My new #1 pho spot in LA!!! I came by last summer to eat lunch during a trip to Chinatown but they…read morewere sadly closed for the season and I'm SO happy to report they were open when I popped by this week!! I came in for a weekday lunch and there was no line to sit down, but it was still quite popular!! There is exclusively indoor seating w/ a nice AC going that is very pleasant in this heat. There's free parking adjacent to the restaurant as well as free street parking nearby. Pho Tai Nam 5/5, omg I will have daydreams about this broth!! Umani and tangy and soooo smooth and perfect w my beef + noodles!! I normally immediately go for sriracha + mint + bean sprouts + lime and I hesitated to change anything about this!!

From the last time I made a review, this is still, by far, my favorite Vietnamese restaurant here…read more They even gave out li xi for lunar new year, are you kidding meeeeeee

The first three reviews that popped up were 5-3-1 star. Wow. We had an event at the Fahey/ Klein…read moregallery across the street and did not know the place and the variety of reviews. We loved the food, the kind service and found the ambiance totally OK but nothing to get excited about. We sat on the little patio to the street and had a good time. We would always recommend/ go again/ and yes, mandatory for my five-star-rating: make a 30+ min detour to dine here and satisfy our Vietnamese cravings :-)

My bestie and I are on a hunt for good pho in LA, and this was our first stop as she says the bun…read morerieu is on par with her dad's. Though right on La Brea, there was plenty of street metered spots right out front when we came by on a Sunday afternoon. The crispy egg rolls were delicious, and both of our soups were pretty good. The bon rieu was definitely better than the dac biet, which was a bit boring and nothing to write home about. I would come back for the bon rieu, but as we are on the hunt for a good pho spot, may need to keep looking. They have both indoor and outdoor seating which is cute, however the service dining in left something to be desired.

The broth for the pho at this place is phenomenal! It has so much flavor and yet still simple and…read morecomforting like pho should be! I stumbled upon this place after looking for another pho spot I went to years ago but was on the wrong street. Lucky I found this though because again the broth alone is worth the trip. The shrimp pho was great! Also a cute spot aesthetically if you want something with a little more of a modern look. One of highlights is the self serve bar for the toppings! I prefer lots of green and white onions so it's nice to be able to get however much of whatever you want on your own. Jalapeños, bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, etc. the service was decent. Nothing bad, nothing to rave about. Just what it needed to be to get the job done. Its only about three blocks from wilshire so a nice location if you want to be close to the Wiltern for a show or the shopping centers in koreatown. Good spot to check out.

Been there for 3-4 times already! Pho : The soup was so…read moregood. And I really love the topping bar Fried rice : also taste good but might be nicer if you guys had meat option!

This was the best pho I've ever had. If you're looking for a cozy pho spot , stop searching and…read morehead to Ktown Pho. The staff was very friendly and efficient with our orders. The thai tea was perfect ; sweet and tasty. We got the combination pho, the broth was delicious, meat was cooked perfectly, and noddles were perfect. I wish i lived in LA so i could eat this every day.

My go to pho place around Ktown. It's so conveniently located near my house, but parking can be a…read morelittle tricky since there is no parking lot or that I know of. The food has always been great!

Food and ambiance are great. Love chef Ito so much. Service is usually pretty good, especially when…read moreChef Ito is in.

Been coming to this restaurant for 10+ years. One of the top 3 vegan restaurants in LA and in the…read moreworld in my opinion. As a vegan for 22 years, I've been to some of the best vegan restaurants in the world including most of the Michelin star ones. Au Lac is always fresh, real, absolutely delicious and you can just tell the food is made with love. Chef Ito is the best. I've never once been here without ordering the Octopus - even back when it was in the secret menu. I've brought many meat eaters here who absolutely loved it as well. Come here and come here often! I recommend the octopus, the curry rice, the sushi roll and the ravioli. Also the juices are so good!

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cute atmosphere, with great lunch specials…read more The hubby and I were looking for a good lunch spot in the area and Vietnamese sounded really good. The space was very cute, with great light from the windows and fun personal photos and memorabilia. We were pleasantly surprised by their $20 lunch specials and decided to take advantage. You get three items, one from each category: starters, half size pho, and beverage. I got the spring rolls, veg pho and iced coffee; the hubby got the half veg banh mi, veg pho, and a coke. The food was good and the portions were more than enough. We actually ended up taking some of the starters home. A very good value and friendly service. Lastly, gotta give it up for their shirt with the OutKast reference. Peace out.

