It's very good here. If you're not going to be traveling to fountain Valley or Garden Grove, I'd say this is a very good choice. If you happen to be in Irvine. It's my go to bowl when I'm there, it's a notch below those other cities, but that's to be expected. read more

I tried the chicken pho with thigh meat. The aroma of the broth was soo good.. The chicken thighs were tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked, soaking up the herbs and spices in the broth. Loved it. Will be back. read more

We ordered catering from Pho Ba Co for our daughter's birthday and had a great experience. The egg rolls and spaghetti were delicious and a hit with both kids and adults. Ordering was simple and straightforward, and their pricing was very competitive. Everything was ready on time, and the whole process was easy. Would definitely order from them again! read more

This place is great! The plaza it's in is very busy, so anticipate some chaotic parking lot happenings. I ordered some food to go, and the pick up process was easy and orderly. The food was packaged well and tasted amazing! Looking forward to coming back to dine in in the future! read more

I visited this restaurant recently craving some delicious pho. The menu itself has a wide selection of pho, vermicelli, rice dishes, and bahn mi sandwiches. I thought the pho noodle soup was okay, nothing to write home about. The broth did not have a lot of flavor. The service was okay. The ambiance inside was nice read more

Outstanding customer service, the best pho in Irvine (especially with all of the clean and fresh garnishes to add to taste), and great value for the price! I only wish they offered banh mi too! read more

Pho Ba Co - Brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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We came here just for the Vietnamese coffee--my husband swears it's the best he's ever had! We also tried their egg roll, and it was delicious. Not much else to say since we didn't try the food, but definitely worth stopping by for the coffee alone. read more

New go-to pho place!! The food was delicious, and the service was even better. I ordered the #21 pho and I couldn't find the meatballs in there so they offered to bring me some extra. I ended up finding it buried at the bottom of the bowl, and they still brought out the extra meatballs after I told them I did have them. We sat outside and the workers checked up on us often. Very clean place as well. Definitely recommend! read more

Pho Ba Co - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

- Vibes: chill, typical Vietnamese place - Crowd: sparse (1pm weekday) - Menu: lots of choices- pho, egg noodle soup, banh mi, rice/vermicelli plates - Value for price: 3/5 (~18 for large pho) - Service: 5/5 (nice, fast service) - Parking: tough- small shopping center Came here with coworkers for a late lunch on a Thursday. It was pretty empty but cozy inside. We were seated/attended to right away, and the waiters brought the food out quickly. The rice dish took longer to prepare, FYI (~15min). I wasn't blown away by the pho special combo. I'd recommend places in Westminster/garden grove for more flavorful broth, but they did give a decent amount of meat. They don't offer tendon here sadly. The egg rolls were pretty good and come with lots of veggies to wrap in! Overall, wasn't my favorite flavor-wise but the experience was not bad. read more

Pho Ba Co - Egg Rolls (4). Delicious and fresh - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Delicious and easy to eat. Yumi The pho Egg roll Rice Vemichil Spring roll Thai tea read more

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Great service with a smile. The ambience and atmosphere at Pho Ba Co which means three aunties is a reflection of simple modern elegance which fits perfectly in Irvine California. The vegan broth is flavorful yet not too overpowering which pairs well with seafood and or chicken and pork meats. The beef has intense aroma which you could easily smell from across the room especially heart and filling for all your hungry children. You can order the Big Beef Bone soup as a side dish too which highlights their use of quality meats and bones to make their Fantastic Pho broth here. However they don't have chicken broth and thus you need the vegetables broth for substitution. Overall a very delightful afternoon lunch in Irvine. All male service staff are well trained and professional service. This is a central location in Irvine and usually quite busy on the weekends too. May the season of joy and lights bless your home Enjoy!! read more

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The restaurant is clean, nice staff and service was fast. There are a lot of items on their menu. We all ordered pho, which was okay. It's close to UCI, so my daughter picked this restaurant. Maybe next time, we'll stop in and try a new dish. read more

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I was greeted and told I can seat anywhere. They brought me a high chair. I ordered a large shrimp pho, duo appetizer and hot tea. Service was fine. The staff was around, so I was able to ask if I needed anything. Shrimp Pho Large gave me 8 pieces of Shrimp Duo Appetizer, I wish had more than 1 slice of 1/2 shrimp. It had a lot of of lettuce in the spring roll, hardly any protein. I would not order that again. The egg rolls tasted fine but I definitely needed to dip it in the sauce. Sauces were fine. I would probably just order the egg rolls next time. Duo was pricey for the amount they give you, but it was good to give it a try for my first time here. I ordered hot tea, thinking it would be like a Vietnamese restaurant that provides a tea pot and small cup, but it was a large clear glass mug. I didn't ask for refills, as I wasn't sure if it was included. They accepted credit cards. Its a convenient place to have dinner in Irvine for Vietnamese food by my kids school. read more

