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Pho So 1

4.0 (1.4k reviews)
ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Spring rolls with shrimp and pork
Jennifer O.

Great food and very kid-friendly! This was our first time here and we mostly chose it for convenience after shopping at 99 Ranch next door. It ended up being a really pleasant surprise. They were incredibly considerate toward our son - wiping down the high chair before bringing it over and setting him up with his own bowl, utensils, and water cup. Those small details really stood out. It was busy, but our server Phu was attentive and thoughtful throughout. We ordered the spring rolls, a bowl of pho, and a bun bowl with egg rolls and marinated pork. Portions were huge and the food was good. The marinated pork was slightly dry, but everything else was solid. Easy payment at the register when you're ready. Very pleased with both the food and the service - we'll be back!

Pho #12
Mollie P.

So good! A clean restaurant with staff that are friendly and quick. We got our pho 5 minutes (maybe less) after ordering and it was so good. I wish I lived closer! We could come here more often. Price is $14.75 per bowl and portion is quite large. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.

Rare steak and tendon pho with eggrolls
Elika Z.

Broth was so good last night and they serve a really generous amount. Their tendon is so soft, you know they've been boiling it for hours. The eggroll was perfect -- so crunchy and it balances so well with their dipping sauce. Fast service, great staff, and food hits as always!!

Cold vermicelli with grilled pork, pork paste, and egg rolls.
Terry P.

Still my favorite pho shop in all of the valley! The service is always spot on. The food always tastes amazing. The inside is always the same, the layout works.

Egg Rolls
Sarah S.

Best egg rolls in the area. Super crispy in all the right ways, light, airy, and comes with the correct veggies to wrap them in. I highly recommend getting this for the table as it comes with 6 rolls. The pickled carrots/radishes, cucumbers, mints, lettuce and the sweet fish sauce. I'd come back just for that. Service is ridiculously quick. My appetizer came before I even ordered my main course and I love it! The pho was nicely portioned and they were generous with meat. Can't go wrong with any of rice and meat dishes--I got grilled pork which had all the veggies included on the side. Menu has a picture of few of the dishes including this one. The restaurant itself was clean and you could tell from the tables and sauces on each table. They have tv playing in the background and it's a relaxed environment. Service was attentive. This place can get pretty packed during lunch/dinner rush. But it's right next to ding tea and 99 ranch market which is convenient. Lots of parking in the huge plaza. Highly recommend!

pho ga, cha gio, pho tai chin nam add meatball // ig: @nigirigirlsforever
Isabella D.

Forever a classic. Been coming here since I was a little girl and will come here when I have my own little girl. This time I came here after the rainy week we had, usually get a pho tai these days but today was feeling my old favorite (pho ga). The broth was so flavorful yet delicate I opted not to put anything except thai basil and bean sprouts in today (and a little bit of nuoc beo! IYKYK.) Service is fast and food comes out piping hot by a man who likely has no nerve endings in his fingers. It's cool to see how they've changed over the years, but also to see the things that have stayed the same. I hope they're around for at least another 20 years of my lifetime.

Shrimp pho
Nakiesha M.

This spot is a nice, low key place to chill. It's a bit compact, but still very cute and comfortable. We had a little trouble communicating with our server because of a language barrier, but we worked it out and everyone was very kind. The food came out quickly, and the shrimp pho was really good I'll definitely be coming back for that!

Pho Dac Biet
Austin H.

Went to Pho So 1 on a rainy day -- perfect pho weather -- and the place was packed, so we waited a little before being seated. The service was pretty good, especially considering how busy it was. I ordered the pho, which was solid overall, though not my favorite. There were plenty of noodles, but I would've liked a bit more meat. Both the meat and noodle quality were decent. The broth, while comforting, fell a little flat and was a bit too salty for my taste. I'd rate it a solid 6.5/7 out of 10. Their menu is huge, though, so I'd definitely be open to coming back and trying something different next time.

