Who we are

Established in 1989, Uncle Thể’s – PHỞ CHÚ THỂ is a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant dedicated to serving authentic, traditional phở to the Melbourne community. With locations in Footscray and Richmond, we are recognised for our clean, slow-simmered broth, generous portions, and consistent quality. For more than three decades, we have remained committed to preserving the heritage of Vietnamese cuisine while providing our guests with comfort, value, and a welcoming dining experience.

Bowl of hot Vietnamese pho soup with sliced meat, onions, and herbs

Our Pride and Joy

Four different iced coffee or dessert drinks displayed on white and black backgrounds.

Drinks

From classic Vietnamese iced coffee to refreshing tropical sips, our drinks are made fresh to order—cool, bold, and perfect with every bowl.

A table with Vietnamese dishes including pho with sliced beef, chicken, and herbs, served with lime wedges, sliced chili, and fresh herbs, along with a glass of dark soda, and a glass of iced coffee or tea.

Phở (Fuh)

Our phở is slow-simmered for depth and clarity—rich, clean broth poured over fresh noodles and tender meats, served hot with love since 1989.

Spring rolls on a green banana leaf plate, served with fresh herbs, lettuce, and a small dish of red chili sauce.

Spring-rolls

Our handmade spring rolls are wrapped with care and fried fresh to golden perfection—crispy on the outside, full of flavour on the inside.

It starts with Pho

The storefront of a Vietnamese restaurant named 'Phở Chú Thế' with glass windows, a sign board in Vietnamese and English, and a reflection of the street in the window.
Shopfront with signs in Vietnamese and English, featuring a mirror with floral decorations inside, parked cars outside, and people walking by.

Our Footscray branch is where it all began—serving up hot, honest phở and handmade bites in the heart of the west since day one. Cozy, quick, and full of flavour.

Location
Footscray

Year Opened
1989

The storefront of a Vietnamese restaurant named "Phở Chú Thế," with a sign indicating it is open 7 days from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The windows display plants and the interior with tables and chairs. Several cars are parked outside, and other shops line the street.
Exterior view of a Vietnamese restaurant called Phở Chiê Thế, with a glass window displaying the restaurant name and address, and signage indicating traditional Vietnamese rice noodle soup.

Our Richmond branch brings phở to the hustle—modern, fast-paced, and full of heart. Same authentic flavours, served fresh with a side of nostalgia.

Location
Richmond

Year Opened
2000

A bowl of Vietnamese beef noodle soup with slices of beef and broth. Next to it are small plates with fresh herbs, sliced onions, and chopped red chili peppers. There is also a plate with bean sprouts, Thai basil leaves, and lemon wedge.

Beef

A restaurant table with a menu, chopsticks, spoons, sauce bottles, and a person drinking from a glass.

Vibes

Bowl of Vietnamese chicken noodle soup with herbs, lime, and chili slices, accompanied by fresh herbs, sliced onions, and chili in small bowls on a light-colored table.

Chicken

A tall glass of iced coffee with a frothy top on a white surface, with a blurred outdoor background.

Drinks