Pho-king delicious! This place is a gem! The pho broth is clean, rich, and full of flavor--exactly what you want in a comforting bowl. The egg rolls were a standout: perfectly fried with an unexpected crunchy twist on the outside that made them feel fresh and new, unlike any I've had before. Service was quick and genuinely friendly, ordering was easy, and the food came out fast, hot, and fresh. It was the perfect meal on a rainy day and definitely a spot I'll be coming back to Other: -$$$ -card, cash, tap -plenty of parking available -bathrooms available -semi- busy during lunch time -plenty of seating inside- round tables for big groups read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - #49 Bún chå giò thįt núóng (pork) - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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The best pho with a 30 mi of Simi Valley We get the number 19 large The number 99 is fun. Do you want to try something different and then the number 98 would be substituted is really good. read more

This is now our favorite location. Friendlier staff. Everyone looks happy and generously smiling, makes customers feels welcome.. place is cleaner and more spacious. Food is just the same deliciously made. read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - 15. Large - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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The food is always amazing! My favorite pho spot in Simi valley. Their Thai tea is delicious

I stopped by here to grab dinner after I left my work nearby on a Sunday since I had to help out a client. I found parking easily in the plaza this store is in. When I walked inside, it took the worker a while to acknowledge me. They didn't sit me until another guest arrived after me and they seated them first. The lady sat me next to the TV so I was able to watch some football. I been to the Granada Hills and Mission Hills location already so I was familiar with the menu. I got the pho #1 which is just their combo pho with different meats and asked for a coke. My drink came out first and the man who brought me my drink did not interact with me at all. I think there might be a language barrier. The next man brought out my pho soon afterwards and he was more talkative. My pho soup was delicious and they give you a decent amount. The price is also very reasonable but the soda was more on the expensive end. The women who seated me brought me my bill so I didn't have to walk to the front to pay. I would come back to this location again but I now know to not get a soda from here. read more

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I ate here for dinner. The food is really decent for what you pay. The pricing is great. The service was great but it did seem like they were rushing to take our order as we were asked what food to order within the first 2 minutes of arriving, but it was not too much of a concern. The menu was user friendly and had numbers for each item to mar ordering simple. The ambiance was good, the restaurant was about 5/8 full so it was not loud. I do recommend eating in if possible because the portions of food is a lot better eating in than eating out. I recommend this restaurant if you are passing through and need a quick and easy place to eat! read more

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Another wonderful meal was had. Quick and easy when it comes down to it. Compared to the others locations I've been too, this place is always busy. That's a good sign for them. Right when you walk in, the staff are all very friendly. It looked at least 80 percent full when we arrived but got seated without waiting. Menu wise, pho and more pho. Of course there's rice dishes, specialty dishes, starters and this location carries bang mi. Can't come here and not have pho. The combination is always what I get. Basically everything in it. Plus it comes out basically fast as the broth is usually made for hours and just added to the dry ingredients. We also got both the spring roll and fried egg rolls everything was great and comes with dipping sauce. And lastly, the bbq pork banh mi. Stuffed with pork, pickled carrots and daikon radish. Food is always great and fresh. Doesn't take long to come out. Service is always nice with friendly staff. Also, there's alcohol. read more

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I have been here a million times and every time always feels like the first time again. The food is great, the place is clean, and the service is quick and friendly. When I say quick, I mean it quite literally! The broth is always perfectly balanced in flavor and their cuts of meats like the fatty brisket, meatballs, and flank are flavorful. Additionally, the extras like the bean sprouts, jalapeños, and herbs always taste fresh. The rice noodles are thin, which feel right for the meal.Their choice of chopsticks are great as well because they are smooth as soon as you remove them from the packaging. They have a lot of things on the menu, and I mean a lot! However, I have ever only had soups and egg rolls. I would not doubt everything else on the menu is good. I will be back! read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - #12 - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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The thing I like the most about Pho So 1, besides the many flavorful soups and tasty vermicelli, the reasonable prices, and the lightening fast service, is the feeling that I'm transported to a traditional noodle house in a foreign place. It's a journey that I'm pleased to take often. read more

I love this place their flavor is just so unbeatable this is my number 1 pho place beware if you come on a work hour lunch it will be packed if it's raining and there with be a wait. Only for this reason I had to find a different spot but this place is amazing in flavor. read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

