Best Vietnamese Restaurant Garden Grove Near Me

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The Orange County Register: Best Pho - Loving Pho: STILL GOOD AND DEPENDABLE PHO, etc...

4worldlovers: This pho is SO GOOD! Making my mouth water just thinking about it!

The first time I had Pho 45, I was just on the mend from having a cold. I couldn’t taste everything perfectly yet, but this pho was just what I needed as the ultimate comfort food. Even then, I could tell the meat they used was super soft and tender and the broth exceptional. I’ve gone back (in full health) since then and am just in love with their pho. Quick service and a small bowl is more than enough for me. Only downside is that there always seems to be a wait. But it definitely beats any pho place I’ve tried in the OC so far. Ordering a pho and a Viet iced coffee to go is heaven.

This is still my go to when I have a craving for “pho” and don’t want to cook. There was a lot of construction going on in the parking lot. So the parking situation was not great.

The complaints that I had were the egg rolls and service style. The egg rolls were a bit stale. They may be pre-cooked and warm up to order. The meat mixture was grayish–typically mean it is old. I wish they would pay a little bit more attention to the service. I would like to have the appetizer out first then the pho after. I can’t eat them both at the same time! And lastly, put more cilantro in my pho! This is a key ingredient to complete the pho aroma.

Came here for dinner the other night, my parents and I were feeling under the weather and needed soup.

PARKING: In a shared plaza with Pick Me Up Teahouse. Plenty of parking here!

WAIT: There is generally a wait here since it’s incredibly popular. There’s a sign in sheet available for you to sign. I came here Friday at 6pm and waited for about 5 minutes until I was seated.

RESTAURANT: Fairly small, meant for small parties of about 4. The restaurant is a little rundown and unsanitary, really reminds me of a fast food restaurant except they serve Pho.

MENU: Simple menu, there’s other dishes other than Pho, such as rice, but I only paid attention to the Pho. Prices are affordable, about $8 for a small bowl and $9 for a large.

PHO: I ended up ordering their Filet Mignon Pho. Was surprised at how much food they gave out. The small was enough for me to make 2 full meals. They did not skimp out on the meat, I was very impressed! Meat was very soft and tender, the broth was pretty good as well. They also offer larger Pho noodles if you don’t want to stick to the traditional regular noodles.

Overall experience here was good. Our food came out in less than 5 minutes, piping hot and fresh! I was impressed with the amount of meat they gave out. Wouldn’t mind coming back here again whenever I am feeling under the weather!

Late Pho, crowded to the brim but also amazing Pho. I don’t even like Pho or go out to have it often but even I’m saying this place is good. If you’re in the OC, GOOOO!!!

Low key perfect noodles. You have the choice of thick and thin noods but you can’t go wrong with either, but personally I’d get the thin noodles.

Need convincing? How about some $9 filet mignon Pho for you. Or there’s a combo Dac Biet with Pho, brisket, mignon, flank steak, and more good stuff for $9. They’re pretty generous with the amount of meat they give too. The noodles are damn good, being cooked to the right temp.

Service here was okay, but better than expected considering that it’s so crowded. You might have to wait for awhile and put your name on a waitlist to get a seat but at least you can order while you wait.

What ppl say is true, pho in OC is the best you would ever taste! Came here on a Sunday around 1145 and there were already lines outside of the restaurant. Was talking to my friend while we waited and we concluded that the pho must be phenomenal if even Vietnamese ppl are waiting in line for it! And once we’ve tasted the pho, our conclusion was proven true.

The broth was so rich, yet not heavy. You can taste the beef flavor in the broth. They gave you even portions of both the meats and noodles. The meat they use is also very fresh and not over cooked.

The service was decent, ordering was quick, the pho came out instantly too, and you just go up to the counter to pay.

4worldlovers: Our relaxed Vietnamese restaurant specializes in the eponymous pho and Vietnamese dishes.

Extremely quick service. My boyfriend and I arrived on a busy Friday night. There were bigger parties waiting, but fortunately for us a smaller table was open and we were seated immediately.

Yummy pho, and fresh, fresh bean sprouts, basil, and lime. Vietnamese coffee is STRONG. You can’t go wrong here!

