It's our first time ever try this place. The food is amazing and generous. The service is excellent, especially Kevin, he is very attentive and took a really good care of me and my husband. read more

Pho Nic - Pho Combination - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

This place was packed during dinner. We had a party of 9 and waited about 20 minutes. We ordered Hainan chicken rice and chicken Pho. The best meal yet! So simple yet so good. Both chicken dishes were served on the side. It's chewy, tender and poached to perfection. The rice had the chicken broth flavor. Came with a side of broth which tasted clean and fresh. The sauce is what elevated the flavors. Chicken and rice came with 3 sauces, the ginger scallion, sweet soy sauce and a spicy hot sauce. The chicken pho came with ginger fish sauce. We enjoyed the Hainan chicken rice so much that we ordered another plate for take out for my mother to try. You can't go wrong with either dishes. Food came out fast too! read more

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Overall, the chicken pho misses the mark. The broth suffers from a cloudy appearance and a muted flavor profile. Additionally, the side of steamed chicken thighs and wings is chewy, but the biggest flaw is the excessive sesame oil, which masks the meat's appetizing natural aroma. Quiet ambience. The service is okay. read more

I decided to give this restaurant a third try because apparently I enjoy giving restaurants multiple opportunities to prove me wrong. I really wanted to see if the famous Hainan chicken special would finally live up to all the hype. My second visit was actually great--the beef pho was excellent. And judging by what everyone else was eating, I wasn't the only one who thought so. At 8 p.m., most of the tables around me were happily slurping away at beef pho. Apparently, the customers already know what's good. This time, I was told they were out of the Hainan chicken. However, they had enough white meat chicken to make a bowl of chicken pho. I had just finished working out and was hungry, so I decided not to start a second workout by driving somewhere else. I accepted the offer. Unfortunately, the chicken pho was still not the star of the show. The first time I had it, the broth was so bland it tasted like someone had introduced hot water to a chicken bone and called it a day. This time was definitely better, but it was still nowhere close to the "most savory broth" being advertised on Instagram. The fish sauce was also way too sweet. No lemon was provided, but fortunately I was at home and had fresh limes growing in my garden. The lime basically came in as the emergency rescue team and made the sauce edible. Now, let's talk about the chicken wings. I've ordered the lemon pepper wings here twice before, and BOTH times they were outstanding--4.5 stars all day long. So naturally, I thought, "Why not try the garlic wings this time?" Well, the garlic wings were a disaster. They were so hard and dry that I genuinely wondered if they had been fried, cooled, and then given a second career as chicken jerky. I could barely eat them. My husband, who apparently has Fred Flintstone teeth, somehow managed to finish the entire plate. To be fair, the restaurant was jam-packed at 8 p.m., so clearly plenty of people love this place--and I can understand why. There are definitely things here that I would order again. Beef pho: 4.5 stars Lemon pepper fried chicken: 4.5 stars Chicken pho: Not for me, sorry only 3 stars Garlic wings: My husband's teeth give them a higher rating than I would. I would absolutely come back for the beef pho and lemon pepper chicken. But if I'm craving chicken pho/noodles, I'll stick with my two favorites: A Nu Quán in the GG area and Ghiền Mì Gà on Bolsa avenue. Three tries later, I think I've finally figured out what I like here. read more

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Took my parents her for a early dinner on a friday around 4pm. Got seated right away, but took them a minute to take our orders. We ordered the Pho nic which comes with spare rib bone, Haianese Chicken and sizzling surf and turf pepper rice. Both my parents really like the pho and Haianese chicken. Lots of meat in the pho, especially with the spare rib, and they loke the pho broth. The Haianese chicken delicious dipping sauce, tender and juicy chicken. Both my parents said they would come back for the pho wnd chicken dish. I ordered the sizzling surf and turf pepper rice. I did not like the dish plus its expensive with a prie of $32. I wish you could order the beef medium rare, the sizzle plate is really hot so it easily over cooks the meat, i felt the dish needed some type of sauce as well. Presentation wise, the dish looks really good, taste wise, not for me. read more

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This place has really good chicken pho! The soup and broth tasted very fresh and clean! It is def a must get here and what they are known for. They give you ample amount of chicken, broth, and soup. The dipping sauce used for their chicken is also good. My husband got the vermicelli with pork and that was also really good. Their egg rolls are crispy. However, the pork was a little dry and fatty. We want to try the chicken one next time. I've also tried their beef pho here. It is not as good as the chicken pho. The place gets really busy for lunch time especially on a weekend. But service is very fast. read more

