Owner was nice and wants to make all customers feel welcomed. I got the chicken bahn mi, special beef pho, and bun bo hue. The bahn mi was genuinely amazing and is carrying my rating, since the phos were just okay, nothing special in my opinion. You have to come here and try the bahn mi!!! read more

Small, welcoming restaurant with very friendly staff--you can tell it's family-owned. Service was quick and attentive. Shrimp spring rolls were a good size with a rich, tasty peanut sauce. Grilled pork vermicelli bowl had huge portions; the pork was slightly overcooked, but the vinegar sauce helped balance it. Overall, I'd definitely recommend giving this spot a try and look forward to trying other dishes next time! read more

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Kevin was So friendly. Great bahn mi. We definitely will return The decor is very nice very clean read more

LaSam Pho is a popular Vietnamese restaurant located on Sunrise Blvd by Antelope Rd in Citrus Heights. Servers are alert to acknowledge you and try to seat you ASAP once a table becomes cleared. They do check on you if you need anything. Excellent service for a photo restaurant. There are 6 tables for 4 and another 6 tables for 2, but those are arranged as two tables next to each other, so it could function as 3 tables of 4 as an alternative seating arrangement (labeled Tables 8-10). You could feel like you're sharing your table at Tables 5-10. I didn't see a Table 1. Napkins, chopsticks, forks, and spoons in holders on table. I ordered the Special Beef Pho Bowl, which is on the 1st page of the menu presented like a children's storybook. It comes with a Back Rib, which requires use of hands and teeth to break it into bite-sized pieces. I could have used a knife. Broth is tasty as is. Bean sprouts, basil, jalapeno, and lemon provided. Sauces on table include soy sauce, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, and chili paste. I would only use soy sauce or fish sauce if you want more salt. I felt sriracha and hoisin overpowered the broth. I also ordered a Grilled Pork Bahn Mi Sandwich to go. Bread is soft. It is hollowed out on one half to make space for the meat. Enjoyable the next day if you keep it airtight in the fridge. I felt like regular customers were ordering all sorts of different menu items around me. I saw meat rice plates and thought I heard many appetizer orders: spring rolls, egg rolls, shrimp dumplings, etc. I would order the Bahn Mi again and try different dishes next time. Fun menu. read more

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The Pho was great! The marinated beef either rice was the underrated gem in this visit. Tender with a rich sweet and salty flavor. Can't wait to go again. read more

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Amazing food, excellent customer service Casual Mom and Pop style dining. Beef Special Pho is one of the best I've ever had and I've had Pho throughout CA. Spring rolls are a must have as well. 10/10 Experience read more

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Fantastic service! So friendly and welcoming. One lady running her butt off and making it happen! Very clean and cute inside. Food was great. We got the spring rolls with pork. It was the thin sliced cold pork from what they usually put in the pho. I like the grilled pork or pork sausage better BUT the sauce they brought over with it made it SO good no matter! It's a big order so be prepared. Bah Mie sandwich was really tasty. Last we got a beef/ shrimp stir fry with fresh veggies and thick noodles. Loved the sauce! Almost a tomato flavor? So good! Definitely would order all again. Maybe a shrimp in the spring rolls. I want to try the shaken beef! We'll be back! read more

LaSam Pho - Spring rolls are a big portion be prepared - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

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I love the customer service and personality of the owner, but there are issues with the food here. The prices simply don't reflect the quality. I've been a fan of vietnamese food since I was a baby, but everyone has their own preferences. The pho broth is good, but the bun thit nuong just ain't hittin like it does in Little Saigon, or even at Pho ABC, for that matter, and the pho definitely lacks protein. My biggest qualm, however, is with the egg rolls- they are extremely undercooked and not crispy enough. I ordered from them 3 different times to give it a chance... thinking maybe the eggrolls weren't crispy enough due to the cook, but now I see it's how they serve them- it's not very good that way, imo. Last time I had vietnamese iced coffee here, well it was super bland and not how vietnamese ice coffee should be. With the prices they charge, you'd expect they would use better coffee, not from the plastic pouch. The bun thit nuong was pretty bland last time I had it - maybe to allow those who like less seasoned cuisine to enjoy it too? I think the owners are super kind, but I couldn't put off this review for any longer (their kindness kept me at 5 stars) I don't plan to eat here again. Pho ABC is cheaper and definitely more akin to South Sac Vietnamese cuisine in comparison (which is amazing). read more

Food is bland, no flavor in the pho. I paid $44.00 for a kids chicken pho sub with cabbage instead of noodles, a regular chicken pho and potstickers. The broth was not hot, it tasted like water, and the worst part is there was very little protein. Do recommend ordering to go. Disappointed and wasted my money. read more

