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Pho Vinh Ky

3.6 (208 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
Open 8:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Pho Dac Biet/house special; Ta Da/iced tea
Gary I.

Pho Vinh Ky in Westminister is a total dive in a good way. Basic, down to earth with no nonsense, stern ladies running this tight ship. Best thing is that it serves food until 2am on a weekday. Looking at old menus on Yelp, Vinh Ky has steadily pared down items to where now only Pho is offered. But at such rock bottom prices that seems as though it's from 10 years ago. I always look in a menu for Dac Biet in Vietnamese since it means special. That means the restaurant usually presents a variety of what they consider their best. 1) Dac Biet/Xe Lua (Tai, Nam, Gan, Sach) "special rice noodles soup with rare steak, flank, tendon, and tripe". Standard thin rice vermicelli noodles with thin cuts of rather dry, fibrous beef; translucent, gelatinous beef tendon, frilly, squid looking pieces of tripe/beef stomach. Great that no parts of the cow are wasted, and it's a concert of different textures that come into play in the mouth. Soup is clear beef broth with possibly a soupçon of monosodium glutamate, an amino acid food enhancer. Only complaint is that it was barely lukewarm. I like my broths piping hot. Wonderful accompaniments of stem on Vietnamese basil; fresh watery, crunchy bean sprouts; rounds of piquant green Jalapeño chile; juicy limes to add an aromatic, citrus gastrique. 2) Tra Da/Vietnamese Iced Tea: Strong, dark, astringent, tannic jasmine tea, definitely not the wussy, barely noticeable American version. Now, all this was for $7.99 + $1.50!!! CASH ONLY!!! I paid the unsmiling lady with an Andrew Jackson and got only $9.00 back which means she automatically took out 55 cents for herself. I added another dollar for tip. Although this Pho wasn't the most revelatory dish that I have ever had, the amazingly low prices and its opening until the wee hours of the night makes it a god send for those of us who crawl in the darkness of night. It's the Vietnamese version of the iconic American painting "Night Hawks" by Edward Hopper. 3+ stars

#7, special combo pho (I exchanged raw to cook meats)
Christopher T.

Was craving for some comfort soup so stopped by for some pho. Still have the $7.99/small or $9.99/big bowl deal. Got the big bowl and it was delish, nothing fancy nor the great one but it definitely good enough to feel the love. Easy parking and friendly & nice service with quick order and quick turnaround since I was 3 customer there in the early morning. Good broth and perfect amount of meats - I finished it within 10mins. The place is old, not much of decor and does need an upgrade but clean enough to seat and enjoy a bowl of hot noodle. Overall it did it job and under the budget of what normally pay for so win-win for me. Plus I had been there so much and will come back again and again for sure.

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Chantalle J.

This place is trash! Came here at 2am on New Year's Day, and it was a big mistake. The hot tea was awful, the noodles oddly tasted like soap, and the broth was overly greasy. The meat didn't seem fresh at all, I had to spit out several pieces from my dac biet. I honestly don't understand how this place has so many positive reviews.

Nami M.

For the price you pay, it's definitely worth it. The staff is really nice and friendly too. We came on a Saturday night and there was lot of open space and they quickly accommodated our large party.

Brisket rare steak pho
Trace L.

$8 for a decent bowl ( i ordered brisket and rare steak) with decent amount of meat, good flavorful broth, gave lots of bean sprouts and sides, they even have large size pho noodles which i prefer more than the small ones. The place opens super late till 3am for suitable for late owls like me. Interior is small but who cares, still lot of tables to sit no wait! Service was standard, price is awesome, opens late like what else can u ask for right? 10/10 value. Will be back :)

Gloria L.

This is the spot for authentic, late night pho! Came past midnight and the workers were so friendly and accommodating to my large group of friends. They are cash only so be prepared for that. The dishes here are so affordable at about $10 per bowl of pho and are so comforting to the soul. I got the chicken pho and they were so kind to give an extra bowl of soup. Wouldn't say it's the best pho I've had but it makes a great spot if you're looking for some late night, affordable, hearty soup.

Cash only and they have an atm in case you don't have any cash on you. For $8 the pho was okay.

Hans S.

Pho Vinh Ky has 4 other branches in Little Saigon, nice, clean, quiet, all have pho sale, regular $8, big bowl $10. Sale has been going on for years. They do a lot of take outs, same prices. This pho is good. The broth is tasty, not sugary sweet, with bone depth, clean, clear. I ordered a large steaming hot bowl with extra rendered fat and scallion to crank up the creamy taste. Service was quick and pleasant. This big pho bowl has the thin noodle like hu tiu. I prefer the Northern pho with thicker noodles with springy texture. It has lots of meats, rare round eye, flank, chuck, fatty brisket, tripe, tendon. You can specify any cuts you want. The brisket is chewy. I prefer more tender. I am a big eater but could only finish half, packed the rest to go. I also ordered 2 big bowls with rare eye round to go so I can eat them at home and not having to drive down. This pho quality and value is much better than average, where other shops charge $15 or more for the same bowl. A few other pho places also have $8-10 pho. Open 8 Am to 3 AM. This is a honest business that offers tasty, healthy food with very good value, recommended.

This is the Pho Dac Biet small for $7.99 as of 10/28/24.

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They seriously need to update their hours I drove here twice and both times they were closes before and after midnight.

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A very good experience. I was attended to quickly and the service was great. Good food and drink.

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I went in with my family and seen some of the fattest roaches would recommend if you don't like roaches with your pho

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Good affordable pho spot. Sucks that it's cash only! Not to expensive here. I love that it closes at 3AM

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I likes Pho and the food tastes good, good services, and good price. I go to eat this place almost every weekend and never gets tired.

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7.99 for a bowl of bomb Pho. I love this place forreal.The service is quick. The ambience is legit.

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My go to spot for oxtail pho... their broth is so good! You can never go wrong with this place.

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Good soup but they accept cash only!!! Be careful if you dine in here : no cash caution at cashier…read more I was lucky to have emergency cash to pay. What is it in 2026?!?!?!

Phở 79 is a true Orange County institution that has been serving the community for years, and it's…read moreeasy to see why there is almost always a line out the door. Be prepared: this place is incredibly popular, especially during peak hours. Parking can definitely be challenging because of how busy it is. The last time I visited on a Monday, the lot was completely full, and I ended up parking on the street. The restaurant is also primarily cash only, so come prepared. They open early, making it a perfect breakfast spot for an early bowl of pho. The pho broth is exactly what I want when I'm craving comfort food--clean, flavorful, and incredibly soothing. However, the star of the meal for me was the chả giò. Wow. Although they arrived after our pho, they came out at the perfect temperature. I was hesitant to take a bite right away because freshly fried food usually burns my mouth, but these were just right. Crispy, airy, savory, and absolutely delicious. Paired with their fish sauce, it was perfection. I enjoyed the egg rolls so much that next time I'm definitely ordering the egg roll vermicelli bowl. Service was friendly and prompt despite how busy it was, and it's clear the staff works hard to keep things moving. One thing I love is seeing all of the awards and accolades displayed on the walls. Phở 79 received the prestigious James Beard America's Classics Award, and it's easy to understand why after one meal here. This restaurant is truly an Orange County icon. The restaurant will soon be moving to a new location, as signs throughout the restaurant announce the upcoming move. While I'll miss the original spot, I'm excited for the new space--hopefully with more parking! Some places are worth the wait, and Phở 79 is absolutely one of them.

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