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I was surprised to see how empty the restaurant was but I think it varies. The prices are average and not crazy expensive for the portion size. I got the create your own pho with well done brisket, tripe, and beef balls. It was delicious and the broth is super flavorful and rich. I love how big their menu is and I definitely want to return to try other items on their menu. The thai tea was good but wish there was more of the deep tea flavor. The service was super good and they were very nice.
The broth is my favorite. I love the fast service and the different options you can pick from. I also really like that they have the shabu shabu style of pho that you can cook your meat on the side.
Just ok. Portion is small and pho flavor is lacking. For their dac biet special, you get 2 thin slices of meat for each one and 1 beef ball - super frugal. Their spring rolls is also just ok, nothing special.
I don't know why I haven't reviewed Pho Saigon Pasteur in Alhambra yet because this is one of my favorite spots to get pho in the SGV (mostly get it to go). The broth is really good, not too oily or overly sweet, and they give you a decent amount of meat. One thing I really like is that they'll leave the noodles uncooked if you ask, so they don't get all soggy by the time you prepare it at home. I usually order the pho dac biet to go, and it always hits the spot. I've eaten here plenty of times too, and the quality is just as good dining in. That said, I usually just call ahead, pick up my order, and enjoy it at home. It's quick, convenient, and consistently good. I'd definitely keep coming back!
So bummed I've to update my previous record to one that isn't as great. It's been a few years since I last visited so I was expecting it to be as amazing as it was when I last went but unfortunately, it was quite disappointing. It's open daily 10am-9pm Parking is ok since they have a parking structure and street parking Service was ok and could have been better if they were more attentive. Inside was pretty small but they offer inside and outside seating. Menu had a good variety of dishes and prices were reasonably priced. Got the Special Beef Combo Noodle ($14.50) and it consisted of eye round steak, well done flank, brisket, tendon, tripe, and beef ball. The broth tasted very light and not too greasy or salty so that was enjoyable. The quality of the meat was very dry and wasn't tender so that was very disappointing. The portion of meat and noodles given wasn't plentiful so that was a bummer. The basil, bean sprouts, and lemon were decent and so were the complimentary sauces. Overall, I wasn't too impressed with the pho and even though it was reasonably priced, it didn't seem to be worth the price since the pho tasted very underwhelming.
Restaurant is chill and functional! You are seated by a hostess and allowed to browse menu options. Service was quick and prompt, they brought out drinks and sides quickly. I got the Pho and Ribeye soup which was absolutely delicious. It is a Shabu style pho so they bring the meat not cooked. The meat looked bright red and of high quality. They bring a hot plate filled with broth to heat your meat. It was delicious, the meat was tender and not too chewy. The broth was filling and delicious. I didn't even have to add condiment (chili, soy sauce ETC). Price is definitely reasonable and I would definitely come here again.
Card has a 3.55% transaction fee. Decent pho, interior is pretty modern and great spot to catch up with friends over dinner. Beware floors are extremely slippery, they seemed to be covered in some sort of grease. We visited on a Tuesday night, restaurant was semi full but not too busy. Don't expect service unless you flag down a server for something. Pho Dac Biet -broth is solid, no complaints. Loved that flank steak slices came out slightly raw as it should be, this helps it from being overdone. Pho Filet Mignon -beef was quite tender. Nem Nuong Cuon (grilled pork spring roll)- pork was well seasoned and it was juicy. Flavorful yet refreshing. Nha Trang Sauce was good as well.
Great food, big portions, affordable prices, spacious with indoor & outdoor seating. They don't take reservations, we waited 30min Sunday at 12:15p, I recommend going earlier on weekends. We all enjoyed our food: pho filet mignon (comes with a plate of bean sprouts, basil & lime), beef ribs pho (beef ribs come in a separate bowl because they're so big), charbroiled pork with vermicelli (flavorful with generous portions of meat), beef stew (comes with bread to dip instead of rice). In the past I've also ordered the oxtail pho (generous portions of meat that comes in a separate bowl). We enjoyed our drinks: strawberry hibiscus iced tea & iced lemon tea (both sweetened). I highly recommend this pho place, good quality food & clean space.
