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    Collage Culinary Experience

    4.8 (232 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Claudia K.

    False advertisement. There are QR codes all around this food court, advertising $10 off a purchase in exchange for a review. When I tried to use this at Cha Redefine, they told me that they cannot honor this because this QR code has been invalid since the holiday season and that no vendor in the food court accepts this anymore. It's now July, so I wonder, if this QR code is no longer valid, then why is it still all over the place? It's quite deceptive and inconvenient.

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    Suzanne L.

    Got an iced matcha latte 50% sweet with oatmilk at Cha Redefine. Very smooth texture and good flavor. A tiny bit too milk heavy, but otherwise one of the better matchas I've had. I would return to try other items. Online ordering through Toast was easy. Tuesdays you get a 20% discount for members.

    ChaRedefine

    Such a cute spot for foodies! It has a great vibe and ambiance. All food locations are 10/10

    Le Shrimp Ramen
    Gio T.

    Love coming to Collage at South Coast after work on Friday! So many affordable and delicious options. There's something here for everyone. My favorite spots are Paradise Dynasty and Le Shrimp Ramen, but I've had the boba from the tea house and it was really good as well! Love this take on a mall food court!

    Scott L.

    A visit to the Collage Culinary Experience/Food Court is a must for all foodies! It is conveniently located in South Coast Plaza by Bloomingdales on the first and second floor entrance. They'll have everything from Le Shrimp Noodles, Paradise Dynasty dumplings, Bruxie waffles, Cha Redefine tea/boba, and of course Pho Holic. So many of these shops are family friendly and can accommodate large groups. It's a casual spot for weekly nights or weekends. *tip, Many of these restaurants offer happy hour or weekday deals. Employees are kind even when it gets so crowded at times. I do wish they would host more events or celebrations around here.

    Honestly way better than expected for a mall location. We came to the South Coast Plaza location expecting "solid food court pho" and ended up genuinely impressed. The broth was rich, clean, and deeply beefy without feeling heavy or overly salty. Meat portions were generous, noodles had great texture, and everything tasted fresh. The egg rolls were a hit with the kids, service moved fast, and it was surprisingly easy for a family lunch in the middle of shopping chaos. Is it the absolute best pho in Little Saigon? Maybe not -- but for convenience, quality, and consistency, this really delivered. If you're at South Coast Plaza and debating random mall food vs PhoHolic, this is the move.

    Chris A.

    A Must-Visit for Pho Lovers! I recently visited Phoholic at the Costa Mesa mall area, and it completely exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for authentic, high-quality Vietnamese comfort food in a modern, vibrant setting, this is the spot. Why I Loved It: The Broth: The soul of any pho is the broth, and Phoholic nails it. It's clear, fragrant, and incredibly deep in flavor without being overly greasy. You can tell they take their time simmering it. Fresh Ingredients: The beef was tender and high-quality, and the herbs (basil, sprouts, lime) were crisp and fresh. The Vibe: Located within the culinary experience area, the atmosphere is energetic and cool--perfect for a quick lunch or a casual dinner with friends. Service: Even when they're busy (which is often!), the staff is efficient, friendly, and gets the food out surprisingly fast.

    Mailey K.

    The pho was delicious--rich, flavorful broth, tender meat, and generous portions. Really comforting and authentic taste! Service mindset could improve.

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    Food is amazing the service is great and my food comes out on time. The vibes here are great to eat alone or with family.

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    6 months ago

    PhoHolic is the best place to get pho. I love going here it has friendly customer service and the place is nice and quiet.

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    Phoholic is my go to for lunch time !! So yummy and private when eating! Service is 10/10!!

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    Hi, Bri. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!

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    Hi, Wang. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!

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    7 months ago

    Always so nice to have a bowl of pho after a day of shopping! Ambiance is so nice and food is always top notch and service is top notch!

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    6 months ago

    Good stuff I think it was very good. The service was great good stuff. I will recommend this place.

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    Hi, Richard. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!

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    Hi, Milad. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!

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    8 months ago

    Food choice is good especially Pho and restroom is cleaned. A bit long wait fir restaurant but its normal during Christmas holidays.

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    5 months ago

    Really good place and really good food awesome experience would come back highly rec to eat here

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    5 months ago

    Amazing. Always come back for the different experiences. Food is always great, vibes great, and the service is great.

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    8 months ago

    Great, lots of options! Mochi donuts were great and fresh. The pho place was able to accommodate a large group.

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    Hi, Leah. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!

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    6 months ago

    Very good and the service was amazing would come back and eat here again I love it thank you

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    Great ambiance and collection of different cuisines. Easy to find with parking right outside.

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    the food was great it was a great experiencei would fs come back often. everything is percect

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    7 months ago

    Pho holic has amazing pho and delicious. Perfect temperature and genorous on noodles , plenty of meat. The staff was very kind.

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    8 months ago

    Best Pho in OC!! Friendly staff. I like the vibes. Feels small but the food is so good!

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    Half hour waiting, is ok for chinese. Soup is very good. Their 4 locations. We all been to.

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    Pho was delicious and broth was hot and good. I got the pho steak it was fresh veggies

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    If you want soup, you can get really top quality pho at PhoHolic or shrimp ramen at Le Shrimp Ramen.

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