Food - overall 3.5/4 out of 5. ordered Pho Bac, fried chicken wings, shaking beef, and the bone marrow with egg in broth (protein on steroid dish) enjoyed the soup, but my beef for the Pho Bac was chewy versus tender. You may like it. I don't. the bone marrow in broth was good but soup wasn't as hot as the Hubs like. His soup temp is slightly below boiling point kind of hot, that you have to blow and cool it down a slight more bit before drinking it. shaking beef was good. wings were ok. Service - amazing! very attentive and quick. We got what we need promptly and a few gentle "how's the food?" check in. Ambiance- nice inside. don't judge a book by its cover vibe Parking Lot is right in the back. read more

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Decent Pho with moderate prices. I ordered a to-go order of pho Thai bo vien (rare beef with beef balls). The inside of the store looked a lot newer and cleaner than it appeared outside, so it would be a nice place to dine inside. The Pho however was just mediocre. Like most comments, the broth is very light/less taste than usual but is still pretty oily/fatty surprisingly. What I didn't like as well was because I ordered the rare meat with beef balls, they gave a decent about of beef balls, but only 1-2 pieces of sliced beef. Usually there's a lot more sliced beef than beef balls. The beef balls itself was pretty good. Overall, good for a quick fix, but plenty of options around if you want more of the pho taste. Service was great from what we experienced, but will probably not be my go to for pho in the area. read more

Was passing through on Garvey to pick up my rig when the words "Pho" & "Open" caught my eye at 10AM..on a Monday morning...and I said, "No Way!" So I parked across the street at Mr. Baguette, Jay walked over to Pho Huynh and glimpsed inside to find 2-3 tables of senior citizens dining in--- must be legit. This is when I decided, picking up my rig for my next departure out of town can wait. It was THE perfect day to for a bowl of Pho and the only other place that I can think of serving up soup this early was in Garden Grove. Got the Pho Dac Biet, an order of eggrolls and a Viet coffee. The broth is a 3.5/5 nothing extraordinary, felt kindve boring, tripe felt it could use more treatment, tasted very plastic/ rubbery The service was a 4.5/5 the owner, and server were all very attentive and quick The overall value proposition is a 4/5 The coffee was a 5/5 made to customization, not drenched in sugary condensed milk, had the bitterness, loved it. Verdict: Better than Pho Cali BMC for all you early birds, falls short to Pho Ngoon, Golden Deli Temple City, and Pho Pasteur in Rosemead. BUT, applaud them for opening early, this is a great brunch breakfast option. read more

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The food and service here is excellent. The staff was very kind and polite. The spring rolls were very good.

Fairly soild pho. The broth is good but lighter so I add the fish sauce that's provided on the table. They give generous amounts of meat. The service is good which is why I come back :) read more

Pho Huynh - Pho dac biet (accidentally mixed before photo) - Vietnamese Near Me - El Monte, California

This pho hit the spot every time I'm craving for pho. They used to be super busy but not sure why it's not as busy no more. But their pho tastes just as good and they're generous with the amount of meats in their bowl. read more

Pho Huynh - Pho Bac - Vietnamese Near Me - El Monte, California

I recommend this restaurant Very delicious food Service good Family Ambiance My favorite dish is house special filet mignon ginger read more

Pho Huynh - Vietnamese Near Me - El Monte, California

Pho Dac Biet with rare steak on the side and Vietnamese coffee. Best pho in the city!!!!! read more

Pho Huynh - BEFORE - Vietnamese Near Me - El Monte, California

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This establishment has been here for so long and it's one of my go-to pho place in El Monte! Location: It's located on Garvey Ave. Parking: They have a small designated parking area. Entrance is on the side street. Ambience: Typical Vietnamese pho restaurant. It's very spacious and can accommodate a large group. Pho: I think they have the best Pho Bac, which is the file mignon pho that is served in a steel bowl. All the other pho is good to, but Pho Bac is my favorite item from here. Drinks: They have all kinds of delicious drink. My favorite from here is their penny-worth drink. Overall: I've been coming to this place for the past 15 years! Highly recommend it if you're local and want to try out local food from here. read more