My go to spot in Alhambra for pho is Pho Saigon Pasteur. They have a clean and healthy tasting broth and there is usually no wait whenever I go. Service is fast and I am in and out within 30 minutes. My go to ordered it the pho dac biet which has an assortment of meats. Pho dac biet has flank, brisket, beef ball, tendon and tripe. The soup is clear and not very oily. It has full of beef flavor and other aromatics. The noodles are cooked perfectly and the meat is tender while the tendon and tripe is soft and crunchy. The bowl is full of flavor that you don't need any hoisin or siracha to add any flavor. The vermicelli with grilled pork sausage and egg roll is my other go to order. The nem nuong is sweet and flavorful. It has a nice char and the meat is flattened. The egg rolls are filled with meat and super crispy. The fish sauce is not too sweet and full of umami flavors. Each noodle dish is about $15 so it is very affordable as it comes in a big bowl. Parking is residential or they have a lot in the back.
I ordered takeout and got the spring rolls, vermicelli bowl with charbroiled chicken and a side of grilled beef rolls. Everything tasted good and portions were generous. The restaurant was also very clean, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Great spot for a quick and satisfying meal.
Mostly get pho as hangover cure, but heard good things about this place. The broth is close to the ideal and they are generous with the meat/tripe portions. They have a little outdoor area which is nice to people watch as it's the most lively in Alhambra lol. Service is fast as well. A bit annoying that this place is one of those cash-discount restaurants, but I guess some might like having that option. Most importantly they have chili paste and not just Sriracha which is too sweet for me when it comes to pho. Will be back.
Heard that they are pretty good so stopped by to try. I was walking around downtown Alhambra so parked a bit far. They are pretty nice with some outdoor seating. I had lunch during the weekend. They were a bit busy. The pho took longer than expected to come. So I munched on the fresh mung bean and ate a bunch of it even before the pho arrived. They probably were too busy and forgot I ordered the extra onion. I ordered a diet biet pho and they noticed that they forgot the meatball and gave it to me in a separate bowl with soup. The pho was good. I would like additional noodles tho so ordered more on the side. The extra noodles also came with soup. I saw that they would charge extra for getting additional soup. It is a good option around north Alhambra for Pho.
Came here for dinner. We got Pho Dac Biet and the create your own pho option where we chose 3 types of meat. The soup was hot and flavorful. Good portion of pho noodles. The meats were tender, juicy, and fresh. We also ordered the eggrolls which normally only come with 1 leaf of lettuce but we asked for a few more so that we could each wrap our eggrolls. The eggrolls were crispy and the meat filling was good. But only comes with 4 pieces. Iced water tasted great, like good quality filtered water. Great service. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Still has complimentary ground floor parking garage in the back.
Pho Saigon Pasteur is a clean, modern restaurant with friendly service. Their dishes are deliciously balanced with high quality ingredients. The oxtail pho and the filet mignon pho are both superbly prepared with high quality beef and a perfectly made broth. The side veggies are fresh and crisp. The lemongrass beef bun was also delicious with a generous amount of flavorful and tender beef. The egg rolls are tasty although smaller and not quite as epic as the ones found at Golden Deli. Overall, an excellent Vietnamese restaurant in a town full of very good ones. read more
3 years ago
Honestly just wanted to try a new place besides Golden Deli for pho but I probably should stick with Golden Deli moving forward. We ordered the following items: Charbroiled Pork w/ Vermicelli: 7/10 This was good but not a lot of noodles. Presentation wise was beautiful and the pork was cooked well but there was very little noodles. Spring Rolls: 5/10 It was passable but definitely not the best. Had better spring rolls at other places- peanut sauce was too creamy and not like traditional Viet places. Beef Stew: 3/10 Beef was hard and soup tasted weird with their seasoning. Service was okay but they didn't refill our water or check on our tables. Also you pay at the front so an FYI. read more
2 years ago
The most delicious pho I've ever had! The broth had so much flavor, especially if you ask for scallions in bone marrow oil to add to the pho. It gave it so much more depth! I feel so content to have found a new amazing pho restaurant to eat at. I'm so used to going to Orange County to get pho but I'm glad there's a great one here in SGV. read more
