If you love Vietnamese food, you need to put this place on your must-try list! Their pho broth is made from beef bones and simmered for 18 hours, giving it such a rich, deep flavor. They even use alkaline water for their pho! Their chicken is sourced from a Japanese farm, and they don't cut the salads until you order, so everything tastes incredibly fresh. The fish sauce chicken wings are a must! The wings taste fresh, not frozen, and are packed with flavor. The shaken beef is super tender, the egg rolls are perfectly crispy, and the shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce are fresh and delicious. And don't miss the yellow noodles tossed with peanut sauce, fresh herbs, and cucumber--it's the perfect refreshing summer salad! They also have beer and cocktails. Come hungry--this place is definitely a must-try! read more

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First time trying Pho here, Google maps showed high ratings. Nothing stood out but it was good pho. Beef broth was ok, portion size was relatively small when comparing to other pho places in the OC. If I'm not mistaken it was +$8 for double meat. The beef was really lean, tender and trimmed. The server made sure to point out that they don't use frozen meats and they utilize filtered water for the broth and cups of H20. The popcorn chicken was a bit of a disappointment. While the dipping sauce made up for it, the chicken by itself lacked seasoning imo. The server mentioned the dipping sauce was made in house as well. The hospitality/ customer service was exceptional. Greeted upon arrival and the server made sure to come back and check on me. She was extremely nice and attentive and I hate that I didnt ask for her name. To sum it all up, in my opinion the Pho was just like any other pho I've tried. The portion size made it a bit pricey but I would come back and visit again. They have alot of drink options too like wine, espresso, cocktails...I think I even seen a homemade ice cream sign. Lots of seating inside and an outside patio. They seem to take pride in preparing dishes from scratch and that doesn't go unnoticed. Nice establishment for the surrounding community to enjoy. Would you travel out of your way to try it, maybe not. read more

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Fantastic food, and especially great for those who are looking for gluten free options. In addition everything is clean and organic. The owner and all the staff were so nice! Must try!! read more

The staff was very kind and attentive and the pho was delicious! The beef pho was great;the meat was fresh very generously sliced and the noodles were very springy Will be coming back! read more

Mo Pho Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

10/10 would come back. The staff was pleasant and attentive. The owner, Mo, even came out to introduce herself. The pho had a lot of flavor despite no MSG and the brisket maintained a beef flavor still. The lemongrass chicken was cooked to perfection and was a flavor I had never had before but I really enjoyed. My friend got the noodle salad and said it was delish. Inside the building was very nice, plenty of room for multiple parties and an outdoor dinning area as well. The owner was nice enough to bring out samples of their house made ice cream. The vanilla bean and chocolate were delicious. This place is worth stopping by if you're in the area read more

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+ Nice homey pho. + Pleasant ambience. + Nice, helpful staff. + Ample parking. - Only 1 restroom. - không có chén nước béo hành chần. - Exorbitant. - One of the rare Viet restaurants whose staff don't speak VN. 1 Pho Dac Biet = $25.77 read more

Got a guava hard seltzer and the appetizer plate and it was good! The drink was delicious and not too strong! The appetizer plate was so worth it! I liked all the food that came with it! read more

Mo Pho Mi - 2 Shrimp Egg Rolls 2 shrimp spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

During a recent visit to Orange County, I was feeling a little under the weather and knew exactly what would cure me - Pho. And cure me it did! We opted for indoor seating, but there is also a beautiful outdoor patio if you want to dine outside. This location prides itself using only the freshest ingredients, as organic as possible, with no MSG, Non GMO, and providing a beautiful farm to table experience. The menu is vast and you are sure to find something that hits the spot - Egg Rolls, Wings, Noodle Salads, Rice Dishes, Stir-Fried Noodles and of course, Pho. The Hubs got the Beef Pho and absolutely loved it. I opted for the Organic Chicken Pho - Made with Bone Broth - when I say that this was the best Pho broth that I've ever had, that is not an exaggeration. This broth was so flavorful and spiced to perfection, that there was no need to add any additional sauces / condiments. How I eat Pho - Always taste the broth prior to adding any sauces, but always add extra Bean Sprouts, Thai Basil & maybe a few Jalapeño slices. However, there's no wrong way to eat Pho - Just add your toppings and enjoy! What's your favorite way to enjoy Pho? read more

