This review is a bit overdue but I'm actually so disappointed. Came here a couple of times but this is a reminder to self to not come back. The pho was really lacking flavor and quality. I couldn't enjoy the broth which really makes or breaks the purpose of pho. The spring rolls I received were also pre-made and taken out from the fridge as evidenced by the hardened rice wrap. I ended up taking one bite and leaving the rest. I went in the morning when they just opened (not today specifically but the other day) so I get why they served the left-over spring rolls, but that was so disappointing, especially since you pay the same price expecting fresh-quality ones. The service wasn't great either... It was really awkward, wouldn't come back. This was so disappointing as I get excited to try local pho joints. read more

Pho for days. Located across from MT SAC, parking can be tricky if you want to go during lunchtime. Not a lot of space for all the storefront in the plaza. A small quaint restaurant and have all the Vietnamese staple. My go to is the #5 pho. They have specials written on the table board which comes with appetizer, pho, dessert and drink. A great deal for those who are on the hungrier side. Food is great. The pho comes out piping hot. Would recommend since this is one of the decent pho around the area. read more

I've been coming to this spot for years ever since I went to Mt. Sac. I'm so grateful that I discovered this small restaurant since I'm able to share it with my family, who are now also regulars! It's a very cozy spot, and the pho always hits just right. Their pho portions are filling and the broth is always flavorful. I used to always order #7, but have switched to Bun Bo Hue hehe. There's just something that their food that makes me feel warm and content. I absolutely recommend this spot read more

Don't go for the spring rolls. My daughter and I were craving spring rolls and stopped by. We ordered the pork and the shrimp spring rolls. They were SO BLAND and dry! No mint, no cilantro, no basil, no flavor...it was basically just lettuce, a few pieces of carrot, some sprouts and dry, flavorless pork/chicken. We choked it down with a lot of peanut sauce and drank a lot of water, only because we were super hungry. We regretted our decision to stop here. I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for spring rolls. read more

Good location, nice ambiance inside, friendly staff, and good sandwich. It was made fresh to order. read more

Pho Hai - Beef Baguette - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

It was cold on a Friday night, so my boyfriend and I decided to get some pho at Pho Hai. We didn't have to wait long as they were already cleaning a table for us to sit on! This location felt like any other pho place in the Bay, so it felt cozy and like home. We both got the rare & fatty brisket pho (I forgot which number), and I got it without green onions, but requested a plate of white onions. The large was pretty big and only $1 more than a regular size, so I would consider it worth upgrading. The broth was good, nothing to complain about, and it was HOT. The pho came with a lot of meat, which was great! But the fatty brisket, although the name is *fatty* brisket, was much more fat than meat -- which meant that there were just random pieces of inedible fat floating around in the soup :( I still enjoyed it though! The total came out to be about $35 for two with tip and tax, which is not too bad.. read more

Pho Hai - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

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WHEN: 12/30/21 Thursday @ 2pm Ordered a big takeout order from here for me and my friends. If you're ordering pho togo you can only get a large size but it's only $1 more than the regular so it's worth it. The food was ready in 20 minutes! I ordered the Pho Dac Biet ($12) and it came with lots of meat and noodles. The soup was flavorful and the meats were all tender. My family loves coming to this place because they have great rice dishes as well as a good Bun Bo Hue! Overall a great family restaurant for traditional Vietnamese food! read more

Pho Hai - Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

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Great pho! Quick service. Got their phone chef's special. It was loaded with meat and the broth was delicious

My parents typically get their to-go pho from orange county, but seeing that it's 45 minutes away from us, this new restaurant was perfect for us to try! We called and place an order for two pho bowls. Only the large sizes are available for to go. There are medium sizes available if you dine in. The pho xe lua was very good. The broth was spot on and the toppings were generous. The other bowl we got was pho gan (tendon) and it also came with a generous portion of tendons! The to go meal came with all the fixings, lime, greens, bean sprouts. As is good practice the noodles were packaged separately. They also give you the option of getting uncooked noodles in case you were planning to eat it much later. We also ordered two flans. They were teeny tiny flans. It was good but probably not worth the cost. Overall, the service was friendly and fast! The food was ready for me to pick up earlier than they said. Parking in the lot can get a little full but I had no problems. Definitely will be back for this authentic viet food! read more

The food is pretty good here. We've been coming here for years! It's a bit stuffy inside the restaurant but there's never been a wait. I would probably skip the fresh spring rolls, they weren't the best and the rice paper was a too chewy. read more

