I want to start by saying this is meant to be constructive feedback, especially considering this is their soft opening. My intention isn't to be harsh, but to provide helpful insights based on experience. Having lived in Orange County my entire life and frequenting the Bolsa and Westminster areas regularly, I've tried nearly every pho spot in the area. I eat pho weekly, so I have a good sense of what's standard and what stands out. I'll keep this brief and break it down into three main points: 1. Ambiance The restaurant itself looks nice, as expected for a new place. However, I felt the flow of the space could be improved. There were two exits--one on the left side and one through the main entrance--which made things feel a bit disorganized and confusing. 2. Appetizers (Spring Rolls) I ordered one order of spring rolls, which usually comes as two individual rolls. Instead, I was served one roll cut in half. This should have been clarified when ordering. At nearly every Vietnamese restaurant, an order of spring rolls means two full rolls, often sliced in the middle. For $5, I felt shortchanged, especially when I can go across the street and get three full rolls for $6. Presentation and transparency matter. 3. Pho (and Other Menu Items) Pho noodles: The noodles had an off texture. For those familiar with cooking pho at home, you'll know that the brand and quality of noodles make a difference. These noodles reminded me of the cheaper kinds you can find at markets--not the al dente, high-quality ones that are standard in more established pho spots. The broth: It leaned more toward a plain beef broth rather than the layered, aromatic profile you expect from traditional pho. It wasn't bad, but it didn't have the balance of salty, sweet, and fragrant notes I associate with authentic Vietnamese pho. It felt a bit Americanized. Herbs and Veggies: Basic garnishes like jalapeño slices and culantro (ngò gai) were missing. These are staples and make a difference in the experience. Popcorn Chicken: This tasted like plain chicken coated in flour and deep-fried. There was no flavor, seasoning, or even a touch of basil. Served over dry rice and overcooked eggs, it didn't justify the $15 price tag. I was genuinely excited to try this place, and my friends and family were too. But with so many excellent pho restaurants within just a 1-2 mile radius, it's hard to see a reason to return. Nothing stood out as memorable, and in a competitive area like this, that's important. read more

Came to check out the new spot in cypress during their soft opening for lunch. Place looks really nice and nice fresh ambient temperature inside. The staff and GM is really nice and helpful. They accommodated my low carb request with the tendon and brisket pho without the noodle and extra protein. Broth and meat was flavorful and tasted good. They offer a rewards program which is new to me for a pho spot which is genius for pho aficionado. read more

Pho Hoa - Tendon and brisket pho no noodles ... black ice coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Cypress, California

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My first visit on their Soft Opening 7/11/25 I did a take out this evening. I ordered the # 18- Chicken Pho, Also Summer Roll & Avocado Roll. OMG! I loved it so much. I enjoyed the peanut sauce to dip the Spring Rolls. I couldn't control myself make emmm sounds while enjoys my food. I highly recommend trying them out. It I understand officially opens Aug 1st, 2025 It's a must try. The Welcome made me a future customer. Sorry my photo presentation is from my take out. The restaurant is large and very welcoming. This is located on Katella/ Knott-Cypress. read more

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Amazing taste! I was worried that I was not going to enjoy as much the flavor since it's hot and sour, but honestly it surprised me! I was looking for something with seafood and this is heavenly! So much favor! read more

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Came for lunch during soft opening to check the place out. Had the bun thit nuong and mango smoothie. Pork was well-seasoned and the smoothie was fresh. Pat and his staff were very knowledgeable and provided great service to help me decide what to order and try out. Next visit will be trying their pho birria read more

We have visited several times before reviewing. We are impressed with the level of service received, quality of food and ambiance. Thank you for serving our community! read more

Food was amazing, service was attentive, and the restaurant is well sanitized. 10/10 must try on the list.

I really enjoyed the vegetarian Pho. It was light and fresh. The broth was clean, not heavy with oil. The vegetable-broth ratio was perfect. The service was professional and polite and attentive. The restaurant was clean. I will be back. read more

Food was really good, the pho broth was yummy. The lomo saltado was yummy as well and a big portion. The service was good, they were very friendly. We came saturday afternoon and were seated right away. Will be back! read more

Yummy yummy delicious Pho place that recently expanded their menu to include more stir fry style noodle dishes and excellent Banh Mi!

