Don't be fooled by the mellow ambiance of this restaurant. The pho here is pretty good and service is quite fast as well. For tonight, I had : Pho Nam, gau & bo vien Vinegar onions (we mixed it with hoisin, lemon & sriracha) Fatty broth with green onions And to too everything off, an iced tea. The thing that I value most in a Vietnamese restaurant (besides the taste of the food) is the herbs. This place seems careful in cleaning their herbs and I can safely say that after eating here multiple times, I can eat here without feeling like I need to put their vegetables under a microscope. The broth is clean and their meat is super tender. Our pho came out in a couple of minutes after ordering and super hot, which is amazing when typically some places take so long to serve and your food comes out kind of hot/warm. Definitely a good fall back spot for when you just want a bowl of comforting pho without having to wait for long. read more

Pho Thin - Pho Nam, gau, & bo vien with a side of fatty broth with scallions & vinegar onions - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

My gf had never had northern style Pho before, so we wanted to try the notable Pho Thin. As a lifelong pho lover, I loved the broth, portion size and overall flavor of my bowl of pho. They have a variety of meat combos, but I stuck with my regular steak and flank :) Hearty, warm and service was excellent. You can also pay by card here! The inside was spacious, and parking was also a breeze :) read more

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I was craving some Northern-style pho, so my brother and I decided to make the drive to Pho Thin. It has been a while since I had Pho Thin and lowkey is disappointed in myself for not going here more often! We went around 7pm on a Friday and there wasn't much line. I got the #1 with everything while my brother got the #2 with the big beef rib. The broth was so flavorful and beefy. There was so much meat in each bowl! We also got a side of fried donut to share. Although the #2 was good, it didn't have the tái lăn (stir fried beef) in it. I personally think their tái lăn is their specialty and what they are know for! The #1 has it and it was SOOOOO GOOD!! I recommend getting the #1 or #4 (just the tái lăn as the meat option) instead. The restaurant located in the big plaza with many parking spots! The place is spacious with many seatings. It has a welcoming and family friendly vibe! Def will be coming back for often! read more

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Delicious place! Husband brought me here to try the chicken. In OC, close to bolsa. Lots of people here having their meals solo or in groups around. So it must be nice comfort food for some people. Staff was kind of busy but they seem nice. Will be to try other items off the menu! read more

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Even though the portion of their meat has gone down, I still like to come to Pho Thin for their Northern style pho. The broth is tasty and everything comes together nicely in the noodle soup. Since they use fresh noodles (wider compared to traditional pho noodles), I find that it is a great takeout option to reheat at home. I always call ahead to place my order of their #1. Pho Dac Biet ($15.99) with large noodles. They never take longer than 10 minutes to have it all ready for pickup. read more

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I was surprised to see how empty this place was for Sunday dinner. Don't let the lack of crowd fool you. It was my first time having northern style pho and it did not disappoint. The pickled garlic is such a game changer. I loved having the fried donuts with my soup too. (Have to order those on the side since it does not come with the soup.) I appreciate the complimentary tea as well. read more

1. The broth of the pho was good, and I love the garlic beef! The Vietnamese iced coffee was strong! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes! The interior is big! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with our order! The food was ready within 10 mins! 4. There is only indoor seatings! There are a lot of tables! 5. Parking lot has a lot of spots! However, it can get crowded depending on time and day! Note: They do accept card transactions! Photo: Pho Thin Special and Vietnamese Iced Coffee read more

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I've had Pho Thin in Hanoi and Melbourne, and this was just as delicious as I remembered. The northern style pho is more green onion heavy, and a lighter broth that is more mild in spice flavor. Also the beef slices are very tender and don't come in as much variety as the southern style pho. Also the rice noodles are the super fresh and soft rice noodles which are my favorite. Definitely will add Pho Thin to my pho spot rotations list. Super quick service, literally got my pho in less than 5 minutes of ordering. Clean and updated restaurant and good for big parties also. read more

