Photasia is one of my favorite small pho restaurants in Irvine! Their ingredients are always fresh, portions are generous, and the staff is attentive. I go back and forth between the shrimp pho and rare steak pho. They're both great, but what I especially appreciate about this pho spot is how generous they are with the green onions, which is a huge plus for me! My food always comes out within about five minutes, and it's consistently delicious. Their pho is also reasonably priced considering how much food you get, which is another big plus. My only note for improvement would be the cleanliness. Sometimes the tables around me are pretty dirty, and occasionally the dishes don't look 100% clean. That said, if you're in the area or visiting this plaza and love pho, I'd definitely recommend giving Photasia a try! read more

PhoTasia - Rare Steak Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

The pho broth at Pho Tasia is outstanding rich, aromatic, and clearly simmered for hours. The flavors are deep and well-balanced, and the fresh sides (cilantro, bean sprouts, lime) round it out perfectly. Service was quick and friendly, and the place was clean and pleasant. A bit pricier than other pho spots in the area, but well worth it. Highly recommend! read more

Disgustingly salty broth. Seriously who made this? I felt sick to my stomach all night. If I'm going to get sick off pho, I at least wish it had been more delicious... read more

Friendly greeting and quick service. Casual environment. The managers (or maybe owners) greeted me immediately and since I was unfamiliar with the restaurant, gave me a menu to peruse and space to do it The prices are higher than other restaurants serving tbe same dishes. I only ordered the fresh spring rolls (rice paper) with shrimp and pork. For me, this has been an indicator to other Vietnamese dishes at places I've eaten before. They arrived quickly, and with the dipping sauce and chopped peanuts. Fresh ingredients and large rolls. Overstuffed with lettuce - too much - and not enough noodles a protein. The sauce was runnier and sweeter than the typical sauce that comes with this appetizer. Not sure I'll return with mid-tasting rolls and higher prices. But I'm glad I stopped in. read more

PhoTasia - Spring rolls with pork and shrimp overstuffed with lettuce - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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We ordered the rare steak pho to go and live 5 minutes away. When we got home we had to microwave the broth as it was lukewarm. Additionally their broth is very salty which leads me to believe they don't make it with bone broth but with bouillon which is highly disappointing. They need to actually make the broth themselves and make it pho broth. It had no flavor BUT salt. read more

When you are craving pho, and don't want to make the drive to Little Saigon/ Westminster, PhoTasia is a decent place to go. We got the brisket/tripe Regular bowl for $16.65 and a Large beef pho for $17.65. Pretty hefty prices for a bowl of pho, but it's Irvine so the price of rent is understandable. They do load up the bowls, so the meat and noodle ratio is good. The broth is clear and the pho is flavorful. 4 stars. We also got the B12 Vermicelli combination bowl with grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, and egg roll for $19.95. The bowl was a good size although it was more than what I am used to paying in Westminster, with the selection of restaurants. It was standard and nothing special. I did not like the shredded vegetables in it. The grilled chicken was a little bland, the shrimp were well-seasoned but small (and there were only 3 shrimp), but the egg rolls did not taste fresh or flavorful. 2.5 stars- There was a lot of msg in the fish sauce, which left me very thirsty after the meal. I would not order this dish again. The appetizers were expensive and did not look appealing to me. The picture of the chicken wings looked good so I may try that in the future. Service was good and they seated us right away. The food came out fast and piping hot. There is a lot of seating inside and a few seats outside. The restaurant was pretty busy when we came on a Friday. Overall 3.25 stars. Come back for the phoʻ? ONLY... and maybe chicken wings (which I need to try). Happy eating! read more

Good pho - rich in flavor. Clean restaurant and friendly staff. Definitely hits the spot read more

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I've been coming to eat here for years. I always get the large Pho Tai and egg rolls. The taste is consistently delicious and I've never had a bad experience. The staff is super friendly and always recognizes me when I come in. There's plenty of tables to sit at inside and outside. read more

PhoTasia - Pho tai and egg rolls. - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Bowl was so small and less meat. Wing was so dry and totally different with the picture looks like. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