I can't even count how many times I've been here over the years. It's authentic, solid family run service that is extremely quick and efficient. The staff is warm and inviting. The food is flavorful, and prices are affordable. Portions are great, and the menu is huge! The place is always clean, always well managed and I will always, always come back. I usually grab food to-go, but dining in is always a pleasant experience. I would give this place a 10 star if it were possible. read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - Pho #9 to-go. Orange juice and a citrus tea. - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

My favorite pho in the area. The menu has 100 plus items. The pho is excellent with perfectly cooked noodles and many options (meatball, tripe, brisket, veggie, etc). The service is fast and this place is always crowded and for good reason. It's in an unassuming parking lot but inside the place is bustling. read more

Egg rolls are amazing!! Fast service just I like! Casual ambiance. This place is my favorite better fast food restaurant! read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - Number 1 which is most popular one - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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I love this pho so 1 location! I've been to other pho so 1 and this location is by far my favorite. They have the best combo pho in town and their service is quick. Other items we enjoy include the grilled pork plate, the bánh hoi chao tom, their crispy eggrolls are amazing, and I also enjoy their vermicelli bowl. The staff members are really nice as well. read more

We love this place for Pho and the grill wraps. Large selection for Pho. What's unique is you can order the grill meats and they can provide the rice paper that you first dip in hot water and then wrap. We normally get grilled pork and fried egg rolls to wrap. Staff is attentive. read more

No frills, authentic Vietnamese food. Usually pretty quick to sit, deep menu of of soups and other dishes . I love the eggrolls wrapped in lettuce. They have tvs to watch sports. You can chill and take your time or get in and out quickly. read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - Pho #9 - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Best Pho spot in Simi Valley by far...They offer more cuts of meats than any local spot which is a normal. Service is always top notch and everyone seems to be family. It's always clean and ambiance is always great. Food is amazing if you're not in the mood for pho. Egg noodles and their broken rice dishes are also great. read more

Came here for lunch with my mom and some friends. I ordered their pho combination and grilled pork vermicelli that came with two egg rolls. The food was very tasty but their egg roll was one of the best that I have ever had. I am totally sold on their egg rolls!! The service was fast and efficient. I'm a repeat customer for sure! read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Fast ,different,fresh,comfy place to eat. You'll spend more time looking for a parking spot then the time it takes to eat here. The food is great don't be afraid of asking any questions. There very helpful read more

Wednesday night. The kind of heat that makes even the ceiling fans surrender. The kind of evening where no one wants to cook, think, or move much at all. The kids were occupied, elbows deep in flour and family with their cousin, attempting to recreate some version of pasta. My wife, still shaking off the tail end of a cold, wanted soup. Not just any soup. Something restorative. Maybe matzo ball? No. Tom Yum? "Maybe..." she said. "Pho?" she asked, casually. Fine, I said, without expectation. Simi Valley isn't exactly brimming with Vietnamese options. Two places, maybe three. We chose Pho So 1. I wasn't looking for adventure. I just wanted dinner. We arrived to an unsuspecting room, banquet-style seating, utilitarian tables, décor that didn't try too hard (or really at all). But here's what did matter: it was full. Packed. Laughter rising above the clink of spoons and chopsticks against bowls. The scent of broth and herbs filled the air like a promise. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately. The staff was friendly, sincere. The kind of people who seem to know what you want before you do. I studied the menu, lazily. Pho? Maybe. Banh mi? Too much bread. I was lost. That's when our waiter introduced himself. His name was Van. He asked if we were ready. My wife, ever the consistent one, ordered her usual beef pho, steaming, fragrant, just what the doctor ordered. I confessed that I didn't know what I wanted. Van's eyes lit up. "Do you like rice?" he asked. "Chicken? Shrimp? Beef? Spicy?" "Yes," I said. Emphatically. He smiled, said nothing else, and walked away. What arrived at our table moments later was not a dish it was a revelation. A bowl brimming with fire and comfort: carrots, broccoli, shrimp, chicken, and beef swimming in a spicy, aromatic broth that could bring peace to nations. On the side, a perfect plate of rice waiting to be crowned with spoonfuls of broth-soaked glory. Van had read me like a novel he'd already finished. And edited. Pho So 1 may not look like much. It doesn't need to. It's authentic, it's delicious, and it's operated by a crew who somehow knows exactly what you need even when you don't. Next time your week feels flat, your appetite uninspired, and your weather too hot to handle go. Ask for Van. Say yes to everything. And let yourself be surprised. read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - I don't even n ow what this is called...but it's amazing!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Best Pho! The food is always so fast, hot when it should be, fresh, and delicious. The pork is perfectly flavored. Service is always fast and staff is super friendly. The place is a wide open space with many tables and a few TV's generally playing live sports. Clean and usually not too loud. Great for a date on a budget, family, or friends get together. read more

