Great spot! Food was delicious and the restaurant is spacious and very clean! Staff all have amazing attitudes and overall had a very positive experience! read more

Treated my mom here for her birthday! She order Pho with Brisket, Tendon, and Meatballs, Hot Jasmine Tea, and Chicken Brisket. I ordered the Shaken Beef Plate. Everything was huge! I was so surprised how big the Banh Mi's were. My mom enjoyed her meal. Jackie helped us out. She was so polite, very friendly, super sweet, and kind!!! We will be returning back! Thank you so much Jackie!! read more

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Two Thumbs Up! My first time here and definitely coming back. The food was extremely good, fast service and cool ambiance. Order at the counter and the food arrive minutes later. Give a try, you will enjoy it. Until next time! read more

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Came back because I was craving their shaken beef and their taro smoothie. My boyfriend tried their banh mi sandwich and we were contemplating on the protein, one of the workers even offered us to sample the pork because we weren't sure how it was cooked, which was very nice of her. It was a great banh mi, the bread was crispy and meat as super hot paired nicely with the veggies inside. The shaken beef plate never fails! Taro smoothie still as good as it was the first time I had it. read more

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Came here just before closing on a Wednesday night after a yoga session. My friend orders the pho and I ordered the garlic noodles with beef. I'm picky about my pho. They offered 2 types of noodles, so that's a plus. The broth was fine and they had plenty of scallions & onions. The dish that surprised me was the garlic beef with noodles. It was tasty and I'd order that again if I ever came here to eat. Fast service and a good location overall. read more

123 Pho - Garlic Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Big portions, just bland. Got this when I was feeling sick. Adequate. Viet coffee didn't hit but probably because I was sick. Would go just to go. read more

A few times they had messed up my order and I never complained. I just have them remake my order. I placed a phone order and still they make my order wrong. The chef isn't clearly reading the ticket and the servers and not double checking the order. They remade my order, but this time they put moldy cilantro in my sandwich and my bahn mi was soggy. Not buying from them anymore. read more

One of the better pho spot options outside of the SGV or OC but def worth coming back to in long beach

Only gets 2 stars for convenience because it's around the corner from my house. Cashier was indifferent. The busboys were much nicer, way more pleasant and welcoming. Highly overpriced bland pho. Don't get me started on the meh wings. Next time I'm craving pho I will gladly drive to a mom & pop spot. read more

Can't complain about this place. You order your food and seat down. Place was clean, Workers were friendly and food is good. It is a modern ambiance of pho food. I recommend. Good portions for the price read more

123 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I have enjoyed 124 Pho a handful of times since it's very close to me. Every time it's been very tasty and the customer service also has been great! Inside the establishment it's spacious and I've always seen tables available for those who like to dine there. read more

Updating my review as I continue to go here because of how close it is. the pho broth has been much better, it's great! The bao buns are amazing. read more

Disappointed in the food today. I ordered the tofu and mushroom pho. I was informed they ran out of tofu and could add extra veggies. This would have been fine, but the table that sat down after us was served tofu. The broth was also very bland. I doubt I'll be back. read more

I came here on September 3rd, wednesday. Hillariz.. she was the one that helped us and brought us our food to the table. Her customer service was amazing. I was there with my daughter and we had a welcoming, sweet experience with Hillariz that day. Now let's talk about the food. My daughter and I both ordered their pho with three meat options. The bowl was a great size. The broth was nice and flavorful. The tendons, beef ball, brisket was delicious. Even got their iced coffee which was also really good. All in all, customer service and food was great. Thank you Hillariz! read more

I love this place i come here for their pho often but today im bit confused and sad as i always ask for the same condiments but if a small amount of fish sauce mess up your inventory dont open a pho spot!!! read more

123 Pho - Never coming again really a dmall amout of fish sauce is a problem its a pho place ! Have condiments do better! - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

I had their food in the past and it was better and the service back then was better. I had the lemon grass chicken and the spring rolls. The chicken was dry l couldn't taste any lemon grass. The fried rice had very little flavor just garlic. The spring rolls were something else I found a small shrimp hidden behind a big piece of cucumber. The 2 girls at the counter looked like they didn't want to be there. Will not waste my money going there again. read more

I actually really love this place but ordered their popcorn chicken and got what I would describe as the tidbits of chicken and flour. read more