The pho itself was really good but the small was really small considering it was almost $17. Service was friendly. Can't say much of the interior except that it was basic. read more

Pho from PhoTasia on a rainy day completely hit the spot. The beef tenderloin with the garlic butter rice, the shumai and the crispy eggrolls were equally delicious. I want to say the food was the best experience at PhoTasia. The restaurant and the customer service were both fair. Nothing special, nothing above and beyond. There was definitely no service as we had to try and get the servers' attention multiple times during our visit here. I also think there might be language barriers but not a deal breaker. I would come back, specifically for the food. read more

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Excellent service! The staff was very friendly, attentive, and efficient. The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. Everything was served quickly, and the overall dining experience was wonderful. Highly recommend and will definitely come back! read more

The good: I came here after going to the pumpkin patch across the street. I had a pho tai chin (size small) and 3 banh mi empanadas. They have a large outdoor area and adequate indoor tables. I was skeptical about the empanadas but they were great because the dough wasn't that thick dry empanada dough but it was more of a flaky, buttery/greasy pastry dough. The inside was pate and cha (pork patty) and cilantro and pickled veggies were served on the side. It came with an jalapeno aioli dipping sauce. I thought it was creative and fun. I tried a passion fruit lemonade too that was sweet and tangy. The service was prompt and they had a lot of workers. The food came quickly and the workers knew to give me an empty bowl and scissors because I came with toddlers. They had interesting drink/che/dessert combos. The prices were fair. The bad: I would've liked more cilantro and pickled veggies with the empanadas. The interesting: They had a self-check-in tablet in the front. The parking lot had construction going on so parking was more limited than normal. read more

So yummy! The little neighborhood marketplace is very chill and laid back, and there were maybe three other parties within the restaurant while we were there. We were immediately seated, food and drinks were SO fast, and the staff were super on top of it and nice! It's always great to have good local food, especially in residential areas where you can simply enjoy a nice walk in the post-drizzle and enjoy the crisp fresh air before filling up with a big hot steaming bowl of goodness. It's a rare luxury to have a restaurant within walking distance, especially a great restaurant! Pho was delicious, and the Vietnamese coffee was yummy too! Generous portions. I got the regular size, and my sister got the large size of the soup. Even with the regular portion, I struggled to finish! Such a nice way to spend a rainy afternoon. Thank you :) read more

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Got egg rolls "to-go", the egg rolls MELTED the container. PhoTasia - Please source different containers for your "to-go" orders to keep your customers healthy. read more

PhoTasia - Egg roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Absolute gem and my go-to for great Pho when Im in Irvine! Service is always pleasant and quick. Condiments are plentiful and always fresh. Highly recc the P10 if you go. And the Jasmine Iced Tea. read more

This place is our go to for Vietnamese in Irvine. We go 1-2 times a week. The food is always freshly made to order (obviously pho is made before ordering) and prepared with care. The staff and owner are really friendly and helpful. They have a great patio seating area with umbrellas or you can choose to eat inside the restaurant. Highly recommend PhoTasia. read more

PhoTasia - Pho Noodles without meat (so good by itself) and egg rolls. - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

A solid choice for a good bowl of pho in Irvine. Tucked in a nice shopping center near the 405, this place has quick, friendly service, a pleasant interior, and plenty of patio seating. Their pho is tasty, with especially good broth, and their prices are reasonable for Irvine. Recommended when you're craving a comforting bowl of soup. I like the P4- rare steak and brisket pho. read more