Pho Huynh - Inside - Vietnamese Near Me - El Monte, California

It was sooo bad! I ordered pho tai- well done meat & cooked noodle, I asked for oil and onion(from my experience- they put it on the side) I didn't find the oil- but now realize that they put the oil directly inside my pho... I've never had any pho restaurant do that & I've been to many pho restaurants I couldn't even pick up the noodles w my chopstick bc it was so hard. The meat was bloody. I do not recommend this place! read more

Pho Huynh - Pho tai - Vietnamese Near Me - El Monte, California

I know many people, including my Vietnamese colleagues, say that this restaurant's flavors are more authentic. But after trying it several times, I still can't get used to the taste. First of all, although the texture of the pho isn't bad, the broth lacks flavor, yet it isn't exactly light either (you can see a lot of oil floating on top). So it's not a case of sacrificing taste for health reasons. Secondly, the portion size. I ordered the combination pho, priced at $15, but the portion is relatively small compared to other places. As a man of average build, I didn't feel full. The staff also aren't very good at communication, and when it's crowded, it takes time to clarify who ordered what when the food is served. In conclusion, this isn't a place I would personally frequent. read more

For a quick fill up near the place visited. Soup base is ok compare to other pho place. read more

Literally my favorite place for Pho. I live in West Covina, but drive here. Back when I lived in the area, I found myself going here multiple times per week. Been coming here for years, I had thought I already left a review. It's the home made sate sauce that really makes the pho pop. Pairs so well together. I like the broth, the fresh noodles and the chunks of filet in the Pho Bac. I go here enough where they know I don't need a menu. Every now and then they're shocked when I add a bite iced coffee to my order. Haha. J typically go here a little bit past normal lunch hours, just because they can get busy for weekend lunch. I prefer to enjoy my pho somewhat quietly without feeling rushed. read more

We have been coming here for years. My favorite pho spot ! The service is great! Owners are nice and familiar faces. Def would recommend anyone to try it out. read more

Excellent Banh mi Ap Chảo and Banh Mi Xíu Mại. Must try when visit Pho Huynh. . So Yummy!!! read more

Pho Huynh - Bánh mì Xíu mại - Vietnamese Near Me - El Monte, California

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Came for breakfast and my pho was delicious. They also have some sides at the counter that you can buy to bring back to the table to eat. My pho came with a lot of meat so that was a + but not enough noodles haha. Overall: Will return when craving pho for breakfast read more

Pho Huynh - Beef pho #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - El Monte, California

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WHAT THE PHO??? Ok I'll talk about FOOD first because I wanna be clear the food is5 great excellent PHO. But it's the way they kept the restaurant brought it down to 3, FOOD: we ordered PHO for second time and it didn't disappoint us. Taste greasy , delicious with right amount of everything. Noddle and meat were cooked also meat got great quality which these days with price of meat spiking high is hard to provide. The. You asked why I scored higher? RESTROOMS: Horrible ! Smells bey bad. Missing napkins and soup . Only sanitizer available. Interior: Looks great , but as you walk in (both times) it smells propane gas strongly. it seems this place had his hey days cuz decorations are great but no maintenance has been performed. Crew ; very respectful and even stopped their break to serve costumer.!! It's almost you want close your eyes and pretend you are not there and enjoy that delicious PHO because the food is worth it to stop by with a friend or coworker. read more

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Ordered Pho on a weekday morning for Togo and asked for uncooked noodles because they don't travel well. When I picked up the food, I was given cold soup. This was extremely disappointing since now it's like I'm getting old soup. It was 1 special pho and 1 meatball pho and I paid $30. This is pretty pricey for what I got. Portion was small and taste wasn't even that great and the quality was average. Good pho from Golden Delight isn't even that expensive. This place has really gone down hill since pre Covid days. Overall: Food: 4/10 Cleanliness: 6/10 Service: 6/10 read more