Pho Thin - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

came in to dine with my family (party of 7) last night and it wasn't busy at all, we got sat right away and service was quick and friendly (our server spoke both vietnamese and english). inside feels like a hole in the wall or family owned establishment. this was my first time trying northern pho and you can really taste the difference between the northern broth and the southern or more popular pho broth. it was different but it was good and they add different herbs/greens in their broth, as well as eat their pho with the wide/thicker noodles and chinese donuts which i loveee. they're airy and crispy fried goodnesses that make incredible vessels for the broth. only reason i gave this place a 4 and not a 5 is that the tai meat was just okay. they slice it quite thin so it feels a little more dry and not as tender. read more

Pho Thin - pho tai (beef steak) - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Service: 5/5 very friendly and explained specialties. Food: 5/5 very good northern style. Rib bone not quite fall off the bone but that and the Special were very tasty. I loved the noodles! Very OG and classic Pho vibes. Simple menu, great Passion Fruit Tea. read more

Pho Thin - Pho Rib Bone - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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It's rainy season so I had to stop by Pho Thin again. The service was very quick & they were really nice! Me & my sister always get the # 2 with the rib bone & # 3 garlic beef stir fry. I don't know how they get that unique taste but the garlic beef stir fry is SOO good it's super hearty and has this clean taste -you won't be disappointed! i also love their pickled jalapeños although it's REALLY hot. they also have pickled garlic which is also really good! 100/10 my favorite northern style pho place ever read more

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Pho Thin served the best Pho I have had so far in the US. Our friend took us here for breakfast before our early flight. They open really early in the morning (8am) which is similar to many restaurants in Vietnam. There is a parking lot in front of the restaurant and it was almost empty the day we went but it could get crowded during the day. The space inside is not very big but there are still many tables, maybe because it's early morning. Everything is clean and decorated nicely to give the Vietnamese vibe. This restaurant serves the northern Vietnamese style pho which I normally am not a fan of. However, the way they made the pho noodles, the broth, and the stir-fried beef was so authentic that it tasted better than all other pho places I have tried so far in the US. In overall, it is one of the best restaurants I have tried in CA. Location, hours, price, and food quality are all top-notch that I will definitely come back for more. read more

Pho Thin - Pho Tai Lan - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

If you know you know. :) It's not your standard recipe pho, but if you like a good meaty flavor with strong notes then this is the place! It's Hanoi-style inspired, with longer/thinner noodles and lots of tender meat! I really enjoy the #2 and 3, just depends on if I want to take on the bone or not, but both options are solid! The place is always clean, and the service is always friendly, come early though as this place fills up fast! read more

Pho Thin - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Such a pity Pho Thin is not in my town! It's a must-visit every time I'm in the area. I always order the Traditional Pho with Garlic Beef Stir-fry--the smoky flavor of the beef paired with the rich, non-greasy broth always hits the spot. I add a generous spoonful of the garlic they keep on every table--it gives the soup that perfect extra kick. It's so good, I haven't even made it past this one dish on the menu XD The service is lightning-fast: you sit, order, eat, and pay (at the register). It's a no-frills spot where the focus is entirely on the food. Perfect for a quick, comforting meal any time of day. read more

Pho Thin - Traditional Pho with Garlic Beef Stir-fry - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Clean place and great pho. The broth is more on the richer side since it's northern. I'm used to southern pho but this was really good too read more

Pho Thin - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Be nice when u make mistakes like this pls. Say sorry or something. Pho is good just shock me a little seeing this here read more

Pho Thin - I saw a fly in the chilly i told the restaurant and they don't even say sorry they change it out for me. - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Lots of parking in the morning st this plaza I got the pho tai lan The meat was soft and garlicky The broth was sweet flavorful and lots of depth Noodles were overcooked mess - fell apart and so mushy Could not finish my small bowl because of it Next time ill try it with thin noodles vs the big ones Credit card is taken Complimentary hot or cold tea read more

