TL;DR Comforting, hearty Vietnamese food with generous portions. Sweet family-owned business. Food: I got the egg rolls and meatball pho. The egg rolls are crispy, have a simple filling, but delicious. The pho is aromatic and light, a flavor I keep coming back for. The meatballs taste homemade, with a slight sesame oil flavor. I always dip the meatballs in sriracha and hoisin sauce. The add on vegetables are super fresh, and the jalapeños are also spicy. Service and Ambiance: I go here often, and they are always so sweet. The ambiance is very quiet and relaxing. read more

Pho Tay Bac - Crispy Eggrolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

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Came here with my daughter and we ordered the brisket pho. This is my second time coming to this restaurant and it didn't seem to miss the mark this time. It is a family owned restaurant, food came out pretty fast, and the service was great! read more

Pho Tay Bac - Well done brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

I came back just for their combination appetizer platter ($16.99), which consisted of two egg rolls, two shrimp spring rolls, and two barbecue pork spring rolls. The pickup process was smooth, and the food was ready five minutes after calling in the order. I always enjoy the peanut sauce provided with the spring rolls. As the spring rolls are refreshing to eat, the sweet and savory flavors from the peanut sauce mix nicely together. The portion size is good enough as a snack or an appetizer to combine with a larger meal. read more

Pho Tay Bac - Large pho with well-done brisket (P3) - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

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Every time we come here the Pho soup with brisket and Rare beef is consistently good. The employees are always friendly too. Prices are reasonable. read more

This is me and my fiancé's go-to pho place! We found this place randomly 3 years ago and we come at least once a month... Sometimes 2 or 3, especially if it's cold and rainy! The soup is hardy and for the price point, you get a ton of food. It also comes out quick! We always get the P1 and P5 pho, but we have also tried the spring rolls and bahn mi - which are also good. The peanut sauce that goes with the spring rolls is delicious! Service is always good (shout out to Sal) and there is usually no wait for a table. When we order take away, it is packaged well and the soup is still very hot when we get home. read more

I always get the pho brisket. It's so good! Anytime I am craving pho this is my go to place. read more

Pho Tay Bac - Pho brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

I ended up with food poisoning from eating the combo bun noodle. The sauce it came with was very plain, no pickled carrots or radishes like other places. We also ordered beef ball pho and chicken fried rice noodles. The rice noodles were ok but chicken pieces were big and not sliced small to eat, the bok choy were not even chopped. Taste was ok but not good presentation or easy to eat, especially for my kid. Only reason why I would give them 2 stars is because of their pricing of menu and service. Ambiance kind of odd. I don't think I would come back. read more

Pretty good pho. Service was good. I was in a bit of a rush for a quick dinner but this place will not disappoint. read more

Pho Tay Bac - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

Came here with my partner around 12PM for lunch. Vibes It is a super humble and small shop that seems family owned. Where the bathroom is past the kitchen. Which for asian food, is totally my vibe. It wasn't filled to the brim but had a few large families eating here. Service Fantastic! It was one kind sweet lady taking everyone orders and take care of everyone. She was not overbearing but she had a very welcoming vibe to her that I really enjoyed. Food I ordered the shaken beef with yellow rice. The sauce was SUPER flavorful and the rice was fresh! The meat was a tiny bit tough but on par to most vietnamese restaurants I've been to. Overall, I would come back if I was in the area! I really liked the vibes of the shop and would go back for that alone. read more

Pho Tay Bac - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

Pho Tay Bac is one of my favorite spots for pho! The broth is rich, flavorful, and tastes like it's been simmering for hours. The ingredients are always fresh and the portions are generous. The service is friendly and the restaurant has a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. If you're craving authentic Vietnamese pho, this place definitely hits the spot. Highly recommend! read more