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Very fresh food and affordable prices for everyone. Personally, I loved their eggrolls and spring rolls the most! Also, the service there was great and very accommodating. Highly recommended read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - Happy Vietnamese new year 2023 - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

When the timing is right, it hits the spot. I order the number one every time I come. I always got the large bowl and it's always slightly too much for me but it's still really good anyways. I think they're used to making a lot of these because the number one also comes out extremely quickly. There's usually a line whenever I come but the wait is usually not too bad. The staff are friendly and will be patient with you even if you take a long time to order. read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - Number 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

my go to Vietnamese place in simi and these are my favorites: - #23 Pho Tom (shrimp pho) - #29 Chao Tom (shrimp rice porridge with a Chinese "donut") - #49 Bun Cha Gio Thit Nuong (vermicelli noodle bowl with fried egg rolls and crispy veg) - #85 Com Tom Xao Bong Cai (beef, shrimp & broccoli over rice) The people are friendly and the food comes out really fast read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Always high quality flavor ingredients large assortment of menu items and willing to customize additions to suit your order. Restaurant is clean and spacious very friendly staff dine in and take out available. I've been going for over 20 years, starting with the SFV locations and for the last 10 years Simi has been my main location. Food is always consistent always great!!!! read more

Very good pho that'll hit the spot when you have that craving and don't want to venture into the valley. PS1 is located in the same plaza as the Ross and CVS so parking is expansive but can require a small walk depending on the time. It's a pretty well known place that serves no nonsense Vietnamese food and you'll find the consumer base to be very diverse which is a good sign of consistency! The service is polite but can be a brief to some people with high expectations but my advice is just don't be afraid to raise your hand to grab someone's attention. The interior is simple with some tv mounts on the walls. Overall there's no reason why you shouldn't try this place out! read more

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Outstanding Family Dining Experience - 21 Years and Counting! At Pho So 1 in Simi Valley, every visit feels like coming home to family. From the moment we walk through the door, we're always greeted with warmth, kindness, and genuine hospitality. My family and I have been dining here for over 21 years, and in that time, the owners have watched our kids grow up -- just as we've watched theirs. The food is consistently excellent, no matter what you order. Every dish is full of authentic flavor, made with care, and served with pride. I honestly recommend everything on the menu -- you simply can't go wrong. After trying countless Vietnamese restaurants across Southern California, I can confidently say that nothing comes close to Pho So 1. It's not just the best Vietnamese food around -- it's a place that truly makes you feel like part of their family. read more

I never write reviews but I ride for this place so hard. I have been going here for 10+ years ALWAYS delicious, fast service, and affordable. I don't even live in Simi anymore but eat here every time I visit :) read more

(+) Best Vietnamese food in town, deserving of their name #1 Pho (+) Service is fast, what you'd expect from a restaurant like this (+) Large dining area, plenty of tables but can get busy, above average clean (+) Reasonable and affordable prices, there are always other people eating here when I visit (+) There may be other locations, same name & menu, but since this is the local spot I give it an extra star. Grateful that I don't have to drive to the valley for good broth, Vietnamese sandwiches, & pho! read more

They have fast service, and their pho is great. Their soup has always been my go-to when I'm feeling under the weather. They have a lot of seating and enough parking space. Definitely recommend this place. read more

I really wish this place was better, but I've eaten in and done take-out and am always disappointed. When I've ordered take-out, I've had to wait an extra 30 minutes at the location for them to find my order. Eating in was slightly faster. We were seated right away, but it took about 15 minutes to place our order. I ordered the beef bun with egg rolls. The egg rolls are fabulous! The beef was overcooked. I'm also used to more mint and aromatic veggies like mint and basil. Apparently, mint and basil only comes with pho here. Paying then took another 10 minutes. I really love the egg rolls, but that's where the buck stops. read more

