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    Pho Lab

    4.7 (601 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    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.

    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.

    Garlic Noodles w/ Tiger Prawns
    Karen A.

    This neighborhood pho restaurant have a good selection of appetizers, pho, vermicelli noodles, and rice dishes. I ordered the garlic noodles with prawns and enjoyed it. Noodles are very tasty & prawns are cooked right & very flavorful. Staff are really friendly & attentive. Will definitely come back to try other dishes.

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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!

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    Food and service are great! Heavily recommended for people with small kid. This is great!

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    Pho lab was great! Pho was flavorful and delicious and the spring rolls were super fresh! Would definitely come back again!

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    Really good pho and it came out quickly. The spring rolls were good too. Service was awesome definitely would recommend.

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    8 months ago

    best steak and fries i've ever had!! Service is top tier and the quality of the food is amazing. Highly recommend this place.

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    The ambience was good. The service was amazing. The food was fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    6 months ago

    Great prices, generous portions, and excellent service. Everything was fresh and very delicious. Definitely coming back!

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    4 months ago

    High-quality pho, great flavor, generous portions and quality meat. The shrimp spring rolls were also really good.

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    Food and service are great. Don't order anything with the meatball or tendon if you hate bone or other inedible hard parts.

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    Definitely one of the cleanest tasting broth I've tasted. Friendly staff. Strongly recommend!

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    Pho Tám Cali

    4.0(237 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    First time in Irvine and I really wanted to eat pho and this was the best spot!! The food was…read moreamazing and so was the service. Shout to JK!!

    Went back to Pho Tám Cali yesterday because I had been contemplating trying the spicy pho, which is…read moreone of their best sellers. Since I love my pho extra spicy, I decided to give it a try and it was hands down some of the best pho I've had in a while! What I loved most was that the spicy pho wasn't simply regular pho with extra chili oil. The spice had so much additional flavor, while the broth still maintained that rich beef flavor. It was the perfect balance of heat and flavor. I have an extremely high spice tolerance, so I was genuinely shocked that this was actually spicy for me! There are three spice levels for this pho: mild, spicy and extra spicy. I ordered the spicy level, and it was definitely hot! I also went on a Sunday, so I was able to take advantage of their daily special. You can choose from the specials they offer throughout the week, and I decided to get the free size upgrade, which gave me plenty of broth. And don't forget: They offer free noodle refills when dining in, so of course I took advantage of that and got extra noodles. Overall, this was such a great meal, and I'll definitely be back soon! This specific pho would be perfect for a cold day or evening because it will definitely warm you up!

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    Pho King Way

    3.8(658 reviews)
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    Grew up with extended family who opened up pho shop, bakery, seafood to go- AND have been to…read moreseveral other pho shops in Orange County, including Pho 79. Their pho here is comparable (except they have their own style that makes it distinctly unique). Mainly, it's the oxtail bones that they use? Broth is delicious! Spring rolls are EXCELLENT. I love their peanut sauce!! And I love how humble and friendly these people are! *No need to drive to Little Saigon for authentic pho. You got it ALL here!! Tasty. Fresh. And honest, all around good business. (Most of ALL, they actually *care* how customers FEEL).

    This review is strictly for the beef pho. Service and ambiance are standard Asian vibes, still that…read morejust comes with the territory. At first taste, the broth was fatty (supposed to be clear broth), lacked depth, and didn't have enough sweet to balance the salty. When I finally dug into the contents of the bowl, suddenly the broth was almost flavorless. This tells me either they're recipe just sucks or they're watering down the broth. I BARELY dressed the broth with a little bit of sriracha, so there's no way it would have stood up to my usual routine. Speaking of dressing, wtf is a lemon doing on the plate of accoutrements??? Always lime, never lemon! Meats were fine. The red onion instead of white onion was weird, but not blasphemous like the lemon. They fail miserably on the broth, which is the most important part of this meal!

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