We ate there during our visit to Anaheim, CA! The restaurant is clean, and the prices are reasonable. We went back to eat there twice prior ending our trip. I would recommend this restaurant to all who visit Disneyland or the Irvine, CA area.
Brian C.
You're moving to a former pho restaurant location. I remember there was a another Viet restaurant there from years ago. I didn't know they closed down. Not sure if that is a good place for your pho restaurant since the previous Viet restaurant closed in that same spot you are now going to occupy. Lake forest is not that far from Irvine, but I don't think ppl are going to drive all the way over to Lake Forest just to get pho with high gas prices and inflation currently. Unless, your food is the best pho out of Irvine and Lake Forest, I know a better pho restaurant than yours in Irvine and even Lake Forest. I've ate at your restaurant, food is not that good compared to others in Irvine. The food at your place when I ate there last year didn't seem fresh compared to the one I usually go to in Irvine. Irvine has lots of Asians compared to Lake Forest and they love noodles. I did notice that lots of Pho and Asian restaurants are struggling and have low traffic. No one has money to eat out anymore and everyone just cooks their own food at home. I know why you moved or had to move, HIGH RENT from the extremely greedy apathetic Irvine Company.
Suzi S.
I really love this place and was sad to hear they're relocating to Lake Forest. Why I detest the Irvine Company. Anyway, I digress. Even for a regular-sized pho the serving is generous. I usually request a side of rare steak and they definitely don't skimp there either, so I end up stuffed and never finish. I like to save the leftover broth and sip it the following morning piping hot. I've always ordered take out but service has always been consistent... fast, simple, friendly. I'm going to miss this place. One of the few Vietnamese restaurants that open before 11 am.
Julio R.
Good food. Fast service. Went there with 20 mins for lunch and was in and out. Try the salt and pepper shrimp!
Steve W.
This place was a huge surprise. It has 3 1/2 stars but the combo pho, ban mi with pork, and the fried squid was fantastic. I've been everywhere eating pho. This place is close, clean and the food is delicious. Thank you
Ruth V.
Our go to spot, love the customer service staff is very friendly. Food is made to order, very fresh! The broth is so good.
Cameron P.
When my family and I are looking for a good local pho we usually come here. The pho is very tasty and the price is very reasonable. I for myself usually get a combination pho including rare steak, brisket, and tendon. The meats they use are of good quality and the portions are generous as well. My fiance is half Vietnamese and she approves as well! We have also tried the vermicelli with the bbq pork and it was also very tasty. In the Irvine area this is pretty much our go to pho of choice!
T S.
Ordered the rare steak pho and egg rolls. The pho itself was decent but the egg rolls tasted as if they were fried in old oil. Service was a bit curt. I felt as if they were trying to rush me out of there and they weren't overly attentive. I would understand if it were busy but it was only me and one other person there. Overall, food is fine if you're hungry and want to grab a cheap bite, but I wouldn't go back.
James A.
I was in the shopping center waiting for a store to open and I wondered around to look for a quick place to eat. I came across Pho So 1 and thought I'd give it a try. I walked in and was greeted and told to sit wherever I wanted. I was handed a menu and the gentleman walked back to the table he was eating at and joined another lady who worked there, who was eating as well. I wish I were at least offered water. I waved him back when I was done and just tried the small Pho Tai and a cup of water. The food came out pretty quickly. A small dish of condiments that go with the soup were brought out in seran wrap (bean sprouts, jalapeño, lemon) as well. The broth flavor was basic but not terrible. Would I come back? I wouldn't make an effort knowing there's better places with better broth. This is the only item I tried so I can't say anything about anything else on their menu.
Dane Endly
Delicious Pho broth!! Fast and friendly service, indoor and outdoor seating. Large menu
Husband came here yesterday and got a durian smoothie with boba. I drank some and it was pretty good, likely because I was hungry. Haha
Xin F.
I ordered the shrimp paste and chicken over rice. The shrimp paste tasted good wrapped with thin tofu skin and its crunchy. But the chicken steak is thin like a piece of paper and the portion barely feed a girl. The side salad portion is also small...I'm not coming back to pay 14 dollars for a kid's meal.
Avelino C.
When I was in Vietnam recently I learned how to make Pho Ga from one of the worlds best chefs, chef Tran. I am very picky about my father, so when I tasted it here in this restaurant I was very impressed. The crispy spring rolls are also excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The soft music playing was a nice touch. One of the things that impressed me the most is how clean it is. Sound of waterfall it's also very nice in the service is perfect. Attentive but not overbearing
Jayci O.
We come here often for dinner on nights that I'm lazy to cook lol. Every dish that we have had here has been delicious, pho, beef stew, egg rolls, Fried rice. The service is great, the food comes out quick, there's always parking and never a wait. But the best part is that my 5 year old daughter love love loves the chicken pho soup with rice, she begs for it and then eats the entire bowl. Love coming to this place!
Mandana M.