One of my favorite pho locations because the interior is newer than other pho locations, pho is consistent every time I go there, service is quick, technological advance with iPads, accept credit cards, and delicious.

I normally order the Pho Thai filet large or small with extra meat with raw onions. Great combo for a great meal.

I recently transitioned to this spot as my go-to spot for pho!

My girlfriend and I came here right when it opened at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. We sat down, ordered, and got our food in under five minutes.

I highly recommend getting your pho with rare steak, flank, and tripe! Be sure to add all of the fixings like bean sprouts, lime, mint leaves, hoisin sauce and, of course, sriracha for that bump in spice. Usually at pho places, the noodle serving is overwhelming and disproportionate to the meat and other add ins. But there is a strikingly good balance of food in your bowl, and the bowls come in three different sizes!

My only critique is that the mint leaves are not as fresh as the bean sprouts, so I don’t add too much in, if any.

It’s clean here compared to other pho places, and I appreciate the chopsticks coming in individualized packaging

While Pho Lu is one of the many catch-all restaurants in Little Saigon that seems to have a little of everything, THE standout thing to get here is the oxtail pho.

FALL. OFF. THE. BONE. I don’t know of another pho restaurant in Garden Grove or Westminster that does oxtail this well. It’s always just the right amount of meatiness and fatiness… and if it ain’t fatty enough, you can always order extra fatty brisket like I do when I’m feeling extra fatty.

The broth too is a nice alternative to many of the other pho joints in Little Saigon… I’ve never left with a headache, dry mouth, or any of the other symptoms of “too much MSG”. Who knows what is or isn’t in the soup… I just know the ox tail is killer here and it’s worth the trip!

Just make sure you go at the right time; the right time being BEFORE they run out of oxtail. I’ve had it happen to me late at night AND earlier in the day… NOT a pleasant experience.

My friends and I were super hungry after a trip to Disneyland and came all the way here for the pho since it was recommended by another friend. They open late as well, they close at 1am!

When we got there around 10:30pm, the place was packed. Luckily, we were the first ones on the list and after us, there were another 5 groups that came in. So they place is definitely busy!

We got seated and placed our orders. I got the pho tai which is just pho with rare steak. I got the regular sized bowl which was around $7.50. I wish it came with more noodles than steak (I know, people usually want more meat than noodles). But the ratio of meat and noodles were off. I ate 3 slices of beef and 1 bite of noodles everytime.

The broth was good! I can tell it was cooked the traditional way, rather than just using canned soup. Their service was good! They were very attentive and had enough servers bringing out the water, the veggie plates, and our dishes. We were all quite satisfied with our pho craving that night.

Pho Lu is the main place to get my fix for oxtail pho. The broth isn’t salty like most pho places. It actually has a slight sweetness to it which I prefer. Now I really need to highlight how delicious the oxtail is…they simmer it for a long time so the meat just falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. It’s so good that sometimes oxtail runs out on busy Friday and Saturday nights. Tip: Ask for fresh pho noodles (no extra charge). These noodles are thicker than the average noodles but they soak up the broth nicely and enhances the oxtail pho experience into a whole new level.

The difference between this place & other Vietnamese places is vibes & great customer service.

4worldlovers: This was my second time here. First time was last year and I loved that they serve an entire half chicken for chicken pho and it come out on a separate plate. The broth was also really fresh and full of flavor. It’s steamed free range chicken which makes the meat firm and chewy. Also comes with ginger dipping sauce. This time I came back to take my mom from San Diego. Got the chicken pho ($18) and house special fried rice ($13) which came with beef and shrimp. The meat was the same brisket used it pho except it’s fried. Very generous with shrimp. Both dishes were massive and easily shared and super flavorful.

A wonderful place with great tasting food and amazing service. The Phở is flavorful with all of the beef bones, ginger, onions and lots of aromatic spices coming together perfectly. The Vietnamese Coffee was strong and the sweetness was just right, unlike other places where it is overflowing with condensed milk. The bold flavor of coffee comes through and kicks in nicely after a good meal. Hats off to the owners and the rest of the staff. The service is amazing and very attentive including our ice waters always being refilled without waiting. The place is brightly lit and tables are clean. Parking during the evening might be a challenge. Highly recommend.