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Hien Vuong - (03) 9687 9698 - 144 Hopkins Street Footscray 3011

Every Thursday, E and I usually go to the Vic Market to get out weekly food. This week we decided to mix it up a bit, we headed out west to the Footscray Market. E was walking solo, so it made shopping a little difficult but we did pick up some fresh fish and chicken for the week.

After groceries, we got to the real point of the expedition and went out to Hopkins street in search of Pho. There are many Pho shops in this area, and some are even looking a bit upmarket. We chose an eatery that was unassuming. We were greeted by the owner who flatly stated, “We specialise in Vietnamese rice noodle soup!” “Great!”, I said.

E sucked and slurped and dropped things and made a general mess. No one seemed to care and she had a great time. I fed her soup from my spoon. I really enjoyed my Pho, it’s a really great breakfast, among other meals. I’d like to go back to Hien Vuong but there are so many Pho shops in this area, it could be awhile before we taste this specialty again.

By the way, you’ve got to wonder what’s up with the mirror walls in Melbourne Pho shops!