Real deal. Delicious food. Great service and friendly staff. My daughter's favorite pho restaurant.

Always delicious and fresh, makes me tummy happy every time I come, the service is also amazing ! I recommend 1000% !!!!!!

Their pho broth is really flavorful and authentic, and they are generous with their portions. I dine here weekly in the winter. Service is quick and the ambiance is extremely casual. You get up to pay the bill at the counter once you're finished. Dangerously, there is boba at Ding Tea right next door after you finish your meal. Don't get takeout though, it just does not hit the spot because the broth is cold and I find their portions to be smaller. read more

Date: February 19, 2022 The hubs loves this spot and is always here whenever we're / he's in the SFV. We stopped by one Saturday while checking out our new apt for a quick lunch. Stopped by around 3pm and it wasn't too crazy. About half the tables were occupied. (Dinner time is very packed though! ~730/8). Walked in and the gentlemen directed us to a table. He didn't speak any English so he didn't understand high chair but we managed to get one for our little guy. 1. Com suong nuong - I love pork chops with rice if I don't get my typical vermicelli bowl. Pork was well marinated and cooked perfectly as it was not burnt or chewy at all! Love the rice portion and that it comes with some pickled veggies. 2. Pho tai Chin- hubs go to pho dish everywhere we go. He loves it here. Beef is always nice and soft & plentiful and broth is yummy! 3. Egg rolls- love the crunchiness and flavor of the filling! Dipped in fish sauce it's just omgad. Can't go wrong with Vietnamese egg rolls. Overall, service isn't the best. They're all super rushed and just want to get you your items/orders. I don't think I've seen anyone smile of the four times I've been there. They're on point though, and will get you your order quickly and as you ordered. Price is average for food nowadays. We spent about 50$ for lunch. Since it's one of hubs favorites, we'll always be back. read more

Pho So 1 - Com suong nuong & pho tai chin + eggrolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

My family and i love to eat pho here. Yummy. It is next the the 99 ranch market, so you hang around in there going grocery abit after eating to digest read more

Huge portions! Dependable service and food. Great neighborhood spot. Broth is good! Makes for a good Sunday to have an early lunch then head next door to Ranch 99 for the week's groceries. read more

I never knew there was a section of Asian community there. This joint was in a strip mall with some Chinese restaurants and 99 Ranch market! We ordered vegetarian pho with beef broth since we love our soup to he that way. There were so many vegetables and broth was really good! We also ordered fried egg roll, and it was good, too. But, I still prefer the standard spring roll over this. It's just my preference. This place was really busy! We were there at 6 pm on Wed, it was full house. And when we were leaving, it was still 2/3 full. The price of the total was $20 each, including tip!! That's was a great deal! Service: It was busy, so they were not really attentive. Yet, they were friendly. We were busy talking, so it was ok with that. Parking: It is in a big enough strip mall, yet Ranch 99 market traffic was pretty heavy when we arrived there. Just park away from the market; there was plenty of space on the other side. I will definitely baaaaaack!!!! read more

Pho So 1 - a plate of food - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Just left this place and never coming back. First there was a bug in my food (picture below). When they brought me another dish, someone put a to go lid at the bottom of my bowl. Yes - a flipping LID. Safe to say someone in the kitchen put that lid in my food on purpose. I was nice and calm and kindly pointed out the bug to them and I thought they handled it well. But the LID in my food was a huge FU. Not coming back! UPDATE: I have filed a complaint with the Los Angeles health department. read more

Pho So 1 - Bug in my food - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

The chicken Pho (#22) was delicious, fresh, and hearty, I've been back twice in one week, and the service is prompt and friendly. The ambiance is casual and open with a large variety on the menu to select from. read more

Pho So 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

The pho here was just ok to me. I really wanted to like it as I have heard so many good things about it, but was disappointed. You can taste the spices (cardamom, star anise) but the broth was lacking beef flavor and depth. It could have definitely also used more fish sauce or salt. Aside from the broth, the noodles were cooked well and the meat quality was good, but the broth just wasn't there to pull the whole meal together. I liked that their spring rolls come with 3 instead of just 2, and the iced coffee here was also pretty standard (not the best, but not the worst). Taking into consideration that it took me 40 minutes to get here from where I live, I wouldn't return as I can get better tasting pho closer by. I did appreciate that service was very quick during a busy lunch rush though. read more

