Pho So 1 Lake Forest

It tastes like an imitation of Vietnamese food.
Maybe it feels that way more because I’ve actually been to Vietnam… but honestly, the taste is really not good.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

I ordered the beef brisket pho and fried rice — both were delicious. Takeout was quick and easy. Definitely coming back!

Food: 5

Hidden gem with great prices. They are on yiftee and food is always consistent. Great family business

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vietnamese Pho with a wide menu selection.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Good, for Phò in Lake Forest.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Wanted Pho for a quick lunch and it surpassed my expectations. The food came out very quickly and the quality was surprisingly high. The broth was delicious, and the egg rolls were very crispy. Good lunch spot overall.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We ate at Pho So 1 in Lake Forest and ordered a few dishes, including brisket pho, BBQ spring rolls (#4), vermicelli bowl (#89), and #57. The total came to about $72, which felt a bit pricey—but the food was tasty.

The BBQ rolls were our favorite,.

Dish #89 was light and refreshing. It’s perfect for a warm day for anyone who prefers clean flavors.

Dish # 57 was just okay.

Service was quick, and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. Overall, it’s a solid spot for Vietnamese food if you don’t mind spending a bit more. We’ll definitely be back.

Great Pho Soup with many choices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We liked the Pho! The thi ice tea was really good as well. I want to back and try some more foods.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

5 stars for the crispy pork egg rolls. They are addictive and the best I’ve found in southern oc.

Pho is mid imo but hits the spot. Meat was sorta underwhelming and the soup was light tasting (I like a hearty broth).

Veggies for garnish were excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clean place, pleasant and quick service, excellent pho at great prices. What's not to like?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service is horrible, not recommended

I am a Pho lover and I make it a point to try different pho restaurants at least once a week . Today I visited Pho So 1 in Lake Forest . I must say , the place was clean , which I appreciate. However , the service from the waitress was quite rude from the beginnings, and unfortunately the pho I tried was of very low quality . Sadly these factors negatively affected my overall experience and impression of the restaurant. I have been to other Vietnamese restaurants that may look even more modest , but their warm welcome , kind service and delicious food make them worth twice - or even more- than what I paid today . A friendly atmosphere and good quality make all the difference and unfortunately, that was missing from my visit to Pho So 1 .

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Got there at 9:30 and guy was really rude “To go only” 45 minutes before their closing time.

Service: 1

Been coming here almost every other month for a couple years. They are fantastic and friendly and the broth really hits the spot on a cool night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pho, Soup