Ok! I hardly give reviews because I respect the work that we all do, yesterday we went with my family to have dinner there, my daughter wanted to go to the restroom, Then i think this is the worst experience of my life, the toilet was soooo filthy, but the worst thing was the smell, OMG this is terrible, my eyes was tearing from it. We did have to leave the place and bring my 3 years old girl to pee outside. We couldn’t leave the restaurant cause my family was there and i don’t wanted to ruin the night, but at least for my daughter and for me, there was no hungry anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Recommended dishes: Spring Roll
Beverly Holt
Always excellent, fresh food and service. One of our favorite
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Roll, Pho Soups, Rare Beef, Vermicelli Rice Noodle Salad with Egg Rolls, Steak
BRIGGS
Rude service. Very difficult to deal with.2024 update: I gave them another chance. It's the same situation, except I now know, the problem is the management.It's sad, because there is a lot of potential here. Maybe, just a sign of the times.
Ha Bui
I used to live close by and frequently visited Phở the bowl. Always ordered stir-fried beef noodles, grilled pork vermicelli, and wonton soup. Those were the most flavorful to my taste. Fast service and you can also take out or order through delivery apps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shaken Beef
Katie Green
Wonderful place, great vegan options to!
Jamie K
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant so far! Their vermicelli Bun is great. I recommend the BBQ shrimp and pork. The egg roll has a lot of crushed beans or something pasty that I dislike so I don't get it but the grilled proteins are well-marinated. Pho is also good; portions are large so plan accordingly. Service is minimal. So far I've seen two gentlemen bringing out drinks/food/checks begrudgingly. But they are not hostile, just unenthusiastic. If mediocre service is the price for excellent authentic food, I'll take that anytime.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Vermicelli Rice Noodle Salad with Lemongrass Beef, Vermicelli Rice Noodle Salad with Egg Rolls, Brisket, Beef Pho
Tracy Slinker
The food is amazing. The service is great best garlic calamari I have ever had in my life I come back every year just for that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stan
A bit pricey for Pho, but we can't find a better place in Aliso!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Rare Steak
yussof waziri
The rudest people I’ve ever encountered. I asked for chicken, they gave me pork which I specifically told them we can’t eat. And then they got upset at us. We could’ve been allergic and they could have killed us.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Al K
Love this place! Excellent food and great service.Vegetarian options: Good choices.Parking: Plenty of parking.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, and tables that are accessible.
Pho the Bowl was the first pho restaurant I had ever tried. Let me tell you, I have tried other restaurants and this is definitely the absolute best. My favorite dis is oxtail pho, which is so flavorful and tender it makes my mouth water just thinking of it! (I had a bowl of it today!). They have other delicious foods like chicken stir fried with soft rice noodles, spring rolls, fried wontons to name a few. Service is always prompt. I highly recommend them. You will not be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Roll
Jasmine Way
Great pho! Tastes good, fast service. Price is slightly higher. Got the beef rare brisket pho and it was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
atefe alizade
Best Pho in OCGenerous portions and very well balanced soupAlso staff are very nice and sweetWe are addicted to it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
George Kostyal
I usually order takeout, so I can't comment much on the service. I always get the pho soup rare beef because I love it. The broth is rich and flavorful.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho
John Padrid
I ordered G5- garlic noodle with chicken. It had so much oil I had to drain it to the side first. I have a picture of it. Horrible.
Ok! I hardly give reviews because I respect the work that we all do, yesterday we went with my family to have dinner there, my daughter wanted to go to the restroom, Then i think this is the worst experience of my life, the toilet was soooo filthy, but the worst thing was the smell, OMG this is terrible, my eyes was tearing from it. We did have to leave the place and bring my 3 years old girl to pee outside. We couldn’t leave the restaurant cause my family was there and i don’t wanted to ruin the night, but at least for my daughter and for me, there was no hungry anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Recommended dishes: Spring Roll
Always excellent, fresh food and service. One of our favorite
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Roll, Pho Soups, Rare Beef, Vermicelli Rice Noodle Salad with Egg Rolls, Steak
Rude service. Very difficult to deal with.2024 update: I gave them another chance. It's the same situation, except I now know, the problem is the management.It's sad, because there is a lot of potential here. Maybe, just a sign of the times.
I used to live close by and frequently visited Phở the bowl. Always ordered stir-fried beef noodles, grilled pork vermicelli, and wonton soup. Those were the most flavorful to my taste. Fast service and you can also take out or order through delivery apps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shaken Beef
Wonderful place, great vegan options to!
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant so far! Their vermicelli Bun is great. I recommend the BBQ shrimp and pork. The egg roll has a lot of crushed beans or something pasty that I dislike so I don't get it but the grilled proteins are well-marinated. Pho is also good; portions are large so plan accordingly. Service is minimal. So far I've seen two gentlemen bringing out drinks/food/checks begrudgingly. But they are not hostile, just unenthusiastic. If mediocre service is the price for excellent authentic food, I'll take that anytime.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Vermicelli Rice Noodle Salad with Lemongrass Beef, Vermicelli Rice Noodle Salad with Egg Rolls, Brisket, Beef Pho
The food is amazing. The service is great best garlic calamari I have ever had in my life I come back every year just for that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A bit pricey for Pho, but we can't find a better place in Aliso!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Rare Steak
The rudest people I’ve ever encountered. I asked for chicken, they gave me pork which I specifically told them we can’t eat. And then they got upset at us. We could’ve been allergic and they could have killed us.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Love this place! Excellent food and great service.Vegetarian options: Good choices.Parking: Plenty of parking.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, and tables that are accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Roll
Restaurantji Recommends
Pho the Bowl was the first pho restaurant I had ever tried. Let me tell you, I have tried other restaurants and this is definitely the absolute best. My favorite dis is oxtail pho, which is so flavorful and tender it makes my mouth water just thinking of it! (I had a bowl of it today!). They have other delicious foods like chicken stir fried with soft rice noodles, spring rolls, fried wontons to name a few. Service is always prompt. I highly recommend them. You will not be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Roll
Great pho! Tastes good, fast service. Price is slightly higher. Got the beef rare brisket pho and it was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Pho in OCGenerous portions and very well balanced soupAlso staff are very nice and sweetWe are addicted to it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I usually order takeout, so I can't comment much on the service. I always get the pho soup rare beef because I love it. The broth is rich and flavorful.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho
I ordered G5- garlic noodle with chicken. It had so much oil I had to drain it to the side first. I have a picture of it. Horrible.