This was easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. Everything from the thoughtful service to the high-quality ingredients was top-tier. The star of the show is the Hot Stone Pho. The broth comes out boiling in a stone bowl, which is essential for cooking the meats to your liking. * The Rib Bone: It comes with a massive, tender rib bone that adds so much richness to the soup. * Premium Cuts: The quality of the ribeye and brisket is apparent immediately. The meat is fresh, perfectly sliced, and has the kind of marbling you usually only see at high-end spots. Dipping those cuts into the piping hot broth is a game changer. * The Starters: You have to try the garlic wings and egg rolls. The wings are crispy and packed with flavor. We also had the shrimp spring rolls, which were fresh, oversized, and came with a delicious peanut dipping sauce. Their drink game is very strong. They use real fruit instead of artificial syrups. For example, the dragon fruit lemonade uses actual dried dragon fruit, giving it a natural, crisp sweetness that is incredibly refreshing. The service was truly the highlight. There was a private karaoke party in the main dining area, so they seated us on the opposite side to keep things comfortable. The staff was so incredibly accommodating, constantly checking in to ensure the volume was okay and making sure we had everything we needed. Their genuine care made the meal even better. Phenomenal food and even better people. I'll be dreaming about that broth for a while! read more

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They need to hire more wait staff. Service is slow, no water (we asked 3 times,) no attention, no check in not even once. The only good thing: pho is piping hot otherwise the rest is bad. I can't believe that they don't give ngò gai for pho and they are in OC. The broth is salty and has no flavor/ Pho aromatic. No white onion slice as garnish/topping. Bò viên super chewy and smell bad/old. Will not come back or recommend anyone. read more

My family was intrigued to try this place because we like our pho piping hot. We've been back a few times which just proves that we approve. We are usually seated immediately and service is great, even the time I went with my extended family when we were a larger party. It's pretty spacious inside and was decorated for the holidays! I tried their Hot Stone Special pho the first time I came here because it was what they are known for, and it felt like a must. I loved that it stayed very hot for the entire meal. Most of the meats were delicious and the ribeye was my favorite, but the brisket was on the dry side and was even thick and hard. I ended up just getting the ribeye pho in a normal bowl the next times that I came since it was my favorite, and it was still really hot and delicious! For their appetizers, I thought the spicy wontons were just okay, and the calamari had too much breading. I would probably skip out on them. I haven't gotten to try their seafood boil or their bò né, but those are definitely on my list of things to try. I always get their green thai tea to pair perfectly with my pho! read more

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I've been to their location in Fountain Valley which has closed down now. Went with family and we all ordered a bunch of stuff which I tasted everything. It's all just ok. Nothing stood out. The pho is bland which is odd as I remember I really liked the Fountain Valley location. Not planning on coming back for such a mediocre Vietnamese place. read more

If you're in Garden Grove and craving pho, Hot Stone Pho is a must-try. The broth was incredibly flavorful and rich--one of those bowls you keep thinking about after you leave. The portion size was just right too, filling without being overwhelming. Definitely coming back for another bowl! Space was big and staff was great! read more

Hot Stone Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The Pho here comes out piping hot. And it stays that way in the hot stone bowl they bring it out in. Your meat, noodles, and veggies all come out separately. And you place it in your hot broth to cook. I also tried the wings, drinks, spring rolls, garlic noodles, and more. It's a fun experience for sure since I haven't had Pho this style before. Big space inside with lots of seating. The service was friendly and helpful. We had so much food, I was stuffed! read more

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I like the concept for pho to be served on a scolding hot stone for raw meat to cook and pho to stay warm while eating. It looks like they used the korean hot stone called dolsot. The ingerdients when i went did not seem fresh and was slightly disappointment but it still was filling since the portion for one person was enough. I didnt even get to finish. It was not busy and it was empty when I was there. They have a membership for those interested in one and it had discount. Plenty of parking. Plenty of space inside pretty quiet when i went. read more

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The interior is nice and spacious. Friendly workers too. The food was just not good. The meat for the pho and sizzling steak tasted old and spoiled . We couldn't finish both dishes because we were scared to risk a stomach ache read more

