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    Pho Ba Co

    3.9 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Pho with brisket and rare steak
    Heather H.

    Got the pho with steak and brisket and it was yummy! Got the stamp of approval from my boyfriend who claims to be a pho connoisseur. but I do agree it was good. Wish the herbs were a bit more fresh but o well. Also got the cucumber mint drink which was dang refreshing and delicious. I don't normally enjoy those but I really enjoyed this one. Service was pretty fast and the inside is clean and spacious.

    Chicken pho (regular size)
    Sakurako ..

    I love the food here, it just is kind of loud at the restaurant for whatever reason. Might be nice if there's some calm relaxing music playing in the background. The food is good! Love the beef broth, it's not oily like some places, service is great, very kind and considerate. I would recommend eating outside instead of inside the restaurant, but on a hot summer day like today, had to eat inside! Or just get it to-go if you are looking to have some peace and quiet. I definitely recommend this place for some good chicken pho!

    Yummy Chicken Pho size large

    Savory broth in the Large Chicken Pho, fresh greens to top it too, excellent service by Vo, Vo, Simone always here and nice music in the background for a relaxing, delicious meal. Also ordered the vegetable spring rolls with tofu, the very yummy egg rolls, chicken fried rice and Rare beefsteak pho to go as everything here is super tasty! Highly recommend Pho Ba Co for healthy, delicious Pho and many very tasty dishes at a reasonable price.

    Fern H.

    When you can't get your ass all the way to garden grove or Westminster this is a solid spot to get your pho and Vietnamese cuisine fix. I hadn't dined in here for quite some years but thought it was really good. The staff here is really friendly, quick and and attentive. I'm also a fan for their two hot sauces / chili paste things. Overall a great restaurant serving your classic Vietnamese soups, egg noodle and rice dishes. Chúc mừng!

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    Fortuna N.

    Their pho is 3/5 since the broth was not seasoned well and a bit bland. I ordered their side of pickled onions and it wasn't pickled enough more like raw onions, however, they do give a hefty size. BUT their Vietnamese coffee at this spot is 5/5!!!! Great pricing for $6 for its size which came in a huge large cup! The coffee was strong and sweetened perfectly with condense milk which had the right amount of crushed ice. I would come back here for their Vietnamese coffee to go.

    Lilian W.

    Pho Ba Co is a Vietnamese restaurant located in Stonecreek Plaza. There's plenty of parking spaces in the plaza. They serve noodles, rice, and side dishes. I opted for the pho and was very satisfied. Quality was top notch. The broth was tasty. It came with a huge portion of noodles and the perfect amount meat (brisket and rare steak). They also have the plate of basil, bean sprout, lemon/lime and jalapeño on the side. Everything together tasted amazing - I was very full. Next time, I'd like to try the take out deals. It seems like those are cheaper than dine-in and is a perfect fit for a party of two. Service was friendly, efficient, and quick. The ambiance is simple with many tables and chairs - nothing particularly unique. Overall, this is a fantastic restaurant serving up delicious pho that's sure to satisfy anyone's soup noodle craving.

    Sung W.

    We were in the mood for Vietnamese food, and Pho Ba Co had some pretty good Yelp reviews, so I decided to check it out. Got there around 5pm, and it was nice and quiet since they weren't busy yet. We were hangry, so we jumped right into ordering: Grilled Value Platter Beef (4/5), Grilled Value Platter Pork Chop (4/5), and Rib & Tai Pho (3.9/5) The pho came out crazy fast, like 5 minutes, but the grilled beef and pork chop platters took about 15 minutes to arrive. The pho broth was super satisfying and flavorful, though the rib meat was a bit tough and stuck to the bone--otherwise, I might've rated it higher. The beef and pork chop platters were solid, well-cooked, and tasty, definitely earning their 4/5. The staff was awesome, always checking in to see if we needed anything, which made the meal even better. The restaurant was clean, and the restroom was spotless too. They had boba drinks on the menu, but I was too full to try them. Overall, it was a good experience, and I'd probably order another bowl of pho next time I swing by! My Personal Rating : 4.24 Food 4/5 Service 4.3/5 Price 4/5 Ambiance 4.3/5 Cleanliness 4.5/5

    Emily W.

    I think for the Irvine area, this is a pretty solid Vietnamese pho spot. It has a large menu with various combinations and value sets. It's not the best I've had, but I'd come here if I don't want to drive out somewhere further like garden grove. The broth was clean and not too oily. Vegetables were fresh. Spring roll came with lettuce wraps and was really good. I also got a decent amount of large shrimps in my small bowl of pho. There's plenty of seating and service was good!

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    Marc M.

    Came here around 7pm and it wasn't overly busy so I was able to get a table right away. Pretty good pho just stopping by. Aesthetic & Ambience: 6/10 nothing overly noticeable or stands out. The ambiance is lowkey but does get busy. Service: 9/10 honestly the service was great. I sat ordered and got my food in under 10 minutes. Rare steak pho: 7.5/10 broth was good, and they gave a generous portion of veggies.

    Dalena N.

    I visited this location while craving pho. The service was friendly and I was helped quickly. I ordered the chicken pho, and while everything was prepared well, I personally found it a bit mild in flavor. I also felt the pricing was slightly high for the portion size. Overall, it was an okay experience, but I would personally try other spots if you're looking for a more traditional Vietnamese pho.

    Some of the seating area (it's bigger than this)
    Yun Ping C.

    My friend and I visited this pho place for the first time since we were craving pho and needed to be in Irvine. This was the spot we decided on. I don't think I'm an expert on pho, but I thought this place was pretty good! I got the pho with meatballs and my friend got the pho with rare steak and brisket. The pho came with the plate of the usual veggies such as jalapenos, cilantro, bean sprouts,etc and lemons too. Sriracha and hoisin sauce and one more sauce was available on the table. My friend completely finished his! I feel like I probably could've, since I finished most of the noodles, but ended up taking the soup and veggies home so I could add some noodles and make a meal out of leftovers. Service was really quick and they were nice! They had a button at the table we were at we could press if we needed anything. They were quick to take our order and quickly served us water. Our pho came in I want to say in 5 mins or less. Ambiance is very casual. Reminds me of any pho restaurant. Lots of tables inside and even a few tables available outside! Overall I would definitely come again! I saw outside there was a good to go deal for 2 phos for $25 so my friend and I might try that next time!

    Ena C.

    Pretty standard pho location. There is a long parking lot in front of the restaurants, sometimes it does get busy but I've never not found a spot. Just might have to park a bit farther. We got the spring roll and egg roll combo for our appetizer which was a good amount of food. Pretty filling overall. The pho itself was also good, a reasonable price for the amount of food.

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    Great Vietnamese restaurant in irvine. Another place that I will go to casually. The food is healthy and they have great vegan options.

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    Ask the Community - Pho Ba Co

    Do you guys still provide your Thai Basil Spaghetti from the Ha long location? It was a family favorite and we've missed it so much!

    We’re sorry for the delay in responding. Yes, basil spaghetti is a popular item in our menu. Thank you for your patronage!

    Do they take Apple Pay?

    Yes they take Apple Pay 🍎 🍏

    The website and Google say they open at 11, but Yelp says 10:30. Which is correct?

    We open at 10:30am!

    If there is patio seating, are we allowed to bring small dogs?

    In the patio area, guests are welcome to bring dogs. Thank you.

    Is there gluten in the pho broth?

    Our pho broth and rice noodles are all gluten free!

    Do they use MSG?

    Nope

    Do they have vegan options?

    There are vegetarian items available. Please see menu.

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