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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.

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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

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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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12 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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5 months ago

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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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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Been wanting to check out Variable Cafe for so long! Was extra excited to see the Yelp Top places…read moreto eat trophy at their counter :) Out of everything I tried, the coconut shrimp was supreme. Second fave was the drunk cauliflower. And then the tikka masala. The Tikka was still good but maybe not exactly what I was expecting - very veggie heavy plate. They have so many more items on their menu I'd love to try. Oh and the teas come in a really cute beaker setup, and they can make to your desired sweetness. It's a cute little spot, space is clean, and they have a bathroom for customers. There's a small parking lot in the shopping center where you can park for free too, yay!

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3.8(271 reviews)
2.7 mi•Westchester
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Great Taste and friendly service. When choosing pho, I like…read morethe ability to choose my own proteins (instead of pre-determined for me.) Pho portion is generous and satisfying. Pho broths a perfectly balanced - not salty or sugary. No alcohol available at Playa Vista location. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Very clean ambient.

This place was probably one of the worst pho places I ever had. Came here with 3 people on a Sunday…read moreafternoon because it was raining and my boyfriend wanted soup. We wanted somewhere close to our hotel so we saw this place. I hoped that having 4 stars it be good but perhaps not...There is no parking lot so you have to park on the street. The store itself was on the smaller side but it didn't seem too busy. There was some seating and it looked decent inside. There were only 4 tables that were being occupied. You order at the counter first. We both got the pho with brisket and meatballs only difference was my boyfriend got the thin noodles and I got the thick noodles. ($15.70/each) I thought it was different they offered that. I asked for tendon in my bowl and she said they ran out of that. I feel like they should have a sign to mark on the menu for that. We choose a table and they serve it to you. We waited about 10-15 mins and got our food. I asked the girl which one was my bowl and she didn't even know. So we had to figure it out ourselves. Luckily, they got the orders right. I noticed on the tables they didn't have anything else other than paper chopsticks. There was no spoons, napkins or sauces. I asked the waitress for spoons and she said that she needed to wait till the basket of utensils was clean. So the whole time we never got our spoons. We were just eating our noodles with chopsticks and drinking the soup from the bowl. We didn't even get NAPKINS! My boyfriend had to steal sauce bottles from another table after they left. I will say they at least brought out the vegetables and herbs. But there wasn't a lot. The broth was lacking so bad. It tasted so bland. I kept trying to put sauces like hoisin to enhance the flavor but that didn't even work. The meat was okay nothing crazy. They didn't even give us water cups. My friend was dying of water, so she eventually got up and asked the cashier for water cup and napkins. We pretty much got those at the end. I saw that 5 people came in after we got our food and were standing around the restaurant waiting for their orders. You can tell they were short staffed and back up like crazy. I understand that Labor Day weekend is busy but it was insane how bad it was. The waitress didn't even check up on us. The only reason why I gave it 2 stars is because we got our food in a decent amount of time. If it would have been longer on top of everything else, it would have been one star for sure.

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1.6 mi•Mar Vista
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It's kind of hilarious that I've actually mistaken this place for another place. I had to double…read moretake to make sure it was the right one because I remembered it being somewhere else. But I was glad I came to this place. Love the atmosphere. It was energetic, a bit loud, and has a cooled retro night bar with neon signs. The alcohol display behind the bar was a spectacular view/design. It's high, making it looking pretty against the dim backdrop. We ordered four dishes, Dan Dan Mian, sichuan eggplant, chili wonton, and duck bao. The Dan Dan was unique. I didn't expect it to be spicy like all the other ones I've tried. But it was amazing! All of them were! Reservations are strongly recommended since it gets filled up pretty easily. Lastly, I want to give our waiter, Peter, a huge shoutout for being so attentive and engaging. He was on top of it! Great energy and very friendly.

Little Fatty has been on my list and I took my chance when I was recently in the area. The…read morerestaurant does not have a parking lot but metered parking in the front that ends at 8pm during weekdays. The restaurant was pretty empty on that Tuesday night. There must have been 3-4 parties. That night the hostess divided diners and bar patrons between the "two rooms" (the restaurant has a bar in the middle that divided the room.) We let the hostess know that we were a party of two and she seated us between two large groups in the "other" room. It was weird seating to say the least. Our table was at the curve or the booth seating and was too close to another seated party. You needed to squeeze in to get to the booth seat and my +1 volunteered to scoot in a tight pathway. Because we were between the two groups, it was extremely loud. The restaurants aesthetic is really hip. I don't remember the space at the entrance, but the room that we were in had an eye catching mural and the booth area that we were seated in made a face (with the wall being a pair of eyes and the two long booth seats meeting to make a nose.) Unfortunately, lighting was very low and I could barely see the dishes for the second half of the meal. Food was tasty. We ordered the XO fatty noodle (no bean sprouts), orange chicken and Sichuan eggplant. Everything came out hot once they were ready. I had to hold back from eating all of the orange chicken. The XO noodles, not sure if it was because we customized the dish, was too salty though.. Staff were calm to expressionless. Person who came for the bill was wiping our table while we were packing our leftovers. I didn't appreciate how they stayed with us when we were paying on their handheld machine. Overall, I enjoyed the food, but did not have the best dine in experiences.

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Pho MDR - vietnamese - Updated October 2026

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