10/10 ! This place is amazing. The service , food , the atmosphere is fantastic! The ambiance was incredible and just the vibe was laid back and people were super nice! I was quite impressed with the selection. The broth is what makes the soup and trust me it did not disappoint! I highly recommend this place. I'm writing this review as I'm eating at the restaurant and so glad that I finally came here.. thank you so much read more

Got a to go chicken pho and garlic noodles the price was definitely high but the food quality is terrible the garlic noodles were dry and flavorless definitely not fresh the chicken was beyond dry and flavorless and the pho completely lacked flavor unfortunately. Will not return read more

First time, great food and service. My son and I will be coming back soon. They have a large selection of pho and many other items. read more

Soft opening, food was great, service was beyond and place is very clean. I love it here and will be returning. Pho Hoa earned us as a customer to come on a regular. Thank you for opening so close to home. read more

Pho Hoa - Large and small combination Pho w/ the pickled onions and peppers. Can't forget the sate. IYKYK - Vietnamese Near Me - Cypress, California

My boyfriend and I had dinner here recently during their soft opening. Everyone on the staff were incredibly welcoming, which is especially important to us as an interracial couple (I'm Vietnamese/Chinese and my boyfriend is Mexican) because we've had some negative experiences (e.g.,intentionally ignoring or giving us slower/ruder service than other customers) at some traditional ethnic restaurants. Honestly, with so many restaurants in the area to try, just offering "traditional" or "authentic" dishes isn't enough. I expect to be treated with basic respect even if I'm not part of that same ethnic group. Anyway, we ordered the popcorn chicken, tutti fruity tea, pho tai, and combination pho. The presentation and portion size of the popcorn chicken was perfect. The chicken itself was around $9, but I added rice and an egg for an extra $2 because I haven't seen that option before at other places I've tried. I also appreciated that the pho tai was actually rare. I don't really like meat cuts that are overly tough or chewy, so I was hoping the tai option would be a safe choice (which it was). The tutti fruity tea was surprisingly good. I wasn't expecting much from a restaurant, but they had a wide selection of speciality drinks and toppings, and it was nice to not make a second stop for a sweet treat lol. Overall, the food was super tasty, but the service is what really stands out. I wish more businesses were like this, and I'm excited to try their other dishes next time we're in the area. read more

Pho Hoa - popcorn chicken rice bowl with egg :3 - Vietnamese Near Me - Cypress, California

Easily the best PHO experience. If you like PHO you have to try this place. Recommend call your order in. It gets busy.

Love their pho here. Their service is excellent and fast, the restaurant is large with ice cold AC, it makes eating hot pho on a hot day enjoyable! Their broth rivals some of the powerhouses in Garden Grove and Westminster. I highly recommend if you live and work in the Cypress area to try Pho Hoa! read more

Wanted to try this place because it had good reviews. Went this morning and tried their #15 pho and i was not impressed. Soup was lacking flavor and the star anise in the broth was way too overpowering. Couldn't really taste the flavor from the beef bones. Their popcorn chicken was good though. If i do go back, it would only be to try their birria pho but sadly, i don't think ill be going back read more

Absolutely amazing! I've been looking for good Pho since moving here from. The food was just way I was looking for. The service was top notch. Definitely will be back! read more

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I usually am never able to finish a bowl of pho. and it's something i never really crave. But the birria pho here was TOO GOOD. or jk everything here is good, the wings Pho Hoa Cypress is truly a gem-- the food is always fresh, flavorful, and served piping hot. every bowl of pho tastes like comfort in a dish so I always have to finish it. and the menu offers something for everyone, from vegetarian to gluten free noodles. the staff here is amazing they are all friendly and attentive to our experience. even with a rush. i totally understand when food takes a lil longer bc have u seen how many ppl are here??!! so many. also the restaurant is so clean and modern. it makes me feel like i'm some fine dining place~ ofc i had to come back and now u can prob see me here every other day or weekend... it's a go to spot for me. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area and you'll feel right at home. read more

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This is one of my personal favorite pho places. The store is very spacious and clean which makes it a great spot to relax and enjoy your meal. The owner is incredibly kind and staff are very attentive-- definitely makes you feel welcomed and appreciated. The customer service here is good as most of these reviews have mentioned. As for the food, it is delicious. I love the owner's intentions with how their food is made especially knowing that the broth isn't made with msg. The broth tastes very light and clean which doesn't leave me feeling like i have to take a nap right afterward.. unlike other places where it can be a bit heavy. The popcorn chicken is a perfect snack to have and is very crispy. The steak in the pho is very tender, and my personal favorite is the seared garlic steak pho. Searing the steak is such a game changer since it slightly makes the broth richer. The chili oil is so good and really elevates the whole bowl. The drinks here are really refreshing and hits the spot every time. I'm basically here every week at this point--no shame. Overall, it's a solid pho restaurant and I'd give it 10/10. read more

My family and I came in for dinner and it was delicious! I had the birria pho. The meat was so tender and the broth was delicious! My husband had the chicken pho and it was amazing. Both my kids had the popcorn chicken and they really enjoyed it. Both kids had a strawberry banana smoothie and for a smoothie it was pretty big. Loved the service, they were super hospitable and attentive. The ambiance of the overall restaurant is great, bright lights and windows are big enough to let natural light in. Love it! Will be back soon (: read more

Pho Hoa - Birria pho (big bowl) Top right is the kids' popcorn chicken Top left is a regular size chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Cypress, California

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My family and I came to eat at Pho Hoa and ordered mango habanero wings, lemon pepper wings, shrimp pho, lomo saltado, popcorn chicken, and a bún with grilled shrimp. Everything was absolutely delicious the flavors were perfectly on point. The wings were crispy to perfection, and every dish was satisfying. We left very happy, and the service was excellent as well. read more

Amazingly delish and huge portions. Highly recommend this place. Their hard roll is great, as is their pho, and today I had a lunch plate of chicken and rice. read more

Pho Hoa - Chicken over rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Cypress, California

Great food, great service. Very clean. Dine in tables and Ambiance were on point. Will return again. Very enjoyable experience.

