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    Cali Pho Nia

    3.8 (256 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Debbie P.

    Good size restaurant in a strip mall just off of Sherman Way. I ordered chicken pho with a side order of extra chicken. THE CHICKEN SOUP WAS DELICIOUS!!! but that's about all that was great. The chicken was so overcooked, dry and tough to chew. The bowl of soup is gigantic with tons of noodles, but they don't give you very many vegetables (bean sprouts, jalapeños, basil, etc.) to put in. The ambience screams sports bar. Service was good, but I won't go back.

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    Dee J.

    It was relaxing. We arrived as it was just about to start getting busy. The waitress was understanding and provided me a fork. I've been sick and this broth is what my girl recommended. It's very helpful. The fresh ingredients and hearty taste was delightful

    My first visit here but I can tell it's going to be amazing! Greeted with such high energy and genuine friendliness.
    Nina E.

    Very generous portions. Friendly staff, service was great and the ambiance makes u t a perfect place for late night Pho!

    Jean C.

    I had a mixed experience at Cali Pho Nia. The pho broth itself was flavorful, but it was extremely oily. Unfortunately, my drink had black specks floating in it, there were flies around the dining area, and the restaurant overall felt kind of dirty. The food had potential, but the cleanliness issues really took away from the experience.

    Isabella E.

    This place isn't bad! A great place to get pho especially if it's late and you're running out of options. It's cheap and the service is insanely fast which I love. I have tried a lot of different things here that are just mid but I don't even mind it. The pho is solid and I don't have any complaints. It's not going to be the highest quality on the planet but for the price it's a great place to stop by if you want a quick late night meal. Restaurant is always clean too which I love.

    Jennifer C. L.

    This place never disappoints. I love coming here for their soul soothing pho broth that is always served very hot! I love their jjam pho. This is their spicy seafood noodle soup with shrimp, squid, mushrooms, and onions. The base of this soup is a popular Korean soup that u grew up loving. Anytime I miss home or need a quick Korean flair I love coming here for this soup. Plus the owner and their workers are so sweet every time I swing by. I definitely know I'll be back.

    Maddy M.

    TLDR: Big portions, not great service. I ALWAYS used to recommend Cali Pho Nia to my friends in the Valley who were looking for Pho, but unfortunately my most recent experience may have likely changed that. It was a rainy day and they were pretty busy, but for the whole restaurant they had just one waitress and she was not hitting the mark. We asked for water at least 4 times before we had to stand up and go to the front to ask for it again. We also asked for extra toppings for our pho, and they brought us a dishes with two tiny slices of jalapeno, two lime wedges and one sprig of basil for both of us. Their bowls are HUGE so skimping on the toppings doesn't make a ton of sense to me. When the waitress brought us our appetizer, we also had no napkins or any other plates to eat it on. Finally our pho came out and we were excited! I got the beef brisket pho and when it arrived, the meat was still a little pink so I mixed it into the broth and it changed color. However when I was mixing up my bowl, I found a giant piece of hard paper, like maybe from a label of a box, floating around in my bowl. I told the waitress about it and she took the bowl back. Less than 1 minute later, a gentleman brought the bowl back to the table, and the meat was not pink. I'm pretty certain they just gave me the same bowl right back, otherwise the meat should have been fresh like when I initially got it. No way to prove it of course, but it was a little suspicious how fast that bowl came right back to the table after we had experienced such snail's pace service the rest of the time. I don't think I'll be back anytime soon.

    8. Chicken Pho 9. Seafood Pho
    Love P.

    Can't really recommend this place. The food was bad, and the waiter (or possibly the owner) tried to overcharge us. The water they served tasted like regular tap water with a strange flavor. Yes, the pho bowls are large, but the pho itself is disappointing. It's mostly broth with just a small amount of seafood or chicken. I ordered chicken pho, and my friend ordered seafood pho. Both dishes looked sad, and the chicken didn't taste good. Our total bill was $41. We asked to split it, and since I only ordered pho, the amounts should have been different. However, we were both told to pay $28 each. 56 in total?? I refused twice and asked the cashier to split the bill correctly.

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    Vieta T.

    This was my 2nd time coming here. 1st time was more than 5 yrs ago. I thought the portion was huge back then but when I came this past weekend, the portions got even bigger. I got JJAM PHO cause I love everything spicy. The spicier, the better. This meal itself lasted me for about 3 days cause it was huge. Def recommend this place if you love Pho

    Elena R.

    Eating as i write this. Soooo delicioso!! I am picky where i get pho from not every where they do it good. My stomach was like no more tamales etc. was bad so i went to see who was open today christmas day and cali was it. Ordered from Stevenson ranch and so good. Very good flavor and eating from the container too. Most places soups taste plastic of you eat from containers. Will be ordering again!!!

