The broth and noodles were excellent. Many diners praised the noodles for being "separate and not sticking together," and the broth for being "delicious and very satisfying." Recommended dishes include the "Special Pho/Beef Rice Noodles." The atmosphere is relaxed, suitable for casual dining. read more

I usually don't leave negative reviews, but this experience deserves to be noted. We visited AJ Noodles last Saturday and ended up leaving after waiting an hour with no food because they were prioritizing online orders while we sat there. We arrived at 4:25. As soon as we were seated, I asked if I could place our order while we waited for the rest of our party, since I already knew what we wanted. The server said no--we had to wait until everyone arrived. Fair enough. Our friends arrived about five minutes later, but it still took about 15 minutes before anyone came over to take our order. The restaurant is small, and there were only about three other tables with customers, all of which were already eating. Thirty minutes after ordering, we still hadn't received a single item. My friend suspected they were fulfilling online orders first, so I went up to ask how much longer it would be. The response: another 30 minutes. At that point, after already waiting 45 minutes, we decided to leave. If the kitchen was that backed up, why not let us know? Why refuse to take the order when I first asked? Or at least warn us that the wait would be over 45 minutes? The food is good, but not worth that level of disregard for customers who are physically sitting in the restaurant. My friend later told me she's had issues with their customer service in the past as well. This was very disappointing, and we'll be choosing other ramen places from now on. It really seems like they're understaffed for the amount of dine-in and online orders they're trying to handle. Another person in the kitchen might make a huge difference. read more

A new pho and noodle place! Saw that this had recently opened in La Crescenta and wanted to check it out. We went around 7 PM and ordered two bowls of pho, the meatball and rare steak and brisket (#4 and #3). The meatballs in the pho were quite tough and rubbery, wouldn't recommend that as the protein option. The steak was pretty good though. The noodles were standard, as well. They provide the typical toppings, bean sprouts and onions and cilantro. The limes they gave us were pretty dry though, we struggled to squeeze any juice out. There was a small fly in my soup, but probably not from the kitchen - likely just flew in while I was eating. The ambiance was relatively quiet, clean interior and bathroom. There is ample parking and the pricing is fair. Overall, solid noodle shop. read more

AJ Noodles - 4. Pho Meatball and 3. Pho Rare Steak, Brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Glendale, California

So delicious! Took my dogs for a groom and stumbled upon this delicious place. Please try it! Their dumplings are made from scratch and the noodles are delicious Will be coming back read more

AJ Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Glendale, California

I love this spot! I've been coming here for years. I love pho but my husband is more of a ramen guy so this restaurant is perfect for us. It's family owned and operated, and they're so nice. Great service from them! They remodeled within the last few years too and while the restaurant is small, it's kept well and really clean. Love coming here. read more

I had the pho vegetable and my mom had the beef rice bowl. We both liked our food and the serving was just enough to finish completely and still be full from. I do wish the pho vegetable came with tofu as some kind of protein substitute but the broth alone was delicious. Service was quick and friendly. There's a small shared parking lot for the plaza it's in so that's nice. The inside was very modern, clean, and cute. read more

AJ Noodles - 9. Pho Vegetable 22. Beef Rice Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Glendale, California

Awesome hole in the wall with very hospital owners! it's a small restaurant but enough seating for groups. my friends and I came here ravenous after climbing and were immediately helped by the owner. The pho is very flavorful and not heavy at all. It was so fire clean broth. Not like viet pho (eg phoholic) but the owners are Korean so it's a bit less heavy broth but still tastes so good. My friends loved his ramen with the right amount of spice. All bowls were cleared read more

AJ Noodles - Beef brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Glendale, California

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I was really hard on this place because of what I took as a bad attitude from the owner lady but I guess I might have misunderstood. It's a decent spot though my adventure to try the menu was cut short, it's alright I might give them another shot in the future. For now this is all I've got, decent spot decent food decent service. read more

