Pho Mai

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16 years ago

Now they take credit cards!!! They used to only take debit cards with an additional charge. NO MO

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Joshua F.

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10 years ago

This pho shop is located near my work so I come here often for lunch. The food is great just like most other pho places, but the service is excellent and consistant. This is currently my favorite lunch spot. read more

Pho Mai - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Mallory R.

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12 years ago

Not too big of complaints for this restaurant. One, the service was mediocre. Didn't check on us too much and sort of concentrated on their own thing. Two, it was a little pricey than other pho places I've gone to. But other than the the food was very good & we didn't have to wait too long for our food to come out. Overall, I would come here again if I was really craving it but if not, I would find another place that isn't as expensive. read more

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Alvaro V.

13 years ago

My girlfriend took me to eat Pho for my first time. Ive lived around the corner from there about 8 years and never noticed this place. Im glad she took me I loved the food I had a #2 and #101 egg rolls were amazing! The customer service was also very friendly. A must try if you never ate there before read more

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Peter L.

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Giving One star just for the beef lo lac because that dish was the highlight but beside that, I hate to give bad reviews but never had such bad customer experience and bad spring rolls ever. Especially for a Vietnamese restaurant, everyone knows that spring rolls (goi cuon) has vermicelli in it. Ask any Vietnamese especially if spring rolls come with vermicelli and they will tell you it does. When I told the guy that it didn't taste good, no vermicelli in there, and even the peanut sauce was like watery, he just ignored me and didn't even offer to change it or make another one. The bald head guy started getting upset and didn't even wanna try to listen. He says that some goi cuon doesn't have vermicelli and I should have asked before I order it. Nver heard that before. I asked him if he ever went to a vietnamese restaurant and asked for vermicilli in his spring rolls, he wouldn't even answer. Don't think this guy is a real Vietnamese. Won't be coming here again. Go to pho 45 if you want good Vietnamese food, where at least they will treat you with respect and you don't have to order vermicelli in your spring rolls because IT ALREADY COMES IN IT. read more

Pho Mai - This is the spring roll with no vermicelli. Nasty. Peanut sauce was so watery - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Sam M.

Elite 21

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14 years ago

Pho mai is our favorite local pho place- 5/5 stars if were talking about the area. its kind of a hole in the wall which is nice because it has a nice family feeling. The broth is super yummy and i love that they give ou extra limes (most places give you one or two limes with almost no juice). The place was surprisingly very clean, cleaner than any pho place ive ever been to. The other food dishes looked delicious and i plan on trying some in the future. read more

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M G.

7 years ago

Love this place! The pho soup is amazing. Its worth the drive for some really good pho.

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Angie P.

7 years ago

We were in the area and looked up pho soups and found this great spot. We had the combination pho soup and it was delicious. So tasty. I would definitely come back here again when I'm back in the area. I would totally recommend this family owned business. read more

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Shelley L.

18 years ago

I used to work across the street from this place and would eat here 1-2 times per week. I would get it to go a lot of the time, and my coworkers always knew what I was eating. Piping hot PHO soup! # 2 on the menu is my fave and an order of egg rolls! YUMMY YUMM!!! This place is very tiny, and u can easily miss it. I used to call my order in all the time, then go pick it up. It never took over 10 min, thats fast! The owners are really nice, and always give me all the little extras I want. (Chile + Lime) This is making me miss it so. I guess I'll have to make a stop in here soon! read more

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Brooke B.

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8 years ago

bomb!! i love Pho and this is my go-to spot for some tasty soup. Broth is very flavorful you dont need to add any sauces to your bowl. ordered and got my dish super fast. read more

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Nicolette M.

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7 years ago

My family loves this place. It's family owned and they're always attentive and friendly. When our kids were little the owner would bring them treats. The food is delicious and reasonably priced! Everything's good here! read more

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Libia J.

