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    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Garlic Chili Oil 3.5oz Small

    The pho was bland and lacked seasoning. The bean sprouts were brown, which was already disappointing, but the most concerning part was the chili oil. It looked brown and clumpy, while the chili oil at other tables looked much more vibrant. I'm not sure if ours was old or left sitting out too long, but it definitely didn't look appetizing enough to add to the pho. When ordering the beef pho, the beef came cooked on the side instead of being added into the soup, which was unexpected. The service was alright and I don't really have complaints there. But if the service is only okay and the pho itself is bland, then there's really not much to look forward to when coming to this restaurant.

    Check in casette
    Jenny S.

    Good food, good service, laid back vibes. Stopped in for happy hour. Enjoyed the hip hop music and VHS playing/check in a casette case (nice touch).

    Flossy Fries
    Vivianna G.

    Great experience eating here! Came for dinner on a Tuesday night at 5pm and we were seated right away. There were a few dining when I arrived but it quickly got filled up a few minutes later. Ordered some flossy fries to take advantage of their happy hour. Those were gone within 5 mins. I had the Phofax Special. The broth was delicious. Well seasoned and they were not shy with the protein! Great spot overall and definitely recommend if you are craving some pho.

    Inside
    Shayla N.

    As a Vietnamese person, I was genuinely shocked by how much I disliked this place. This was the first Vietnamese restaurant I tried after moving to LA, and seeing "pho" in the name came with certain expectations, especially after reading all the great Google reviews. Unfortunately, it was a big letdown. The broth was extremely bland, and the meatballs tasted cheap and off. It quickly became clear that this place isn't meant for someone who's used to authentic Vietnamese food or grew up eating and making it. I've never had pho like this before, and not in a good way. I even tried to fix it by adding fish sauce, but they brought out the sauce meant for spring rolls instead, which didn't help. Even after adding a lot of sriracha and hoisin, the broth still tasted like nothing. The meatballs were the biggest issue for me. They honestly tasted artificial, almost plastic-like, and felt like the lowest-quality version possible. I also ordered chicken wings with fish sauce, and they were unbearably salty. I had to send them back because it was too much to eat without extra rice or something to balance it out. I won't be coming back. I'd rather drive all the way to Orange County for Vietnamese food than eat here again. That said, the service was nice, and the food came out quickly. If you're new to Vietnamese food, you might find this place okay, but if you're looking for authentic, well-balanced pho, this is not it.

    Half sandwich /pho lunch specials. Fantastic
    Daniel B.

    This was very good !!! And they have fantastic lunch specials for a fair price ! For around $20 you can go half Banh-mi sandwich and half pho (with high-grade filet Mignon. The bahn-mi sandwich had a refreshing taste from the citrus aspect, and à crunchiness to the bread . Even with a half-portion it was still satisfying. The pho was excellent , and the broth had a lovely and pleasing salty flavor: that's important ! The filet mignon beef was tender and juicy. Even half bowl , you theoretically should be leaving full.

    The drinks side of the menu.
    Wes F.

    Had dinner with a few friends on a Friday night. This was my first time here. We were graciously greeted upon entering and the staff quickly put together tables for twelve. A friend and I each ordered the Garlic Noodles with Filet Mignon. We both enjoyed our meal that had the right amount of garlic. The noodles and veggies were good, but the filet, which was cut up in multiple pieces, was a bit chewy. For the added price it was acceptable. Overall, the dish was good and we would order it again. A friend next to us just had the Fresh Spring Rolls with Pork appetizer. He loved it. The spring rolls were large and arrived at the table sizzling hot. He enjoyed the rolls by wrapping them in a lettuce leaf. Another friend had the Pho Tai Filet Mignon Noodle Soup. A large bowl arrived piping hot with a lot of noodles and good amount of filet. He said the soup was excellent. Other friends near me had the Basil Stir Fry with Tofu, and a Street Fried Rice with Shrimp. They both liked their meals, however, the shrimp in the fried rice were small. Overall everyone enjoyed their meals, and I heard no major complaints. There is a limited choice of beer, wine, cocktails, and sake. Several options of non-alcoholic beverages are offered. The service was very friendly and excellent. Big shout out to our waitress, McKenna. She was great and took good care of us without being annoying. The whole staff was friendly. And McKenna was able to process separate checks for us which was much appreciated. Beware: They don't accept cash so you have to use Debit or a Credit Card. They have a 3% service fee for using any card. Shady AF! There are a few tables in their dining room and a couple of outdoor tables on the sidewalk. Street parking is usually available. Beware that the neighborhood near the restaurant is a Permit Parking District. Read the signs before parking.

