Everyone should support our local businesses. We count on them and they count on us. Monarch 9 is worth trying everything on the menu. I've had great meals there and the owners are warm and welcoming every visit. Today I tried the chicken pho take out. I unfortunately couldn't get past the 2nd bite.. I emediately called to warn the owner. I got a really nice employee to hear my concerns. The response was honest and straight forward. She explained why there was an overwhelming taste of salt. Her answer was very honest. The broth just needed to be thinned out from simmering all morning.
It's not okay to just thank me for calling just to warn management so the next customer doesn't get a meal from the same pot.
Not my best Valentine lunch.
Should have went with the wings or Ox tail fried rice
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Ginger Chicken Pho
Manuel Meraz
This place is not only charming but serves up some absolutely delicious food. The Pho is second to none, and the desserts are crazy good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho GA, Monarch Fries
Shawn Baray
Hello,
I'm writing to you today to share my experience at a wonderful restaurant. The food was delicious, and the drinks were great, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The indoor atmosphere was inviting, and the service was impeccable.
The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining. You order and pay for your food at the counter, then take a seat. Free parking is available, and the owners are always friendly and welcoming.
I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal and a pleasant dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Javier Marin Munoz
Best restaurant around, period. Always high quality ingredients, healthy food that actually makes your body feel good, good portions, and the taste is really really good
The freshest and tastiest pho in SoCal. Worth the drive. AND gluten free desserts!!! I come after church at least once a month.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options and desserts
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon Pho - Pho Bo
Christina Hansen
My husband and I recently visited Monarch 9 and we were blown away by the quality of their food! We now come frequently when we’re in the area. The pho is simply amazing—rich, flavorful broth with perfectly cooked noodles and tender meat. Every spoonful was packed with authentic flavors. I also tried their banh mi, which was tender and delicious, with fresh, crispy bread and the right balance of fillings. The service was friendly and the ambiance warm and inviting. Highly recommend Monarch 9 for anyone craving authentic Vietnamese cuisine!
Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options!
Man this place is normally our go-to for pho and shaken beef take out but tonight the shaken beef looked like it came out of a microwave, very dry and old looking with bad flavor. It’s a bummer since we live so close but all it takes is one bad experience to lose a customer. If I was the owner I’d want to know.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Grace Asman
Amazing find! We were out shopping in the area, and decided to try Monarch 9 on a whim. From the moment we came in the door, everyone was extremely warm and helpful. The owner went over the entire menu with us, and made excellent recommendations. We had the shaken beef, oxtail fried rice, and iced coffee. Everything was delicious. Will definitely come back to try the entire menu. Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Monarch Shaken Beef
karen figueroa
genuinely the sweetest people work here, we were even given a side of curry to try and of course, we absolutely loved it!! this is my favorite restaurant nearby, its so hard to find vegan food more inland and this place has such fresh, tasty food! cant wait to try all of the menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls, Vegan
Josephine Shiau
Finally found a place that has pho without the MSG. The server was friendly. After you were seated, you then go to the counter to place the order. That was the only odd thing. We had be Buddha stir fried and the beef. The beef plate was better. The Buddha stir fried tasted a bit sweet. The spring rolls were good as well. Def recommend
Wheelchair accessibility: Easy in and out esp the bathroom.
A clean and friendly Vietnamese restaurant. The table setting was also nicely prepared. All the food we ordered was delicious. The Pho soup was really clean and refreshing. The egg rolls were really big and special. Above all, the oxtail fried rice was really delicious. The portions were also generous, and the texture of the small pieces of oxtail was really nice to chew on. The inside of the restaurant was also very clean, and it seemed to be a popular place with many customers as soon as it opened.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leah Berry
Extremely tasty and incredible service!! Get the oxtail fries, they're worth every cent. Also enjoyed the oxtail fried rice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Monarch Fries, Vegan
Richard Cantwell
What a find. This highly rated (by my family actually) was a delightful surprise. Family owned & run with excellent pho. The French Vietnamese combo twist is unusual but I was disappointed they had no bread. So no bon mi & no baguette +pate foie gras. Maybe next time. Filet mignon pho was one of the best I've had & the garlic fries were great. Loved having the owner visit with us several times ( slow night). She's very high energy & lots of fun. Not easy to find but we'll worth finding.
Kid-friendliness: Owner was enraptured by our 9 month old great granddaughter (but so are we for that matter.). Staff was very nice to her
Everyone should support our local businesses. We count on them and they count on us. Monarch 9 is worth trying everything on the menu. I've had great meals there and the owners are warm and welcoming every visit.
