Was looking forward to going to this place and trying out their food. Everything was good until we began to eat and noticed a hair in my nephew's crawfish plate. Called the server over and informed. She asked if we wanted it redone, of course. We didn't ask for the hair in the food. The dish was remade. When getting the receipt, we were charged 2 crawfish plates.
I informed them, we didn't ask for 2 orders. Had they made sure no hair was in the food we would not have returned it. My nephew had not even eaten half of his order.
We ended up not getting charged after disputing the situation. Left her a small tip, yes... $3. the server says is this a tip. I said, yes. she said take it. Well screw you Blue Coral. Never coming here again. Turned a good experience into a bad one! CHECK YOUR FOOD FOR HAIRS!
Jen
4.5/5 starsCame here as part of an Instagram collaboration. My favorite items were the Vietnamese steak and eggs (super tender meat and flavorful sauce) and the Cajun seafood platter (tender crawfish, shrimp, clams, and mussels). The $4 extra for live/fresh seafood is totally worth it. The seafood platter comes with delicious bread, which was perfect when dipped in the sauce! The crispy calamari was delicious (batter wasn’t too thick). The hot stone pho was average. I personally didn’t notice a significant difference between pho in a hot stone bowl vs regular pho. My bf loved the garlic noodles, but I thought it needed more flavor. All the items we got I would probably give 5/5 stars except for the pho and the garlic noodles, which I would give 3/5 stars
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Yun
????? ?? ???????: shaken beef and rice ($16.95), vietnamese steak and eggs ($17.50), hot stone pho ($19.95), cajun seafood platter ($52.00)⭐️???????: i had this place saved bc their hot stone pho caught my attention. i loved how rich the soup base was and how my pho stayed warm throughout my meal. the portions for each meal was huuge! they have everything for everyone:-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cajun Seafood Platter, Saltado Shaken Fries, Stone Pot Pho, Pho
Ethan Nguyen
This is the best place I have eaten in a long time. I went with my grandma and my brother and it was the most tasty thing I have eaten.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Butter, Fried, Pho
Lam DC
Love everything about this place. The ambiance, the service and most importantly the food quality.We had Pho Sparerib, Butter Garlic Shrimp and Crab Fried Rice. Everything was exceeding our expectations and we would definitely recommend this place to our friends and family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fang Phattha
A decent place for seafood priced by pounds. I didn’t try any Vietnamese food in the menu but had the large plate of seafood mix - shrimp, crab and crawfish. I ordered extra corns but it seems like they didn’t put it in. The amount of corn was looking like it’s just the standard amount. The sauce was delicious. It’s not too flavorful so I wouldn’t eat it with side dishes but the seafood itself was very good. The plate in the photo was about $100 and would feed 2 of me.
James Wang
I've gone with a small group of 4 as well as with a group of 20+ and both times, the food has been very flavourful, and delicious. There are many options to choose from and the service is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean Short Rib BBQ, Beef Soup, Salmon Rice
Ed Miskevich
Our group of 13 enjoyed a splendid Lunar New Year celebration with many dishes suggested by the house. Service was excellent, with good attention paid to our table. The place has a nice vibe, clean, pleasant and modern. We ordered at least a dozen items, all good.This is the kind of place that can easily handle a large group since it has ample space for banquet seating at combined tables. And yet, there are also many booths for other diners, so we didn't overwhelm the restaurant.Prices are reasonable, too. A good choice if you have a big group.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Son Tran
The food is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Travis P.
Was surprised at how good this place was. I've tried my fair share of pho places and this place rates pretty high in terms of flavor. They have the regular bowls of pho but if you want a fun way to eat pho, they have a hot stone pho which you can put the noodles and meat in boiling broth yourself. I got a bunch of food and many are totally worth getting.Soft Shell Crab Bao - This is a perfect appetizer. The bao was a mantou and the crab was soft and crispy. Only 3 pieces though. (5/5)Hot Stone Pho - Amazing, it's a bit gimmicky but it's definable a fun way to eat as well as well tasting delicious. Pho broth was strong, not super fatty and all the meat cuts were fresh and tender. It's a bit expensive but hey live a little. (4.5/5)Prawn Noodle - This looked basic and bland but boy was I wrong. Flavor was butter and shrimp were jumbo. Was very good and filling. Fresh shrimps! (4.5/5)Shaken Beef - My favorite out of everything I got. Flavors were strong and rice was perfectly seasoned and cooked. A must get if you're not getting pho. (5/5)Pineapple Fried Rice - I loved that this came inside a pineapple. The rice was seasoned very well. Was my second favorite dish. The sausages and pineapples work so well. (5/5)One lb Cajun Shrimp - These were okay. Personally I would never go to pho restaurant for Cajun food and stick to places that specialize in those. The sauce was decent, shrimp had quite a bit of flavor. (3.5/5)So many good dishes at this restaurant and very reasonable portions. There are tons of pho places in OC and this one rates pretty high overall. The staff was super accommodating and also gave me a free extra bowl of small noodles for my pho when they accidentally gave me the large noodles. Worth a try!
