Incredible food, reasonable prices! Vietnamese food is my favorite kind of food. I've been coming here for over 15 years and it is still the best vietnamese food I've found in a looooooong time... They make thier crispy roll with a gluten free wrapper (winning!). There is a gourmet shake shop next door that is part of the same family. One stop shop for 5-star food and then dessert! read more

I ordered the Vermicelli house special noodles, it was not what I expected the noodle were sticking to together, the egg rolls tasted terrible..'m my pork meat was burnt Bean spouts and lettuce were bad .. it was my first time there , I definitely will not be going back .. it wasn't cheap ! Very disappointed I've been to other Vietnamese restaurants.. this was the worse food.. read more

This is my all time favorite pho spot! Any chance I'm in the area I know I'm eating good. Creature of habit and picky by nature I order the same veggie tofu- vegan broth no onions pho! It hits the spot and I always leave fully satisfied and happy. Sick or healthy I crave this soup and could eat it daily! The hubby always orders something new and never has any complaints. Enjoy and stay blessed! read more

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Pho is my favorite food. It's comforting, it's filling; it's like happiness in a bowl. So I eat a lot of it, and I grew up eating here with my grandmother. Then I moved to LA. I've eaten every pho in Los Angeles. It's fine. It's doesn't move me, but it does the job. After a decade, I come back to Costa Mesa and eat at Vietnam's Pearl. MIND BLOWING. Like there isn't a single pho place in all of Los Angeles that can hold a damn candle to Vietnam's Pearl. It's literally the most perfect bowl of soup. Flavorful, rich, complex, literally huge; unchanged perfection over the last 40 years+. Even my sister, who does not like pho, was like holy crap this is amazing. I don't know what they're doing in the kitchen, but it's nothing short of magical. Get it for dine in, get it to go, who cares, just get it! read more

Vietnam's Pearl - Pulled Chicken Pho, Rare Sliced Beef Pho, Iced Vietnamese Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Small little hidden gem in Costa Mesa. Wish the Pho bowl was bigger though. The peanut sauce for the spring rolls is to die for. Great service from a Mom and Pop shop! I'll be back soon. read more

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The best spring rolls in OC!! Their shrimp and pork spring rolls are freshly made, flavorful, and the homemade sauce is just like mom's. Pictured below is the chefs pho which has rare beef, meatballs, and shank. With other seasonings that makes that enhances the flavor of broth. The service is pleasant, I love Serena! My other favorites are Thai tea and lemongrass beef vermicelli. Restaurant is always clean. Ample parking. Easy to find. Highly recommended for casual dining. read more

Vietnam's Pearl - Chefs pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Stopped for a late lunch after a long road trip. Everyone loved the pho and spring rolls! Service was fast and friendly, which was perfect for our tired and hungry crew. read more

I would come back if in area again. The food was good the vibes were good. The owner I think she was, was so sweet and made sure we were good. We left full. The only thing I can say "bad" was the food came out at different times so we didn't get to enjoy it all at once and was too full to eat our 3rd dish but we tried because it was so good and tasted fresh. So if you like Thai food and a calm quiet space with flavor, come here. Do t forget to go next door with your receipt for a free treat with purchase. read more

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Best Pho in the Newport Mesa area. Hands down! My wife tells me the other items are great. If i could get past another killer bowl of pho, I might learn she's right. Such is fate. And Pho! read more

Great service and yummy special. So glad I tried this place. The restaurant is small but very welcoming and nice. read more

Vietnam's Pearl - Pho Ap Chao with curry - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Delicious food at reasonable prices with attentive staff! Their garlic lemon shrimp special was excellent. Will be returning soon.