Elite 17

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I've been coming to this family is a family owed restaurant for 7 years now. The pho here is absolutely amazing. Also I would highly recommend the lemon grass chicken on a hot day or the filet mignon. Just note that if you order the filet mignon is for a garlic lover. It does get extremely crouded during lunch business days and winter. Also if you plan to place a phone order during these times, I would recommend placing it a half hour to 45min before hand. read more

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Dave D.

114

14 years ago

Had a late lunch here with a friend from out of town. Was warned by my sister not to eat here cause of her bad experience, but according to Yelp, it was an ok place to go. I took my chances....... Should have listened to my sister.... I ordered the spring rolls and egg rolls as an appetizer. Now, first off, let me say that I am vietnamese and know what Vietnamese food is supposed to taste like. The spring rolls had very small amounts of pork and shrimp in it, overloaded with noodles (filler if you ask me), stale vegetables, and hard rice paper. The peanut sauce was so watered down it didn't even taste like peanut sauce anymore. Disgusting!! The eggrolls were no better. They weren't fresh and were thin. WTF? Vietnamese eggrolls aren't thin by any means. The Nuoc Mam (fish sauce for dipping the eggrolls), was so watered down also. It didnt even taste like fish sauce. The eggrolls themselves were burnt. Not a good start. I ordered the Fried Rice with everything in it. It was ok, but come on, who can mess up fried rice? Oh wait.. read one of my other reviews... it's possible. =( The only reason this establishment doesn't get one star, is how nice the people are. Attentive and always checking up on you. Word of advice. They don't have any AC. Instead they prop the door open with ceiling fans in hyper mode. Not much seating area, so order to go if you need to. I won't be back. I can get better Vietnamese food at Pho Olivia. read more

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Aleks G.

10 years ago

This place is just awesome, never fails to satisfy. I been coming here for years now and the consistency of the flavor remains intact. Their Pho is hands down the best in LA. read more

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G.I. J.

18 years ago

Pho first and next door a cup of bionicos. Pho in South Whittier, oh yeah! After taking the plunge at the 24 fitness, nothing cures the pangs of hunger like a piping hot bowl of Vietnamese soup with a side of lettuce wrapped fried egg rolls. Oink! Nice owners to boot. read more

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Destinee D.

14 years ago

Went here with my Pops and the food was great! Service was a little slow though. Place is kinda small but it is very clean. And the pho broth was a bit too salty but it was good! I got the seafood pho and my father got the fried rice with saucage and chicken and beef in it, that was really good too. I love that they give you little fried rolls too, this is the only place I've been to so far that's done that. I'm definetly coming back here soon! read more

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Joyce A.

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Quaint place. Good service. I was so Looking forward to first bite! It was so awesome!!!! And it was packed very well to take home. Nothing spilled and was separated. Got home, unpacked, got a big bowl, opened up everything, mixed it all up and wah-Lah!!! Go Chopsticks!!!! read more

Pho Mai - Very clean and good service. Taking home to eat. Smells good so i believe will be! - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

Pho Mai - Enjoyed the air conditioning on this hot day! What has come over me to want some pho!!!??? Soup is great anytime! - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Daniel I.

10 years ago

I'm not going to lie This place food is on par with every other pho place ever However The service I am getting Blows 5star high end restaurants out the water Damn I could write a novel on how. Nice and fast the service is but come find out for yourself Stopped to grab a quick lunch and feel like staying the whole day But this place Service wise unbelievable read more

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Vanessa S.

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OMGosh!!! I love love love this place! I'm addicted to their Pho Tom (Shrimp Pho). I come here often, the service is friendly. It's family owned. I can't get enough of this place their broth is very flavorful unlike some other Pho places I've been too. read more

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Sarah L.

13 years ago

Great place for Pho! It seems like the word got out about that too cause sometimes you have to wait for a table, but it's worth it if you have to. Once you order though the food doesn't normally take long to get to your table. The soup is tasty and the price isn't expensive. I always drink either their Thai tea or hot green tea. I haven't explored the menu past their pho so I can't say much about what else they have, but if you're in the mood for pho check out this place! read more

Pho Mai - Pho Ga & hot green tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Vince T.

