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    Pho Lab

    4.7 (596 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
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    Shaken Filet Mignon Garlic Noodles
    Kwan K.

    Saturday dinner, decent amount of seating inside and not too busy around 5:30. Ordered the garlic noodles with shaken beef, pho, and bun(vermicelli noodles) Garlic noodles with beef were okay, noodle were over cookies and broken into smaller pieces, beef was tender, the Aji verde needed more spice. This dish was just okay, probably would order it again. Vermicelli noodles were loaded with pork, noodles veggies and bean sprouts, maybe too much bean sprouts. More like a bean sprout salad and they don't give enough fish sauce. Pho was probably the best, nice amount of noodles, meat and soup. Overall all this place is just okay, nothing was amazing but just fine. Service was attentive.

    Grilled Pork Vermicelli
    JiaJia T.

    Came by here for dinner during an event we had at the great park. The pho was very satisfying with flavorful broth. However, The vermicelli was a bit off balance with a bit too much bean sprouts and pork was a bit dry. Come here for the pho and you won't be disappointed.

    Pho Oxtail
    Hailey C.

    Their pho oxtail is sooo delicious and yummy, with a very big portion. Service is really quick despite lunch rush hour being very busy. Traditional and pretty Vietnamese decor on their walls

    Shaken Filet Mignon Garlic Noodles
    Jen C.

    Super fast service but mediocre food. My combination pho was a bit bland and probably loaded with msg since I felt a bit nauseous right after eating it. The grilled pork was a bit on the dry side. The only decent dish was the egg rolls since it came out piping hot.

    Betty G.

    Got a list of suggested local restaurants via email by Yelp so decided to try Pho Lab out. Was so surprised how good it was. I got the combo pho and everything was delicious. The brisket was very lean and so tender. Meatballs were very good. Rare steak and tripe were also tender. Broth was good. So I took my husband, my sister and her husband back a week later. The three (3) of us ordered the same, combo pho, and my husband got the shaken beef with garlic noodles. Everything was good but the brisket in the pho was more fatty this second time around. Service was also better the first time. Second visit, service was slow. We sat and waited for a long while and no one came to take our orders. The owner came around and checked on us later when we were done eating. She's always so nice. Absolutely a great local pho restaurant to visit when we don't want to drive to the Little Saigon.

    Michelle N.

    Yummy! So happy there is another good pho place in South OC! I don't have to drive all the way to garden grove. Price is reasonable, the bowl is big, however it could use more meat! The broth comes out piping hot, tastes great, authentic, and delicious. It did take a while for them to get our order (because the World Cup was one) and then the food did take a while to come out. But I would overall come back!

    Spring roll shrimp
    Rick S.

    Came back to try the shrimp spring rolls - freshly made, light and delicious with the peanut sauce. Also got my usual pho combination - a solid choice with lots of meat and savory broth. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Ambiance is airy and casual.

    Keycee D.

    Came across this spot one night while trying to figure out dinner and decided to check out Pho Lab for some pho. My husband and I both ordered the pho combination and added the rib bone. The broth itself was really good--flavorful and comforting--but the rib bone didn't quite hit for me. It wasn't as tender as I expected, and I think it could've been cooked a bit longer to get that fall-off-the-bone texture. We also ordered their fried chicken wings, which are a must every time we come here. They're perfectly fried and seasoned, and honestly delicious even on their own. The garlic butter dipping sauce is a great bonus, but not even necessary. Even our 3-year-old loves the wings. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious, and we've never had to wait for a table. They do seem to get a lot of to-go orders though. Overall, solid food and a place we'd come back to.

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    Lucia G.

    The food is always soo good, I found them through the Huntington location and was happy to find one that opened closer to me :) the employees are so sweet, and attentive. Food was too good, and filling. Only had a pic of what was left over!

    Alexis T.

    Saturday late night dinner. Called to see when their last-seating time would be and we made it just in time. Delicious per usual, and the food came out lightning fast. Til next time!

    Maritza S.