Pho Nic - Vermicelli - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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Been here twice now, plus one DoorDash. We've been trying to find a new pho spot since our old spot went away. This place was pretty good, I really liked their pho broth as well as their hainan chicken. It gets really busy during lunch, tells you how popular it is. Our second trip though, they messed up our orders a bit; they somehow didn't get half of the orders in, and when they finally did, they added cilantro to everything when we asked them not to. Not a huge turnoff but I'd take off one star for now. I'll for sure be back so we'll see. Their chili sauce though! It's spicy, so don't dump a chunk into your broth like I did. read more

We came back to try the chicken rice dish and chicken pho. Called in to order for takeout was quick and efficient. I appreciate that they asked how I wanted the chicken with or without bones. The chicken rice dish was great. Chicken and rice were hot and tasty. The sauce was good however I prefer the ginger fish sauce more. Chicken pho was good as well however they used reg pho noodles not fresh one. read more

Pho Nic - Nice package for takeout orders. - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

We came here on Friday night and the place so crowded and luckily we don't have to wait before the storm. The hainanese chicken rice and pho Nic combo both were flavorful. The place very clean and bright. Great place for a bowl of pho and other dishes. read more

Pho Nic - Pho Nic combo and Hainanese chicken. - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Our servers, Kevin and Kien, were phenomenal from start to finish. They were attentive, warm. They made us feel genuinely welcomed. If you're looking for superb Vietnamese cuisine that is AUTHENTIC and paired with top-tier service, this place is a must-visit. The ambiance was relaxing and busy which makes it wonderful. People are laughing and enjoying their food. The food was so good we had to eat first before the pictures. We had to order extra to go! read more

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Ive been to Pho nic probably more than 20 times , staple dish: Hainanese chicken rice. I have tried this dish at so many restauranr, and I gotta say, Pho Nic set a different standard for this dish in OC area. Deboned chicken, meat is juicy and tender, the dish comes with three different sauce for you to choose. Some place only give a few pieces for deboned chicken but Pho Nic protion is fullfilling. The rice is cooked in chicken broth and ginger so its very flavorful. I also tried their Pho, its pretty decent, 4/5. Vermicilli noodle: 3.7/5. I like the Cha Gio. However the meat seasoning is not my favorite, its still good quality though. Entree dish: recommend: Nic Wonton Overall, a very staple chicken rice place and my grandma approved! read more

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Hands down, Pho Nic is my favorite spot for hainanese chicken in Irvine. They are always consistently good. I always get the dark meat only ($1.00 extra). The chicken is silky with a trio of sauces. I love the ginger scallion and the sweet soy sauce. I usually don't eat the chicken skin, but again, it's so silky here that I just gobble it up. The pho is pretty good too. And they do not skimp on the protein. I find it to be very reasonably priced. You can make your own bowl with 4 toppings for $14.00. I really wanted to gate keep this place, but alas, they deserve their flowers just in the chicken alone! read more

Pho Nic - Pho - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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This is one of your classic Pho houses that you can expect great tasting broth, tender meat, and bouncy noodles. It definitely hit the spot after a hangover. I recommend trying it. read more

Was pretty packed going at around 7:30-8:00 on a Sunday evening. Went as a party of 6 and was seated in 5 minutes. I ordered the chicken pho and was super pleasantly surprised by the chicken on the side which was very tender and well cooked, the broth which was very flavorful which put tasting too much like MSG, and the noodles which were cooked perfectly (just enough chewiness). I will say some of my friends ordered a chicken rice dish which was dry and unflavorful so my review is solely based on the pho. Overall fast service and good quality. I would definitely come back! read more

Pho Nic - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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Came here with family and friends for lunch and it was pretty busy. It was located in the Costco plaza so parking always sucks. There's a good amount of seating but for bigger parties, it's a bit a of a wait. Place has good lighting and is clean. Staff is friendly and gives you a decent amount of time to order. We got the pho tai and hainan chicken plate. Both were good and tasty and kids enjoyed it. The hainan chicken came with 3 sauce and had good flavors for the chicken and rice. The pho broth was flavorful as well. Appetizers were decent. Drinks were ok. Nothing special or different from other places. We were hungry so we didn't have much pictures other than the hainan plate. Note: Tip is also include in party of 6 or more. Check your receipt when paying. read more

