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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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

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

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

I see some negative reviews for this place but my experience was great. I was looking for a modern Vietnamese place like this. Not fast food, but not a traditional sit down restaurant. Perfect for a quick lunch! I have had pho's so many times before so I decided to try something new - garlic noodle it is. Ethel have many protein options and I chose shrimp. The food took less than 10 minutes. The place opens for lunch earlier than most restaurants. I think I went there around 10 am. The garlic noodle was exactly what I expected. Very garlicky and the shrimp were big. Very flavorful. It's greasy , but it is soooo good. I highly recommend it. Considering the convenient location I think the prices were all reasonable too. read more

123 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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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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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Love this concept and this is one of few places that execute the pre-order and pay and we'll bring it to you concept. The young lady who assisted me gave great recommendations and you definitely get a great size meal for the price. Soups were great and the boba was super soft and delicious. My little one loved the fried rice, popcorn chicken and spring rolls were delicious. 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

Love having a yummy pho place close by me! Love their spring rolls and drinks as well.

Wanted some garlic noodles and this was a spot. Here was our experience. AMBIANCE: Parking: Street meter parking and structure parking as well (2hrs free) Seating: Outside and inside seating. Great for groups or small couples. Feels: You're in the Downtown-esque area of Long Beach with a lot of eateries and activities. The spot itself is pretty cool. Spacious area, clean and modern with some cultural customs paying homage to Vietnamese culture. I dig the top 40 music and the sports channel playing. Good for a date night or quick date night! FOOD: Garlic Noodles w/ Chicken (Recommend) Delicious! Savory with a mix of cilantro, garlic, and chicken. I'm a garlic person so I wouldn't mind if more garlic was added. Crispy Bao - Pork and Egg (Recommend) Yessss! Didn't know what to expect from this but it was delicious! The crunch got me so have it fresh and the mixed umami flavor of pork and eggs was comforting. Lychee Mango Green Tea (Recommend) Sweet and refreshing. Th lychee wasn't too distracting but complimented the drink well. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! Friendly and quick. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Awesome! I had a pleasant experience here. The noodles, drinks, and the crispy bao were all delicious. Comforting food with modern creative flavors. Great selections at a reasonable price. There's more in the menu to check out so you can expect me to come back here. TIPS: * Check out their happy menu! read more

123 Pho - Mango Tea, Crispy Bao, Garlic Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Been coming back due to convenience but would say 1:5 times that my chicken would seem unfresh or dry. So far from all the spring rolls, vermicilli rolls and rice dishes I have tried. The rice dish was probably my least favorite as its quite plain with no vegetables like im used to from the more traditional vietnamese restaurants I go to. I will have to credit i went there again just recently and my chicken in my vermicelli rolls were quite moist and to my surprise that the tofu mushroom was flavorful and savory. Do note your hands will be quite dirty if eating my hands with the sauce runny everywhere. The dipping sauces were again, on par. With the 1:5 times and super convenient and much healthier than other nearby restaurants, will definitely be my go to place still overall. read more

This place is open pretty late and I love it ! Lol midnight pho craving gotcha covered here. The pho broth is good I've only had it once or twice where it was a little bland but adding some sirracha can fix that. Parking structure is across the street free 2 hrs can get a little packed. It's pretty spacious inside and service all good as well. One time I had piece of plastic in my soup and they gave me a new one with no sassy attitude they're all very nice about it. The spring rolls, popcorn chicken and pho read more

