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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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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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

Drove 30 mins there and 30 mins home to order takeout and when we got home there were no noodles in any of our takeout orders! Went back next day expecting new order at least all they did was give 3 bags of the noodles. Such an awful experience wouldn't ever go back read more

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

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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Pho Thin is one of my go to's for pho. I really liked how their pho broth is just right. Overall I would recommend this pho restaurant to anyone who wants northern style pho. read more

The pho here is excellent. A little different from what I'm used to from my shot pho 101. Come here if you want a little change. If you get the phone with the beef bone, ask for food scissors. They should provide them with this meal, but they don't. Oh, I hate the seating chairs here. Why they gotta be so big and cumbersome? Also, why do they have to have such a big tray on each table? Takes up so much space. read more

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

It was definitely a North style phở, with a rich and aromatic broth that was cooked with beef bones . The noodles were fresh and chewy, and the toppings were generous but beef balls not good. It's hard and lacking taste. The restaurant in Westminster is cozy and clean, with friendly staff and fast service. The price was little higher than other for the quality and quantity of the food. read more

Pho Thin - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

It was my first time trying northern style Pho. Very delicious!! I'd come back here again read more

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Still love pho thin but please dont add fish sauce to the broth. I love the OG northern style

I loved the pho here!!!!! Northern style pho with tasty broth. The beef was tender and tasty. I ordered the special with the beef balls Large and a side or fresh noodles to share with my 11 yo son. Service was good. Ambiance was good for a pho restaurant! No wait. A+++ read more

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

Finally tried this place and pho was delicious. It's a good size pho restaurant. Nicely decorated and clean. There were about 2-3 servers when I was there. They were attentive. All the pho is comes thin fresh noodles. I preferred the dry pho noodles but this was not a deal breaker. I ordered small #4 Pho Tai, Nam, Gau. It was the perfect size for me. The broth had depths of flavor. It was cooked with love. The steak, flank and fatty flank was all tender and not dried or overcooked. read more

Pho Thin - #1 Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Northern style pho with a distinct garlic flavor due in part to its specialty garlic beef pho and also from the pickled garlic they offer at every table! I've tried the beef rib and also garlic beef soup, can't go wrong with either, plus you can choose between wider flat rice noodles or the more common skinny rice noodles. Wait is typically not an issue, even with a waitlist people are in and out quickly! read more

Pho Thin - Beef ribs, meatballs, and steak pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Nước lèo ok, nhưng gầu nạm dai quá. Cần hầm thêm tí nữa. Đây là lần thứ 2, 2 lần thịt đều dai. Lần tới nếu thịt mềm hơn, mình sẽ sửa lại review. Bánh phở bị nhừ & dính nhau quá. Broth is ok, but brisket & flank were so chewy. Need to cook more. This is the 2nd time, both the meat were so chewy. Next time, if the meats are more tender, I will revise the review. The noodle was overcooked & lumpy. read more

JUST THE MOST EXCEPTIONAL PHO EVER Let me tell you, I'm Vietnamese born and raise but I've never liked Pho that much compare to other dishes. For 4 years living in San Jose, I've never liked any pho places. My boyfriend is the biggest pho lover and he's PICKY, but he LOVED THIS PLACE. From the fresh Vietnamese flat rice noodles just like in Vietnam to the rich meaty broth combine with tender beef shank, this is a GEM And you know what, they have the pickled garlic, WHICH I COULD NOT FIND ANYWHERE ELSE! I told you, run don't walk!!! read more

Pho Thin - Pho Bap Hoa Beef Shank - 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

The pho was average, and I was disappointed by the reusable wooden chopsticks. They appeared worn and had lost their original smooth finish, which made me question how sanitary they were. The restaurant should consider replacing wooden chopsticks more frequently or offering disposable chopsticks at the table as an options to ensure better hygiene and customer confidence. 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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Very good pho. I will back there again. Highly recommend this place, if you northern Vietnam pho favor

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

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

This is a lovely restaurant with plenty of seating. Decor was nice, chairs comfortable, and interior clean. Nice neighborhood establishment. To be honest, pho is not my favorite. For me, the soup flavor is an acquired taste, and my taste buds just have a problem adjusting. There are additional sauce enhancers and herbs you can mix in, but the base flavor is too strong. I can appreciate the time and effort it takes to create a good stock. This restaurant definitely does a great job. The bowl came out hot, and the noodles had a good bite. Everything was fresh, but it just wasn't my thing. read more