PhoTasia - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

I went with a few friends and it seemed like there was a bit of disorganization with ordering. We all ordered at the same time, but one person got their food immediately while another person got their food 14 minutes later. There are a few things I would say would've improved our experiences.... Things we did not like: 1. The spoons all smelled like chlorine/bleach? I'm not too sure what they can really do about this, but all of the people at our table tasted a pretty noticeable chlorine taste from the spoons 2. The portion sizes seemed to be a bit on the smaller side for the price. If pho-holic could do 12.99 in Newport Beach for a large.... I have no idea why Pho-tasia is charging 15.50 for a small and 16.30 for a large... with small portions. the picture shows how shallow the bowl is. Things that were good: 1. Plenty of parking outside 2. Ambiance is nice 3. Next to the market The reason for the three stars is... The checkout and ordering process was nice and easy with the QR code at the table. It would've been nice to eat with the group altogether instead of waiting 10+ minutes for the last person to get their order. While they offer a generous amount of basil, bean sprouts, and cilantro, the overall amount of pho was disappointing for the price. The taste of the pho checks most people's boxes. Not fantastic nor offensive in taste. The utensils smelled and tasted of chemicals which was unpleasant. Overall, it left my group saying "let's not come back". read more

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Decent spot for a quick Vietnamese meal! My friend and I visited this Vietnamese restaurant for lunch, located in the Parkview Center Plaza. The plaza has ample parking, and the restaurant offers a cozy ambiance with a decent seating capacity. If you prefer dining outdoors, there's also plaza seating available. The staff was friendly, and the service was quick and efficient. We started with the Duo Appetizer, which included a spring roll and a crispy egg roll. Both were good, but the crispy egg roll stood out--it was hot, fresh, and flavorful. For the main course, we went with the pho noodle soup: the chicken breast sous vide and the special combo, both in large portions. The noodle and meat quantity was generous, but the broth was a bit underwhelming--lacking the depth of flavor I was expecting. We also tried the tri-color bean drink and the black sea grass jelly drink. The jelly drink was okay, but the tri-color bean drink felt more like a scoopable dessert than a beverage--not my preference. If you're in the area and craving pho, this place is a convenient option, but it might not blow you away. A solid choice for a quick Vietnamese meal! read more

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Ordered online and picked up some pho to go and was pleased to see that it held up quite well! The noodles and piping hot soup were packed separately. I got the Chicken Pho ($14.95), kind of risky because I've found it pretty bland at some restaurants. Luckily this one was pretty flavorful, probably helped by the beef broth. I normally don't like chicken breast but this one was cooked sous vide so it was nice and tender. It came with a bag with bean sprouts, limes, cilantro, jalapeños, Thai basil and a decent portion of noodles, with packets of hoisin sauce and sriracha. It made for a light and healthy meal. Parking in the lot. read more

PhoTasia - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Instead of a usual pho, as a first timer here in particular, I ordered the grilled chicken thigh piece with the garlic butter rice. It comes with a side of fresh veggies, a small pho broth and a side of fish sauce. I was blown away!! The chicken was tender and juicy, the rice was flavorful and soft (but not in an overcooked way). The only adjustment I'd make is to the broth, which was a tad too salty (but nothing that got in the way of enjoying it). Our side order of eggrolls were piping hot and delicious as well. The service here was great and friendly. We had no waiting time to be seated. This restaurant is located in the parking lot with plenty of parking. I appreciated the decor and overall cleanliness too. We noticed this restaurant has a lot of mirrors inside, but we didn't mind it. read more

PhoTasia - Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I loveee the food I got the $28 deal and it came with 1 spring roll 2 egg roll a peanut sauce. Your chose of 1 of the 3 servings of food. I got pho. And beef with onion and lettuce. IT WAS SO YUMMY. They seem to be a small hardworking buisness. I like supporting the community and there food is great. Amazing service always attentive. read more

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This place is amazing. Their pho is delicious, spring rolls are amazing and best of all the service was amazing. The workers were so kind and everything was quick!! read more

First time coming here, stopped by after going to Tanaka Farms across the street. There is ample seating and you can also choose to sit outside. We ordered the steak and brisket pho, banh mi empanadas, spring rolls and egg rolls. Our food came to our table super fast. The regular size pho had a ton of noodles and meat, and the broth was perfect. The egg rolls were delicious, the spring rolls were alright. Next time will just stick with the egg rolls! I was a bit iffy about how the banh mi empanadas would taste, but they were actually really good, I didn't even need to dip it in the dipping sauce they provided because it was great on its own! The outer pastry had the PERFECT crispy texture. Would definitely come by again to try their other food! Glad we found this restaurant! read more