123 Pho - Rare flank chicken and mixed veggies thin noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Funny enough, I only just got around to trying the food here relatively recently (a few weeks ago), despite knowing for *ages* that they've had a pretty solid happy hour that, unusually these days, and extremely conveniently, includes weekend lunch (10-2) as well as the more traditional late afternoon (3-5) on weekdays. *Also* funny enough, I'm going to give a solid 5 star rating to a Pho place, despite, having now tried their pho, thinking it was just average. I would definitely come back, though - just not for pho, necessarily. The pho isn't even on the happy hour, anyway - it's just $2 off appetizers, which makes them totally reasonably-priced, BOGO on all tea/milk tea drinks, which is a great price if you want two tea drinks for yourself or you're with someone, and half off all alcohol, which in many cases brings alcohol prices down to extremely grocery store priced! Pretty solid beer list, too, including, when I was there, one great craft cider... for 3 bucks a glass! (Though I'm not sure how much their taplist rotates / if they always have the cider.) Anyway, I ordered at 12:15 (it's an order at the front and they'll bring you your food type place, which I kinda prefer - no waiting for the waiter to order, nor waiting for the check at the end.) Had a cider in front of my 4 minutes later, and food at 12:25, just fast enough that I believe it was cooked to order. And when I, later, got a second drink and asked for more chili oil, they arrived in like 2 minutes - they've got speed down, for sure. (Or at least they did the day I was there, a few weeks ago. ) The appetizer I tried, the vermicelli roll, was solid - and on happy hour, an extremely good price. The appetizer consists of 4 pretty big rolls of cold vermicelli noodles wrapped around great pork, well seasoned with lemongrass, then if you're me, dunked in chili oil. (It didn't need the chili oil to be tasty, but still, chili oil makes everything better.) Will almost certainly be back in the future, for more of those, and for other appetizers. The pho I tried, I'd give... a soft 4. I did like that they let you choose up to three proteins of your choice, mix-and-match style - I got beef brisket, flank, and fried tofu with mushrooms. Soup I got had a decent, but not *huge* amount of protein - as I should probably have guessed, the tofu and mushrooms were fine, but the beef was more flavorful, if I were getting pho again, I'd probably do 3 all beef next time. The noodles weren't terrible, but they were a bit floppy. Broth was also just ok, a little too sweet and a bit too thin. Meat was great though, you get a good total amount of food for the price, and importantly, they had a legit spread of high quality fresh garnishes, and good chili oil (adding chili oil liberally helped the flavor of the broth a bunch, though I would still maintain, I've had way better pho broth). So basically, I'd recommend, if you're looking for really good pho, maybe go somewhere else. If you're looking for great appetizers and great drinks (beer and soju-based cocktails) for great prices, though, and it happens to be during one of the happy hour times, definitely come here! (Honestly their appetizer and taplist prices are pretty darn reasonable even at full price, making the downright *un*reasonably good at happy hour price! Assuming they don't "fix" that soon. Hopefully they won't!) read more

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Food is always delicious. My favorite is the Pho. The service is always smooth and pleasant. read more

I came in. I ordered the vegan Pho and Thai iced tea it was pretty good my mistake for assuming the waitress would know to use plant based milk in the Thai tea but when I asked can she exchange for plant based milk she had an attitude and asked me am I going to pay for it. I thought to myself her Customer Service sucks I probably would never go there again because of her and that's really petty for a business to be honest. Could have been an easy fix and another happy customer esp because the meal was $25. Good luck. read more

I want to give the food 5 stars! The service is definitely great! And the ambiance is very casual. It's a cool place because you order and pay before you sit down. I was asking the cashier what the best pho was and she told me to get the original pho... so I ordered that pho, summer rolls with shrimp and a Vietnamese iced coffee boba & it was AMAZING ! The pho was a huge portion (very good after a hangover).... The whole ambiance made me feel at home and very happy. Would go back again to try more things on their menu! read more

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Found 123 Pho while traveling to LA and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the BAO buns and they were delicious, soft, fluffy, and filled with perfectly seasoned meat and fresh toppings. The flavors were balanced and so satisfying. Cozy spot, quick service, and great vibes. A definite must-try if you're in the area! read more

When in Long Beach, Pho. It was a chilly day in the LBC and a big hot bowl of pho sounded right. So, I stopped by 123 Pho located in the heart of DTLB. They have an extensive menu but I had my heart set on pho. The options for pho are extensive as well. With a bowl you get the choice of 3 fillings. I chose meatballs, tofu and shrimp. The shrimp is a little extra but well worth it. I will have to try more on the menu and other pho fillings next time. The bowl is rather large, very filling. It is served with bean sprouts and cilantro. Don't forget the hot sauce and fish sauce for taste. The broth was extremely flavorful, delicious, hot and comforting. It was enjoyable to eat there in their roomy dining area with large windows. Price not bad for what you get . Service was pleasant and cleanliness was on point. I will be back to try more. When you want some hot soup on a chilly day, keep 123 Pho in mind. read more

123 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Awesome place! Got two Banh Mi's for about 20 bucks, basically two dinners, and they did not disappoint. Pick up was easy inside, and even though the sandwich isn't cut, it's really worth it. The meat is tender and has a rich sauce that mixes well with the stack of veggies, next time I'll ask for no jalapeños, packed in between the delicious bread. Was absolutely delicious. Will totally be back! 10/10! read more

