This is the only place I've tried Pho, and I absolutely love it! The taste and aroma are really good, and the portions are ok with to go orders. The Thai tea is also delightful. The place is always clean and well-organized, which makes it even more enjoyable. Plus, the service is very welcoming and friendly. It's a wonderful spot to enjoy a meal. read more

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By far the best service as the service team is super nice to the kid. Amazing personalize service and feels like home approach. The flavor of the food is great with good pricing and portion size. I get Togo some nights from this spot. The lady who serves us has a good bond with the kid. Also this place is open late. Good clean restaurant. Try this place out. read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - Buena Park, California

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!!Solid portions !! Friendly service !! Great late-night hours SHOUTOUT to the ladies working hard till the 2:00 AM I didn't mind leaving them a generous tip. The restaurant is open late -- 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM Monday through Sunday, which makes it a great place if you're coming out of karaoke or the bars and want a comforting bowl of soup. As a Vietnamese girl trying this spot out, not bad at all. I appreciate them doing a solid job with several Vietnamese dishes on the menu. They even serve bánh xèo (Vietnamese crepes), which I always appreciate seeing because it's not something every pho spot offers. I ordered the #15 and added meatballs, and the portion size was generous. The broth is on the lighter side, but still comforting and satisfying when you're craving pho in Buena Park. xxxTraditionally, pho is served with Thai basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeños. At Pho 21, we were given bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeños, BUT it was missing the Thai basil, which is a key garnish that really brings the bowl together, but thats not a deal breaker. Still, I love how Vietnamese and Korean cultures both appreciate bean sprouts, so that part felt familiar and comforting. Our server Korean taller lady was kind and attentive, and the young short Vietnamese woman working there was very friendly I see her coming in the front sometimes warmly greeting customers! Thui? Which made the experience even better that everyone is kind. Overall, this is a solid late night pho spot if you're craving Vietnamese comfort food A great place to stop by if you're leaving karaoke and need a "sober-me-up" bowl of pho especially bc it opens till 2:00AM! read more

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This restaurant is one of our stops whenever we come from Knotts Berry Farm with our Son and his friends. They close late so this is perfect for us who are night owls. This is so far the only one we know that closes late near Knott's Berry Farm. Soup, Spring rolls, Noodles, Vegetable stir fry, Vermicelli with BBQ Beef or BBQ Pork are our usual order here, but the most reason my Son and his friends chose this place is for their pork chops with rice and eggs. Everything is very Tasty, the right amount of food serving size, especially their Pork chop with rice. Service is always quick here , every time we come here, the food comes out fast and delicious. Plenty of space for Parking too. read more

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Very kind staff and honest hours. No "open till 2am" then closing the kitchen at 12am shenanigans like a lot of other restaurants in the area do. Food is good and plenty of options as well lots of variety. Please keep being awesome Pho 21 read more

The pho hit the spot, service was ok but I didnt like how the owner demanded I tip . Prolly wont be coming back

I was a little skeptical after reading some of the reviews, but I'm so glad I gave this place a chance! The service was fantastic. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The pho was seriously amazing, with a rich, flavorful broth, fresh ingredients, and a generous portion. Everything came out hot and tasted so good. I had such a great experience and will definitely be back! read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - Buena Park, California

Pho 21 in Buena Park has been one of my favorite spots for years! The food is always delicious, the service is excellent, and I love that they're open late. Perfect place when you're craving a warm and comforting meal at night. The staff is always friendly, and the quality never disappoints. Definitely recommend this place if you love good pho and great service! read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - Buena Park, California

Food came out quickly! Service was great. Food is alright. Ideal for late night dinners and typically has room for large groups of people. read more

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Good fast service .. open late 3am .. plenty of parking, friendly service, friendly staff enjoyable time for your pho cravings read more

Pho 21 - Spring roll and egg roll combo appetizer - Vietnamese Near Me - Buena Park, California

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The food quality is great in person,but I wouldn't recommend ordering to go because the portions are much smaller and there is a lot less meat.They also charge for sauce on the side but they give a VERY small amount. The service could be better because the servers don't really give you time to look at the menu or ask questions. The restaurant is relatively clean but a little cluttered. read more

Really good tasting Pho great customer service. They are Always ready for pick up on time.