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Everything is actually organic, and non gmo. The water is alkaline filtered, the broth doesn't have msg. This is what the world needs more of! Tasty with health benefits ! Couldn't be more happy with the service what a nice guy even though they were very busy he's very t the type of person to energetically lift your spirit just happy, and kind ! Guess he's been there a few years on and off. Back to the broth; bold flavor for the beef. Got a chicken to go for later. Sprint roll with tofu; very small portion for someone like me who wants more lol I could have ordered another, the jimaca is a nice refreshing change with a crunch I would have wanted some fresh mint in there though. The peanut sauce, tastey, not overly bold just enough kick- again I wanted more to slather, but the portion is minimal. The Mo combo very surprised they offered tripe tendon and the stuff most places won't give you. The stuff that boosts your collagen naturally ! Yum! Great option for those who want it. Ambiance is pretty cute decor wise it's very tight seating and I'm sure this place turns into a packed house when it rains, or everyone wants to eat pho ! 1 restroom, ample parking that could get busy, but overall this spot if I lived closer would become my normal spot. Move to north OC! We need you! In other words though; we'll be back!!! Thank you for the excellent quality in serving the best ingredients read more

Mo Pho Mi - Mo Pho with tripe and tendon - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I visited for lunch yesterday after playing golf and was shocked to find a cockroach in the restaurant. Out of consideration for my companions, I refrained from making a scene, but I was deeply disappointed that neither the server nor the owner offered a single apology. Definitely I have no intention of visiting this establishment ever again. Additionally, we seriously question how this place has such a high Yelp rating. read more

Mo Pho Mi - No pho Mi cockroach - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Whoever was on aux deserves a raise No, but fr this place has such a great vibe and the food was AMAZING! Very nice and friendly staff

Very cute spot tucked away in Costa Mesa. Service was excellent, the staff was kind and attentive to us. Popcorn chicken 10/10. For that I would give this place a 5 star. For me what brings down the rating is the pho itself. I understand that this place uses no MSG and leans towards fresher, organic ingredients; however, there is flavor to be desired from the broth. Portion sizes are generous and the prices are fair. Could just be personal preference, so making it known. I recommend if you are in the area to try for yourself, help support local business! read more

Have been going to this place for years and is definitely one of my local faves!! I recommend the tofu summer rolls so yum and refreshing especially for this socal weather. read more

Mo Pho Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Such a cozy pho restaurant tucked in a large plaza. We had the combination pho (rare beef, brisket, meatballs), shaken filet mignon rice platter, umami wings, and iced coffee. I highly recommend their pho. It was so rich! It was perfect especially because I was recovering from being sick. They don't add any MSG and use filtered water and I really tasted the quality with their broth. The shaken filet mignon was so saucy and tender! The umami wings were my boyfriend's favorite. It was perfectly balanced and crispy! It wasn't too salty but also packed lots of flavor. There was ample parking and lots of seating options! The staff is so nice and always checked on us. They were really personable and described the menu so well. We have to come back and try their other dishes! read more

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I am pregnant so I have to be very specific on what I eat. I love pho tai but I had to ask for it to be well done and extra sauces, it was before closing so usually at places it's an issue. Not here! I walked in and was immediately greeted with a warm welcome from two ladies working. Then they even had me check to see if the meat was to my liking. I have never finished pho before. I am so full and happy. The broth was excellent. The noodles chef kiss and the meat was cooked and not over dry for being well done! There prices are little more than places around the area and there is a reason for that!! I will Be back! read more

Mo Pho Mi - Proof I was there! - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Nice casual Vietnamese fare right off harbour blvd. We sat in the patio (not heated) as we had our puppy with us. Service was great and fast. Got the combo pho and a chicken and rice and a beef and noodles dish. All were good 4/5. Prices are reasonable. read more

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Wonderful food so delicious and fresh. Friendly family business been coming here for years highly recommend.

The place is a nice little spot that offers healthier alternatives. The brisket pho was flavorful, but it didn't have a lot of meat; it had only 4 pieces. I just wish I had some more because it was good. The chicken pho, however, was over salted. After I added my typical hoisin and sriracha, I thought it would fix it, but I didn't drink or finish my broth because it was just salty. Veggie egg rolls were good, but I do wish they came alongside some lettuce for that crunchy factor and more sauce. read more

Mo Pho Mi - Chicken pho and brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I've never been here before but it was pretty packed for a Tuesday night. It's actually in a very good location with a lot of parking since all the other businesses are closed except for the two restaurants here. I was greeted by the hosts/servers and they said to sit anywhere. I initially chose outside, but then I switched it to inside since it was getting dark. We were ready to order, but servers were in the weeds so we had to flag down the owner/manager? But then the server came down eventually. I definitely understand. The restaurant was pretty busy, but the food took a while to come out. It seemed like other tables were getting their food before us. Food: No ratings since it was all luke warm :( - Pho Dac Biet - the meat was actually really tender. Soup was not bad though, but it wasn't piping hot. - pho tai - meat quality was great with it on the side - Chicken Fried Rice - again flavor was pretty good, but it was warm. - lemon grass chicken - It was nice with all of the veggies. My recommendations for improvements: - I definitely understand where you're coming from when trying to get the entire ticket out at once but I think one thing the servers can do is ask if they want it sent out right as it is done or all together - Would also recommend for servers to ask "If they have been there before" if not go through the menu. Maybe I shall try again on my own if I just want a quick bowl of Pho. read more