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This restaurant is hidden in a complex. You can miss it if you're not paying attention. I was a bit surprised to have a book made out of pictures as the menu. This is different from the online menu so I was able to order my veggie pho. It was savory and enjoyable. I was quite disappointed they didn't bring out my shrimp rolls as appetizer and my friend had to remind them to bring it. I ordered a pork chop with egg to go for my husband. My friend found a hair deeply lodged in her beef bowl pho. Although she got another soup to go, unfortunately I won't be returning here. The sauce with the French bread was pretty good. read more

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My wife and I stopped by as we were in area visiting from Texas and wanted to try good Pho. This place did not disappoint. Great service. The server asked us our name "to get to know us" and the food came out fresh, flavorful, and huge portions. read more

Very good pho! The broth was good. I also ordered the pork egg rolls which were good too. I loved the spicy sauce they served with the egg rolls. My friend ordered tofu spring rolls, but she saw a small piece of hair in it. :\ We told our server who apologized profusely and made her a new order. The server was very friendly. Prices are a little higher than other Vietnamese restaurants, but I think it's worth it for the pho. read more

LaSam Pho - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

The pho was really good! Very clean broth flavor on its own, although I always add sriracha. I ordered the eggrolls were nice and crispy and the sauce was tasty, perfect amount of spice. The special beef pho was so good. They were generous with the toppings. It was supposed to come with beef balls but my bowl didn't have any. No big deal maybe they forgot maybe they were out. The service was a little slow but it's a small family restaurant that was really busy with dine ins and to go orders so be patient and understanding! Super sweet lady and daughter working together! They were nice and kept apologizing but they did amazing! It's a clean and small little spot. read more

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Best option for authentic Vietnamese in the area! I grew up in the San Jose area, and was very lucky to have tons of exposure to this cuisine (which is also now my favorite). Met up here with high school friends for a casual lunch hang and catch up. Beef rib pho had tender meat, well-seasoned clean broth, and the usual trimmings. Grilled pork appetizer and shaking beef were well-marinated and tender. Really enjoyed how well-run this place is and would love to go back soon. read more

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Not being a local - we were so happy to stumble upon LaSam Pho! Divey and family owned vibe keeps it cozy... The food was very tasty - and the service was wonderful! It felt like we had been regulars and they were so kind and understanding with the mess my toddler made at the table. The shaken beef sunny side up egg with french bread is a must and so is their special bowl pho with the big beef rib! Only thing is I wish they put less ice in my vietnamese coffee because I didn't get much coffee and got more ice. Spring rolls were great sized and also had a tasty peanut sauce that fit the bill! Overall this was a yummy vietnamese spot found in a place we were unfamiliar with. So glad the locals have this gem and yummy goodness to satiate their vietnamese food hankering! read more

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A solid option for pho in this area. Meat, broth, and noodles were all fresh and flavorful. Seating good for smaller groups but they might be able to put tables together if you have more than 4-5 people. Service is quite friendly but it can take a minute to get your food if it's busy. We came on a rainy weekend and waited 20min for our first order to arrive. Prices are a little above average but not outrageous. Strip mall parking. read more

LaSam Pho - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Found this place on yelp and seen so many good reviews i needed to come in myself. The place was cozy and clean. Service was good and pricing was average. We ordered 2 beef pho bowls, the broth was super fresh tasting not oily at all. If i had to make a suggestion i wish there was a little more meat slices. Glad i found a place thats not too far from home. I do wish they had the avocado smoothie available but maybe next time. read more

LaSam Pho - Beef Pho - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Customer service is above and beyond. They like to give 100% into their food and service. Got the chicken pho and it is delicious the soup base was perfect noodles were great. Also got shrimp spring rolls. Shrimp is fresh peanut sauce is amazing. I use to drive all the way to Folsom but this is now my new spot can't wait to try other stuff. read more

LaSam Pho - Shrimp Spring Rolls - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Food: Egg roll- tastes like taro? I thought it'd be typical pork but no... disliked. Didn't feel worth it for the price. Vermicelli: asked for no green onions but tons of green onions present. Otherwise taste is good. Forgot to finish the review so can't remember other details. read more

LaSam is one of my favorite spots for pho the broth is always so clean and flavorful. The noodles are always nice and bouncy and the beef rib pho is always tender and fall apart making the overall experience great. The service is awesome they treat you like family. The watermelon slush is also to die for. Definitely recommend checking this spot out read more

Yoooo! All of their bread rolls are gluten free!! Best banh mi I've ever had. Staff is super nice and helpful. Food packaged well (have only gotten their food to go so far). So glad I found this place!! read more

