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Pho MDR

4.2 (482 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
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Addy K.

Cute pho place right off Washington (near 26 Beach). Parking can be tough but if you turn on Abbot Kinney, you can park in residential. The service was good and fast at taking order and checking on you. The tofu spring roll was tasty, loved the peanut dipping sauce and the broth for pho rare steak was clear and flavorful

Pho Rare Beef Loin NY - To Go
Maggie A.

Doordashed the Rare Beef Steak Pho - I live near Westwood and it was right after work so it took about 45 minutes. Quickly reheated up the broth in a pot since it had cooled down a bit after travel. Overall delicious and the broth was great! A little salty but the noodles, veggies, and noodles helped balance it out. Kept a little for leftovers and those help up well too! Doordash itself was great and came a lot sooner than anticipated. The store packaged it really well with a sticker/staple to keep everything secure - nothing spilled on the way over.

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Nicole M.

I loved the decor and vibe of this place. Very Venice beach but it's technically in Marina Del Rey. The waitress was very attentive and accommodating although I didn't need much. I went in about 7 pm and it wasn't busy. Just a few people there. The food was tasty. Not out of this world but average for a pho spot. Would I go back? Probably yes, if I couldn't find another spot. Pricey for a pho spot.

Pad See Ew
Tony S.

I have a simple test for pho. Once I try it somewhere, I observe my reaction every time I drive by. If i'm salivating, or suddenly craving it, then it's a hit, and a must try. If I'm not dripping saliva like a French Mastiff, then it's a pass. Pho MDR? Yeah... I crave it almost every time. The only thing stopping me from pulling over constantly is the parking situation--if there's not a spot out front, I keep going. (L.A. problems.) In the last month, I've been here six times. That should tell you everything. My go-to? The pho with rare beef loin. Simple, consistent, absolutely delicious. The broth is the star--rich and savory without being oily or heavy. Unlike a lot of pho joints where your bowl looks like it's been dunked in a fryer, this one's clean, comforting, and just hits the spot. It's reliable, dependable, and unlike my dating life... predictable. My other staple here? The Pad See Ew. It's a family favorite, and while not every pho spot nails it, this one does. It has that nostalgic street vendor flavor from the motherland. One bite, and I'm in Southeast Asia. Dessert? Mango sticky rice. Yes, yes--I know it's more Thai than Vietnamese. But do I care? No. Why? Because it's food porn, plain and simple.

PHO MDR Beef Combo
Edward W.

Service 4.6/5 Food 4.1/5 Value 4.25/5 A cute little spot right on Washington boulevard, which makes it really hard to park. I would suggest the neighborhoods for parking but pay attention to street signs! The food was pretty good. The most important thing for me in pho are the broth and meat. The broth was nice and flavorful, and I could definitely see myself drinking every bit of the soup. In my opinion however, there was not much meat, especially since they give you a huge bowl (and charge accordingly as well). At $18, I would expect just a bit more meat to where I didn't run out within the first couple bites. Otherwise, I love the vibe of the restaurant; it's definitely a cute date spot!

Expensive for small portions of food and little amount of meat , I ordered the combination pho which is cost me more than 28$ and there was 18% service added already not including the tips!! And i still feels hungry! like I wasted my money to leave unhappy and end up ordering something else from another place!!

Rare beef Pho
Esther C.

This place is so good ! First time here with my niece . She has Pho where she lives and she said this place is so good! Food was amazing I had surf and turf pho and niece had rare beef pho. Service was always with a smile Lisa is such a pleasure so sweet! Great seating and comfy. A must try! Oh yeah and the Thai tea yummy!

Ember B.

10/10 always. Not only is the pho amazing, but so is everything else. The pad see ew is some of the best around it's so flavorful. All of the apps are amazing too. The woman who runs the place (maybe the owner) is really sweet. Also love the vibes inside. Frequent customer and will continue to be!

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Stacey G.

I love this place everything is so tasty and fresh Ordered several times for delivery and this was my first time going in Love it worth the price

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Maureen M.

Love their MDR crispy wings. I don't like "soggy" wings and they are crispy and hot just right! Also nice bowl portion of PHO! The indoor vibe is kinda funky like with the red lighting and the art, the club music, street vibes etc. They also have mango rice that's good. Parking is on the street or on the side if you have it. Limited spots. About 8 tables inside so it's not big. 6 (four tops) and 2 (2 tops). There is a handicap ramp on the side entrance which helps if you have mobility challenges. The main front entrance has a high step (one step) and is narrow to get in. Definitely a "neighborhood". Mostly locals here. Also tried their Spicy Basil Fried Rice with Garlic Beef. One thing to note, no outside food or drink and no public restrooms. They also automatically add the tip to the bill at 18% and for parties 6+ is 20%. None of it is retained by the owner, 100% service charge goes to the staff working.

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Brandon L.

Great pho and atmosphere. It hits the spot on a cold night. I can't wait to go back for other soups

Pad Kee Mow
Ali M.