Pho Nic - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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Been here a few times already for lunch already and it's a good reliable places when we want something comforting and filling! The bowls always comes out consistently presentable too, especially for such quick service. And I've come only for lunch and so far always lucky to get a table We usually order the Hainan chicken rice and one pho to share between the two of us, and that ends up being the perfect amount. The chicken is soft, the rice is flavorful. The soup also hits the spot, especially before adding all the fresh herbs and bean sprouts on the side. Portions are quite generous, the flavors clean and comforting, and everything arrives fast without feeling rushed. Now our easy lunch rotation spot! read more

Pho Nic - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I really like the Hainan Chicken Rice and the Nic Pho Which include the back rib chicken is very tender, but not over cooked Pho Broth is very flavorful and brisket, Tendon, rib is good as well When I came, the restaurant were packed, but the wait was not bad, around 15 mons The staff is well-trained as you can see by their friendly and quick service 5 Star Well Deserved read more

Pho Nic - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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This is conveniently located in a Costco plaza so parking is a little hard. We went on a Wednesday for lunch and it was crowded but the wait time to get seated was fairly quick, more or less than 10 minutes. The restaurant looks clean and has a very relaxed ambiance. We ordered: - spring rolls which was just ok, nothing special - pho nic which was loaded with meat and a huge beef rib which was unfortunately not that tender. But the broth tasted clean and flavorful - lastly, chicken pho which unfortunately had HAIR on it. Although they replaced it, the management should mandate employees who work in the kitchen to wear hairnets (you could see them preparing food in the kitchen and they obviously aren't wearing one). read more

Pho Nic - Pho Nic and chicken - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

The food was on point here! My chicken pho was impeccable. From the silky sliced pieces of chicken perfectly cooking on the side to the perfectly cooked pho noodles. Everyone loved their beef and special pho. Sizzling steak and surf and turf were also well loved. Fries and garlic wings were also delicious and good the next day. Service was amazing. Ambiance also good. Thank you Pho Nic! read more

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Clean restaurant! That Hainanese chicken is not to be messed with! Awesome pho too! Easy parking and good location (next to Costco)!

This will be my go-to for Hainanese Chicken! The dish is more of Singaporean-Malaysian style. It's similar to Ipoh restaurant in Alhambra but it's less oily, which I prefer. The food came out super fast, like less than 5 minutes after I ordered. They are super packed during weekday lunch. It seems like lots of workers come here during their lunch time. Weekends of course has long line, unfortunately. read more

Pho Nic - Garlic Wings Rice Platter / @tableformin - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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I honestly didn't expect to have such good Hainan chicken at a pho spot, but wow--it was so good! The chicken was tender, flavorful, and definitely hit the spot. I also got the fresh spring rolls, and they were nicely packed with a really tasty peanut sauce. The lychee rose tea was another surprise. It was super refreshing, and I loved that it had real lychee pieces at the bottom to enjoy at the end. Everything tasted fresh, and you can tell they put care into the food. I came for the Hainan chicken, but now I actually want to come back and try their pho. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Pho Nic - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Consistently good pho with generous portion of meat! My dad has enjoyed the Hainan chicken here as well. It's in a Costco plaza so the parking lot is busy during peak times. read more

Pho Nic - Pho with brisket, tendon, and beef ball - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I've been to Pho Nic and couple times and tried both their Pho Nic (classic beef pho with rib bone) and the Pho Chicken. Overall, both are good choices if you're craving a bowl of hot Pho, especially on a cold day. The broth in both bowls was well-seasoned and rich. The meat on the beef rib bone was tender and came off the bone almost on its own while the chicken (even the white meat) was really juicy and tender. The service both times I went was great. Waiters were attentive and food came out decently quickly. The store has a fair amount of tables inside only, but turnover is pretty quick so there isn't really a long wait. read more

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This is my go-to lunch spot near work. The wait times to get seated, place an order, and eat are pretty short, so I can easily grab a bowl of pho and finish within my one-hour lunch break. The only downside is the parking situation. Since it's located in the same plaza as Costco, finding a parking spot can be a challenge, especially during peak hours. I appreciate that they take Apple Pay and offer a QR code system for ordering, which makes the whole process quick and convenient. It feels very modern and efficient. So far, I've mainly stuck to their Hainan chicken and rice and the build-your-own pho, and both have been solid choices. The prices are reasonable. There are cheaper options out there, but I'd have to drive farther, and when I'm craving pho during lunch, I don't have much time to spare. read more

