that steady, no-shortcuts ethos.
Best For
This is a go-to spot for anyone after an honest bowl of pho during lunch or dinner, especially diners who value consistency and straightforward execution. The restaurant's placement on Victoria Street, a dense hub of Vietnamese eateries, makes it ideal for solo diners and neighbourhood regulars who prefer walk-in convenience over advance reservations. It suits casual hangouts and quick, satisfying meals rather than formal, reservation-led occasions. If you want a reliable, traditional pho experience tied to Richmond's Vietnamese dining tradition, this is the sort of place you seek out.
Ordering Tips
Expect a walk-in, informal experience. Order the signature beef pho with clear, long-simmered broth and rice noodles that hold up through the bowl. Given the restaurant's role within a busy strip of Vietnamese eateries, plan around peak times if you prefer a shorter wait. The emphasis is on straightforward, well-executed pho, so sticking to the core bowl is the clearest way to judge what the place does well.
Venue details
Ambiance
Simple and unfussy decor with photo-adorned walls creating a warm, welcoming family atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Signature Dishes
beef pho
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 264 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 9 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- 9 AM–9 PM
Location
Also consider
If I Love Pho is not the right fit
Choose Minamishima if the brief is a more serious Richmond sushi meal. Choose Smith & Deli if speed is still the priority but plant-based sandwiches, soups and salads make more sense than pho.
Restaurant context
How I Love Pho compares in Richmond
I Love Pho is the easiest, most casual choice in this set: useful for a quick Vietnamese meal on Victoria Street, with all-day opening that makes lunch and early dinner simple. Minamishima is the opposite move: Japanese sushi, more structured, and better for diners prioritising a serious restaurant experience over convenience.
Akasiro and Roccella Italian Restaurant East Melbourne make more sense when the group wants a broader sit-down meal rather than a pho-focused stop. For plant-based grab-and-go, Smith & Deli is the better lunch alternative; for a fuller plant-based restaurant meal, Smith and Daughters is the stronger occasion fit.
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Compare I Love Pho
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Love Pho | Richmond | No published awards | |
| Minamishima | Richmond | Japanese Sushi | No published awards |
| Akasiro | Collingwood | No published awards | |
| Roccella Italian Restaurant East Melbourne | Melbourne | No published awards | |
| Smith and Daughters | StCollingwood | No published awards | |
| Smith & Deli | Melbourne | Plant-based deli: grab-and-go lunch, soups, salads, sandwiches, tapas | No published awards |
How I Love Pho Richmond compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to I Love Pho?
For a different dining plan, Minamishima is another option to compare. Akasiro, Roccella Italian Restaurant East Melbourne, Smith and Daughters and Smith & Deli may also suit different plans, depending on the occasion and location you prefer.
Is I Love Pho good for solo dining?
I Love Pho is a casual Richmond venue with daily 9 AM–9 PM hours, which may make it easy to consider for a low-key visit.
What should I wear to I Love Pho?
Keep it casual. The dress code for I Love Pho in Richmond is casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at I Love Pho?
The venue is open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, so both midday and evening visits fall within the opening hours.
Is I Love Pho good for a special occasion?
I Love Pho is a casual Richmond venue, so it is an informal option. If you are comparing different occasion settings, consider other venues such as Minamishima.
