I absolutely loved the concept of this backyard home restaurant! It feels so homey and cozy and…read morereally has that mom-and-pop feel. It's also kind of funny that there's literally a jacuzzi in the middle of the floor, so definitely watch where you step As soon as we walked in, the food smelled SO good. You can tell they're working really hard, and I was honestly impressed by how big the menu is for a restaurant being run out of someone's home. We got the fire brisket and the pork skewers, and both were really good! The pork skewers were definitely my favorite. You could tell they were freshly charred, and they tasted amazing with the sauce. For drinks, we got the Vietnamese coffee and Thai tea. The Vietnamese coffee was a little bitter and super strong, which is usually how Vietnamese coffee is, but still good! The Thai tea was really good too. I even watered mine down a little as I drank it so I could get more out of it, which I swear I do every time I get Thai tea at a Vietnamese restaurant The portions were pretty generous too. Some people might think the prices are a little high, but considering it's a small at-home restaurant and we brought home enough leftovers to basically have another meal, I thought it was pretty worth it. They also have such a beautiful view overlooking the Corona hills, which makes the whole backyard dining experience even better. Definitely check their hours before making the drive because they're only open on certain days and for a limited amount of time. We got lucky and there was no line when we went! Also, make sure you have Zelle, Venmo, or cash ready for payment. Such a cute hidden spot and a really unique experience. I'd definitely come back, especially during the winter when I feel like the backyard setting and a hot bowl of pho would be even cozier!

Everything was so good! They make the best Thai Tea, seriously!!! The vermicelli with the chicken…read morebbq is the bomb, grilled perfectly and paired with the cold noodles and yummy sauce!!! And of course, the pho, it was so rich and flavorful! The ambiance was relaxing, the service was great, and the owners were very welcoming. Definitely a spot we'll keep coming back to!

Quick fresh and authentic The food isn't greasy and not…read moreover seasoned I reccomend the shumai

We were craving Asian and tried Phu Chen Kitchen for the first time and it did not disappoint…read more We ordered a variety of food. The pork buns had a subtle sweet and tender meat and the bun itself was fluffy. The lan fried dumplings didn't taste pan fried, they tasted deep fried and were a little too crispy. The filling was tender as had a lot of meat. The Xiao long bao had a nice amount of broth in them but the flavor was a little subtle. The shao mai are huge. They're almost too big and there's so much meat. I would enjoy a little more dumpling dough. The house special fried rice was amazing. The rice was moist, the meats were cooked perfectly, and it was aromatic with a nice umami flavor. My favorite item of the evening was the house special fish. The glaze in this lightly breaded fish was amazing. It gave a little sweet, a little savory, a little spicy. It was cooked with onions and mushrooms. I will come back just for this. The service was great. We were seated immediately and they bring the food out as they prepare it. The ambiance is casual. They have a small dining area near the counter to order and a larger area off to the side. They offer booth and table seating and can accommodate a larger area off party. Give them a try if in the Fontana area.

So delicious, best pho I've had in a long time. Everyone is very friendly. Will definitely be…read morereturning soon.

Went here today with a group of 8 people and they sat us and served us SO fast! Incredible service…read more I was able to order a Vegan and Gluten Free pho soup. It was really good! They don't put baby corn in the pho so you don't have to worry about that if you have a corn allergy. The rice noodles were soo good too!

When a restaurant has an artistic design, it just makes the whole dining experience even more…read moreexciting, huh? I absolutely love the creative vibe at Pho Star Bowl! Located in Riverside, right here in our fabulous Inland Empire, it's a spot that's just as fun to look at as it is to eat at. I love trying a little bit of everything, so their rice plate with grilled pork, shrimp, and an egg roll is always a must-order for me. The prices are super reasonable--most dishes are around $10-18, making it a great spot for a delicious meal without breaking the bank! IG: socalhkfoodies

Cool decor and the food is good and fast, but there are so many pho places in Riverside, I gotta…read moresay - meh. Though the servers are friendly, they just seat, you, take your order and deliver your food. That's it. they don't come back to check on you or clear away dirty plates. I saw this with the tables around us. So we only tipped 10% as they didn't care to "serve" us. Our pho came quickly but we had to wait awhile for the basil/sprouts/jalapenos and lime, which were a skimpy. We waited so long we got up to ask if we were going to get any and they said yes, it's on it's way. All pho restaurants bring that plate out immediately after ordering. A heaping plate. Would have been nice if they told us this platter was on it's way. We were partially through our bowl when it arrived. I ordered my usual, Pho Tai. Most pho places serve the thinly sliced beef rare, over the hot broth and noodles. I would swish it in the broth and it's cooked. This place broth the beef fully cooked, not thinly (not shaved) sliced and the meat was of poor quality. Very tough. The broth was good but not much flavor. No check was presented, so we assumed we have to go up front to pay. That's when the server got up from a booth where she was relaxing to check us out. Again, hence the 10% tip.

Very clean and neat restaurant. We were passing by on the freeway and were craving some soup so…read moredecided to make a stop. It was a nice treat! We ordered 2 beef pho bowls and BBQ pork spring rolls. The soup was very rich and flavorful. I really enjoyed it. The BBQ pork springs were delicious too. The service was efficient and the two gentlemen working there were very prompt.

