PhoHolic is my favorite place to eat pho. I love the #2 pho tai, chin. Unlike other places, the meat::noodle::broth ratio is perfect. There's just the right amount of everything. This place gets busy pretty quickly, but it is worth the wait. Once you're seated, you'll forget you were even waiting at all. They have tables and barstools that are separated for privacy. I really like both seating options because dining feels intimate either way. I love this place so much that I wish I could just gatekeep it, but I'll put you on. Check this place out! read more

PhoHolic - 2. Phở Tái, Chín - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

this is one of the few times I order delivery and it's always bad. if you're gonna eat here you have better luck eating in person. I don't know if they prepackaged their onions and greenery before they toss it in your pick up order but each time it's been inconsistent. the photo shows JUST how little onions/green onions/cilantro they include for TWO bowls of pho???? at that point you shouldve just put in 2 separate bags of garnishes?? on top of that I ordered pho Tai, UNCOOKED STEAK, but they toss it in the soup so that when I open it, it's been fully cooking for the 15-20 min it takes to get home. what is the point of ordering pho Tai if it's just gonna get cooked/chewy before I can eat it. there's also NO OPTION for extra greens or leaving the pho Tai on the side. this is such a disappointing place to order delivery from. just eat in the restaurant for a better experience. read more

PhoHolic - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

usually LOVE going here...come here 30 mins before they close for a quick dinner...they have a last call? I thought last call was only for Korean barbecue and hotpot...pretty disappointed...a lot of people were seated too...pretty packed? funny thing, just called in to place a to go order 10 mins before close...no problem lol. read more

PHOHOLIC @ COSTA MESA It was super private and really fast to get the food, they try their best to streamline the seating but it's difficult for them since there is limited seating. I wouldn't recommend this place for big groups--but this spot is great for 1-3 people. read more

PhoHolic - 3. Phở Tái, Bò Viên - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First visit to this location. I ordered the #4 Pho Chin, and it was good overall. The broth was a bit different from what I'm used to--it had a noticeable cinnamon flavor that really stood out. Service was great, but they could improve on keeping water refilled. As for the ambiance, I didn't realize they had two separate sections: one with individual stall-style seating and another in the back that feels more like a traditional dine-in area. read more

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Of all the local PhoHolic locations, this is my preferred one. It is located in Collage, the food dining hall at Bloomingdale's in SCP. They have individual seating or tables in the back. Sometimes I crave pho but not a whole bowl so we will split it and order extra noodles on the side. I noticed that as takeout, it's only $2 but when dining in, the charge is $3 because it comes with additional broth. Business hours here are 11 AM to 10 PM daily. read more

PhoHolic - Business Hours (April 2026) - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The South Coast Plaza location is trendy with seating similar to a Japanese ramen bar in single stalls, but there is also a back area with typical tables/seating. We came to this location because of proximity to where we were but there are some evident differences from their other OC locations closer to Vietnamese town. 1. The herbs/veggies plate is significantly smaller portion size and that's probably to prevent extra waste. You can ask for another plate of veggies that doesn't cost extra, but you'll get all the fixings as the plates seem to be premade. 2. Condiments like hoisin and sriracha are also pre-portioned out too unlike some of the locations where it's self-serve, but can ask for more. 3. See photo from the pickles onions are not thinly cut and very little pickle, which indicated to me it needed to be in the brine for longer as it was bitter to eat. Condiments are clearly important to me lol but the Pho quality it still pretty similar to other locations. The broth is a little bit lighter in flavor but the noodles were consistent, the extra side of tendon was good (although this location needs better scissors). read more

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Quite frankly, the pho here is so good that nothing else really matters. Parking is a pain, there's usually a wait, and the service is very "chop, chop," but it's all worth it the moment that bowl of pho arrives. Portions are generous, and everything tastes like it's healing your body and soul: the broth, the noodles, and the meat. Phoholic holds my #1 spot in OC (I sometimes daydream about it)... read more

