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    Pho 45

    4.8 (169 reviews)
    ModerateNoodles, Vietnamese, Soup
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Brian L.

    For dinner, we were looking for noodles...and chose Pho. Saw this place had good reviews and was locally owned (always love supporting family business). We went for dinner around 8:30pm, and the brightly lit inside along with the large green sign make this place hard to miss. It's located down Whittier Blvd, in the large parking lot with other businesses like Superior Grocers, Burlington Coat Factory, and In & Out (if you need landmark reference). They also had a Grand Opening banner out but that was in Jan of this year. At the time we went there were only a few other diners so it was pretty empty. You seat yourself where ever there is open seating. There are also 2 gender neutral restrooms in the back. The menu is pretty standard for Pho places, with your traditional soup pho, vermicelli, stir-fried, and rice dishes. We ordered a 4-piece spring roll and the #1 combo pho (rare steak, well-done flank, brisket, tendon, and tripe). Previous reviews saying the portions are generous, is accurate. The spring rolls were large and cut in half, we could have easily been satisfied with just the 2-piece as I'm used to them being smaller. Now the Pho...at most other places this size would have been considered a large portion. Broth was flavorful, salty with the slight sweetness. Plenty of noodles (I almost didn't finish) and large cuts of the proteins. My bf and I ended up taking our broths home as well as the spring rolls. Everything was delicious as was definitely worth the price for the amount of food served. Service was quick and all the servers were attentive to each of the tables and kind. One of them had thanked us for coming in that evening. I feel like this place has made a name for itself, as literally the last hour to 45 minutes people started just flowing in. It went from empty to busy in the span of our time dining, which I love to see in a restaurant. If you're in the area looking for a good Pho spot, with better than average portion sizes stop by Pho 45!

    Evan K.

    This pho spot was really solid! After an engagement party, my girlfriend and I came here before closing. Staff was really on it and was checking up on us a bunch. The inside felt really new and modern too. We sat at a booth and enjoyed a bowl of pho each and springs rolls. Spring rolls were really big and the peanut sauce was great. Had a good amount of sweetness to it. The pho was also good, the broth was solid but I didn't like the meat too much. I got the pho tai (rare steak) and it had a lot of yellow fat flaking off of it. I'm not used to that and haven't been to any pho spots that had so much yellow on it. I looked it up and its normal but I've been to plenty of authentic spots without that. Not for me but good pho overall and would come back if I was looking for pho.

    Brian C.

    After church brunch My wife has been a little under the weather so Pho' soup sound good. I got #9 and my wife got #5. Soup is good as always enough protein noodles mix well. Got our egg rolls as well Music in the air more calmer then the last time we came. Place is clean and wait staff very attentive. Love how you walk in and they yell "welcome" ! Young lead wait staff I like him always welcoming. They have hand held POS system for ordering a little modern touch. I still and will continue to recommend this establishment, see my past reviews for more info

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    Kiera D.

    Finally got to try this spot and it was super yummy! The service was quick and attentive and the vibe was very peaceful. Will definitely come back

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    Nena H.

    The most delicious pho , staff is amazing and place is so clean . I highly recommend it. Yum yum yum

    #2 Rare steak pho (rice noodles)

    So it's my first time trying this spot and I always go to different locations to find the best Pho available. Their Pho tasted so good. It's all in the broth and they definitely have that part down. The restaurant itself is very clean, simple but cute/ stylish. The service was amazing and very welcoming as well. The owner is such a personality, he brought a positive vibe to the restaurant for sure.

    Christina F.

    Omg omg omg omg. This is the 3rd location now for Pho 45! Service: You will see Ann herself here at the Pico Rivera as well as La Mirada. She was so cute. She remembered me from the other location. She was checking in very often. Thank you Ann! Food: I got the tendon and brisket pho as well as the spring rolls. Let me tell you they do not skimp on the meat at all. It was so filling. I loved it. The broth is nice simple and smooth. I like to dip my meat in the sriracha and hoisin sauce. The spring rolls were actually massive ! lol. It was tough to finish but I did take it to go. So worth it!

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    alex r.

    A couple of buddies at work were raving about a new pho spot near our job, so who am I to say no to a good recommendation? Right when you walk in, the place is super clean and surprisingly pretty busy for a Wednesday, which is always a good sign. The staff was great--everyone was greeted like a regular the moment they walked in. Annie, our server, was extremely attentive and made several solid recommendations that did not disappoint. The food was amazing. The broth was spot on, the noodles were fresh, and the meat was perfectly tender. My wife ordered the #27, and it was packed with flavor with incredibly tender meat. I'll definitely be coming back. Glad to see they've found a home here in Pico Rivera. Highly recommend!