1/This is the WORST pho restaurant I have ever eaten. I bought a bowl of rare pho and beef balls to take home. 2/But when I got home, I opened it and saw that there was no rare beef, only 1 1/2 small beef balls (But the quality of the beef balls was very bad, all borax). The broth, which is the core of pho, was very bad, the accompanying vegetables were very little. 3/The restaurant owner and chef SHOULD LEARN HOW TO COOK from famous restaurants in the area: How to cook, quality and how to prepare take-out dishes. 4/DON'T be greedy for money. DON'T FORGET about the QUALITY. THE QUALITY FOODS IS SO IMPORTANT TOO. 5/Customers will not be fooled next time. Only non-foodies come here to eat. while in OC there is a very rich Vietnamese food garden and the quality is excellent. read more

ordered the chefs special pho and it was one of the best phos i've had in a while. the soup is very rich and flavorful with a nice variety of meat. i usually don't like beef shank in pho bc it can be tough but it was so tender and falling apart in the soup. my only wish is that the bowls were bigger and gave more food as the portions feel smaller compared to other pho places. read more

Vietnam's Pearl - chefs special pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place was amazing. Egg rolls with fish sauce was outstanding. The service is great. The Pho was delicious.so fresh and filling. The portions are outstanding., you need a box to take home. I will definitely come again .if you don't try this place it's your loss. Great music I'll see you guys soon.. read more

Vietnam's Pearl - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Been going to this place for years! Great, fresh, yummy, perfect for lunch! The mini egg rolls and crunchy noodle are my favs. I don't even get pho that often because these other dishes dominate. Don't forget to add a fresh coconut water or a Thai tea. This place is a gem in Costa Mesa. It's been here forever for a reason. read more

Very tasty! I will definitely be returning! The food came out relatively quick, service was good, and the place looked pretty clean. read more

Vietnam's Pearl - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Called a phone order for delivery' And they don't deliver The Yelp information says they do ,but maybe because they will close soon Order with Sarina Large Beef Pho And 1Large Chicken Pho And Fried Egg rolls :) Estimated time 20min Will update on flavor and quality of meat and rolls Total $33 Not a fan of the cut up egg rolls to make it seem as if you have more egg rolls So $2.50 an egg roll pretty much However the Broth to my PHO awesome But the shredded chicken a little chewy and hard May not be back read more

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The owner was misbehaving and rude it was not a good experience I would never ever go back there and I would never recommend this quick to another person They Didn't even have soap in their bathroom! read more

We came for dinner on a weeknight, right around 7pm and it was not busy. Seemed understaffed, took a while to get even acknowledged, get seated, and get menus. Once we got the menus, we had to flag our server just to order. It has an okay vibe to the place, not bad, but not as lively and friendly as other places we've been. About 10 minutes later, we finally got to place our order, which felt like an eternity. Considering we were one of only a couple customers, the customer service was disappointing. I felt like I needed to get up every 5-10 minutes just to get something, to order, ask for chopsticks or bowls, or get the check. Normally, a server would come once or twice to check on us, not here. The food was fine, we got lemongrass chicken and rare beef pho, prices were reasonable, not as much as we've gotten at other pho places, but it's also not as expensive either. That's the one redeeming quality of this place, which keeps the rating higher, but would have appreciated better service, which took off one star. read more

Vietnam's Pearl - Veggie pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I visited Vietnam's Pearl with a friend while we were waiting for an event next door. We tried the pho and Grilled Pork Chop. I would say the price isn't too bad and it does the job but there is no wow-factor; wasn't really a fan of their nuoc nam either. Other reviews that mentioned lackluster service were also pretty on point. There is enough parking and the restroom is outside. read more

Vietnam's Pearl - Pork chops - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Spring rolls - shrimps too small, pho - broth was alright but the noodle texture was pre-cooked... and they don't serve sliced extra onions. It was ok but i think there are so many better restaurants options for Vietnamese food in OC. read more

Vietnam's Pearl - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

One of my favorite places for Vietnamese food! The people are always so kind and remember me when I come in! Such a great spot. If I have a bad day, their vermicelli noodle dishes make everything better. :) read more

