This is one of my favorite spots to get a quick lunch when I'm shopping! I usually get seated right away and their service is good. The inside is just okay but I appreciate their bar seating for people who come alone because they have dividers. The pho here is always solid, I usually order the steak and meatball pho with flat noodles. The broth is really clean and simple but still has amazing flavor and the noodles and meat are pretty good too. I don't think it's anything crazy but it's always consistent and the food always comes out very quick!!! read more

PhoHolic - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I didn't have the best experience at PhoHolic. I ordered takeout for lunch recently because I've been feeling sick. (I mean, it's January after all so no surprise there.) unfortunately the service at pick up left more to be desired. The restaurant was DEAD much like the mall during the second week of January and yet the host didn't acknowledge me for several minutes. Eventually I had to announce myself and share that I ordered takeout to get his attention. I shared my name and initially they couldn't find my order, even though there was only one order sitting there in the takeout section... he went to the kitchen without even asking what my order was... finally after showing my actual order number/receipt they were "able to find" my order aka the one bag of takeout sitting right there. read more

Love PhoHolic!! Located In South Coast Plaza, On The First Floor, Collage Culinary Experience Food Court!! Relaxing Ambiance!! Friendly Welcoming Staff!! I'm A Frequent Lunch Guest & Always Enjoy Dining In The Counter Area!! Great Simple Pho Menu!! My Favorite Is The Steak & Meatball Pho, Broth Temperature Hot & Serve With Bean Sprouts, White Onions, Basil & More!! Always Delish!! Service Is Always Quick & Efficient!! Will Return To Visit Again!! ThankU read more

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I come here often. This experience is not so good. It wasn't a fault of the staff or the quality of the food. It was actually the set up of the restaurant. They have one podium, at the podium. This is where you come to get seated, this is where you come to pick up a to go order, this is where you come to pay for your meal, and this is where you come to place an order. In addition, this is also where you come to ask a question or speak with someone in the restaurant. I'm guessing this is also the same person who answers the phone. It was a long line of people waiting at this podium for different things. I really hope they find a solution for this. read more

Stopped by for a late night snack session at PhoHolic in the south coast plaza mall. It's situated in the basement floor next to Bloomingdale's and has a number of seats surrounding their kitchen. I ordered the beef and oxtail pho and it came out a short while later along with some bean sprouts, lime, basil and jalapeño slices and a small bowl of sriracha sauce. The soup had decent flavor and the noodles were tasty but there wasn't a lot of beef slices and the oxtail also barely had any meat on it. Definitely add on extra meat if you order. Overall an ok spot for a mall restaurant that's open late. read more

PhoHolic - Beef and oxtail pho - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Was in the plaza looking for places to eat and saw this. Many people have recommended Phoholic so I was excited to try. I got the #8 which comes with Brisket, Fatty flank, and regular flank (I think). I really liked the broth, there was depth of flavor and it was probably one of the better pho broths I've had. I liked the fatty flank, but the other two were kind of dry and chewy. One thing to note is noodle and meat portions are on the smaller side. It was impressive how fast they are here. When we ordered my friend went to the bathroom and when he came back two minutes later, the food came out at the same time. Overall, I would definitely come back for the soup broth and id love to try their other locations. read more

PhoHolic - #Ph Ti, Nam, Gu (8) - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

PhoHolic in South Coast Plaza is located at the Collage food court by Bloomingdales. From the outside it looks like their seating had individually seats with cubbies. Luckily they have some tables in the back, since I was meeting a friend here for dinner. Service was really to the point, and not friendly or attentive. Not surprising if I was down in Bolsa but I thought they would be friendlier at South Coast Plaza All of the standard size bowls were $14.50, unless you request for additional meats. My friend ordered their #14 without the tendons and I order what I order at most pho restaurants, a Tai Nam Bo Vien - which is steak, breakfast, and meatballs. Tea is complimentary with your meal, which is nice. However they did not have any non-caffeine option for my friend. White onions and white onions in vinegar are complimentary upon request. My cousins would love that perk. The pho was prepared in a timely manner. I enjoyed it for the most point. Broth was very soothing. There was a good amount of protein. For the hoisin and sriracha accompaniments they do not have the bottles on the table. They pre-squeeze it and give you a portion of it. I prefer having the bottles where I can squeeze the ratio I enjoy, which is more hoisin and less sriracha. I only dip some of the meats, and don't believe in contaminating the broth if the broth is good. A nice option for the area, but not something I would go out of my way for. I wouldn't mind coming back if my friend was craving pho. read more