My friend and I decided to find a Vietnamese place to enjoy on a chilly day when I came across Pho MDR. I loved how cute it was from the outside, so we decided to give it a try. My first impressions were based off of how cute and fun the interior was. Definitely a warm and cozy vibe that my friend and I very much enjoyed. The dining area was a bit small, but we went later in the evening so we had no problem finding a table to dine at. For my beverage, I decided to order a Vietnamese Coffee as it's one of my all time favorite drinks to order at Vietnamese restaurants. Unfortunately, this was probably the worst one I've had. The coffee came with a hugeee amount of condensed milk on the clustered bottom so I made sure to shake it vigorously. Even mixed, it was way too sweet with almost no coffee flavor at all. I asked for more coffee on the side so I can balance it out but that didn't help, it was undrinkable. I didn't want to make a fuss so I just left it on the table and paid for it when it was time to leave. When it came to the dishes themselves, they were actually really flavorful and delicious. My friend ordered pho and she did enjoy it. I loved my noodles as well as they were well cooked and had nice flavor depth to it. In terms of service, this is where it fell quite short for me. My friend and I weren't too pleased that our appetizer came out the same time as our food, otherwise, we wouldn't have ordered it. It was very delicious nonetheless, but kind of a waste in this scenario. They also were out of mangos so we couldn't order dessert. Furthermore, the employee who picked up our check with our cards, took a significant amount of time to run them. She also ran the cards multiple times to the point where my card wouldn't work and my friend got multiple charges on her card. These extra charges were eventually canceled, but I have no idea what the cause of this was. We must've waited 10-15 minutes just to get our cards back. Additionally, a 18% service charge got added to our bill. Could be the reason why our service wasn't quite good, considering they get automatic 18% onto every bill. My friend and I weren't too pleased with this either. Overall, I loved the atmosphere and the quality of the food but everything else was quite disappointing. I don't believe my friend and I will return.

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2 months ago

Portions of pho are large and very filling with a perfect amount of meat. Best pho I've tried since living out here.

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13 days ago

Great pho and great service! My go to spot in the area! Great for the upcoming fall and winter seasons:)

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11 days ago

The food was amazing and the host was super friendly really cute inside as well. came here for a date and it was a really great time

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1 month ago

Great local Pho place love going here. Huge portions and tastes great! Fast and great service

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11 months ago

Super sweet staff and might go to pho spot on the west side. If you want a good home-cooked meal, this is the place to go.

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It's a busy night here, but service is great. this place always hits the spot, highly recommend. Yui is the best!!

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Ask the Community - Pho MDR

Does your company take phone orders? The phone line always gives a busy time 4 times before ending the call.

Hello, yes we do take phone orders. We only have 1 phone line so we may not always pick up the phone. Also we are closed from 2:30-4:30pm. At this time employees are on break and have been informed to enjoy their time off and not do any work.… 

Outdoor seating?we are a group of 10 (6 adults and 4 small children

Yes we do have patio Please make reservations

Do you serve tendons and tripe in your pho? do you have headcheese and pate for your banh mi?

They do not - I was confused when my combo beef had chicken and shrimp in it, but that's on me for not reading the menu and just assuming

Is there garlic in all your food?

Not in all of our food but yes In many dishes we use garlic.

Do you use MSG in the pho broth?

No MSG and gluten free for all of our Pho

What does MDR stand for?

Marina del Rey!

Is it organic?

No, it is not organic, but all our ingredients are clean and fresh sourced and additional safety measures are taken once ingredients arrive to our restaurant before serving. I hope you decide to try our food. Everything is extremely tasty and only… 

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4.0(1.5k reviews)
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Sparkling Rose in celebration of my anniversary.

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JM9 Kitchen - Grilled Chicken Steak (Black Pepper Sauce/Garlic Sauce/Teriyaki Sauce)

Grilled Chicken Steak (Black Pepper Sauce/Garlic Sauce/Teriyaki Sauce)

JM9 Kitchen - Food court seating area

Food court seating area

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4.6(318 reviews)
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Some basics: Family owned. Manned by 3-4 people max. Super small and cozy (only counter seats)…read more True Authentic Vietnamese. For the amount of demand from DoorDash orders, window side orders, and dine-in orders, the server took care of everyone in the timeliest of fashion with kindness, positivity, and max efficiency. Very impressed. 20/10 in service. Spring rolls super fresh and light. Peanut sauce wasn't too sweet and I liked the thicker consistency. Summer mango salad special...stellar. The combination of mango, calamari, shrimp, basil, and peanuts might be weird at first but it worked beautifully together for a fresh summer bite. Vietnamese ice coffee is rich, dark, and perfectly sweet. One of the best I've had in a while. Will be my go to Vietnamese spot in the westside. Highly recommend to those looking for a quality light and fresh meal.

Having lived with a Vietnamese family in my early life, I was really looking forward to trying this…read moreplace. I ordered a pork belly bahn mi sandwich to go. Super friendly guy took my order and gave me a glass of water. The restaurant was small, but had a very nice, clean vibe. The sandwich was supposed to have come with pickled daikon and carrots, along with cilantro. It came with lots and lots of carrots and a fair amount of jalapenos. There was no daikon that I could see or find, and maybe three sprigs of cilantro. If the carrots were pickled, they must have been pickled in the last ten minutes before I got them as there was no discernible flavor other than carrot. Although I went to eat the sandwich about fifteen minutes after I picked it up. It was very soggy. The meat was very much on the dry side, a bit greasy, but again, overall, pretty flavorless. It also seemed more like roast pork shoulder rather than pork belly. This sandwich is not something I would ever order again as I have had some very good bahn mi elsewhere. If I do come back, I will try one of the soups or salads or maybe a spring roll to see if my experience was just a one-off. Being generous, maybe they watered down the flavor profile to adapt to American tastes, but for me, especially considering the price, this sandwich was a complete failure. Very disappointing.

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Bun & Mi - Inside decor

Inside decor

Bun & Mi - Mango seafood plate

Mango seafood plate

Bun & Mi - Banh Mi

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Pho MDR - vietnamese - Updated October 2026

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