Craving pho but in these gas prices limited my distance. This establishment was very clean and the lady's kind and friendly, its a small mom and pops shop ( only 2 people working on a friday afternoon) ,but has enough space to accomodate a decent amount of people. It seems like a diverse population come through to eat here- which I do want to note please don't hit on your service staff or at least be discreet about it ( just leave your number with the tip). It's their job to be nice and doesn't equal they're interested with you. Mainly noticed how clean the restaraunt was. The pho prices were around 11-13$ so pretty standard. The combo had shank, rare beef and meatballs ( not the usual mix of entrails). I do think it is more on the cooked than rare side, but probably due to catering to a different crowd. The broth seasoning is also more on the seasoning sauce side. Overall, I was satisfied. The restaraunt was very chill and felt relaxing. Their spring rolls looked nice and were packaged tightly, so I hope to try it next time! Fit for casual lunches, probably pairs or smaller crowds. read more

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My boyfriend and I were craving pho the other night and decided to check out somewhere local rather than drive into Garden Grove. We shared egg rolls to start and then each got a small order of pho. Honestly, we were pleasantly surprised at how great everything tasted! The broth was perfect, and there was a good amount meat and noodles in the small. If you're super hungry, I'd recommend sizing up. My one complaint is that service is a little slow. It's a small restaurant with a decent number of phone orders and walk-ins, so just be aware. Regardless, this will definitely be my go-to pho place in Costa Mesa from now on! read more

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We were craving pho and were also out shopping so we quickly searched nearby and found this place. LOCATION: Small, dark plaza nearby Tokyo Central with ample parking and nothing special to note AMBIANCE: Small shop, quite old and has a mom-&-pop feel SERVICE: Fast and efficient, but we were the only customers on a weekday night at 6pm. FOOD: Just okay, nothing super delicious or special. We had their spring rolls, pho, and shaken beef. The meat was not good for either the pho or the shaken beef. Spring rolls were good because they serve their sauce warm (I've only ever tried it cold) read more

Service left a lot to be desired. Owner seemed to be much nicer to non-Vietnamese people, which is just weird. We ordered in Vietnamese, but she spoke back to us in English, and was short with us, while she was much sweeter to the caucasians next to us. She gave us 4 super dirty forks, and when we asked for new ones, She exclaimed, "They're dirty?! They weren't dirty when I brought them out." WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT? Just say, "Oh Sorry! Didn't notice they were dirty. Let me get you some clean ones." Instead she pretty much accused us of dirtying her forks with chucks of food that we hadn't even ordered yet. That left a bad taste in our mouth and the rest of our lunch was soured because of it. Food was fine. "large bowl" of pho is the same as a small bowl elsewhere. Won't be returning. Nor do I recommend this place - especially if you're Vietnamese. Not a real Pearl. Unfortunately, a very fake one. read more

Vietnam's Pearl - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Always good to eat here love the food service and is busy tells you something . I m vegetarian but this time I whent all at it . The best come and tray the food and you tell me . read more

Vietnam's Pearl - Love this dish - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I love Vietnam's Pearl! One, their spring roll appetizer is always good. Haven't had it in a couple years but it used to be a staple for me. I love their pho and pho soup so much. I mean, for Costa Mesa, this is definitely the best pho place! I also like how they have the carb-less pho option. Or at least they used to before the 2020 pandemic but I don't know if they still do. I'll have to check menu again. I usually get a regular but if you're super hungry, get a large size pho! read more

Vietnam's Pearl - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Beef Pho for lunch.. Place is well decorated and clean, but the temp inside was bit warm even on a cool day. Pho came pretty fast. Lots of side, but for rare beef I was disappointed to see the beef served in the pho instead of the side. The problem with the beef inside is the rare thin slices cook very fast and by the time you eat the beef it's cooked very well and typically chewie. The broth was ok and a little thin. Lots of beef, but having it well ruined it. Only 1 size to choose from and the portion was on the small side. I've seen small sizes this size and at $15 a bow it's not cheap. Not bad, but I probably wouldn't go back for the pho based on the costs, portion and the fact that the beef was well. read more

We really enjoyed our lunch at Vietnam's Pearl last week. The service was very good and prompt. The Pork Chops were really delicious... marinated, charbroiled, and juicy. The servings were large, and the prices were fair. read more

My new favorite Pho place. So good, and the people working here are very nice and accommodating. Chill spot, great pho.

