OMG amazing. Probably some of the pho ive ever had. Broth is amazing meat is fresh and flavorful. So happy I found this place read more

Pho Lab - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Been here a few times now and I have really enjoyed everything I've had here. The shrimp and crispy pork spring rolls are delicious - I'm not sure which I enjoy more. The grilled pork plate is satisfying, but my all time favorite is the pork vermicelli. It is so light and refreshing. The pho broth is very flavorful and the meat portion has been healthy. The servers are always nice and attentive without being too much. And seating is comfortable and spacious. It can get busy, but we've never waited too long to be seated or served. Pricing is alright for the area / wish it was cheaper, but that's how I feel about everything these days. read more

Really enjoyed my experience at Pho Lab! The service was friendly and attentive, the ambiance was clean and cozy, and the food was delicious and flavorful. read more

nice ambiance Good customer service Pho broth is superb and authentic decor is clean and beautiful true to culture decor mix with modern decor read more

PHO LAB 2!!!! We've gone to Pho Lab for years at their first location-- always good vibes, incredible food, open late (such a plus for us night owls). When I saw Pho Lab opening here (only 6 min vs. the 30 min to the other location) I couldn't believe my eyes!!! This location is about double the size of the first. The decor is super cute and the servers are incredible kind!! Okay but the food: YUMMY!!! Same recipe as the other location and I hear they're putting new items on the menu soon I got the chicken pho + my partner got a pho your way. He subbed his noodles for veggies and they don't hold back/skimp! Generous portions and we got a free dessert at the end! Homemade Vietnamese yogurt just like how my grandma used to make! So happy they opened another closer to our home. We'll be here probably every other week. read more

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Absolutely love coming to Pho Lab for pho, fried rice, noodles, their drinks, its the whole package! Their food is sublime and their customer service makes you feel so welcome as you enjoy your delicious food! Their place is nice, colorful, and clean. You wont regret coming in for any occasion read more

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I got the pho your way ... and egg rolls! Everything tasted delicious! Very fast 10 out of 10 Definitely coming back ! read more

Pho Lab - Got the pho your way , and egg rolls ! 10 out of 10 Super good!! Definitely coming back. - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Amazing. I had the garlic noodle with filet. Steak was very tender and delicious. The garlic noodle had the perfect amount of garlic and seasoning. Friendly service and really cool spot. read more

Pho Lab - Garlic noodle with filet mignon - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

great place - solid portion! Clean and wonderful service - highly recommend The pho delicious and the spring rolls were a hit ! read more

Pho tastes great here! Hot and fresh to your table!! Meat is great quality and pho broth is very tasty as well! This is my go to place for pho!!! read more

The food was delicious, I really enjoyed the vermicelli and popcorn chicken. Service was great too, we got our food pretty quickly. The ambiance was nice, fairly quiet, perfect for dinner. I will come back again for sure. Thanks! read more

I recently visited this pho spot and had such a great experience! The broth was incredibly flavorful--rich, aromatic, and clearly simmered for hours. I also have to mention their bánh mì sandwich. it was just as impressive as the pho! The bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with that light, airy texture that makes a great Vietnamese sandwich. read more

Pho Lab - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

So good and fast! Walked in, sat down, and got food all within 10 mins. I did come at 9:10, but the vibe was still good. Very clean and nice service. read more

Pho Lab - Pho combination and garlic noodle crispy chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Superrrr good food and open later at night in irvine! very affordable prices and super yummy! would come here again with more friends! thank you!! read more

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The food and service was amazing i will be coming back with my co workers. I got the brisket pho and crispy egg rolls, both exceptional. read more

Pho Lab - the camera did not eat first - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