Pho Thin - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

The atmosphere inside was really nice here, and felt sort of formal or prestigious. We were taken to a table immediately and our order was taken in about 5-10 mins, so they have pretty fast service.The food came out just as quick! I thought they'd have other food items in the menu, but they only serve pho. However, as soon as I saw how much they gave for the price ($15.99) that didn't matter anymore. We got 2 #2's and it was some of the best pho I've had. I really enjoyed the noodles here. I was able to share one bowl with another person and we both got really full. Overall from the food, to the atmosphere, and service it was a pretty good experience! read more

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We stopped by for pho before heading out on our road trip to San Jose. The broth was really bold, rich, and flavorful. Every bowl comes standard with fresh noodles (not the dry noodles). It was delish and hit the spot! The restaurant was very clean and service was fast and friendly. read more

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I just found my new favorite pho spot! the broth is good , the noodles are good, and the flavored beef is amazing. only thing I don't like is 5 $ for a bowl of tendon ! other than that I love this places read more

Likes: + Yummy northern phở, with plenty of yummy, adequately chewy meat. + Plenty of parking. + Polite, helpful staff. Efficient service. I love how a lot of phở restaurants give a lot of meat in their nicely priced meals, unlike other noodle places where the prices are high and the meat quantity is low. Non-likes: - Small, cramped table. With the large condiment tray on a 4-seater table, 2 diners would have trouble comfortably placing their bowl on the table. read more

My husband and I have been wanting to try this place to see how their northern style pho compares to southern style in America. Sadly, we were disappointed with the lack of flavor in the broth. It's never a good sign when you see fish sauce on the table which was the case. When you see a fish sauce bottle, it's a tell tell sign that the broth is bland. My husband pointed out that every table in the restaurant had a fish sauce bottle and it was all half used, such a shame. I will say their beef was soft and tender. I didn't get care for the pho noodles although it was the fresh noodles. I found the noodles overcooked and too soft. The broth has a unique aroma but I couldn't figure out what the unique seasoning was. After eating here, I did NOT feel sluggish, so I want to assume that there was NO MSG, but these days, I'm not sure as I heard MSG has made a comeback to Vietnamese cuisine. We came on a Friday morning and we were seated right away. The esthetics of the restaurant was nice, clean, and service was quick. We were in and out in less than 30 minutes. For two bowls of medium pho and two waters + tip, we paid $34.63. I can't justify the price point for the lack of flavor and portion size, so I would recommend Pho 86 over this pho place, but again, it could be that I now know I prefer southern style pho over northern style. I would always recommend giving everything a try once so that you know your preference. read more

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This spot is one of a few Pho places in OC that you can get a decent bowl of Northern style Pho Service is quick, place is spacious and clean. What we ordered: Pho Rib Bones (9/10) Pho with Garlic Beef Stir-fry (10/10) If you think you've tried all the pho there is, Pho Thin is the pho you never knew you needed. read more

First time trying northern style pho which has a lighter clear broth but still flavorful! It is also not as sweet as Southern pho. The dish is served with onions & scallions on the side, as well as sauces at the table. I really liked all the drinks we ordered because they were all strong and not too milky. The mung bean pandan mt tasted different than one you'd have at a boba shop and tasted fresh! Their portions are also big and have affordable prices . rating: 4.5/5 ig/tiktok: @janelleatsocal for more! read more

Finally a reliable place for Northern-style Pho. According to my Vietnamese dad, #4 and #6 are the two most traditional, so he recommends ordering those. Each bowl was delicious and hit the spot! It had a rich yet clean broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and a generous amount of meat. The Vietnamese coffee was good too--dark, strong, and sweetened with condensed milk. The inside of the restaurant is very nice, featuring large tables and elegant chairs. It is clean, brightly lit, and highly AC'ed, which feels great as you are gulping down hot broth and noodles. Service was quick despite the lunch rush. I still prefer Southern style, but this will definitely be in my Pho-craving rotation (: read more

Pho Thin - top: #6 bottom: special - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Great Pho.. I'm told Northern Vietnam style. Broth is great and very happy with the amount of meat provided.

