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    Pho Hoa Soan

    3.2 (242 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Vi P.

    Warning: anh chị nào nhà nuôi chó mà có ý định togo xí quách (free) ở Phở Hoa Soan về thì đừng làm nha kẻo mang nhục. Chuyện là hôm nay em đi ăn Phở thấy tiệm ghi trên bảng hôm nay xí quách free xin hỏi. Trong đầu em nghĩ đem về cho con chó ở nhà chắc ẻm sẽ vui. Nên khi ăn xong e ra tính tiền có xin hộp đựng về. Chị tính tiền (tóc đen dài đeo kiếng) có vẻ ko vui nói là chỉ có bọc mới đựng vừa. Em cảm ơn đàng hoàng nha. Sau khi bỏ vào bọc sợ xương đâm lủng bịch nên em quay lại xin thêm 1 cái bọc. Tại vì còn tính đi lòng vòng mua đồ. Chị ấy khó chịu ra mặt nói là đáng lẽ xí quách free chỉ ăn tại chỗ ko cho đem về, tay xua xua ý ko muốn cho. Xong nghĩ lại vẫn lấy bọc cho em. Ko lẽ em vứt luôn xương lại. Ko biết chị ấy thấy bài đăng này ko thì nhắn dùm em tiền 2 bọc và xí quách free đáng lẽ ko nên cầm về bao nhiêu tiền, lúc nào em đi ngang em trả tiền. Em hay đi chợ gần đó lắm. Xui hôm nay ko đem cash thôi. Vậy nhé! Chào thân ái và ko bao giờ quay lại! À sẵn tiện review đồ ăn: phở bò ăn cũng được. Thịt nhiều miếng dai nhách nhai ko nổi. Phở gà đi bộ thì giống gà công nghiệp. Đồ ăn 3. Bạn phục vụ 5. Chị tính tiền 1.

    Karalynn N.

    This is a solid bowl of pho. We got seated pretty quickly. I ordered the pho tai, and got it with the large flat noodles. They had filet mignon sliced for the meat. The meat was so tender and was not overly cooked whilst in the soup. Pho on a cold morning with the aroma, flavor and noodles were perfect for me. The pepper on top was a nice touch.

    The Pho with the rare meat it in. I think it is called Pho Tai.
    Hillary T.

    I have been here many times with my family Pre-Covid. I think the pho is normal tasting, mediocre. It is not extraordinary delicious. It is okay if you are on a whim and this is the closest place in your neighborhood. I live pretty close to this place that is why I have been here a lot with my family. Today, my uncle ordered takeout. He brought a couple of the Pho Tai dishes. I think he bought the small sizes. I liked how they packaged the takeout order and included the vegetables and lemon. My only complaint is that it doesn't come with a lot of the herbs. Instead, It has mostly bean sprouts and one small slice of lemon. They also gave me raw green onions. I don't know what to do with them, but my mom puts it in the pho booth for flavor. The dish was good. I have to say the booth was favorable and the meats were soft and tender. Overall, I have to give this place a 3 star because the prices were kind of expensive for the amount you get. Since there is so many Pho restaurants places out there in the OC, I have to put Pho on a higher standard. My mom said they charged her 18 dollars once for a large Pho and a Penny worth drink. We thought it was unreasonable as there are restaurants that sale the exact items for cheaper. Well, this is all supply and demand.

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    Emily T.

    Traditional fragrant beef broth. Too much MSG for my liking but it's the traditional way the broth is made. The fresh noodle was delicious and silky soft. We got the filet so the meat was nice and tender.

    Flat noodles Beef broth filet!
    Anne S.

    Great pho.... Beef broth filet.... We tried many places. This place is good it's a must try.....!

    Pho Dac Biet
    Tiffany L.

    Good pho for a good price! Located in the back of the plaza with a lot of easy parking, this pho restaurant keeps it real with a good meaty broth. The best part is that you can satisfy your pho cravings or cure your sickness for less than $10 (like how pho should be)! I always get a small pho dac biet (special). It has a larger meat to noodle ratio than most places do, which adds onto the broth. Asides from that and the price, there's nothing too special about this place. This is our solid go-to!

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    Myphuong L.

    This is BF's favorite pho place because of their peppery broth. He said this restaurant was opened by a singer/song writer so you'll see the décor throughout the restaurant with his lyrics and composition pieces. Very beautiful. BF ordered #2 Pho special combo for $8.50 and I got Bun Bo Hue $8.99 small. Peppery broth? Yes, it was very peppery but I don't think there's anything special besides from tons of pepper! So if you go anywhere else, you can put a bunch of pepper and you'll get the same broth! Reason why I say that is because my Bun Bo Hue came out with tons of pepper sprinkled on top too. Both soup bases were tasty and I'm sure there's msg so drink lots of water after. I love how the meats fall off of the bones in the Bun Bo Hue and there was no shortage of meats. Their was a promo going on for buy 2 drinks get 1 free. BF got fresh squeezed orange juice. I got the soda lemon and that was watered down and the soda was flat. For our free cup, we got penny worth and that was also watered down. Which is why the 3 not 4 stars. Would I return? The answer is yes but there's so many other pho joints to try out that I'll make my rounds first before coming back a second time.

    Regular pho dac biet (House special) $8.50

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    The best pho in OC in my opinion! Pho tai bo vien with the softer bo tai meat is fire!

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    1 year ago

    Might be known for their beef but Pho Ga (chicken) is good also. Clean spot. Highly recommend.

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    Very rude customer service. The old lady doesn't even ask the customer what they need. Made the wrong order and act like customer 's fault.

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    2 years ago

    This is the best Pho in Southern California. I do not eat Pho anywhere else. Try it and you will be happy.

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