Came in for a quick lunch and went with the BBQ pork sandwich while my friend ordered a bowl of pho. The sandwich was the highlight. The baguette had a nice crunch on the outside with a soft interior, and the pork was flavorful and slightly caramelized, paired with crisp pickled vegetables and a light spread that pulled it all together. It was filling without feeling too heavy. The pho my friend had leaned on the mild side. The broth was clean but lacked some of the deeper flavor you'd expect. Not bad by any means, just a little underwhelming without the addition of extra herbs, lime, and sauces. Service was polite and efficient. We were seated quickly and food came out in a timely manner. The staff checked in once without being intrusive, and everything was brought to the table hot and neatly presented. The space is casual and functional. It's clean, with simple decor and plenty of seating. Good for a relaxed meal with friends or a solo bite without much fuss. Overall, Pho Tay Bac is a solid spot. The BBQ pork sandwich is worth ordering again, and while the pho could use a bit more depth, it still makes for a comforting meal. Would return to try a few other items on the menu. read more

Pho Tay Bac - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

Food: 5* Service: 5* Ordered food for pick up. I ordered the bbq pork (2) and shrimp (2) spring rolls. I also ordered the special combo noodle soup (pho). Each were delicious. The bbq pork was smoky and flavorful. The shrimp rolls were soft, tasty, and herbaceous. The dipping sauce, once 8 added the provided sambal olek or sriracha sauce was perfect. The pho was ample, I ordered the large, for two meals. Good amount in both quantity and variety of meat. The soup base was very flavorful. The accompanying herbs and sides for the soup were great. I just love the Thai basil, it is so strong and almost anise like. Very punchy which helps to lift the flavor of the broth. I would return. read more

This is my go to pho spot whenever I crave pho. I went multiple times and they taste good each time. The broth tastes cleaner (hopefully due to less msg or artificial seasoning). And their servers are super friendly! Thank you.. read more

GREAT attentive service. Got the Seafood Noodle soup. Broth taste was deep/rich. A wonderful meal read more

Pho Tay Bac - Seafood Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

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We started going here over 6 months ago. We've eaten in store and the staff was very friendly. We usually get to go and it's always packaged amazing. The food itself is amazing. If you haven't had Pho before, I would recommend this place. read more

Delicious pho and BBQ fried rice! Friendly staff and plenty of seating. High chairs are available for babies, and there's also a restroom on-site. read more

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If you like pho with a warming, hearty and fulfilling broth, this is the place. Their fresh and clean ingredients such as seafoods don't smell and mints, bean spouts, lime slices and jalapeno slices are crisp. They even offer you sliced onions, which is another great things about this restaurant. If you want an appetizer and can't decide what to order, then go for both spring rolls and egg rolls since they are scrumptious. The service is superb and it is such a delight interacting with the servers and the owner. They all are very lovely people that you would want to come back soon. The restaurant is pretty spacious so it is a good place for not only couple people but also a group. There is plenty of parking so you won't have a problem finding one. read more

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Food was amazing. I ordered a Pho with Shrimp Rolls and it was delicious. Quaint location with classical music playing read more

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It's the closest pho place to me, also really good and fantastic service! I went in to have a solo lunch I was hungry and needed something warm for a cold gloomy day and it always hits the spot!! I got seated and my order taken right away and the lady was so sweet! It was pretty busy for a lunch hour but got my food fast and hot just how I like it! The parking lot is small but I seem to always find a spot. Thank you for my delicious bowl of pho and wonderful service I can always count on you guys. Have a beautiful day :) Aloha read more

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So nice, we've been here twice! The broth of the pho has good flavor. I love their spring rolls!! This place feels comforting. You can order food to go/ pick up or you can dine in by just sitting anywhere and the employees tend to you right away! Food comes out fast too! Make sure you stop by and give them a try. read more

Pho Tay Bac - Combo platter - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

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Staff is always friendly! I will say though skip out on the banh m, it was less than mid. read more

Pho Tay Bac - Bbq pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

I work around the corner from Pho Tay Bac, and my office orders from here quite a bit. Everyone in my office loves the food here! They are quick, friendly, great tasting, and very well priced! Highly recommend this place. Try the shrimp spring rolls, bahn mi sandwiches, and fried rice with BBQ pork. soups are amazing too! read more

Good food that has quality beef flavor. Love the service & traditional things here. I would come again. read more

Pho Tay Bac - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

Good food. Excellent broth. Service was good too. No complaints. Happy to have a nice spot close to home.