123 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Would get again: Jay: tendon pho so tender and full of flavor Mom: veggie stew with bread Dad: wife noodle pho Jess: Lemongrass rice plate ,but the lemon grass pork was cold The lemon grass pork buns were good too. read more

The last time I was in Long Beach was about a year ago, and I picked up an order of pho here to help with a terrible cold. I remembered how much better it made me feel and decided to try it again. Ordering through their website is super easy, and my food was ready for pick up at the given time. I ordered my pho with tofu, mushrooms, and vegetables in a vegetarian broth. The broth was light yet savory, probably thanks to the mushrooms. There were plenty of toppings included on the side as well. I also ordered a tofu bahn mi for my redeye flight back to the east coast. The sauce they added to the sandwich was creamy and spicy. I loved it! The tofu was fried the same way in both dishes and came out quite nice. read more

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Stumbled upon 123 Pho at Downtown Long Beach area and was blown away by the friendly staff, delicious pho, and amazing boba tea! What more could you ask for? My friends and I planned a trip to the aquarium and wanted to experience Long Beach's community life. We originally planned a different place to eat lunch and it fell through. Luckily, we found 123 Pho and we left happier than ever! 123 Pho is fast casual experience. You order, pay, and then find your seat. The cashier was very nice to walk my friends and I through how to order their menu. It's a build-your-own pho concept which I've never experienced before! I got to choose all my favorites in the pho - brisket, meatballs, and tendons. The broth was not too salty or oily, and had just the right amount of richness. Also, I was very happy they offered boba here. The boba was what completely sold me and will make me an loyal customer to 123 Pho. They put actual fruit bits in the drink, plus, the boba was cooked perfectly. Not to mention - the tea had a wonderful aroma and was just the right amount of sweetness. Because of the boba, I'm definitely coming back here! My friends and I really loved this place - thank you to the 123 Pho team for treating us so nicely and providing us with such delicious food AND boba! read more

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I've eaten here in the past and it was good. I was craving pho so since I was in the area, I decided to come here. The place is quiet. It had more workers than guests. I got a strawberry lemonade. It was okay. The pho was Mostly broth . . . I should have gone to a mom and pop place. - disappointed read more

123 Pho - Strawberry lemonade. - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Had a nice dinner here. Ordered a veggie pho and it came out hot and super filling. I've been a customer for some time now and it's still a favorite for late night soup. The workers are friendly and helpful. There are restrooms available that are code-locked. There is outdoor seating, parking available along the street or a parking building across the street from it. I would recommend this for anyone in town. read more

Came to have lunch with a group of 6 plus a baby, got seated quickly on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered the pho with tendons and meatball in beef brother. The broth was pretty yummy. Also ordered the egg rolls with meat, it was crunchy, lightly flavor and just a delight to eat with my pho. Good spot as you can park for 2 hours free across the street. Its really nice to have a southeast Asian cuisine option right in the heart of DTLB. read more

My husband and I were dealing with a major hangover on Saturday and we knew pho would be the cure! He placed an order through UE, it was a BOGO. The portions were huge topped with lots of brisket. They did not skimp on the herbs either! Flavor was 10/10! Will definitely go in person to check this place out and update this review. read more

This place has all the ingredients to be great! It's in a prime location with ample indoor and outdoor seating, a parking garage nearby that offers 2 hours free, the ambiance is cool and modern, and the menu options are customizable and good quality. It's fast casual so there isn't a lot of interaction with staff but the service we received from the cashier was good. Something that could be improved is the flavor of the broth and texture of the chicken. I ordered veggie and chicken pho with thick noodles and chicken broth. My eyes delighted at the sight but my tastebuds weren't as happy. I can't quite put my finger on what is off about the broth but I can say the recipe could be spruced up a bit, and the chicken could be more tender. In short, conceptually I love what they're doing but a couple things could be tweaked. I would go back and try other menu items and recommend others to give this place a try. read more