Pho Thin - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Today was my third time trying this place and I can now say their pho is mid at best. For some reason, on my first visit, the pho tasted great and had some fire taste from the stir-frying. But that taste was completely missing the second and third times. I even let them know that taste was missing after my second time and I was hoping they would bring back the original taste. Sadly, the fire taste was absent. read more

Pho Thin is a good option for beef pho. The portion sizes seem smaller than before, probably due to the current price changes. The staff are efficient but not very friendly, and they don't always have drinks available for children (like iced water). The prices, in my opinion, are comparable to other restaurants in Bolsa. The restaurant is clean, but the parking lot is small and difficult to find. Pho tái filet mignon + fatty flank( gau ) read more

Grabbed pho for take out from this establishment. The person who helped me was nice and helpful. Place is packed on a morning. The establishment is spacious, clean, and well lit. I ordered Pho Tai (only available for large size). The bowl is full of delicious meat, herbs, and thick noodles. The broth tasted so refreshing and sweet. Definitely a must to check out and try. read more

Pho Thin - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Delicious! We alternate between here and pho holic as their broth types are different. I always get the number 1 here for all the special mix of meats which includes their garlic beef specialty. You also have to try the pickled garlic they have set out on the table. The way they fry their oil stick (you tiao - not sure what it's called on their menu in Vietnamese) keeps it really crispy and delicious to dip. It comes in an order of three small pieces. The service is great and they really take extra attention for the little ones. We never have an issue getting them to eat the pho here! read more

100% Definitely a must have on a cold or rainy day A perfect healthy hangover cure as well The chicken salad with the fish sauce was on point, 10 outta 10 perfection Service was fast and friendly The interior reminds me of a Tesla seat interior, nice and spacious Will be back for more pho thin read more

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First time trying northern style Vietnamese pho! It's so different from what I'm used to with the stir fried garlic beef, pickled garlic and jalapeños, and fish sauce umami forward broth (vs southern style which is more spiced and sweet). I really enjoyed it, especially with the fried bread dipped into the broth. read more

Pho Thin - Pho dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Staffs are less than polite to customers. When asked for additional mint leaves, I was told that it has been added to the package. Turned out to be NOT as this happened twice. If the restaurant does not want to give extra mint, just let the customers know and do not lie to them. Additional training is very needed here if the restaurant really wants to retain customers and stay in business. I, personally, wanted to give some benefit of the doubt and will come back for the pho but willing to go elsewhere for better services and respects. read more

Been here a couple times now. Very solid northern style pho when feeling something lighter and really similar indeed to what we've had in Vietnam Bottom line: will be back when feeling northern (bac) style pho! read more

