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My family and I have been coming here for years because the Pho is delicious. The service however recently has been very poor. The last couple times we've come to eat, we have asked to sit in a specific section where we can scoot our bench in due to our little one not being able to reach. Our time before last there was literally not one customer inside (there was a heat wave going on) and the server made a huge deal out of us asking to sit in our usual section. They huffed and puffed, went back and forth with us, then threw their hands in the air and said fine! We actually ended up leaving because of that interaction. It was going to be our last time going but it's our favorite place to eat so we gave it one last try tonight. Had the same problem with plenty of workers and room in the restaurant, we were upfront told no! And after sternly letting Raven know once again our reasoning, it was another attitude filled whatever fine. To top the night off, there was a long piece of steel in my son's soup from one of those scrubber sponges! Absolutely unacceptable. the service, hostility and foreign objects are not ok. Again this was our favorite pho spot till recently, so this post does not come lightly. They did comp our meal tonight, thank you, but that attitude needs to go.
The portions are decent and the food is fresh. The noodles have a unique taste though. Not bad, just different from every other pho restaurant I've eaten at. The noodles have a strong flavor when compared to other places. The prices for the pho are very reasonable and the service is fast. Great customer service, clean location and plenty of parking spaces.
Really enjoyed this place. Had it for the first time and was pleasantly surprised! The service was prompt and our server memorized our order. Loved the big wooden tables and benches, very accommodating for big groups (6ish people). Food: Had fried rice with orange chicken and the orange chicken was crispy and tasty. The fried rice had a good flavor for my picky self. Veggie pho with beef broth had plenty of noodles (fried tofu and plenty of al dente cooked veggies) and was piping hot and felt like the heat stayed throughout my meal (: Fried bananas were nicely paired with a lechera sauce. Great amount of sweetness and not too overwhelming!
Decided to have Vietnamese food for lunch so checked into one of my favorite restaurants, Pho May, located in Hawaiian Gardens, California. Anita, our regular server greeted us with a lovely smile and sat down at our regular table. . She is always so kind and helpful and generous. As always, the restaurant is clean And they have background music playing. This time we tried their tofu, spring rolls. My wife and I loved them, the tofu is fried and wrapped in a spring roll and is stuffed with noodles, basil, diced cucumbers and lettuce. We chose the sweet-and-sour sauce rather than the peanut sauce. Oh what a treat! Recommend this restaurant and giving it five stars !!
I haven't been here in so long, and because the weathers been cold and rainy lately...it was the perfect time to do so. The Pho is good and affordable and all their options from their apps to their rice dishes are just as good. I will say tho, I was unlucky to get seated away from counter view and staff view right in front of the window entrances, so that lead to not being attended to or no one to grab attention for service. We were kind of just stuck waiting until they came around the corner or we went out looking for them. Recommend avoiding seating to the left of the entrance if no other parties are there to get the better service.
I hadn't been to Pho May in a long time but I don't know the reason for my hiatus. Returning to Pho May reminded me of the delicious, authentic flavors and reasonable prices. I say reasonable bc they aren't cheap, but their flavor profiles support their pricing. We got an assortment of plates and each one of them were delicious. The staff was so attentive and managed to keep up with my toddler's demand of new utensil between chopsticks, forks, and spoons. They were so kind and patient. I like the wooden benches, I almost feel like I'm traveling to a hidden spot instead of being a few minutes from a main freeway. I would like to say I'll be adventurous and try more things on their menu but they've called my heart with their classic dishes and I know what I'll come for every single time. One little thing that made Pho May stand out from other pho places is that they provided a sides/condiments plate per person. No more fighting for limes or who gets half of the bean sprouts!
i ordered fried rice and orange chicken through Uber eats. I requested chopsticks upon arrival and the Mexican dude with glasses said, "it's only rice" What the hell does it matter what kind of food I ordered? the restaurant offers chopsticks and it's my preference to use chopsticks to eat with I don't understand the rude antagonizing discriminatory remark. he ended up giving me chopsticks, but will not be back
DO NOT GET FOOD HERE!!! There was a long strand of hair in my bean sprouts and the server didn't seem to care. The service here is terrible because the waiters give off an unfriendly vibe. The restaurant is darkly lit. Please save your money and don't go here
We Ordered pickup. We ordered chicken pho, veggie pho, and chicken wings. The pho is definitely big enough for 2 meals. The pho broth was a little different from what I'm used to, but still solid. I'd definitely order it again. Wings were good too, though the sauce was a bit on the sweet side for my taste. It's great that this spot is open late. There were quite a few people dining in, and the staff was friendly. My food was ready right when I got there, which I appreciated. We Will definitely return.
