15 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near San Juan Capistrano

“I love this place. It's a small local spot with great service and great food. My favorite is the pad see ewe but I also love the combo pho. I've tried so many dishes here and you just can't go wrong. Vicky is fantastic and so friendly.“

“Pho broth tastes great, portion is okay I'm not full after eating large. I've tried large brisket pho and chicken pho. One of the spoons still had food stuck on it...... After I put in all the veggies I noticed one slice is stale or bad jalapeno. I had to pray that God will protect me from getting sick... Imma take detox pill at home... Although I want to continue support business here I don't feel spending $22-23 after tip is really worth my money. Honestly this restaurant team need to try harder to gain more regular customers. I've eaten at so called best pho restaurants in OC and LA. Brisket pho was better than chicken though. However after experience today, I ain't coming back... I even tipped 25%... So yeah I'm not a difficult customer to satisfy. Goodluck Saigon Gem team, you guys have real potential but you guys need to listen to customers and make real lasting positive changes. I first gave 3 star but 4 stars is the maximum I can give. I'm being generous like how much I tip... Sauce bottle was sticky...“

“This is basically a takeout restaurant and the food is supposedly authentic Vietnamese so we'll see about that! The kids who work here are very nice and helpful and know about gluten-free and they have a lot of interesting gluten-free items on their menu! I ordered the pho noodle soup with tofu, tofu, mushrooms, and a veggie broth. I also ordered the pork belly lollipops for the boyfriend I'll let you know how it is later after I bring it home and devour it“

“Went there yesterday for the first time. Ordered Oxtail Pho and filet mignon fried rice. Both were very delicious. The Pho was amazing, it was not as salty as other Pho restaurants and the filet mignon fried rice was one of the best I had. The service was great and the prices were reasonable. I will definitely go back.“

“We enjoyed dinner tonight and the food was excellent. The noodle and rice dishes were so flavorful and the filet mignon cubes would just melt in your mouth. The restaurant is small and simple but very clean and staff is super friendly. I can't wait to go back again. Highly recommend you give them a try.“

“I have been going here for years - since I was a kid to be exact! This was when their walls used to be a medium shade of pink lol. My dad was a huge pho enthusiast and this was one of his favorite spots.After my dad passed away when I was 10, we stopped going. We continued on with our lives and I eventually found myself living in LA for 3-4 years and moved back to OC in 2020.I drove by the shopping center soon afterwards and saw that it was still open! So, I went in and tried it again. Their fresh spring rolls are always* tasty. I LOVE their combo fried rice and their fresh coconut juice. I'm one of those customers that once you find your favorite dish, it is hard to try another one because you just can't get enough of it. I am not a big pho fan like my dad was, but whenever we went here it was like a trip to Disneyland for him LOL.They never changed anything about their food or service since I was a kid. To be exact, I must've been 6-8ish when we began going. I'm turning 27 this year. To say that about a restaurant shows how much they value quality.“

“We came in right when it opened they were quick to get us seated. They got our order down pretty fast well. We didn’t have to wait long before our food came. We got the combination pho and combination fried rice. We love their chicken wings so we got one plate of those as well. The ambiance is great they made renovations to the location and the lighting and the fixtures look great. We like coming here with our family and extended relatives. We will definitely come back again soon.Parking: Great parking just outside of the restaurant.“

“I’ve often gotten takeout from this place when I’m in South OC, and it always satisfies. The portions are huge AND high quality, which is rare to find. Each entree lasts for at least 2 meals and doesn’t get soggy at all even after being refrigerated, so it’s the best value for quality out there. My favourite dish is the spicy chicken with Sichuan peppercorns, but I recently got the eggplant without bell peppers and liked it too. My partner also let me try some of his Mongolian beef, and it was so good that it might just be the next dish I order from here.“

“Prompt and friendly service from people who appear to be enjoying their work. Clean and modern decor feels comfortable too. The food is good but a bit pricey and not quite as tasty as some of the more authentic, "hole in the wall" places you find in strip malls.“

“They have all the classics and favorite dishes here. My kids love the pho and enjoyed the fried rice as well. The aromas are so fresh and exquisite. Service is always excellent and the fact that this place gets a lot of foot traffic means their ingredients are always fresh.“

“If I could give this restaurant 10 stars I would! Their pho is to date the best pho I've ever had. And I've been around for some time now. The broth is delicious, beef and chicken alike. Their toppings fresh and crisp. Egg rolls scrumptious and crispy and just about everything thing else on the menu has been a hit for my family and I But not only is their pho the best. They themselves ( the owners... husband and wife ) are literally the sweetest kindest couple. My family and I love them! They're personable and are amazing with every person that comes into their restaurant. That saying " you'll forget what a person did but you'll never forget get how a person made you feel! " Has never been more true. They make you feel like family and that on top of their food being delicious is a win win.“

“This place has been here forever and a day... must be pretty good to have survived this long. Tried a beef Bahn Mi and it was pretty good. Not as good as you get up in Westminster or Garden Grove but still good and worth trying. Also tried the chicken fried rice and that was really good! We will be back to try more things for sure. Located in Gateway center where stars on Alicia.. parking is super easy.“

“Came here midweek and it was pretty quiet inside the restaurant, but a lot of pickup orders were being made throughout our dinner. Ordered the grilled pork chop and the Grilled Beef Short Ribs. Both were very good, but I would definitely order the pork chops again due to it being on the bone, and serving size. The short ribs were already taken off the bone, and didn't seem to offer as much protein as the chops. Also ordered the Shrimp Spring Rolls, which were just ok, I don't think I'd order them again. Overall, I'd give this place a solid 4, for flavor and price point. Service was a little rough around the edges, but, nothing we couldn't get over.“

“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.“

“This is the best pho place I have ever been to, and I have been to my fair share of pho restaurants. My partner and I go at least once a week, and it never disappoints. The waiters treat you like family, the food comes out in five minutes of less, and it’s always so delicious. I’m gluten free and vegan, and it’s always such a treat when I find a place that accommodates that and has food for my meat loving partner too! Please give it a try, it’s delicious and this place deserves all the hype!!“