A couple of years taking care of myself and I'm finally able to have foods with higher purine…read morenumbers. It was pay day so I visited an old regular spot across the street from work. I used to regularly pick up the Iced Thai Coffee during my breaks at work and the street style fried rice when I left work late but today I wanted to go slow with some Beef Meatball Pho. I haven't sat down here in a while so the menu's seen some changes. A few of the drinks I used to get don't appear anymore but the popular Iced Thai Coffee and Thai Tea were still there. Though coming in, the guy behind the counter asked me not to sit on my regular spot, almost got my order wrong and asked how the food was before I started eating. It really harshed my vibe of the place. The bowls of pho now use red onions instead of white. They taste a bit more biting than before with a lingering aftertaste. Staff say the changes were made a few months ago and it definitely gave the soup more impact. Though the Strawberry Limeade wasn't a very good pairing. The meatballs are cut and portioned differently as well. Though not too different as to how they were before, the ingredient looks ready to be had in other dishes like a Bahn Mi. Overall different to how I used to have it. I'd had considered a dessert but the same wait staff presented me with my bill before I could consider. Overall an odd dining experience where I felt rushed and a little unwelcome. Though it's always good to see familiar faces among the staff.

Service was amazing !!! Maylie was so kind and amazing service& delicious food! I always come here !read more

Really cute little spot tucked away on the second floor of the plaza. It was. Little hard to find…read moreat first if you're using Google Maps so just remember to go from inside the plaza and not from the street. I believe you can get there from the garage if you're driving. It's a really cozy spot due to its location and has large floor to ceiling windows on one wall to overlook a part of the plaza and shoppers which is cute. It's seems like a mainly quick almost self serving place. They have a touch screen where you can order but you can also order with the wait staff. The pho itself was pretty good. Admittedly I've definitely had better but it's pretty cheap and is still good so it's not a waste of time if you're in the area and are craving some pho. When I went it was pretty chill and empty with only two other tables occupied so it was great for a nice quiet dinner. It probably gets busier but I imagine the location doesn't always help. You can definitely get better pho elsewhere but again for the price it's still worth it to go.

When you walk in, you are greeted with the smell of a good pho and then you are greeted right away…read more It took a minute to get seated, as they were busy when we came and the inside of the restaurant is small. There is one larger table in the rear corner that could seat 8 adults. There are four tables that will seat four adults, and three that would be ok for a pair. Of course the seating is rearrange-able. The inside is decently clean, but you can tell that lots of things here are old and dated. Cash only. The menu seems pretty big, but there is lots of overlap on many of the items. There are only two people working out front, so be patient. They are older and very friendly too. Our drinks came very timely. The food takes a little bit of time, but not outrageous, but is worth waiting for, as it is good, fresh, and delicious. Give it a try.

I use to drive to OC for my eggrolls, but needed a place asap for my family's potluck and this…read moreplace did not disappoint!! I've been here 2 times now and get 30 eggrolls for $36!! I love how they also provide sauce with it and I know that sauce with lettuce would make it bombbb. I always call an hour in advance for my pick up orders and they come out so hot, crunchy, and tasty!! I def will be back to dine in with them one day. The owners/workers are also the sweetest! Cash only !!

I love Be U! They provide great service, great food, and are a value add to our entire community…read more They aren't just a business. They are the kind of folks who care about those around them. I really appreciate everything they do, and the incredible food they dish out!

I recently ordered the caramelized pork from Be U, hoping to indulge in some comforting Vietnamese…read moreflavors. Unfortunately, my experience left much to be desired. For around $18, the meal came with two eggs and what I can only describe as rubbery pork. While the eggs were decent, the meat was a huge letdown. It had an off-putting texture that made me question whether it was an older or inferior cut. The taste was overwhelmingly salty--more like salted pork than the sweet, rich flavor I was expecting from caramelized pork. To top it off, I spent over $40 something dollars for my meal and for Postmates delivery to the South Bay, which makes this disappointment even harder to swallow. I'm not sure I'd order from Be U again unless someone else is footing the bill. I really wanted to enjoy this meal, but sadly, it fell short of my expectations. If you're craving Vietnamese food, you might want to explore other options.

I got the Pho Dac Biet (Beef Combination), and my friend got the Pho Ga (Chicken). Both were so…read moredelicious! You can really taste the quality and richness of the broth--it was definitely one of the highlights. The ambiance was great too. It had such a homey, cozy vibe and felt really comfortable and welcoming. Service was excellent as well! Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure to check in on us throughout our meal. Overall, great food, cozy atmosphere, and amazing service. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

I absolutely love The Sister's Café! The food is authentic, full of flavor, and the portions are…read moregenerous enough to share. The restaurant is clean, welcoming, and has a really nice atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. They take the time to offer recommendations and help you decide if you're unsure what to order, which is something I really appreciate when dining out. Some of my favorites are the shrimp salad rolls with their delicious peanut sauce, the spicy edamame, the spicy chicken wings, the shrimp fried rice, and my absolute favorite is the sizzling spicy barbecue pork hot pan. Everything I've tried has been fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. Their Thai tea is always refreshing, and from time to time I stop by just to grab one of their Vietnamese coffees, which never disappoints. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food with amazing flavors, generous portions, and outstanding customer service, I highly recommend giving The Sister's Café a try!