PhoHolic - #11 and #14 - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Still impressed by how quickly and efficiently the staff are able to move you in and out of the restaurant. PhoHolic near Bloomingdale's is a great spot if you're short on time and want a comforting bowl of pho. The broth was just as flavorful as I remembered but this time, the wide noodles were a bit softer than I like. Ambiance is casual and I saw that they added a call button for service, but the staff is usually so quick you likely won't need this. Thank you for a quick and yummy meal! read more

PhoHolic - 10. Phở Tái, Gần (Tendon) - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

1. The pho was comforting and delicious! I really like options! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes! It is part of a food court! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order! Food was ready in less than 10 mins! 4. There are only indoor seatings! There are tables and counters! 5. Parking lot is huge! Very easy to find parking! Note: I did not check if this spot has their own restrooms, but there is a restroom area nearby! Photo: Water and Pho Tai read more

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Though PhoHolic is tucked into the corner of a mall food hall, the food is pretty good! Portion sizes are decent but not overly large. The flavors are definitely on point. It can get fairly busy too, so that definitely says something about the food. They have the traditional "little window" style of service for the pho, so if you are eating by yourself you can enjoy a tiny bit of privacy while you eat. It's a nice change of pace from pretty much any other restaurant in the South Coast Plaza and wider area. Parking and access is super simple since its the mall. Whenever I'm in this area, PhoHolic is on my shortlist. Four stars read more

First time visiting here at South Coast Plaza. Really love the concept of "single dining" in your little cubby. Service was FAST. Your order appears minutes after ordering. There's a little call button when you need assistance. Otherwise they leave you alone while you eat. Ordered #4 pho brisket. Some of the meat was a little tough and hard to bite. The broth was very good. Very flavorful and I chose the flat wide noodles and they were delicious. Huge bowl of broth to sip and it comes with extra onions, bean sprouts, mint, lime on the side. Will definitely come again. They are located on the lower level of Bloomingdale's. read more

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I came here on a Sunday night and there was no line so we got seated quickly. I got the #3 with steak and meatballs and the broth was pretty flavorful. The meatballs are always a classic so you can't go wrong. I thought the steak was okay though, it was a bit chewy once it was submerged in the broth. I would come back here to try another item. Bonus points for the yummy sliced onions drenched in vinegar, really helps cut the fat. read more

PhoHolic - 3. Phở Tái, Bò Viên - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love this pho place in South Coast! The quality is consistently delicious and the portions are generous. The broth is a little sweet for my taste but the joy of pho is seasoning it to taste, and they provide all the herbs and sauces to do just that. Service is friendly and efficient, and the setup is great. Tables for bigger parties, and I love the little dining cubbies for introverts or solo diners. My husband and I got seated at the counter and the staff removed the divider between us, which was cute. A great choice for a satisfying, comforting bowl of pho. read more

PhoHolic - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This phoholic is located in south coast plaza, in Bloomingdale's lol. It has a pretty quick turn over and I like that they encourage solo dining with the whole cubbie counter situation. The menu is very simple. They basically only have pho. There are different options for topping combinations. I like that I can get the combination I like--brisket or other flank style beef and beef tendon. I find that sometimes when I go out for pho, it's either brisket or a combination of everything including tripe and I don't particularly like tripe. I also like that they offer two sizes of noodles, thin and thick. The thin noodles are what I'm used to having at other pho restaurants. I liked trying the thicker noodles. They aren't as think as like chow fun, but it was different and I liked it. The soup broth was delicious. I don't think they have enough veggies for the ratio of meat/soup/noodles/veggies that I like, but that just means that they serve relatively large portions of noodles, soup and meat. We all left very full. I also ordered a fruit tea, the watermelon flavor. Even though it had little chunks of watermelon, they definitely added an artificial watermelon syrup that I wasn't a fan of. I think I'd skip the fruit tea next time and stick with the complimentary iced tea. The service was fast and decently friendly. Next time I want to get the pho with the big beef bone that I saw a lot of other people get. For $15-$17 per bowl I think this place is a steal. read more