I love pho and have been eating here for almost 4 years now , very clean and friendly fast service, delicious food , I love that they have vegetarian broth , ones a week for me is a must and food has always been good
We ate there during our visit to Anaheim, CA! The restaurant is clean, and the prices are reasonable. We went back to eat there twice prior ending our trip. I would recommend this restaurant to all who visit Disneyland or the Irvine, CA area.
You're moving to a former pho restaurant location. I remember there was a another Viet restaurant there from years ago. I didn't know they closed down. Not sure if that is a good place for your pho restaurant since the previous Viet restaurant closed in that same spot you are now going to occupy. Lake forest is not that far from Irvine, but I don't think ppl are going to drive all the way over to Lake Forest just to get pho with high gas prices and inflation currently. Unless, your food is the best pho out of Irvine and Lake Forest, I know a better pho restaurant than yours in Irvine and even Lake Forest. I've ate at your restaurant, food is not that good compared to others in Irvine. The food at your place when I ate there last year didn't seem fresh compared to the one I usually go to in Irvine. Irvine has lots of Asians compared to Lake Forest and they love noodles. I did notice that lots of Pho and Asian restaurants are struggling and have low traffic. No one has money to eat out anymore and everyone just cooks their own food at home. I know why you moved or had to move, HIGH RENT from the extremely greedy apathetic Irvine Company.
I really love this place and was sad to hear they're relocating to Lake Forest. Why I detest the Irvine Company. Anyway, I digress. Even for a regular-sized pho the serving is generous. I usually request a side of rare steak and they definitely don't skimp there either, so I end up stuffed and never finish. I like to save the leftover broth and sip it the following morning piping hot. I've always ordered take out but service has always been consistent... fast, simple, friendly. I'm going to miss this place. One of the few Vietnamese restaurants that open before 11 am.
Good food. Fast service. Went there with 20 mins for lunch and was in and out. Try the salt and pepper shrimp!
This place was a huge surprise. It has 3 1/2 stars but the combo pho, ban mi with pork, and the fried squid was fantastic. I've been everywhere eating pho. This place is close, clean and the food is delicious. Thank you
Our go to spot, love the customer service staff is very friendly. Food is made to order, very fresh! The broth is so good.
When my family and I are looking for a good local pho we usually come here. The pho is very tasty and the price is very reasonable. I for myself usually get a combination pho including rare steak, brisket, and tendon. The meats they use are of good quality and the portions are generous as well. My fiance is half Vietnamese and she approves as well! We have also tried the vermicelli with the bbq pork and it was also very tasty. In the Irvine area this is pretty much our go to pho of choice!
Ordered the rare steak pho and egg rolls. The pho itself was decent but the egg rolls tasted as if they were fried in old oil. Service was a bit curt. I felt as if they were trying to rush me out of there and they weren't overly attentive. I would understand if it were busy but it was only me and one other person there. Overall, food is fine if you're hungry and want to grab a cheap bite, but I wouldn't go back.
I was in the shopping center waiting for a store to open and I wondered around to look for a quick place to eat. I came across Pho So 1 and thought I'd give it a try. I walked in and was greeted and told to sit wherever I wanted. I was handed a menu and the gentleman walked back to the table he was eating at and joined another lady who worked there, who was eating as well. I wish I were at least offered water. I waved him back when I was done and just tried the small Pho Tai and a cup of water. The food came out pretty quickly. A small dish of condiments that go with the soup were brought out in seran wrap (bean sprouts, jalapeño, lemon) as well. The broth flavor was basic but not terrible. Would I come back? I wouldn't make an effort knowing there's better places with better broth. This is the only item I tried so I can't say anything about anything else on their menu.
Delicious Pho broth!! Fast and friendly service, indoor and outdoor seating. Large menu
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Husband came here yesterday and got a durian smoothie with boba. I drank some and it was pretty good, likely because I was hungry. Haha
I ordered the shrimp paste and chicken over rice. The shrimp paste tasted good wrapped with thin tofu skin and its crunchy. But the chicken steak is thin like a piece of paper and the portion barely feed a girl. The side salad portion is also small...I'm not coming back to pay 14 dollars for a kid's meal.
When I was in Vietnam recently I learned how to make Pho Ga from one of the worlds best chefs, chef Tran. I am very picky about my father, so when I tasted it here in this restaurant I was very impressed. The crispy spring rolls are also excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The soft music playing was a nice touch. One of the things that impressed me the most is how clean it is. Sound of waterfall it's also very nice in the service is perfect. Attentive but not overbearing
We come here often for dinner on nights that I'm lazy to cook lol. Every dish that we have had here has been delicious, pho, beef stew, egg rolls, Fried rice. The service is great, the food comes out quick, there's always parking and never a wait. But the best part is that my 5 year old daughter love love loves the chicken pho soup with rice, she begs for it and then eats the entire bowl. Love coming to this place!
I love pho and have been eating here for almost 4 years now , very clean and friendly fast service, delicious food , I love that they have vegetarian broth , ones a week for me is a must and food has always been good