Pho Nic - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Usually come for the pho and chicken wings but finally got the Hainan chicken and it is very very good. The red ginger sauce is spicier than most which I appreciate the kick. Comparable to speciality places that only sell that dish. I continue to love this pho nic!! read more

Pho Nic - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

We came for lunch and I got the chicken rice. Chicken was perfectly cooked, food was bomb. Would definitely come back read more

Restaurant is nice and clean. Staff is nice as well. As for the food I really liked it. I had the hainan chicken and thought it was really solid tbh. The three sauces were all solid imo, all with a different flavor. I like the middle sauce on the chicken combined with one of the sauces on the side. The rice had the color but lacked the actual chicken rice flavor. Still really solid all together! read more

One of the best chicken pho in OC! . The broth is clean and the chicken is so tasty. I come here whenever I am craving healthy and clean/lean proteins. read more

My wife loves the hunan chicken. My granddaughter loves the vermicelli noodles and build your own pho! I think you will love it. read more

Came in for a weekday lunch after having a decent bowl of pho ga (chicken pho) several months back. It was crowded with a few groups waiting outside but we got seated fairly quickly. Decided to get the pho ga again and received my food pretty quickly as well. I was enjoying my meal until a few bites in when I spotted a single strand of hair in my plate of chicken. I brought this to a server's attention, he inspected it, and took it away without a single word. A few minutes later, he came back with a new plate of chicken, set it down, and walked away, again without saying anything. I understand that restaurant food is prepared by humans and these things happen sometimes, but not even verbally acknowledging the issue or apologizing for it is crazy. Grow a pair. The only reason I'm not leaving a one star review is because the chicken is actually cooked well here. But needless to say, I won't be back. read more

I met a friend here at lunchtime on a weekday. When we arrived the place was packed with only one table available which we snagged. Our waiter was all business, understandably too busy for friendly chit chat; just get the order and quickly move on. My friend was in the mood for pho, which is why we were here (my friend proclaimed the pho here was fantastic) but I wasn't in the mood for anything soupy or noodley. I just ordered a couple of appetizers - deep fried eggrolls and cream cheese wontons - along with a Thai tea. The Thai tea was perfection; it doesn't get any better than that. The egg rolls were crunchy-delicious and the wontons were equally crunchy-delicious if not more so. The sweet and sour sauce was superb and enhanced the flavor of the wontons as I gave each one a good dip. While I might not have gotten the full Pho Nic experience, I can say that their appetizers are excellent. read more

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Yelp recommended Pho Nic as I was browsing for a place to eat near Fountain Valley. They are located in a strip mall next to Costco in Fountain Valley, so expect parking to be difficult. Overall, I was disappointed. The food didn't really stand out, but it wasn't shabby either. It's okay. Hainanese Chicken Rice - 2.5/5. I have incredibly high standards for this dish, since I grew up with it and it's still my favorite. Rice is a core part of Hainanese Chicken Rice, and most people miss it. Pho Nic's chicken rice is starchy, lumpy, and lacks the fragrance and taste expected of a good Hainanese Chicken Rice. The chicken wasn't too bad. The poached meat is tender and has a lovely, subtle ginger and scallion flavor. But I wish there were a bit more chicken flavor. The chicken skin has a slightly rubbery texture, but it's good overall. The chicken soup isn't as clear as I would like. It has a reasonably strong star anise and clove flavor, which I don't quite like - but it's subjective, I usually prefer my chicken soup clear and has more chicken flavor. Vermicelli Bowl - 3/5. We had it with tofu and shrimp. It's not bad. The tofu, the dish's highlight, was deep-fried to a nice crisp. Overall, the dish was okay. read more

Pho Nic - Hainanese Chicken Rice - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

this place is mid. I had really high hopes because my aunt kept raving about it to my mom. Unfortunately, my aunt let us down with this one. It is located in a busy shopping center due to its proximity to costco. There is a lot of parking, but it gets packed. When you walk in they greet you immediately and direct you to a table. The restaurant was packed. I thought this was a good sign. I also like to ask the staff what is popular and their go to menu item - unfortunately, the server we had provided no input or helpful insight. We went with their Hainanese Chicken rice plate and pho. The food came out so quickly we barely finished ordering what we wanted and it was coming to the table. Pho was okay. Soup was bland , but thankfully it came with that dipping sauce because that was the only source of flavor. Rice place was more of the same note. Bland rice boiled with chicken water and chicken that you needed to drench in the sauces they provide. overall, I probably would not go again. The problem for them being located in fountain valley is there's a better spot at every corner. read more

