Pho Lantern is my favorite pho spot in the area and one I keep coming back to. Their filet mignon…read morepho is incredibly flavorful, the broth is rich and comforting, and the meat is always tender. If you go, you definitely have to order the shrimp spring rolls. They are fresh, light, and the perfect starter. I enjoy dining there because the service has always been friendly and welcoming, but it is also one of my favorite places for takeout. They are very generous with the toppings and sauces, which I really appreciate because it makes the pho just as good at home. It is consistently delicious and my go to place whenever I am craving pho.

Good location. Parking can be little crazy during the day when it's busy. So many stores and couple…read morerestaurants in the same complex. I came in for this venue being near my work even though the best and freshest pho usually in Little Saigon; the pho is pretty good here, (many variety of pho) that's why I kept coming after a long day seeing clients; their service is good, they welcome you as soon as you enter. I like to order to go. They are usually fast too. Prices and most dishes the portions are reasonable but this fried tofu order look little small for $4.

I'm honestly pretty disappointed with the new location off Harbor Boulevard. Not sure if there's…read morenew management, but something definitely feels off. Right when you sit down, the cleanliness stands out and not in a good way. (lost my appetite.) We ordered the vegetable pho and vegetable fried rice, and both were underwhelming. The portioning of the vegetables just didn't make sense huge, oversized pieces (like broccoli the size of a fist and massive bok choy) that felt unbalanced with the dish. The fried rice was mostly large chunks of vegetables with barely any rice, and overall it lacked flavor. For the price about $75 it just wasn't worth it. Take my word for it or try it yourself, but overall I'd give it around a 3.2 out of 10.

Egg rolls were good Pho was alright I took it for to go and…read morethe meat was raw and when I poured the broth it still looked the same. The lady who helped me was nice although the owner who was sitting down eating seemed rude didn't greet or say thank you. I went in and she asked if I wanted beef pho I said yes filet mignon and she went straight to the back didn't give me enough time to look over the menu and order so I looked over to the back where she was at to get her attention because I wanted to order more. Owner said something to me as if I was gonna go in but I just wanted to order egg rolls. Overall I don't think i would come back.

Awesome food exceptional, friendly service, good ambiance. I…read moreordered the vegan pho and it hit just right. The broth wasn't too salty at all--clean, balanced, and full of flavor. There were plenty of fresh veggies, and the tofu was perfectly fried: crispy on the outside and soft inside. Everything felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the space has a comfortable, inviting vibe that makes you want to linger. Definitely a solid spot for quality Vietnamese food in Costa Mesa--especially if you're looking for a solid plant-based option. Highly recommend.

+ Nice homey pho. + Pleasant ambience…read more + Nice, helpful staff. + Ample parking. - Only 1 restroom. - không có chén nước béo hành chần. - Exorbitant. - One of the rare Viet restaurants whose staff don't speak VN. 1 Pho Dac Biet = $25.77

I got the garlic noodles with both bulgogi beef and chicken, and wow, this hit the spot. I ordered…read moreit off doordash and it was so yummy. The garlic noodles were super flavorful, perfectly cooked, and had that rich garlicky kick without being overpowering. The bulgogi beef was tender, juicy, and had just the right balance of sweet and savory, while the chicken was cooked really well and added a nice contrast. Together, it was such a satisfying combo. Portions were generous, and you could really taste the quality of garlic in each bite. Definitely one of those meals where you're already thinking about your next visit as you're finishing up. Highly recommend! Only thing I would recommend is to brush your teeth after bc it leaves a garlic smell

Nguyen's Kitchen in Costa Mesa!?! I didn't know it was in multiple spots now. I've only ever been…read moreto the one in Orange, so I was happily surprised when I saw this familiar place. At 10pm, there were a handful of folks inside, waiting for their to-go orders. Since they close at midnight on a Wed, we decided to eat in. I like the industrial vibe they have going on w/ live edge tables, black pipes, & farmhouse lights. I wanna take the big live edge dining table home & plop it right in my dining room! The lady at the counter was nice, taking our order with a smile, then repeating it for accuracy. The garlic chicken breast sandwich did not disappoint. It's just as I remembered it... tasty, moist, & even more delicious w/ the green sauce. The garlic noods w/ bulgogi was a new try for us; we usually get it w/ shrimp. It was yummy, but afterwards I felt like the meat was too salty. The peach & lychee green tea is my fave, while the hubbs enjoyed his Thai tea. Soo good!