I was dying for some Pho for dinner after have Udon for breakfast. My family and I were lagging to get out of the door and it just kept getting later and later. Restaurants that I was viewing were starting to close. However, Pho 21 being almost 24 hours was a life saver. My whole family got our hungry hands on the most delicious pho. The broth is subtle, like not too over powering, which I like because it gives the other ingredients a chance to shine. I like that the broth is pipping hot because we really need that heat to cook the ingredients. The seafood soup was under $20, but FYI I got 2 shrimps, 1 muscle, 2 octopus pieces and 3 scallops. At first, I thought it wasn't enough at all but now after digging in I see that it was my American-ness that wanted more! Glad I called myself out on that. The staff wasn't exactly friendly but they do their jobs and God bless them I wish them happiness. The store still has Covid 19 plastic up, which felt like a horrible memory but whatever, to each his own. Those times were a trip! The best part of going to this location was a sweet old (maybe 70s) Vietnamese woman. She was sitting on the floor selling little trays of veggies. You could tell she struggles and is honorable because she isn't asking for handouts just for you to support her business and buy some little onions on a plate. Please give her your time and if possible bless her with something that can really help her out. Ok, I think I am done, sorry not sorry Ha. read more

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If you need a place to eat with a big group and later at night, this is definitely one of those spots! For a Friday night, they were able to accommodate us pretty quickly and split us up. Got our orders and our food within 15min or so? I'm sure it would feel fast or faster with a smaller group since they had to prep more for us. As for the food, I got a large 9 with rare steak and brisket to share with a food. Overall I'd rate the pho as average. Nothing particularly bad nor great about it. It satisfies the craving. What put it down for me was that the noodles broke so easily when I lifted it up with my chopsticks. The broth was fine, not much depth in flavor. Meat was good. read more

Pho 21 - 9 large - Vietnamese Near Me - Buena Park, California

Walked out without eating. Sat for long time, no service other than to drop a menu when seated. Left because watched them take a tea pot off of a table that just left, take it behind the counter, add more and hand off to another table. No cleaning, nothing. read more

It was alright. Kinda curious how the owners of this pho spot are Korean. I order a small bowl of pho for $13.99. It was good enough. Nothing crazy. The staff never checked on me after I was served and they expect a tip. Interesting that they didn't give me my card back until I wrote the tip. Place is alright. Nothing crazy. read more

Honestly portions were not good. It was mostly noodles and some pieces of meat. Service wasn't the best we weren't half way done and they were already giving us the check. Also some of the chopsticks looked like it had mold. read more

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Service was very bad, only came to the table to do a head count to make sure she charged the right gratuity! Also brought an extra pho we did not ask for but made sure to try and charge us for it! Definitely would not recommend! read more

This place is amazing. Loved the food and the atmosphere. Would definitely come back here again!

It was quick and exceeded my expectations. Most of the things on the menu I can't eat because they contain shellfish and pork. There was one veggie or vegan option that I picked and it was pretty good. The broth was good. And we had good customer service. It wasn't too loud it was clean and everyone was friendly. They need more options that are vegetarian and vegan. read more

Went back to visit Pho 21 because I was feeling sick and wanted some good comfort food. I'll keep the review short and sweet since I left one before. Yet another phenomenal dinner The food came out right away and it made me feel warm and feeling better. The service (as always) was quick but attentive. I will be back again soon!! read more

Pho 21 - large pho tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Buena Park, California

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My dish looked and tasted more like a fast food place with tiny portions so even though the price looks cheaper compared to other restaurants, it's actually overpriced for what I got. Also, I lost my appetite as soon as I tasted the water that had a strong Clorox bleach taste, and the waitress's solution was to put lemon in it, lol. Aren't I still drinking bleach even I put lemon in it? Will definitely not be returning here and it made sense that the place was very empty during lunchtime. read more