AJ Noodles is a great pho restaurant in LCR and in my opinion, their pho is probably one of the better ones available around. They're family owned and the owners are very welcoming. I think the pho always comes out fast and it will hit very well during current chilly season read more

It's okay, nothing great nothing bad. A bit expensive for basic ramen in my opinion and the egg roll portion size is small but tasty. The Thai tea tasted a bit too syrupy. It's not an authentic tasting drink. Food was served fast and soup was served hot. Small parking lot in the small plaza. read more

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Just tried this pho spot and I'm impressed! The broth was rich, flavorful. We tried the steak pho, beef ramen, fried dumplings and a rice and beef dish with veggies. The portions were generous, and the meat was tender. Service was friendly and fast, and the place felt clean and welcoming. Definitely coming back when I need a cozy comfort meal thanks for your hospitality!! read more

I've been going here for many years and it's always the same amazing service and delicious comfort food! It's relaxing and quiet inside. I always recommend this restaurant. read more

AJ Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Glendale, California

Parking is limited, but you should be able to find a spot! The service is very friendly, and the ambiance is modern, with beautiful wood finished furniture and walls. I ordered the Pho with all the meats, except for tripe, and it was SOOO GOOD! I absolutely loved it and would definitely come back for more. It really feels like a hidden gem, especially since there weren't many people there. read more

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I really liked it, but it was hard to find the bowl for the soy sauce, but I still love it and it was good.

Love the owners. They remembered me just after going there once. They are very lovely people. Their nengmyun during the summer season is very addicting. read more

I have been coming here for years. Their food is so good. I always get their steak pho for take out. Comes loaded with all the fixins on the side and is a huge portion. Great price for the amount you get. I've tried other pho places and I just can't get past the licorice flavor of the anise but theirs is perfect. I highly recommend! read more

Our family really likes this place. It is a nice local restaurant with good food and the owners are very kind.

The place looks quite nice, there is plenty of space. The service is good and the staff are friendly. We ordered several dishes and one of them didn't seem very fresh. read more

Good was so delicious! Customer service was outstanding. We enjoyed the beef ramen and fried dumplings !

Enjoyed the shrimp pho here, it came out hot and flavorful. I just wish the shrimp had been deveined. I'll definitely be back, but I'll try something different next time. read more

Truly the best pho, egg rolls and spring rolls I've had in my life. You can tell they use quality ingredients. The owners/staff are so kinda and friendly and make you feel at home. Look forward to coming back very often especially in the cold months. Thank you! read more

AJ Noodles - Brisket pho add broccoli - Vietnamese Near Me - Glendale, California

After driving for nearly five hours, I was craving something warm and comforting -- and AJ Noodles was exactly what I needed. I ordered pho along with some spring rolls, fried dumplings, and steamed dumplings to go. Everything was so fresh and delicious! The broth of the pho was clear, flavorful, and soothing -- just the right kind of comfort food after a long day. The spring rolls were perfectly made, and both the fried and steamed dumplings were so good they made my eyes widen with surprise. You can really tell they use fresh ingredients and care about the food they make. I'll definitely be coming back here again! read more

Great food and great ambiance and must try in La Crescenta!!! Summer roll is a must try and the pho special is super good!!!

Their tomyam tastes pretty good! It's very thick. It's very thick. I think adding some sugar would make it more perfect. The seafood fried rice tastes good ~ the portion is pretty big and can definitely fill your stomach Popcorn chicken snack fresh fried read more

It's a family-owned restaurant, and you can really feel the care and hospitality from the moment you walk in. The service was kind, attentive, and never rushed, even though we came in close to closing time. We ordered the shrimp and filet mignon pho, and it was so good. The broth was rich and flavorful, the filet mignon was tender and perfectly cooked, and the shrimp added a nice balance. Everything tasted fresh and comforting -- just what you want from a good bowl of pho. We'll definitely be back. Great food, great people, and a great example of why we love supporting small, family-run spots like this. read more

The best pho In town. The noodles are great not stuck together and the brisket was amazing. read more

AJ Noodles - Brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Glendale, California

