The pho, spring rolls, and crunchy rolls, and really the entire menu are made with so much love, you can truly taste it! Everyone is incredibly friendly, and you can feel the warmth the moment you walk in. The service is top-notch, something you don't come across easily anymore. The restaurant is very clean, and the overall experience was exceptional. We were treated like royalty! Highly recommend, I will definitely be back every time I'm in town. Thank you for such a wonderful experience! read more

I'm surprised I have not reviewed Thanh Binh. I've eaten at this restaurant so so long ago, since the older days when the parents of the current owner used to own the restaurant in Fullerton. They were known for their vermicelli with grilled shrimp, pork, and egg roll. And the family recipe continues on to these days. Recently stopped by again for dinner. Had the vermicelli with grilled chicken, beef, and shrimp. It was good and plentiful but I didn't really care for the marinade of the chicken. The grilled beef was excellent though. 4/5 Also had an order of the combo porridge. That also came with shrimp, chicken, and sliced beef. They definitely did not skim on the protein. 4/5 Service was excellent. They always checked and made sure we had everything we needed. 6/5 read more

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Thanh Binh has been an old-school staple Vietnamese restaurant in OC for as long as I can remember. They serve pho and other classic Vietnamese dishes without the hassle of driving all the way down to Bolsa. It's located in the newly renovated Lake Forest Gateway shopping center ~ right off the 5 freeway/between Lake Forest Drive and Rockfield Blvd. The restaurant is found on the far right of the strip-mall, as you enter the plaza. It's a small and quaint location, with indoor & outdoor seating. The walls are decorated with relic culture pieces of art from Vietnam. The staff is friendly, as they greet you instantly upon arrival. We are usually seated right away and service is quick. On this particular occasion, I was having a lunch date with the hubs and was craving the traditional Vietnamese broken rice dish. I ordered the steam rice with pork, egg rolls & tofu. The hubs ordered the sames (minus the tofu), but in the vermicelli rice noodle bowl version. The pork was marinated and grilled perfectly. It's moist and flavorful. Their egg roll reminds me of how my mom makes them, which is always comforting. I additionally love the crispy tofu, because it's also a healthy & filling option. It's ALOT of food, to which I had to take home some. A total good value for the $17 price tag. Needless to say, my hubs enjoyed his dish, because he was able to finish the whole bowl. Lol I've also ordered their oxtail pho (pho duoi bo) in the past and it's pretty solid ~ uber flavorful and you can taste the slow-cooking of the oxtail because the meat literally falls off the bone. Their mi wonton (wonton with egg noodle soup), bun rieu (vermicelli noodle soup with shrimp, crab paste, & tomatoes) and bun bo hue (spicy noodle soup with beef) are our family favorites too. Sooo, if you want decent priced, authentic Vietnamese food with good portions, without the hassle of wasting gas to drive all the way down to Bolsa, then Thanh Binh is for you..you MUST TRY! A total RxFoodie recommend!!! read more

Thanh Binh - Oxtail Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I came here and this place was open on Bunny Day of the holidays. I was so happy because the place looked clean and the staff was kind and pretty. I got my served menu quickly and the recommendation so I could be at ease with what I was looking to try. I was happy I received my service fast and that it was the right amount of spice for me. I would come again as a result of that day because I often find myself driving to gg for my Viet cuisine now there this spot that closer. read more

Thanh Binh - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Called in to pick up dinner. The gentleman over the phone was very friendly. It was ready in 15 minutes. Everything was packaged well, with great portions, and delicious. Our friends from out of town stated it was the best pho they've ever had. Til next time! read more

Unfortunately none of the staff speak vietnamese nor are any of them vietnamese which was an issue for my family since they couldn't order in their native language. The food was okay but couldve been better. I wouldnt say its exactly an authentic restaurant as theres too many options in the menu which causes pieces of the food to be cut down a lot like the bun rieu and bun bo hue. I wished they used a pressure cooker or something for the beef tendon as its hard to chew it unlike other restaurants. I thought the review would mean much more but I guess you gotta take what you can get. read more