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

This place has been my go-to spot for pho! I've been coming here for two years now, and I've never had a bad experience, whether dining in, ordering through DoorDash, or taking it to-go. They prepare everything so well--always delicious and with top-notch quality. The staff is friendly and efficient, and the whole atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to hang out with friends. The pho is definitely a standout, but the pork and shrimp egg rolls are amazing, and the shaken beef is also excellent. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

123 Pho - Salmon Pho and Shaken Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

I love this place. It's a big space so always ample seating. They have good variety on the menu- not just pho- they have bao bun, banh mi, garlic noodles, spring rolls etc. the vegetarian egg rolls are fire! This place is also my go to on Uber eats. The food is just as good delivered they package everything with care and containers that you can reuse. Only thing I wish the milk teas weren't so sweet- or if we could adjust the sweetness level. But otherwise- still my go-to :). read more

Grrrrrreat pho! Best in town!!! The service was also great along with the ambiance I'm definitely looking forward to coming back!!!! read more

123 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I honestly am never one to write a yelp complaint. But here i am, about to as a regular to 123 Pho (out of convenience because i live 2 mins away from) I called in to order some to-go, specifically repeated myself 2-3 times extra-toasted bread (i hate soggy bread) and no jalapeno. The person who took the order even repeated himself with how i want it. This isn't the first time it has happened, i just thought previous time "ah it's ok they probably just missed it". After so many times later, makes me wonder why they always confirmed and say "yes" & always not do it? Doesn't sound like a big deal, but it's wildly annoying to not get the order right every time. Honestly not sure if i'd order from here again out of pure annoyance read more

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

Always an easy & yummy neighborhood lunch/ dinner spot. I get the shaken beef with rice usually and it's sooo good, love the char and it isn't too pricey. read more

Great customer service Food is always fresh and hot Prices are affordable Chill vibe read more

Pork Banh Mi. Huge. Hearty. Extra fresh ingredients. Absolutely delicious. Cheap. Shrimp Spring Rolls. Again huge, hearty fresh and delicious. So delicious and cheap it makes you feel guilty. Will be back frequently! Ordering and delivery were easy and efficient. Actually received my order earlier than anticipated. read more

123 Pho - Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The food here is great. Very authentic taste. I have only taken to go a few times. You order at the cashier and they give a number. They will bring your food to the table. It is a modern, young style place. Very friendly. Not recommended if you are looking for a place to spend a few hours. read more

I order pho from here almost weekly and I really appreciate the quality and care they put into their pho. Last night I dropped my order on the way home and she replaced my broth for free. Great place! read more

I recently moved to Long Beach and I was pleased to find this pho place. Very clean inside and they have a simple menu. They had very fast service. They gave a lot of beef in the pho and the veggies were very fresh. The beef was also very tender. I also ordered the pork vermicelli roll. The vermicelli roll was a little messy to eat but the pork was very flavorful and dipping it into the fish sauce was very yummy . read more

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

Came to Long Beach and was craving a Banh Mi. This place did NOT disappoint! Husband and I split a Pho & it was full of flavor! Loved that it was customizable, we also ordered a chicken Banh Mi & Bao Bun & everything was packed with so much delicious flavor! The drinks we got were also very good. Service was great! Everyone was super friendly. Ambiance is very casual almost gives a relaxing coffee shop vibe. Very great place 10/10 recommend read more

Large portions and reasonable pricing! I got the chicken salad and to my surprise it was a light and refreshing yet filling salad. I loved the light dressing with the fish sauce flavor and the lemongrass chicken. I really wasn't expecting much but it was really good! Large portion to where you actually feel full after. I must mention they went a little heavy on the onions, but I think they might soak their onions because it wasn't overpowering at all. Parking is free at the public parking (first two hours are free) read more

123 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Love the food. Great bahn mi, steak dish, bao buns (bao tacos). Not only is the food excellent, the folks here are always super friendly. I'm in town every two weeks or so...always eat here! read more

This is probably the worst Vietnamese food we have ever eaten. The soup broth was lukewarm and cloudy, very murky, and the noodles were soggy, feeling like they had been soaked for a long time. Not only was there little meat inside, but it also didn't feel fresh. The cute coffee was premade. The staff was very friendly, and the atmosphere was open for chatting with friends, but we won't be coming back in the future. Not recommended at all. read more