Today I tried the chicken pho take out.
I unfortunately couldn't get past the 2nd bite.. I emediately called to warn the owner. I got a really nice employee to hear my concerns. The response was honest and straight forward.
She explained why there was an overwhelming taste of salt. Her answer was very honest. The broth just needed to be thinned out from simmering all morning.
It's not okay to just thank me for calling just to warn management so the next customer doesn't get a meal from the same pot.
Not my best Valentine lunch.
Should have went with the wings or Ox tail fried rice
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Ginger Chicken Pho
This place is not only charming but serves up some absolutely delicious food. The Pho is second to none, and the desserts are crazy good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho GA, Monarch Fries
Hello,
I'm writing to you today to share my experience at a wonderful restaurant. The food was delicious, and the drinks were great, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The indoor atmosphere was inviting, and the service was impeccable.
The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining. You order and pay for your food at the counter, then take a seat. Free parking is available, and the owners are always friendly and welcoming.
I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal and a pleasant dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best restaurant around, period. Always high quality ingredients, healthy food that actually makes your body feel good, good portions, and the taste is really really good
Thank you Monarch 9
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon Pho - Pho Bo, Monarch Shaken Beef, Ginger Chicken, Monarch Fries, Madeleines
The freshest and tastiest pho in SoCal. Worth the drive. AND gluten free desserts!!! I come after church at least once a month.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options and desserts
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon Pho - Pho Bo
My husband and I recently visited Monarch 9 and we were blown away by the quality of their food! We now come frequently when we’re in the area. The pho is simply amazing—rich, flavorful broth with perfectly cooked noodles and tender meat. Every spoonful was packed with authentic flavors. I also tried their banh mi, which was tender and delicious, with fresh, crispy bread and the right balance of fillings. The service was friendly and the ambiance warm and inviting. Highly recommend Monarch 9 for anyone craving authentic Vietnamese cuisine!
Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls, Filet Mignon Pho - Pho Bo, Monarch Fries, Sandwiches
Man this place is normally our go-to for pho and shaken beef take out but tonight the shaken beef looked like it came out of a microwave, very dry and old looking with bad flavor. It’s a bummer since we live so close but all it takes is one bad experience to lose a customer. If I was the owner I’d want to know.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Amazing find! We were out shopping in the area, and decided to try Monarch 9 on a whim. From the moment we came in the door, everyone was extremely warm and helpful. The owner went over the entire menu with us, and made excellent recommendations. We had the shaken beef, oxtail fried rice, and iced coffee. Everything was delicious. Will definitely come back to try the entire menu.
Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Monarch Shaken Beef
genuinely the sweetest people work here, we were even given a side of curry to try and of course, we absolutely loved it!! this is my favorite restaurant nearby, its so hard to find vegan food more inland and this place has such fresh, tasty food! cant wait to try all of the menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls, Vegan
Finally found a place that has pho without the MSG. The server was friendly. After you were seated, you then go to the counter to place the order. That was the only odd thing. We had be Buddha stir fried and the beef. The beef plate was better. The Buddha stir fried tasted a bit sweet. The spring rolls were good as well. Def recommend
Wheelchair accessibility: Easy in and out esp the bathroom.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon Pho - Pho Bo, Monarch Shaken Beef
Restaurantji Recommends
A clean and friendly Vietnamese restaurant. The table setting was also nicely prepared. All the food we ordered was delicious. The Pho soup was really clean and refreshing. The egg rolls were really big and special. Above all, the oxtail fried rice was really delicious. The portions were also generous, and the texture of the small pieces of oxtail was really nice to chew on. The inside of the restaurant was also very clean, and it seemed to be a popular place with many customers as soon as it opened.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely tasty and incredible service!! Get the oxtail fries, they're worth every cent. Also enjoyed the oxtail fried rice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Monarch Fries, Vegan
What a find. This highly rated (by my family actually) was a delightful surprise. Family owned & run with excellent pho. The French Vietnamese combo twist is unusual but I was disappointed they had no bread. So no bon mi & no baguette +pate foie gras. Maybe next time.
Filet mignon pho was one of the best I've had & the garlic fries were great. Loved having the owner visit with us several times ( slow night). She's very high energy & lots of fun.
Not easy to find but we'll worth finding.
Kid-friendliness: Owner was enraptured by our 9 month old great granddaughter (but so are we for that matter.). Staff was very nice to her
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon Pho - Pho Bo, Vegan Pho, Monarch Fries
Great service and excellent food
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am blown away by the impeccable service. Check this place out if you’re nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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