Pho Ba Co - Duo Appetizer - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I had the brisket, meatballs, and rare steak pho. The broth was very light but delicious. The flavor and portion size were very satisfying. The staff's service was also good. read more

Food is always fresh and tasty. Would recommend to anyone hosting a party or whoever just wants to pop in for a quick bite. My personal favorite is the spaghetti basil with beef, but you can't go wrong here. Everything is super bomb. read more

Best in Irvine for Vietnamese food especially my favorite Pho Chin. Broth is very tasty, good quality meat, just perfect. It's spacious & very friendly staff. I must try different food here next time I stop by which will be tomorrow.:) read more

Pho Ba Co - Pho Chin is delicious..!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Love this place for their happy and smiling servers who will gladly take your orders and help you to look at the menu. Their broth is good too! Tried their spring rolls and it's very good. read more

Tried the Family Feast for the first time and loved everything! It includes grilled chicken, spaghetti basil with beef, crispy egg rolls, and shrimp and pork spring rolls. Every single item was spot on--the grilled chicken was tender, the beef basil spaghetti was packed with flavor, and both types of rolls (crispy and fresh spring rolls) were excellent. Great portions and high quality. Will definitely be ordering again soon! read more

I didn't enjoy the food at all everything had an unpleasant smell. The photos honestly looked much better than the actual dishes. Overall, it felt like a very average restaurant with low quality. Service wasn't good either. Definitely not what I expected. I will never go back to this pho resturant. read more

Amazing food, taste, service - dont forget the fresh lime soda that is unique to vietnamese food.

Very friendly staff and their brisket pho was amazing, especially the broth. Plenty of seating when I went for lunch as well. read more

Pho Ba Co - Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Had their family feast multiple times to take home/for meal prep and it was consistently delicious every time!! Love this spot so far, and really want to try the pho next :) read more

Service was slow on Sat lunch hour. I was quite disappointed in my bowl of pho . The broth was bland and not as hot as I was expected for a bowl of pho . Plus, the noodles was not tender and It was not served on a porcelain bowl . I will not recommend or return to this pho restaurant read more

One of the original Pho restaurants in the area according to my son in law. Great menu selections along with efficient wait table service. My wife and I shared a value platter that includes, soup and salad, egg roll X 2, spring roll, rice and rib-eye steak garnished with cilantro. The food and seasoning were delicious and mouth watering. Large and comfortable dining area. read more

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Pho Ba Co is my new go to pho spot in Irvine coming from someone who grew up in the Little Saigon area! This spot has the feel and taste of home style cooking for me! It's located in a pretty decently sized plaza next to other food businesses. There are a good amount of parking spots available. Wait times here are usually not that long, but it can get pretty busy during the dinner rushes or weekends. Wifey and I stopped by for lunch around 12pm and were seated right away. There are tables to sit at inside and outside the restaurant. They have a pretty vast menu of pho, mi, bun, rice, and more! Wifey got the pho dac biet and I got the mi tai xa xiu. When we first got our bowls, we went for the broth test and the broth was beyond aromatic and rich! Overall, we really enjoyed both of our dishes and I love how you can get egg noodles with pho broth here. The staff here are very friendly and welcoming. The food is definitely legit here and has the authentic flavors I have been craving since leaving home. We will be back forsure for our next pho fix and to try some of their other menu items as well! read more

Pho Ba Co - Top: Pho Dac Biet Bottom: Mi Tai Xa Siu - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I cater from this place periodically and every time it is a hit with everyone. The spaghetti basil is a must try and the egg rolls are crispy with every bite. So much food to try, and so little time. read more

I've been here twice so far and it always hits the spot, a bit on the pricier end but the food always delivers. Authentic Vietnamese with a diverse menu! We ordered the duo platter to start, it comes with 3 egg rolls and two spring rolls- it's tasty and enough for 2-3 people. My favorite dish and what I love getting is the vermicelli noodles with beef and shrimp, always cooked to perfection with that charbroiled flavor with fresh herbs! My husband got the pho dac biet - the broth is flavorful and legit.. you really don't need to add anything else to it, it's simple and perfect! Good Vietnamese go to spot ! read more

