27 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Laguna Hills

“This was my first time at this restaurant. I had the pho tai steak. The flavor of the broth was savory and complex. It was phenomenal. 😋The steak meat itself was lean which is what I wanted but it had a little bit of an after taste which is why I gave it a rating of 4. Next time I’ll just ask for the broth because that gets a score of 5/5!
The lady who was working was pleasant and cheerful. There’s plenty of parking.
I will definitely come back again but order the pho without meat 🙂“

“I was here on a rainy day last week and can say how this lab curated the most nourishing pho broth I’ve ever tasted! Ever in the Huntington Beach area? Give it a try! Lifted my mood and gave my body back some life. The banh mi was also great - fresh crunchy bread with a soft inside filled with freshly cooked yummies! Enjoy 👩🏻‍🍳“

“This place is great for friends to gather and chat. The service is excellent and the food is quite good. The garlic noodle with shrimp is slightly spicy and quite delicious. Crab toast is also a good choice. recommend to friends and come back again.“

“This is a solid Vietnamese restaurant in South OC. Everything about it is very traditional, the menu and food would be just the same in Vietnam. Got the Pho Tai and Oxtail Pho. Oxtail was nicely braised, the Pho Tai beef a bit overdone. Broth was good. Get the large for $1 more, the portions are huge.

To some previous posters that reflected on the higher prices, or humble furniture, welcome to South OC, the rent is too damn high.“

“Very good modern Vietnamese food at reasonable prices just across the street from the beach.“

“Simply Pho is very good! Their Pho broth was flavorful, . We had both the beef broth and the chicken broths. The Vietnamese spring rolls have vermicelli and lettuce wrapped in rice paper, served with homemade sauce—so fresh and addictive. We had the chicken wraps. They also served us a free desert which was like a tapioca style pudding but really sweet!“

“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.“

“Absolutely dee- lish! Would definitely go again.“

“Came here on a Tuesday around 6pm. Customer service was excellent, the host was very attentive to each of the guests. After ordering, I probably waited max 5 minutes for my order. I got a size small which was more than enough for me. I saw on other reviews, they give generous portions and it was true for me. What I really liked was that my noodles came already separated within the broth so that I didn't have to break it up. I prefer it that way because when they come more compact, it tends to give off a flavor in the broth and makes the overall soup not as hot. I appreciate the attention to detail they had and even separated the cilantro for those who may not prefer it.

The restaurant had plenty of tables along the walls and in the center to accommodate for parties larger than 8 with plenty of booster seats.

Overall, the restaurant was very clean and relaxing. It satisfied my pho cravings especially since I don't have the time to drive or want to wait long lines. I'll be coming back to bring my family soon!“

“Ordering is a little confusing. There is a monitor that allows you the option of dine in or carryout. But then you need to go to front to pay before they make the order.

Food was ok. Yellow rice was a little dry, and the chicken thigh was tough and dry. Egg rolls were very good. People were very nice. Probably should have gotten the pho.“

“honestly its one of the best spots in town and i keep coming back like alot, service is quick even when its packed which is every time im here. the broth has that deep richness you cant find everywhere, definately tastes like they put in the work not just tossing a bouillon cube in water. i've probably been like 20 times easily and I still order the same thing because why fix what isnt broken. only thing that bugs me is the parking situation, tommorrow when you come be prepared to hunt for a spot or park way out.

but the noodles and the meat portions are always on point so thats what matters in the end. like I said four stars because I love it but that parking lot stress keeps it from being perfect for me“

“Food is really good :) is well located and prices are reasonable for the area“

“This pace is my go-to for banh mi (vietnamese sandwich) and pho in Tustin. This restaurant has been here for a long time and for good reason. The sandwich always has fresh ingredients and they grill the meat upon order, unlike some chain restaurants that have them prepared ahead of time. The pho is delicious too and priced well. I've never had a disappointing experience at this restaurant.“

“the food was delish 😋 it was our first time and we will definitely be back“

“Enjoyed a family lunch here. I ordered takeout since our kids were asleep in the car, but they woke up while we waited for it to be cooked so we asked to dine in instead. They were very friendly and accommodating to the switch, didn’t mind our kids at all. The ambiance was clean and quiet (not overly busy or crowded) with Kdrama love songs playing. Staff was attentive and friendly. The drinks were a very good value! Large sizes. We had the matcha latte and the peach lemonade and they were both super tasty. Two adults and 3 young kids shared the shrimp fried rice, one beef banh mi and one pork banh mi. We brought half of one sandwich home for leftovers so the serving sizes were generous. Macarons made a fun special treat at the end of the meal. Everything was very fresh and hit the spot.“

“Had a good experience at Pho Hanoi. The pho broth was flavorful and the meat was tender, and the portion size was pretty generous. Service was quick even though the restaurant was busy. The only small issue was that our table took a little while to get cleaned. Overall the food was very good and the staff was freindly. I would come back again.“

“The food is so delicious and flavorful. The place is beautiful, the portion and quality is worth your budget. Me and my husband was satisfied for what we order. Excellent job Pho Tam Cali. We will definitely come back.“

“Quick and easy and good all in one“

“Wow, I found my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Orange County. Hands down tone of the best Pho and Rolls I have had. Shaken Beef and garlic noodles were so good. Only one problem, it wasn’t enough. All fairness, if they had given me a double portion, I would have eaten it. Haven’t experienced good quality food in a while, everything tasted to perfection.“

“Had the beef Chow Fun noodles.... excellent! I've had the Pho there to very good.“

“Great food and service is awesome!“

“A fantastic first children's cooking session for the holidays Everything was very thought out, plenty of ingredients and delicious results! The chef was friendly and gave clear instructions and encouragement to the children. The children had the chance to learn the process and also be exposed to different ingredients. Bring on adult sessions too I say! It worked really well at 3pm, clearly a lull in diners so it was really quiet and I think the customers in actually enjoyed listening and watching- it didn't seem to disturb them. To help only feed back I would give is a need for some napkins on the table and to encourage participants to wash their hands before as I didn't feel we had time to go and do that before instructions began. Host was really friendly and welcoming.“

“Food is really good :) is well located and prices are reasonable for the area“

“If you want a reliable authentic bowl of Pho with no frills, this place is a great place to go. Best of all, the interior does not smell like mildew/wet socks compared to a couple other places in Irvine. The prices are affordable and we ordered the combo that comes with a free soda and egg roll (Monday through Thursdays special).“

“Stopped in here for a quick lunch and had orange chicken, black pepper beef and some various dim sum items. Everything was good, the chive dumplings were HUGE and so flavorful we went back two days later to order more. Staff were very friendly, service was quick and the outdoor patio was nice.“

“Good pho to get especially so close to my house. I like the service as well I'm not sure what his name is but he's so kind to me and my family every time we come in. The pho is good and I also get their pork chop.
Amazing!!! I've never gotten it to go so l always eat in but so far I love the food and everyone is so nice.“

“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 😊“