    The good at Pho Lab is absolutely delicious. The meat is tender and the broth rich. The pho with beef bone is my favorite. The meat falls off the bone. The service is just ok. My biggest complaint is the cleanliness. The floors and booths are always dirty which can be off putting. FYI if you pay cash you get a discount.

    brisket pho, shrimp spring rolls
    Denice J.

    One of my favorite Pho spots in OC. Broth is always so delicious and hot. Food comes out quickly and the meat is so tender. I love the crispy spring rolls here so much definitely a must try when you stop by. Staff is so kind and friendly and service is top tier. It's always so clean inside and the music is low but still enjoyable. Definitely stop by for your late night pho cravings.

    Golden Bao
    Christine T.

    More like 3.5 stars. I came for lunch excited to try a new spot for Pho since I was in the area. Sadly it was just ok. The broth in the pho was too light in flavor which is more telling of a northern style pho. I prefer a southern style pho so please take that into consideration with my review. I also got the golden bao which was interesting. I never had a fried version of the bao. I'm glad I tried it because the texture of the crispy outside with a soft dough on the inside was nice. That being said, I wish it was more juicy. I was looking for the wonderful meat juices that normally come with a steamed bao. Vietnamese coffee was also just ok. I was looking for that bold coffee depth of flavor but it also seemed a little on the light side.

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    My new favorite pho place! Great condiments. Very clean. Food came out super fast and was hot.

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    Great neighborhood pho place with excellent food and prices. Servers are always friendly too!

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    The foods are good but they need more staff as the wait to order and get the foods are too long.

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    Frank’s dumplings & noodles by sheungshui  - SheungShui Seafood Hotpot

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    A friend brought us to try this noodle spot in Lake Forest…read more This restaurant is part of the Shang Shui group, which has two locations next to each other. We visited the simpler Shang Shui Noodle House(Frank's dumplings and noodles) while the restaurant next door, Shang Shui Bistro(Frank's bistro Chinese cuisine) , focuses more on elevated Hunan and Cantonese dishes. Once we walked in, we could just find a seat and order through the QR code menu. It was convenient since we could take our time looking through the options. We ordered: 1. Roasted Duck Noodle Soup $19.99 2. House Special Fish Fillet Noodle Soup $15.99 3. Pork Knuckle Noodle Soup $16.99 Everything tasted pretty good! I ordered the signature fish fillet noodle soup, which was one of their recommended dishes. My husband thought the fish soup had the best flavor among the three dishes we tried. The portions were just right, and the prices were very reasonable. For the noodles, I would recommend choosing udon or ramen. My husband and our friend chose rice noodles, but they became too soft and broke apart easily when picking them up with chopsticks. After dinner, we stopped by Frank's bistro Chinese cuisine next door to take a look. The interior is much more upscale, and they also use a QR code menu. Most dishes are around $20 and up. We chatted with one of the staff members, who mentioned that they opened in August last year and focus on authentic Cantonese and Hunan cuisine. He was also proud to share that their dishes are freshly prepared, not the typical pre-made food you might find elsewhere. Will definitely come back to try the dishes at Shang Shui Bistro next time. Sharing this spot for anyone looking for Chinese noodles or authentic Chinese cuisine in the area! Frank's Dumplings & Noodles 20651 Lake Forest Dr STE A-102, Lake Forest, CA 92630

    We've been meaning to try this place for awhile now. We've tried their sister restaurant Frank's…read morenext door and wasn't impressed when they first opened. It's been awhile so I'm willing to give it another shot. Plenty of parking outside, the restaurant itself is really cute with tasteful decor. You order with a QR menu from the table. We ordered fish noodle soup, the 3 dumplings and soy sauce chicken with rice. Everything was pretty good! The fish noodle soup had a good fish profile in the soup, with a kick of white pepper which I liked. It tasted clean and healthy. The dumplings were really good. It definitely tasted like in house made dumplings. Much better quality than other restaurants in the area. The soy sauce chicken rice wasn't bad. But I thought the price was a little egregious. It should be max $15. All in all I'm glad we gave this "chain" another chance.

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