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Nice restaurant w/ a L shape setting for seating inside and some outdoor seatings available. Several tables were occupied when we came in. We were seated immediately. However, we were not service first as other customers who came after us had their orders taken first. We ordered the following: 1. Pho Dac Biet, large/Pho Dac Biet, small and Rib Pho (1 size only-comes in large bowl). All three bowls had way too many noodles, making it hard to mix up the Pho with the condiments and veggies. The broth was good, not sweet nor salty, and it didn't taste like there was too much msg. And did not have to crave iced water after eating the bowl of Pho due to too much msg like other restaurants. We didn't need to add fish sauce or extra lemons, and the plate of vegetables was very full and fresh. The rib meat was cooked just right, not too soft nor too chewey, and a knife w/ side plate was provided to cut the meat off. 2. Basil Spaghetti w/ ground meat: It's a large plate for my 9yo son who ate maybe 1/3 of it and we to-go the rest. It's pretty sweet for spaghetti, so it was not a plus for my 2 boys who love spaghetti. 3. An order of Goi Cuon (spring rolls): I had to take it to go and ate it hours later after sitting inside a cool hotel room. It was rolled well and tasted fresh and was soft to bite into. The pork and shrimp were sliced very thin. I needed a little more protein. The to go sauce was so little not enough for the 2 rolls. Overall, service is good. Very attentive and prompt to provide needs read more

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I'm not an expert in Vietnamese food but I have to say I am leaving extremely satisfied. Did not try the pho but the garlic noodles / vermicelli platter / fried rice was top notch read more

I remember struggling to find a good Pho place in Irvine, but thankfully came across here! It's definitely not my usual, but it was still good to satisfy my cravings. I got the Regular Pho Rare Steak, Brisket, and Tripe (Tai Nam Sach) - #18. The portion was enough and they generous amounts of each protein. I think the broth could've had less oiliness to it though. There was also a lot of noodles with it. Nonetheless it was a solid bowl of pho! I could always appreciate one, especially on a rainy day. read more

Pho Ba Co - Regular Pho Tai Nam Sach (#18) - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

I was picking up my tesla, and they delayed me by an hour sooooo what to do.. what to do... that's it! Get pho in orange county bc it's the best here, right?!?! Oh, sooooo wrong! This is in irvine, so I'm not sure what the flavor is supposed to cater to. My husband and I got the pho dac biet. OMG! It tasted like water! So bland! No matter how much nuc mam I put in, it was so bland! The place looked clean inside, and they have outdoor seating, so my dogs can also be there. The dogs weren't allowed inside. All the workers were so nice and they were quick! I would come again to try other stuff bc the workers were so nice. And I didn't get the tesla bc I got the M car instead from BMW!!! Woot! read more

Pho Ba Co - Pho dac biet small - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Hit the spot! Yummy yet light yet meaty. Ribs were fall off bone tender. Amazingly fast service. Small family run restaurant tucked away from main thoroughfare but worth drive. And good value too. Just be sure to arrive "early" as they close at 8P read more

Pho Ba Co - Spring Rolls & Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I don't usually leave reviews, but this spot deserves it. Pho Ba Co is hands-down one of the most chill and consistently great pho places in Irvine. The moment you walk in, the atmosphere is quiet and relaxed -- no chaos, no rushing -- just good energy and that comforting aroma of fresh broth simmering away. The service is on point: polite, quick, and never intrusive. You get your food fast, and they actually check in at the right times without hovering. It's the kind of service that makes you want to come back without even thinking twice. Now the pho -- absolutely top-tier. The broth is clear but full of flavor, perfectly balanced between savory and aromatic. The noodles have that ideal bite, and the meats are always tender and fresh. Everything feels carefully done, not rushed. What really sets this place apart is the vibe -- calm, clean, and comfortable. Whether you're grabbing a quiet lunch solo or eating with a friend, it's the kind of spot that makes you forget you're in the middle of busy Irvine. If you're craving pho that hits the spot every single time and a peaceful place to enjoy it, Pho Ba Co is easily a 10/10. read more

Pho Ba Co - Phở Chicken breast (in beef broth) - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

The staff provide amazing service and are always attentive to when we want to order, need more water, or have any additional requests. The food comes out in a timely manner and exceeds expectations. Would highly recommend coming here for any occasion. read more

Pho Ba Co consistently has great service and a good atmosphere to go along with their amazing food. The Brisket Pho was a 10/10 with generous portions. Will be back. read more

I've been here 3 times within the last 2 weeks. Everything is very good and the portions are huge. Everything is very tasty, the staff always checks up on me and they're very welcoming. read more

Pho Ba Co - Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Classic Irvine spot, been going here since 2011 with my family. Food is great, prices are solid. Highly recommend the Pho Tai.

Came because all the places we wanted to eat were an hour + wait and Pho is always good. Got our combo Pho a large and regular as well as a combo appetizer. Decent Pho, meat could have been more tender. The egg and spring rolls were MEH. Satisfied our hunger and all but not hit it out viet, just decent read more

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Seems we come here to eat once a year at about the same time. Enjoyed our pho and spring rolls. Good service. See you next year. Haha

The customer services and the servers at the restaurant are excellent, the food is great and the prices are reasonable. I would definitely come back from time to time to have a good bowl of phở and excellent service. https://hakara.vn/recording/79885314?share_user_id=227562908096&share_type=copylink read more