Finally got around to trying this place after a friend told me about their xiu mai (meatballs in tomato sauce). Thuy greeted me when I walked in and was super sweet. I went with the beef pho and meatballs with French bread. The pho was so flavorful--I just added a little sriracha, lemon, bean sprouts, and jalapeños. The broth was rich and comforting. The baguette was perfectly toasted--crispy on the outside and soft inside. The meatballs were tender and went great with the bread, and there was plenty of sauce to dip or stuff into the bread for a mini sandwich. What really stood out was how warm and attentive Thuy and Steve was with everyone. I mentioned my friend had recommended the place and described them, and she actually remembered them and their order--which was so cool. Steve came out from the back to chat too. I told them I came specifically for the meatballs since not many places have them, and they were both genuinely excited to hear that. It was such a positive and refreshing experience. The food and their kindness felt like a warm hug. Definitely coming back! read more

LaSam Pho - Meatballs in tomato sauce - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

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This is our repeat visit of their small space. Liking it the same way from last time from whatever type of food. Server nice. Clean sight. Have neutral gender one restroom. read more

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Tried again Had their vegetable pho but with beef broth Was heaven Ate every bit of it Veggies super fresh Staff very friendly Good prices Cute dining room read more

If you don't come to this spot, you're missing out! Got the special and OMG the flavors were over the top. I told my husband I felt like I was in someone's grandma's kitchen. Staff is beyond friendly and apologetic for a wait, which was not even a deal. Cute little place! I cannot wait to come back. I don't ever do beef pho, and this blew it out the water! So happy we came to check it out. read more

LaSam Pho - Pork Shrimp eggrolls - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

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Brought me back to my childhood memories of real authentic good pho that you would only get at your village or hometown. I had a great time savoring the special beef pho with a large beef rib, meatballs, tendon, & slices of beef. We ordered the grilled porkchop meal and pork fried eggrolls. My wife and I will definitely be back. It is my second time eating here and my wife asked me to bring her this time read more

LaSam Pho - special beef pho bowl, grilled porkchop meal, and pork eggrolls. - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Ordered the special beef pho, shrimp egg rolls, Thai tea, and a watermelon refresher -- everything was delicious! The pho broth was rich and flavorful, perfectly balanced without needing extra condiments, and the meat was tender. Though the space is small, it's cozy and inviting -- I loved admiring the plants and their little good luck shrine with offerings. The friendly, attentive server made the experience even better. A wonderful spot for comforting pho and warm service read more

LaSam Pho - Shrimp egg rolls - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

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TRUST THOSE WHO YELP REGULARLY... 1st timers, and definitely not the last. Not fine dining, but the finest service. We never had to ask for anything; they asked us first and treated us very well, like family. The extra little things, like adding a 4th springroll to the order of three for two of us to evenly share, was really unexpected... and gracious. Water glasses never went empty, plenty of peanut sauce, and plenty of food. We'll be back and we hope you'll try LaSam Pho too. Recommended read more

LaSam Pho - Giant Spring Rolls - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

It's just me, and I always need to have a nice bowl of warm noodle soup. We stopped by the little gem. I was conned by the old menu prices, that is my own fault, but the price is still decent. Special lunch menu - Bun Bo Hieu. I'm not use to seeing black pepper on the top but the flavor or the broths is yummy. Just enough hint of lemon grass but it's missing the spice. But I guess that is okay bc I should watch my spice level. I did take the soup home bc it's that good to me. The price is $17.99 so it's a lot more higher that other places I go to that is more near home. Chicken pho - kid size. The old menu process $5.99 and the new price is $10.99. Because it's for the kids, we took out all the additions that make the soup more flavorful (green and white onions). Even though the menu mentions shredded chicken it wasn't too shredded which I prefer. It was more like mini chunks. The chicken was good at this place bc it doesn't seem like they used chicken breast that most other restaurants I see use. Grilled pork chop with egg over pride - my daughter did good on picking this dish instead of noodles. The pork chop was flavorful and there was just a hint of lemongrass, my kids all devoured what meat there was on the pork chop. Pork chop it's a roulette on whether you get a piece with lots of meat with less fat or decent amount of meat but lots of fat. The dressing on the salad was yummy. I should just ask if o could order a salad bc it was that good. Shrimp/Pork spring rolls. Delicious as always. I don't know if I have been to a restaurant where I ordered this dish and it was not good. The peanut dipping sauce is different from the ones I see at other restaurants. It's actually a good different. read more

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We got the Bun Bo Hue special, the special beef bowl, and the grilled pork appetizer. The pork came with a dipping sauce and fried shallots on top. The pork was the same as the one over rice; it tasted good either way. The Bun Bo Hue doesn't have blood cube, so it's a little different, but it was good nevertheless. The beef noodle was really good, with a decent amount of meat, and both Pho came with sides of vegetables, as usual. Our server was really nice and sweet. Everything came out fast, and it is clean. They're a little hidden in my opinion because I have lived here for a long time and never knew they were there, but I recommend trying the place out. We will definitely come back when we're in town to try their other dishes that look really good also. read more