Such a staple to remember pho21! Open until 2am, good pricing, and super quick service.. what more can you ask for?! The vibe is very much so a hole in the wall spot for a late night meal. The price difference between their small and a large is not a lot at all, but they do pack so many noodles with the small, it is always filling! I got a #5 rare beef pho and the meat was not chewy or tough, and the broth was hot enough to cook the meat all the way through The flavor of the broth isn't too deep as other places but not noticeable enough to set off the taste. They brought out our pho pretty quickly after ordering, provided us plenty of lime, beansprouts, and sliced onion too!! Their sauces are always filled on the table, and we got lollipops with our check! Parking is always easy and free in the lot outside and it doesn't usually get too hectic for parking. Thank you and we'll be back again! read more

I really wanted to like this place because it's cheap, but it was a huge disappointment. I ordered the rare steak pho, and the broth had almost no flavor at all. Pho is all about the broth, and this one was extremely bland. The meat was another letdown, I got maybe five pieces of steak total, and they were very chewy and low quality, not tender at all. The vegetable tray that comes with the pho was honestly concerning. The jalapeños were visibly moldy, and the lemons were rock-hard. I couldn't squeeze any juice out of them at all. That alone made me question the cleanliness and food safety. The service was also bad. Our server got our order wrong and wasn't friendly about fixing it. Mistakes happen, but the attitude was off, and it felt like we were bothering her by asking for what we originally ordered. The ambiance was probably the worst part. The place felt dirty and uncomfortable. Watermarks all over the cups, stuff on the floor near the kitchen, and it genuinely looked like the floors hadn't been mopped in months, if not years. You basically walk through the kitchen to get to the restroom, which made the whole experience feel unsanitary. After all of that, I didn't leave a tip, and the server actually told us we had to leave one. That was the final straw. A tip is earned, not demanded, especially after poor food, poor service, and a dirty environment. Cheap prices don't make up for bad food, bad service, and a gross atmosphere. I won't be coming back. read more

They went serve us. They said it's open until two. We got here at 1:30 and they wouldn't take us when they were rude. read more

Pho 21 - They were still there. It was open and they went in service and they were rude about it. - Vietnamese Near Me - Buena Park, California

Loved it, this is my new pho after midnight place. Workers looked tired but the pho was on point.

Got a delivery order tonight for a chicken pho, when I got it the chicken was RAW. Disgusting, I understand the chicken cooking in the hot broth, but for delivery orders the chicken should be fully cooked due to the broth not being as hot when it comes out by the time it gets to me. The first time this happened I brushed it off because I love this place, this time I'm done. My chicken can't cook and it's a WASTE! After leaving my noodles and chicken in there for a couple minutes I got a huge bite of RAW chicken! read more

Pho 21 - RAW CHICKEN !!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Buena Park, California

Pho 21 is another great spot. I love all of the menu choices, and the food is cheap. Shrimp and Egg Rolls are FIRE. Place is open late at night too, you cannot beat that. I used to eat here on late nights after partying with friends. Service is good, and the Pho Pork Chop and rice is the best here. Bring back good taste memories. read more

The food was so delicious plus we were heading home from Disney and they were open so late and the service was so amazing and kind.

Food is amazing. Number 25 comes with 2 pork lions that are extremely juicy and tender. Rice on the bottom with cucumbers, bean sprouts, carrots and lettuce. Good portion size. Service is incredible. Very attentive waitress and waiter. Fast with drinks and extremely speedy with service. I ask for napkins or more water; I close my eyes for one second and it's literally all there! Guy with the blue hat...(Kim Tae) is extremely funny Waitress is extremely hospitable and overall kind. They both are The atmosphere of the place is very cozy, small but extremely cozy. A great place to come to after a long day of studying and work. The staff deserves a raise! read more

Pho 21 - Number 25. Com Hot Ga, Suon Nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Buena Park, California

