● Chef's Choice
Jjambbong Pho from $23
Korean-style wok-fired chili chicken broth with prawns, mussels, crab, and squid. Savoury and warming. The dish that made people stop asking "is fusion a gimmick?"
What the neighbourhood says
Voted "my new go-to" by 370+ reviewers on Google.
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Located in Westgate shopping complex. My new go-to. Particularly their beef pho is to die for. Lovely staff, fresh ingredients, clean atmosphere, plenty of parking.
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I ordered the Pho with beef & wonton and nourished myself. The broth is amazing. I can feel my body rejoicing as I eat it. Soooo good.
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Welcoming friendly service. Fresh, delicious flavorsome dishes. Gorgeous little establishment and atmosphere. Great value.
Signatures
Your first order, sorted.
Built over 13 years. Refined one bowl at a time. Each one is why regulars drive across Auckland.
● Chef's Choice
Lunch favourite
Lemongrass BBQ Rice $23
Lemongrass-marinated chicken or pork over fragrant jasmine rice, with salad and lemongrass paste. The plate our lunch regulars order without opening the menu.
Chef's Choice
Sizzling Black Bean Plate from $28
You hear this one before you see it. Black bean sauce hitting a cast-iron plate that is still cooking at your table. Chicken, beef, seafood, prawn, or tofu.
First visit
You don't have to start spicy. The Vietnamese Tang Soo is crispy, golden and sweet-and-sour. Chicken, pork or prawn.
See it on the menuOur Story
A Korean family, cooking Vietnamese food their way.
Pho Heaven opened in 2013. When the original Vietnamese partner left, the family kept cooking. The only way they knew how was with Korean technique. Thirteen years later, the same kitchen is still here, now passing into the next pair of hands.
"Nobody planned a fusion restaurant. It's just what the food becomes when two cuisines share a kitchen for thirteen years."
Read the full story →Flavour Science
Why Korean × Vietnamese actually works.
Korean fire and Vietnamese depth share a spine. Fermented umami in the sauces, layered aromatics in the broth. They sharpen each other.
I · The Fire
Korean heat
Korean heat that builds instead of burning. The Jjambbong Pho is wok-fired: the heat is cooked in, not stirred in.
II · The Soul
Vietnamese depth
A chicken and seafood fusion broth. Chicken frames with dried fish, shrimp and crab, built with cinnamon and black pepper, finished with Korean seasoning.
III · The Compound
They amplify
Vietnamese cinnamon (sweet warmth) + Korean pepper (sharp heat) are chemistry-compatible aromatic compounds. They amplify each other. They don't clash.
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Find Us
Westgate Shopping Centre. Free parking, right at the door.
- Address19 Maki Street, Westgate Shopping Centre, Auckland 0814
- LandmarkRight next to Texas Chicken
- Phone(09) 833 1014
- Mon–Tue11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Wed–Sun11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- ParkingFree · Westgate carpark
First time here? Korean food at Westgate, and what we actually cook
FAQ
Before you come in.
Where exactly are you inside Westgate?
Right next to Texas Chicken, on the main shopping strip. If you can see Texas Chicken, you can see us. Free parking at the Westgate carpark. Just walk straight in.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking at Westgate Shopping Centre right outside our door. Plenty of spaces available, even on busy Saturdays.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Several. Our pho is made with rice noodles, and we have rice dishes and vermicelli bowls that are naturally GF. Let our staff know when you order and we'll guide you.
Do you take bookings?
Yes. You can book a table online, any day and any group size. Walk-ins are still welcome, so come in without one if you prefer. A booking is worth it for bigger groups or a busy night, when it means your table is ready when you arrive.
What makes your pho different?
Our pho starts with a chicken and seafood fusion broth, built with cinnamon and black pepper and finished with Korean seasoning. The Jjambbong Pho is wok-fired: vegetables and seafood hit the wok first, the hot broth goes into the wok, and it all pours over the noodles.
Is it kid-friendly?
Absolutely. Smaller portions, highchairs, plenty of mild options kids love, like fried rice, chicken pho and wontons. Families are a big part of our regulars.