Hot Stone Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Yelp! Pho and this spot was on the list and decided ti go since we have not tried this pho spot yet. I'm surprised how roomy and big the restaurant is. Ordered the beef ball and brisket with small noodles in the regular bowl and I was surprised how much meats was in the pho. Broth very rich and tasty. Noodles cooked to my liking. Service was spot on and prices is very affordable comparing to other pho restaurants we been to. I will definitely be back and try the hot bowl next time. read more

Hot Stone Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Stopped by Hot Stone Pho on a Monday afternoon -- it was fairly busy but we were seated right away. The location itself isn't much to look at (kind of an older shopping center), but the inside was clean and nicely decorated. I ordered the oxtail hot stone pho -- delicious and so hot! Loved that the broth stayed piping the entire meal. The oxtail was tender with plenty of meat, and the broth was flavorful without being heavy on the star anise like some other spots (which I actually prefer). Pro tip: you can ask for more broth and noodles at no extra charge! My husband got the combo pho and absolutely loved it, especially the broth. We also tried the calamari appetizer -- wouldn't recommend, it was just okay and not really worth it. Overall, really good pho and fun experience eating it from the hot stone bowl -- it definitely made the flavor stand out more. I just wish they offered banh mi too! We'll definitely be back for another bowl soon. read more

This is like a mini hot pot version with your pho bowl. The stone pot keeps the broth warm so you get to enjoy warm for a long time. Depending on what you order, they will give you a separate platter of raw meat which you cook in your bowl. I got the hot stone special pho and my boyfriend had the hot stone short ribs, which was already cooked. The restaurant was spacious and kept tidy. read more

Hot Stone Pho - Hot stone short ribs pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Man.. I really wanted to like this spot. But besides the cool concept of eating your pho out of a stone pot there's nothing really to rave about. Service was horrendous. Wait times for food was just.. man.. nothing came out without being asked about it. My dad finished his pho before the rest of our food came out. Just avoid this location.. maybe I'll try fountain valley. read more

Had a great lunch here with delicious and memorable dishes! We had the hot stone special, short rib, and oxtail - all bomb but the oxtail has a special place in my heart. Super fall apart meat, fatty, and tender. The presentation is fun and makes sharing easy, and I like that you can customize your own mini bowl. Other standouts were the shaken beef with noodles, mango salad, and the strawberry green tea. The interior of the restaurant is spacious, clean, and good for groups too. Can't wait to come back. read more

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The oxtail pho w/ brisket, & thin noodles continues to be my go-to order, and for good reason. The broth is deeply layered and comforting, the oxtail consistently fall-off-the-bone tender, and the brisket perfectly complements the dish. Each visit confirms why I keep coming back to the same bowl. Hot Stone Pho delivers a thoughtfully crafted, dependable experience that never disappoints. The staff is beyond kind & polite as well! read more

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I love pho! Alot of pho for just me alone though. Feel free to share a bowl :) Broth is delicious. No need to worry about service, you're on the radar as you walk in. A great place to gather for a nice warm bowl of pho! read more

First time here to try out the hot stone pho. The temperature of the broth in the hot stone pho was hot and it lasted longer than the normal pho bowl. It definitely had a lot of meat. Customer service was good and fast. read more

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I LOVE the Pho here. Yes, the hot stone deviants are costly but it is a very good concept. The actual restaurant is VERY nice but I have been here for Hot Stone Pho twice at this location! This location is a very good place to go on a romantic date on because it is actually very quiet! Parking outside is awesome at lunch because there are plenty of spaces. Now, the Pho is saltier than other competing Pho restaurants. read more

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Garden Grove is home to one of best pho places in CA, so there's definitely some expectations for this place. Hot stone special (4/5): This caught me eye as I've never had to dip my ingredients into my pho and it seemed cool. I think this is great for people who love to portion out their ingredients, but taste wise; I don't think there's anything too special about it. Definitely recommend this place for the experience. read more

Hot Stone Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I think I just found my favorite new Vietnamese restaurant. Hot Stone Pho serves some of the most delicious Viet classics, including phở but in the viral hot stone bowl and bò né. I loved how everything was beautifully presented, how quick the food came out, the luxurious interior, and how every dish was a hit! Couldn't be happier with my dining experience here. Make sure you visit if you're in the mood for Viet food! What we ordered: - Hot Stone Pho Special - ribeye, brisket, tripe, beef ball, tendon - Bò Né - sizzling steak & eggs - Saltado Shaken Fries - Pineapple Fried Rice - Strawberry Matcha Latte Coconut Smoothie read more