Location is just Ok, it's not aesthetically pleasing but it's pho and conveniently located for us. Parking lot is small but I haven't run into any issues going in the evening. The service was good and the space is small. Order came out rather quickly. I would say that the ingredients in the pho were fresh but the broth itself is not how I prefer my pho. This one is on the darker side as has more spices and apple forward flavors. I prefer the lighter broth with a subtle taste of the spices and such. For this reason, I don't think I would return. read more

The amount of fresh onion that they give you with your pho makes this place deserve 5 stars all in itself. No frills restaurant, just a very good bowl of veggie pho that hit the spot. Perfect pit stop for lunch read more

YUMMY!!! My husband and I try to eat clean. AJ noodles feels like we're eating some home made soup. When we get a cold especially, this is what we eat for a week straight. Thank God it's so close to home, too. Love how friendly the owner and employees are! Very warming and welcoming place. read more

The food and staff at AJ noodles are AMAZING. Portion size is great and everything tastes so delicious. Fast service and very sweet staff, was offered a macaron ice cream while leaving for free. read more

Charming little spot! The pho is impressively light--no greasy film on top--which I really appreciated. It was a touch on the salty side, but easily balanced with a bit of hot water (just ask!). The ramen noodles were perfectly chewy, and they're generous with the protein. Overall, a pleasantly surprising find! read more

We were looking for pho after a hike nearby and found this place -Truly great Pho! Also-yummiest egg rolls! read more

AJ Noodles - Amazing broth ! - Vietnamese Near Me - Glendale, California

Run by a very cute family who makes really good food and has great customer service. Seriously the best pho I've ever had.

We don't have a Pho/Ramen place we love but I think AJ Noodles just fixed that. During a recent storm we arrived and wifey got the Chicken Ramen with vegetable broth (normally has pork broth too fyi) and I got the #1 Pho with all kinds of beef, tripe and meat goodness . The portions were tasty, filling and the woman that works here was very kind. We'll absolutely return. Before tip this was around $34 for both. read more

Vegan Pho. Crunchy fresh veggies. Well seasoned food. Can we evolve from styrofoam please?

Stopped by AJ on the way to a family trip and was so glad I did! I ordered the #3 pho and my wife ordered the beef ramen. Both tasted very fresh and delicious. The service was amazing as well, the sweet owner was really attentive and accommodated my pregnant wife as needed. She also closed the door for us when it got a little chilly. Thank you AJ and I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area! read more

2.5/5 Location: La Crescenta-Montrose, corner of Pennsylvania and Foothill Nestled in a small shopping strip near the highway access to the 210, AJ Noodles may be easily missed if you're not careful. There is a parking lot but ample street parking as well. Once inside, it's a cozy Korean-owned mom-and-pop pho shop. The broth does not meet the standards of authentic pho but I appreciate the friendly service and charming atmosphere, it makes for a pleasant dining experience. It's evident that the owners put their heart into their business, and supporting local establishments like AJ Noodles is always a plus. As an avid pho enthusiast myself, I won't be returning just because I take pho pretty seiously but for those with a less discerning palate or simply craving a comforting bowl of noodles, AJ Noodles may do the job. read more

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Friendly staff, willing to please Like the vegi brother and veggies in the noodles. It tastes very fresh.

Truly appreciated the restaurant's care and attentiveness to my food allergies noted in my online order. The restaurant called me to let me know which foods in my group's order contained the allergens. In addition, they packed my pho order separately from the rest of the items to help prevent mixup. All that effort did not go unnoticed. And obviously, all the food was delicious!! The beef/brisket pho was SO good. Definitely will be back! read more

Love it here!!! I've been going for years now. Can't believe I'm just now leaving a review. On to the good stuff. Our family usually gets the chicken pho, beef ramen, egg rolls and the fried chicken and vegetable dumplings. Portions are big. Always fresh and the restaurant is always very clean. And service is always great! Even when it's for pick. I have no complaints. If you haven't tried this place I highly recommend it. read more