PhoHolic - business front- inside the collage at south coast plaza - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I ordered the Number 2 with fresh noodles and a side of beef balls. The soup was good and meat portion was generous. 2 things I didn't like was the fresh noodles were overcooked, since they were broken. And the fact that they blanch the bean sprouts making it lose it's crunch. They provide complimentary iced or hot green tea with each order. Food comes out quick and wait on the weekend during dinner time isn't too bad since people just eat and leave. read more

PhoHolic - Entrance - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I've probably been to over 100 pho restaurants and the broth here is definitely one of the best I've had. Veggies were also fresh. Tons of rare steak although I've had better quality (at much higher price point). Overall absolutely delicious. Super fast meal too. read more

It's our first time ever to eat in phoholic in SCP & it will never be the last. The food is delish... I had the oxtail & beef shank soup #16. The beef is sumptuous and tender. The broth is hot like temperature hot and flavorful. I ordered the side of tendons too. Yum! As for the service, it's good. Ambiance is nice, too. You get to choose between being with the crowd or to be left alone in a booth solo. Overall, it's a great dining experience. read more

7/10 Got the steak and meatball pho with thin noodles. Love phoholic specifically but the original location is much better. read more

If you're looking for a quick meal, this is your spot! My son and I shared a steak pho and it didn't disappoint. The broth was light and not overly star anise-y..the noodles tasted fresh and the steak was thinly cut and easy to chew. Would definitely come back! Service was fine/ nothing exceptional but also nothing awful. Ambiance was cute with the dividers allowing some privacy and quiet space. read more

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I would be one of the first people in line that are from the Bay Area that thinks Bay Area food is hella mid right now and on the decline. But if this is supposedly one of the best pho places in OC at the moment (the other one being Pho 79 apparently).................then I must be mistaken about Bay Area food being mid then lol This was not great. They play videos on their TV demonstrating how they apparently boil dozens of pieces of beef in these large vats, only for it to taste like shit you could conjure up with some Trader Joe's beef bone broth and a few dollops of Better than Bouillon beef broth. When it comes to trying new pho places, the pho dat biet is my choice of pho for litmus testing a pho restaurant, in a similar way that Jacques Pépin asks chefs to make an omelette as a litmus test. Upon looking at the menu, I couldn't seem to find the pho dat biet, so I had to ask the waiter if they made it, which they did, but the conversation went downhill after that: Me: "Do you guys make pho dat biet?" Them: "Yes" Me: "What's in it?" (every place has a different pho dat biet recipe with different meats and toppings) Them: "Uhhh *says something I couldn't understand*" Me: ".......Okay how much is it?" Them: "The same" Me: "The same? Same as what?" Them: "As the other pho" Me: "But there are different prices for different kinds of pho on your menu *I point to all of them*" Them: "Yeah but it's the same" At this point I have him physically point to a price on the menu and he pointed to the one that was $14.50, which apparently wasn't the price because I was charged something closer to $18 instead at checkout lol I will say it's cool that this location is at SCP in a cool two story food hall area (with a Bruxie) and opened pretty late (11pm). They also have this area that mimics the Japanese ramen place Ichiran where they have solo booths for eating and a curtain where the chefs bring you your bowl of ramen from the kitchen. Back to the pho: It was mid, very shallow tasting, toppings weren't great. Maybe I didn't go to the main location or I just came at an off time, but no way am I coming back to this one. I'll probably have to try their other location(s) and/or try Pho 79 and hope it's much better. OC, if this is your best pho lol come check out the Bay Area instead. read more

