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    Pho Thin

    3.9 (358 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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

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    Queena T.

    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!

    #1. Pho Dac Biet large ($15.99) takeout. 1/3/2026
    Sandra L.

    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.

    Pho Thin Special (TikTok: @justandyvu)
    Andy V.

    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

    Steve C.

    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.

    pho tai (beef steak)
    Amy L.

    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.

    Pho Rib Bone
    Jeremy C.

    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.

    Ai V.

    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

    Pho Tai Lan
    Hung T.

    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.

    Terry M.

    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!

    Traditional Pho with Garlic Beef Stir-fry
    Hee K.

    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.

    Ruthy V.

    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

    I saw a fly in the chilly i told the restaurant and they don't even say sorry they change it out for me.

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

    Julie N.

    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

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    The food was pretty bad while the customer service was subpar. It's pretty expensive as well given the quality and quantity of the Pho.

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    Today at 12:45, table 12 was allowed to bring a very smelly dog into the restaurant. I had to pay and leave because the odor was unbearable

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    The best Pho I had in OC! The broth is light, the noodles is wide and very similar to the one I had in Ha Noi!

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    Bossy- extremely bad customer service, too expensive. Never come back to this restaurant

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