Pho So 1 - pho dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Fall is turning to its true colors with the weather finally cooling down, which means more reason to go for a nice hot bowl of pho mmmm. It usually gets crowded at this location, especially on Sunday early afternoons, but it's pretty typical for a Pho So 1. You can't go wrong with their egg rolls, any pho, the vermicelli! read more

Best spot for viet food in the valley. Tried all the others and it's not even close. Service is really quick when you first get there so good to have your order ready quickly. read more

Been coming here for 25 years. Something happened when it was reopened after COVID. Food is still consistently good, but the service has dropped. Keep up the good work in the kitchen. Refocus your efforts in the dining room and at the front desk. We will always visit on occasion, we are not as likely to recommend and Pho So 1 is no longer our automatic weekly meal. read more

I've visited this restaurant several times now. I had lunch at lunch today and lost my iPod. My iPod is still in the kitchen in the restaurant but I can't find it. The Vietnamese manager here made it impossible for me to track it. Even now, when I move towards the kitchen, it shows that my iPod Pro is closer. I tried to report it to the police, but I couldn't. I don't know what I can do. Is there anyone who can help me? I need help. I don't speak English well. I really need help... read more

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Pho is good but not number one. Comfort food for a cold day. Mu daughter lives the spring rolls and the peanut sauce was better before. Bit we still go often. read more

Food is ok. They are a little cleaner than most comparable Vietnamese restaurants. But like most other Vietnamese restaurants, their service sucks. They don't care about a single thing. This negative rating will mean nothing to them, but I'm writing this just to feel better. On a 10 scale, good is a 6. On cleanliness, rating is 4. Service is 0. read more

It was our last evening so I let Tess decide what cuisine she'd like for us to eat. As always it's something Asian so I Yelped the nearest Vietnamese spot near a Zankou but I ended up not going because I ordered a beef salad (bo tai chanh) and it turned out to be filling and delicious; super fresh. I ordered a Pho Dac Biet w/ extra sach (tripe) for the kids to share. We didn't wait long for our food but the wait to be seated was quite long. I was surprised to see a crowd on a Wednesday evening. When I went up to pay the guy told me that nobody orders the bo tai chanh because it is hidden in the menu. It's a gem that I was glad I found because I wanted something low-carb and low-fat. read more

Pho So 1 - Bo Tai Chanh. - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Classic pho shop the only thing they are missing are Banh mi. You got someone wiping down dishes or taking their break in the corner table and everything comes out so fast. My go to is usually rare steak pho and spring rolls with extra peanut sauce. Today I got the beef ball with egg roll because I felt under the weather (not COVID). Pro tip: Ask for rare steak on the side so you can dip it in the hot broth. Put the hoisin and siracha in the small bowl and dip the meat so you can truly enjoy their delicious broth. Pro: They're fast, food is delicious, tables are cleaned fast, and quality is consistent. Con: The parking lot can get pretty full since there is the market, Sam woo, and ding tea next to each other. read more

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The pho broth isn't clear, but it still hits. Chao was also pretty good with a good shallot presence. Skip on the banh canh.

come here often . service is ehhh . i get it you guys need people in n out quick but besides that the food always tastes fresh and very warm and cozy it does get busy and maybe they should have a waiting area outside idk instead of everyone crammed inside by the register will keep coming here as long as this place is open amd keeps serving good food read more

Pho So 1 - #1 -WITH CRISPY ROLLS AND ANOTHER SIDE ORDER OF Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Don't come here! Worst service! The kids who man the cashier station are rude and always have an attitude! Our orders have been ready but they said they are not and made us wait for over 10 minutes then realize they have been sitting on the table! When we went there the last time, they forgot to give us basils or any vegetables for our Pho!!! I have been trying to give them more chances but they are just rude and don't deserve your money! read more

I usually go to the Pho So 1 in West Hills and Woodland Hills. This time I had to buy some stuff at Ranch 99 and since Sam Woo was closed I went to Pho So 1. I always order the Rare Beef, Tendon and Tripe pho. I love their lovely anise flavor. I've been to places where it's either too much anise or not enough anise. Pho So 1 has the perfect amount. I also like it that I can order egg roll in pieces. So I ordered 2 eggrolls and it was perfect. It's nice to know that there are several Pho So 1's in the valley and they are all pretty consistent. read more

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Used to be good. Not any more with this new crew. Used to feel like a legit Vietnamese pho. Been coming here for like 10 years but lately it feels more and more like a sell out with my last experience as my last. $0 tip for skipping my name on the list, overlooking our table and forgetting one of our orders. All good. The choices aren't limited. read more