13 years ago

Goto pho place in Santa Fe springs when not in the san Gabriel valley. Their pho and stir fry noodles are excellent. read more

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12 years ago

This place is dirty. N portions are small. Had the pho tai/beef wrap. Beef wrap had like 2 pieces of beef and tasted funny. Pho tai was super greesy. Had the runs right when i got home. Sigh. This ia wat i get for not going to pho tasty since it was 1 mi further. read more

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Shirley P.

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11 years ago

Absolutely love this place! I never get tired of their food. It is s how in the wall joint but even if you get it to go, it is still fresh. Also, great service. The guy that is always there is super friendly and very helpful. read more

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Art V.

5 years ago

Always a pleasant experience, incredible authentic food, lots to choose from and never have to wait too long. One of the places that I enjoy to eat at & I would never pass up. Business is owned and operated by family who will always greet you with the warm and friendly smile. read more

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Daniel A.

7 years ago

Very delicious Pho ! Always get the Brisket pho with extra brisket to go and is always HOT when I arrive home , chai tea delicious and Sunny In the front is great and always accommodating. read more

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Teresa D.

10 years ago

The best pho in Santa Fe springs/Whittier!! If soup isn't your thing then their diced beef w rice is so good!! Yummy!! The staff are always so humble and genuinely nice!! read more

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Yoli S.

10 years ago

Growing up in whittier, I only Columbused this place in recent years BUT since trying their thin beef slice pho and combination fried rice, it has become my and my bf's regular order. There is hands down no better place. Tried pho places in El Monte and puente hills, with higher Asian pop., but pho mai has rly fresh veggies, flavorful broth, and the bombest egg rolls The owner is a kind older guy always with a smile ready for his customers. read more

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Jackie L.

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16 years ago

This PHO sucks!!! I can get better Pho in a can. I'm had pho all my life. This is sooooooo terrible and I was ashamed to see that they were vietnamese people in the kitchen cooking too.. PATHETIC!!!! read more

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Michelle P.

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12 years ago

This place is very small and gets PACKED for lunch so go early! I had the beef steak pho which was a large portion and very good although I would have appreciated some more vegetables (onions, cilantro, etc.). They also have green iced tea which is my favorite and probably a good part of the reason I am giving 4 stars! read more

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Alex M.

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12 years ago

My fiancée wanted soup so we decided to try this place in whittier. We got there 20 min before they closed and sat right down and looked at the menu to order. We both ordered the Pho. She got the chicken and I got the special. We also ordered some shrimp and pork spring roles with a peanut butter dipping sauce. Place looked a little run down and old but those are the best places. The little hole in the walls. Will be going back, you can't really go wrong with Pho. read more

Pho Mai - The special of the house. - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Patricia P.

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12 years ago

I love small family owned places, I had a tooth out this morning so on my way to my office I stopped in to get soup. The food is great! Decor is very cute, and the staff seems to be all family. I would without question come back when I can handle solid foods. read more

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Neo P.

11 years ago

Came here on Veteran's Day with the fiance and was delighted with the food & service. As a person of Vietnamese descent AND having established and worked in our own family-operated Vietnamese restaurant in my childhood/ young adulthood, I appreciated the spirit & heart of this place, too. I had the beef ball pho and my fiance had the prawn, grilled pork, & egg roll vermicelli. We also had fried egg rolls on the side. Delicious! Everything! Fresh vegetables, meats had that awesome just-off-the-grill essence. Thumbs way up to all the other ingredients. You can tell from the excellent quality that they don't cut corners in the prep. My fiance commented that he thought the pho broth was a tad sweeter than what he is used to, which I agree - but it's still good. Best VN place to go if you ever find yourself in between SGV & Westminster =) read more

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Alexis L.