I have always loved coming here, the food is always so fresh and the service is wonderful! The restaurant is bright and clean, and the serving staff is always a delight to interact with. I came here with my partner on a chilly evening as we were craving a soup to warm ourselves up, and Pho 21 never disappoints. I ordered their spring rolls to start and they are absolutely delicious. Refreshing with a good crunch from their crisp lettuce, as well as the shrimp and pork tying the dish together. Their peanut sauce is also absolutely amazing with this dish. For our main dish, we ordered 2 small pho bowls, the number 4 and number 12. Again, they do not skimp on anything and the dishes were loaded with the most delicious meats and noodles. We always find ourselves coming back here, make sure you swing by! read more

Pho 21 - Spring Rolls! - Vietnamese Near Me - Buena Park, California

This place is awesome! The staff is so friendly and attentive! The pho had such a great flavor and the pork spring rolls were awesome! Not to mention this place is open til2?! read more

I have been coming to Pho 21 for almost 10 years now and I can say I will continue to choose them as my number 1 spot (even though I moved about 40 minutes away) whenever I'm in town it's a must. The staff are always so welcoming and attentive. The food never misses and always comes out piping hot. They are also open late which is a plus! They have recently remodeled the interior and it really uplifts the place. Forever my favorite Pho spot! read more

Pho 21 - Ready to dig in! - Vietnamese Near Me - Buena Park, California

Please check your receipts before you pay, the tip percentages were wrong!!! food and service was just okay..... read more

Came here for late night food. Portions were small for both the pho and rice plate. Very little meat to rice/noodle ratio for both dishes. Taste was bland. Thai tea was very watered down. Workers all spoke Korean which is interesting for a Vietnamese restaurant. Overall don't recommend unless only store open. read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - Buena Park, California

Service lady was very rude, on top of that, they gave me the wrong order, I ordered #15 which was supposed to come with tripe and tendon, it only came with the rare steak. We still tipped but so annoying, I noticed there's other reviews saying the same thing about the waitress, hopefully the owners notice the pattern read more

The pho was decent. From the color and taste, I don't believe this is a place that simmers their beef bones, I think they use those instant pho cubes/mix. Flavor was strong, they give you a good amount of food, and it came out in within a minute. The reason for the 2-star is the customer service. At first when I came in, they brought water right away, and one napkin (no napkins on table). Soon as I ordered, the bean sprouts, jalapeños, and lime came out right away; I was like, "This is a nice service". But throughout my dining experience there, I saw a few things that I did not like. This establishment seems to be owned by Koreans, and if you want to see what it's meant by "Korean Superiority Complex" then you'll see it here. Friendly service and a few check-ins with Korean diners, if you're not Korean, they don't check on you after you ordered, no smiles when you come in or when you order the food. I figured it is what it is, I'm just here to eat. Then a Dasher (DoorDash driver) came in to pick up the food. This lady was respectful and kind. When she got the food she asked how to pronounce the name of the food (pho). One of the two Korean ladies working ignored her, and the other didn't understand her. When the dasher finally got her point across--she said she always sees it and hear people pronounce it differently--the shorter Korean lady (pictured) seemed annoyed. She also couldn't pronounce it correctly. And when the dasher said thank you, the Korean lady was like, "Yeah, yeah, yeah," then turned her back to the dasher right away. Dasher said sorry, the Korean lady again said, "Yah, yah, yah," while raising her hand. Holy eff! That attitude pissed me off. I'm always a champion for local small business establishments, but this is the one place I WILL NEVER COME AGAIN or recommend to anyone. You can't treat people like that especially if they ask for your help in pronouncing a food that you sell. Be human! And please, if you're gonna have people working in front, please at least have them to learn a bit of English, not much, just enough to understand. read more

Shrimp fried rice, pho, rice dishes are amazing and very tasty !! Very fresh and hot !! read more

The blonde server was very rude and would not check on you. She seemed annoyed by everything little thing we were asking for and it wasn't even that much (extra limes and chili sauce). The pho was decent but they skip out on the meat a lot. read more

The food here was pretty bland and tasted like water. I think if I was at home I could fix it up the way I wanted to because how can you mess up soup? Me and my friends got to LA very late and this was one of the places that was truly open . (May said open until 2 but stopped taking orders at 115 ). The sauce for the spring roll was like watered down peanut sauce . The best thing was the egg rolls ! I would come back for that for sure . Everything else was not my cup of tea . read more

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