PhoHolic - #11 (it was ok) - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Whenever we are craving beef pho we come here! They serve the most rich and flavorful broth with options of regular or flat noodles. Our go to is the steak with flat noodles. The service is fast, with orders coming out within a few minutes. It's a small spot with limited seating but worth the wait. read more

PhoHolic - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Pretty good, but not as good as PhoHolic2 in Stanton. They don't offer the delicious floral tea either. The soup base also doesn't taste as high quality as the Stanton location. read more

PhoHolic - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Phoholic is always my go to pho spot when in OC. I've heard that this location is not as good as the Westminster location but honestly, I think it's the same. Parking was easy to find since the restaurant is located in South Coast Plaza. I came with 2 of my friends on a Monday around 12 and waited about 5 minutes to get seated. Our waitress was quick to take our order and our food came out within 5 minutes. I got my usual #1 Pho Tai with flat, fresh noodles and after a long weekend, it hit the spot. I savored every single bite and was stuffed by the end of my meal. I even had leftovers that I brought home and ate later. The price is so worth it for the amount of food you get ($14.50). read more

PhoHolic - #1 Pho Tai - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Our go to date night for Pho! The food is always consistent, some of the best broth I've ever had. Always quick service. I enjoy sitting at the individual stalls. read more

PhoHolic - 1. Phở Tái - side of back ribs. - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've been to the one in Westminster and everything is fresh and great there. Unfortunately not a good experience as I ordered to go and the veggies were probably a week old. Should've taken a photo. Will not be returning. read more

Love their food. Super great pho. Fast. So fast I swear they delivered it 3 minutes after I ordered pho. Clean and great food at a good price ... just pure greatness. Coming back soon! read more

Location: Look for the corner building that says "Collage Culinary Experience" at the corner of Bloomingdale's. Go downstairs and it's a bunch of food stalls. Phoholic is to the right. Or you can go inside Bloomingdale's entrance. The dining room has individual bar seating separated by dividers for solo diners. Or sit in the back if you have a group at the tables. The pho here is mediocre. I find the broth better at other locations because It's more flavorful and beefy. Although servings here are generous and in a plastic bowl not in stainless bowls like other locations. I like that it's one price ($14.50) for whatever pho you pick, thick or thin noodles. I also appreciate that our sever was attentive to our little one. We asked for an empty bowl and scissors. He came out w a small bowl w a tiny bit of pho noodles in it! Enough noodles for a 2 year old. I normally walk out smelling like pho from head to toe but didn't here. Which was another indication for me that there isn't much aroma and spice in the bone broth. read more

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It's super disappointing when you're extremely hungry, craving pho, and Google shows that Phoholic is open until 11pm. You drive there, walk in around 10:10pm, and see about 8-10 people still eating. The waiter then tells you they're closed. I'm just one person and would've been in and out in less than 20 minutes. Instead, the waiter looks at me like if im stupid and says they're closed, then looks behind him and his coworkers and says "We're closed, yeah?" Then he looks back at me smiling not saying a word? You could've made a $50+ tip from one meal, but instead, you turned away a single person while 8-10 others were barely eating their food. My first experience there was amazing, which is why I returned, even alone, and I never eat out alone. But now, unfortunately, I won't be coming back. Yes, it was my fault for trusting Google instead of checking Yelp or calling ahead. We've all been super hungry, seen a place was open, and rushed there to satisfy our cravings, only to find it closed because we didn't double check. That's 100% my fault. But the way the employee handled the situation was rude and not A1 customer service. read more

PhoHolic - The hours Google shows - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love that South Coast finally has a pho place! Perfect for solo dining after a long day of shopping. Can't go wrong with anything here and I was very impressed by their meat quality. read more

PhoHolic - steak and brisket pho - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

If you're craving traditional Vietnamese pho near SNA, Phoholic delivers a solid bowl of comfort. Located in South Coast Plaza, it's clear you're getting something a bit more premium than your average pho spot. The flavors are spot-on--rich, aromatic broth that hits all the right notes. Pricing is reasonable, and while the service isn't exceptional, it gets the job done. My only small gripe? I wish they offered more combinations of meats, but that's just me nitpicking. If you're in the area and looking for a quick, homely meal that doesn't disappoint, give Phoholic a try. It's a great stop for a satisfying pho fix. read more