Beef Pho
Homer U.

This place is always packed. Especially on those cold, rainy days. Food is really economical and organic. The workers are very efficient and polite. This is a place to go for authentic Vietnamese soups.

Arev L.

Walking in at 12:15. I got the last table. Phew. People starting to form a line. The place is packed ans its clean. No BGM. Service is fast and food served pretty fast too. However, my grilled pork is a little different. Some pork were crisp abd dried like a jerky not crispy ( looking different ) the other part of the pork is soft and juice. Egg rolls is good but not the same with other locations and sweeter. Love that this location came with this kind of bowl. Love the bowl.

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Ocean E.

Once again thank you so much for such a pleasant and peaceful place to take my date! The pho is always so warm, fresh and delicious! Something about the pho or maybe the people who make this food, is very healing. I feel healthy when me and my lady eat pho here thank you friends!

Dianna H.

Excellent spot for Vietnamese food in the same plaza as Ranch. My party of 4 came for an early dinner around 5 pm on Thursday, and it wasn't too crowded when we came. It was completely packed by the time we left though, with 1-2 parties waiting outside, so it's definitely a popular dinner spot! The menu has a pretty standard selection of Vietnamese options ranging from vermicelli bowls to rice plates to pho and other noodle soups. I got the #37 mi bo kho ($15.25) but substituted pho noodles instead of of egg noodles. All of our dishes came out pretty quickly after ordering. The first thing you notice is the MASSIVE portion size. All the noodle soups are served in a gigantic metal bowl which is completely filled up. It's not all just soup either, there was plenty of beef chunks in my soup. I was very pleasantly surprised by the generous amount of meat. I loved the flavor of my broth + meat as well. Each bite was super satisfying. I'm not sure how, but I somehow managed to finish the whole bowl. It took a long time though, and I needed plenty of breaks lol My friends all enjoyed their food as well, though one friend was disappointed by their lack of charbroiled chicken (they only had charbroiled pork and beef). The lemongrass chicken stir fry he ended up ordering wasn't as good. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a delicious and hearty Vietnamese meal in Van Nuys that won't break the bank!

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Kimberly D.

The staff is very efficient, the pho is always delicious. The egg rolls are a nice treat. This is definitely a go to pho restaurant.

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Ask the Community - Pho So 1

Are there Vegan options?

Sorry, no

Does the bun Bo hue have pork in the broth?

It's made with pork and beef bones , & it has pork meat in the soup

Can we place an online order for takeout?

I don't believe they have an online ordering system. It's best to call your order in if you don't want to wait

Are they now allowing indoor dinning?

Yes, open for dine in.

Are they open for dine in?

Yes, we dined in on Saturday. It is with limited seating though.

Are they open during "safer at home"? I tried calling them but no answer so I'm guessing no?

Hi Catherine, We're currently closed for the time being but we'll most likely be open soon.. maybe early or mid April.… Read more

Do they make Subs?

I believe they do make Vietnamese sandwiches. I don't go to Pho restaurants to eat sandwiches though. I would go to a Sandwich place for that

Do they sell only the bone broth?

Yes, I'm keto and I order the brith only alot

Are there any noodle substitutes? Like veggies or konjac shirataki noodles?

Not that I know of. But you can definitely get some blanched veggie.

Is there a vegetarian based pho?

Yes! Ask for veggie broth!

Does the pho contain MSG?

MSG is naturally contained in a large variety of foods including tomatoes and mushrooms. The answer is almost always yes. Monosodium glutamate is not any dangerous or worse than salt and is a good example of not believing everything you're told. The… Read more

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It was really cold day and my wife and daughter were feeling under the weather. What better meal…read morethan a hot soup, specifically a pho when you're sick? We ordered via Postmates and they packaged everything perfectly. We ordered the Oxtail Pho and Pho Viet Kitchen. Both phos had the meats and veggies in a separate bowl and soup/broth in another container. It was great! No soggy noodles or overcooked meats here! The meats were soft and tender, the broth was so comforting and full of flavor. Simply delicious and still hot! We also ordered the Banh Mi Viet Kitchen to save for dinner and it too was good! Bread was crispy and fresh - just a great sandwich all around! The jalapeños this time were spicy and gave it the right amount of kick that I love. We'll have to visit their store physically when we're all better. We can't wait to sit down and eat here as a family.