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Aside from their pho and rather expensive menu, this place could deserve to have a 4.5-5 star review. They do have tasty appetizers such as their umami chicken wings, shrimp spring rolls and egg rolls. They also serve cocktails, and I'm sure they're pretty good, but it's too bad I kicked the habit. I'm sure at night this place screams ambience. Super friendly staff and awesome customer service! What more could you ask for. However, I was craving some good pho that day and was baited by their high star reviews on their pho. Their pho....sigh....this is not pho.... In comparison, their pho is what PF Chang's to Chinese food. Overpriced and zero authenticity. Just NOT GOOD. I ordered a large pho (they were out of briskets that day too) for $21 + a $5 beef rib. $26 pho and I couldn't even finish it. The soup was lukewarm and tasted way too beefy. The ratio soup to noodle was way off. I had more noodle than soup! Half way into bowl, I was done. Honestly, I don't want to be mean but this was by far the worst pho I've ever had. I left extremely dissatisfied. Anyway, don't eat their pho if you REALLY love pho. This place is not IT for pho. read more

Mo Pho Mi - $21 large pho + $5 beef rib = $26 - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Good food, amazing service, and a cozy place to stop by for some pho. The portion size is really good, easily enough for 1 person with a regular and a the large would easily feed someone with a big appetite. Price wise is not terrible (Regular special being around $17, total for 2 pho and a tea was like $43.70), I've definitely seen cheaper prices but for the quality I believe its a fair pricing. I went in on a thursday afternoon around like 5pm on a rainy day and got seated immediately. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. The pho itself was really good, had a good portion that easily satisfied 1 person (I personally have a larger appetite and this was like the perfect amount). The broth was very refreshing but still light, the meat ratio was actually very good, and the noodles were honestly prepared and served to eat right on the spot. A solid 8.5/10 for food (I would come here if I have pho cravings and I would also bring friends). read more

Mo Pho Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The Pho is fantastic! Service here is incredible, my server was so sweet and checked on me often. Good conversation. And the broth that other people have talked about is all THAT and some! Organic veggies and locally sourced meats, all the best components to the best Pho I've ever had. read more

Delicious pho here! Tasted authentic and they are generous with their meet and noodles. The entire space feels extremely clean (they have a hand sanitizer at every single table, workers constantly washing their hands at the kitchen area, no trash anywhere). The service was really good too our waiter checked in on us multiple times during our meal. Food came out quickly as well. We came on a weekday night and there was no wait but business was good. read more

Mo Pho Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Delicious food and good vibe. Waitstaff is friendly and attentive. Veggie pho was full of tasty veggies and the summer rolls were very good! read more

Mo Pho Mi - Veggie spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Tried this place for the first time and wasn't impressed. My boyfriend and I stay walking distance away and were hoping we'd love it, but unfortunately it wasn't our favorite. The restaurant is fairly small and very hot inside, there are a few seats outside with heaters, but the one we sat at first didn't work. Service was OK, but slow and two different people forgot to bring our silverware and sauces to the table outside. Plenty of parking in the lot. Most likely won't be back. Food review: Beef pho: (4/5) The broth was just OK, it had a weird aftertaste. We got the large and it was a huge portion, but good bang for your buck. They don't have onions and other toppings like other pho places. Popcorn chicken: (1/5) This was honestly embarrassing that they brought this to the table. It was nothing but batter. We had maybe 1 piece of chicken on the plate. Never ordering this. read more

Mo Pho Mi - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The pho is always so good!!! 9/10 I haven't been here in a few months but I'm pretty sure the prices went up?? Still good though read more

Mo Pho Mi - always 10/10 pho I think the prices went up though :/ - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Lately we've been making the rounds trying different pho spots across OC. One caveat though: my husband is MSG-sensitive, so we've been gravitating toward places that claim to be MSG-free. Mo Pho Mi remains a tried-and-true favorite. If it were closer, we'd honestly be here all the time. What stands out most is the broth. It has a more pronounced star anise note, giving it a deeper aromatic character compared to many other bowls around. Our go-to order is brisket with tendon (worth the small upcharge) for that comforting balance of richness and texture. When the carnivorous instincts hit, the short rib pho is a special treat -- hearty, indulgent, and very satisfying. read more

What drew us to this pho place was that they offered Veggie spring rolls & veggie pho broth with different veggies. It's rare to find that at pho places, so it was nice to find something for my while husband gets their pho dac biet. Parking was ample, and service was fast and friendly. read more

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Mo Pho Mi (more for me!) is fantastic! Clean and upscale decor, amazing service, and super fresh food that comes out hot and full of flavor. The owners clearly care about quality and presentation. Best part--no MSG and food prep is done with filtered water! Thai tea is great not too sweet. You can actually taste the tea! Easily one of the best Vietnamese spots around. read more