Pho Hai - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

My family and I really enjoy coming here. They have the best soup broth versus other pho restaurants in the surrounding area so if you're gonna come, definitely get the pho bowl. They have great ingredient portioning-not too much noodles and the right amount of meat. The veggies can be a hit or miss sometimes. Some days it's not as fresh and the mint leaves and bean sprouts can be a little old but the food is great nonetheless. I also highly recommend trying their bahn-mi (pork sandwich). The bread is so good! We were really nervous about the new change of management but they have kept the recipes close to, if not, the same as the previous owners. Still great customer service and the employees are really friendly. 5-star rating all around! read more

This place continues to be our go-to for Vietnamese food. The pho brisket is my favorite and they do a great job with it - flavorful broth with a good amount of meat and noodle. The pork bahn mi is tasty and the baguette they use is crisp and flaky, but still soft. I only wish they had a deli style bahn mi. But everything we've had here - grilled pork vermicelli noodles, egg rolls, etc. has been great. The people are friendly and it's a comfy little place to get some good pho when the craving strikes. read more

Been coming here for years since the original owner. It's been going downhill the last few times. The food is mediocre and the service was actually downright poor. The guy looked like he could care less if anyone comes. I suspect they will close soon or looking to sell the business. Ever since the closing of Stater Brother, the whole surrounding shopping center has been going downhill. Time to look for another Vietnamese restaurant. read more

I ordered the well done flank. The pho tasted like old meat flavor. I have had pho in around the area it never tasted like this I actually do not want to attempt to eat it because I am afraid of getting sick . read more

Pho Hai - A bowl of well done flank that is inedible . - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

3.5 stars I had a quick lunch here with dad and sister the other day. Both my and I ordered pho and my sister ordered a rice dish. For $12.95, you can order a bowl of pho off the menu (#1-10 only), opt for a spring roll or 2 eggs rolls as an appetizer, and receive both a drink + flan for dessert. My dad ordered the dac biet which comes with rare steak, flank, tendon and tripe. I customized my large bowl of pho ($8.70) with my favorite cuts of meat. The soup was flavorful and each bowl was proportionally generous. My sister liked her com bi cha thit nuong ($9:50). The rice plate was comprised of grilled pork, meat load, shredded pork, veggies, and a heap of rice. The grilled pork was tender and had a nice char. It was deliciously marinated. Luckily for us, we ate on Christmas Eve so the parking lot was virtually empty, but I can totally see it being a hassle to find parking during peak hours. Pho Hai offers up good pho and rice plates at affordable prices. read more

Pho Hai - #24: grilled pork, meat loaf, shredded pork, veggies + rice = $9.50 - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

The food was good. The only thing that was a huge detractor was the guy who came in to shoot the breeze with the workers here. I'm not sure if he works in the same center, but that foul-mouthed guy had no situational awareness, nor respect for the customers of this establishment. read more

I've been waiting to eat at Pho Hai for a little while now as for the past few months, the restaurant has been going through a full kitchen refurbishment. After hearing about their reopening, I finally headed over there to decide if it was good. I walked in on a Saturday around noon to see the dining room decently filled with college students and families alike. The variety of people gave me the impression that the restaurant was more than likely focused on their food and not necessarily providing a specific kind of ambiance. I sat down and was given a menu, a water, and a placemat with ads on it. Looking at the menu was pretty quick as my heart was already set on an order of their Large Combination Pho. The waitress came over after a few minutes and quickly took my order. The large bowl of pho cost 14 dollars before tax and tip. The bowl of pho and the plate of condiments you'd typically get arrived after 10 minutes of waiting, which was pleasantly unexpected! The waiters move fast which is always a positive. From the menu, this particular bowl of pho listed rare steak, flank steak, tripe, and tendon as the main ingredients. Upon inspecting the bowl, it looked very enticing with a nice brown color of the broth. The ingredients looked very fresh, which actually made my mouth water a bit. The ingredient distribution was overall good, but could be better. The biggest highlight for this dish quantity-wise would be that they were very generous with the amount of tripe given. Out of any pho restaurant I've eaten at, this one has given the most tripe per dish by far. The flank and rare steak were plentiful with a good 6-7 pieces which was expected. On the other hand, the tendon was probably the most scarce item in the mix with around 2-3 small pieces. As a side note, I noticed this particular pho had a lot more noodles compared to other pho restaurants I've eaten at. Overall for this area, I'd say the price was reasonable for the bowl size and the amount of ingredients. The flavors did not disappoint either, the broth had a good savory and sweet balanced flavor that was reminiscent of beef broth (which makes sense). The noodles were thinner, but not the thinnest kind of noodles you find for a bowl of pho. Because of this, they were not gooey. Rather, the noodles were mildly dense. I personally like thinner, somewhat gooey noodles, but this was not bad at all as it contributed by making the dish feel more volume-filled. The flank and rare steak were mostly on par as they were not too chewy and had a decent amount of fat which gave some extra flavor. The tripe wasn't too firm which made it palatable and provided more variety of texture than the simple noodle and thin piece of beef most bowls of pho have. Finally, the tendon was just mediocre being on the more chewy side and not really having much flavor in it. In all, it tasted good! In lieu of their return, I believe Pho Hai deserves a good 4 stars out of 5. The quantity was pretty good at the price and the bowl was good for what it was worth. The servers came by occasionally which I expected for a restaurant like this. If I had to give some advice: If giving thick noodles, dial down the volume. I noticed in many of the photos here on Yelp, the pho pictures are very heavy on noodles. If looking for noodle density, consider adding less noodles or giving more gooey noodles. Other than that, the experience was definitely a successful one and I'd recommend this spot to people in the Walnut area, especially students of Mt. Sac. and Cal Poly Pomona. read more