Best Pho in South El Monte. Big portions and good quality food. It is family owned so when you eat here you are supporting a small business. The inside is actually nice and the service is fast. read more

*** BE CAREFUL WHEN THEY RING UP - OVERCHARGED ME!!! *** They added 25 to 50 cents to some of my items. That's very dishonest. I didn't notice it until I left. The goi coun was dry and wrapped loosely. It fell apart when I took my first bite. They're cheap on the meat with their Pho Tai. My family got the Pho Bac. They liked it. read more

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First time coming here and I will be coming back!! This place is so good and affordable. I got this pho tai/ steak pho for $13 and it was so delicious and filling. read more

Pho Huynh - Vietnamese Near Me - El Monte, California

Been to this place for so many years since they opened in 2006. The pho bac's taste has deteriorated so much in the last couple of times we were here. This last time was so bad we've decided this is the last time. The soup tasted nothing but salt and start anise, like the package instant pho. Sad to see this place turn so bad. read more

Food is fried, a bit greasy. Still tasty just can't eat too much of it. Service is good even with lines. Ambiance - take out recommended. read more

Pretty super basic pho spot and what you can expect. It's not luxurious but at around $16 a bowl, it is decent. They can change portions when times are rough or as other have said. I have heard or read that they sometimes they can have add mysterious upcharge for tips. I am not too vigilant of it or think that happens. Not too much parking space at all so consider walking from a distance or carpool. Walking from 10 minutes away is best to protect your vehicle from damage. It's super small outside though spacious inside. There's never really a line because the space is huge inside yet always vaccant and empty not near full capacity so it is not a worry to plans. A male worker or possibly, the owner there, does occassionally like to come out of their kitchen and often give a deep glare stare at people and customers while eating. And so just be aware, self-conscious people would not benefit from eating alone there, that's just their regular behavior and demeanor, as to not be alarmed. It scares me and other women customer sometimes however use your judgment- it varies by people. read more

My favorite northern style pho "Pho Bac" for years. The northern style pho gives you the pure beef broth without lots of spices taste. Fillet mignon was really tender and delicious. Although they had to raise the price a little due to inflation but their taste hasn't changed at all. Service sometimes is slow but it's not a big issue. It's my must go place every time I come back to LA. read more

Pho Huynh - Vietnamese Near Me - El Monte, California

Oops! Sorry guys, I'd left the wrong review for this place, the place a meant to review is across the street. This place is okay compared to the place across the street. It's average at best, and they don't take credit cards so I have to remove another star. read more

Need to give this place a justices. Yes, taste is a personal preference, but peoples that complains about the lack of favor, Please, order the southern style ones (non-filet mignon, and yes, I can tell they have different brooth for that that, which stronger in spice and saltyness). *This place is best at their Pho Bac (Northern Style), which is purposely lighter, and let the great Filet Mignon shines. Been to this place decade+, they know what they're doing read more

First of all, they charge for water! What in the bloody... 0.50 per water and it wasn't bottled water. Just tap water in a styrofoam cup. They also did not inform us of the charge so it was a surprise to us at the end. Shady. Shady. If we knew that then we would have refused water. This is the second Vietnamese place I have encountered that wants to charge for water. Prices have gone up and they no longer have the option of regular size bowls. Maybe because of COVID? Their prices are expensive considering the area they are in. Portions are not bad. Good amount of meat and noodles but for the price, not worth it. I've read previous reviews that say the broth is good and clean. While it looks clear and clean, it's just salty water. It had no flavor and was pretty salty. Service is non existent. No one ever came to check up on us or refill our water. They took our order, brought us our food, and never saw them again until they brought our bill. Would we come back again? No way. We would rather go to pho filet down the street. They have great prices, portions, and super friendly, attentive service. read more