    Garlic Noodles with filet mignon
    Christina D.

    Okay these garlic noodles might be the best I've ever had in LA. The filet was cooked to perfection, and there was just so much garlic in the noodles I was in heaven! Our server was super sweet and talked me into this green tea that basically had a sea salt foam on top - also great! This place had a very 90s vibe as they have a little tv where they played VHS movies! The Lion King was on while we were there. I also loved that the check came out in a little cassette case. I want to check out the happy hour next time it sounded great!

    Arthur C.

    I just got the banh mi tacos, which are soft tacos with a choice of beef, chicken, pork, or tofu, and filled with the seasoning and pickled red onions and cilantro you'd find in a banh mi. This fusion paired well and compliments well with hoisin sauce. The restaurant also has several pho and rice options.

    Lemongrass Chili Stir-Fry
    Nicole P.

    Good service here, the staff is welcoming, helpful and courteous. The ambiance is very cozy and clean. The food is alright, I wasn't a fan of the beef since it seemed to taste more like sweetened, reconstituted beef jerky, but the vegetables were fresh and the fish sauce was good. I was excited to find this place but we were a bit disappointed (we were craving it for a while!), but the meat gave us both a bellyache (and the dish didn't come with any mint after being told it did). If dining here I'd stick with ordering a vegetable dish other than meat. Regardless great service!

    Grilled pork spring rolls
    Mary K.

    This place was so good! I LOVED the spring rolls the grilled pork in it was so flavorful and I got it with the fish sauce and it was delicious. The pho was also bomb. I love the amount of meat and noodle in it I love the chunky pieces of tendon in there it's my favorite. I do wish the broth had a bit more flavor to it but still very good! The service was great and the seating was nice I love the little corner nook I was in it felt cozy. Will for sure come back.

    Street Fried Rice
    Connie G.

    This place is walking distance from LACMA, the place seemed quite busy for a Tuesday. We dined in and immediately loved the. VCR movies playing! The staff were nice and gave us speedy service, the food was delightful! Will definitely make a stop here again, maybe aim for their happy hour!

    Bill arrived inside an old cassette tape.
    Janet S.

    Food was delicious. Vibe 80s and 90s, an old VCR playing kids movies to entertain the three families, the bill came in a cassette tape. Not newly renovated but certainly clean and cared for. Funny T-Shirts and bags, music great. Servers very kind and patient. I went early. How is place not packed all day long? They are running a wicked busy take out service. I'll be back.

    Menu
    Allyssa C.

    Great place! Super friendly staff very quick service. But, pretty white washed... The food was ok. Me and my friend both got the filet mignon pho, it was very tender. It was nice that we got the spoonful of bone marrow in the soup, it made the Roth a lot richer and was included since we dined in. But, the broth wasn't anything special. We also made it in time for the happy hour and got the flossy fries. It wasn't anything special and lacked bold flavors. l liked how the whole restaurant was decorated. It was very colorful and they have an old TV and VCR playing old movies. We got to watch Toy story 2. But the restaurant seemed a bit cramped. They also have a lot of merch including various shirts and bags for sale. Overall, the experience was ok. The service was nice, but I wouldn't call it authentic. Another issue is you have to find street parking, so keep that in mind if you are meeting people there.

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    Ask the Community - Pho Saigon Pearl

    Hi does the pho Broth contain any pork?

    Hi! Our broth does not contain any pork, we use beef oxtail bones and chicken bones

    What are their hours for Christmas Eve?

    We’ll be closed on 12/24 and 12/25.

    Is it BYOB?

    They serve beer! Didn't see a charge for service

    Is there any keto options?

    Yes! We’re not dietitians, but many of our customers who are on the Keto diet come in and order stuff that is Keto friendly. We don’t know what Keto is but we know our customers swap out the rice or noodles and order more meat.

    Is there a Parking lot?

    Ample street parking. No lot.

    Do they use msg?

    It's also worth educating yourself on the affects - or lack of - caused by MSG. The original study that said it causes headaches has been scientifically proven wrong multiple times.

    Is this place kid friendly with a kids menu?

    Yes, there is a kids menu

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