I tried Viet Kitchen and honestly... it was a NOPE for me. I stopped by while I was in the area…read moregrabbing water from ALDI and decided to pick up a quick appetizer before going home to cooking dinner. I ordered the shrimp rolls and the egg rolls (the combo with shrimp, pork, and other fillings). I will say the service was fast and friendly and the place itself looked super cute. I got everything to-go. But the food (and quality) was a SUPER MISS for me. The shrimp in the shrimp rolls tasted really low qualitY almost mushy. I even took multiple bites just to make sure I wasn't tripping. The egg rolls were okay. Long story short, I didn't finish any of it. Within about 3-4 hours, I started feeling sick and it completely turned me off from even making dinner. I know this spot seems popular, but my experience was not the best. Maybe it's just a difference in taste, but for me, I should've trusted my gut. I'm usually a sucker for shrimp rolls, but this time lesson learned. Do with that what you will, stay safe y'all. :)

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the service was incredible, and super friendly staff! The food was great, really good phỏ. The…read morerestaurant itself was very clean and simple. Had to leave a tip

Vegan Bahn Mi? I…read moreasked if the bahn mi was vegan. She said yes. I ate it. It was friggin delicious. The end. ***not really? Here are the details: PARKING This place is in the shopping area near Vons. Easy to park. SEATING inside is a beautiful casual space. It was warm out today, but the air con was pleasant. Unfortunately there is no outdoor seating. SERVICE Everything is made to order. If you think your food is coming slowly, I think there are only a few people in the kitchen, and LOTS of take away call in orders. There is a special space for "pick up" to wait in the back. One server. BUSY. Like: "too busy to chat" busy. Be ready with your order. One server at lunch on virtual roller skates getting through the end of lunch rush well. The menu says "vegetarian bahn mi". My receipt said "vegetarian sandwich". Probably just the missing something like siracha mayo? Idk. I asked if it was vegan, they said "yes", rang it up, handed me a receipt and was gone before I asked more about it. It was DAMN GOOD FOOD Bahn mi VEGAN (?) Tofu delicious and soft Bread crunchy outside soft delicious inside Pickles (kinda soft, not so crunchy) Jalepeno (always vary, but today flavorless, no heat at all) PRICE A little high for bahn mi sando, but worth it to support this restaurant's efforts.

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I ordered the shrimp Goi (salad). lt arrived exactly like…read moretheir photo. Truly, like eating a poem or an impressionists painting. Every was well balanced. You could see and taste their heart in their food. Loved it. Their wait staff were wonderful.

I haven't even finished my meal and I had to come and tell you all how good it is…read more This is my 3rd time to this restaurant and next time I think I'll eat there for the experience. Usually I have a Bahn Mi but today I was craving Pho. My go to Pho spot is a little bit of a drive and I was looking for something in walking distance. No regrets. Today I had the Oxtail Pho + Vietnamese Coffee which ended up being about $28 and worth every penny. Let me tell you I am just so grateful for how delicious is but almost sad i've almost eaten it all. Let's begin with the location. Parking is tight but one thing about Lankershim/Magnolia is the side streets is your friend. Don't stress about parking bc you will find it. Inside the restaurant is very very cute, they have indoor and outdoor seating. Today they had Michal Jackson playing. Big fan! Big fan! The portion size is just right for me. It had enough to fill me up for one sitting and a little left over when my tummy settles and i'm ready for more. The broth is soooo yummy, I can't even explain it. Idk whose grandmother passed that recipe down but I love her. Now let's get into the actual Oxtail. wow, it was actually the biggest oxtail piece I think I have ever had in my life and it was so good. I am going to attach a photo bc this isn't regular Pho baby this herrrrr! (excuse the chunks I bit out, I realized it was so good I needed to tell yall ) They must love me and knew I needed this comfort meal bc there was a few pieces in there. Thank youuuuu Anywho, whether you're by yourself, on a date, with family or friends I definitely suggest checking them out. And you better be nice too bc I think it's family owned, they're lovely. Enjoy!