We like this spot cos it's one of the few places that closes late! I ordered something else other than my usual #37 bbq pork and wonton soup or crispy salmon! I tried the lemon grass chicken and rice-- it was fresh and good too. Fried eggrolls are yummy too!
Tried this place after a late session of pickleball game. Ordered their combination Pho which was good . Service was quick and efficient. I liked the ambience in there as it was quite spacious. Generally the pho places I've been too tend to be quite cramped but their tables had good room to comfortably fit 6. I also saw someone order a friend rice and it looked good. I was satisfied and will be back in future to try out other items when I am in the area. read more
This is a popular late night spot for pho in the area, and one of my favorite takeout spots. For appetizers, I love getting their fried egg rolls and fish sauce chicken wings. For pho, brisket is my personal go-to. Their broth is nice and salty flavored, perfect for cold days or when you're feeling under the weather. I have also tried their chow mein which was okay. Service is good, they have a QR code to order and pay if you prefer that way. Plenty of parking right up front. read more
5 days ago
My family and I have been coming here for years because the Pho is delicious. The service however recently has been very poor. The last couple times we've come to eat, we have asked to sit in a specific section where we can scoot our bench in due to our little one not being able to reach. Our time before last there was literally not one customer inside (there was a heat wave going on) and the server made a huge deal out of us asking to sit in our usual section. They huffed and puffed, went back and forth with us, then threw their hands in the air and said fine! We actually ended up leaving because of that interaction. It was going to be our last time going but it's our favorite place to eat so we gave it one last try tonight. Had the same problem with plenty of workers and room in the restaurant, we were upfront told no! And after sternly letting Raven know once again our reasoning, it was another attitude filled whatever fine. To top the night off, there was a long piece of steel in my son's soup from one of those scrubber sponges! Absolutely unacceptable. the service, hostility and foreign objects are not ok. Again this was our favorite pho spot till recently, so this post does not come lightly. They did comp our meal tonight, thank you, but that attitude needs to go. read more
1 day ago
The portions are decent and the food is fresh. The noodles have a unique taste though. Not bad, just different from every other pho restaurant I've eaten at. The noodles have a strong flavor when compared to other places. The prices for the pho are very reasonable and the service is fast. Great customer service, clean location and plenty of parking spaces. read more
3 months ago
Really enjoyed this place. Had it for the first time and was pleasantly surprised! The service was prompt and our server memorized our order. Loved the big wooden tables and benches, very accommodating for big groups (6ish people). Food: Had fried rice with orange chicken and the orange chicken was crispy and tasty. The fried rice had a good flavor for my picky self. Veggie pho with beef broth had plenty of noodles (fried tofu and plenty of al dente cooked veggies) and was piping hot and felt like the heat stayed throughout my meal (: Fried bananas were nicely paired with a lechera sauce. Great amount of sweetness and not too overwhelming! read more
14 days ago
Decided to have Vietnamese food for lunch so checked into one of my favorite restaurants, Pho May, located in Hawaiian Gardens, California. Anita, our regular server greeted us with a lovely smile and sat down at our regular table. . She is always so kind and helpful and generous. As always, the restaurant is clean And they have background music playing. This time we tried their tofu, spring rolls. My wife and I loved them, the tofu is fried and wrapped in a spring roll and is stuffed with noodles, basil, diced cucumbers and lettuce. We chose the sweet-and-sour sauce rather than the peanut sauce. Oh what a treat! Recommend this restaurant and giving it five stars !! read more
I haven't been here in so long, and because the weathers been cold and rainy lately...it was the perfect time to do so. The Pho is good and affordable and all their options from their apps to their rice dishes are just as good. I will say tho, I was unlucky to get seated away from counter view and staff view right in front of the window entrances, so that lead to not being attended to or no one to grab attention for service. We were kind of just stuck waiting until they came around the corner or we went out looking for them. Recommend avoiding seating to the left of the entrance if no other parties are there to get the better service. read more