I frequent the location in Van Nuys for the past 15+ years. Amazing quality and have never had an issue. This day may wife and I were doing an errand in Simi and decided to get some Pho. Since I'm familiar with the brand and they are owned by the same family we decided to go here. Their BahMi and pork rolls were spot on. Their Pho not so much. This was a to go order as we live in SCV so we were going to eat when we get home. I asked for extra veggies was billed 3 bucks extra and did not get it. On top of that we did not get any bean sprouts, basil, jalapeños or lime, so we just got thr broth brisket and noodles. Was quite disappointed when we got home. On top of that the brisket was tough not tender like the one we get on Van Nuys. The broth seemed watered down the flavor was not as rich or intense as their other location. It's disappointing when you get home expecting to enjoy a nice pho that you are used to to get shorted on what makes pho, pho. Again the sandwich and rolls were really good not being able to enjoy the pho was the reason I rated this a 3. If I had to rate just on the pho I would have done a 1. read more

I grew up at this Pho restaurant and the food has never disappointed me. The menu is HUGE so there are so many options to choose from which is nice when you feel like trying something new as well. Service is always amazing as you are immediately helped and checked in on. The best part about this place is that your food arrives very fast.. I dont think i've ever waited over 5 minutes Even tho it comes out fast, you can also tell everything is very fresh! I love how much seating there is despite how busy this place can get. This is a great place to grab a quick bite knowing that your food will come out fast. read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

If you're in the Simi Valley-Moorpark-Thousand Oaks- Camarillo mountains and need soups and noodles for dinner or lunch or just perhaps some Vietnamese cuisine, drop by this restaurant and you'll never go back to other places, anymore! Pho So 1 as the name implies offers a variety of soup drug that will stimulate your dopamine thirst and spoil your slurpy behavior to a norm. Their noodles are fresh and broth are naturally cooked for a very long time. You can opt to add fresh beef slices, innards of beef, vegetables and other fine culinary condiments. They also have Vietnamese cuisine extraordinaire like Porkchops, sliced beef bbq, and other dishes of your choice. I've been enjoying this Pho So 1 soups and noodles for years but never had a chance to share my thoughts. In fact, the couple who owns this noodle house usually spends some minutes asking me about my work and sharing their family exploits, great couple. read more

After working out we wanted a healthy meal in a cool evening. My husband had the large pho with shrimp. He said it was really good. I went with my favorite number 105 with vegetable broth ( vegetable pho). It was delicious and I have enough for lunch tomorrow read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - Number 105.. with vegetable broth. - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Pho so 1 is amazing I love all of their locations. But this one is simi is definitely one of my favorites because they have the large size pho bowls. I do wish they had large size drinks and some of the drinks that have at the Tarzana location like Jasmine Milk Tea overall great location you will never be disappointed 10/10 read more

In a cold day it's always busy but worth the wait. Fast service too. Best pho in Ventura county! read more

Pho So 1 Simi Valley - #19 : TÁI Well done steak in rice noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Best Pho in the area! Better than Viet Kitchen. #15 rice noodle bowl with steak is delicious. Same with their Banh mi. Highly recommend!

BEST PHO!!!!! Delightful and fresh, great to go as well as dine in. We go here often and will continue to do so.

It was my 2nd visit to Pho So 1 and I quickly remembered why it took me a while before I decided to come back again. The menu is hard to read and the waiters literally would ask us every few minutes "are you ready to order?" and when I told them not yet, they would respond with "take your time" only to get asked less than 2 minutes later if we were ready to order. I feel like they kept pushing us to order right away even though we clearly showed them we were still trying to figure out the menu. The older waiter even looked annoyed when I told him for a 3rd time we weren't ready. Finally, I placed our order even though I felt like I wasn't sure what I was ordering. Sure enough, got what I thought was a chowmein-like dish only to get a noodle soup dish. Told the waiter it's not what we wanted and although he took it back to fix, the dish came back looking like the same thing. We ate a little of it but 90% of it went to waste. Also, the grilled beef dish was dry and just ok. There are other pho restaurants in the area worth trying next time. read more