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In the mood to try something different, we went to Hot Stone Pho. Parking was not too hard on a Monday night since it was late. The restaurant is quite large inside and was very clean and modernly decorated. The menu is diverse, and we opted for hot stone pho, premium (i.e. regular bowl) pho, and saltado with fries to share. I ordered passion fruit juice to drink. Service was not bad, and prices were reasonable. The hot stone pho indeed came out boiling hot, with a beautifully laid plate of tendon, tripe, etc. I loved how the stone soup stayed very hot for most of the meal. You also get a choice of thick versus thin noodles. I enjoyed my passionfriit drink thoroughly as well. I definitely think Hot Stone Pho is unique. Come for the ambience, decent service, and delicious food! read more

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I really liked: Hot stone short ribs I liked: Vietnamese coffee I think the way you're supposed to eat this is by dipping the meat into the hotpot and then transferring the soup and meat into the bowl with the noodles. I just dumped the noodles into the hotpot and the flavors were too hot go taste at first. After it cooled down, you can tell the brother has excellent flavor. Much richer and deeper than your average pho bowl. The coffee is pretty standard. Service was great, very accommodating of any requests I had and packed a second bowl I ordered to go. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. Lots of space and while I came on a weekday, it wasn't too busy. I enjoyed the different experience of eating pho here! read more

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For a place named "Hot Stone Pho" you would think that their pho must be their best dish, right? And while it's certainly good, the salmon noodles completely stole the show. It was like "beef chow fun" meets "popcorn salmon" and it was as good as it sounds -- perfectly sweet and savory, chewy and crispy. I did not expect it to be that good when we ordered it and I still think about this dish all the time. The pho broth was still pretty solid, balanced in sweetness and savoriness -- not too strong in either. I could drink it all day! The meat was solid and it comes on a separate plate to the table raw, making the cooking process fun. The restaurant space is super big, even though it doesn't appear so on the outside. It would be a great place to bring a big group of folks (like 3-generation meals). read more

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Heard and seen many things about this place! I'm a huge Pho-natic and this one caught my considering the way it's prepared. You have the option to order just a regular bowl of Pho or the hot stone and I HIGHLY recommend opting in the hot stone as you will get the full experience of how it cooks right in front of you. Not to mention it stays hot for a long period of time so if you enjoy eating at a slow and steady pace, it's another reason to order the hot stone! FOOD Popcorn Chicken Looked and sounded good at the time and don't regret ordering. It's got a nice crunch that's not overly cooked and pairs great with just about anything. If you love popcorn chicken, you should definitely get yourself a side of this! Hot stone Pho with Ribeye and Brisket The presentation, quality and quantity is pretty much perfect, can't complain about a thing for this dish and I would order it again the next time I visit. Also you can't really go wrong with brisket! OVERALL Amongst all the food reels I see on Instagram, I thought it was going to be another hyped place that's mediocre, but I have to say I really had a great experience. Not to mention we dined in around 2:00pm which is late for lunch but there was still a decent amount of people there so if you're looking for some Pho and want to experience it in a different way, highly recommend visiting Hot Stone Pho in the late afternoon if you want to get photo/video ops. Thank you again for your hospitality Hot Stone Pho, we shall visit again soon! read more

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Reasonable price, soup is goos, the only downside is the mall is abit sketchy. Homeless loitering asking for coins

We came here for the Hot Stone Pho and although it's instagram worthy, it's not the best bowl to use at the end of the day. The soup remains TOO hot to enjoy and slightly over cook the meat. Other than that not very memorable. Rating: 3/5 We also ordered their cajun seafood platter and the shrimp was definitely not fresh. Sauce was absolutely delicious, just wish the quality was a little better for the price. 2/5 We also came shortly after they opened so there's that bleach smell still. Service was ok. read more

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It was definitely Hot Stone Pho, because the soup was still boiling hot by the time I finished! Fair price, about $18-20 per bowl but you get SO MUCH so it makes it so worth it! First, you get to choose thick (fresh) or thin noodles. I highly recommend the thick/fresh noodles!! The Hot Stone Pho oxtail/short ribs also come with sides of rib eye served raw so you can dip it in the broth and eat it however you want. The short rib was a bit hard to eat along with the pho, but I really liked the oxtail and rib eye meat. The broth was also so delicious and well seasoned, and stayed SO HOT. it literally comes boiling lol Would definitely come back to eat here again! read more