Located in a plaza with Vallarta Supermarket…read more I took my food to-go. The tofu spring rolls were good. It came with a runny hoisin-based tasting sauce. I would have the spring rolls again. Tofu Banh Mi--- nah. It's the bread that wasn't for me.

This place has an extensive vegan and vegetarian menu which is pretty cool! Unfortunately, I wasn't…read moresuper impressed with the food I tried. I ordered a vegan pho and a vegan banh mi. The pho was the better of the two. I liked the vegan spiced beef meatballs but the airy and light fried tofu in the pho didn't feel texturally comparable to sliced beef in pho. I also didn't feel like there was enough protein in the bowl, since normally pho is packed with a variety of different meats. The flavor of the soup was nice and the amount of noodles was satisfactory as well. The banh mi was not so good. I liked the crinkle cut radish and carrots but that's about all. The sliced beef meatballs and the fried tofu again didn't really evoke the taste and texture of meat in a banh mi, and the protein was basically just a few thin non-overlapping slices per section of the sandwich. The worst offender-- the sandwich was dry. Vegan should mean vegan mayo, not no mayo at all. It was sooooo dry. I had to take it home and add my own mayo. I don't hate this restaurant, and I really appreciate the willingness to incorporate a vegan friendly menu. However, the pho and banh mi missed the mark for me. I think I'd just order different items next time, like some of the saucy stir fry plates instead.

The jury is still out on this place. Based on my meal i had to give a lower star rating. I got the…read morebeef vermicelli plate based on the staffs recommendation and it was terrible. The beef tasted old and if i could say, without ever trying dog food, the beef reminded me of that. I really wanted to like this place. The inside of the restaurant is super cute. And it wasnt busy. They had a few people at the bar. And one other party of 4 eating, an empty table next to them with dirty dishes, and no one bothered to pick them up the whole 20-30 minutes i sat there waiting for my food. The other items i ordered were a chicken bahn mi, edamame and egg rolls. The family said it was good. I just can't recommend the beef. I might check it out again and try something else.

We wanted something light and sweet, so we got the mango sticky rice. It was easy to order and the…read morecashier was nice. She did offer a drink with our order, but being here at this location there are lots to choose from! We took a walk around the food court and that's how fast our order was ready, once we walked back. This place is hidden, but totally worth it! Clean and right next to the outdoor patio which is nice because there is plenty of shade and a nice little breeze.

Love the location! This is a great place to go with friends because there's so many options in the…read morefood court! There's also lots of seating inside and out! We got pad thai and pad se ew and they were able to customize our order to accommodate a nut allergy! Good tastes great and portion size was good! Their chili oil was spicy and the perfect addition to the dish!

If you're looking for a great bowl of pho this is definitely the spot in town. It's a smaller…read morerestaurant tucked away in Norco off of hidden valley and Hamner that serving up some of the best pho I've had in town. The broth felt like a warm hug from how fresh and delicious it was. Their fried tofu and sweet & sour sauce was a great appetizer along with their egg rolls & spring rolls. Everything was prepared fresh & customer service was great. The kids loved the Halloween decor they had up. Parking is a little limited due to the high volume of other places in the area but we had no trouble finding a spot. They also offer Cajun style seafood we didn't try but the pho was PHOnominal. Definitely recommend

As a vegetarian, I truly enjoyed eating here…read more First of all, the menu has a leaf symbol next to the vegetarian dishes which made it easy to scan through the vast number of items on offer. Secondly, it tasted really good. I ordered the vegetarian rice noodles. My only regret is that I didn't tell them I wanted the big flat noodles, so they defaulted to the skinny spaghetti-like ones. Now I know that even if they don't ask, tell them what I'd prefer anyway. Lastly, the portions are big enough to bring leftovers home which is a big deal for me since eating out can be expensive. If I'm paying that much, being able to get a second meal out of it is much appreciated. Parking wasn't an issue. I immediately found one right in front of the restaurant. As for the restaurant itself, it's modern and clean. Beware that if you end up sitting facing the windows like I did, I was blinded by the sun shining off a car window, so I had to scoot all the way inside the booth. It's because the door is made of glass and unlike the other windows it doesn't have signs to block glare. When I was about to leave, I told them there was no more toilet paper in the restroom and they went out of their way to stop what they were doing to get more for me. Apparently, the cabinet inside the restroom was empty, so one of the employees had to call another employee for help and they found more in another cabinet outside the restroom. I quite enjoyed my experience here and just writing this I'm already craving more of the food I had ordered.

food good yup, real good service good up, real good real…read morefriendly ambiance real good up, really nice and relaxed chicken bowl good yup, real good

The man at the counter was very nice and greeted us very promptly. The restaurant has indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating and the inside is nice and clean. I ordered the chicken plate and the food came out in about 5 minutes and it looked nice and freshly made. The side salad and fruit side were very fresh and a perfect balance to the rice and grilled chicken. You can tell the food is made fresh daily and I love the way they cook their chicken. The teriyaki sauce on top was nice and savory with not too much sweetness.

This place is always good! We have tried bun, different kinds of pho, garlic noodles/filet, and egg…read morerolls multiple times and the flavors are always consistent. A hidden gem!

The food here is delicious! Not all pho places have good broth, their broth is AMAZING (Both beef &…read morechicken). Staff is super attentive and friendly. I came here with my family and everyone loved their food and drinks (Thai Tea & Matcha Tea). Will definitely return when I'm in the area.