Pho Hai - Pho Dac Biet (Large Combination Pho) - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

I usually get the Bun Bo Hue which has good flavor and portion is really great for the price. The Pad Thai is also pretty good in my opinion and just the right amount of spice level. Restaurant recently changed owners but the cook is still the same - so still great food! Definitely one of my go-to Pho places. read more

Pho Hai - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

Not the same anymore. I understand inflation is running hot, but a house special pho for $17?? $17 + $1.7 (10% tax) + $2.55 (15% tip) = $21.25........... Brah, $21.25 for a bowl of pho. read more

My family's go-to pho restaurant every time we are craving it! Pho is always so comforting and I ALWAYS have to get the banh mi here! So glad they're opening 7 days a week now! read more

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My friend and I were craving some vietnamese food, Pho hai was in the area. The place is small but cute and cozy. We got sat down immediately as there was no wait. The prices on the menu around from $8-$20 for entrees. I had gotten the beef and broccoli with rice and my friend had gotten the pho. My beef and broccoli was way bigger than excepted however it was very yummy. The rice was flavorful and was also big portion. The beef and broccoli was served in a big bowl with gravy like sauce with it. It also had pieces of shredded carrot in it as well. They were soft and seasoned well. The rice was on the side. The beef was tender and juicy. The broccoli was seasoned well and held its snap even being in the sauce. It was a simple eat and I would come back to this establishment again for yummy comfort food. read more

Pho Hai - Beef and broccoli - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

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Unfussy family-owned Vietnamese restaurant. Currently open for indoor dining and takeout during covid (no outdoor seating available). It's nestled in the plaza across of Mt Sac and there's typically parking available in the shared lot. Bathrooms are available for customer use. Credit cards are accepted for transactions over $10 and they'll take MasterCard/Visa. The prices are very reasonable and they have a special as well which includes a medium bowl of pho, spring rolls, choice of drink, and flan for ~$13 + tax. The food is very fresh and tastes just like home cooking. We ordered spring rolls and those came to us fresh from the fryer to our table (so tasty). There are medium and large sizes of the noodle options available - they were super filling and came with plenty of fresh bean sprouts & basil on the side. Unfortunately they ran out of the fresh coconut when we were there, but they do have boba and other drink options. Overall, it's a nice option for a quick meal whenever you're craving Vietnamese food and it's convenient for Walnut locals/Mt Sac students. read more

Best Pho spot in West Co/ Walnut area. Never disappoints me and always hits the spot :) read more

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I was in the area and it was raining, I decided to stop for some Pho. There is literally nothing special about this place, which isn't a bad thing. There is just nothing extraordinary, the food was mid, service was a little on the bad side but not horrible. I personally will not be coming back, I've had better pho. read more

I came here on my way back from a road trip. This was hands down the best pho I have ever had, and I would consider myself quite the connoisseur! I ordered the vegetarian pho and the tofu spring rolls. Everything was AMAZING! Very fresh, very tasty. read more

Pho Hai offers good quality Vietnamese food, and is one of the better Vietnamese restaurants in the area. However, prices are higher than other places I frequent. The pho is packaged well and comes with all the side veggies and sauces in a bag. The broth is good and I'm not super thirsty after my meal (yay, less MSG).The rice dish is a decent portion and the bun dish is good, although I wish the egg loaf was a bigger portion. Customer service is good. They take credit cards, and you can get a free fountain drink when you check in on Yelp! read more