Pho Thin - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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I have sat on this review update for too long, I might as well get it out of my system. The 1st time I had Pho THIN, I had an out of body experience I told myself, WHOA! I pinch myself, was it real? The thinly sliced raw beef was sautéed to perfection, the flambé taste was spectacular, the onion was flavorful, I think there was a hint of garlic, it was piping hot all the way to home. The broth was oily but what the heck, it was so good, you only live once (YOLO!! LOL!) I told my neighbors, all my social media buddies and even my manicurist and hairdresser to come and enjoy an amazing experience. The take home bag was also unique and so beautiful. They told me it was Hanoi style, whatever, read further, now all of a sudden, there are copy cats everywhere. LET ME TELL YOU CATEGORICALLY THERE WAS NOT SUCH A THING as Hanoi style or Saigon style but whatever works is fine w me. PHO by definition is a HANOI invention, the same way as BUN BO HUE is a HUE invention. My 2nd time trying was so so but my 3rd and 4th and fifth is UNMISTAKABLY a bait and switch and they need to be called out before they would lose their customers, I realize many young Vietnamese had never been to Hanoi or even Saigon, furthermore they don't have a keen sense of what Pho was all about, I'm not going to argue w anybody who disagree w me, my brother used to own a restaurant in SD and my sister in law owns a restaurant in Paris, everybody here put ginger in Pho Bo, it should be only in Pho Ga. I also do not taste anise in the broth but it's not important as what I will explain here. The 1st 2 times, overnight the broth was condensed, it meant the broth had all bones and beef cooking some 10 hrs, subsequent times the broth overnight was watery = little bone, broth from can or too diluted, not oily either bc not enough substance. I felt disrespected, I had told them I'd eat at home so there was no reason to give me lukewarm broth and worse yet, the sautéed beef WAS COLD OUT OF THE FREEZER! They did this to the wrong person, I'm a galloping gourmet! And you can take anything I review to the bank, it's detailed and as accurate as possible, I do not let anything influencing my review. The lady I talked to, not sure if she was the owner or not, she was very nice so I strucked up a conversation and asked her about Mr THIN, why I never heard of him, never saw him, she smiled and said well, he didn't live here, whoa and I thought he was in the kitchen, I got to meet almost every chef in most restaurants, people enjoyed meeting me and I like to compliment the chefs, I met all the chefs on every cruise ship! I used to sell encyclopedias in college and 9 years real estates, I'm a people person, I asked further there was no such thing as the Hanoi style, she admitted I was right, it was Mr THIN invention, I really admired him for his genius idea, after all there are thousand of Pho stores, his is unique until copied by so many people. She told me he came to Little Saigon to teach the chef to cook his style then went home, apparently he got paid for the copy right and is not in any way shape or form involved afterwards. OK so you get the entire story about this mysterious Hanoi Pho. I could not eat what was sold to me, cold broth, watery and tasteless, pennywise but pound foolish. I live here long enough to know many people made a huge mistake in trying to save money, it doesn't work in the end it will backfire, 3 stars are really generous. I'll go to VN next year and will look up his pho resto in Hanoi to congratulate him. Please do something as you had a great product, bring it back and I might try it the 5th time before giving up entirely. read more

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The pho here was the BEST pho I have had in my past 10 years of eating pho in LA and OC. This is a place specializing in Northern-style pho. The broth is the star of the show. The pho broth here tasted so clean and light but still had a perfect fragrant flavor. The beef pieces were perfectly tender. For their pho, they used the flat rice noodles which tasted lighter and went really well with the clean and light pho broth. Maybe I just like Northern-style pho more but I have to say the pho here is a contender for the best pho in OC. I think they have the potential to become as popular as Phoholic. Even my friend who's from Vietnam said the pho here is one of the closest to the pho back in Vietnam. In conclusion, the pho here was un-pho-gettable so let's get this place into the spotlight! read more

Pho Thin - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Recently tried for the first time and it did not disappoint! As others have said already, this is northern style pho. From the first sip, I could already taste that the broth is made with less spices and has the perfect amount of saltiness! So it's very clean but still rich in flavor. I grew up eating southern style pho but I definitely prefer this style now. We both got the #4: pho tai, nam, gau. Good amount of all three meats and lots of green onion on top. To top it off, highly recommend eating your bowl with the pickled garlic they provide! This is tradition to northern style side pho, so you'll want to try it. It goes together soooo well. Services was friendly. Got our order in and food came out quick. Lots of seating inside. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Authentic northern-style pho done right -- deep, savory broth, generous cuts of meat, and a cozy, no-frills vibe. I enjoyed my #8 Pho Tai (steak), which had generous portion of meet in my opinion. If you like something more traditional, go for the #2 Pho Suon Bo Dac Biet (rib bones, steak, meatballs). The drinks were just as thoughtful (that smoky milk tea was delish and not too sweet. Phở Thìn in Little Saigon is a must-try when you want real-deal Vietnamese comfort food. read more

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If you're used to Southern-style pho and want something a little different, Northern-style pho is such a great change--and this spot does it right. The broth has a deeper, more savory flavor that feels cleaner and more focused, and it was so good I finished every drop. The portions are generous, especially with the meat, which really makes the bowl satisfying from start to finish. They also offer Chinese donuts, which pair perfectly with the soup and are a nice bonus you don't always find. Seating is generally plentiful, and despite the place being busy most of the time, the wait is very reasonable. I've never waited more than about 15 minutes, and usually get seated pretty quickly. This has become my go-to when I'm craving Northern-style pho. Consistently flavorful, filling, and a welcome change from the more common Southern-style bowls. Highly recommend. read more