7 years ago

Best Vietnamese food in Whittier!!!! My whole family started coming here about 7 or more years ago. Really recommend the diced beef with rice, so much flavor in it. Promise you won't be disappointed. Service is great as well. read more

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Crystal K.

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14 years ago

Great price and always fresh and delicious!

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12 years ago

So good! Very legit Vietnamese dishes and prices are surprisingly low. Please go and give these people your money, you will not regret it. Staff is quite attentive. I almost don't want to write about it so that it doesn't get out and get too busy, but eh, I found out about it on Yelp too, so.... read more

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Luis G.

9 years ago

I've been coming here for years and the food has always been good. You get served fast and the people working there are friendly. Lunch time is always packed. That's why I either show up 1 hour earlier or later. read more

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Brian W.

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Reasonably priced, rather plain, but edible pho. Broth in particular-- far from the worst, but far from the best either... Kinda small inside, seats maybe 30 tops, pretty packed even past 1pm. Definite corner dive. Nem nuong spring rolls were pretty terrible, about the smallest pieces of pork I've ever seen. Peanut sauce is thin and watery. read more

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Aimee L.

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15 years ago

Nice people, good pho' and the fried eggrolls are the bomb! Just make sure to brush up on your chopstick skills, wish that someone had told me. Clean restaurant and the workers were very nice and provided fast service. Lunch time gets crazy here and the parking goes fast, so get here by 11:00 to find a parking spot. read more

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Alexis W.

147

16 years ago

Decided this was the best half-way spot for me and my friend that goes to CSULB. Was a little hesitant from reading the other reviews, but since it was the only pho place around, decided to go for it. I got the pho tai (#3 on the menu) in a large bowl. One thing I will say is that their beef was REALLY fresh. I've never been to a pho place where they have that good/fresh of rare beef steak. Sadly that was the only thing positive about the bowl of pho. The noodles didn't taste like regular pho noodles and the soup was bland. Also, it seemed like I got a sad extra amount more for the large bowl rather than the medium bowl. There was a reason I ordered a large in the first place... I'm hungry! The bill was $15 something for one large bowl of pho, one medium bowl of pho and a Thai tea. So very reasonable among two people but not sure if it's worth sacrificing my taste buds. This place was ultimately disappointing. Some positive points were that the staff (seemingly a wife and a husband combo) were very nice and courteous. Also, the husband was watching a UFC fight and was cheering on Nam Phan... pretty entertaining. read more

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13345 Telegraph Rd
Whittier, CA 90605
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(562) 946-5808
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Hours

What time does Pho Mai open?

Pho Mai opens at 9:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Pho Mai opens at 10:00 AM on Saturday.

What time does Pho Mai close?

Pho Mai closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Pho Mai closes at 5:00 PM on Saturday.Pho Mai is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 9:30 AM - 8:00 PMSat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Pho Mai take credit cards?

Yes, Pho Mai takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Pho Mai have catering options?

No, Pho Mai does not have catering options.

Does Pho Mai serve alcohol?

No, Pho Mai does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Pho Mai allow dogs?

Yes, Pho Mai allows dogs.

Does Pho Mai have TVs?

Yes, Pho Mai has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Pho Mai have bike parking?

Yes, Pho Mai has bike parking.

Does Pho Mai have parking?

Yes, Pho Mai has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Pho Mai have free WiFi?

No, Pho Mai does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

Our Pho broth is slow cooked with extra brisket and beef to create a richer flavor than most other recipes. Our current special is Com Bo Luc Lac, diced Fillet Mignon over a bed of seasoned onions and salad, served with steamed rice. It's not on the menu so be sure to inquire about it. We make our own peanut sauce(Fresh spring rolls, Yum!) and blend our own Thai tea, a perfect refreshment on a hot day. Our egg rolls are also unique as we make a Chinese fusion style, served with fresh greens to wrap with and fish sauce to dip.