    2. Bun Cha with chicken
    Linda M.

    Came here after a night hike in the valley, and most other pho restaurants were closed beside this one! We wanted Vietnamese food and this one is a fusion, but all our food was delicious. Their "vermicelli" Viet-Korean bowls was super good! The service was super friendly and nice. And they had like club music even tho it was 11pm lol. It was great!! Def a great choice for Asian midnight munchies!

    Adelina P.

    Very tasty pho with seafood. Cooked quickly in 10 minutes. I recommend! I'll be back again!

    2. Egg Rolls
    Lloyd B.

    This place is good enough to get your Vietnamese fix on when you're in the valley. The brisket pho came in a massive bowl with sides of cilantro, lime, bean sprouts, and jalapenos. The broth was super tasty with a little tamarind tanginess to it. It was good enough without having to add any condiments to it. Oooh....and the meaty fried egg rolls were delicious too! I don't think five of them were enough. I often order to go but there's plenty of seating here too. Great for late night eats (closes at 2am) with plenty of parking.

    9. Seafood Pho 4. Steak and Brisket Pho

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    The food here is great, but what ruined it for me was the service from a rude waitress. Good service absolutely matters.

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    The worst place i have ever been. So rude, fake advertising, so expensive, small plates. Never ever comming back.

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    Delicious food and friendly service. Food came out pretty fast too. We're excited to try something new next time.

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    Viet Kitchen

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    4.3(338 reviews)
    1.6 miPanorama City
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    First time here. They have a good selection of options. We chose Pho. I got the Shrimp Pho and my…read morewife got the Pho Viet Kitchen (Mixed Beef). I was pretty amazed at the quantity of shrimp was about triple of what I expected! The soup base was so flavorful and not salty. It was rich and delicious. My wife said hers was good with a lot of beef. The service was very quick. It is a small restaurant and it was full on a Sunday lunch, so come early.

    I tried Viet Kitchen and honestly... it was a NOPE for me. I stopped by while I was in the area…read moregrabbing water from ALDI and decided to pick up a quick appetizer before going home to cooking dinner. I ordered the shrimp rolls and the egg rolls (the combo with shrimp, pork, and other fillings). I will say the service was fast and friendly and the place itself looked super cute. I got everything to-go. But the food (and quality) was a SUPER MISS for me. The shrimp in the shrimp rolls tasted really low qualitY almost mushy. I even took multiple bites just to make sure I wasn't tripping. The egg rolls were okay. Long story short, I didn't finish any of it. Within about 3-4 hours, I started feeling sick and it completely turned me off from even making dinner. I know this spot seems popular, but my experience was not the best. Maybe it's just a difference in taste, but for me, I should've trusted my gut. I'm usually a sucker for shrimp rolls, but this time lesson learned. Do with that what you will, stay safe y'all. :)

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    4.7(370 reviews)
    1.6 miPanorama City
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    First impression- It feels a bit tucked away and in a food hall…read more Parking- I went on a Monday and easily found street parking but can imagine during the weekend it would be hard to find Drinks - Shaken espresso with soy milk,vanilla sweetener(made in house) and pandan cream top- I got this drink with 50% sweetness and it was great. To my surprise, the pandan cream top is actually vegan. Salted egg cream top latte - My friend got this one and liked it a lot. Overall- Looking forward to coming back and trying their ube drinks.

    My sister had been to this spot and had great things to say about the drinks at ELNO, so when I…read morefound myself nearby, I thought I'd check it out with her. Being a huge matcha fan, I was all set to order one, but then I spotted a unique drink on the menu called "Fluffy Hojicha." I got curious and asked a staff member what hijocha was. They told me it has a distinct roasted flavor, which really intrigued me. Not knowing what to expect from a roasted tea, I decided to give it a try. The wait for my sister's drink, along with a crème brûlée donut and a strawberry donut, was just a quick 3-5 minutes. The first sip of the Hojicha caught me off guard; it wasn't my favorite right away. But with each sip, I started to appreciate and eventually really enjoy the unique roasted flavor of the tea. The crème brûlée donut was a lovely addition - just the right amount of sweetness without being too much. ELNO is located in a building with other small vendors, and there's a seating area that fits only two to three people. I found parking easily since I went on a weekday around 4 PM. My sister mentioned that on weekends, parking is a real hassle. It's definitely worth stopping by if you're in the neighborhood.

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    Sam Woo Village BBQ

    Sam Woo Village BBQ

    4.0(366 reviews)
    1.0 miVan Nuys
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    Came for dinner. We got there around 6p on a week night and it was not full yet but was packed when…read morewe left. Upon entry there is a takeout area where you can order hot meat dishes and to go menu or dine in. We got complimentary hot tea when seated. The interior is a bit dated compared with other restaurants of this type but the food was delicious. We got duck and preserved egg porridge, scrambled egg with shrimp, and a two bbq combo plate of char siu and roast pork. The porridge came out fast and delicious! We ate with the chili and white paper available at the table. Next came the scrambled egg and shrimp. We actually ordered the version with rice, not the entree so the servers got us some rice but missing the gravy. Lastly came the bbq combo plate. We thought it would arrive first since the meats were all ready to go in the takeout area. It came with some hoisin sauce. The char siu was tasty. The roast pork however was not as crispy and kinda mealy so the sauce helped.