PhoHolic - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This was my first time trying this pho restaurant, and it truly exceeded my expectations. The PHO broth was exceptionally clean, and the food was wonderfully flavorful. I ordered the steak pho, and every element of the dish was rich, distinct, and delicious -- a true explosion of flavor. The steak was tender and perfectly cooked within the broth. Although I do wish they offered egg rolls or additional menu options, their focus on pho certainly pays off. I highly recommend giving this place a try; you won't be disappointed. read more

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

I was realllyyyy craving pho but was also lazy & didn't want to go far. I'd seen this place on Yelp & was always curious but I'm pretty die hard for Süp in Irvine. I thought okay let's expand our horizons today! It's a pretty limited menu - there's no appetizers really. It's very straight forward with pho items & a short fruit tea menu. I got the pho tai which is rare steak and did the flat noodles because it was an option. The flat noodles were good but I prefer the thinness of vermicelli. I will say it's a big portion for the price! It's $14.50 for a bowl and man do you get a lot of broth, noodles and meat. The broth was decent. I thought it could've used more depth. The meat wasn't the best quality - it was kind of low but was still pretty tasty. Overall, I'd come back if I was really craving pho & wanted something very local to just hit the spot. It's pretty solid for satiating a craving but not something you'll be raving about. read more

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

My friend and I came here after a long study session. Prices are good and their portions are good for the price. I really liked this place.

I came here for lunch on a weekend with 2 friends per their suggestion. We had a short wait, maybe 10 minutes. Their menu is very straight forward. Pho and the cuts and types of meat. I got #11 which came with the rare beef slices, fatty flank, tendon, and tripe. A unique offering is that you can choose between small noodles (what is traditionally served at most restaurants) or fresh flat noodles. I HIGHLY recommend getting the fresh flat noodles! The food came out super quick. The serving was a large bowl with plenty of meat, noodles and broth. I got an extra serving of noodles but looking back, I probably didn't need it seeing as the bowl already came with a good amount of food. The broth is light but flavorful, not too salty or oily. They are generous with the meat as I mentioned and the noodles had a great texture. It's easy to overcook fresh flat noodles, causing it to fall apart or become mushy but that was not the case at all here. I enjoyed this so much and would recommend it to anyone looking for some great pho in OC. They have a Westminster location as well. Definitely try this place if you can! read more

I LOVE PHOHOLIC. My husband and I go here all the time. It's reasonably priced, has fast service, great location, and food is delicious! The ambiance in the restaurant is awesome as they have 2 options for seating - a bar area and actual tables. You honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu but mannnnn that oxtail pho is divine. Also if you're looking for any specific recommendations- order the rib bone on the side. So tender and juicy. They also serve free hot or iced tea. Love this place and will always come back. The best part is you can get a sweet treat after your meal since it's located in a food hall :) read more

PhoHolic - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Hidden in a corner of south coast plaza. I am glad I found a place close by to eat pho at. Many varieties of beef pho, broth is tasty. Id recommend Thai tea boba and they have free iced and hot tea which is nice. The milk boba however tastes sweet like Cinnamon Toast Crunch so I will just stick to their Thai tea. Will definitely be back read more

PhoHolic - Brisket pho - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My favorite pho spot outside of little Saigon (but they have their original location there too, so you know this place is going to be good ). Despite being located in a luxury mall food court, this pho place is everything I look for in a pho restaurant. It has a limited pho menu, no sides, rice dishes etc. they do pho, and they do it well. The prices are exceptionally reasonable around $15 bucks per bowl. And the service is great, and the food comes out fast! Super easy and well-packed to-go orders as well! I love love love their oxtail pho, and usually get it with brisket as well, but honestly their pho broth is so delicious, rich, and amazingly addicting that no matter what cut of meat you choose, you're going to have a delicious meal! If you're in SCP and looking for a comforting, affordable and quick meal, I highly recommend PhoHolic! read more