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I found this place a year ago. I've since gone back MANY times. I put up with the lazy waiters because the pho was so good. But I found an insect in my pho. I was SO disgusted. I had eaten almost half of the soup. And I had brought 4 of my friends for the first time. Needless to say we won't ever be back. Gross. read more

Hot Stone Pho - Found this in my pho. Disgusting! - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

A cute little pho restaurant in the heart of Pho central. They're located in a plaza with lots of parking and most known for their hot stone pho. If you want their hot stone pho, expect to pay around $20 but I think it's worth a try. Their hot stone short ribs pho was delicious with generous amount of meat on the ribs. Very soft and flavorful. Their premium pho costs around $13 and it's delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Hot Stone Pho - Hot Stone Short Rib Pho - $20 Premium Pho - $14 Green Thai Tea - $6 - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Me and my girlfriend usually eat at this location. She loves Vietnamese food as well. Hot Stone Pho really have some good menu options to eat. I like their Boba here too. Nice spot in the area. I live not far from all of these places I love to eat at. Love the Egg rolls and Pho plates here too. ALways a pleasure. read more

I went with my mom. The hot stone pho was good, a bit on the sweeter side for me. The only tip I have is treat it like hot pot and only put exactly the amount of noodles you want to eat in one sitting , I put too much noodles in at the beginning and they broke apart due to the hot broth. I would love to go back and try their other dishes, it would be so nice to eat this in the winter. read more

Hot Stone Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

First time trying. I got the ox tail pho and my friends got the ribs one. I like that they put the noodles and meat separately for you to decide how much you want in your broth. Broth was tasty. Definitely will be back. Service was friendly and accommodating. read more

Shaken beef was good I added some chili oil and soy sauce to my rice just because that's how I like it. The salad had a light vinegar dressing that was surprisingly really good. The beef was good and I would recommend it. Soft shell crab bao were really good. My wife and son both had the hot stone pho which was really good and the concept was great the hot stone bowl kept the broth really hot throughout their meals. The noodles were served separately which was good so they didn't get overcooked and mushy. Oxtails were flavorful could've been a little more tender. All the pho meats were presented well and tasted great. Herbs were fresh. We would recommend Hot Stone Pho. I would've scored it better but service should've been better. Tables that came after us were tended to and served before us. Other than that it was good. read more

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HSP it's probably my number one for pho that I have experienced in OC so far. The stone bowls do seem a bit gimmicky, but the broth was spectacular. The hot bowl reminds me of the Chinese crossing the bridge noodles since they serve you a tray of meat alongside your hot stone bowl. Service here was good, and the vibe was just a clean Vietnamese restaurant. I would not say that it is cute or anything, but it is a comfortable environment to eat in. read more

Hot stone pho is just pho in a hot stone bowl. If you prefer your food to be hot the entire time, this is for you. The meat quality is incredible but the broth and noodles are not as good. You definitely get your money's worth just from the meat quality and preparation. But noodles were overcooked and soup not as flavorful. I do not recommend getting the appetizers, we ordered both the calamari and spicy wontons. The calamari was your run of the mill prepared ones you fry. It didn't really taste like anything other than the fried coating on it. The spicy wontons were extremely sad... They weren't even wontons and the dumplings they used were the frozen veggies ones you can get from markets. Service was okay, the restaurant was very clean. read more

Hot Stone Pho - Pho with ribeye , brisket, and meat balls - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Wow. This is the BEST PHO I have had and I've tried pho 79 and phoholic, but imo it's really good here. When you order the hot stone pho, the pho stays hot for SOOOO long! I ordered the hot stone pho special ($18.95) and the hot stone oxtail pho ($20.95). Both of the pho was excellent and I love that the meat is on the side so you can have it cooked just how you want it. The shaken beef nui ($15.50) tasted amazing. I enjoyed the tenderness of the meat and the texture of the nui (pasta) was just perfect! The bo ne(sizzling plate) was delicious as well. The sauce with the steak, eggs, pate, etc was simply delicious. The prawn noodle ($15.50) reminded me of Alfredo sauce and I love the variety of food they have here. The shrimps were nice and plump and paired with the noodles was a delicious bite! As for drinks, we got the thai tea ($5.50) and cafe sua da (Vietnamese iced coffee). The Thai tea here is legit and honestly one of the best Thai teas I've had. Overall, I really enjoyed the food here and my family did too. My family is pretty picky when it comes to pho and they loved this spot! The service was great and very nice. I also love the interior here as it is spacious and clean! read more