I have never had a bad experience here, ever. There's definitely a demand for the great food and service because there's almost always a small wait to get a table. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the food is always hot and tasty. You'll know this place is authentic not only from the trusting staff, but the music being played has the traditional Vietnamese acoustical instruments for that reminder after each bite you take. I often get the Bun Bo Hue, spicy beef noodle soup. I like to add a little fish sauce (concentrate from the glass bottle) and ask for chili oil. It's very good and I highly recommend you try it! read more

Thanh Binh - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Ate here for the first time the other day and they serve big portions, tasty food, with good service. The large bowl of pho comes with plenty of noodles and meat, guaranteed to fill your stomach. The egg rolls were pretty good as well. read more

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Came across this spot recently and we've been coming back regularly since! Very generous portions for everything, we had to take most of it togo. Can get a little loud inside. We ordered: - calamari: a bit pricey but huge portions and made fresh! Can say this was one of the best calamari I've had in a long time!! - pho with ox tail: the meat on the ox tail was literally falling off the bone. Generous portions of meat and even larger portion for the pho. Could easily share the large size among two people! - vermicelli bowl with pork: this was just alright. Very fresh but nothing too special. Very attentive service, highly recommend this spot read more

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Located in a shopping center near church, Hubby and I stopped by for lunch on Sunday. An older gentleman greeted us immediately and placed us at a nearby table. Our drinks arrived quickly, and we placed our orders. The Spring rolls with shrimp were tasty with a good peanut-topped sauce. It was nice to see 3 sizes of pho to order. Hubby chose the medium Oxtail Pho, and it was enough to share and take some home. I liked the flavorful broth. I ordered the Bun with grilled pork and egg roll. It was good, but I would have liked the fresh herbs to be whole leaves and not minced. Nice grill marks on the pork, but it was a little dry. I love iced Jasmine tea at Vietnamese restaurants! Such a nice, floral taste. Our server checked on us to make sure we didn't need anything. Later, he noticed quickly that I was looking for service, and he refilled my tea promptly. When I asked for to-go containers, he packed up everything for us and gave me a fresh container of nuoc cham to take home. Ample parking in the shopping center lot. Good food and excellent service. read more

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Very good Authentic Vietnamese food for a fair price. We have been coming here for years it's our go to.

Consistently one of my favorite goto's for pho. Having cut back on carbs, I order the extra meat with a medium bowl of pho tai soup/noodles and it is more than plenty and simply a great comfort meal, especially on cool and rainy days. The service is fast, food is piping hot and everyone is friendly and seemingly happy in the restaurant. My kind of place, crowd and service team. read more

We had them cater our wedding as a late night eats option so our guests can sober up, and hands down they were the highlight of the evening. We had pho & boba catered and to this day we and our guests can't stop raving about it! Our wedding was last week, and now we're trying to figure out what kind of party we can have just so we can have them cater again! The broth was so bomb and all the meat was super tender. I'm pretty sure I had like 5 milk teas with boba back to back it was so good! The workers were so nice and helpful! Absolutely recommend to anyone and everyone! read more

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Solid spot for pho in Lake Forest! Service is fast and friendly and they are always checking up on you. Size differences are only $1 and they give you a huge portion of noodles. Have only tried pho here but they have a wide selection of items that I would like to try in the future :) read more

I did not find my bowl of wonton seafood egg noodles was flavorful and savory. Plus their use of non ceramic bowl does turn me off from returning for more . It was quite expensive for a non flavored bowl of wonton egg noodle , 19.95...I cannot recommend this restaurant read more

My wife and I love this place! It's hands down our go-to pho spot around the area. We'll occasionally go to Sup Noodle but Thanh Binh is much more authentic in our opinion. If you're looking to get a quick pho fix in Lake Forest, this is the place to go. The flavors are spot on, the portion sizes are great, and the price is pretty good. We almost always order the House Combination pho (and sometimes the spring roll if we're extra hungry) with a side of extra onions (IYKYK). The food comes out quick and the service is straightforward. This place resembles your typical pho restaurant - nothing flashy and interior decor is what you'd expect at a pho spot but that's what makes it great. read more