Pho in a hot stone pot tastes incredibly more delicious than a regular pot. I don't know if it's because of the bowl or the hot temperature that it keeps but I stand by that statement and recommend trying it out if you haven't already.I never thought to order seafood boil if pho was offered but their shrimps were plump and juicy and coated in garlic butter. I even borrowed some of the sauce when I was eating the fried salmon with rice since it was that good.My entire table demolished the crispy calamari so if you're wanting an appetizer, then I'd say this one is a winner. I didn't try any because I was too excited for the Vietnamese steak and egg pho which was phenomenal. I was already full because the pho was my main dish but I had to make room for this rich, umami-filled dish and the fresh baguette that came with it.It has a very spacious, modern interior with big tables. There's also seating for big groups if you decide to come with a lot of people.
Michael C.
Went here to get some to-go and I was very happy with this place. I ordered the shaken beef with garlic noodles and the pineapple fried rice. And both dishes were very tasty and good size portions. The pineapple fried rice was served in a pineapple half so the presentation was actually quite good and the flavor was even better. We also got 2 free egg rolls due to a promotion and they were also good as well. The restaurant inside is very clean and inviting. A cute place for a family dinner and also a date. We will definitely be coming back here. Update - The saltado fries are the best thing on the menu. Check it out!
Yvonne C.
I had to come here when I saw that they have hot stone pho. I like the concept of being able to put your meats in and cooking it to the way you like it since the hot stone will do the job. I haven't seen this anywhere else yet. The soup was flavorful and they gave a whole plate of meats and noodles separately kind of like when you go hot pot. It wasn't busy when we got here, service was fast since it was only us and another group in there. Parking available right in front.
Kathleen Nguyen
Lived up to the IG hype with great portions and unique takes on classic dishes.Loved the slightly sweet glaze on the bò lúc lác meat and use of crinkle fries. Hot stone phở was more than just a gimic with a really nice aromatic broth. Didn’t even add sriracha or hoisin sauce!Easy parking lot, lots of seating, and left feeling very full. Meal fed 2 hungry adults + a toddler with leftover broth for the road ? Worth the price point - definitely check it out! Would definitely make the trek again from LA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cassidy H.
Liked the pho here! Pretty good broth flavor, portions, everything. Hot stone pho was pretty similar to the regular pho.
Was looking forward to going to this place and trying out their food. Everything was good until we began to eat and noticed a hair in my nephew's crawfish plate. Called the server over and informed. She asked if we wanted it redone, of course. We didn't ask for the hair in the food. The dish was remade. When getting the receipt, we were charged 2 crawfish plates. I informed them, we didn't ask for 2 orders. Had they made sure no hair was in the food we would not have returned it. My nephew had not even eaten half of his order. We ended up not getting charged after disputing the situation. Left her a small tip, yes... $3. the server says is this a tip. I said, yes. she said take it. Well screw you Blue Coral. Never coming here again. Turned a good experience into a bad one! CHECK YOUR FOOD FOR HAIRS!
4.5/5 starsCame here as part of an Instagram collaboration. My favorite items were the Vietnamese steak and eggs (super tender meat and flavorful sauce) and the Cajun seafood platter (tender crawfish, shrimp, clams, and mussels). The $4 extra for live/fresh seafood is totally worth it. The seafood platter comes with delicious bread, which was perfect when dipped in the sauce! The crispy calamari was delicious (batter wasn’t too thick). The hot stone pho was average. I personally didn’t notice a significant difference between pho in a hot stone bowl vs regular pho. My bf loved the garlic noodles, but I thought it needed more flavor. All the items we got I would probably give 5/5 stars except for the pho and the garlic noodles, which I would give 3/5 stars
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
????? ?? ???????: shaken beef and rice ($16.95), vietnamese steak and eggs ($17.50), hot stone pho ($19.95), cajun seafood platter ($52.00)⭐️???????: i had this place saved bc their hot stone pho caught my attention. i loved how rich the soup base was and how my pho stayed warm throughout my meal. the portions for each meal was huuge! they have everything for everyone:-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cajun Seafood Platter, Saltado Shaken Fries, Stone Pot Pho, Pho
This is the best place I have eaten in a long time. I went with my grandma and my brother and it was the most tasty thing I have eaten.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Butter, Fried, Pho
Love everything about this place. The ambiance, the service and most importantly the food quality.We had Pho Sparerib, Butter Garlic Shrimp and Crab Fried Rice. Everything was exceeding our expectations and we would definitely recommend this place to our friends and family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A decent place for seafood priced by pounds. I didn’t try any Vietnamese food in the menu but had the large plate of seafood mix - shrimp, crab and crawfish. I ordered extra corns but it seems like they didn’t put it in. The amount of corn was looking like it’s just the standard amount. The sauce was delicious. It’s not too flavorful so I wouldn’t eat it with side dishes but the seafood itself was very good. The plate in the photo was about $100 and would feed 2 of me.