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Ok, so I'm vietnamese and I have always loved Pho. Yet I have not heard of Pho Thin until I've read about it in AAA magazine; I'm so ashamed as a VNese! lol Pho Thin = awesome. Bottom line. Took my son there after reading about it. Not so small hole in the wall facing Bolsa. We ordered their traditional bowl. The broth is less fatty and not as sweet, if that makes sense. Great flavor. I absolutely enjoyed the beef: very well seasoned, garlicy tho not overwhelming, and I suspect tenderized. And very little fat withe meat, which is my preference. They also have seasoned garlic slices as condiments. Delicious! And for those who prefer fat and grisle with their pho, there are tasty looking options for that too. Definitely are going to return with the whole family :)) read more

Pho Thin - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Was recommended this restaurant by a Vietnamese co-worker. I tried the pho dac biet and it is super delicious. The broth is so freaking flavorful and the meats tasted fresh. A great spot for pho, would definitely go back. read more

Used to be very good, but this place has gotten a lot more popular lately and the service/food quality has been going down. The two pictures I included show my first bowl a year ago versus the latest pho bowl.As you can see, they substitute most of the green onion for cilantro and cheap out. Service has been horrible lately as well, I ordered "quẩy" and it came out after I finished my bowl, and I had no water until I had to ask multiple times. Disappointing, as this used to be one of my favorite pho places in OC.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Pho Thin - Current bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Trying their Pho for the first time, and sorry to say we will never come back here anymore. So disgusting to see the mayflies in my bowl. OC Health Department need to inspect this place since I've seen there are other reviews related to insect in their food. read more

Pho Thin - Saw this mayfly in my soup.... So disappointed - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

FIRE! One of my favorite pho places in all of Little Saigon. Why? It is one of the only places that does northern style pho and they do it right. The pho combo is $16 and it only comes in one size. A little pricey? Sure -- but it's worth it. Northern pho has wider noodles, silkier broth, and the difference maker -- pickled garlic! They have pickled garlic on the side so you can put as much or as little as you want. Just like pho places in Hanoi. Yum!! Service is fast. You pay at the counter after your meal. They take card. Plenty of parking as it is not as famous as Pho 79 or Phoholic. read more

Pho Thin - Pho combo ($16) - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Pho has a rich broth and the noodles are nice and soft. The stir fry beef was a little tough but in terms of the actual soup it was yummy. read more

Pho Thin - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Very good pho. I will back there again. Highly recommend this place, if you northern Vietnam pho favor

Northern pho taste better to me, less sweet bolder after taste and a little saltier than southern style

Northern style pho spot that offers only pho but it is one of the best bowls I have had in a while. I honestly prefer it over the Southern style version. Huge meat portions at really reasonable prices and the best part is the free hot and cold tea. No reason not to give this place a 5 star review. read more

Pho Thin - The number 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Pho Thin is a local Northern Vietnamese restaurant in Westminster. There are so many different Vietnamese restaurants in the area as it is the most densely populated Vietnamese area outside of Vietnam, but this one stands out as it serves northern Vietnamese dishes. Having lived in this area my whole life, I was curious about the differences, so I came out to try it and boy did it turn out well. I got the Garlic Beef Pho and the heavy flavors of the garlic noodles perfectly complimented the light broth. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice as they were playing Vietnamese music at a low volume the entire time. When I went Thursday afternoon, the place was around half full. The service was just ok as there seemed like only one server who was going around taking orders. The food came out in around 5-10 min, so it was not too bad. Overall, Pho Thin is a unique Pho restaurant in a sea of other Vietnamese restaurants. read more

Pho Thin - Garlic Beef Pho #3 - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California