I love this place I always come here for Pho with friends and recommend it to everyone. I am gluten free and have never had any problems with their Pho as the noodles and broth are gluten free and just make sure to get plain meats in it! Also love the pricing and the portions! Service is quick and easy for dine in or take out and it's always a good vibe inside. read more

Thanh Binh - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This is a family favorite. Thanh Binh has the best pho ox tail with fall off the bone meat. It's large is ginormous-- I share this with my 10 year old son. My husband loves to pho tai rare steak and older kiddo loves the rice dishes. Egg rolls are delicious and service is great. Feels like family when you eat here. Don't forget your marinated pickled sliced onions with your pho! There is also an option to eat outside here which is nice if you're not feeling well. I liked this option during Covid times. read more

I have been coming here for a few years now. Today I tried the combo vegetables and tofu pho. It was loaded with broccoli, bok choy, carrots, onions and strips of fried tofu. The broth was tasty and the small pho is very generous. I wasn't crazy about the tofu but it was ok. I probably will stick with another protein next time. The service is fantastic. The food comes out in minutes and they check to make sure you have everything that you need. The ambiance is not great inside or outside as it is small and looks like cafeteria seating inside and outside a few tables and chairs are located on the walkway in front of the restaurant facing a parking lot. read more

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This place is...odd. Came here for a quick lunch today. The pho was so-so. Not that good and it came out almost as soon as I ordered it which is usually not a good sign (aka it has been sitting for a while). Ok food, a bit high priced but whatever. The experience is what throws it off. I came in by myself and was immediately met by an older woman who asked "how many"? I said just me, and she gestures to some random side table sort of dismissively. Keep in mind the entire place was empty. Normally you'll get a "sit where you like" in that situation. I sat and was helped by a younger guy/server. This is the weird part. The entire front is wide open. No counter or anything to separate the room. The lady, who I assume is an owner or some level of manager, sits at this giant 10 person table, facing the front, and proceeds to watch these loud videos on her phone the entire time I was there. It's not a large place so she was like 1 table away. The younger guys stand around her and stare at me the entire time I was eating. I swear it felt like I was in a movie and they were guarding a mob boss or something. Between the awkwardness and the obnoxiously loud videos it was just...uncomfortable. If you are there to work, then do something. If you are there to watch videos then go find a back office. Probably won't be back here anytime soon. read more

This is a pretty popular Vietnamese restaurant. I've noticed a lot of Filipinos in particular love it. They're located in the shopping plaza with Starbucks, Uoko, DeLucia's, IHOP, etc. The restaurant isn't big and seats a small number of patrons. They do have some set up outside for overflow, but when it's cold, it's not a good place to dine. There are no outdoor heaters from what I can remember. I would either just go somewhere else or sit in the car until your table is ready. Staff here are friendly and check up on you frequently. We never have to ask for refills or flag anyone down. What we order: -Pho mostly the beef or oxtail. The broth is alright, not as tasty as I've had. -Grilled pork chops. The kids love this one here. -fried egg rolls. Always a hit -#20 the wonton egg noodles soup with seafood and pork. I like this one because of the egg noodles and wonton. It can be slightly bland at times but nothing either a little fish sauce or chili oil can't fix. -Fried garlic calamari. I like this here. It's not your average calamari or what you're used to. -Fried tofu -Vermicelli noodles with pork -Rice with shaken beef. My husband loves shaken beef but prefers this one at another restaurant. -House spicy tofu Overall Thanh Binh is a 3 out of 5 for us. They're ok and yes I would go back if someone wanted to eat here, but I would probably try to divert them to meet me at another Vietnamese restaurant. The staff is great, no issues there, but the food for me is mediocre to good. They've been at this location a very long time though and they have a lot of regulars. You be the judge. read more

Saw the good reviews and came to Thanh Banh for pho. The rare steak and brisket pho was fine. There was a decent serving of meat (though a couple of pieces were on the chewy side), but the broth was not as flavorful as I expected. The real star of the meal was their bun rieu - vermicelli noodle soup with shrimp, tofu, crab paste and tomatoes. That was very flavorful and filled with shrimp and tofu. It looked so good that the woman at the table next to us asked the server what it was. I'd make a return visit for that bun rieu! There was no wait during lunch on a weekend and plenty of parking in the lot. read more