PhoTasia - Steak and brisket pho, spring rolls, egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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This place is great. I got take out on a Sunday morning. The wait was minimal. I got to order at the kiosk and it was super easy to order and customize the pho. The price is great for the portions and the quality of food. The veggies were fresh. The broth was delicious! I will definitely come back. Plenty of parking available. Sitting is available inside and outside. read more

I'm not a pho expert but this place is consistently good. They never mess up my orders and the portions are perfect for me. A reliable go-to for take out pho. read more

Located in the lot with Zion Market. This pho place is a perfect place to meet up with a group. There is indoor and outdoor seating and other food options and boba in the same plaza. Family liked their pho. My 6 year old and I split special with the tenderloin combo with spring rolls and yellow noodles. I liked every item in the combo. Did not disappoint. Broth was clear, hot, and flavorful. Service was excellent. Friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant is clean and bright. Parking is not an issue and plenty of seating. Definitely recommend. Worth a try. read more

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The pho broth is great. Fresh and taste like the best homemade stuff. Ingredient freshness is on point. Got the regular size Pho Tai (brisket). Perfect size! Friendly, relaxed and welcoming service. Def coming back to try other dishes. read more

PhoTasia - Pho Tai (regular) - perfect size - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Wonderful servers and consistently good food ! Slightly expensive dishes but I have no real complaints.

Even though they are busy during the lunch rush their service is quick . Great food great service ! Pho order and delivery to table under 5 mins ! read more

Nice place and all quick food and nice menu but the damn menu just portraits things that's not even the real thing and 6 pieces of shrimp over over all that damn veggies like come on. read more

Had about 35 min before class to grab a quick bite to eat and ended here at a warm, Pho restaurant. rainy days call for a delicious bowl of Pho. Staff were extremely friendly and helped me put together a delightful dish! So excited that this place is literally 1 min drive from my school Rating: 8.7/10 (same review as on google reviews) read more

PhoTasia - Pho Egg Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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There's plenty of parking space. I ordered the Beef Meatballs Pho Rice Noodle Soup. It was good! There was enough flavor for the soup and noodles. The beef meatballs tasted well with the Hoisin Sauce they had on the table. Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Plenty of parking spaces - Use the hoisin sauce that's on the table for the meatballs read more

This place has the best pho I have had in a while! They also have delicious egg rolls! The service was fast and everyone working was very attentive. read more

PhoTasia - Rare Steak & Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

i got the brisket pho and thai tea and it was so good, service was quick , and the area was clean and would definitely come back again

One of the best pho and overall quality in the area. Gets busy during the week. ................... read more

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Very stingy with Sriacha for how expensive the noodles are. That is not how you treat paying customers. It seems like they should have enough packets to go around considering not everyone enjoys spicy pho and they limit each serving to 5 packets. Go some where that actually cares about their customers. read more

W the cooler weather, who wouldn't love some pho?! Pho Tasia is located right off the 405 on university, and in the plaza where you can also find Zion Mart, Starbucks, and the Speedway Gas station. When we got there, we were immediately seated. It was clean and welcoming. We had to order the pho (rare steak option) and the chicken and butter rice. I have to say that the pho was exquisite - robust, clean, and not overly salty. Maybe I'm comparing the chicken and butter rice to the pho, but it paled in comparison. They give a lot of food portions, including a nice salad and soup. It felt healthy, but was a little bland. I saved the rest for lunch the following day. read more

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Menu meets authenticity criteria; it's all numbers and has photos to match the food. The Pho has a nice broth, P9 has plenty of juicy rare steak, soft tendon, and fall-apart brisket. The toddler loved the tofu in their stir fried veggie dish, and the garlic butter rice is awesome. B12 Bun is noodle goodness, good noodle-ness. This one is a sampler of all the stuff. The shrimp on a stick is alright, the roast pork is alright, and I love the egg rolls as usual. Good pho. Come for the pho. read more

PhoTasia - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California