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The service was amazing. Very accommodating with our two toddlers. We ordered the Special Beef Pho and the Grilled Chicken. It was fresh and so delicious and we didn't have to wait a long time for our food to come out. The restaurant is right off the freeway, easily accessible, good parking. I would stop by here again! read more

LaSam Pho - 5a- Grilled Chicken or Pork Serve on Rice - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

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I was near by this restaurant, wanted Vietnamese food for lunch and had stopped by this restaurant I saw in yelp. The restaurant is clean, very friendly staff. Thank you Kevin for the amazing food, coffee and serving. Also, to the sweet young lady with great customer service. Chili oil has real peppers too. Yummy. And the coffee is strong. Love it! Overall, I would definitely go back and recommend this place. read more

LaSam Pho - The bomb chilli oil & coffee. - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

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Delighted to find this place. Thanks Yelpers! Sunday Lupper (Time between lunch and supper). Ordered the shrimp fresh spring rolls, 4 giant size in one order. Shared with fellow Yelp Elite Barbara S. And we still brought two rolls home. Then ate the pork vermicelli bowl. Shared as well. Plenty of food. Both are absolutely delicious. The peanut sauce for the rolls was sublime. Barbara S. usually hates peanut sauce. She really liked this one. Service was friendly, happy and helpful. Humble yet gourmet meal at bargain price. Though I live 14 miles away and there are at least 6 VN restaurants closer to home, I'm a fan boy here. Will return again and again. read more

LaSam Pho - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Broth was extremely flavorful! It didn't need additional hoisin sauce, only chili cause I like the spice. Beef Vermicelli Bowl was yummy! I absolutely loved the flavor of the pork! The shrimps were nice and big, and not little itty bitty guys. Bah Mi was deeeelish! Bread had the perfect texture with the Crunchy exterior and soft plush interior! Flavors meshed extremely well! Had a nice depth of flavor and packed with meat read more

LaSam Pho - Beef & shrimp Vermicelli bowl & the Beef Shank Pho - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Everything we had was delicious & the service was wonderful- friendly, inviting, and courteous. Both the front house & backend came to check in and say hi. My picky eaters devoured everything. We had the kids pho, pork chop rice dish, & bun Bo hue. Cannot wait to come back and try more dishes. Highly recommend! read more

LaSam Pho - Bun Bo Hue - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

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Very friendly warm and welcoming service. It was busy and the mom was working hard. Her kid was also trying to help. It's a smaller restaurant with plenty of parking bc it's in a strip mall/ plaza. More of a m and pop small business feel when it comes to decor. Pho was yummy. Great base, enjoyed the brightness the chili oil/ paste brought to the dish. I asked for extra tendons and I was in heaven. Meat off the bone was tender and tasty. $17 and change. Fresh rolls had pork and shrimp. Not all was rolled tightly. Good portion and packed with lettuce and noodles. Love the peanut sauce that comes with it. It's a little extra than the other restaurant which is a nice touch. Would love more herbs. Spring rolls were well fried and not greasy. I ate them with the fresh rolls in one bite. Shrimp toasts were a special for $10 and change. Would not recommend. It's not the Asian style of shrimp toast. It's more like Italian. Or even... Mexican? It comes on a sliced hard baguette that tasted like it was either a day old or over toasted. Very dry. And to make up for that they put a creamy mayo sauce (sour cream? Idk) mixed with some spices over the shrimp and then toast it with yellow cheese. It's not BADDDD but definitely more like a homemade snack that's not quite elevated enough to be on a menu. Everything else was delicious. And the service was really sweet. I can see this place is well loved. We're not in the area a lot at all but will keep them in mind when we are! read more

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Yet again LaSam does not disappoint. Came in today for some Pho. I truly think they put a lil sprinkle of love in their food. That has to be why I keep coming back. Or it's their welcoming vibe when you come in. No matter the reason. I will be back. Again and again. read more

Everything was amazing, service was a 10/10 same as the food had to order something after my beef pho

Wanted to try a new pho spot with my parents tonight. This place was so good. You can tell this is a family-owned business; staff was extremely friendly, welcoming, and didn't hesitate with any recommendations. Strawberry refresher drink was great. Not too sweet, wish we ordered more of them lol. Now for the Pho - broth was excellent, and full of meat and noodles. Lastly, the bbq short rib plate. The highlight in my opinion. I loved the side salad and the egg on top of the rice, but the best part was the ribs. You could tell them grilled them, due to the char and it was excellent. This place was packed on a Friday night and I will be back soon. read more

Probably the best Pho in Citrus Heights and I've spent many years trying to find a good Pho spot in the area. Such a great gem. I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. The owners are awesome and the service is quick as well. I can see why this spot is ranked so high. read more

LaSam Pho - Noodles Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

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