123 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Love their garlic shrimp noodles, but every time I've had their pho I've always just considered it okay. It's a cool place in downtown Long Beach though. I've ordered via GrubHub, but you can also get 15% off if you dine in through the check in offer they have on Yelp. The garlic shrimp noodles have always been delicious with a great flavor and fresh shrimp. The pho has been okay; I get it out of convenience since it is so close to my apartment, but next time I'd probably drive more to Cambodia Town to explore other pho options. All in all; definitely consider this place for the stir fry options, but not sure if the pho is all that. read more

Was really hungry after traffic the other day. I found this place through a friend. So I got the shaken beef and garlic noodles. It was gone in an instant! It reminds me of vox kitchen except less of a line and way less people! Definitely stopping by again! read more

123 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've had 123 pho multiple times and it is amazing! The first time I had it, it was catered so it was just a bunch of baos. They were so flavorful I had to go back for more. The second time I went I got the shaken beef garlic noodles and the vermicelli rolls and baos. The vermicelli rolls surprised me I think I ended up liking them more than the baos and it's what has kept me coming back. I'm a big fan of garlic noodles so I enjoyed them as well, but not the star of the show. Service is fast too, definitely recommend!! read more

We weren't impressed. Let me tell you why: FOOD: - chicken & beef broth pho: 1/5 if you're looking for authentic pho, this ain't it. It lowkey tastes like they used packaged chicken and beef broth mixed together - there was none of the delicious subtleties of fish sauce or star anise, no rich mouthfeel that comes from properly made bone broth. We got the thin noodles and they came in clumps that refused to separate (which can happen if they were sitting there for a while aka not freshly cooked noodles). The "rare flank" was fully cooked when the bowl was brought to our table - again, not fresh. So disappointing, I didn't finish my bowl. - popcorn chicken: 2/5 if this was supposed to be a take on Taiwanese popcorn chicken, it's definitely a different take. Not very crispy, the coating was a thin layer of (maybe) cornstarch. It came with Sriracha mayo and without the sauce, the chicken itself was not something I'd eat. - egg rolls: 4/5 pretty good! Crispy, full of meat & veg. My favorite part of this side was the dipping sauce - tasted like fish sauce, sugar.. I started dipping the popcorn chicken in this bc it was so good - pork banh mi: 4/5 my personal favorite of everything we ordered. I docked a point bc it was so thick and the meat was solely concentrated on one side and the veggies on the other, so it takes 2 separate bites to get all the components (I might be being picky here lol). However, the meat was very tender and nicely flavored. Veggies could've been pickled a bit longer since they weren't very acidic. SERVICE: 2/5 - I came with my family from playing in tide pools, so we wanted to wash our hands before ordering food. When we asked a server for the restroom code, she wasn't very polite - she didn't even glance in our direction and said the code while walking away. It didn't seem like she was in the middle of something as she wasn't carrying anything, but who knows ‍ it just wasn't a good first impression. - Then, after we ordered our food and sat down, they forgot the banh mi and I had to ask for it after waiting ~20 min. Turns out something went wrong and they hadn't even started on it. Waited another ~10 min to receive it. NOTES: - When we came, they had no ice in their drinks machine (they had ice in the back, just not in the soda refill station), which we didn't mind but I know lots of people like ice with their drinks. Also, their soda was flat - I heard another group flag down a server to say the same thing. You'd think a place that looks so nice and has many good reviews would be on top of upkeep. We ended up buying drinks bc of that. - I noticed they had lots of vegetarian options for pho, egg rolls, banh mi fillings, etc. Perhaps this place caters more towards being vegetarian-friendly and having customizations. As for me, I'll be sticking to my B-rating restaurants w servers yelling my orders in Vietnamese to the kitchen (iykyk) read more

I like that you get to build your Pho from a set of options. Tonight I went with; thin noodles, brisket, fried tofu w/ mushrooms, mixed vegetables, and a veggie broth. Will definitely be mixing it up next. read more

123 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Pleasantly surprised and very very happy to have found a restaurant serving Pho in the downtown LBC area that is also clean and delicious. This has become my go to spot and I really like that it is NOT on Pine street. They are currently serving on their "outdoor space". It was walkable distance from my apt which is also a huge plus since parking options in the area is mostly metered or parking garage. I normally get the egg rolls and beef pho with tendon, brisket and rare steak. And what is most important, the BROTH. It's perfect! The spring rolls could be better in terms of presentation. They are not as tightly rolled as I would like and falls apart when you bite into it. I hope they up their spring roll game and that would up their rating but overall I'm a happy customer! read more