Hot Stone Pho - Prawn Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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To be honest if you're looking for a scorching bowl of pho this is it, it's so hot it turns your throat going down and stays simmering in your stomach. Kinda feels like drinking boiling water. After it cools about 15 minutes in you'll realize it's a bowl of pho, not particularly anything special besides its presentation. For its price point there are definitely better pho places in the area. The service was ok (they are new so they do need reminders for utensils veggies and such) and I will say a plus is that it's quite a large location and new so it's clean and airy a not crowded or dirty. At the end of the day it's pho - it was not bad just not as enjoyable as a regular bowl of pho at a regular price point though I recognize the concept it's most definitely not my own preference to be downing boiling broth. read more

Hot Stone Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

3.9 Stars. It may not look much upon arrival, but as soon as you step out of your car and make your way inside, that's where the little glimpse of magic happens. First thing I noticed was how BIG the restaurant was from the inside... meaning there's plenty seating options. The owners hired a good ass interior designer because it was lovely inside. Waiter/Waitress was a lil awkward, but friendly to say the least. Had to grab their attention a couple of times or else you're gonna be waiting for a while. To start with drinks, my partner and I ordered fresh young coconut and passion fruit. Can't go wrong with coconut so no complaints. Passion Fruit was fresh and tasted really good. For entrees, ordered the Hot Stone Short Rib Pho (ofc why wouldn't we order this at a restaurant literally named Hot Stone Pho lol). It came out pippin' hawt. They even inform customers on the menu stating, "The Hot Stone Pho are extremely hot, do not touch the stone bowl" and "Due to safety reason: hot stone pho are not recommended with table with kids". We must be kids because intrusive thoughts got the best of me. I touched it and can confirm it was indeed hot. They give you noodles, the meat you ordered, basil, lime, and jalapeños on the side. Quickly add your items before it gets cold. That's the best time to cook your meat. Broth was delicious even before adding sriracha and hoisin. Next, Seafood Platter was on the way. I chose the snow crab + cajun seafood platter in a small size ($76) which consisted of 2lbs crawfish, 1/2lb shrimp, 1/2lb clams, 1/2lb mussel, 1lb snow crab, 2pcs of corn and 1pc potato. I ordered an add on of sausage ($4.95/8pcs) since it didn't come included *insert sad face*. You also get the option to choose the flavor and spice level to which I picked Garlic Butter and spice level Spicy. Lemme tell you... that ish was NOT small LOL. But I was ready to dive in. It was alright. Ain't no Boiling Crab, but it's fine. Just surprised how they managed to still cook it good with flavor even while serving other items. Personally, I wouldn't come back. This place was more of a one time only. Or a place I would take someone that I'm trying to impress. read more

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1. The hot stone definitely made the heat of the pho last longer! The meat of the Bo Ne also tasted delicious! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes and is very spacious! 3. There are a lot of tables! 4. The staff were friendly and timely with our order! 5. Parking was easy in this shared lot! Note: There are separate restrooms for men and women! Photo: Popcorn Chicken, Cajun French Fries, Mung Bean Drink, Hot Stone Pho, Bo Ne read more

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There is nothing like a hot bowl of pho on a Friday night after a long week. I love the idea of serving pho in a hot stone pot because I love my soup burning hot and it stayed that way throughout the entire meal. I got the oxtail pho for myself which had plenty of meat and broth so good that couldn't stop drinking it. We also got a few dishes to share for the table but none of them except the shaken beef was a standout item to me. The noodles were bland but man, did they nail the seasoning of the meat and it was so tender and delicious. The inside of this restaurant is also gorgeous and is great for a group hangout. read more

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The Hot Stone Pho here is delicious. I love the concept of the hot stone, it keeps the broth hot and cooks the raw meat. Everything comes separately and you put everything in yourself. They give you unlimited broth and noodles. Amazing flavors and everything tasted fresh. The service is awesome, everyone is friendly. Fast and efficient. Ambiance is great. The decor is pretty, location is clean and new. Highly recommend this place for the Hot stone pho. read more

Hot Stone Pho - Hot stone pho (chef special) - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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