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Food ok Service ok Ambiance ok Food overall was OK and was on more of the pricer side. The service was ok. Ambience was fine nice and spacious. If I was in the area again, I would not come back.
Cool Vietnamese spot in downtown Long Beach. If you're craving some Vietnamese food and you're in the area, this is the spot. Good quality food. Good menu. Good service. Reasonable prices. I definitely recommend trying them out.
I always only go here to get a lychee slush when I'm hungover which is BOMBBBB. But I ordered pho on Uber Eats the other day when I was sick and it was extremely lackluster. Nothing special about this pho, the flank was super chewy but the brisket was soft. Why I come here to write a review though; they had a buy one get one free deal on the spring rolls. I ordered the shrimp ones and they were disgustingly fishy. Would not recommend the spring rolls.
We randomly walked in craving pho. It was a guy in a collared shirt working and a girl up in the front . The guy rang us up and he looked like he hates his job bad. No attitude to us, but very low energy in general and just his face. And also stares at people , no welcoming in. He also just was on his phone then proceeds to work. The girl is sweet however. The food arrived sooo fast. Big bowl which is unexpected. Very delicious , nothing is wrong with the food at all and it's a decent price. His ambiance was not very welcoming. Other than that, nice spot.
Cute little restaurant. Pho as well as stir-fry and noodles. Clean inside and friendly service. Prices are decent. You order at the counter and take a number and are served at the table. The food tasted really good. We had the Garlic Butter shrimp and Lemongrass Chicken with fried rice. They also serve wine and beer. I will definitely eat there again.
I would definitely recommend coming back during happy hour. I had a craving for a summer roll. I had shrimp with mine. Also they typically provide fish sauce so I asked for a peanut sauce imo way better. It tasted fresh and shrimp was plump and refreshing. I would order that again. They also have a bogo during happy hour..being non alcoholic beverages, I ordered a green tea lychee and a berry smoothie. Those were pretty good a bit on the sweet side but to be expected. Service was great and was provided all the essentials. Lots of seating as well.
I have been interested in trying Pho since I've never had it before. I have to say I'm so glad I chose this place as my introduction! I ordered Pho from this restaurant on DoorDash and it came deconstructed, fresh and hot, which I appreciated! I got pho with chicken and the chicken/beef broth. The broth mixed with the herbaceous flavor of the mint and green onion was simply amazing. I don't know what took me so long to get hip to Pho but I'm a fan! This will definitely be on my go to spot list.
Just moved to LB from OC which honestly changes you palate when it comes to Asian food. I was feeling a litlle under the weather so I ordered take out. The food was ready on time and the ingredients were fresh, but the pho was very mediocre. The meat was high quality but i could tell that the broth was alright. The price was cheaper compared to OC but it tasted more like soup than actual pho in my opinion.
I'd go as far as saying this is one of the worst pho spots I've been to. Normally I don't like to do this but, I don't want someone else craving pho to experience what I had to. The pho with thin noodles, and rare flank is what I ordered. My main problem was the broth. It didn't taste authentic at ALL. Like a beef broth they got from Ralph's and put some random American seasonings. The broth was somewhat too salty, and just not what Vietnamese broth supposed to taste like. Best comparison is it was similar to a chicken soup somehow. The noodles were too chewy, and the meat was also on the chewier side as well. I WILL SAY THIS, the lady who took our order at the front was very nice and sweet to us. So at least good service on that side. However, a different employee delivered our meat to a wrong table (cause we order our meat on the side). And the second plate came like 35 mins later. 2nd plate was garlic noodles and beef. The noodles didn't taste garlic like, or good. And the beef somehow had some kind of sweetness to it, and just did not hit right. To at least not be a complete Debbie downer, I will say the ambience is nice for a date. The place was clean, and it had a nice modern aesthetic. Overall, if you want good pho, PLEASE DON'T GO HERE. If you have to go here, don't order pho or noodles with beef. You will be disappointed.
A decent spot for pho and noodles. I only ordered takeout so I cannot speak on the dine in experience! I wouldn't say it's super authentic or the best pho in town but it definitely helps with your cravings! I like the shaking beef garlic noodles though I think it's a bit greasy/salty and the noodles are too thin for garlic noodles. However still tasty! The chicken pho is decent but fairly bland. The eggrolls are good and crispy. Food: 6/10 Parking: 7/10 (street parking always available) Takeout: 8/10 (always fast for pickup) Environment: 8/10 (right in downtown, fun spot, dog friendly, outdoor and indoor seating available, never too busy)
Never have complaints... the girls are alway sweet and the food is always fresh. I don't come here often, but when I do get a chance, the flavors are always the exact same, nothing changes and that a bonus for me! There's plenty of seating in the restaurant and there's a bar and tv screens. Come check it out you won't regret it.
Lunch was just ok. This restaurant is modern and attractive with clean restrooms and friendly servers. I am just not a fan of their version of Vietnamese cuisine. My Saigon salad noodle bowl had giant shrimp chips on top, and lots of dark meat chicken. Unremarkable though. Husbands lemongrass chicken had lots of dark meat chicken and a big pile of rice. Filling but unmemorable. Many examples of this cuisine include some vegetables with this dish, but not here. No side salad, no fish sauce vinaigrette for dunking. Don't think we'll be back, unless nothing else is open.