123 Pho - Veggie and chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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OK Pho in very modern surroundings in Downtown Long Beach. It is set-up like a fast food joint, where you order and pay at the front counter, are given a table tag and the food is delivered for you (there was no place to self-bus so assuming it is taken care of by the staff). Wanted to try a variety of things that appealed to me on the menu, but common sense won out over my stomach (this time) and just ordered their pho. For $13.85, you choose the type of rice noodle (wide or thin), up to 3 proteins, and meat or vegetarian broth...there is only one size. There is a self serve soda fountain with Coke products, and they will give you a full size glass if you just want water. The pho came out fast. It reminded me of a good food court pho version (i.e. the broth has not been cooking in beef bones for 12 hours). The broth was dark, not oily at all, and just lukewarm...but the right kind of spices, bouillon, flavoring was added to produce a tasty broth. It came with very fresh toppings, including thai basil, fresh bean sprouts, lime wedge, and jalapeno slices for heat and very thinly sliced white onion,. But because the soup wasn't hot, the basil didn't really have a chance to transfer it's flavor. The beef meatball wasn't good...initially I thought it was still frozen, but it had thawed...but small and dense and not much. The beef brisket was excellent, tender and plentiful. They did have tendon...couple of gelatinous chunks which was good...but they also gave me big chunks of fat from the brisket, which I had to pick out. They don't have tripe, but do have rare flank (but would be a problem since the soup wasn't hot enough to cook it). As for the noodles themselves...not much was given, and it had been slightly overcooked before added to the soup. I would stick with the thin rice noodles next time. There were plenty of servers and cooks, and all were pleasant to each other and to customers. The dining area is quite big, so there is plenty of places to sit and they have a large alcohol section with bar (unexpected in this kind of set-up). read more

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The vegetable pho was delicious! The vegetables tasted fresh. I got the mixed vegetables which included carrots brócoli onion baby bock choy. I added tofu and mushrooms for no additional cost that included kind oysters mushrooms and regular mushrooms. Crispy tofu. The broth had great flavor. You do have to ask for chili oil. The ambiance was chic and modern clean. The service was friendly and inviting. read more

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Good food overall. Appreciate that they have vegetarian options. The egg rolls were crunchy. The spring rolls were fresh. At $7 for an appetizer it does add up but grateful that they have food for vegetarians. They messed up my order but rectified the mistake. read more

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123 Pho is a good option if you're looking for Pho in the Long Beach. The service is always great. Friendly and helpful. Especially if you have any questions or need recommendations. I order the veggie pho with tofu. Plenty of veggies and the portion size is good. I've also tried the Bánh mì sandwich. Really good. Wide open seating and restaurant is always clean and modern. If you're in the area. Come check out! read more

123 Pho - Veggie Pho and Lemon Grass Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Bug in my food!! Oh no! *view pics* Service was ok - not entirely polite at the register but decently quick. $1 jasmine tea was a good deal. $13.85 for pho with up to three meats - I chose veggies and rare flank $13.85 for veggie stir fry with one choice protein- we chose tofu. Broth was bland and I was slightly suspicious with the absence of even one Vietnamese cook in the back. A few bites in, I discover an entire bug - eyeballs and all. Absolutely sick to my stomach, we dropped our meal and requested a refund. When I showed them the bug on the napkin, she said "so what do you wanna do about it?" instead of offering solutions. Oddly unprofessional response considering YOU gave me bug soup, lady. Sorry - won't be returning! read more

123 Pho - Bug in my pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Walking around downtown Long Beach on Labor Day, felt hungry and I had been craving a Banh Mi for a few days and 123 Pho fit the bill. Service was friendly, I asked some questions about the milk teas and was given good advice, meals were brought out quickly and all our needs were met. For the food: it was delicious, generous portions and reasonably priced. I had the Golden Milk Tea with boba, I should have asked about sweetness levels since it was much too sweet for my taste. That's on me, I drank it anyway and it went well with my food. Shared the fried pork and egg bao which was delicious 9/10. The dipping sauces were good and pork stuffed anything is a winner. Had the Banh Mi with sliced pork and was completely satisfied with that. It was a huge portion, loads of fresh veggies and thinly sliced pork. I really appreciated not having to gnaw at a fatty, gristly piece of meat. I was kicking myself for not asking for extra jalapeños, but I needn't have bothered, there were enough and they brought the spice, 10/10. Great spot, clean, modern interior and delicious food. The beer and wine cocktails (I think) looked good and would make it a nice dinner option. read more