This is my first time trying PhoHolic and I was impressed. I got #13 and the broth was very flavorful. One concern was the noodle portion in my bowl. My sister got #13 as well, but I got a significantly smaller noodle portion. We both got thin noodles. I ended up asking the server about it and they gave me complimentary noodles on the side which was very nice. Another thing was I expected more oxtail, but I ended up getting only 1 and my sister got an even smaller one than mine. We also tried #15 and the broth had a slightly sweeter flavor profile but not too noticeable of a difference. They have all the garnishes on the side so you can dress the soup up yourself. The area is a bit small but they do provide tables for parties of ~5-6 people and also single stalls as well. It is also a bit stuffy and hot in the back. I'm interested to try the location at Garden Grove. read more

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If you ask any Vietnamese person which restaurant makes the best pho, most would say it's between PhoHolic or Pho 79. My mom's personal favorite is PhoHolic, specifically the one in South Coast Plaza. It's a cute little place tucked in the corner with cute stalls for sitting or standard tables inside the little alcove. Don't come here and try to order anything else but Pho because they only have beef Pho. My personal favorite is the oxtail pho. The broth is clear and bursting with flavor. Service is friendly and fast. read more

PhoHolic - Oxtail Pho - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Pho was good and solid. It's a place for a quick and easy meal. I had the Pho Tai, a steak pho and one of the popular dishes according to the server. The broth was very flavorful with the right amount of greens. The steak was very lean and that made the meat less tender. I would come back and will have a different option. read more

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Pho Review I love the individual seats -- it totally reminds me of Japan! The pho was delicious, though I wish they gave a bit more noodles; the portion felt small for such a big bowl. I got the tendon bone (for that collagen boost, of course), and it did not disappoint. The broth was actually really good -- slightly on the sweeter side, which I liked. Best part? I didn't even need to add hoisin sauce! That's when you know the broth's solid. read more

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This place is so tasty and the vibes are pretty fun if you're a single party. Just seat yourself any of the booths and they'll bring menus to you, if those are full there's also a bunch of normal seating inside. Even though I can be an adventurous eater, I like to stick to my steak and brisket for pho but if you're looking for something fun or miss home they have other options too, the soup was a perfect savory and brothy blend, they give generous portions of sriracha, oyster sauce, mung beans, basil, and lime if you want to add those too. There are also options to get thin or large noodles, I much prefer the thin ones but it's nice to have the options! read more

PhoHolic - Number 2. Phở Tái, Chín - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Great service. They gave my toddler son a free small bowl of pho with meatballs without us even asking. They also gave bowls of super tender beef on the house. The meat here is very good and tender. Pho soup on the other hand was a bit too oily for my liking so it wasn't the best pho I've had. Overall decent pho place. read more

This was a 10 out of 10 first spot. The staff was really nice and attended to everything we needed and always checked in on us. The location itself is kind of small but I like it because it kind of feels like a cozy area. The pho was really good. I love the broth I got pho with no meat, but my friends did get brisket and other types of meat and they really enjoyed it honestly for eight dollar pho with no meat. That's a pretty good price especially in the OC + they have 2 different type of noddle options!!! So I would definitely recommend come trying this place especially if you go to uc irvine and you want a cheap meal but quality Food Right by the south Coast Plaza definitely will be coming again!! read more

PhoHolic - 1. Phở Tái - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Super crowded when my friend and I went! There was a long waitlist, but we only had to wait 15ish minutes before we were seated. We had a baby with us, but they were very accommodating and asked if we needed anything. Everyone is quick and fast, so we got our bowls in about 10 minutes. The only complaint that I have is that their pickled onion or vinegar onions weren't good it's my favorite with Pho so when I ate it I wasn't expecting just raw onions with no vinegar taste. Besides that though it was crowded, loud, and warm inside, so be mindful when going with a group. read more