This is an overdue review for me! I've been here so many times in the last few months, it is my favorite place for Pho right now! What I like about this place is the quality of the meat and the fresh noodle. It is Northern style (pho back) and they are famous for the bo tai lan, which is like a shaken marinated rare steak. It comes in the #1 (the special). My usual is #1, or #2, the everything meat except the bo tai lan, or the filet mignon pho. Their pho noodle is soooo good! You can tell it is made daily and so fresh! Even if you put it in your fridge for couple hours, when you take it out, it is still soft. Broth is yummy and rich but not fatty. And they pack a mean togo bag for you! Sometimes I feel like you get more stuff getting it togo than dining in. Service is phonominal here!!! Everyone is nice and polite and service is fast. I would highly recommend this pho place to everyone!!! read more

Pho Thin - Soooo Good!!!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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For a Pho restaurant that specializes in just Pho would taste really good right? Not really. This place is okay. I got the filet mignon pho but the meat itself wasnt tender and soft. They use flat pho noodles here but when I had them, they were overcooked and mushy when eating them. Their spoons are different compared to your typical restaurant. Its soo small that you can barely get a combination of soup and noodles in one bite. They did give a lot of meat though so that was a plus. The speciality drinks weren't great though. I ordered a japanese brown sugar milk tea but didnt taste good and 3/4th filled with ice for $6.50! Also ordered the "Metal Buddah" milk tea and was nothing metal about it. It just came in a plastic to go cup. I was expecting a cool looking cup of a metal budduh which is literally in the name. It was just plain old milk tea. False advertisement. Told them about it but they just apologize. No boba here by the way. Service wasnt great. We were seated but we waited for 5-7 minutes for menus and I had to take it upon myself to get the menu and was rudely interrupted by one of the servers and insisted that he took over. Like I'm already passing them out. You dont need to take over. Come here for a quick fix if you really want Pho and a lot of meats but I wouldnt come here again. read more

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I've been searching for a Northern pho place for so long until Sen & Pho Thin opened their doors. Honestly I've only tried Pho Thin twice when I lived in Hanoi. Pho Thin is not exactly the Northern style Pho but more like an unique take on this dish. It is served with shaken beef with green onion & garlic which gives a garlicky, smoky flavor to the soup. If you don't want the shaken style, opt for the Rare Beef (Pho Tai Lan). The broth is delicious, not too sweet, and the spices are not overpowering. Northern style pho uses a lot of green onion and cilantro. We don't eat bean sprouts & other herbs but we enjoyed pho with a side of fried doughsticks (quẩy). I love how they have small details of Hanoi around the restaurant such as pictures, free iced tea, doughsticks, and pickled garlic. Service can be hit or miss sometimes. read more

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3.5 stars This is a different style of pho- it's different cut of meat and the broth tastes lighter than the usual pho. The food was decent but the service was horrible. They tried to get you sit down, order, eat and leave. They don't even offer a cup of ice water with the meal! Not sure if I would return... read more

My search for a Turtle Tower (SF) northern Hanoi pho dupe continues. Still haven't found it as the broth here is also on the sweet vs savory side but it was a really good contender! We each ordered the pho thin dac biet, which comes with basically every type of meat. Noodles were the perfect consistency (very QQ!), and the meat was super tender with the right amount of fattiness. I loved the chunky bits of scallion, it was the perfect accompaniment for every bite of noodles. The only thing I wish they had was tripe! Everything comes super fast, so great spot for a quick lunch. They play Vietnamese rap music which I thought was interesting for a pho spot. Highly recommend! read more

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My parents love coming here and recommended this place to me. I remember when I visited Hanoi, their pho was always served with pickled garlic and jalapenos and that delicious tasting pho has never left my mind. There aren't any pho restaurants that offer this that I know of so I was happy to try it out here. Service was quick, and employees were friendly. The restaurant itself was a good size, really big tables and chairs. I appreciated how clean it felt inside. What I ordered: Pho Dac Biet - 4/5 The broth was really good, super flavorful and omg so much meat! The garlic and jalapeño paired with the soup was just icing on the cake for me and brought back all the Hanoi food memories I had! My only complaint was the meat to noodle ratio was not even. There wasn't enough noodles compared to how much meat was given, so I was disappointed there. Whenever I'm back in OC this will definitely be a spot I'll come back to. Enjoy! read more

Pho Thin - Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California