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Delicious spot and the broth is super clean and doesn't taste like msg. I ordered the regular pho bowl that allows you to choose 2 protein : angus rare, rare brisket , and meatballs. Portions were decent and service was great. It's a smaller restaurant, but was easily sat and staff was attentive. For 1.50 you can add tendon or tripe while supplies last. read more

Mo Pho Mi - Regular pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My friend was looking for a new pho shop to try and we found this online. I thought my brisket pho was really yummy. The spring rolls were also good with the dipping sauce. They don't have a liquor license, so the cocktail was made with sake, which still tasted good but something to note. I thought the appetizer Popcorn fried chicken was just okay. I'd come back for the pho because I did enjoy the broth and the staff was super friendly and helpful. read more

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I have never had Pho like this !! I had the shrimp Pho. Broth was so clean and extremely tasty. Shrimp was clean and high quality. All of their ingredients are high quality down to the water (all alkaline) NO MSG in anything!! Definitely coming back. Our server was so helpful and the place was nice and very clean. read more

Service was great! The food is where I felt it lacked for me. Spring rolls did not have vermicelli noodles which felt different, as if an ingredient was missing. The chicken broth was decent, nothing special. read more

Mo Pho Mi - Pho Regular chicken broth, with chicken and brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Tried Mo Pho Mi for the first time recently. Our experience was a good one. From the time we stepped inside their restaurant, we were welcomed nicely. Most of the food made at Mo Pho Mi is organic, and they do not use MSG. This restaurant is definitely a healthier place to eat. Have to say that they make some delicious Vietnamese cuisine. We started with some Shrimp Summer Rolls and some Wings. The Shrimp Summer Rolls were good, but those Wings were dynamite!!! Seriously, those wings were the best I've ever eaten at a Vietnamese place. The family all said that their entrees tasted fine. My Wife's Pho entree was loaded with meat which was terrific. I got to try it, and we both thought the broth was tasty. It is probably unfair to compare it with the Amazing Pho we had last month in Vietnam, though. My Charcoal Grilled Kurobuta Pork & Rice entree was FANTASTIC!! It was so flavorful!! I highly recommend this entree!! Try Mo Pho Mi for yourself the next time you are in Costa Mesa. Good customer service with a cool ambiance plus reasonable prices plus healthy yummy food equals repeat business!! read more

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Went on a rainy day, they were semi busy and it took a while for them to take my order but I was acknowledged and reassured multiple times. Summer rolls were 8/10- they were good. I got the beef & brisket pho. 10/10 one of the best I've ever had. Super delicious. Really great meat quality. Will be back! read more

Ok quality, but as soon as the waitress asked me what kind of "fo" I wanted I knew what I was gonna get. There are lots of good pho joints in or near Costa Mesa. This ain't it. Also we asked to split the bills but they put the two charges on the same card for whatever reason. read more

Absolutely loved our lunch here. We got the vermicelli and a pho. The pho was fresh, flavorful and great. The vermicelli was the most delicious!! Highly recommend!! read more

We had the special pho and chicken pho and fried rice. Everything was delicious. Great service. Cute environment read more

Mo Pho Mi - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

After a 40-minute round trip to pick up an $80 order, I felt completely ripped off. The portion sizes were wildly inconsistent. The "large" order actually had less meat than the regular order. When we called to make sure nothing was missing, we were told the new chefs are cutting meat thicker. Unfortunately, the cuts were not noticeably thicker than normal, there was simply less food. This was especially frustrating because the one time we dined in previously, service was just as disappointing. We were seated quickly, but then ignored for about 30 minutes. During that time, we watched three other groups arrive, order, and receive their food before we were even offered water. Between the poor portion value and bad service experiences, we won't be returning. read more

Mo Pho Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Expensive and disappointing service. I came here for the first time on a Monday night because my usual pho spot was closed, and unfortunately, it was memorable for all the wrong reasons. The service felt disorganized from the start. On two separate occasions, different servers brought our table appetizers we never ordered. A friend in our group had eaten here once before and mentioned that free noodle refills were included, which we confirmed with our server. When we were ready to order a refill, no one checked on our table for about five minutes. After we finally flagged someone down, she returned to tell us the kitchen had already closed. At no point did anyone mention last call or that the kitchen was about to close. When arriving, we waited about 10 minutes for one friend to arrive before ordering, so a simple heads up when our order was taken, or even when I asked about the noodle refills, would have been appreciated. Our water glasses also sat empty without anyone checking in. Then came the bill: $20 for a bowl of pho, making it the most expensive bowl I've had. Most pho restaurants charge around $14-17, and this bowl wasn't anything exceptional to justify the higher price. Between the disorganized service, lack of communication, mediocre pho, and premium prices, this was a disappointing experience. read more