I used to love this spot for their northern style pho but the last few times I've visited it's been very lackluster in flavor the service is good but i've found myself preferring other spots to this one. I will add that we left behind one of our bags and thankfully they kept it safe for us to pick up the next day. So bonus points for being friendly & dependable. read more

Not too salty which is perfect. The food doesn't make you feel heavy afterwards which is nice. The service was also very speedy and quick! Parking in the back, space in the dining area. Definitely will return here read more

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This place is BAD! First, the food was ok but the prices were too high. Second, there was only one sever and when we came in, we were not brought to a seat and had to find one ourselves. The ambiance was ok. Only come here if you have money to burn. read more

Best pho in the 626 still!!! Service is fast and friendly. You can taste the quality in the soup. Will be returning here with my friends and family. read more

Pho Huynh - Its littttt - Vietnamese Near Me - El Monte, California

This is my go to Pho Spot , the Pho Bac. With their special chill sauce on a rainy day . A must try if you looking for that authentic northern style Pho. read more

Came on a Sunday for some noon-time pho. Glad to see that they had outdoor dining since it's been a while since I've had pho at a restaurant. The broth had great flavor and the servers were very responsive. Overall, a great staple in the area! read more

There are tons of pho places in the San Gabriel Valley. I only come here for the pho bac (filet mignon pho). The noodles are not your standard pho noodles. These noodles are small flat rice noodles. I like the slippery-ness of these noodles. The pho comes in a metal bowl to retain heat (possibly?). The only protein that's on there is filet mignon. It's topped off with a bit of green onions, cilantro and ginger. Basil and bean sprouts you put in yourself read more

Pho Huynh - Pho bac - Vietnamese Near Me - El Monte, California

Was craving pho for breakfast so we yelped a couple of places in our areas that opened early and pho Huynh was the closest one, plus a couple of our friends said it was pretty good so we wanted to give it a try. Got there around 8:45am they were pretty empty, maybe two customers? Got seated right away, first impression of the restaurant they're pretty clean, well decorated. Their menu is pretty simple, just two pages for food and one for drinks. We ordered #17 and #22, got our food pretty quickly,first impression of the broth was kinda bland to my taste. They do give a lot of noodles tho which is a plus for me because I love noodles! The meat wasn't chewy, the tripes is good, but the tendons was kinda mehhhh it was super thin, chewy, and crunchy wasn't a fan of it. Overall vertical: it's okay if you want a quick bite early morning and you're craving pho. Probably won't go there again.. read more

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We have been there twice and absolutely love the food and service that is offered. I have got the plain noodles and it's always comforting. My fiancé gets one of the premium phos and he loves it as well. I've also tried their Tai Tea and it is delicious. read more

There pho was so good. The soup is not sweet, which I like and they give you anything you ask when you call them. They come right away. The service is really good. and it is pretty cheap. read more

Came here around 11:50 on a Monday. Not a lot of people so we were seated immediately. From taking our order to getting our food everything was done in a quick manner. My mom and I both ordered the Pho Tai, it was good but the soup was a bit more salty than how we'd like it, but I think that's because we're used to eating more plain foods. There was less meat than expected, but there is a good noodle to soup ratio and considering inflation and all, I think what we got for the price was pretty reasonable. read more

Pho Huynh - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - El Monte, California

I've been going here for as long as I remember with my family. My grandma, aunt, and dad refuse to eat anywhere else for pho in the SGV-- they say it's better than the pho back in Vietnam. It's been a pleasure to see Pho Huynh grow and evolve over the years. They're constantly innovating and trying out a new menu, new items, etc. I always get the pho tai chin. It's the perfect amount of flavor, and the portion is very good. I'm a constant at pho Huynh for Saturday or Sunday breakfast, and I'll continue to keep going! :) read more