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I had a vietnamese coffee here and it was really good. I was sad to hear that they don't serve Bánh Mì sandwiches here. read more

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I think I am addicted to their hainan chicken plate. First I order the goi cuon appetizer (best in class). - Dipping sauce is a little thin but that's ok - Mix in sriarcha sauce - A great way to start your meal Then the hainan chicken comes out next. - I always get double the scallion sauce, and 1 red chili (no soy sauce - just too salty) - The portion of chicken is generous; garnished with sesame oiled sliced scallions, 2 slices of fresh cucumber and 2 slices of tomato - The rice is made with broth (SO GOOD); it's a loose rice (eat it with a spoon) - It also comes with a small side soup with scallions (it might be made of chicken boullion, not all bone broth) They always oblige me with more soup. I used to order the large $4 bowl. But now tryna order the smaller $2 bowl. And they are kind enough to give me some do chua (a pickled element). Place is always clean, service is solid. They have other dishes I would like to try one day, after I OD on the Hainan Chicken. - read more

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Đồ ăn quá chậm. Người lớn ăn xong rồi mà trẻ con vẫn đói meo Gọi phở gà đùi thì hết. Đành ăn Phở bò nguội ngắt Mình sẽ không quay lại! read more

Pho Nic - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Reliable Lunch Spot - Great Hainanese Chicken Rice & Solid Pho Came in for lunch with a group of 6 on a Saturday and only had a short wait, pretty impressive since Pho Nic is usually hopping. The Hainanese Chicken Rice was the star of the show, super tender chicken, fragrant oily rice, and that addictive ginger and chilli sauce. Honestly one of the best I've had around Orange County. The Pho Combination and Pho Shrimp & Veggie were very tasty too, broth was flavorful, and the portions are generous. Deep-fried egg rolls were crispy and perfect for sharing. Service was quick and friendly, and with the 18% service charge already added for our party of 6, everything still felt reasonably priced for the quality. If you're in Fountain Valley and craving Hainanese chicken rice or a solid bowl of pho for lunch, this is an easy recommendation. Already planning my next visit! read more

Pho Nic - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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ORDERS: - Hainan Chicken Rice - Pho Nic: Rib Bone - Pho Tai - Golden Garlic Wings - Sizzling Ribeye Pepper Rice - Sweet Potato Truffle Fries - Soda Chanh Awesome food! Very tasty and well seasoned. Good portions too! Cooked well and overall delicious! Friendly staff and good service. Will come back to try other dishes. read more

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Solid spot for a variety of viet and viet fusion dishes! Popping during lunch and dinner time! Even on a weekday 3 dishes can be $45, but we are super full Spring rolls 4/5 Not too skimpy on the pork and not too heavy on the vermicelli, they don't break apart when you bite into them. the sauce is pretty good, a nice balance of hoisin + peanut butter. I like adding sriracha in mine. I just don't like bean sprouts, so I'll have to request them to remove them from the rolls. Hainan chicken $18 or so after tax ; 4/5 Lots of protein! I was quite full after I ate all the chicken. Rice isn't my fav compared to other spots, it's less chicken-y than I'd like. Sauces are fine, my fav one is the soy and ginger one. Their spicy one packs quite a punch! For the price, this dish is solid and very consistent. Garlic wings 4/5 Got this on another occasion and they're quite tasty. Not super small nor super fried, nice balance of flavor without needing additional carbs. Sizzling rice with steak/chicken 4/5 Great to share and lots of flavor! A better version of pepper lunch. Beef pho 4/5 Can choose 4 meats for ~$14 is a steal in this economy. It reminds me of the pho I used to eat when I was younger. Bae really likes it, it's solid for the price with lots of noodles and lots of beef. Tofu spring rolls 3/5 I was curious, but these are not my cup of tea. The tofu isn't marinaded and is pretty bland. Wonton noodle soup 2/5 This sucks lol the soup is nothing like LDK or anything I've had. The noodles are sad and not that eggy, even the wontons are very small and lacks the white pepper flavor. Pls skip lol I believe the automatic tip suggestion is set to 22%, make sure to double check that before paying for the bill. This is even for 2 ppl! read more

Pho Nic - Spring Rolls (2) - Noodles Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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