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My go to spot for the BEST fried eggrolls in all of Orange County. Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor! Service is fast and friendly every time. The space has a typical no frills Asian restaurant vibe. read more

My family and I have been big fans of Thanh Binh for many years. They have the best Vietnamese cuisine in south OC. Their pho and egg rolls are our favorite, and every dish we've had there has been fresh and flavorful. Quick service is a plus! read more

Every time I am in the area, I stop into Thanh Binh for a bowl of Pho or Vermicelli noodles. The staff is always friendly and I feel like the restaurant is always clean. I can't say that they have the best Pho, but it is good which is why I go back. I have a tendency to dip the meat in hot sauce, due to the spice, I end up drinking a lot of water. I really appreciated the waiter checking back on us and refilling my water a couple of times. I had Pho with charred pork while my partner had a bowl of vermicelli noodles. Both were good but I felt the broth wasn't as flavorable as other places. read more

The good - quick and easy to be seated, the staff was attentive and constantly checked that I was okay. The serving size is plentiful and the food came out quickly. The okay - the broth was not my type of broth. A bit lighter in flavor and depth than some I've had. read more

We came on a Friday night and it was busy with a wait. The staff was very courteous and kept checking if we need anything throughout our meal. The food was delicious and flavorful. read more

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Probably one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in south Orange County! Decent amount of seating inside and outside the restaurant. Dog friendly outdoor seating. Quick service and very reasonably priced and big portions! Menu- https://www.thanhbinhrestaurant.com/_files/ugd/d9c4ce_287cc9c5f7fe40a59375d3b3a3eff8fd.pdf We ordered shrimp spring rolls for appetizer which were pretty good. But the star of the show was the ox tail pho and bun bo hue. Both were delicious and big portions! I ordered the large ox tail and it was definitely enough for two people! The meat was also very tender. Would definitely come back! read more

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Our go to Vietnamese food, all meat fried rice, calamari rings and the oxtail soup always hits the spot. Mother and daughter brunch dates go to, service is always great too- friendliest worker, will check on you every empty plate they pass by. Ambience is homey read more

Thanh Binh - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I am reaching out to express my disappointment with the experience I had at Thanh Binh II in Lake Forest. After dining at your restaurant recently with my one-year-old son, I was spoken to very rudely by one of your employees, who told me to "sit outside next time." The comment was clearly in reference to my son, who, as a toddler, made a small mess while eating -- something completely normal for a child his age. What made this situation worse was that when I called to express my concern, instead of showing understanding or empathy, the response I received was dismissive. I was told that the issue had something to do with the tip I left -- which makes no sense, as tipping is a voluntary gesture based on service quality, not an obligation. Regardless, that should never be used to excuse disrespectful treatment toward a customer. I found the entire interaction both unprofessional and hurtful. As a parent, I understand the importance of being considerate when dining out with children, but I also believe families deserve to be treated with respect and understanding. This experience left me feeling unwelcome and unfairly judged, which is unfortunate given that I had previously enjoyed visiting your restaurant. I hope you will take this feedback seriously and address it appropriately with your staff. All customers -- including families with young children -- should feel comfortable dining in your establishment without being made to feel like a burden. read more

Small, simple place with great food. I've never had a bad dish here. Some personal favorites are the Bun Rieu (37), the Bun Cury Ga (36) and the Oxtail Pho (10). Do yourself a favor and get a side order of Spring Rolls (22) as well. They're lovely! read more

I found this place on Yelp and wanted to try it out since there were many good reviews. The restaurant is located in a plaza so there is plenty of parking in the lot. The inside is not that big and there is outdoor seating. I didn't have to wait to get seated but the restaurant filled up quickly for dinner. House Combo Pho (4/5): I ordered a medium and the portion was pretty good. The noodles were cooked perfectly. The broth was good. I got more tripe and tendon than rare steak or brisket but that is fine. Egg Rolls (3/5): This came with 3 egg rolls, lettuce, mint, carrots, and fish sauce. I prefer a spicier dipping sauce. The fry was good but I prefer the filling to be a bit more meatier. A solid pho spot. The bun rieu was okay too. I can see why the reviews are good. The service was good as they were very attentive. read more