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There's a reason Vinh Loi Tofu has so many great reviews. It really is that good. I'll be honest, I…read morewas skeptical at first because I'm not vegan, but this place completely changed my perspective. The meat substitutes made from soy, peas, and other plant-based ingredients are surprisingly delicious and satisfying. You don't feel like you're "missing" anything. The flavors are on point, and everything tastes thoughtfully prepared rather than just being a gimmicky vegan option. The owner is incredibly friendly and always takes the time to recommend dishes, and every suggestion has been a hit. The service alone makes you want to come back. I'm not vegan, but I genuinely enjoy the food here and appreciate the quality and consistency. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to.

Years ago, when they weren't as popular, but just a small hole-in-the-wall vegan place, the prices…read morewere decent (given the market prices) and the owners were also genuinely friendly. However, cut to today where the prices have significantly increased - for the vibe and place - it's not worth it anymore. Also, seeing firsthand the owners seem less friendly and seemingly more money minded, I feel they take their customers for granted knowing there will be demand regardless of how they are or what they charge; this does not sit well with me. Given there has been growth of vegan-vegetarian restaurants, I would support other and newer restaurants instead.

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Cali Pho Nia

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My friends and I were looking for some late night Asian food and this place happened to be open…read morearound 11pm so we hit it up. Right off the bat, I peeped the reviews to see if they were good and I noticed, a lot of the issues were with the service but nothing about the food being bad, so it was a go! Once we arrived we were instantly seated and they were quick and attentive! The lady took our order, while the other lady was pushing carts with huge pho bowls on them. I'm not going to lie, the bowls were looking amazing! The place was pretty busy and clean. The vibe was cool and everyone was either in a group or with their significant other, so I was digging the vibe. I went with the teriyaki chicken plate, while one of my boys got the bulgolgi plate and the other got a bowl of pho. I thought my chicken teriyaki was amazing but I did have a bite of my boys bulgolgi and it was not the hit and I LOVE bulgolgi. I def won't be ordering it there. Anyway, I would go back for some late night eats and I would 100% get the teriyaki chicken again. It was very good! OOOC 3.5 out of 5 Afros

It's the @light_skin_dragon. Coming to you live from a pho place because I seen my CAREMAL kisses…read moretook my daughter to a pho place and I missed them so I went to one by myself. I got the Super Bowl pho which basically has a lot of beef and pork and seafood. Cost around 20 and I got me a side of egg rolls. The service personally wasn't the greatest and that's why I gave it a 2 star. There were only 2 lady workers running the show for 18 tables I think I counted. Which had a Hispanic male in the back and I was like this is not authentic pho. I was cold and I asked if I could not sit by the door and she told me no. They took forever to bring utensils and napkins. The ambiance was casual and okay. At the end when I was almost finished with my pho I notice two Asian men came in and the lady knew them but gave them a huge table and they did not order food or anything which I was like damn that sucks. I'm cold sitting next to the door and they walked in and got a nice sitting. And I knew if I brought CAREMAL kisses she would have not liked the meat it was chewy and the texture was a bit weird. And this is coming from me so I know she had a part that she left on me to be detailed about the taste and texture because I wouldn't have said anything before meeting her. I would come again just to see if I get the same experience but I hope I don't and I would come back. It's the light skin dragon coming to you with a review that is honest and am looking to coming back to see if I get treated the same way.

Pho So 1 - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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