1 year ago
3 years ago
Large portions and reasonable pricing! I got the chicken salad and to my surprise it was a light and refreshing yet filling salad. I loved the light dressing with the fish sauce flavor and the lemongrass chicken. I really wasn't expecting much but it was really good! Large portion to where you actually feel full after. I must mention they went a little heavy on the onions, but I think they might soak their onions because it wasn't overpowering at all. Parking is free at the public parking (first two hours are free) read more
2 years ago
This place has been my go-to spot for pho! I've been coming here for two years now, and I've never had a bad experience, whether dining in, ordering through DoorDash, or taking it to-go. They prepare everything so well--always delicious and with top-notch quality. The staff is friendly and efficient, and the whole atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to hang out with friends. The pho is definitely a standout, but the pork and shrimp egg rolls are amazing, and the shaken beef is also excellent. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more
2 years ago
This is probably the worst Vietnamese food we have ever eaten. The soup broth was lukewarm and cloudy, very murky, and the noodles were soggy, feeling like they had been soaked for a long time. Not only was there little meat inside, but it also didn't feel fresh. The cute coffee was premade. The staff was very friendly, and the atmosphere was open for chatting with friends, but we won't be coming back in the future. Not recommended at all. read more
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4 years ago
Was really hungry after traffic the other day. I found this place through a friend. So I got the shaken beef and garlic noodles. It was gone in an instant! It reminds me of vox kitchen except less of a line and way less people! Definitely stopping by again! read more
2 years ago
I like that you get to build your Pho from a set of options. Tonight I went with; thin noodles, brisket, fried tofu w/ mushrooms, mixed vegetables, and a veggie broth. Will definitely be mixing it up next. read more
Good pho! In downtown Long Beach so had to pay for parking $1 per hour metered parking. I got the thin noodles with brisket, meatballs, tendons and chicken and beef soup. Total was $14 for a bowl which is average price. The meal came fast, I enjoyed the noodles, soup was on sweeter side but it still had that flavorful pho taste. Nice area it's in! read more
2 years ago
My go-to pho place whenever I'm in Long Beach! Pho: The beef broth is AMAZING. My go to order that I recommend is the Pho with thin noodles, chicken, fried tofu and mushrooms, and mixed veggies. Never disappoints! Drinks: Their Vietnamese iced coffee and iced Thai tea are amazing too! They also have happy hour throughout the week and weekends which is always a plusss! Truly a solid gem in Long Beach. read more
3 years ago
Bug in my food!! Oh no! *view pics* Service was ok - not entirely polite at the register but decently quick. $1 jasmine tea was a good deal. $13.85 for pho with up to three meats - I chose veggies and rare flank $13.85 for veggie stir fry with one choice protein- we chose tofu. Broth was bland and I was slightly suspicious with the absence of even one Vietnamese cook in the back. A few bites in, I discover an entire bug - eyeballs and all. Absolutely sick to my stomach, we dropped our meal and requested a refund. When I showed them the bug on the napkin, she said "so what do you wanna do about it?" instead of offering solutions. Oddly unprofessional response considering YOU gave me bug soup, lady. Sorry - won't be returning! read more
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I know, Pho is a very personal thing and I have to say this is a very good place in DTLB. It is not the most authentic Pho you are ever going to have, but it was mighty tasty! You get to make a lot of choices with your order. I chose brisket, meatballs and tofu as my protein. You also get to choose noodle size and broth. Overall, the soup was hot and the accompaniments were fresh. I really enjoyed my lunch and I will definitely go back! read more
New spot for pho other than American pho have different options of noodles and proteins like brisket and tofu. Love some jasmin hot tea with this cold weather. Service is excellent everyone is friendly sometimes it's full and sometimes it's not just depends what time you go. Ambiance is calm very chill spot usually not over crowded. read more
2 years ago
- Locale Destination - It's on E 3rd st (Unit E) and The promenade N in downtown Long Beach. Ambiance: Simple, casual, kinda big. Both seating inside and outside. They have a bar though I'm not sure it's a full bar. Order & pay at the register and sit & eat wherever you like. Menu: appetizers, pho, entrees. Service: quick Parking: street meter or free street parking with a few block walk. Carpool! - Gluttony Expedition - Lemongrass pork: surprisingly not bad from a pho place. Pork was a bit dry side yet seasoned well. You got about 4 options - noodle, fried rice etc. I got the fried rice, which was bland. Overall not bad. - Conqueror's Deduction - Decent Vietnamese place in downtown Long Beach. Not bad! read more
1 year ago
6 years ago
Food was extremely good I love that you can choose three meats staff was very friendly ambience very laid-back. The eggrolls are to die for Can't wait to return read more
3 years ago
This was a very delicious lunch. Everything we ate was light and filling. The service, what can I say. Nice, attentive, just perfect. It was clean and spacious. The bathroom was very clean and well stocked. The food was as good as the photos. read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