9 months ago
Not bad, not good. Taste is subjective;therefore, this review reflects my personal experience which was just ok... I went with what was "recommended" vs what I was really craving - my mistake. I tried the recommended beef rib pho and it's not my thing. Beef ribs were tough and hard to enjoy; better to choose pre-sliced meats imo. The broth was piping hot which I love but was lacking depth of flavor. Kinda absent of aromatics regards to taste and smell. The broth was clear which is a plus, yet bland for my personal taste. The egg rolls were an afterthought, bought out lukewarm with NO veggies and herbs on the side. The filling itself was mostly mung bean noodles-boo! Parking: indoor free parking available; adjacent to the restaurant Payment: Cash and Card. Service: Swift and Polite. Verdict: Give it a try you might like this place. For me? I think I will stick to my usual spots: Saigon Eden, Pho Filet, Golden Deli. read more
3 years ago
:: Food :: There's a YouTuber that I follow, who vlogs about eating in Vietnam, and there was a specific dish that he tried that made me crave it even though I haven't tried it. It was the Banh Mi Bo Ne and I saw that Pho Saigon Pasteur had something similar. It was seriously so good, I don't know exactly what was in the sauce but it was kinda addicting and paired so well with the baguette, filet mignon, and egg. :: Service :: Service was good. The restaurant was clean and there was outdoor seating available. :: Parking :: There's street parking or there is a parking garage once you turn the corner from Main Street. :: Restroom :: There is a restroom. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
I got the rib eye hot pot pho since it looked kind of special. It's aight. Only judging by the soup, it seems to be on the fattier side. In my opinion, it lacks spice and depth, but to each their own. Rib eye hot pot was good though since I really like cooking my meat elsewhere rather than having it already cooked in my pho. I think would come back just for the pho combo to see if it's any better. I think my hopes were set too high since it's a pretty highly rated pho place. Will definitely come back though to try other things on their menu. read more
3 years ago
Clean broth with huge portions of oxtails I've been here a few times for takeout during lunch on the weekends and this place is packed. First time dining in so I ordered the usual: oxtail pho and egg rolls. Egg rolls are flaky, crunchy, and standard. Added a nice textural balance to the pho. Oxtail pho was serve separate from the broth. It comes with at least 2 huge pieces and 2 smaller pieces. I like how there's more meat to bone so you're not eating the fat. Broth has a nice taste and is clean. Service is great. Even though I don't speak Vietnamese, the menu is written and English and all the servers speak English so it's easy for the rest of us. read more
10 months ago
Great food! Great reasonable prices! Service is ok. The ambiance and decor looks good, modern with warm lighting. The smooth floor was a bit oily though. read more
We went for lunch on a Friday. There are plenty of tables. The shop wasn't too crowded, and we didn't have to wait long to be seated, have our orders taken, and be served. Appreciate the wait staff who answered our questions. The food was good. I was impressed with the amount of noodles in my soup. Extra points for the volume! My husband loved the ribs, and my friend said the oxtail was okay. I liked being able to choose up to three meats to go into my noodles. We would probably come back to this shop when we're in the area. The free parking structure is right behind the shop. read more
Probably the one of the best pho places I've had in awhile. I order the combo pho but there was not a chance to get picture because the aroma had my tummy impatient. The service was very attentive and accommodating for kids dining without having to be a pester with many requests. Can't wait to get my pho fix here again read more
What the pho is going on?!?! This place is so good! Food is solid the service is very attentive as the employees make sure we are doing ok. The interior and ambiance is very comfortable and nice, it's definitely nicer than most Pho places. Love the wood accents in the decor as it gives it a really warm feeling. This place is definitely a solid place to dine, not just for Pho, but for the whole Vietnamese experience! read more