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5 stars Tahn Bin is hands down my favorite pho spot in all of OC! The grilled chicken pho is to die for -- so flavorful, comforting, and just hits every time. Anytime I'm feeling sick or under the weather, I order this and swear it helps me heal. It's that good. The flavors are always fresh, the portions are generous, and the broth is on another level. I seriously love this place so much. Forever my go-to! read more

Thanh Binh - Grilled chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Let me preface this by saying maybe it is because we ordered it to go... First it said our order would be ready by 7:50p, we placed the order at 7:32p. Makes sense. We showed up at 740p, it was already in the To-go area. Suspect. We order the Bun Rieu (highly recommend), Thai spicy rice noodle soup with beef, and fried garlic shrimp. The Bun Rieu, wow... 0 flavor, 3 total shrimps in the soup. I was excited because I love noodles and there were a ton of noodles for the order. First bite... okay... add a packet of hot sauce. A little better. Add another. It's still completely flavorless. The lack of shrimp for 16 dollars is sad. I wouldn't have minded if it actually had flavor. My wife is a big Pho fan and she tried it and told me. Okay that is not good. The Thai spicy rice noodle soup... with beef. 4 pieces of beef with the order of a small. Not sure how they charge 16 dollars for that. It was not spicy and average to below average. Flavors were not compelling if barely existent. It was edible compared to the Bun Rieu. Okay the good part. The garlic shrimp. For 22 bucks you get about 16 shrimp and the light crispy batter is perfect. Flavor is exceptional. I wish this was all we ordered and it would be a 5/5. The lemon oil sauce include was amazing as well. The place is super packed inside with diners which makes me think they just don't care about the to go orders. Would not recommend. read more

Great shrimp pho! Quick service and friendly waitstaff! My husband loved the beef pho too. We had spring rolls for appetizers that were full of fresh vegetables too. I really enjoyed the meal! read more

I like this place! I went on a weekend around lunch time and it wasn't too crowded :) super fast and friendly staff, it was an older man serving us. Super nice. I ordered the shrimp spring rolls and #2 rare beef pho. Only thing was that the rare steak I ordered was not rare. No complaints on the shrimp spring rolls, the peanut sauce for the rolls were amazing! It is fairly a small restaurant and homey ambiance inside. I would love to come back on the next rainy day. Try it out for yourself! read more

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Without a doubt, my favorite Thai restaurant in the area. My favorite dish is there eggplant. Their curries are delicious. Everything is delicious. read more

I appreciate they offered a veggie pho broth. The broth was simple and flavorful and the veggies and tofu were fresh and plentiful. I thought it was overpriced at $17 for a small bowl. read more

There are not that many Vietnamese restaurants in Lake Forest. This one had a bigger menu than most and was close to home, which are both elements we took into consideration when choosing a place for our late Valentine's lunch. The servers were attentive and quick and the place itself clean, if bland. The food mostly fit that profile as well, with good quality ingredients and plenty of them. We ordered a shared appetizer of fried tofu, which was not that crisp, and came with no sauce or other accompaniments. One of us had Egg noodle soup with shrimp, chicken, and fish balls. The soup had more body than I've experienced in most other Vietnamese restaurants, and plenty of shrimp, large,thick pieces of chicken, and a goodly number of fish balls. We shared it, though we were not offered an extra bowl for that purpose. The other ordered a combination fried rice dish with pork, sausage, and shrimp, I believe. I didn't share any of that. At the end of the meal, we were left with a mountain of rice to take home. This place was not cheap, but then, almost no restaurants are cheap these days. That's why we eat out so rarely. It's good to know this restaurant is there. It's reliable, and the food is quite good, if plain, like the restaurant itself, an alternative to driving way out to Westminster, and dealing with the traffic. read more

Love love love this spot!! I love vermicelli and they are always so nice and answer the phones and always have my food ready to pick up in less then 10 minutes! Prices are great and food is even better!! Writing this review is making me want it for dinner! If I'm not cooking dinner this is my go to and it's always on point! read more