PhoHolic - #16 beef shank + oxtail pho - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

pho broth was pretty good but the meat was very overcooked, dry, and hard to chew. service was good! we had to press the call button when we needed help. the ambiance is very crowded/ noisy. be prepared to wait! there's no online waitlist... you need to put your name down and wait for them to call you read more

PhoHolic - 15. Phở Chín, Nạm, Gầu, Gần, Về - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First off it's crazy how there's just a pho restaurant INSIDE A BLOOMINGDALE'S!! And it's one of the top 3 ranked on Yelp best places to get pho in Irvine, CA?? It's also a chain of 3 with the original in Westminster having over 1,000+ reviews. So as you can gather I had really high expectations for the pho. Sadly, it was nothing but average. Not saying that's a bad thing. It was really fitting for a mall pho but not a type of thing I'll go out of my way for again. The service is confusing and unhelpful. Even with being viet the ordering was weird. There was no way from the menu you could understand that ordering pho was the base then added noodles with a total of 5 toppings = 14.50. The number options on the side was confusing there was no true pho da biet (mixed topping) option like traditional viet places. The combos shown made no sense. I just ended up picking my own. The broth was alright nothing mind blowing. It's pretty salty / overly sweet already so no need to put any sauces in. The sauce is more so just for dipping the meats. I do like how they give blanched bean sprouts. I don't like how the veggies were given in such small amounts. I also didn't like how the pho didn't come streaming hot rather arrived warm unlike what a true pho serving would be like. Absolutely no stream I could tell because there was no fog in any of my pictures. Will I come again? Like I said no unless if I was at the mall wanting a quick pho fix read more

PhoHolic - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We love this place! Best pho in Orange County. The staff is very friendly, speedy process from the food arriving to check out. Definitely a place to try! read more

The food was delicious! The broth was yummy and flavorful. You didn't need to add anything to it honestly but once you did it was even better. I got the thick noodles they offered and oh so good. They have tea options too and I got the peach tea and it had chunks of fruit. read more

Nice addition to the mall! Pricing and menu options were exactly the same which is great. The food tasted similar, but the portion was quite small compared to what I remembered. Our order came out quickly, though. * Tái Chín Gân: 8/10 - good but more broth than noodles Located in the depths of Bloomingdale's, they offer a nice dining area with other restaurants to choose from. This location has a unique counter seating area that would be perfect for solo diners. The workers were very efficient, but not super friendly. The place is very convenient for when you've been shopping all day and craving some pho. One of the only restaurants at South Coast Plaza where you don't have to wait for a table! read more

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I went to dine in here on 4/24 and when I was walking out the cashier in the front asked " have you paid yet? You have to check out " we said we paid and she just said "Oh " yet she didn't ask this to the group behind us. My friend felt discriminated and not comfortable to dine here again. Employees should not discriminate anyone because of their skin color. read more

Always hits the spot! Phoholic is my go-to for pho tai. This place just never disappoints, and you can always expect great taste and service whenever we come here! It's our favorite place because the meat portions are way bigger than other pho places. We usually eat here, get it to-go, or delivered! Tbh, we get Phoholic AT LEAST once a month! So you know we love it here. read more

PhoHolic - Noodles Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

PhoHolic at South Coast Plaza is a reminder of what happens when something simple is done well. You walk in and it feels balanced, busy enough to have life but calm enough to keep your thoughts. I ordered the number fifteen, Phở Chín, Nam, Gầu, Gân, Sách. Brisket, flank, fatty flank, tendon, and tripe. Everything in the bowl works together, no single flavor fighting for attention. The broth is good, not bold, just steady and clean. You choose your noodles, thin rice or flat fresh, each changing the texture in its own way. The service isn't warm or memorable, but it's quick, and that's fine. You hit the button, they show up, it works. They pour free oolong tea, light and floral, the kind that quietly fits. It's consistent, satisfying, and exactly what you hope for when you sit down craving pho. read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat pho because of their individual cubby type seating. It is so fun and cute. On top of that, their pho is delicious. They are super fast with serving your pho, I order and literally 6 minutes later I have my bowl. So if there is a wait then don't worry it will go by super quick. Delicious pho in a fun atmosphere, give it a try!!! read more