This place is located on Main Street in Alhambra. The ambiance was spacious and they have indoor and outdoor seating. The service was pretty good, and the food didn't take too long to come out. For the food, I got the vermicelli bowl with Vietnamese sausage and egg roll. The sausage had a nice balance between sweet and savoriness. The egg roll was a good crunch and addition. Although, I was disappointed. Once I poured the fish sauce over the dish, it was still bland, and the noodles were too soft. Overall, I thought this place was okay and would only go here if I had limited choices. At other Vietnamese restaurants, the portions are a lot bigger and the quality of ingredients seems better in my opinion. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Probably the best Pho I've had in a long time! Which is a blessing since the cold weather season is upon us. The place a busy and there's a good reason. It is so delicious. The pho is so hot and flavorful, you can taste the bone marrow in the broth. My wife and I very much enjoyed our evening at pho Saigon, the service was great, very nice owners and workers. I would definitely recommend the pho shabu style. It comes with raw ribeye sliced thin and a small hot pot, make sure you order extra meat. We will return read more
1 year ago
Alhambra you're in for a treat. This place does not disappoint. If you're in the area and craving some PHO this is the spot. Broth was made to perfection,perfect spice savory and tasty. Every bite was pure deliciousness. Service was easy and it feels like home. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
My friend and I had been to this little gem on Main Street in Alhambra twice this week. It is now on the very top of my list when it comes to Vietnamese restaurants. Both oxtail pho and ribeye (Shabu style) pho are delicious! We had the same dishes during our two visits and it's that good. read more
2 years ago
Came here on a Sunday night and was surprised by how popular and busy the restaurant was. I ordered the pho and ribeye which came with a side of prime ribeye and a shabu shabu pho broth that allowed me to cook the beef to my liking. The meat was pretty tender and the soup was quite light which I appreciated for a pho restaurant. Overall I think this is a very solid and affordable place for pho and I will definitely be back in the future! read more
2 years ago
A modern interior, very clean spacious restaurant. Great place to eat a Bun -Vermicelli dish that makes a refreshing meal on a hot summer day with a cool beverage. My choice was BUN TOM NUONG. The shrimp was nicely seasoned and grilled. Lots of vermicelli and shredded lettuce with a bit of cucumber, carrots and peanuts. The fish sauce was mild in flavor. The Thai tea was on spot sweet. Service was efficient and quick. Free parking for the restaurant in a parking structure ( entrance on third street). read more
1 year ago
Review is for delivery. First time a month ago, it was delicious. Huge slices of meat. This time was fatty n stredded. Cut with the grain and a mess read more
Parking: I would recommend parking in the parking lot behind 85 degrees and walk across but it seems like there is no direct parking near the restaurant. Service: Waiters are great and attentive. They come by to take your order and place your food on the table. At the end, you pay at cashier counter, waiters don't bring the check to you. Food: Special Beef Combination Noodle (PDB) broth was a little bit on the oily side but it was really yummy. Standard refreshing broth like any good Vietnamese restaurant. A nice wrap of rice thin noodles, sliced white onions, sliced beef, and spring onions. Grilled Pork Spring Rolls was good. Wished it had the standard pink hue to their meat. There is a side sauce that's a yellow paste that's definitely not peanut sauce. I would say it's the paste version of the fish sauce. Personally, I'm not a big fan of it so I dip mine usually in Siracha. I believe it tasted like Grilled pork, crispy wonton, lettuce, and carrot. read more
7 months ago
How does this compare to the Gold Standard (the holy grail of pho in SoCal aka Pho 79)? Pretty comparable. Parking available in the back shared parking structure (2 hrs max). Indoor and outdoor seating. Pho Filet Mignon- Tender slices of almost melt-in-your mouth filet slices in large bed of noodles. The soup is very rich and delicious. Taste like they simmered the soup in a lot of beef bones. Get a side of ox-tail (you will thank me later!) it's so tender :) Pho Da Biet- different variety of meats (includes one meatball if you care to know). Pretty big portion. I couldn't finish my noodles. No option for small. Free extra onions (if you don't mind having onion breath). Service- quick and attentive. Go up to the counter to pay. Ambiance- more modern looking, clean pho restaurant. Overall- would come here again :) definitely old alternative if you don't want to drive all the way to little Saigon for authentic bowl of pho! This for sure will do ;) read more
