The short answer
Pho Hoa Pasteur: what visitors should know first
A long-running Saigon pho shop for meat-eaters; it is not for vegetarians. Go for breakfast or a late-morning bowl and confirm hours first. Prices are not given in our source.
History and context
The story behind Pho Hoa Pasteur
Vietnam Découverte gives 1968 as the year the shop opened. We found no further history.
Useful facts
Pho Hoa Pasteur facts at a glance
- Location
- 260C Pasteur, Ward 8, District 3
- Dining style
- Casual pho shop
- Price signal
- Low; confirm prices
- Signature order
- Try: pho with beef slices and meatballs
- Good for
- Meat-eaters wanting a classic bowl
Why it matters
Why Pho Hoa Pasteur is worth your time
Pho is a northern dish that took root in the south, and a shop operating since 1968 gives a sense of how long it has been part of Saigon life. The Michelin mention is a modern pointer, not a guarantee.
For older relatives, a bowl of soft noodles in broth is an easy meal when appetite is low. Pasteur Street also has other restaurants in this guide, so a meal here can sit beside a second stop nearby.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Since 1968
The year given by Vietnam Découverte.
- 02
Beef-based pho
Tendon, offal and meatballs are options.
- 03
Bib Gourmand 2023
Listed then; check the current guide.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Vietnam Découverte lists Pho Hoa Pasteur at 260C Pasteur, Ward 8, District 3, and says it dates from 1968. The bowl described has beef, tendon, offal and beef balls.
The broth is beef based, so it is not suitable for vegetarians. Mixed groups can eat here while vegetarians go to one of the chay restaurants nearby in this guide.
Order a regular bowl first and add herbs and lime at the table; if you avoid offal, ask for beef slices and meatballs only.
Bring tissues and take your time; the bowl arrives hot.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours before you go
- Go outside peak hours
- Tell staff what meats you avoid
- Use ride-hailing
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 260C Pasteur, Ward 8, District 3
- Time needed
- About 45 minutes
- Best time
- Breakfast
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- No detail on seating or steps was found. A bowl of pho is soft and easy to eat, but expect a busy shop.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in. The Michelin recognition dates from 2023 and may have changed. Confirm hours.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Pho Hoa Pasteur
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
No detail on seating or steps was found. A bowl of pho is soft and easy to eat, but expect a busy shop.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Pho Hoa Pasteur vegetarian?
No. Beef, tendon and offal feature in the bowl.
Is it old?
Vietnam Découverte says it opened in 1968.
Is the Michelin listing current?
The cited listing is from 2023. Check the current guide.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