The Staff was interesting to say the least. I was doing take out and the gentleman in line before me was asked after he had paid to come back. Confused and wondering if he had forgotten something the gentleman at the cash register had pointed out to him the tip area was blank. This was after he had signed already and paid. Times are tough but definitely for takeout and if he maybe was a delivery guy just makes it awkward and weird. I really wanted Pho and personally like the broth and I got a sample cup of broth and a whole lot of lettuce. The barbecue beef wasn't bad but nothing special in my opinion. read more

Great Vietnamese place where the Pho hits the spot. If you are exhausted from doing all your grocery shopping at Ranch 99 market next-door this is a great place to take a break grab a bite to eat and get your strength back before you gotta go home and put all the groceries away. The broth is definitely one of the highlights, not to make anyone upset but I could absolutely do without the noodles and the meat, I ordered the beef broth with a lot of veggies and it was great. Previously I've ordered plenty of the beef options and they are delicious as well, my favorite is the brisket. The eggrolls are super delicious very greasy and may cause a tummyache if you eat too many, but I love the pickled vegetables are served with they cut through the fattiness of the savory pork and are all so delicious! read more

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Easily one of the best pho places that someone can go to in the Los Angeles area. Pho So 1 is conveniently located in a shopping complex that contains Ding Tea, 99 Ranch, and Sam Woo. If you're craving boba or need to go grocery shopping after your meal, it's perfect. My go to order whenever I visit is the Rare Steak with Rice Noodle Soup aka #17. Pro tip, ask for the meat on the side so you can dip it into the soup and a side of raw onions to eat alongside the pho. What I love most about the pho here is the broth. It's super flavor and rich so you won't ever need to add any additional seasoning. Noodles are also cooked to perfection, vegetables are fresh, and they don't skimp out on the meat. Portions are also big so you always come out coming satisfied. The only downside would be the service as it can be lackluster at times. The employees can definitely do a better job in going around each table and making sure that customers have everything they need. Other than that, I highly recommend anyone to come here if they are ever craving some delicious pho! read more

Pho So 1 - Rare Steak With Rice Noodle Soup - #17 - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Good Pho and the broth is tasty. It does get busy fast so make a reservation or show up early. read more

Authentic Vietnamese pho restaurant. Nothing fancy. If you want a bowl of pho soup, here's where you will find. Prices are decent. read more

Pho So 1 - Pho #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Omg I looove this place! Has a big plaza parking lot. Always an influx of diners but never a long wait. Most people are in and out, especially during lunch time where local workers stop by to fill their tummies. They eat SO fast! The food is on point. Pho soup is not oily or overly flavored. They don't skimp on the meat either. Super generous portions. Definitely a great spot for your pho cravings. So so delish. Vinegar onions shaved to perfection with the right amount of sweetness and sourness. If it was by my house, I'd go all the time! Service is fast and courteous! Prices are still of the old days! Pho tai plus tax was $11.28!!! Unlike the west side where it's almost $20 per pho bowl read more

Pho So 1 - Pho tai with meat on the side - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

So sad to give this review as I'm a regular here. Decided to order spring rolls for the first time, and when they came, I took a bite out of it, and the tofu tasted like it had gone bad. I nicely told our waiter that it tasted off and he said no problem and took it away for us. When I went to go pay, the manager charged my card and I saw he did not take the spring rolls off my bill. When I told him what happened he said "you took a bite of it I can't sell it again" I told him it didn't taste right and that the waiter said no problem and took the dish away for us. It's not the $7 I'm upset over, it's the principle and lack of customer service . The manager had such a bad attitude and awful managerial skills. Really sad that I won't be going back. read more

OMG!! This place is SoOoOo gOoOod. Came here for lunch with a friend. and i was super excited to try a Viet new place. Living in Valencia there is only a handful of Viet placed out my way. And working in the Valley, i am so glade my friend introduced me to this place. Located in the 99 ranch plaza, Pho So 1, looks like your typcial Viet place. But i don't think its your "typical" Viet place. For one thing, the people that work here are super nice and accommodating. Usually, i am use to Viet places being rude, but this is not the case here. The food was super good. the Viet iced coffee was super good and super strong. i was having palpitations after, but it was great! Can't wait to go back and try other entrees on their menu. FYI: Parking is a little challenging because 1. asian drivers (I'm asian so i can say this) 2. the parking spots are mostly for compact cars 3. it gets super busy during lunch time. Cheers!!! read more

