10 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in South El Monte

“It's a one man band, so it took awhile for us to get our food. You will need patience. But when it comes out, it was so worth it! Next time I'd try calling and order ahead, or order a takeout. There's a lot next door that has zero marking, but you can park there.“

“This place is an amazing hole in the wall and I don't understand how this is not a franchise by now. I love trying new food places and not my first time having Vietnamese but I will say that this IS my first time having it. This was by far one of the best experiences I've had! Jimmy served us and was amazing! My best friend and I had a great time and we will definitely be coming back out! Thank you so much! ( I tried the Bun bo hue, men lui, banb beo 10/10 I also had Penny worth and basil seed drink and they are also amazing!)“

“Visiting a friend and he was under the weather and was craving Pho. He recommended Pho Hai in El Monte.

The broth is rich, flavorful and authentic. Portions are generous—perfect for a hearty meal. Walked away feeling much better. Family-owned and operated. Service was warm and attentive. Please support small business.“

“When I first arrived to this restaurant, I didn’t see any other diners and was quite hesitant. But soon enough they proved my ‘pre-thoughts’ wrong.
Definitely one of the best Vietnamese home cooked meals at a restaurant in the area. The flavour is so authentic that can transport you back to the Southern of Vietnam (mien Tay) in a bite. We ordered the lunch set for family and cannot fault a thing. It came with canh chua, ca chien, goi tom thit, ca kho, bap cai chua. Flavour was mouth watering and all very good value for money. This is such a hidden gem. Highly recommend!“

“after eating here, i'm starting to understand how LA/SGV works... you gotta pay for a big meal, sit down, 'n enjoy. It's not a hustle 'n bustle snack on-the-way city.

I expected to eat the self-serving vegetables 'n rice, but that seems to have a door of it's own for take-out..?? then I tried to order a sandwich, but they were out.. maybe out of bread..? then i gave in and ordered a big meal, a soup: combination with yellow noodle.

amazing. simple. jam packed with all sorts of tofu and mushrooms. It's enough for two people. And then the lady gave out little dessert cups, like a green mung bean soup, on a hot day. this is one of them joints.“

“This pho shop makes a super rich broth that feels homemade. The filet mignon pho is melt-in-your-mouth good. Service is quick, though the restaurant gets crowded on weekends. Prices are reasonable for the portion size. A reliable stop for comforting pho“

“We enjoy hanging out. Yesterday we visited this excellent place which we didn’t know before. We enjoyed a beautiful experience there with very good meal and a well-trained stuff and an impressive chief cook. We put this fine restaurant in our phone list and we will certainly go again very soon. We deeply recommend.“

“A small place with quick and attentive service. I ordered the 王面 and it was served very hot with good variety of toppings including fresh garlic and fried shallots. The shrimp tasted very fresh with the poop line taken out and the pork was tender. The hot sauce is very flavorful and paired well.“

“The place is interesting, it is within sight of the road, it has parking.
The service is fast, they are friendly, they have space to eat there, their coffee is delicious, the baguettes are a good size, price and taste good, so I do recommend them.“