I hadn't been to Pho May in a long time but I don't know the reason for my hiatus. Returning to Pho May reminded me of the delicious, authentic flavors and reasonable prices. I say reasonable bc they aren't cheap, but their flavor profiles support their pricing. We got an assortment of plates and each one of them were delicious. The staff was so attentive and managed to keep up with my toddler's demand of new utensil between chopsticks, forks, and spoons. They were so kind and patient. I like the wooden benches, I almost feel like I'm traveling to a hidden spot instead of being a few minutes from a main freeway. I would like to say I'll be adventurous and try more things on their menu but they've called my heart with their classic dishes and I know what I'll come for every single time. One little thing that made Pho May stand out from other pho places is that they provided a sides/condiments plate per person. No more fighting for limes or who gets half of the bean sprouts! read more
3 months ago
i ordered fried rice and orange chicken through Uber eats. I requested chopsticks upon arrival and the Mexican dude with glasses said, "it's only rice" What the hell does it matter what kind of food I ordered? the restaurant offers chopsticks and it's my preference to use chopsticks to eat with I don't understand the rude antagonizing discriminatory remark. he ended up giving me chopsticks, but will not be back read more
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DO NOT GET FOOD HERE!!! There was a long strand of hair in my bean sprouts and the server didn't seem to care. The service here is terrible because the waiters give off an unfriendly vibe. The restaurant is darkly lit. Please save your money and don't go here read more
1 year ago
We Ordered pickup. We ordered chicken pho, veggie pho, and chicken wings. The pho is definitely big enough for 2 meals. The pho broth was a little different from what I'm used to, but still solid. I'd definitely order it again. Wings were good too, though the sauce was a bit on the sweet side for my taste. It's great that this spot is open late. There were quite a few people dining in, and the staff was friendly. My food was ready right when I got there, which I appreciated. We Will definitely return. read more
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We like this spot cos it's one of the few places that closes late! I ordered something else other than my usual #37 bbq pork and wonton soup or crispy salmon! I tried the lemon grass chicken and rice-- it was fresh and good too. Fried eggrolls are yummy too! read more
1 year ago
3 stars if it's day light. 4 stars if it's after 11pm. Food is okay and don't expect much in terms of service. But they are open late and much better than what is typically open at that hour, really hits the spot. read more
1 year ago
Edit: Editing to add that upon seeing our receipt it says I ordered "#48 Stir Fried rice noodle (Pad Thai). This is NOT what I ordered but appears to be what they brought me, despite pointing to #46 on the menu while ordering and when we were asking what happened to the veggies. Accuracy is important! I was wanting something fresh and healthy for dinner. The online photos looked very good so we headed to Pho May. The good - friendly service and seating from Manuel. Also, the fried green bean appetizer was phenomenal and came out fast and hot. The booths are very large but... (see below) Not great - husband's shrimp fried rice was just the shrimp and rice. The tase was OK, but no veggies, no sprinkles of green onion (which was in the photo), no sprinkles of cilantro, nothing. The bad - I ordered based on the other photos I saw, including the one on THEIR OWN website and menu. I've posted photos below, a couple from other Yelp reviewers, and I'll let you guess which one was mine. (The leftovers, I split with my husband and ate it because I was hungry.) It wasn't terrible, but where are all the fresh veggies, where's the color?? Produce is inexpensive so I don't know why they would not prepare the dish as it's represented in their own photos. We called a nearby waiter, pointed at #46 on the menu and asked "where are the vegetables" and the person said "it's cilantro" and brought us a bowl of washed cilantro. Okaaaayyyyy.... Without the veggies, the food was heavy and sticky. Also the benches at the booths have zero cushion. We weren't there long but sitting was still very uncomfortable. Based on this visit, we will not return nor would recommend to anyone. I usually write nothing but stellar reviews and normally say nothing if the experience was bad. But I feel I need to show the difference in what I ordered vs what I received. read more
11 months ago
3 months ago