PhoHolic - 9. Phở Tái, Sách - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

For taking yourself on a date. I came by myself after running errands at the mall and was seated right away at a little 2 person cubby. Oddly enough, I get why the Japanese tend to have a lot of these solo eater type restaurants. I ordered a pho with flank and tripe, but I noticed that I ended up with brisket and tripe which wasn't bad and the pho's are all the same price, so I ate it anyway. The broth was honestly really flavorful. Very surprising for a mall "food court" restaurant. if you're hungry at the mall and the wait at DTF is too long, this is something to consider for days when you don't wanna break the bank for good food. read more

PhoHolic - Pho Brisket & Tripe - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Ugh is there anything better than pho after a long mall walk? We headed over here after working up an appetite for about an hour walking around South Coast. We were seated immediately and I love the little dividers here to make the meal a little more private. It's a unique setup for sure. There's also shades you can draw so you don't see into the kitchen area once they've given you your meal and a little call button to get their attention if you need anything else. I ordered the number 1 steak pho and an iced oolong tea (complimentary). They brought us our toppings immediately and our pho didn't take long at all, maybe 5 minutes max. We called them back a few times for water and tea refills and then the check and each time they were very efficient. I was worried it would be a little awkward but they were really speedy every time we "rang". The pho was soooo good. The broth was super flavorful and they definitely don't skimp on either the meal or the noodles here. We were stuffed by the time we left. And the iced oolong tea was the perfect pairing, so light and refreshing to balance the hot, rich broth. I will definitely be back! I think this is my new pho spot. read more

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A small pho place in the mall that serves somewhat a modern twist to pho. Broth was more on the sweeter side than what I usually like, oxtail was tender. Broth was served hot. Quick service but not bad for a small tiny space at the mall. Limited menu i believe rather than their other branches. read more

PhoHolic - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Description: An additional location of the popular Vietnamese pho spot that is more accessible to those who live further away from the Westminster spot Location: Inside Bloomindale's Collage food area at South Coast Plaza, just downstairs from Paradise Dynasty Standout Dishes: Any of the phos, just pick the meats you like the most to have with it (I'm a fan of the brisket and tendon) Vibe: Counter-like seats or sit-down tables in the back for quick solo lunches or more casual meals with friends Service: Pretty fast and efficient, good if you're in a hurry Food Quality: Broth is clean, slightly on the lighter side, definitely not as heavy as some other popular pho spots Value: Considering it's Costa Mesa, I'm actually shocked the prices aren't higher. Great value Parking: South Coast Plaza lots are plentiful but can fill up fast. Best bet is to park near Bloomingdale's for closest access to Collage. read more

PhoHolic - Pho with brisket, flank, fatty flank, tendon, tripe pho - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First Visit At This Location This AM. Party Of 3, Quickly Seated. As Soon As We Sat Down, We Were Served With A Small Plate of Fresh Basil, Tiny Wedges Of Lime & Sliced Jalapeños, A Small Plate Of Pickles Sliced Onions & A Small Plate Of Cooked Bean Sprouts. I Prefer Raw Bean Sprouts So I Asked For It Along With More Lime. They Don't Offer The Regular (Dry) Noodles, But Fresh Noodles (Small Or Flat). The Noodles Were Way Too Soft For My Taste!! I Prefer Noodles With A Bite. The Iced Vietnamese (Milk) Coffee Was Just OK. read more

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Good: free ice tea and slice of onion Bad: Soup little too salty for me, and brisket is not cooked long enough read more

4 stars would be 5 but the ventilation is so stuffy and warm no fans or air purifiers in the back dining room. However the private stalls u shape horseshoe area is cool and has good airflow. Food comes out extremely fast hot and tasty. It can be a bit salty the broth compared to other pho places. I love the speed private dining aspect you can easily come as an individual with the window block. Their hours are fantastic from 9am to 10 or 11pm late. They also sell Labubu heres! Good amount of veggies too read more