Mmm just remembering this bowl of pho makes my heart happy the broth was rich and perfectly flavored. The Thai tea was great, and the vibe is really cute! They have outdoor seating (which I'm a sucker for). My partner considers herself a Pho snob, and she happily devoured every bite! Parking is free for 2 hours down the street at the lot! read more
3 years ago
Seen on yelp that this place closes at 11pm and was a 4 STAR place so with no hesitation I wanted to eat here. When I first walked in, it was pretty and clean so, so far so good. Once it was time to order, the guy service at the register was decent. I thought the shaken beef plate came with the egg since that's what it shows on the menu but it didn't. I still ordered a brisket and tendon pho, shaken beef plate, and a Thai tea which my total came out to like $37 which wasn't bad until I saw the portion of my food... Thai tea was DRINKABLE but wasn't the best. My pho came out first which barely had any noodle but had lots of fat. I took like 4 bites and didn't see no more noodles which was upsetting. The flavor of the broth and noodle tasted like the instant pho at Costco so it was not worth it.. I was still hungry and waited for another 15 min til my shaken beef plate came out while seeing a big party after me got their plate FIRST. My plate had like 7 little shaken beef which was flavorful, scoop of rice, and ALOT of salad. WAS NOT WORTH AT ALL unless ur on a DIET LOL!! I came out the place very hungry still which I had to find a different place to eat. I wouldn't come back at all even if it's the last place open. read more
great options for vegetarians! i got the tofu summer roll and tofu banh mi and they were both great, especially for the price point! the tofu banh mi was pretty big, i loved the bread and the ratios of ingredients was good. my only complaint is the tofu was juicy so it was dripping/sogging the bread a little bit. other than that, this place has a nice casual sit down area with tvs and a bar. service was fast and great too, would come again! read more
A modern Vietnamese restaurant. Order at the counter and then find a seat with number in tow. Rather than a long list of dishes like some Vietnamese restaurants, dishes are customized as you start off with your choice of protein and then choice of carb. I tried their lemongrass chicken with garlic noodles. It was a good portion of meat and noodles and with plenty of garlicky goodness. Look for parking at several nearby structures where it's free for 2 hours. Check your Yelp check-in offers to see if they still offer 15% off. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Good to support local community businesses. Atmosphere: Delivered so not sure how it looks in the inside. Food: 01. Summer Rolls (2) $6.45 Wasn't my order. 02. Popcorn Chicken $6.45 This popcorn chicken should be called day old soggy chicken, nothing popcorn about these. They were bland, soggy and tasted old... There was no crispy batter or anything that looked like the pictures. 03. Shaken Beef (Filet Cut) $12.85 This might be the best they've got. I ordered this with the fried rice and the rice actually had flavor, so did the beef, the only issue is for the price, I would have expected a lot more beef. 04. Pho $11.85 Typical pho nothing good about it. For the price you get a very small portion of meats, nothing mind blowing about it... Don't waste your time or money here. Service: Was very slow for delivery. Tip: Hit up a local mom and pop Pho restaurant to get the best bang for your buck. This meal costed me almost $90.00 and it was not tasty at all. Also very small portions. I ordered a pho with no noodles and still got charged full price and no extra meat or anything. Could have charged me for broth and meat... read more
4 years ago
This is my favorite Pho place in Long Beach! Wide noodles are the best with the beef and chicken broth. And yes I have to pair it with a beer all the time! What other Pho place offers beer?? Would definitely recommend this place read more
Perfect for this cold weather. The broth has flavor unlike other places where the lack of taste like disappointing. I got the chicken and beef broth with fried tofu, veggies and brisket. It was the perfect combination for me. The egg rolls were crispy and delicious with the sweet sauce they provide. I added a little chili to it and perfect. We also got popcorn chicken which my kids didn't really enjoy. They were cold and really hard. Maybe next time we'll try them again. The Thai tea was sweet but not to sweet. This place is great because you order and pay and wait for your food to be served to you. No check hassle at the end of a great meal. The tables and chairs were really comfortable and clean. We went with friend and they also enjoyed it. read more
2 years ago
Takeout: Ordered extra shaken beef for $9 and did not receive it. Also got ZERO bean sprouts, basil or cilantro with my pho. I used to love this place. Now I hate it. Pho You, 123 Pho! read more
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2 years ago
Casual place. I'd say it's Good for groups because you order at the counter and get a number so your food is delivered to your table - makes for splitting the bill very easy. On my visit I tried their garlic noodles but I went for pork instead of the chicken. It was yummy and generous with the garlic. read more
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210 E 3rd St
Unit E
Long Beach, CA 90802
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Are the crispy baos vegan if we choose vegetarian filling?
How late do they deliver?
They stop delivering at 10:30 sweetheart. A good rule of thumb is, put in an order between 10 & 10:15pm.
Do they mention whether they use MSG?
Glutamate is almost in everything you eat. Funny how this xenophobia myth still lives. MSG is nothing more than protein mixed with salt. Glutamate is extracted from fruits and vegetables and is crystallized with sodium to stabilize the compound.…
Do they have any rice noodles?
The pho noodles and vermicelli noodles are rice noodles.
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