Everything I have had here so far is delicious! Tonight I had the Chicken Pho (Pho Ga). I am a Chicken Pho snob but this was way beyond my expectations. Go Pho Hoa! read more

Pho Hoa - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Cypress, California

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Amazing service . Nothing negative to mention .our go to spot every other week . Servings are fresh, prices are more than fair. Curbs are pho craving most definitely. read more

Whenever I'm in the mood for Pho, and I don't have a lot of time I come here. Even if you're in a hurry to get things done quickly, and the ambience is quiet. The staff is not very friendly, but it doesn't matter because they get stuff done. Even though the staff is not that friendly, I still recommend this place as the food is worth it. read more

Best pho spot I've ever had. Something about the broth and the meat combination. I know I'm not the only one that knows about this spot cause there was a bit of a wait read more

Ok my photo is a finished pho soup but only because I inhaled the entire bowl. The broth is extra delicious on rainy days so I gotta slurp it up. This place is one of my favorite restaurants to go to! Their staff are amazing and sweet. My favorite waitress would remember us and made sure all our orders are correct. She is super friendly and sweet! I love to come back here! read more

Pho Hoa - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Cypress, California

This place is amazing !!! Best pho I've ever had! My daughter and I had the birria pho and the garlic pho both were 10/10. The customer service was great as well. Over all the best experience! read more

Pho Hoa - Birria pho and garlic pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Cypress, California

I'm definitely coming back here! When I came in, I was seated right away. the food is amazing definitely a 10/10, i recommend the the number 15, soo good, and the Korean bbq wings. The waitresses are so polite! I love it here. read more

Pho Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - Cypress, California

Food was delicious with generous portion size. The birria pho did not disappoint, was super flavorful with tons of meat. The sunrise and sunset drinks are also worth a try. 10/10 would come again. read more

Came here to have dinner with my family. The pho was amazing!! The customer service was excellent. Affordable prices as well. This is my new favorite pho spot!! Left me wanting more pho. They even gave my nephew a free tutti frutti drink on the house just cause!! I definitely recommend this place it's so amazing!! 10/10 I just wish the music in there was louder because you could hear each others conversations in there. Love this place read more

Pho Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - Cypress, California

The food and drink were great and the service was good too! The place was clean and updated. We had the pho, summer roll and the tutti fruity tea and they were all great. read more

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The food was delicious and well presented, served in an expeditious manner by a polite server in a clean setting. read more

Pho Hoa - Grilled chicken vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Cypress, California

im sorry but the food is bad, ordered garlic noodles with shaken beef and its literally spaghetti with chewy beef cubes. Its not worth the $20 price. Service was okay, they forgot my drink and I have to ask again. I won't be returning. read more

First, customer service is 10+. They really are on top of everything. The place is really clean and welcoming. I got the shrimp pho it was very tasty. I also loved their mango mojito. My daughter got the brisket pho and she absolutely loved it. My other daughter got their birria pho and while the broth was really good, the meat needed a little more time it was a little though. As a person who was born in the very place where birria was invented, culinary instructor, chef, and restaurateur, I can honestly say that the broth didn't taste like birria. I still loved their food. I would 100% recommend and we will definitely be back. read more

went here today for their grand opening promo! my family and i shared the steak pho, special pho, chicken pho, and popcorn chicken. honestly the pho was just ok. it had flavor but not the right pho flavors if that makes sense. the servers are really nice but you can tell that theyre still trying to get used to the pace of the restaurant it was pretty busy and the food took awhile to come out. the tables were missing napkins, spoons.. and our sriracha bottle was cracked and prone to making a huge mess so we asked for a new one but then we never got it. and then we asked another server for sriracha and we got the same broken sriracha bottle LOL so that was kind of funny. and they also forgot our popcorn chicken order so we didn't get it til the end of our meal. oh and i noticed that the tip options felt inaccurate? we did one of the set tip options when we got the bill and the amount shown was higher than it was supposed to be if that makes sense so we did feel a bit scammed after we realized we paid more than what the actual percentage was supposed to be.. not sure if that was our fault or their tipping calculations were wrong overall i dont think i'll be coming back bc there are better pho options out there but it was a good try! read more

The workers here are truly welcoming and friendly the food is delicious a must try this will be my to go place for pho