    Janice F.

    Great service great food great prices!! I love when I am able to come here!! So good! also very clean and fresh in here!

    Shrimp pho

    Amazing experience at Pho 45! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The pho was amazing, with a rich and flavorful broth and generous portions. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent customer service. The restaurant was clean and had a great atmosphere. Definitely one of my favorite spots for pho! I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back!

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    Jd L.

    This was my 3rd visit to pho 45. And I won't be coming back anymore. The soup got super salty and now there putting to much fish sauce. The customer service is great but the food not anymore. I'll go to your la mirada, it's better there. Thanks

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    Pho 45 in pico Rivera is always amazing . They have amazing staff and the food is always delicious . Go to PHO place .

    Jon R.

    Came In and were instantly greeted by multiple people. They opened this year I guess in this location they are #3. Staff were very friendly and helped us with questions we had on the menu. We chose the #5 rare steak and well done brisket. We also ordered egg rolls. Food came out extremely fast and the broth before adding anything tasted pretty good. The restaurant was colorful and bright, had a good mixture of tables and booths. Would definitely come back there again. We didn't experience anything sub par during our experience.

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    Driving out 30 min to pick up pho at 925pm just to have them say they had last call (it says they close at 10pm) worst ever.

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    14 days ago

    Very yummy, very worth it, very nice staff, very big portions! Also very clean and nice atmosphere

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    14 days ago

    Super welcoming, ambiance like no other. Amazing food, great service. Overall excellent !

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    2 months ago

    Really good Pho when you want to grab and go. Service is good and friendly. Restaurant is small, but cozy.

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    Best pho in the area! Great service! Been coming here for years and will continue coming back

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    Chef Chen - Veggie spring egg rolls

    Chef Chen

    4.4(375 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    •$

    Some good Chinese food, and their Family Meal which includes 5 different items. $18+ per person &…read morethat's a great deal Staff is very friendly, and restaurant is clean too!

    Friendly service, huge portions, but marginally chinese and super greasy. If it's any indicator,…read morethey DONT EVEN GIVE CHOPSTICKS. Think made-to-order elevated food court Chinese-ISH-style dishes. SERVICE: when we first walked in, the guy bussing tables onto his cart made eye contact, then COMPLETELY IGNORED US despite it being obvious that we were there for dinner. off-putting, i ALMOST WALKED OUT :/ Once we chased someone down and got seated, our waiter was super FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. Food came out quickly and piping hot. FOOD: PORTIONS-what stands out is the HUGE PORTIONS, one plate could probably feed to and perhaps three moderate eaters. QUALITY-unusually and OVERWHELMINGLY OILY. Way more than I would've expected, and detracted from the eating experience. **Cheese WonTon-wrappers were FRIED CRISP AND TENDER, but the decent dollop of cream cheese filling was overwhelming. **KUNG POW CHICKEN was the BEST DISH we had, barely spicy but it hid the oiliness better somehow. **NOODLE (?chow fun) SHRIMP was difficult to eat, and the EXCESSIVE GREASE COATED MY TONGUE so bad the i couldn't taste the shrimp or veggies. **BLACK BEAN BEEF was fair. OILY BUT FLAVORFUL. veggies were nicely cooked still crunchy, but the HARSH ONIONS were overpowering. sweet or milder onions would let me taste the other ingredients more. the beef itself was tender and tasty. I personally won't be returning, but I see the value due to large portions and moderate prices. i'd gladly sacrifice quantity for higher quality.

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    Soup Shop - Pho Combination, Jasmine Milk Tea

    Soup Shop

    4.1(256 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Kitchen open late
    Vegetarian friendly

    Stopped by The Soup Shop and had a great experience! I ordered the pho and the cauliflower, and…read moreboth were absolutely delicious. The pho had a rich, flavorful broth, and the cauliflower was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The restaurant was busy when I visited, but everything moved quickly and the staff did a great job keeping things organized. The space had a lively, welcoming atmosphere that made it feel like a popular neighborhood spot without feeling overwhelming. It was clean, comfortable, and a great place to enjoy a meal. Overall, the food, service, and ambiance made for a wonderful visit. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu!