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Honestly would not recommend if you're a real pho connoisseur. The most bland pho place I've been to. I'm so used to all the sides being at the table like the fish oil, chili oil, siracha, etc. First off, they brought me the wrong order which isn't that big of a deal but then when I ask for a side of chili oil it had a hair in it. At this point, I thought if I complained again they'd spit in my food or something or take even longer to bring me my order. Now the pho itself was like a 5/10 and that's being generous. The broth was nothing special and on top of that when they brought out my correct order the portions in terms of meat were skimpy. They didn't even say have a nice day or anything when I left which just goes to show they don't care. The only good thing about the place was it's open late and the inside is nice. read more

Great customer service!!! My husband got me a to-go order. He said the place was very clean and the customer service was amazing!!!! He got me the pho steak. The portion was big and DELICIOUS!!!! Everything was on the side so I can put it together at home, very well packed!!! Ingredients felt fresh, great quality. Really enjoyed it!!!! read more

123 Pho - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here last night after a concert and really wanted some pho. It was the only one nearby that was opened till 11 pm. We ordered pho with wide noodles on the side and thin noodles in the soup. And chose beef broth and meatball and beef. I thought it was good but I have had better. But it really settled my craving. read more

First time coming to this place and the service is amazing! You pick your pho from scratch from wide or thin noodles, choice of protein, and broth. Super easy, and other options to choose from as well! This place is like a restaurant take/out style, paying first and then sit down after, our server was very attentive! Got all our meals and enjoyed our overall experience!! The food was cooked very well and had good flavor, I would definitely recommend trying!! My mom ordered the coconut Vietnamese coffee for the first time without knowing the taste and it was a bit strong for her liking, our server overheard us and went out of their way offering to remake the coffee by balancing out the coffee and even gave us a sample of a different kind to try and taste which my mom preferred. HOW NICE! They were so sweet and friendly definitely coming back when we are back in the area! read more

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miiiiiiiid. broth was not super flavorful and there were so many vegetables packed in the food i could barely sip soup. nice area and seating, but just mid food. read more

I like that you order at the front before you sit. I also like that you can choose up to 3 things to add to your pho instead of having preset meats for certain phos. The vermicelli rolls were delicious I would definitely get that again. read more

123 Pho - Vermicelli Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Simple just like the name sounds! This place is a fast casual Vietnamese place in downtown Long Beach. It's definitely not the most authentic Vietnamese restaurant, I would say it hits the spot when you have a Vietnamese crazing. The food is good and the place is nice and clean. It's one of those places where you walk up to order, they give you a number and bring your food to you. I was delighted with the experience because I had a long day and it was nice to have already paid for my food so once we were done we could leave right away and not be waiting on our check. I didn't have a chance to try but pho but heard it was good! read more

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Absolutely delicious!! So flavorful and fresh. Highly recommend the Bao buns and shaken beef with garlic noodles. The portions are large and filling! Two people split two orders of Bao and shaken beef and it was sooo much fun, we had leftovers for both! 10/10 Service was good, everyone that worked there was very nice. Vibe is nice and casual, which was exactly what I wanted! Again, 10/10 - Trust read more

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I think the issue with gentrified Vietnamese restaurants is that they are not able to capture the nuances of what the food and culture has to offer. The menu has segregated its ingredients and this is in part because new-age restaurants prioritize customizability for customer compatibility so your satisfaction is dependent on what you order. This is easier to achieve when you choose everything for yourself. And this is not to say traditional Vietnamese restaurants do not do their own version of ingredient rearranging; it's just different for modern reasons. Aside from that, the pho is of course what you expect out of pho with the major parts completed at its minimum. It lacks the vigor of what makes a bowl of pho feel unique to its restaurant. I mean its food, and we ate it, but in order to challenge where these places belong in a city that has a high population of immigrants, how can you do it justice? This lack of personability is suited for the area it's located in. This results in a brown and muddled broth and overcooked homogenous proteins. It remains severed from what pho represents and presents to its eater an idea of pho within the mainstream consciousness. It can fix a craving, but its not meant for soul eating. And that's okay because newer restaurants do not promise to deliver a cultural product, but it stays in my mind as we watch the gentrification of Downtown, Long Beach solidify with places like this. Ironically, the best thing you can order is their garlic butter dishes topped with a shaken protein. They have that recipe on lock, do order shrimp over garlic noodles and maybe skip the pho. read more

123 Pho - Pho with Brisket, Shaken Beef, Garlic Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California