So our daughter found this awesome little gem the LSXO Restaurant and she took us out for one of…read morethe best dining experiences I've had. We started out by ordering cocktails. Unfortunately I don't remember the name of the drinks except for the Lychee Martini of course . Lol then we ordered the food. We ordered the pork chop, which was phenomenal and the dumplings too, and OMG this was the best dining experience I've ever had. The dumplings were so light and the sauce and broth definitely made this dish amazing! We also had the shaking beef and I have to say Nathan (the chef) really knows how to cook!! Thank you Nathan for one of the best dining experiences I've ever had! We will definitely be back for more.

This place is literally a hidden gem. Service is amazing,…read morewhich is so refreshing nowadays; you hardly get any. There are only a few tables, very intimate and cozy. Appetizers were the best part, and we ordered a few plates to share And 2 Mains were plenty of food There's a 2-hour limit Ordered- Chicken & Shiitake mushroom dumplings (favorite dish) Spring rolls Papaya salad Crispy prawns House garlic noodles French Fries For vegetarians, they are accommodating for some dishes.

No surprise this place is amazing as it is affiliated with Brodard Château off of the 22 and…read moreMagnolia. Every dish we had was fantastic. The dipping sauces were even better. The service was prompt and helpful. This place was packed with locals OK midweek. The inside of the restaurant has a modern Asian vibe. If you want amazing Vietnamese plate food don't miss this place. Parking can be tricky. We parked down the street in the residential area and had a nice walk.

We came out to Bamboo Bistro to celebrate Father's Day and left feeling utterly disrespected…read more The service was terrible and we felt like we were being discriminated against and shoved into a corner to be ignored. It took us 30 minutes of sitting there to even get a server to take our food order. Understandably, the staff were busy due to the holiday, but we would actively see staff being far more attentive to the tables around us when we never even got water we ordered when we sat down. When we called for staff, it was as if they were actively avoiding us to be more attentive to the "white" tables. It took us calling for them 5 times before they finally had someone actually notice that we hadn't gotten any drinks and hadn't put in an order for food. Even when we finally got a waiter, he scrambled off before we were finished ordering our food. The food was good but no amount of good food is worth the disrespect my family felt. ESPECIALLY on a holiday dinner like this. I wouldn't come back.

Everything is so yummy here. They have the best chicken rice plates. And you can't go around with…read morethe appetizers! The only issue is the girl with the light pink hat have a little bit of an attitude problem... I thought it was one time only but I went again and she was showing attitude when I asked a question. Hope her day gets better....But everyone else is super sweet!

I honestly didn't expect to have such good Hainan chicken at a pho spot, but wow--it was so good!…read moreThe chicken was tender, flavorful, and definitely hit the spot. I also got the fresh spring rolls, and they were nicely packed with a really tasty peanut sauce. The lychee rose tea was another surprise. It was super refreshing, and I loved that it had real lychee pieces at the bottom to enjoy at the end. Everything tasted fresh, and you can tell they put care into the food. I came for the Hainan chicken, but now I actually want to come back and try their pho. Definitely worth checking out!

first time here! I'm coming back!!…read more FOOD: ordered the #1 Pho Tai. very tasty pho. perfect amount of meat, soup, and noodles. I wanted to drink the entire bowl of the soup after but man that was so filling! comes in one size and it's HUGE. service: Very nice servers! ambiance: You can sit in the front where there's individual stalls OR there's a restaurant style seating in the back. lot of seating. this is down stairs in the mall food court

this is one of the few times I order delivery and it's always bad. if you're gonna eat here you…read morehave better luck eating in person. I don't know if they prepackaged their onions and greenery before they toss it in your pick up order but each time it's been inconsistent. the photo shows JUST how little onions/green onions/cilantro they include for TWO bowls of pho???? at that point you shouldve just put in 2 separate bags of garnishes?? on top of that I ordered pho Tai, UNCOOKED STEAK, but they toss it in the soup so that when I open it, it's been fully cooking for the 15-20 min it takes to get home. what is the point of ordering pho Tai if it's just gonna get cooked/chewy before I can eat it. there's also NO OPTION for extra greens or leaving the pho Tai on the side. this is such a disappointing place to order delivery from. just eat in the restaurant for a better experience.