The place was bustling when I came in but I ordered to go. I ordered the mixed vegetable with chicken and rice Egg rolls Popcorn chicken I missed the memo where they dont supply the sweet and sour sauce with egg rolls and its actually a sweet based fish sauce ?? Disgusting sauce. Great big homemade eggrolls. Popcorn chicken was made with chicken fat and tendon. It was really disappointing to eat their food. Was pleasantly surprised with the vegetable with chicken and rice. Only 6 small chunks of chicken that weighed out to a total of 3 ounces (lol thats awful and incredulous that you can get away with that) and a ton of cheap vegetables like broccoli but the flavor was good and I was able to get a couple meals out of it. I would not come back at all. For $16, you could give out at least 6 ounces of chicken and still come out with a hefty profit. Crazy. Did not get any meat with the popcorn chicken. The sauce was really weird with the eggrolls. It had made me very suspicious about what kind of restaurant this place actually is. read more

Didn't have a great time here. Tried to enjoy the oxtail pho but the pieces were too tough to even try picking apart with chopsticks. Im trying to chew at these pieces but I'm just getting hit with splashes of broth everywhere. Was I supposed to eat this with a knife? I had a bad day already and was too bummed out to even say anything about it, if someone were even to speak to me that is. I saw the owner (i believe?) walk around the store attend to everyone for a good 20 minutes before he handed me the check. I told him I was having a hard time eating the oxtail, and that was it. I expect nothing, but I was hoping my day would get better going here. Im sure if I ordered anything else I would have a better time here. I just thought from the good reviews here maybe their oxtail would be up to par. Twenty dollars were spent, probably wont ever see this place again. read more

Pho Lab - Oxtail Pho (18.95) - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

First time here and instantly in love. Everything is delicious and fresh. Absolutely we'll be back. So happy to have so close to home. We had the shrimp spring rolls, wings, bahn mi, and eggs rolls. Everything was enjoyed by my family ! Service was amazing and very attentive. Love the relaxing music and the restaurant looks amazing inside. Love all the decorations! read more

Pho Lab - Happy New Year - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Garlic steak noodles are very delicious . Love coming here for them. Always get sat right away when I come.

The food was amazing !!! The service was phenomenal and very accommodating! love the aura and the vibes!! MUST RECOMMEND !!!! SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO MI!!!!!!!!!! read more

10/10 service! Very clean and lively environment with chill music and beautiful artwork that creates a relaxing atmosphere! The food was delicious and very filling! Definitely recommend the cajun fries and the golden bao bun The teas are also very tasty and refreshing! Will be coming again when im in town next! read more

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HANDS DOWN THE BEST PHO IN LAKE FOREST! From the broth, the amount you get, and overall service, it exceeded all expectations! Though busy, everything came out in a timely manner! Another highlight was the charbroiled pork spring roll, with the nice touch of crisp surprise. Tommy and everyone their have a special thing going on there, and I will be back for seconds! Just a lovely Sunday with a great family atmosphere. read more

Pho Lab - PHO Combo with beef rib! - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Great newer find!! The food is so good here. Decor feels like a little trendy Vietnam spot. I ordered the filet mignon garlic noodle dish. The meat was soft & well marinated. They're also on Uber Eats which made me happy when I was craving this dish again but couldn't drive there either my limited schedule. Highly recommend. I'll be back. read more

Found this hidden gem through Yelp. Such a relaxing location to enjoy a delicious meal. Was welcomed and seated right away. No wait at all. They have plenty of seating. We ordered Pho Veggies (vegetarian) with soft tofu and garlic noodle with filet mignon with Mango Jasmine Iced Tea. We had to order to go as well. Different types of flavors on both plates. If in the area. I highly recommend Pho Lab read more