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My favorite pho place!!!! Always delicious, fast service & great. I love how they give free noodles…read morefor kids! The shrimp rolls are amazing & Thai ice tea is really good.

Absolutely amazing restaurant and definitely in my rotation from now on. The first time I ordered…read morehere was in-house with the Spring Rolls and the Grilled Pork w/ Steamed Rice and a fried egg. The rice and rice paper quality was superb, and the assortment of offered table sauces and the given sauces were excellent. The meat quality was even greater and even the salad when perfectly with its dressing. Would absolutely come again.

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I love coming here ! I come for work and personal. Both times it's always a smile , being greeted…read moreand attended to. There's always two men who are here and so welcoming. The pho Nam 12 was so yummy, really hot and full of flavor it's so yummy. There's plenty of space for inside dining and a bar area for a solo date (:

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Stopped by The Soup Shop and had a great experience! I ordered the pho and the cauliflower, and…read moreboth were absolutely delicious. The pho had a rich, flavorful broth, and the cauliflower was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The restaurant was busy when I visited, but everything moved quickly and the staff did a great job keeping things organized. The space had a lively, welcoming atmosphere that made it feel like a popular neighborhood spot without feeling overwhelming. It was clean, comfortable, and a great place to enjoy a meal. Overall, the food, service, and ambiance made for a wonderful visit. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu!

We were craving pho and needed a spot that was still open after 10 p.m. This location fit the bill…read moreperfectly. Since there are multiple locations, we debated between the South Gate and Whittier spots because they're both about the same distance from us in Montebello. For our first visit, I'm really glad we chose this location. The shopping center is huge, so finding parking was easy, even though the area was busy. When we walked in, the restaurant was pretty crowded. All of the booths were occupied, and only a few tables were available, so we waited about five minutes while a staff member cleaned a booth for us. Once seated, we looked over the menu and ordered the egg rolls and garlic truffle fries to start. For our entrées, we chose the ribeye pho and chicken pho. The server was kind enough to offer me a sample of the salted coffee. I had already had coffee earlier in the day, so I didn't order one, but I'm glad I tried it because I'll definitely be getting one next time. Instead, I ordered the cucumber limonade. Overall, we had a great experience. The staff was friendly, attentive, and checked on us throughout our meal. The food was delicious, and we'll definitely be back the next time we're looking for a good late-night pho spot.

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I am regular here, but I gotta say this is my number #1 place for Pho . Meat is tender, juicy,…read moreand full of flavor! If you're not enough, you can always ask for extra noodles at no charge! Cool right? The ambience is very nice and beautiful, it gives you the vibes like you are in Vietnam without the flight If you love Pho as much as I do, I strongly recommend you to come here, I promise you will keep coming back for more!!

This was my first time experience here at Pho Anvi. I called in a pickup order for Tofu Springrolls…read moreon a Thursday evening. They told me it would take about 15 minutes to make. I came in early and there was no AC in and requested a cup of water in addition to the spring rolls. The hostess tended to other people and I had to remind her about the water. I had to use the restroom and was super grossed out. I also almost slipped on the floor on my way to the restroom and there was no wet floor sign which was scary. The spring rolls were decent and had good flavor. They also provided a good value. However, due to my experience, I will not be returning.

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Nelson N.

9 years ago

We've been coming to this place for years! It's a quaint little hole in the wall restaurant, that never ceases to fill the even BIGGER hole in my tummy when I'm craving a nice bowl of Pho :) The servers there are extremely friendly, and the owner goes above and beyond to make our kids feel very welcome. In fact, the moment we get there, my 6 year old daughter looks forward to speaking with the owner ...as opposed to me looking forward to placing some amazing Vietnamese cuisine in my belly! Apparently, my daughter and I have totally different priorities here lol The place isn't overly crowded during the evenings, however, it can get packed during lunch hours. So if you're wanting something quick and easy, I would suggest calling and placing in your order. Each and every time we do this, our food is nice and warm, and ready to go by the time we get there! I cannot say enough about this place! If you're wanting some really great and amazing tasting Vietnamese food that's NOT overly priced, then this is definitely THE place to go! You can thank me later :) read more

Nancy C.