I've gone with a small group of 4 as well as with a group of 20+ and both times, the food has been very flavourful, and delicious. There are many options to choose from and the service is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean Short Rib BBQ, Beef Soup, Salmon Rice
Our group of 13 enjoyed a splendid Lunar New Year celebration with many dishes suggested by the house. Service was excellent, with good attention paid to our table. The place has a nice vibe, clean, pleasant and modern. We ordered at least a dozen items, all good.This is the kind of place that can easily handle a large group since it has ample space for banquet seating at combined tables. And yet, there are also many booths for other diners, so we didn't overwhelm the restaurant.Prices are reasonable, too. A good choice if you have a big group.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Was surprised at how good this place was. I've tried my fair share of pho places and this place rates pretty high in terms of flavor. They have the regular bowls of pho but if you want a fun way to eat pho, they have a hot stone pho which you can put the noodles and meat in boiling broth yourself. I got a bunch of food and many are totally worth getting.Soft Shell Crab Bao - This is a perfect appetizer. The bao was a mantou and the crab was soft and crispy. Only 3 pieces though. (5/5)Hot Stone Pho - Amazing, it's a bit gimmicky but it's definable a fun way to eat as well as well tasting delicious. Pho broth was strong, not super fatty and all the meat cuts were fresh and tender. It's a bit expensive but hey live a little. (4.5/5)Prawn Noodle - This looked basic and bland but boy was I wrong. Flavor was butter and shrimp were jumbo. Was very good and filling. Fresh shrimps! (4.5/5)Shaken Beef - My favorite out of everything I got. Flavors were strong and rice was perfectly seasoned and cooked. A must get if you're not getting pho. (5/5)Pineapple Fried Rice - I loved that this came inside a pineapple. The rice was seasoned very well. Was my second favorite dish. The sausages and pineapples work so well. (5/5)One lb Cajun Shrimp - These were okay. Personally I would never go to pho restaurant for Cajun food and stick to places that specialize in those. The sauce was decent, shrimp had quite a bit of flavor. (3.5/5)So many good dishes at this restaurant and very reasonable portions. There are tons of pho places in OC and this one rates pretty high overall. The staff was super accommodating and also gave me a free extra bowl of small noodles for my pho when they accidentally gave me the large noodles. Worth a try!
Restaurantji Recommends
Pho in a hot stone pot tastes incredibly more delicious than a regular pot. I don't know if it's because of the bowl or the hot temperature that it keeps but I stand by that statement and recommend trying it out if you haven't already.I never thought to order seafood boil if pho was offered but their shrimps were plump and juicy and coated in garlic butter. I even borrowed some of the sauce when I was eating the fried salmon with rice since it was that good.My entire table demolished the crispy calamari so if you're wanting an appetizer, then I'd say this one is a winner. I didn't try any because I was too excited for the Vietnamese steak and egg pho which was phenomenal. I was already full because the pho was my main dish but I had to make room for this rich, umami-filled dish and the fresh baguette that came with it.It has a very spacious, modern interior with big tables. There's also seating for big groups if you decide to come with a lot of people.
Went here to get some to-go and I was very happy with this place. I ordered the shaken beef with garlic noodles and the pineapple fried rice. And both dishes were very tasty and good size portions. The pineapple fried rice was served in a pineapple half so the presentation was actually quite good and the flavor was even better. We also got 2 free egg rolls due to a promotion and they were also good as well. The restaurant inside is very clean and inviting. A cute place for a family dinner and also a date. We will definitely be coming back here. Update - The saltado fries are the best thing on the menu. Check it out!
I had to come here when I saw that they have hot stone pho. I like the concept of being able to put your meats in and cooking it to the way you like it since the hot stone will do the job. I haven't seen this anywhere else yet. The soup was flavorful and they gave a whole plate of meats and noodles separately kind of like when you go hot pot. It wasn't busy when we got here, service was fast since it was only us and another group in there. Parking available right in front.
Lived up to the IG hype with great portions and unique takes on classic dishes.Loved the slightly sweet glaze on the bò lúc lác meat and use of crinkle fries. Hot stone phở was more than just a gimic with a really nice aromatic broth. Didn’t even add sriracha or hoisin sauce!Easy parking lot, lots of seating, and left feeling very full. Meal fed 2 hungry adults + a toddler with leftover broth for the road ? Worth the price point - definitely check it out! Would definitely make the trek again from LA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liked the pho here! Pretty good broth flavor, portions, everything. Hot stone pho was pretty similar to the regular pho.