This is literally my fave viet restaurant in the area. There's a parking lot right next to the side of the building. They have outdoor seating as well. Love their pho noodle soups, and love their pork chop rice. It's the best tasting in my opinion. Service is good, depends on the day and time but it's never a long wait to get your food. read more
1 year ago
Another great place I decided to try and be adventurous! This restaurant has not been around that long, less than 5 years for sure. Good 5 stars Service 4 stars Ambiance 5 stars! (Comparing to other Vietnamese pho restaurants) Price 3-4 stars , feels little pricey but inflation is a factor Food was good tho read more
1 year ago
Hey, What a great find! It was lunch time during the week and I was pleased to find that they were quite busy, which tells me the food will be fresh, and it was. It's a cute 12-14 tables and a few outside, it is nicely decorated and you can tell they spent a pretty penny on renovation. I think it was the owner that seated us, very sweet lady. We ordered: Pho with Filet mignon- the soup was fantastic, very rich and flavorful, I can tell it was brewed all day. The meat was melt in your mouth silky. It was a bit on the small side, but you can order extra noodles on the side. I love the fact that you can ask for more onions if you'd like and they have this marrow oil you can add to the broth to make it more unctuous. Vermicelli with grilled pork and egg roll salad- the grilled pork was the very essence of grilled on an open fire. This dish only came with one egg roll but it was a good one. I can taste all the great complex spices of a Vietnamese egg roll. They do use the Chinese egg roll paper, I prefer the rice paper, nevertheless it was good. Over all, I thought it was very yummy, but I must say, it is a bit pricey. They charge $8.99 for 4 egg rolls, that's more than $2 per egg roll guys...that's a lot, and they're kinda small. read more
4 years ago
**HIGHLY recommend to arrive early as I came on a Wednesday night and they sold out/closed the wait list by 8PM though they close at 9PM! Upon entering, it is a smaller restaurant but still can hold a decent amount of individuals. Though we waited roughly ~30 minutes for our tables after they closed their wait list, the owners and servers were very friendly and apologetic that we had to wait so long. The environment felt very homey and welcoming though you can see how stressed out the workers were. Their menu has so many options but we went with the classic for a cold night. The food tasted amazing and we were stuffed by the end! Will definitely come back and try their other delicious food :) read more
6 months ago
4 years ago
This Vietnamese restaurant is known for their pho. We've gotten the filet mignon pho. Oxtail Pho, Regular Beef Pho and Chicken Pho. Most recently I got their pork chop with rice. I am going to have to save every dish was pretty good. This place is quickly becoming one of our go to spots for pho. I really liked the pork chop too. It's a little on the sweeter side and that's how I like it. Parking is easy with a structure attached/behind the restaurant. Service is good and attentive and it's a very casual vibe with a modern feel. Overall: will return for the pho. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
This restaurant is located on the corner across Big T mini mart. I love coming here since there's usually no wait and the food comes out pretty quickly. The place is always filled with people. I've tried a number of various dishes from the pho rib eye shabu style, bbq pork vermicelli, and the beef stew. They also have a small outdoor section with about 3-4 tables which is convenient when I want to bring my dog out. Parking: Parking lot & street parking read more
3 years ago
They offer seating indoors and outdoors. Perfect place for lunch and dinner. I recommend any or their soups as the broth is tasty and aromatic! The oxtail is delicious! We also got the vermicelli noodles which was refreshing. Order inside and they bring the food to your table. If you site outdoors, you can order a warm cup of tea or coffee. Perfect to hang out with friends and eat. read more
4 stars Came here with a friend and got pho. I got the pho filet mignon and thought it was wonderful. The broth is pretty solid and perfectly seasoned for me. Texture of the noodles might be a bit too bloated/soft for me, but still very good. Love that it has free parking so close to the entrance. Not exactly loving the price point, but...hey, inflation, right? read more
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235 W Main St
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Alhambra, CA 91801
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(626) 545-2088
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