215

133

11 months ago

We were in the area and my kids wanted pho so we stumbled upon this little pho restaurant. Nothing fancy just a little hole in the wall but the food was delicious and the waiter is so friendly. We got the kids pho and they enjoyed it. We saw a picture of the vermicelli and it looked good so we had to try it. We got the lemon grass chicken and the bbq pork. Both were great but the lemon grass chicken was my favorite out of the two. Definitely give this place a try if youre in the area and want authentic Vietnamese food! read more

Michael J.

12 years ago

Stopped in here because I'm a big fan of Vietnamese vermicelli bowls. The older lady working had a rough time communicating with me exactly what I wanted. The menu item I desired only was listed with pork and I wanted chicken. After 5 minutes of pointing and hand gesturing she finally got that I wanted to substitute chicken for pork lol. Food came it was good and the price was very reasonable. I will be coming back here every now and again. read more

Jim S.

13 years ago

I've been coming here for a couple of years now, the Bo Luc Lac is the best dish in my opinion, the owner uses quality meat and you can substitute fried rice for white rice to make the dish even better! I think the guys name is Sun (or Son), he is very friendly. There is not too many tables and lunch time gets packed so if you are in a rush you should get there by 11:30 am or else come after 1 o clock. read more

Johnny L.

14 years ago

Huge menu and everything is great. Staff is super friendly. I was there about 3 weeks ago and although I had no idea, I was overcharged for my order. The next time I came in, they remembered me, and took off from my bill what I had overpaid the last time. I thought that was really cool! read more

Mayra M.

11 years ago

The best place for pho in this side of town!!! I've tried other pho places but they are too pricey and not as good....I go there at least once a week and everything is great would definetly recommend if you want to try something new and yummy. read more

Dung C.

10 years ago

I've been coming here for the last 5 years. My family enjoyed every visit. We had mostly PH and fried rice. Those are my kids favorite dishes. If you are in the area, give it try. You might get hooked just like our family. LoL read more

Raul V.

13 years ago

this place is really good haha well because my brother knows the owners son haha since high school real nice play to eat. also nice family my brother has know the owners son since high school cool huh. read more

Arthur H.

122

11 years ago

Price is ok and taste is ok. The boss is funny, he always plays Chinese Kung Fu movies without captions and I doubt he understands at all. ^_^ read more

Jackson W.

11 years ago

Best Pho in Whittier! Pho Thai is a go to. Its packed during cold days during lunch times, but you can always call to do take out!

Ana C.

11 years ago

I love their food and service always friendly. Food is delicious i always order the 31 91 n 103. Highly recommended!!!!

Sherry C.

9 years ago

Good and cheap. One of the more authentic vietnamese food places in the area. It gets crowded cause it's good.

Ray N.

282

9 years ago

Great food and the friendliest people working!! I have become a regular!! Recommend the Luc Lac!! Yummy!!

Cheryl G.

10 years ago

Excellent service, great food!! The owners are wonderful people:-) We will definitely recommend read more

Lee K.

12 years ago

Authentic and cheap. Best combo and best pho you can find in the area. My favorite go-to spot.

Shawn W.

5 months ago

I come here all the time when in town. I live in Vancouver - this place reminds me of home.

Angelica C.

5 years ago

This is the best food and the owner is very nice and the staffs I recommend eating here

David G.

12 years ago

The food was tasty and the servings are good size. The place was very clean to.

Trenton B.

14 years ago

I really haven't found anything I don't like here. The staff is super friendly.

Alex C.

15 years ago

Vermicelli was very good but the broth in the pho is too sweet for me.

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