    We were craving pho and needed a spot that was still open after 10 p.m. This location fit the bill…read moreperfectly. Since there are multiple locations, we debated between the South Gate and Whittier spots because they're both about the same distance from us in Montebello. For our first visit, I'm really glad we chose this location. The shopping center is huge, so finding parking was easy, even though the area was busy. When we walked in, the restaurant was pretty crowded. All of the booths were occupied, and only a few tables were available, so we waited about five minutes while a staff member cleaned a booth for us. Once seated, we looked over the menu and ordered the egg rolls and garlic truffle fries to start. For our entrées, we chose the ribeye pho and chicken pho. The server was kind enough to offer me a sample of the salted coffee. I had already had coffee earlier in the day, so I didn't order one, but I'm glad I tried it because I'll definitely be getting one next time. Instead, I ordered the cucumber limonade. Overall, we had a great experience. The staff was friendly, attentive, and checked on us throughout our meal. The food was delicious, and we'll definitely be back the next time we're looking for a good late-night pho spot.

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    Pho Shack - Very unique logo

    Pho Shack

    4.6(77 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Checking in at my favorite go to place !…read more Love the service customer service is here. Now saying that as customers we must be understanding to our proprietors. This is a mom and pop establishment. Servers do there best so patience is key on the customers part. So we can enjoy. Do my wife and I our enjoying our Sunday mini brunch I am sticking to my my stream chicken phơ and my wife G1 combo she also gets a side of shrimp skewer I get my side of egg rolls. Place is always clean and the decor always comfortable. Stepping from the hustle outside to comfortable music and good food. I welcome you to come in the establishment. Come enjoy with a open mind and heart

    If you're in the Pico Rivera area and craving for pho, Pho Shack is worth checking out. It's…read morelocated in a big strip mall in between Superior Market and Burlington. Plenty of Parking and plenty of booth and table seating. The restaurant is very nice and clean inside and the service was very good. They give you a pitcher of ice cold water. The menu offer a wide range of food from pho, banh mi, lomo saltado, to seafood boil. The price is pretty reasonable for the amount of food you get. - Egg Roll (2 pcs only) for $5.99 - Freshly fried (let it cool for a bit), comes with lettuce, radish, and fish sauce. It's very flavorful. - Pho rare steak (P12) $13.99- Love it that my broth is hot, very flavorful, lots of noodle, meat was so-so. (comes with a plate of bean sprouts, lemon, basil, and jalapenos) -Chicken tender with fries $13.99 - Tender was good, fries were so-so. - Grilled All-in (Beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, eggroll) $15.99 (G01) - You can pick either rice or vermicelli. I ordered this to-go and it was a very decent portion. Overall plate was really good except the chicken. The chicken was very dry and grainy. I'm going to have to come back and try their lomo saltado and seafood boil.

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    Pho Shack - We got the Plain pho no meat for our toddler, 2 filet mingon with brisket and shrimp  FIREEEEE and combo #1

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    We got the Plain pho no meat for our toddler, 2 filet mingon with brisket and shrimp FIREEEEE and combo #1

    Noodle Art - Noodle Art Since 1985

    Noodle Art

    4.3(253 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    Ambiance: it's a northern noodle place located in a shared plaza with ample parking spots, spacious…read moreinside, comfortable sofa seats Service: our sever is super friendly and patient with questions, provided useful suggestion Food: variety choices on their menu, specialized in handmade noodles Cold Noodle with Chili Oil - *** chewy flat noodles and light flavor, tasted better with extra vinegar and chili oil Three Toppings Spicy Noodle with Pepper Oil - **** chewy wide noodles, topped with pork, potato, eggs and tomato, rich in flavors, recommend QiShan Style Noodle Soup - **** chewy thin noodles, sour and spicy broth, pork and vegetables, recommend Chinese Pork Hamburger - *** the bun wasn't very crispy, and pork could be juicer Price: generous portions and reasonable prices, expect $25~$30 per person for a fulfilling meal

    Noodle Art's Xi'An cuisine features biang biang noodles, rou jia mao (cumin lamb burgers), and pao…read moremo (torn pita bread soup). Three Toppings Spicy Noodles: The bowl is so massive with so much going on inside. The wide, belt-like, biang biang noodles are expertly hand-pulled and they glisten in a spicy chili oil sauce. There are so many textures and flavors from its tender pork belly cubes, potato cubes, wood ear mushrooms, tofu, and tomato and eggs. The Zhajiangmian is good although you can get better bowls in the SGV. The noodles are thick and tender like their other hand-pulled noodles. The minced pork, cubed potatoes, and julienned cucumbers coat the noodles in a dark savory, and sweet sauce. Dining Area: The dining room is large with over a dozen tables. Parking: The long strip mall has a lot with many spots.

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