Pho Lab - Garlic noodles with Filet Mignon - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I grew up in Little Saigon (Garden Grove/Westminster) and my grandma was a famous caterer back in her hometown in Vietnam. I now live in Lake Forest. It's been a struggle to find a decent Vietnamese restaurant without having to drive back to Little Saigon 40 mins each way every time. So happy I gave Pho Lab a try! Dropped my car off for service and came here for lunch. Ordered the grilled pork spring rolls. I have a peanut allergy so asked for fish sauce instead. Nobody can beat Brodard at their speciality on these grilled pork spring rolls but this is a more simple, clean yet tasty version of it! Ordered the combination pho. I have the broth as is to really taste it. I only add sauces on the side to periodically dip the meats. The broth was really clean, tasty and noodles cooked perfectly. You can tell it's good when you and several tables around you are quietly slurping into a euphoric experience together without saying a word. The restaurant was so cutely decorated for Tet/lunar new year! After a couple sips of pho broth, I found myself transported to sitting in a restaurant in Vietnam with the music, ambiance, mind relaxed and taste buds in happy contentment. Going to bring my Irvine family members and come back! read more

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This place was amazing, as soon as we came in we were greeted, 10/10 customer service. Special shout out to Mike for giving great recommendations and serving great food! I got Cajun fries and garlic noodles with ribeye (just dont recommend it if ur on a date ) read more

Pho Lab - garlic noodles w ribeye - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Very clean place. The pho is impeccable! The customer service is super friendly!!! A must visit in South OC!

Best pho in Lake Forest! Great service. Pho was just as good as all the spots in Garden Grove / Westminster. Crispy chicken was perfect as well. read more

This spot is a solid late-night option--when nothing else is open, this is the place to come. The soup is very light and clean, not heavy or overly salty, which I appreciate. That said, they don't have the thick noodle options I usually like. The oxtail soup was a bit disappointing; the oxtail wasn't as tender as expected. One thing I really love, though, is the large ceramic bowl--it gives a cozy, at-home feeling while you're eating. I wouldn't say this is the best pho around, but it's a reliable choice when everything else in Lake Forest closes by 8:00 p.m. read more

Ate here twice so far and both times have been amazingly delicious!! Flavor is spot on and food always came out fast. But last time, the meats in pho were somewhat tough/dry, we got rib bone pho and chicken breast pho. Still delicious, but just took some jaw strength to chew haha service is very no frills but efficient. We like the restaurant interior still feels new but there was a fly problem during the last visit that kept trying to eat our food with us, protect your food! read more

Fireeeee Bomb food quality Cool staff Clean interior Will be back again soon thank you read more

Food, service, and ambience!!! Excellent!! All was great, and delicious. I had the ribeye, brisket, and flank steak pho. read more

Pho Lab - Delicious!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

The pho here has a delicious broth, and the vegetables were fresh. We tried a variety of appetizers, and everything was excellent. The fried chicken is highly recommended. read more

Not sure why this place has a high score... but I have a real issue with a restaurant that is open and both their bathrooms are closed?! I mean seriously, call a plumber for G-ds sake or close until you do! The food... meh! Their pho was bland as hell, and I had to use all the table spices to spice it up. It was very average... Way better spots honestly like Gu Ramen or so many others. Don't waste your time or money here. read more

Amazing pho with rich, delicious broth and fresh ingredients. Great service, clean atmosphere, and generous portions. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food! read more

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awesome pho. love the ribeye one. 10/10 would recommend coming here! Also nice interior :) read more

Pho Lab - He love dat pho!!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Bruh!! This place is ridiculously good! See pics, Filet with garlic noodles! I think they seasoned this with the perfect amount of garlic what this is tears from an angel. I highly recommend this joint! read more

Pho Lab - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Ordered the combination pho and the broth was very tasty! The atmosphere is nice and the staff are very attentive :] read more

Pho Lab - Combination Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Received plenty of the meat we asked for in our pho soup, you get a great value for your money. Other places are much more skimpy. The soup base tasted very healthy and light in flavor, also unique in its own way. I do not think it has a lot of msg in it, which is a compliment. Recommended! read more

You can tell it's going to be good soon as you walk in. Pleasantly surprised, Feels like you're in Westminster ( in that good authentic way). Shrimp spring rolls, ox tail pho, Vietnamese coffee AND they take credit card Would recommend! read more

Pho Lab - Oxtail pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California