10 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Irvine

“Had a quick pho at Saiga during lunch and ended up sharing a table with a stranger, definitely a rushed experience as I had to move quickly for the next person’s turn. Personally, I don’t think I’ll be back, as the pho didn’t quite justify the price for me. That said, their business model is nice and efficient, catering well to the busy lunch crowd. A cool concept, but not my go-to for pho in OC.“

“Delicious through and through! Some of the best I have had, and quite resonable on price. Service was busy, but very professional and eager to please. Great atmoshere. We were a bit underdressed, but no one seemed to notice. Will most definitely be back!“

“Decent spot for a quick Vietnamese meal!

My friend and I visited this Vietnamese restaurant for lunch, located in the Parkview Center Plaza. The plaza has ample parking, and the restaurant offers a cozy ambiance with a decent seating capacity. If you prefer dining outdoors, there’s also plaza seating available. The staff was friendly, and the service was quick and efficient.

We started with the Duo Appetizer, which included a spring roll and a crispy egg roll. Both were good, but the crispy egg roll stood out—it was hot, fresh, and flavorful.

For the main course, we went with the pho noodle soup: the chicken breast sous vide and the special combo, both in large portions. The noodle and meat quantity was generous, but the broth was a bit underwhelming—lacking the depth of flavor I was expecting.

We also tried the tri-color bean drink and the black sea grass jelly drink. The jelly drink was okay, but the tri-color bean drink felt more like a scoopable dessert than a beverage—not my preference.

If you're in the area and craving pho, this place is a convenient option, but it might not blow you away. A solid choice for a quick Vietnamese meal!“

“I have been eating here since 2002 while still in high school. First time ever eating Pho here. These 3 Viet guys from my classes introduced me to Pho at this place. Been going here whenever I’m craving Pho or Viet food in the Irvine area. The most flavorful Pho broth out of any Viet restaurant I’ve ever ate in California.“

“I dinned with my family and friends at Phans55 today. The owners, Chris and his wife created a great dining experience. We tried the blue crab spring roll, calamari , grilled chicken banh mi and brisket pho. Every meal was delicious and plentiful. For dessert we had mango cheesecake and chocolate mousse cake.
We had made a 90 minutes drive to eat at Phans55 on a friend recommendation and were not disappointed. Gladly will make this trip again.

Parking: Free parking in the back.“

“Of all the pho places I've tried in OC so far (including Michelin rated places) this is the one I keep coming back to the most. Their broth has the very distinct flavors of traditional Vietnamese spices, some days even overwhelmingly so, but it feels so healthy. Their noodles have a great bouncy chewiness that us Asians love, and it's not powdery feeling or rock hard like some other places can be. They do a great job skimming the fat oils from the broth to a perfect ratio where there's still tons of flavor but light enough that you can drink it forever and not feel gross. The meat and toppings all feel pretty standard but I absolutely love the broth and noodles here. My service experience has always been fast and friendly as well.“

“This place has delicious Vietnamese Fusian foods. Nice environment and excellent customer service 👍👍 My first time here and I had a good experience. The staff was super nice and courteous ⭐️ I would definitely come back again with my friends and family. Highly recommended for everyone 😊“

“This place is always busy now. We have learned to plan accordingly and put our name on the wait list before we are super hungry. It sucks to wait outside sometimes, but there is zero waiting room on the inside so its necessary. At least now they have warmers for when it gets cold.

The food is always good. Never too long of a wait. We love the chicken nugget basket. And we always get the same Pho. I recommend trying it shaken style. That garlic and onion just adds that extra something! And out of all the times we have been, last night was the best service we had by far. Kristen C was the nicest and most attentive and she needs to be recognized. She also had really cute nails. Highly recommend!“

“You know its good when the Pho broth beefy and star anise scent fills your nose as it is placed on the table! Of course I kicked it up with REAL Huy Fong Sriracha! The garlic noodles with mushroom did a delightful battle with the Pho to entertain my nose. But when the noodles hit my tongue......drooool!“

“I just had an amazing meal at Phan55, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience! It was my first time there, and I wasn’t sure what to order, but the kind lady at the front gave me a great recommendation. I’m so glad I took her advice because the food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious! The service was welcoming and helpful, making me feel right at home.“