Great pho - good portion, fresh ingredients, tasty broth. I LOVE their Lemongrass Chicken with rice, too! read more

The pho is absolutely soulful. This is my go to spot when I just need a homemade pho bowl. It's been such a wonderfully owned mom/pop shop with their son next door selling ice cream shakes. read more

Had a craving for Vietnamese food on this side of OC. YELP pulls thru again. Popped in just down the Street from Airport. This was a pretty good find over here in Costa Mesa area. I just had a grilled pork chop with shredded pork on rice and egg on top. This really hit the spot before heading back to LA. Ample parking in lot right in front of restaurant in strip mall. Next to Jack in Box. FYI, the bathroom is next door in "Milkshakes". Same ownership, how convenient. I'll be back! read more

Vietnam's Pearl - Grilled Pork chop with shredded pork and fried egg. - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The owner's mom manages this location and she is the cutest boss lady running the entire show! I always find her running back and forth from the kitchen to the cashier to starting the food order in the back. I come here for good authentic Vietnamese food and this place never disappoints! The Pho is delicious, the broth tastes like mamas home cooking. You can tell there's a lot of love put into it. My other favorite dish is the SPECIAL Vermicelli which includes pork, shrimp & egg rolls. I LOVE the fact that she brings the fish sauce out in a glass oil dispenser cruet bottle. I am a very saucy girl so there's no amount of fish sauce that is enough for my noodles. I generously poured from the cruet onto my vermicelli plate and thoroughly enjoyed my lunch today. read more

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Pretty chill spot for a quick bite. I had the shrimp spring rolls and the tofu vegetables pho. The pho was excellent, with fresh ingredients and delicious beef broth. The noodles were not excessive and the tofu was cooked beautifully. The spring rolls did look stale though, the lettuce brown-topped, and the rice paper hardened in spots. They looked like they might've been prepared hours ago and left to sit in the fridge before being served. read more

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I always call ahead and do takeout lunch. The vermicelli noodle salad with chicken is our go-to... we always split it and get the version that comes with the fried egg roll and shrimp. We also get the fresh shrimp spring rolls. Everything is well made, fresh and seasoned well. Tons of veg in the noodle salad and the chicken is grilled perfectly. read more

My favorite Vietnamese restaurant! The pork chop with egg and rice and salad. I'm drooling just thinking about it!

Not even worth one star. After waiting for 25 minutes, we got our food brought it home. It's literally salt water. Had to reboil while adding multiple cups of water. Still horrid. Pour our third broth into the pot to add water and out comes a dead fly. Just plain disgust. Hard to believe they serve this. Ended up throwing everything away because I cannot trust the sanitation of this restaurant. They serve raw slices of beef and there is a fly in my soup. read more

Vietnam's Pearl - Fly. In the now trash. - Vietnamese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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My friend and I were in need of a comforting meal after a long night and tried out Vietnam's Pearl. We ordered the jalapeno lime crispy wings and the chef's pho to share. Wings were a little soggy from the lime juice but the flavor was good, not spicy unless you ate the jalapeno separately but would still recommend. This might be weird, but you can always tell when the oil has been "used" from the subtle smoky flavor and I personally love that. The pho was easily enough for both of us, lots of noodles and plenty of meat. They were not joking about the bone marrow - we mixed the fat with the broth... It gave me life. Very generous portions and such satisfying flavors. Service was fast and courteous. I think it might be the owner that was running the show - she is quick on her feet! Definitely recommend and will come again to try their other fare. read more