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I was looking for somewhere to have lunch since I was in town for the week. This spa was great, and it was actually affordable compared to most spots in Costa Mesa. The menu in my opinion, had a little bit less options. And what I am used to. I didn't really want beef, but I just got kind of like a vegetarian option. It was still equally as good. The broth had a ton of flavor service was on point. My water cup never went empty. It's definitely a different kind of dining because even if you arrive with another they kind of separate you each to have your own Little curtain. You might sit next to each other, but you're looking straight into the kitchen . I didn't mind this style of eating, surprisingly. The place was packed. It's in a little corner of the mall, and I think it's packed because it's actually very good. I would call it a hidden gem. read more

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Came for lunch on a weekday, we were seated within 5 min at the wooden solo booths at the front. Cute interior, feels like a Japanese solo dining style and they have larger seating tables in the back. Very quick and efficient service. I ordered 16 pho beef shank and ox tail for an extra $1 cost. Not very much meat in my pho.. There was a single oxtail in my bowl and it was extremely fatty. I would recommend ordering 14 or something that comes with more toppings since they have the same base price. Pho soup was very clear and clean tasting. I like the flat noodle option but overall there wasn't anything special. read more

PhoHolic - 16. Phở Tái Bắp & Đuôi Bò - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Still really tasty, but I feel like content has shrunk a little. Everything is still very fresh looking and tasting. Service is generally pretty good. A frequent spot for us whenever we are at south coast plaza. read more

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I was initially going for a soft serve until I saw there was no line at PhoHolic so I had to stop in and try! Staff were very friendly and seated us right away at their counter. We ordered and in a few minutes, our order came out in just a few minutes! The meat was very savory, noodles were tasty and their broth was super flavorful! They had a wide array of different proteins you can have in your pho including meatballs and tripe. For a quick and tasty meal, this place will be one of my new regular spots for noodles! read more

Located at the South Coast Plaza, but on the outskirts of the mall in a corner area. Parking takes a bit, we came here during Sunday noon. It's busy, my kids and I didn't wait too long for a booth at most 20 minutes. Service is okay, wasn't the greatest maybe because it was busy. The pho was amazing more on the salty side, and their options didn't have any Non-Beef options just a heads up. Price for the bowl seems cheaper than most places, but my kids wanted the experience of eating at the booth area. The food came out at a good timely manner. read more

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Food was alright, but customer service? RUDE.. the waiters act like they hate their job when I asked a man for Sriracha. He rolled his eyes and took five minutes to get it when I asked them what meat it was that cooked in a broth. He rolled his eyes again and said "steak" please hire people who actually want to work and not take out bad attitudes on customers read more

03.14.2025 7PM. I ordered the Pho steak, Brisket and meat balls. The Pho are horrible! The brisket is like chewing gum. There must be a meats shortage, I didn't see any steak. The atmosphere is hot. Recommend going to the other locations. The pho are night and day difference! read more

Was craving pho and was in the area. The portion size is a lot and taste great as well, ambience is slightly small but its inside South Coast Plaza so makes sense. The service was really quick like once you ordered, in few minutes you'll get your pho! Would come back again! read more

PhoHolic - Number 4. Phở Chín - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Phoholic in the South Coast mall is okay in comparison to other locations. They rush you to eat and expect you to know what to order as you sit down. They are also kind of rude when asking questions. The noodles were yummy and the broth was ok. Overall, an interesting experience and probably won't come back to this location. read more

I didn't even know this place existed on the first floor of Bloomingdale's but it's very good. The menu is pretty simple -- just a few variations of pho. I do like that they have a choice of noodles: regular thin or fresh flat noodles. I got the fresh flat and my wife got standard. We both preferred our own choices. The broth is very rich with a very good flavor. And this is probably the only pho place I can say gives you maybe TOO MUCH meat! (When was the last time you ever said that?) I was going to rate this place 4-stars, but the generous portion of meat and the rich broth made me round up. Anyway -- very good pho. I recommend. read more

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