    Sam Woo is the only authentic Cantonese spot in the valley my family has found so far…read more Even though they're known for their bbq meats, I would stay away from them as the ones we tried this time and in the past were pretty meh. Stick with ordering dishes off their menu instead. It's next to a Ranch, so there's plenty of parking available. We came by for lunch on Saturday around noon, and it was mostly filled up. It's not a big restaurant, and tables are placed pretty close to each other. That's how you know the place is going to be authentic lol They have a takeout area where you can get various bbq meats and some hot deli foods, but they also have a large menu you can order from. The four of us ordered the following dishes to try: #2 two item BBQ with roast pork and roast duck ($19.95 + $2 for roast pork) #78 chicken and veggie chow mein ($15.95) #85 beef chow fun ($16.95) #129 sauteed fish fillet ($18.95) #138 fresh squid in oyster sauce ($17.95) My favorite dish by far was the beef chow fun, which came as a huge platter and had really good wok hei flavor. The other noodle dish, the chow mein, was also good with huge portions. The fish and squid were both okay, but portions were small for the price, and to be honest, they were pretty similar down to the veggies used. We probably could've just ordered one. The most underwhelming was the bbq. The duck tasted okay but the cut they gave us was mostly bone and didn't have much meat. The roast pork was way too juicy and the skin, which is usually my favorite part due to the crisp, was tough and hard to chew.

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    3.6(1.2k reviews)
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    Krua Thai has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. We've been coming here since we…read morewere kids, and it's honestly amazing to see how much they've elevated their quality over the years while still keeping that authentic, comforting Thai flavor that made us fall in love in the first place. Every visit feels nostalgic but also exciting because the food just keeps getting better. The pad see ew is perfectly cooked with great wok flavor, the pad Thai is balanced and satisfying, and the seafood fried rice is loaded, flavorful, and always hits the spot. And don't even get me started on the beef jerky--absolute must-order, packed with flavor and insanely addictive. It's rare to see a longtime neighborhood spot grow and improve this consistently. Krua Thai isn't just good for the memories--it's genuinely top-tier Thai food now. If you've been coming here for years or it's your first time, you won't be disappointed.

    The kai jiew (thai omelette) is crispy and cooked well. The crab fried rice is fragrant and also…read morecooked perfectly. Both are more like a side dish than an entree though, because they are lightly salted so they will pair nicely with the entrees like the stir fries or curry. Thai ice tea also nice and not too sweet, so ask for less ice if you prefer a nicely sweet and strong thai tea. Service is friendly but be ready for a bit of wait for your orders to be ready. The place are quite big with perfect ambience for lunch or dinner with friends.

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    Rustic Spoon - Valley Village

    4.3(365 reviews)
    4.4 miValley Village
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    Family-owned & operated
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    Worthy of a Michelin! Exceptional!…read more To say that this was one of the best experiences in thai food for a well traveled man like me, would not be an exaggeration! The duck curry is dense and intense with Japanese yam, a combination I've never seen before (order the curry medium spicey+). the chicken satay appetizer is double the size of what you're used to, & done to perfection. Shrimp pineapple fried rice made the perfect sweet and spicy dish. The pad se ew was done to perfection.... and we topped it all off with an Ube brulee (not exactly brulé'd but silky smooth experience all the same). Haven't taken such a long 2 hour nap on a Sunday afternoon in decades.

    I've been a fan of the Toluca Lake location for quite a while, but I never made it to the Valley…read moreVillage Rustic Spoon until now. This place was called Voila Boutique for as long as I can remember. The Rustic Spoon opened right before the pandemic. They survived and now this is definitely one of the best Thai spots in town. We started off with Steamed Chicken Dumplings, Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp and Jasmine Tea. The Dumplings were fine, the soup had a nice lemon grass broth, lots of mushrooms and about five full shrimp. We moved on the the Krapow with chicken, which was very tasty. Drunken Noodles with Beef was also very nice, and then we had two curries with chicken - The Yellow Curry and the Massaman Curry. Both were served in a Yellow curry sauce. The subtle difference was the cinnamon braised chicken in the Massaman curry, otherwise both dishes tasted the same and were very good. This was a delicious meal and a very pleasant experience. The service was excellent and the vibe inside is comfortable, relaxing and sleek. They don't have low sodium soy sauce, but they have plenty of good spice options which they will bring to the table upon request. There is also a large parking lot in the back, which is very convenient. As much as I like the Toluca Lake location, I think I like this spot better. The larger dining room has more space between tables, but it still maintains an intimate vibe. The menus are identical. Tasty food, great service and an enjoyable atmosphere. I'm a fan!

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