Amazing food, service and it's very clean. Tbt gentlemen there are always kind and patient . Please try it. Check out their menu. You will not be disappointed . read more

The food is so good !! By far one of the best phos I've had so far, def need to try ! It is alittle pricey compared to other pho spots. read more

This is in my neighborhood and I usually buy take-out from here on my way home. They never skimp on the meat in their pho plus the broth is not that greasy. The best comfort food especially during cold weather. read more

I remember back then this used to be a place called Ruby's Kitchen and the food there was overpriced and mediocre, so I never gave Pho Hai a shot until very recently. I regret not trying it any sooner! It's a solid place to get a simple bowl of pho. I got the brisket and flank pho, medium sized. It's filling and hits the spot, especially on cold days. The broth has a nice savory flavor without being too oily or bland. It came with a good amount of meat and the noodles were not overly cooked either. Just be wary that it gets super packed during the lunch rush hour. read more

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First time going today and it was delicious pho . Scene was quiet and I enjoyed that very much. Will definitely come again. Also FYI saw a sign at the door that there closed on Mondays. read more

Always craving pho when coming to SoCal. Visited this place in Pomona and it didn't disappoint. Ordered a Pho Tai Nam large. Broth was really hot as it should be. So much noodles. Was tempted to do the daily special. But maybe next time I come back I'll order it. read more

Pho Hai - #2 Pho Tai Nam - rare steak and flank - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

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I ordered two chicken over rice, but chicken's size was super big or super small and burned. see picture. read more

Pho Hai - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

I am more sensitive to pho ingredients, not sure if because the msg they use? If pho not good, I will passed out sleep and the worst, I will throw up after I wake up. So there are only 1 pho place I can eat. (San Gabriel) "Believe or not, ever since my friend found out I'm very sensitive to msg, my friend will ask me which pho place, Raman restaurant or Chinese restaurant is good to have without adding msg. Or they will ask me to go try first if I have any reaction lol " best thing to do is to tell them "DO NOT ADD MSG IN THE FOOD" The soup serve hot and still hot after 15 minuets. Unlike other pho place, hot soup doesn't last. This place will be my favorite to have pho! After we finished pho, I start feeling sleepy when I drive. It's a good pho but make me sleepy but gladly I got over with it. "You don't like my review, u can skip" read more

Pho Hai - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

Favorite Pho place in Walnut/West Covina area. I'm lucky it's right across from school. Food: I love seafood, and their seafood soup (medium bowl) came loaded with meat. Chin ka of fish, loaded with fresh veggies, and lots of noodles. Price: Reasonable! Where I can come everyday and never be disappointed I will explore their menu more read more

Since I was in Walnut I did take out for Pho Hai.. got their Pho Gan (rare beef with tendon), large, to go. I also tried out their avocado smoothie and crystal boba. Crystal boba--wow! I have never had this before. It kind of reminds me of a fruit.. but sweet and a little chewy. It does not have the same texture as regular boba, a definite must try! I had this paired with the avocado which is not very sweet, which was a perfect combo! I would definitely have this again. Their Pho.. was so much food. I only ate half of it at home because it was so much food. They do give you the beef rare, yes, still bloody and partially frozen. I recommend heating up the broth to make sure it is piping hot before you pour it over the raw meat. They also gave plenty of tendon. Overall, I was very surprised at the portion (even for a large). For the price, it is definitely worth it. Their broth is very flavorful as well. It is nice having a spot in Walnut for some good pho! And I'm definitely having the other half for leftovers tonight. read more

Pho Hai - Avocado smoothie with crystal boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

I will put no star if I can. Don't go here, they are cheating on your bill. I went to this restaurant (cross street from Mt Sac College) on Friday. They added 10.25% tax on my bill instead of 9.5%. Even though less than 1% amount difference but I don't like the owner is dishonest. How greedy! read more

Pho Hai - 10.35% instead of 9.5% tax? - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

My experience with the food and service has been good. Pro: The portion is worth the price. We usually get the pho noodles. Con: is the parking, hard to find space since it's across the college and spots are 15/30 minutes. read more

First of all I wanna say since the management and owners changed, they have a had amazing service. The food is delicious, all well cooked. The wait for the food to be ready is not long which I like. They also have for pickup which is good if you're busy and can't dine in. The restaurant has good ambiance. This is definitely my go-to spot to eat at whenever I'm in the area. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Pho Hai - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California

Two stars for the great service, but if you like your pho piping hot then avoid this place. It also lacks flavor. I'd rather drive the distant for better pho. read more

Pho Hai - the outside of a restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Walnut, California