01/07/24 First time here and wow. This place is so good, the aroma stayed in my hair and clothes until the next day lol. For starters, we ordered the #8 Fried Egg Rolls-Ground Pork, egg paper, taro, wood ear mushrooms, onions, noodle. Fried to perfection. It wasn't too soft and chewy like some eggrolls but not too hard where it just falls apart. The crunch was magnificent. Next, we ordered the #2 Chicken Wings in Fish Sauce. Again, fried to perfection. If you've seen my rave review on Phoung Trang's garlic chicken wings, well these wings are runner up. So flavorful, juicy and delicious! Next up was the #7 Shrimp Spring Rolls. I'm not a big fan of spring rolls but these were good. The peanut dipping sauce was made it for me. So good. My husband ordered #28 Seafood Pho. It looked good and was a big portion because he usually finishes it but he didn't here. Overall 10/10. Great food and fast service. Will definitely be back for more. read more
11 months ago
This might definitely be one of my favorite pho spots. They have really great service. Are super quick and efficient. The staff is really kind. And the food obviously is absolutely delicious. As far as the ambiance; super chill and really love that it's open so late. (also really quick sidenote, I have terrible social anxiety, and this is one of the only places I feel comfortable eating by myself) read more
3 months ago
6 months ago
honestly rlly loved this place until there was a roach under the table. I felt disgusted. The excuse they gave was unexpected because "the trash is near" the trash was not near the restaurant. This is just disgusting. All we got was a 10% discount. We said we didn't wanna eat anymore and left. This isnt just a small roach this is huge. read more
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Two of my friends and I ate here on a brisk Saturday night and we were craving some warm authentic pho. The restaurant wasn't super busy yet at 8PM, so we were immediately seated (Although it got busier at 8pm when more groups and families came to eat here for dinner). I am fond of their ambiance with dimmed lights that matched their tall booth seats and their black bowls and plates. Their menu is only viewable by scanning a QR code printed on a paper with a sheet protector sleeve. When we were ready to order, we called one of the waiters and they kindly took our orders. I ordered their Veggie Pho (with Vegetarian broth). Our orders were ready within 10-15 minutes and I was truly impressed with the staff's promptness and food presentation. On the first sip, the vegetarian pho was truly flavor packed with a variety of crisp vegetable, diced tofu and natural umami flavor. I tried other pho places that serve vegetarian pho and so far, Pho May is my favorite place serving it uniquely in Hawaiian Gardens. I kinda wish the noodles were not cut short, but it's no biggie. The chopped green onion added more flavor and texture to the pho itself. According to my friend who ordered the Beef Combination Pho, it was flavorful, therapeutic and felt relieved after eating most of it. She couldn't finish her order, so she decided to make it to-go. Payment at the end was easy since the waiters have a card reader were you automatically choose your preferred tip without having to use a pen/pencil and calculate it yourself. We were finished within an hour and Pho May Hawaiian Gardens is now one of my favorite authentic Pho spots in the area. read more
2 years ago
Continued to amaze me always. Love this place to bits. Been going here for years and it never disappoints! Super friendly staff and fast service, and they're open late! It's the best pho around for an affordable price as well! When you come here you're gonna feel welcomed and at home with a very warm safe atmosphere. I love pho may's beef ball pho most but each and every one of their pho bowls are amazing! I love pho may & and hope you do too read more
1 year ago
I would have enjoyed my food except that they did not have the AC on. I ordered my fave Viet dish Bo Luc Lac. Their version is savory and would have been great if the beef had not been chewy. The pho was good though. read more
10 months ago
5 months ago
Perfect spot with large amount of options to eat. This, along its ample seating and parking, allows it to compliment and serve any size of party. Its furnishing and lighting certainly allow it to shine in its local area. Unfortunately, the Pho was very lackluster and reminded me more of a heavy ramen broth than Pho. There are notes that are missing here that are essential for any Pho. A pho should be delicious and savory on it's own without the need for hosin or siracha. The service was quick and friendly, and they certainly deserve more stars for their effort. However, it will be sometime before I give this spot another shot. read more
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