Pho Tay Bac is in a fairly small plaza so I can see parking can be an issue during prime time hours. We visited on a Wednesday during lunch and got decent parking. I want to say that the customer service was my fave experience at Pho Tay Bac. The restaurant has fair aesthetics, nothing fancy but nothing to turn away from either. The food was also just fair to me, nothing to rave about, nothing I would crave. read more

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Still as good as ever. Took my parents for the first time and they think it's the best pho in the area (along with the spring rolls and beef brisket). read more

Wow!! Wanted something light and with fresh ingredients. Very satisfying. Ordered the beef with Vermicelli noodles and and appetizer platter. All so good. Sauces came with it and also very good. I am a fan and will be back read more

Hearty Vietnamese food at really affordable prices in La Habra. Truly one of my favorite ways to end a night and the delicious broth and friendly service are winners in my book. read more

Loads of vegetables with the chicken egg noodle and very flavorful. Brisket PHO was good too.

A friend changed my opinion of Pho after he brought me to this place today. In the past, I've had multiple mediocre experiences with other Pho restaurants and thus avoided Pho for more than half a decade. However, coming back here was a wise decision, especially when I was really hungry and wanted to try something different in case my taste buds have changed. The service was alright, the atmosphere is very welcoming and waiting time was fast. The food makes it worth coming back here; I ordered a fried rice dish with fish and it didn't disappoint. The portion was of a good size too. I would definitely come back to this place to try out their other dishes. I love that they have different menus with visuals, it helps!! read more

Pho Tay Bac - My dish - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

The pho over here is delicious. The service is friendly and quick. It is a great small place for quick Vietnamese food.

I love the owner and the team. I go in about once a week by myself or with friends. It's a great place to enjoy talking and it's not too noisy to catch up with friends. The Ox Tail Soup, Chicken and Beef pho is delicious. They have many other options and if you do not eat meet, they have something for everyone. read more

Best place for pho hands down. Awesome staff that is super helpful. The service is the absolute best and the food is amazing. I come here almost weekly with my fiancée and we get treated great. We always love to sit down in the same spot and know the food will always be consistently great. Highly recommend to try the pho, I haven't gotten any of the dishes with rice or noodles but keep telling myself that I will one day. It's just so hard to try something new because what I always order is so great. I get the P5. Just want to thank the staff for always being so kind and taking such great care of my family and I. We love it here. Thank you! read more

Good food and very fast service! This is my favorite place to go on my lunch break on a cold day. Workers are all very sweet and attentive. read more

Decided to give this place a try and the service was very quick. I placed my order over the phone and had it ready within 10 minutes. The brisket pho was very good. The taste felt authentic and one of my new favorite spots. read more

Whenever I plan on being in the area I try to make it at lunch or dinner time so I can eat at this wonderful restaurant. The food is excellent and the service is terrific. I always order the shrimp spring rolls as an appetizer with their addictive peanut sauce along with Item B4 Pork, Shrimp, Egg Roll over Vermicelli Pasta and delicious veggies. This is my go to Vietnamese Comfort meal. ;-) I worshiped across the street at Christ Lutheran Church for years and never knew that this restaurant existed but now that I have found it is now one of my favorites in the area. I appreciate that they play soft piano Gospel music in the restaurant. read more

Pho Tay Bac - Shrimp spring rolls as an appetizer along with Item B4 Pork, Shrimp, Egg Roll over Vermicelli Pasta and delicious veggies. - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

Love the smell of pho! This place is small in space, but the quality of the food is good! The service is good, the vegetable is fresh, the crunch of well cooked veggies in pho was quite good! When we came it was lunch time and yes they're packed! We're lucky enough to get a table, the food came quickly and all seasonings were on the table! read more

Pho Tay Bac - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

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This was the perfect meal after work. Delicious steak pho and spring rolls. The service was very friendly and we were server quickly. read more

Pho Tay Bac - Raw steak Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

Food and Service was amazing. Definitely going back again they are really friendly I think it's the best local pho with affordable prices for nowadays. read more

Pho Tay Bac - Pho Brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Brea, California

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I guess the service is good if you eat at the restaurant. I got no hello, no thank you, no good bye for my pickup order. Also no lettuce with egg rolls. Owner appeared irritable that I couldn't understand his accent while confirming my order. Overall just left with a bad taste in my mouth despite of tipping as courtesy. Not returning since the food isn't also any more special than other places. read more