Pho So 1 - Vietnamese iced coffee ** two thumbs up** - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Pho so 1 is literally the best pho in town! There's a reason why they have so many locations! Well this location is conveniently located right next door to the 99 ranch market. I stopped by for a quick bowl of pho, when I said quick I meant QUICK QUICK. It took less than 5 mins for it to come out. unbelievable! Everything tasted amazing. You literally can't go wrong with this family owned business. I will come back for more. PS: they have indoor dining now! read more

Pho So 1 - Rare steak pho with "Fatty brisket" - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Recent favorites include: Pho Dac Biet-ask for sliced onions with a little lime juice as a side Cha Gio w extra lettuce Tai Nam Gan Bun Bi Thit Nuong Com Bi Cha Nuong Shrimp on a sugar cane skewer grilled Extra grilled pork chop Viet drip coffee w condensed milk, iced read more

I ordered the beef stew and the fried rice. The beef stew was delicious and very flavorful. I loved the fried rice. It was well seasoned. The service was very good and very fast. read more

Food is good but the service sucks. If you dont mind just being handed your food and be left alone without any request, like dine and pay, its fine. We always come here but today never fails to get subpar service. We waited for a while before we get someone to take our order. I askes twice for a scissor/ cutter and never got it. I forgot our left over TO GO in a wrapped bag and when I returned in 3 mins, the same man who gave us the TO GO box had cleaned up our table ( they clear table fast ) and just trow our TO GO bag, I mean common , any waiter knew that most of these customers take 5 mins to remember before they leave the parking lot but nope, he just no care in the world trow it out, just said sorry lol! So yeah, service is zero to one. read more

My bf and I went here today to get our favorite eggrolls. This was our first time at this location as we usually go to the one in Reseda. We ordered two orders of eggrolls (10 eggrolls total) which they brought out on one plate. We each were in the process of eating our first one when I looked down at the plate and saw two small dead bugs on the plate. We stopped eating and called the worker over. I didn't want to make a scene where other people would hear so I said it quietly and pointed at the bugs. He took the plate and said he would bring out a new order. He soon brought out a new plate of eggrolls, this time the plate only had 7 eggrolls on it. Even if they didn't want to give us the full amount which should have been 10, they should have at least given us 8 because we only ate two from the previous plate. I took one bite of the eggrolls from the second plate then picked up a piece of lettuce to wrap my eggroll in and there was a bug on the lettuce leaf! I called the young worker over again and showed him the bug. He took the plate and showed it to another worker and said he'd bring out a new order. When the third order arrived it had 6 eggrolls on the plate and... you guessed it, a bug on the lettuce! At this point we were a little grossed out and just wanted to leave. When we went to pay the bill, which I really don't think we should have paid for anything at all, they still tried to charge us for two orders of eggrolls! I told them we didn't touch the second order and only ate two from the first order. He said ok, and gave us a discount of $2 for the one order of eggrolls. I'm posting a picture of the bug from the third plate, as I didn't take pics of the first two because I really didn't want to make it a big deal. But by the third time, I figured I should take a pic. read more

Pho So 1 - Bug on my lettuce - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Order the AVOCADO SHAKE and you won't be disappointed... i promise. Watch as they drop the fresh avocado slices into the blender in the back corner of the restaurant, and then listen as the blender screeches and wails like a haunted banshee. It's really really really good... next level deliciousness. Pho and egg rolls, noodles and meat are on point. Three stars because the costumer service could be alittle more efficient and welcoming. Evil glares from the register staff seemed unnecessary. Took awhile to have my order taken, longer to receive it, but the AVOCADO SHAKE was worth the wait. Trust me. read more

Pho So 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Yummy Vietnamese food here! We ordered Beef and Chicken Vermicelli with shrimp spring rolls and hot tea and it was very satisfying. Service is blaze fast and cool. Ambiance is very modern and they have smooth music on. Recommended for dinner! read more

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Lots of flies buzzing around. No air-conditioning. Loud. No service from waiters. There, you get authentic Vietnamese experience. Pricey $15 for fried rice. An ok place but the flies and lack of service made me regret eating here. I go here maybe twice a year. Maybe now, once in two years. read more

Pho So 1 - Expensive fried rice, nothing special - Vietnamese Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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A brief update overdue. Good to see this restaurant persevering. Service has improved with younger friendlier staff. Still have not had the 7 beef courses. Soup tastes better here than their other locations. Always worth the wait which is generally never that bad. Now that the Bank and former store on the other half of this shopping center are closed, more parking available for the time being. read more